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Okay so sorry it took so long to update but I have been increasingly busy this last week & then FF wouldn't let me sign in and it was just a drama.
Please enjoy the newest chapter & hopefully the one after it isnt far behind (fingers crossed)
Thanks for the continuing reveiws, alerts etc they are all appreciated.
Lottie.

Disclaimer; not mine...

Previously; Two small run down and secluded shacks; just waiting to be discovered by the agent and detective.

Kensi and Deeks huddled together silently, lying down in the still sodden dirt, pulling out binoculars for a better look.
They were surprised as to what they had found. An isolated and run down small hunting shack with all interior lights shining brightly through the small windows.

Various discarded pieces of scrap metal were scattered through a small yard and another smaller shack stood haphazardly put together behind the first one, with no lights showing. A small pickup truck was parked beside the 'house' bonnet up and engine exposed.
Kensi passed the binoculars to Deeks so he could get a better look too. After what seemed like hours of silence, Deeks finally moved closer to Kensi and whispered directly into her ear.

"It looks as though no one is home"

Kensi nodded and leaned into Deeks. "Did you notice the coils of barbed wire by the second shed?" Kensi asked pointing them out to Deeks. Deeks placed the binoculars back against his eyes and examined where Kensi had pointed.

"This is definitely where this maniac is hiding out" Deeks decided pointing out the obvious. Kensi nodded agreeing with Deeks, shivering against him from the cold.

"We should get a closer look. Could be our last opportunity to contact Ops for a while" Kensi suggested once again focusing on the small enclosed area.

"What if we get caught down there?" Deeks whispered somewhat concerned.

"Like you said Deeks looks like no one is home. We will just have to be careful; there are most likely cameras set up on the perimeter. We will get in and get out"

"Kens…" Deeks said grabbing Kensi's full attention. "Are you sure? I don't want to risk it if we don't have to"
Kensi didn't respond straight away but looked intently at Deeks trying to read his masked expression whilst Deeks mimicked these actions.

"Deeks it's now or never. It's our chance to really nail this guy" Kensi stated somewhat stubbornly. She was freezing cold, tired and pissed and Kensi wanted to make sure that this sadist knew it. Deeks smiled at Kensi, standing back up off the muddy grown, offering Kensi a hand in the process which she willingly took.

Wiping excess dirt of his shirt Deeks looked at Kensi. "So plan of action?"

Kensi looked back down the ridge and then back at Deeks. "I think we should…." Kensi started whispering hastily.

Since last checking in with Ops, Callen and Sam were still yet to say a word to one another, both focusing on fastening their movements and staying alive. They were no more than ten minutes out of the forest, within reach of the sanctuary of the Dodger where they could eagerly await the arrival of the backup squad, in the warmth and out of the cold howling wind.

"G…" Sam whispered harshly causing Callen to stop.

"Sam…" Callen started confused. The sudden sound of Sam's voice amongst the various noises of the forest had startled Callen, which was something he would never admit. He had been so concentrated on listening for anything else that he had been underprepared.

"Shh…" Sam almost scolded, bringing up a hand to indicate to Callen to still his movements.
The two agents stood in the eerie darkness in silence, with the only light source provided by the dimming torch.

"Did you hear that?" Sam whispered pointing in the direction of the thickest tree line. Callen cocked his head and tried to listen for any peculiar noise over the familiar howling wind and rustling leaves. Callen was about to object to Sam's paranoia when he heard the distinct sound of snapping twigs and leaves under a heavy foot.

Callen snapped his head back to Sam who instantly shut off the torch, not wanting to give their position away. Sam and Callen lowered themselves to the ground and waited for any more movement, but heard nothing. Callen groped around on the ground, moving closer to Sam so that they could continue to communicate.

"Someone is watching us" Callen commented whispering just above the wind.
Sam didn't respond, allowing Callen to assume that he agreed with him. After several moments in silence a very distinct sound was heard that raised Sam and Callen's concern even more, the cocking of a shot gun.

Skilfully weaving through the trees at almost running pace, the individual was working his way to the top of Hunter's Valley without any extra effort, despite the increased weight of his weapons. He knew where everything was placed, what precaution was needed and where, but what he also knew was where his newest victims were located.
Whilst not originally apart of the plan, they would be considered a warm up, a trial run before he got the grand prize in the man and the woman.

Silently crushing leaves under his heavy boots, the man came upon the small passage that no doubt the two men where most likely to follow, for it was distinct and easy to pass through. Taking cover in the dense tree line, the man continued to breathe heavily from a mix of exertion and anticipation. Adrenaline was coursing through his veins, which he hoped wouldn't impede his judgement or his ability to mould into the environment around him.

