Old Enemies and New friends
Disclaimer: I dont own the thunderbirds.
An old enemy brings new grief for the family and the introduction of some new friends. If you are a fan of Virgil you will probably hate me but I swear it isn't all doom and gloom.
"Mobile control to Virgil."
"Go ahead Scott," he replied glancing down at his watch to see his brothers dirty face staring back. He was tempted to comment on it but could see Scott would not appreciate it.
"Are you nearly done there. Alan and Gordon are finished."
"Nearly I have one last house to check and I will be with you."
"F.A.B"
Virgil dropped his arm and approached the house. It was quiet and seemed empty. He approached the door.
Scott meanwhile was packing up mobile control. He was glad to be heading home. They had been here all day and he was exhausted. So far everyone was alive but it was touch and go for a couple of them. He thought of the little girl he had pulled out of one house it made him angry. She had nearly died in that house all because some guy wanted to scam his insurance company. The fire he had started in his warehouse had got out of hand and spread to all the houses in the nearby area. They had gone to every house making sure no one was still inside and Virgil was now at the last one. As Scott turned to begin loading Mobile Control into his Thunderbird he heard a huge explosion. It had come from the area Virgil was in. He began to run to the scene knowing it would take him a few minutes to get there as the houses Virgil was checking on were on the outskirts of the town.As he approached all he could see was devastation. The whole house had collapsed taking the two houses next to it down as well. There was no sign of Virgil though. Scott felt the fear inside him rising.
"Virgil. Come in Virgil," he yelled into his watch. There was no reply. The chief of the investigation into the incident walked over to him. His face was grave and he had something in his hands. It was Virgil's sash or what was left of it. Scott felt his heart sink.
"I cant let you any closer sir," said the man.
"One of my men was there," he replied.
"Yes I know. I'm sorry but he didnt make it."
"What I have to see him," he replied moving forward.
"You don't want to do that," said the chief stepping in front of him. Scott heard a sound from behind him and turned to see Alan and Gordon running over.
"Oh my god. What happened? Where is Virge," said Alan breathlessly.
"He's. Well he's dead Alan," said Scott placing his hand on his little brothers shoulder.
"No he cant be," said Gordon.
"I want to see him," yelled Alan pushing Scott off.
"You don't want to do that," repeated the chief.
"I have to see him. It might not be him," yelled Alan getting more angry.
"It was your friend. I found these near him," replied the chief holding up the bloodied sash and Virgil's watch. Alan sank to the floor before Scott could catch him. He knelt down beside his fallen brother. Gordon knelt as well and they both wrapped their arms around him. When Alan had calmed down a little Scott stood up.
"I better call base," said Scott with a look that said he was dreading it.
"Can you do it?" asked Gordon looking up.
"I have to," he replied and lifted his arm up.
"Scott to base."
To Be Continued.