Melody Jones, Part 2: Betrayal
Introduction
Hielongjiang Province
People's Republic of China
A military force roams the streets, killing civilians.
"Tensions between the U.S. and People's Republic of China are on the rise as the administration answers allegations that it allowed sensitive U.S. technologies to be sold to a dissident group. In other news, we go live in the White House as Secretary of State Vince Hatton is expected to comment on the Kazakhstan missile incident."
"As many of you know, four hours ago, a nuclear missile was detonated over Kazakhstan. The Kazakhstan government assures us this was an accidental launch and that the missile was destroyed via their own safety countermeasures. An investigation is underway. I cannot answer any questions."
The entire area has been closed off amid reports of possible contamination. Local news stations report the precautions are being taken."
Los Angeles, California
Cassie's Condo
"You guys made the news," said Cassie Cage. "The agency doesn't like it when their operations go public or so I thought."
"If we had our way, it's gonna get a lot more public than this," said Sheva Alomar over the comm array "You ready for us?"
"Smugglers use single engine planes, not C-130 transports, you know. This old gravel road you call air strip never tried to land anything that big before. You sure you want to bring it here?"
"We don't have a choice, Cassie."
PHARCOM Warehouses
Kazakhstan
"ETA 16 hours. Melody, the transport is here."
"Chance, get up on on the landing strip. I want that transport ready to go in half an hour," Melody commanded.
"Yes, ma'am."
Sheva suddenly felt her stomach and coughed.
"Sheva, are you alright, girl?" Cassie asked.
"I'm fine."
"Doesnt sound like it."
"Trust me, I'm fine. Just make sure that air strip is ready. You're the only one we can count on."
"I got you, Sheva."
Sheva sees a chopper landing.
"I found the mainframe with some backup data," said Melody. She was pushing something out of the way and now facing the mainframe.
"Melody, the transport has a escort. Two Blackhawks running silent. It's Morgan!"
A man and a few soldiers stepped out of the choppers.
"She's at the second hangar. Take the second squad. First squad, get Melody on those discs. UN forces are on their way so we must be finished before they arrive," said Morgan.
"Get those guys out there, move!" Sheva ordered.
"Pull your men back to the hangar," said Melody. "I'm on my way!"
"Copy, Melody."
"Make sure to have them hold off until the Homefront Warriors get here. Ramirez, get these discs to the silo. I'll signal when the landing gear is cleared."
"Yes, ma'am."
"Sheva? Sheva, come in!"
Melody got no response, so she set out to find her. She found Sheva unconscious, being taken into the chopper.
"This is the one," said a female doctor.
"We have her, said Morgan. "Melody is still alive. The Homefront Warriors and the Russians have arrived. We're out of time. We'll finish Melody later."
The chopper took off just as the Homefront Warriors arrived.
"Sheva..."
A man came out of the chopper. Commander Chris Jones is in the house. "All these vehicles on the field, i want them out of here. I want this air strip secured.
"That's it. Everything's locked down tight," said Chance.
"Melody, if you requested a parade, it came too late," Chris said.
"They've taken Sheva."
"I'm sorry. You two became close friends. Are they going to kill her?"
"As long as I have the discs, they won't dare harm her."
"The Kazakhs are on their way. You need to leave before they arrive. I never saw you here."
"I understand. Thanks, Chris."
MELODY JONES, PART 2: BETRAYAL COMING OCTOBER 22ND