Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 00:31:01 -0400
From: Gstrdr15 <Gstrdr15@msn.com>
Subject: KOMBAT KIDS CHAPTER 46

Disclaimer; If you are under 18 years of age, or material such as this is
illegal in your locale, please do not continue reading. All persons, places
and things depicted in this story are purely fictional; any resemblance to
people, living or dead, past or present, places or things are purely
coincidental.  However, I will admit to there being a Washington State.


Kombat Kids
By; Ghostryder15
Chapter 46
GhostRyder Forward



	While Jap was at the rifle range using his little boy persona to
fuck with the Marine's minds, Colonel Dalton was in the main lounge.
General Stanton, the three enlisted Marines and Matt were discussing how
they would be able to fit the Army into the busy Unit schedule. Keener
entered the conversation by posing the question; "How about mixing the A
Teams with the Unit?  That way both the boys and your men would get some
training and the Marines would be able to train at the same time."

	The General shook his head; "I don't think so, I want our people to
have at least a chance of winning.  If we put an A-Team in the mix, I don't
see them having a chance to even get near their objective."  Looking at
Keener for a second before continuing, he saw that the young Marine was
feeling chastised; "It's a good idea Sergeant Webb, but the whole idea is
to provide our people with training not beat them into the ground."

	The Gunny nodded his head in agreement; "He's right Kee, by putting
the A-Team in the mix and letting them do their snooping and pooping, we'd
need to use a company size exercise.  There just wouldn't be enough men to
provide adequate security with any fewer troops.  Between the Unit
defending the house and an A-Team running around in their rear, a less than
company size element would just get bogged down and cut to pieces."

	Colonel Dalton spoke hesitantly; "General, what do you think about
combined A-Team/Marine operations?  There has have been times when an
A-Team and a Marine unit have worked together.  This would not only provide
them with assault training, but training working with another service.  I
think my men would benefit from that kind of training also."  The Colonel
thought for a few seconds and then continued; "I'd like to schedule my guys
to come against the Unit by them selves at least once in awhile, if for no
other reason than to see how they handle the kids."

	The General laughed; "I understand, so far, the people I've sent
against them have, if not enjoyed the experience, have definitely got some
good training and had their eyes opened.  Each time my people got their
heads handed to them it pissed them off at first, then they started
thinking.  That's what I wanted most; to get them thinking about what would
happen to them if they went in with the attitude that they were unbeatable.
The Unit provided them with that lesson."
	The men continued their discussion for the next two hours and then
broke up for the evening.  About the time they were breaking up, Jap came
wandering in from the rifle range.  Matt gestured for him to come into the
lounge.  Jap entered and stood before the Gunny and Matt; "What can I do
for you Matt?

	"You can start by explaining your ambush." Matt stated firmly;
"Then you can tell me what you were thinking about when you opened fire at
the Marines with a bunch of civilian workers still on site."

	Jap stuttered and turned red; "Well you see . . . Umm . . . I
. . . I mean we . . . That is we . . ."

	The Gunny looked the little redhead in the eyes; "Look Jap, we
don't want you to tell us what you think we want to hear.  Just tell us
your thinking, or rather your lack of thinking about the construction crews
being there."

	  Matt nodded his head at the Gunny's last statement; "You know you
literally scared the shit out of the construction workers.  For a while, it
looked like we'd have to take one of them to the hospital.  Did any of you
consider what would happen when ninety plus Marines opened fire with a
bunch of civilians around?  And before you say anything, no, I won't place
any blame on the Marine unit for returning fire. Well I'm waiting?"

	Jap looked like he was going to cry; "We, no not we, I screwed up.
I thought it would be neat to try and ambush them on our own.  When we got
set up, I figured that if they did use the runwa . . . I mean the road they
were building we'd have them cold. Honestly, I never even thought about the
construction workers, it was already going on 01:00 and I didn't think
there was anyone around but us and the Marines. Honest."

	Matt considered Jap's reasoning; "Okay I can understand that, and I
won't bring you up on charges. THIS TIME."  Matt remembered Jap's slip of
the tongue; "One more thing, what did you mean 'Runway' when you were
explaining?"

	Jap turned a deep red; "Well you see, I mean . . ."

	Matt looked at him sternly. "Remember what the Gunny said about
trying to spin the story, now out with it."

