Rise of Hero - Rise of Hero phase 1 The Division

Chapter 9: The Risk We Had to Take — Part II

Behind Enemy Lines

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The fight was inevitable.

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The Republic Guard held their position, buying precious time while Sergeant Elsie Lee and her team escorted Princess Aurora away from the crash site. Their mission was clear: get the princess to safety and signal for help—no matter the cost.

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Smoke drifted across the forest as Lieutenant Benjamin Allen scanned the battlefield. His blood ran cold.

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More hostiles were advancing from the west.

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Without hesitation, he hurled another smoke grenade.

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The white cloud swallowed the clearing, masking Sergeant Lee’s retreat. She didn’t look back. The only thing that mattered now was the princess. That was the mission.

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As the smoke began to thin, Lieutenant Allen knew the truth.

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This would be his final stand.

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Enemy forces surged forward.

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The Last Stand

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Lieutenant Benjamin Allen:

“Listen up! Conserve your ammo. Make every shot count. Our job is to buy Sergeant Lee time. Even if this is our last fight—do you understand?”

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Republic Guards:

“Yes, sir!”

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The hostiles charged without fear.

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Most of them were pumped full of combat drugs—eyes wide, bodies numb to pain, screaming as they ran straight into gunfire.

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Toby Lane felt a chill crawl down his spine. These weren’t soldiers—they were men who expected to die.

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Toby Lane:

“Lieutenant, they’re closing in!”

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Lieutenant Allen:

“Hold… let them get closer…”

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The enemies rushed forward.

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Lieutenant Allen:

“Now! Open fire!”

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Gunfire erupted.

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The Republic Guards cut down wave after wave. Some hostiles dove for cover, others kept running even as bullets tore through them. Toby spotted movement on the flank—enemies trying to circle behind.

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He waited.

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Then fired.

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One by one, they fell.

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A wounded hostile tried to rise. Toby shot him again—making sure he stayed down.

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The battlefield became a killing zone.

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Lieutenant Allen:

“Toby! Keep that flank secure! We cannot let them get behind us!”

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Toby Lane:

“Yes, sir!”

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Demarion’s Trap

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Watching from a distance was Zalen Daronte, Demarion’s third-in-command. He was responsible for recruiting battalion troops, attacking police stations, and eliminating anyone who stood in Demarion’s way.

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Zalen Daronte:

“Sir, should we finish them now?”

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Demarion:

“No. Keep sending the grunts. They’ll run out of ammo soon.”

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Demarion’s eyes narrowed.

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Demarion:

“Zalen, take a squad northeast. Wait for my order. Then hit their right flank.”

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A cruel smile crossed his face.

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Demarion:

“I want them to understand how dangerous I am.”

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Zalen Daronte:

“Yes, sir.”

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The Ambush

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Lieutenant Allen and his men continued firing, cutting down every hostile in sight. Gunfire echoed across the forest. Bodies littered the ground.

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Then Toby felt it.

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Something was wrong.

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No more enemies were charging.

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Only silence.

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Then—

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Gunfire exploded from the right.

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Bullets tore into the crashed aircraft. Republic Guards dropped one by one.

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Flanking attack.

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Too late.

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When the dust settled, only four Republic Guards were still standing.

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Lieutenant Allen knew what this meant.

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This wasn’t about survival anymore.

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It was about holding the line.

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Airline Traffic Control — Five Hours Later

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Inside the Airline Traffic Control Command Center, Daniel Khan stared at his screens. Five hours had passed since Delta Flight 119 vanished.

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Still no signal.

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Still nothing.

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Daniel Khan:

“This is Airline Traffic Control Command Center. Delta Flight 119, do you copy?”

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Silence.

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The doors opened.

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Patrick Shaw, CEO of the airline, stepped inside—summoned by an emergency alert.

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That alone meant disaster.

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Patrick Shaw:

“What’s going on? Why was I called in?”

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Daniel Khan:

“Sir, we’ve lost all contact with Delta Flight 119. No signal. No location.”

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Patrick Shaw:

“How long has the signal been gone?”

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Daniel Khan:

“Five hours, sir.”

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Patrick’s face drained of color.

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Patrick Shaw:

“Five hours? You waited five hours—when the Prime Minister’s daughter is on that plane?”

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Daniel Khan:

“I followed protocol, sir. The signal and location disappeared at the same time.”

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Patrick clenched his fists. If this wasn’t resolved, he’d have to call the Prime Minister himself.

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Then—

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A signal blinked onto the screen.

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Daniel Khan:

“Sir—I’ve got something! Delta Flight 119!”

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He grabbed the headset.

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Daniel Khan:

“This is Airline Traffic Control. Captain Miller Lee, do you copy?”

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Gunfire crackled over the line.

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Patrick’s eyes widened.

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Patrick Shaw:

“What’s happening?”

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A broken voice came through.

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Captain Miller Lee:

“This is Captain Miller Lee. Our plane crashed in Flaibia. My co-pilot is dead. Hostiles are closing in. Lieutenant Benjamin Allen and his men are holding them off—but it won’t be enough.”

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The sound of distant explosions followed.

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Captain Miller Lee:

“The good news—the princess is safe. Republic Guards are escorting her to safety.”

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A pause.

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Captain Miller Lee:

“You need to send help. This will be my last transmission. Captain Miller Lee… over and out.”

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The signal cut off.

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Daniel Khan:

“Sir… we’ve lost him.”

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Patrick Shaw closed his eyes.

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Patrick Shaw:

“I have to call the Prime Minister.”

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His voice cracked.

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Patrick Shaw:

What’s happening?”

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A broken voice came through.

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Captain Miller Lee:

“This is Captain Miller Lee. Our plane crashed in Flaibia. My co-pilot is dead. Hostiles are closing in. Lieutenant Benjamin Allen and his men are holding them off—but it won’t be enough.”

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The sound of distant explosions followed.

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Captain Miller Lee:

“The good news—the princess is safe. Republic Guards are escorting her to safety.”

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A pause.

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Captain Miller Lee:

“You need to send help. This will be my last transmission. Captain Miller Lee… over and out.”

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The signal cut off.

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Daniel Khan:

“Sir… we’ve lost him.”

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Patrick Shaw closed his eyes.

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Patrick Shaw:

“I have to call the Prime Minister.”

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His voice cracked.

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Patrick Shaw:

“How do I tell him his daughter’s plane crashed in Flaibia?”

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The situation had spiraled out of control.

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And it was far from over.

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End of Chapter 9

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