Files from Uroboros Corp.
Title: Official report on the Necromantic virus. a.k.a 'Hydra'
The Hydra virus is a completely unique strain of virus. Unlike its counterparts, instead of seeping into a host's body undetected it alerts each and every cell of the host's body to its presence. Moreover, it does not have nay self defense mechanisms- it allows it self to be consumed by the multiple amount of defense cells that lie with the body. However, that is where the attack starts. When a cell thoroughly consume the virus, it takes control over the cell by some unknown means. Moreover, the transfer of piewr is rapid, so as to ensure the maximum amount of reproduction from the cell. Another unique and dangerous ability is that when the infected cell is destroyed, or broken down, by some highly unknown factor, 2 of the original viruses take its place, thus giving it its name. The virus works incredibly fast, and completely takes over the body in less that 20 hours. The virus can be contracted through any possible way; extreme caution is advised. Dwath can occur within the day if left untreated. Symptoms include extreme body heat, irritation, grisly pigmentation on the skin, nausea and vomiting.
Chapter 4: Getaway
Within seconds, the entire 67th floor of The Lotus was turned into a pile of dust and rubble, thanks to multiple blocks of C4 explosives placed in strategic positions on the floor. Usually, the explosion would not be so extreme, but however, since the explosive used was C4; the results are usually disastrous.
C4 has a detonation velocity of 8,092 m/s. A major advantage of C4 is that it can easily be molded into any desired shape. C4 can be pressed into gaps, cracks, holes and voids in buildings, bridges, equipment or machinery. Similarly, it can easily be inserted into empty shaped charge cases of the type used by military engineers.C4 is very stable and insensitive to most physical shocks. Detonation can only be initiated by a combination of extreme heat and a shock wave, as when a detonator inserted into it is fired. C4 cannot be detonated by a gunshot or by dropping it onto a hard surface. It does not explode when set on fire or exposed to microwave radiation. When ignited with a flame rather than detonated with a primary explosive, C4 burns slowly, so soldiers during the Vietnam War era would sometimes use small amounts of it as a fuel for heating rations. Burning C4 produces poisonous fumes and should be avoided.
All in all, it was not a pretty sight. However, a figure was slowly descending through the building from the outside, with the help of a parachute. The figure had another person hanging onto him for dear life, as they floated downwards. Due to the air's velocity and the explosion, Edward's wig came off, and he had removed his colored contact lenses before he jumped, they were nothing more than a hindrance. While he relished the feeling of air rushing through his ears, his partner did not. He highly resisted the urge to shout out in joy, just because his partner was screaming out in fear. He really wanted to shut her up, but he considered the fact that her safety was his mission, and that was his top most priority. He very much wanted to delay his downward flight, but his mission would state otherwise. Resisting the urge to groan, he silently directed the parachute downwards.
Winry was having the time of her life. She really wanted to jump from a great height using a parachute. When she had seen Frank-no Edward, release the parachute, she wanted to give a victory whoop.
But what she really didn't want was the explosion that rocked the building moments later.
She used to love all action movies, something which was uncommon for ladies of her age. But seeing it in real life was much more terrifying and eardrum shattering that seeing it in a 3D theater. All she wanted then was to remain safe, no matter what happened to the others. Even if she found that chain of thought strange, it simply remained in her mind. As a result, she started squirming in Edward's grasp. Although, the male was not even fazed by the action. It was almost like he expected it.
Within the minute the two figures touched the ground. That was when the effect of gravity truly kicked in and both stumbled onto the ground, wounding up in a tangle of limbs and cloth. It did take quite some time for them to rearrange themselves, but just when they did, Edward was faced by a very red-faced and angry Winry.
"NEVER-DO-THAT-AGAIN!" She pronounced each and every word separately and forcefully, thus ensuring the fact that Edward really understood her fury.
However, her anger doubled when she saw that Edward just threw off her warning like it was of no consequence.
"HEY! I was talking to you!"
Edward turned to face her. "Yeah. I know."
"SO?"
"So what?"
"You were at least supposed to give a reply to me!"
"I was?" After a pause, he shrugged, "Never mind that now. I need to get you out of here."
"Where are you taking me?"
"I'll tell you later. Now, follow me. "
"Where exactly?"
Silence was her only answer. Without any warning, he grabbed her arm and half dragged her through the streets. People had begun piling on the streets, gathered by the immense explosion. Thanks to that, they were able to silently slip through the crowd. The emergency services had still not arrived, making it much easier for them. However, the sight of severed and burnt body parts that littered the floor was a gruesome sight.
Finally Edward led her to a sleek black Subaru. The sight of a rally car within a city surprised her, but since the fact remained that her rescuer was surprising, this was nothing in comparison. A simple jab on a small remote and the doors were open, all without a sound.
