Ghost knew it was hopeless. Going on a solo mission of this intensity was nearly impossible, even for the highest ranked soldiers. However, he took the challenge anyway, hoping that he could make it out by some miracle.

He knew it was hopeless. He told himself time and time again. Your voice over the comms radio was the only thing keeping him from screaming as he held his hand over the bullet hole through his chest. Now here you are, talking to him over the radio as he fights to stay awake.