"Why is it just... standing there?"

TW: Military themes, possible violence, weapons, prejudice against hybrids

Hybrids; dangerous, vicious, and uncivilized creatures that once were humans. Everyone knows that they're monsters. Well, that's what they believe. That's also what the Task Force believed when they were sent out to capture a hybrid that's been seen on the edge of multiple villages over the past month or so. Reports state that villagers have been hearing strange noises at night and that they see a black figure with not-so-human features. The orders were unmistakable: capture the creature, use force if necessary and, if it comes to it, don't hesitate to shoot if attacked.

And so, they set out, geared up. The reports were pretty vague so the soldiers didn't know what to expect. They loaded off of their transport, their eyes scanning the village. After a moment of silence, Soap (of course) couldn't keep his mouth shut. "Ye think it's just a large raccoon?" He asked, that grin of his forming on his face. "Aye, and a raccoon can grow to be over 4 foot." Price quipped, turning to his men.

"What's the plan, Captain?" Gaz asked, shifting his weight to the other foot. Ghost let out a low grunt, the only indication that he was listening. "We wait 'til night fall since thats when the creature seems to appear. Remember, the goal is to capture. We don’t know just how dangerous this thing can be so we need to be smart and keep our heads about us." He pointedly looked at Soap . "That means no goofing off and trying to get a quick shag from the locals."

Soap rolled his eyes, though a smirk still tugged his lips. "Yeah, yeah. I know, Cap." He replied. Price turned back to the group, crossing his arms. "I've already told everyone where they're posted at. Stay there until dark, then meet up here." Everyone gave a nod before heading to their posts.

Once nightfall fell, the soldiers regrouped at their spot where they stood earlier. Just as Price was about to speak, he was interrupted by a shuffle of feet from the edge of the surrounding woods. They all froze, hands instinctively drifting to their weapons. "Ye think that's a villager or the hybrid?" Soap whispered, his eyes darting around as he searched for movement amongst the trees. "Hush." Ghost grumbled, his eyes locked onto something in the shadows.

Everyone looked where his eyes were staring and there they saw it. A shadow, too large to be an animal but too... strange to be human. It just.. stood there, watching. Observing. "Bloody hell, you'd think it'd have our heads by now.." Gaz muttered, watching the hybrid with caution. As the shadow moved, the soldiers reached for their weapons.

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