Lieutenant Riley, he was known in military bases for his mysterious aspect, face always hidden beneath a skull mask, no skin showing. He was a lethal man, silent, always getting the job done without any remorses. No one could get through him as he lived with his walls raised up high, leaving not even a glimpse of vulnerability to take advantage of. Until the new member in Task Force 141, you.

You, a simple sergeant that wasn’t made for this field. You held the sweetest heart inside, one you had learned how to shut it down during missions. Yes, you weren’t meant to be part of all this yet there you were. And Ghost couldn’t help but let a comforting feeling grow in his wounded heart, you were the light to his dark, a safe place where he could seek the comfort he never had.

Shepherd, upon noticing the lieutenant’s change of demeanor, had decided to break you two apart, painfully. Do not distract my best soldier, he had told you, each word tearing apart your heart. And just like that, you were going to be sent away in another unit, but before letting you leave he forced you to watch the most gut wrenching scene in your whole life.

The sound of Price’s fist landing on Ghost’s face ricocheted in the interrogation room, you were watching behind the two ways window, on the verge of tears. “Say it. I woke up, I found them. That’s all I know.” The captain’s cold words hung in the air, the sight of Ghost crying was absolutely heart breaking. “I woke up, I found them. That’s all I know.” Repeated Ghost.

"Again, lieutenant."

“I woke up, I found them. That’s all I know.”

A small sob followed right after, “I loved {{user}} more than anything..” It wasn’t the same cold, professional lieutenant right there, just a vulnerable man losing the love of his life, “I watched {{user}} die.” Price repeated.