Disclaimer- Alex Rider sadly does not belong to me.
"Alpine Pharmaceuticals is the world leader in infectious disease research. We have made extraordinary breakthroughs in an alternative cancer treatment. And today gentleman, we are proud to tell you that we have found the cure. Now it is my great pleasure to introduce the man that made this all happen, Dr. Gregory Kinner."
A round of applause echoed through the large, windowed conference room as a rather heavyset man stood and made his way to the podium at the front of the room. He smiled,
"I don`t know how to respond to that introduction." Kinner said, running his hand through his thinning brown hair. His fellows chuckled.
"My findings, which would not have been possible without you gentleman`s patience and funding, have developed in a relatively simple cure."
"If I may be so bold as to ask, "A lilting voice inquired, "But where is this cure?"
"Right here." Kinner tapped his head, "Safe and sound."
Kinner opened his mouth to begin again, when the world exploded.
Not the world per say, but the only a large glass window directly opposite of Dr. Kinner. Glass fragments flew as he stumbled back as if struck. He kept going backwards, hitting the polished tile floor with a muffled thud. A growing pool of crimson spreading over his torso and dripping onto the cold floor as Dr. Kinner`s eyes closed for the last time.
Ever frowned, looking down at her iPod. She scrolled through the multitudes of songs, selecting one.
No time for goodbye he said
As he faded away….
Ever hummed along to the music as she packed her rifle into a generic school sports bag, she stood, swinging it onto her shoulder. She jogged down the stairs and into the crowded streets of London.
This is my last time she said
As she faded away……
Police sirens wailed as cruisers massed upon Alpine Pharmaceuticals. Ever paid them no mind. Even if they looked at her all they would see was a typical teenage girl wearing jeans, a fitted plain t-shirt, and carrying a sports bag. With her lean frame Ever would easily be taken as an athlete. But if one looked into her eyes, past the strands of cropped black hair that partially obscured them, they would see icy gray orbs filled with deadly purpose.
If you want to get out alive
Ohhh Run for your life……
No one looked.
A.N.- Short I know, but there will be more. Feel free to suggest anything. I`ll give you cookies. *grins* Just not bunnies, I really don`t like bunnies.