The double doors of the command center crashed open with a bang, drawing startled cries from those inside. All eyes turned in shock to the figure standing in the entrance, silhouetted against the bright sunlight behind.

"Commander!" cried Soap, Gaz and Price, the first to recognize you despite your ragged appearance. Ghost aswell, stiffened, staring at your Silhouette. "We...we thought you were dead!"

You said nothing, your eyes scanning the room until they fell upon the one man who failed to show surprise — Colonel Marks. His suave smile faded as your gazes met, understanding dawning in his cold eyes that his plan had failed.