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Authors: Christian Green
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you, even more so, I don't want to hurt you.”
“How did you think this was going to go? We aren't about to be subjected to any of the interrogation tactics you all have planned. I was with you guys for years, I know how this goes. I won't let you do to Dr. Connors and Cayde what we did to those we captured for all those years.”
Susan kept her defensive stance as did Julian. The two danced around one another while they tried to figure out their next move.
“You know I can't let you leave, not this time,” Julian said.
“Then you better stop me, because leave is exactly what I'm going to do.”
Susan ran forward and caught Julian by the head with her legs. She pushed forward and released her grip in midair. Julian went flying but managed to land on his feet. He gritted his teeth and stared hard at his former protégé.
“The Syndicate, did Dr. Connors mean what he said about them?”
Susan, who was about to advance once more stopped and let her guard down slightly.
“Yes, he meant every word. They are the real threat out there not us. I don't know what all your organization is about, but if you want to protect the public, it's the Syndicate you need to focus on.”
“Dorian Granier, do you really know where he is?” Julian asked.
Susan was about to answer Julian but before she could, the sound of gunfire bellowed through the park. A single bullet was fired, and it lodged itself right between Susan's eyes.
“Susan!” Julian shouted. Julian jumped on top of Susan to shield her from another attack. He looked around the area for the shooter but saw no signs of one.
Cayde, who had just finished getting Dr. Connors out of harm's way returned to the scene just in time to see Susan fall to the ground.
“Susan!” he shouted. Cayde sped over and attempted to punch Julian, but Julian caught Cayde's fist and showed mercy on him. Julian simply pushed Cayde backwards instead of seriously hurting him.
“Don't test me Cayde.” Julian's eyes seemed to penetrate through Cayde's soul. The young man did not want to test Julian and smartly backed away.
“Julian, let's move!” Commander Sullivan shouted. Julian gritted his teeth as he took one last look at Susan's lifeless body.
“I'll find whoever did this and make them pay!” Julian said to Cayde. Julian kept low and made his way down to the end of the street where an unmarked SUV waited for him.
A tear fell from Cayde's face as he gently lifted Susan's body off the ground. He looked high and low for the shooter but saw no sign of one. Defeated, Cayde placed Susan's body over his shoulder and sped out of harm's way.
Chapter 6
Unwanted Encounters
“We're entering visibility Tommy, how’s the cloak coming along?” Christine asked through her earpiece.
“Enabling cloak in 3,2,1.” Tommy locked the cloaking device into place and watched as it turned and positioned itself comfortably in its slot. It took about five seconds, but the cloaking device activated and was ready to be used. “We're good to go Christine.”
“Roger that, landing in the parking lot now.” Christine eased off the throttle and guided the ship down gently. She had become a bit of a pro at piloting. She was easily the best pilot of the group. Dr. Connors and James were the only others in the group that had flown the ship. Tommy had developed a pretty advanced autopilot system in the event that there was no one available to fly the plane, but he hoped he'd never have to use it.
“What time is it?” James asked.
“12:45 which means we have about fifteen minutes before Lucas' lunch break is over,” Mia said.
James stared at her.
“What?” Mia asked.
James shook his head. “Nothing.”
Mia stepped in front of James and placed her hand on his massive chest. Seeing the two so close to one another really displayed the ginormous difference in size between them. Mia looked like a small child compared to James' tall and muscular stature. Nevertheless,
“How did you think this was going to go? We aren't about to be subjected to any of the interrogation tactics you all have planned. I was with you guys for years, I know how this goes. I won't let you do to Dr. Connors and Cayde what we did to those we captured for all those years.”
Susan kept her defensive stance as did Julian. The two danced around one another while they tried to figure out their next move.
“You know I can't let you leave, not this time,” Julian said.
“Then you better stop me, because leave is exactly what I'm going to do.”
Susan ran forward and caught Julian by the head with her legs. She pushed forward and released her grip in midair. Julian went flying but managed to land on his feet. He gritted his teeth and stared hard at his former protégé.
“The Syndicate, did Dr. Connors mean what he said about them?”
Susan, who was about to advance once more stopped and let her guard down slightly.
“Yes, he meant every word. They are the real threat out there not us. I don't know what all your organization is about, but if you want to protect the public, it's the Syndicate you need to focus on.”
“Dorian Granier, do you really know where he is?” Julian asked.
Susan was about to answer Julian but before she could, the sound of gunfire bellowed through the park. A single bullet was fired, and it lodged itself right between Susan's eyes.
“Susan!” Julian shouted. Julian jumped on top of Susan to shield her from another attack. He looked around the area for the shooter but saw no signs of one.
Cayde, who had just finished getting Dr. Connors out of harm's way returned to the scene just in time to see Susan fall to the ground.
“Susan!” he shouted. Cayde sped over and attempted to punch Julian, but Julian caught Cayde's fist and showed mercy on him. Julian simply pushed Cayde backwards instead of seriously hurting him.
“Don't test me Cayde.” Julian's eyes seemed to penetrate through Cayde's soul. The young man did not want to test Julian and smartly backed away.
“Julian, let's move!” Commander Sullivan shouted. Julian gritted his teeth as he took one last look at Susan's lifeless body.
“I'll find whoever did this and make them pay!” Julian said to Cayde. Julian kept low and made his way down to the end of the street where an unmarked SUV waited for him.
A tear fell from Cayde's face as he gently lifted Susan's body off the ground. He looked high and low for the shooter but saw no sign of one. Defeated, Cayde placed Susan's body over his shoulder and sped out of harm's way.
Chapter 6
Unwanted Encounters
“We're entering visibility Tommy, how’s the cloak coming along?” Christine asked through her earpiece.
“Enabling cloak in 3,2,1.” Tommy locked the cloaking device into place and watched as it turned and positioned itself comfortably in its slot. It took about five seconds, but the cloaking device activated and was ready to be used. “We're good to go Christine.”
“Roger that, landing in the parking lot now.” Christine eased off the throttle and guided the ship down gently. She had become a bit of a pro at piloting. She was easily the best pilot of the group. Dr. Connors and James were the only others in the group that had flown the ship. Tommy had developed a pretty advanced autopilot system in the event that there was no one available to fly the plane, but he hoped he'd never have to use it.
“What time is it?” James asked.
“12:45 which means we have about fifteen minutes before Lucas' lunch break is over,” Mia said.
James stared at her.
“What?” Mia asked.
James shook his head. “Nothing.”
Mia stepped in front of James and placed her hand on his massive chest. Seeing the two so close to one another really displayed the ginormous difference in size between them. Mia looked like a small child compared to James' tall and muscular stature. Nevertheless,
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