"Good you made it Kid. A little late on the watch but no need to split hairs. Follow me and don't say anything, there will be no problems leaving with me but some of these soldiers... their on the edge so better to let me do the talking come on."

Leonardo walked forward coming to the gate, there were two guards at the front, two outside, and three more lounging about, if it went smoothly they would let him pass like they were suppose to. Then again some didn't know who he was yet and he didn't have time for a scene right now. Walking right up to the nearest guard Leonardo went to open the gate to get out when the guard opposite of him stepped in the way raising his rifle.

"No one leaves here Sir please return to your tent for your own safety. You as well back there."

Leonardo sighed and shook his head, he knew he should of just let John introduce him to the guards around here to save time and to avoid things like this. But Leonardo didn't want anyone to know him, it only spared the heart break later on when they eventually died.

"My name is Leonardo I am part of base security soldier, I am allowed to leave or enter any time I choose so if you could move I would appreciate it."

The guard did not persist in moving after Leonardo spoke, he merely cocked his weapon and pointed it directly at Leonardo's head.

"Nice try but I have never seen you before, which means your not part of base security and therefore your trying to leave here illegally so I ask again return your tent and remain there Sir."

"Listen to me soldier I don't want to cause a scene these people are scared enough as it is, just go ask the Major so we can get this over with all ri..."

Leonardo was interrupted when the soldier moved on him, another new guy who was overstepping his boundaries, the butt of the gun was aimed at Leonardo's stomach but it never hit its mark. Catching the gun with his hand Leonardo ripped it from the soldiers fingers and then flipped it around slamming the butt of the gun into his stomach knocking him to the ground. When the guard crippled to the ground Leonardo heard the coking of rifles, the other guards quickly caught on and intended to intervene it was only when a familiar voice spoke that they froze.

"What the hell is going on here, I come out here for some fresh air and one of you is attacking Leonardo. Why is it that wherever you go Leo that shit just starts and you end up laying out someone on the ground?"

"Theres no problem John I was showing this young man how to disarm and take down an assailant at close range, no need to worry. Isnt that right son?"

Leonardo turned to the soldier he had hit, he slowly got to his feet and looked at Leonardo then the Major and weakly nodded his head. Leonardo handed the rifle back to the young man and turned back to John.

"See nothing wrong here. I am going out on my recon now John I should be back by night fall make sure the soldiers don't shoot me and my volunteer here will you."

"Riiight just a demonstration... ok then Leo good luck on your recon."

With that Leonardo nodded to Luke and opened the gate walking out. When they got a good enough distance away from the gate and any ears Leonardo turned to Luke and spoke to him.

"Listen up Kid, now that were past the gate your free to do as you wish. Im pretty sure you had no intention of remaining with me anyways, and if thats the plan then I wont stop you from leaving. I am not into holding people against their will under the pretense of keeping them safe. If you want to remain with me then I will help you find your friend, but you have to tell me where this person is and who they are, thats all I ask. The choice is yours, but time is wasting so make your decision quickly."

(Sort of a quick post i got so busy today, just wanted to get things moving along)