	Jap sighed; "Like I told the Colonel earlier, I may only be twelve,
but I'm not stupid."  Jap thought about how to explain his reasoning before
continuing; "We were out there for several hours before the Marines were
inserted, so there was plenty of time to study the construction site.
After looking at the buildings going up, I mean the way they were being put
together with pre-stressed concrete sections in areas cut from the side of
the hill and then backfilled.  Well it reminded me of some of the scenes
from that movie with Jude Law.  You know the one, 'Sky Captain' where they
had these giant hangers.  I wasn't going to say anything to anyone, honest
I wasn't."

	Matt looked at Jap for a second or two before saying; "Okay Jap, I
believe you.  In the future I want you to start thinking about your actions
before you leap into them.  This time you actually did good, but if things
hadn't worked out as well as they did, let's just say that there'd be a
shit load of pissed off Squadies right now."  Matt hesitated for a second
before saying; "As far as the runway goes, yes it is and the buildings are
hangers.  That's all I'm going to tell you right now and I want you to
promise me you won't discuss what you saw with anyone.  Well okay, you can
talk to Jacky, but no one else."

	Jap looked relieved and hurriedly said; "I promise Matt, like I
said I haven't talked to anyone but you two.  And I'm sorry about going off
on my own last night; I promise I won't do that again."

	Matt smiled at the boy; "Okay Jap, take off and get some sleep or
whatever you do after an exercise."

	The weekend continued, the Marines and the Unit One's members
worked together, played together and learned from each other.  Monday
morning came and the Marines and Colonel Dalton boarded the buses and
departed for the coast.  Matt headed into town to visit James and see how
his therapy was progressing.  He took Mitch and Justin Stanton along to
help encourage his brother.  After visiting with James for two hours, he,
Mitch and Justin stopped off at Doctor Allyn's lab.  Matt visited with the
Doctor for a few minutes to see how the 'Arm' was progressing.

	When asked about the new processor he was hoping to get from Intel
or AMD, he just shook his head; "I just got finished with a conference call
with them.  Neither one are having much luck in developing a processor
bigger than ten GHz.  I think what I'm going to do is try and use several
3.2 GHz processors in parallel and see how they work.  I talked to the
Microsoft people and they don't feel they can give me what I need for the
control program unless I increase the computing capability.  Right now, I'm
at the maximum, I'm not sure how to increase the 'Arm's' computation
capability in the space I have available for hardware."

	Matt didn't know that much about Doctor Allyn's field so he just
said; "I got faith in you Doc; I know you'll figure it out.  If you need
anything, let me know and I'll make sure you get it."

	By the seventeenth of August, the Unit was making preparations for
the last exercise of the summer.  The General had agreed to let the Army
use this time slot for one of their A-Teams, then the next several would be
joint Army/Marine Corps exercises.  School was scheduled to start on the
Monday the twenty first, the day before the projected release date of James
from the hospital.  The exercise would be the first evolution where the
Army Special Forces and the Marine Recon teams would jointly assault the
Unit.  Whatever the outcome, it promised to be very interesting for
everyone involved.

	The heavy construction on the south end of the Bateman property was
completed on the fifteenth of August.  The heavy equipment had been removed
and the remaining workers were busy finishing the interiors of the newly
constructed buildings.

	On the sixteenth of August, Matt drove to the Medical Arts building
where Doctor Bahari had his offices.  After sitting in the waiting room for
half an hour, he was shown into the Doctor's Office.  "Good Morning Matt,
how may I help you?" Inquired the doctor.

	Matt quickly explained the upcoming exercise set for the coming
weekend.  "What I'd like to do is take James home Friday afternoon for the
weekend.  I'd bring him back Saturday for his therapy session and then take
him back home for the night.  The whole thing will be over by Sunday
morning and I'll have him back to the hospital by 4:00 PM.

	"Matt, James is going to be released on Tuesday; do you really
think it's necessary for him to be out there for this 'exercise' as you
call it?" The Doctor asked with a bit of reticence.

	Matt nodded his head; "Yes I do Doc, he's been out of the loop for
three months now.  I've seen the way his eyes light up every time one of
the guys talk about the different evolutions we've had.  He's been chaffing
at the bit ever since he started his therapy."

	The Doctor thought for a minute before replying; "I am not sure
about this Matt, it may be too much, too soon for him to handle right now."

	Matt didn't hesitate; "Doc I know my brother, if anything can help,
it'll be him getting involved with this drill.  This is the first time the
Army will be here and I know he wants to be there for it."

