Chapter 75 – The Gathering of Legends

The plane landed smoothly at the naval base in Dam Neck, Virginia. As Harry descended the jet's steps, the sun was beginning to set, bathing the military base in golden light. He was dressed casually in black cargo pants and a gray T-shirt, with a light jacket. Though his appearance was simple, the weight of his presence was undeniable. He was known in many circles as the man who had completed impossible missions—an operator whose skill and intelligence placed him at the top of the special operations world.

Harry was soon greeted by Lieutenant Commander Eric Blackburn, who was waiting with a military vehicle to take him to the area where Bravo Team was already waiting.

"Ghost, welcome to Dam Neck," Blackburn greeted with a firm handshake. "Bravo Team is eager to meet you. I've explained who you are, but they're already familiar with your reputation."

Harry gave a slight smile, always modest despite his vast experience.

"Thank you, Lieutenant Commander. I'm here to help in any way I can. Let's see what this mission has in store for us."

On the way to the barracks, Harry could see the typical bustle of the base, with operators from different teams training, preparing equipment and talking among themselves. He felt at home in a military environment, even after so many years. Still, the mission that lay ahead required maximum concentration.

Upon arriving at the hangar where Bravo awaited him, Harry was taken directly to the briefing room. There, seated around a table, were Jason Hayes, Ray Perry, Sonny Quinn, Trent Sawer, Brock Reynolds and Clay Spencer. They all had serious expressions, but there was a tension in the air—the kind of tension that comes from meeting a legend.

Blackburn entered first, followed by Harry. When the group saw the man they knew only as "Ghost," there was a momentary silence.

"Bravo Team, this is Harry Potter, also known as Ghost." He will be with us on this mission," Blackburn said, introducing Harry with respectful formality.

Jason Hayes, the natural leader, was the first to stand. He offered Harry his hand, looking the British man straight in the eye.

"Jason Hayes, Bravo's leader. It's an honor to finally meet you. I've heard many stories about you," Jason said, with a small smile.

Harry shook Jason's hand, his expression calm and collected.

"Thank you, Jason. The honor is mine. Bravo has an impressive reputation, and I'm here to ensure this mission is successful. Let's work together and come out of this with the result we all want."

The introduction continued as the other members of the team stood to greet Harry.

Ray Perry, always the pillar of stability and trust, was the second. He shook Harry's hand firmly.

"Ray Perry, second in command. I've heard about what you did in Iran. Impressive," Ray said, his tone respectful.

"You and your team are no slouch." — Harry replied, with a brief smile. — I look forward to working with you guys.

Sonny Quinn, always the most direct and energetic, could not hide his excitement.

"Sonny Quinn. Man, I heard you took out an entire squadron by yourself! That's crazy!" he exclaimed, his eyes shining with admiration.

Harry laughed softly.

— Sometimes, the situation forces you to do the impossible, Sonny. I believe you have your stories to tell as well.

Sonny shook his head, still with a wide smile on his face.

Trent and Brock also shook Harry's hand, both silently expressing their admiration. They were men of few words, but Harry could feel the respect coming from both of them.

Finally, Clay Spencer, the youngest of the group, approached. He seemed to be processing the moment, still young compared to the rest of the team, but determined and intelligent.

— Clay Spencer. It's a pleasure to work with someone with your experience. — Clay said, with a tone of humility.

— Experience comes with time, Clay. I'm sure you've learned a lot from this team. I'm here to add to the team, but we're all going to need each other for this mission. — Harry replied, with a welcoming tone.

With the introductions made, the group sat around the table. Harry had already received the basic briefing on the mission, but now it was time to discuss the details with Bravo.

Jason began the discussion.

"The mission involves a high-priority target. A terrorist group based outside of Moscow is planning a coordinated attack on several European cities. Our mission is to infiltrate, neutralize the leader, and gain information on the rest of the cell. Have you worked in this type of environment before, Ghost?"

Harry nodded.

"Yes, on several occasions. The conditions in Moscow are not easy, but with the right strategy, we can get in and out without alarming the location. We will have to be quick and precise."

Ray added,

"Infiltration is the biggest challenge. The location is well fortified, and the weather conditions are not in our favor. But with your track record in high-risk operations, we are confident that we can pull it off."

The conversation continued with exchanges of strategies, contingency plans, and protocol reviews. All the while, Bravo was impressed by Harry's calmness and precision. He was an operator who thought of every detail, and his vast experience was evident.

At the end of the briefing, Jason stood up.

"Okay, team. Tomorrow morning we'll start the final preparations. We'll rest tonight, because tomorrow we'll go straight to the game."

Harry stood up with the team, exchanging knowing looks with each member. He knew that, even though he was a legend, this mission would be a joint effort. Bravo was one of the best teams in the world, and together, they would form an unbeatable force.

"Let's do this," Harry said, as he followed the others to the preparations.

The legend of "Ghost" was now side by side with the legend of Bravo Team, and the success of the mission seemed even more assured.