"Get in."
She obeyed without a word. Actually, she was very much interested to see the interior of the car. She had wished more than once to see the interior of an actual secret agent's car; as she was an avid fan of the James Bond series. However, the sight was very much disappointing. It resembled a normal car, the usual dashboard, and no fancy gadget.
"You seem disappointed."
She jumped at that, hitting her head on the roof of the interior.
"Ow ow ow…."
Hearing his voice after a long silence was a bit unnerving for her. At the party, he seemed lively; and now, he was almost emotionless, she noted.
"We must not waste time. They will be after….."
His sentence was broken by the squealing of tires, as almost 5 cars rounded at the corner, heading for them.
"….us soon."
Thankfully, Winry jumped in the seat slamming the door behind her. Her scared personality opposed the calm one of Edward's.
The car shot forward within the second.
Winry had a death grip on the armrest. She was literally scared to death, as Edward drove his car through the streets, which were void of traffic for once. He drove it almost like a madman, yet never once lost control. He preferred the term 'aggressive driving' while she preferred 'madness'. 3 of their pursuers remained, as 2 of them had crashed, all thanks to Edward's rash driving. The 4 cars were engaged in a deadly game along with the occasional of one car 'bumping' into the other and the shooting. All the skidding was making Winry wish that she hadn't eaten anything, while the look on Edward's face looked like as he was thoroughly enjoying his job.
A 360 degree skid and a few couple of .50 AE bullets from Edward's gun made the engine of another car into a junk of flaming metal. The rest of cars shot down the road, thoroughly intent on finishing their target once and for all. All that time, Edward was finding it difficult to concentrate as Winry was asking him multiple questions.
"How did you do that?"
"Skill."
"Don't you have any other way?"
"No."
"You are supposed to be something like a….super secret agent! Then why doesn't this car have any super secret gadgets?"
"It's not mine."
"Then how come its bullet proof?"
"It belongs to a friend."
"Really?"
"Yes."
"Why are we doing this as if we are playing 20 questions?"
"You started it."
After that, she remained silent for a while, noticing the fact that there was a narrow tunnel coming up.
"Hey! So then…..does your car have any super cool gadgets?"
"No."
"Why are you answering everything in one or two words?"
"Because that is the answer. That is what you wanted, wasn't it?"
The simplicity of his answer struck her dumb. Her mind noted that her tone was all riled up, her hair was a mess and her face was red with anger. While his tone was absolutely calm, he retained control. However it seemed as if that was not the case as she noted that their car had slowed down somewhat. A mistake that even Edward took some time to realize.
Promptly as he realized his mistake, a car slammed into the back while another began pushing his car continuously from Winry's side. In short, both cars had stuck themselves to either of the sides of their car and were pushing the car to the wall. It seemed senseless, but then Winry noticed that there was a huge and heavy pile of machinery that was kept there for some maintenance work almost 500 meters away from their position. It seemed as if they wanted his car to crash on it, and they did mean business. Edward did try to slow down or alter his course, but the other cars forbid him from doing it so. Winry was letting her tears fall freely then, and Edward was gritting his teeth. The situation was certainly grim and he needed an escape route. Fast.
Suddenly, he noticed that the tunnel was circular.
"All right. If that's how you all are going to play, then let's PLAY!"
With that, he revved up the engine, shifted into a more suitable gear and sped up the car. With that, he turned the wheel towards the direction of the wall, trying to get the car on it. It failed initially, and the failure was responded by the shortening of the distance between the car and the machine considerably, but he did not lose hope.
"COME ON!" And with that cry, the car was successfully able to climb the wall, all due to momentum. The car defied gravity, going up the wall and completing its loop like motion as it touched down on the opposite side. The following 2 cars were too shell shocked at the turn of events…..so much that they failed to see the machinery and promptly crashed into it. The car which was formerly behind Edward's car was going to swerve off at the last possible moment, thus giving it ample time to get away. However, the chain of events caught its driver completely by surprise, and its explosion caught the other car as well. During that, Edward had completed his loop and had landed safely ahead. When Edward shot out of the tunnel, he noticed that Winry had fallen unconscious.
Sighing to himself, he continued out in the dark night.
Sorry for the short chapter, but this just included the getaway. Wanted to include a fistfight here, but decided against it.
I will be publishing a new FMA fic soon. Naturally, it shall be EdWin, and AU. That too will be sort of a spy story, based of something. Just check out my profile later.
And in case if anyone gets that bright idea, I AM NOT basing this story and the soon-to-be published fic on Knight and Day.
Tell me how his chapter was! Again, I am sorry for the late update, and the shortness.
And again... thanks to 'That Summer Together' for beta-ing this chap. ( p.s for her or her friends. Did I get the name right?)