	"I don't want him to get overly excited.  I realize he has made
great strides toward his recovery, but if he gets too excited or agitated,
he could have a relapse."

	"I understand." Matt agreed; "I've already got his room set up for
his release from the hospital, Doctor Davidson has agreed to spend the
weekend, Hell Doc, I even got the Unit Corpsman set up to be on hand and
follow him around."

	The Doctor smiled at Matt because of his last statement; "Ahh yes
and how is young Mr. Stevens doing?"

	Matt returned the Doctor's smile; "Really well as a matter of fact.
After the work he performed on the Alcorn kid, he's really been considering
medical school.  Doctor Davidson already told him he'd give him a letter of
recommendation to the U Dub Medical School."  Matt continued to push for
James' furlough from the hospital; "We really do have all the bases covered
here Doc, I even set it up to have the off duty Traumahawk standing by at
the house in case we have to get him back to the hospital in a hurry.
Plus, I've got an AMMED ambulance scheduled to transport him to the house
just to be on the safe side.  I really have thought about this, I promise
not to let him get spun up over anything."

	The Doctor considered what they had discussed and then nodded; "All
right Matt, I'll approve the furlough, just make sure he doesn't get put
under any stress."

	Standing up, Matt shook the Doctor's hand; "Thanks Doc, I know
James will really appreciate this."

	After leaving the doctor's office, Matt drove to Wally World and
made purchases coming to over $900.00.  When he got home, he called Jap and
asked him to get his dad to pick up Jacky and drive the boys out to the
house.  Then he started to unload the clothing and other items he had
picked up at Wally World in preparation for the boy's arrival.

	Just as Jap and Jacky arrived, Mitch and Justin walked into the
lounge. "Hi guys, glad you and Justin showed up when you did, I got a job
for the four of you."

	The boys looked at each other, Mitch asked; "What's up Matt, and
what are you doin with the Wally World Specials?"

	Matt smiled at them; "These Wally World Specials as you call them
are your new uniforms."

	"WHAT???"  Jap yelled; "No fucking way am I gonna wear that shit."

	Matt smiled at the spun up little redhead; "Oh yes you are.  You
guys are gonna be the bait in an ambush we're gonna pull on the A-Team.  Oh
yeah here, I want you all to wear these instead of your Kevlar also."

	Handing the boys three standard Infantry Helmets and a Tanker
Helmet he continued; "I want you guys to look like a rag tag bunch of
militia wannabe's.  I want you to wear Nike's or hiking boots, make sure
you leave you Corcoran's in your rooms."

	Jap looked pissed; "Aww come on Matt why me, why us, huh?"

	"Because you're all good actors and you do good work.  Besides
guys, you like to ambush people and this is your big chance to be part of a
one of a kind ambush." Matt told the boys.

	Jap was pissed, then he turned a deeper shade of red at the next
items Matt handed them; "Maaaattttt, don't do this to me, I'll never be
able to live it down."

	Matt just laughed at the boys as he handed out the single shot .22
caliber bolt action Marlin rifles.  Matt didn't think Jap could get any
more spun up, but he was wrong.  When he handed Jap the short barreled
youth model rifle, he thought Jap was going to cry.

	"We'll get these fitted out with a Miles gear module that will
function when you pull the trigger.  I even got you some .22 caliber blanks
for them." Matt explained.

	As the boys accepted the rifles from Matt, each of them made sure
the muzzles were pointed in a safe direction and opened the bolt to insure
their rifle was unloaded.

	After the gear and clothing was passed out, Matt had the boys sit
down and he explained how he wanted to run the operation.  Then he dropped
his bomb on them; "What I tell you now, I want you to keep quiet about.
Friday afternoon before the Observers get here, I'm bringing James home
from the hospital.  I want to put on a really good show to welcome him
back, that's where you come in.  I'm hoping that these guys are gonna come
in with the same attitude that all the rest have had.  With you guys acting
like our forward OP (Observation Post), they should walk in fat, dumb and
happy thinking they're gonna take you out and then be able to take the
house with no problems.  I plan on having two fire teams positioned under
Gilles's in an overmatch position."

	Matt continued his briefing, which took another thirty minutes or
so and then sent them to the range with 200 rounds of .22 Long Rifle
ammunition each to break in their new firearms.

  	While the boys were out at the range familiarizing themselves with
the .22 rifles, Matt contacted the Davidson's and the Stevens via a
conference call.  When both Jesse and Doctor Davidson were on the line,
Matt briefed them about James and Friday night.

	Jesse asked; "Are you gonna let him walk around, I mean the last
time I saw him, he was doin good on his new leg?"

	Before Matt could answer Doctor Davidson replied; "I don't think
that's wise, other than letting him go to the bathroom by himself, we need
to keep him in a wheel chair.  The Physical Therapists have him on a strict
regimen of exercise and his mobility is still limited.  If we let him run
all over the building and grounds on his own, he could slow the healing and
therapy process down, or even reverse it."

	Matt knew that James would be chafing at the bit once he got home,
but he also realized the Doctor was right.  "Okay Doc, we'll put him on
wheels." Speaking next to Jesse; "Jess, will you play nursemaid to him
while he's at the house, I know you wanted to be involved in the exercise,
but he really needs to be supervised?"

	Jesse groaned; "Okay Matt, but I want to be in on the next Op,
besides, think how much fun it would be to watch Jap or Phil Martin get
spun up about playing nursemaid."

	All three laughed at the mental image of Jap or Phil arguing with
James about staying in a wheelchair.

	At 13:00 on Friday afternoon, Matt and the Gunny walked into James'
hospital room, Matt pushing a wheel chair. "Hey big brother, you ready to
go for a ride?"

	James looked confused, then smiled; "What's going on Matt, I don't
get released till Tuesday?"

	Smiling, Matt said; "You aren't being released, we're just going to
take you home for a few days.  One thing though, you have to follow all the
rules and mind your attendant."  Matt turned to the door and spoke to
someone in the hallway; "Squadie Stevens, come in here please."

	A Blond headed boy, dressed in MarCams with a gunbag slung over one
shoulder entered the room and moved to the side of James' bed.  Matt
introduced the boy by saying; "James, this is Jesse Stevens; he's going to
be assisting and looking out for you over the weekend.  Doctor Bahari made
me promise that we'd keep you quiet and out of trouble otherwise he
wouldn't release you."

	Jesse held out his hand and spoke while shaking hands with James;
"Sir, it's a real pleasure to finally meet you.  I've heard a lot about you
from the other Squadies and I look forward to getting better acquainted."

	James smiled at the good looking boy; "Thank you Jesse, I've heard
a lot about you too.  I promise I'll try and be good for you, just bear
with me if I sometimes get a little cranky."

	Jesse chuckled; "After working with some of the guys in the Unit, I
don't think I'll have too much of a problem sir."

	After talking for a few more minutes, a Hospital Aide entered the
room and informed everyone that the ambulance was waiting at the front
entrance.  James still in his hospital issue PJ's moved from the bed to the
chair and was then rolled out of the room to the bank of elevators.

	The three men talked about the upcoming exercise with the Green
Berets and what the members of the Unit thought about it.

	Jesse spoke for the first time since leaving the room; "The guys
don't know what to expect from the Green Beanies, but are looking forward
to going against them."

	Out front was the AMMED Ambulance parked at the main entrance
idling in park.  The two man crew was waiting at the back of the vehicle
with the rear doors open.  After assisting James into the rig and strapping
him down on a gurney, they both climbed in the front after Matt got in to
ride with James.  James had seen the HUMVEE parked behind the ambulance
when he was being assisted into the ambulance and saw the Gunny and Jesse
get in it.  The ride to the house took a little over a half an hour, as the
vehicle stopped at the front door, James was starting to become a little
misty eyed."

	Matt noticed his brother's distress: "Take it easy Bro." Matt said
softly; " everything's going to be fine."

	James gave his younger brother a little smile and reached up with
his right hand and wiped his eyes.  "Thanks Matt, for everything."

	When the rear doors were opened, James heard; "Unit one ten-hut."
and the clicking of close to a hundred pair of heels coming together.  As
he was helped out of the ambulance he saw the entire Unit, men and boys,
standing at attention.  The color guard was centered in front of the
formation and the Unit Flag was dipped forward in his honor.  James didn't
know what to say, so he raised his hand and saluted the Unit.  His emotions
running high, he sat down in the wheelchair and turned to Jesse and asked
softly; "Jesse, please, get me in the house before I start crying."

	Jesse turned the chair away from the formation and hurriedly moved
James in to the house and then to the kitchen.  Head bent, James sobbed
softly into his hand.  Jesse knelt before him and hugged him; "James,
please don't cry, all the guys love you.  I've heard nothing but wonderful
things about you and your brother Matt.  I had just gotten here when these
guys came together to save one of their own.  After it was all over, I
asked a couple of the guys why they went to such lengths to get Jacky
back. You know what the answer was?"

	James looked up into the startling green eyes of the boy and shook
his head no.

	"All of their answers were different, but they all meant the same
thing.  It was because of you and Matt.  You two showed them that it was
okay to care for another guy.  You showed them that no one had the right to
pick on or harm them because of the way God made them.  You.  Matt. All of
the other adults who love them showed them that it was okay to be
themselves.  That's why.  So please, don't cry, besides, we got a bunch of
Army pukes coming and you'll embarrass me if they find you crying."

	James let out a short bark of laughter; "I've only known you for a
couple hours now, and already you're bossing me around.  How old did you
say you were, thirty five?"

	Jesse chuckled; Oui, mon ami. I am like the hero in Dan Kirk's
novel 'Do-Over,' a thirty five year old man in a sixteen year old body."

	James laughed and it felt good; "Great, just what I need, a
nursemaid with the body of a sixteen year old and the mind of a thirty five
year old, and a brother who's twenty five with the mind of sixteen year
old.  "Wonderful, just fucking wonderful."

	The man and the boy were laughing when Matt walked in.  When Matt
got a confused look on his face and asked; "What?"  It caused both of them
to laugh harder.

	While Matt stood there looking confused, the parade of Squadies
started trouping past the kitchen to the stairwell.  A chorus of; "Hey
James, or way to go James, welcome back boss." Could be heard as they
trouped past.

	At the end of the Squadies, Bobby Bauer broke away from the line
and entered the kitchen.  Looking James in the eye, he leaned forward and
kissed James on the cheek and said; "Thanks."  Bobby then turned and
hurried to catch up with the rest of the Unit.

	James didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so he did both.  Jesse
handed him what looked like a wad of toilet tissue and James wiped his
eyes.  When he looked at Jesse, he was stuffing a roll of T.P. back in his
gunbag.  Looking up from the gunbag he saw James staring at him; "What, it
works just as good as Kleenex and it's a lot cheaper."

	Before James could flip any shit at Jesse, General Stanton entered
the kitchen followed an Army Bull Colonel.  Phil Stanton walked over too
James and grabbed his hand; "Damn I'm sure glad to see you again."

	James smiled and nodded his head, not trusting himself to say
anything lest he break down.
	Jesse saw that his charge was getting uncomfortable; "Gentlemen,
would it be permissible to move the discussion into the lounge so that
James can sit in a recliner?"

	The general and Matt looked startled, Matt answered; "Thanks Jesse,
I hadn't thought about that, good thinking."

	Once in the lounge, Jesse helped James get settled in one of the
big recliners, then moved the wheel chair to an out of the way section of
the room.  Just as everyone was settled, an Army Major entered the room and
reported to the General as the senior officer present; "Good afternoon sir,
Major Johnstone reporting as ordered." The General stood and held out his
hand to the Major; "Good afternoon Major welcome, have a seat we were just
about to talk about the forthcoming exercise."

	The Major took a seat on one of the couches, while they waited for
the other Army, Marine and Navy Observers to arrive. Matt studied the
Major.  Matt asked; "Is there a problem Major, you look a little
perturbed?"

	The Major looked at Matt; "Not really sir, I was just wondering on
the propriety of having a child present while we discuss the upcoming
exercise."

	Colonel Dalton saw both Matt and James turn pale at the Major's
comment.  Before either one could say anything he spoke first; "Major
Johnstone, please come with me."

	Standing up he faced the General; "Please excuse us sir, I have to
discuss a few things with the Major."  The General just nodded and the
Colonel turned and left the lounge, closely followed by the Major.

	After stepping through the front door and making sure it was
closed, he turned to Major; "Not one fucking word Johnstone don't you dare
say a fucking thing, you just stand there and listen."

	The Major went pale and came to attention as the colonel started
talking.  It took close to fifteen minutes for the Colonel to explain the
facts of life about the Unit in general and Jesse Stevens in particular.
"That CHILD, did a HALO from close to 25,000 feet not more than three weeks
ago.  That CHILD went into a combat environment as hot or hotter than
anything either one of us has ever seen.  That CHILD helped save the life
of a kid with a sucking chest wound under primitive conditions.  If I ever
hear you berate him or any other member of this organization again, you can
plan on spending the rest of your career as the Welfare and Recreation
Officer in the smallest unit I can find in Alaska.  AND, you will never
advance beyond your current rank.  Do you read me mister?"

	By the time the Colonel was finished, the Major was even paler and
sweating like a pig.  "Yes sir, I understand and I assure you that I will
refrain from any more similar remarks."

	The Colonel looked him in the eye for about thirty seconds before
nodding.  Colonel Dalton turned on his heel and returned to the lounge.  It
took Major Johnstone a couple minutes to get his breathing and emotions
under control before he could join the rest in the lounge.
	After the briefing was over, Matt, James, with Jesse pushing him in
the wheel chair, General Stanton and Colonel Dalton took the elevator down
to the Cavern.  As they entered the Cavern, Gunny Mcnaughten saw them and
called out; "Attention on Deck" The entire unit stood and came to
attention.  The General replied; "As you were, continue with your
briefing."

	The Gunny answered; "Aye, Aye Sir." The briefing continued for
another five minutes or so before the Unit was dismissed and told to go to
supper.

	As the Unit headed to the EDF or elsewhere, Jap, Jacky, Mitch and
Justin Stanton walked over to James and the others.  James took one look at
the four boys and broke up laughing; "Hey guys, Halloween isn't for another
couple of months, what's with the costumes?"

	Naturally Jap was the first to speak; "Blame it on Matt, HE's
making us wear these." Jap said in the way only a twelve year old boy could
who was pissed off at something.

	In comparison to their standard set of MarCam's, the camo outfits
they wore put forth the exact image Matt was trying for. Mixed sets of
different camouflage patterns, gym shoes or hiking boots and the cheapest
looking knives he had ever seen.  Jap had a "Rambo" special hung on his
belt that almost made it to his knees.  The overall effect made them look
like the bunch of amateurs that the unsuspecting military units thought
they were.  That is until Unit One hit them with a shit storm.

	Jap continued his complaining; "He took away my Kevlar and gave me
a Vietnam era tin pot.  That's not the worst of it, he's making me carry a
single shot youth model Marlin .22 bolt action rifle.  The fuc . . . I mean
the darn things only one step up from a Chipmunk (a very small light weight
beginner's rifle).  Help me James, I just know God sent you back today to
protect me from this big bully, pleeeeeeeeeeeaase."

	To make it worse for poor Jap, not only did the grownups laugh at
his rant, but so did the other three Squadies.  James looked up at Matt and
didn't even ask what was going on.  As Jap was finishing his whining, the
Gunny came over and looked at the little redhead; "Are you bothering these
gentlemen?"

	Jap looked up at the Gunny and cringed; "No Gunnery Sergeant, I was
just pointing out some things that might have been done different."

	The Gunny looked at Matt and asked; "He been whining again?"  Matt
smiled and nodded.  Turning back to Jap the Gunny raised his left arm and
pointed in the direction of EDF.

	Jap sighed and turned and started to walk away.  He could be heard
saying; "Damn, I don't get to have no fun, a fucking .22, why me Lord." The
other boys followed him and continued laughing at his antics.

	After getting their food and finding a table, they sat and started
eating while talking about the upcoming exercise.  Shortly after the boys
sat down, Bill Tilden showed up with a tray full of food; "Mind if I join
ya'll."

	Jap looked at the Lcprl and smiled; "Grab a chair Bill, I didn't
think you'd be here this time."

	Tilden nodded; "General Stanton decided that it would be best if
the Corps provided the transportation.  I think it's to make sure the
doggies know who really has first dibs on the Unit, know what I mean?"

	The boys laughed and nodded, Jap asked; "You wouldn't a heard
anything about when the Beanies are coming would ya?"

	Bill laughed at Jap; "After the last time, OpSec is tighter than a
bull's asshole in fly time.  Believe me no one said anything, as a matter
of fact, everyone was told not to talk about the exercise unless they were
in a secure location."

	Jap scowled; "Damn.  Well I guess we can't have everything."

	Tilden got a startled look on his face, turning to each of the
boys, he studied each of them before asking; "What the fuck are you wearing
them fucked up cammies for?"

	They all continued to eat, finally Jap looked at Bill and said;
"It's part of the exercise, we're going to give them what they expect to
see."

	Bill laughed; "Like I said the last time, I'm sure glad I don't
have to go against you guys."

	On August eighteenth, the sun officially set at 20:58:45.  Matt
helped James climb in the front seat of his F250 Crew Cab pick up.  Jesse
tossed his gun bag in to the back seat and helped the four boys who were
going to act as bait in the ambush load up the pick up.  After they climbed
into the bed, they closed the tailgate.  After Jesse climbed into the rear
seat of the cab, Matt moved the pickup to the location that had been
decided upon.

	About a klick and a half from the house, Matt stopped the pickup
and climbed out of the truck.  Jesse helped James out and then helped the
others unload the gear they would be using from the truck bed.

	After all the gear was removed Matt called the boys to him; "Okay
guys, you got about a quarter cord of cherry wood for your fire.  Don't
make the fire so big that you'll run out before sunup.  There's enough
gedunks and pogey bait to last you all night so have fun and I'll see you
in the morning."

	The boys set up their OP and started a relatively small fire.
Mitch picked up a Handy Talky (very old military short range portable radio
transceiver) and performed a radio check; "GhostRyder Base, GhostRyder base
this is GhostRyder Forward . . . Over"

	It took him three attempts to contact the HQ; "GhostRyder Forward
this is Base . . . Over."

	GhostRyder Base, Forward, how you read . . . Over?"

	"Ahh Forward, Base, I read you five by five . . . Over."

	"Roger Base, I read you same, GhostRyder Forward Out."

	The boys gathered around the fire and ate potato chips, told
stories and generally had a good time.  It was going on 23:30 when Jap
looked to the north side of the shallow arroyo.  Shaking his head he said
softly; "Fuck."  Jap got up from where he was sitting by the fire and
walked over to a deciduous boulder that was a left over from the last ice
age.  Spreading his feet a little he unbuttoned his trousers and pulled out
his cock and then started pissing against the boulder.  While he was
pissing, he spoke softly; "Jesus guys, you sound like a fucking herd of
pregnant Yaks.  Try being a little quieter will ya?"

	Just as softly a voice replied; "Fuck you Jap.  Next time you gotta
pee go somewhere else, huh, what the fuck you been eating anyhow?"

	Buttoning his trousers as he moved back to the fire, Jap chuckled
and sat down again, rejoining the conversation.

	The Night passed slowly for the four boys by the fire and even
slower for the eighteen boys secreted in their hides at the top of the
arroyo.  At 06:00 Matt drove his pickup out to the OP and the boys loaded
up their gear and equipment in the truck.  Matt drove them slowly back to
the house.  A half hour later the remaining Squadies followed an old brown
Chevy pickup with a couple of the adult members standing behind the cab
holding old bolt action rifles.  The boys were all dressed in parts of
cammies, but most were dressed in civvies.  As they passed the ambush
hides, the boys of the two fire teams moved from cover and joined the
"Patrol."  After walking for another couple hundred meters, they turned and
re-traced their route to the house.

Back at the house Jap looked at Matt and said; "There's always tonight."


End of Chapter 46 Next;

Chapter 47 Gotcha



I'd like to take a moment and thank Jamie Haze, Author, Mentor, and Friend
for the encouragement he has given me in the writing of this story, and the
editing of it for me.  I encourage you all to read Somerset Farm, Dooby
Rhymes With Scooby, The Good Ship Frig It and Apartment 14B by Mr. Haze.  I
also want to thank David A, the owner/operations manager of SHV Webhosting
in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. David is my technical advisor and linguistics
expert.  John Ellison's 'Phantom of Aurora' and Jamie Haze's 'Somerset
Farm' are now posted for your reading pleasure.  If you're looking for a
good Science Fiction action story, take a look at Dan Kirk's story
'Do-Over' in the Hosted Authors section of GA.

Thanks to Springteufel and WillyB for their technical advice in past,
present and future Chapters.


There are now two polls for the Kombat Kids story, please follow
http://www.gayauthors.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=1653&pid=9974&st=0&#entry9974
.  You have a choice of ten of the characters from the first 42 Chapters
and also ten things you would like to see more of in the story.

Comments are eagerly requested.  If you feel it necessary to flame, go
ahead, but don't expect an answer.  Address all comments to Gstrdr15
Gstrdr15@msn.com

LAST COMMENT; I would like to thank Novelty for his help in editing Chapter
44 and Chapter 45.  Thank you for a job well done.


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