Now silently he sat and he waited for he knew it would not be long before he would have what he was waiting for. The men appeared silently, thoroughly clearing the area ahead of them, careful not to misstep.
The individual smiled triumphantly to himself once again, edging closer to the two men so that he could have a better look through his night vision goggles. That's when he made a mistake, a mistake which the larger man caught.

A quick conversation between the two men and the torch was off and they had lowered themselves to the ground. They had stopped moving and now were sitting ducks. Reaching off to the side the individual picked up his shot gun, freshly loaded with ammunition and took aim into the dark at those before him. Cocking the shot gun the man continued to smile, thinking about how easily he was going to achieve his motives.

Kensi and Deeks were walking side by side, shoulders brushing against one another as were their hands. Deeks had his weapon drawn, whilst Kensi illuminated the intended path with the torch. They agent and detective had decided earlier, that there would have to be a path down to the small shack that was safe, for the individual that occupied it would not risk becoming intertwined within one of his own death traps.

The plan had been kept simple. Get down to the shack safely, alert Ops to their situation and position, retreat and hide until they were extracted. And they had to do all this without drawing attention to themselves, whilst staying out of the view of any cameras. Yes the plan sounded simple in theory but both Kensi and Deeks knew that it was going to be harder to execute than discussed.

They had also discussed that they needed to fast for they were unaware when their 'friend' would returning, deciding it was better not to clear the perimeter, breaking protocol, but saving precious time. The incline was becoming steeper, causing it to become harder for Kensi and Deeks to maintain their footing. Kensi slipped forward grabbing onto a small tree trunk, cursing loudly. Deeks grabbed her by the hips and helped her to straighten up.

"Thanks" Kensi smiled standing on the spot trying to maintain her bearings. They were now no more than 100 metres from the edge of the clearing and there was still no sign of anyone being present, except for the bright lights.
Kensi pulled out the binoculars once again; scanning the surrounding tree line for any obvious camera's but came up empty handed. Turning to Deeks, Kensi began to whisper.

"No signs of any cameras, but I bet there are some hidden well. Will just have to be extra careful"

Deeks nodded and raised his weapon, indicating to Kensi he was ready. Kensi nodded in return mimicking Deeks actions. It was now or never, Kensi thought silently to herself as she and Deeks began to break through the threshold of the clearing, unknowingly activating a silent alarm that alerted the individual who had been harassing them that someone was now within range of the dwelling.

Kensi and Deeks moved swiftly through the various piles of rusted metal, twisted and contorted in unusual ways, neither speaking a word, almost holding their breath as they waited for anything to happen.

The pair made it up to the larger shack unheeded, both rounding to the door at the side, standing on opposite sides.
Kensi and Deeks shared a knowing look, and gave each other a small smile and then a nod. Deeks grabbed the makeshift door handle pulling it strongly, exposing the interior of the shack to Kensi. Resting the door against his shoulder, Deeks followed Kensi into the small shack that was empty as expected, but found several things that weren't.

The small room was cluttered with minimal room to move around in. On the front wall were several computer screens, situated above a heavily cluttered desk. To the right was a wall of weapons and various torturous devices that were clearly meant to inflict harm on the victim and kill them if need be. In the left corner a small grimy bunk lay, unkempt and dirty with mud and grass. The set up was primitive for any normal individual but both Kensi and Deeks knew they weren't messing with a 'normal' person.

Holstering their weapons, Kensi and Deeks shared another look, this time of great concern. Displayed on the computer screens, that were each split into four different squares, was the different footage of locations around the forest. Kensi approached the screens and desk shocked, for she had not suspected that there was this much surveillance situated around the forest. Deeks, who was as equally shocked took in the wall of weapons, which held some that he hoped he would never have to endure.

"Kens this guy is more dangerous than we thought…." Deeks concluded indicating to the wall.

Kensi turned to face Deeks. "Deeks he has been tracking us since the third marker. It's like he has been waiting for us." Kensi pointed out showing Deeks still frame shots of them exiting the third marker area both covered in paint.

"How did we miss that?" Deeks mumbled to himself continuing to look at the various other pictures that Kensi held out to him. Kensi didn't reply, knowing that Deeks didn't want her to answer that question. They had both become so engrossed in the idea of boot camp being all about training neither had expected they would have wound up in a life or death situation.

"C'mon we need to keep looking for a transmitter." Kensi prompted whilst Deeks continued to stare. Deeks shook his head to seemingly wake himself up from his trance.

"Let's search this shack first, okay? But be quick, we need to get out of here as soon as possible" Deeks decided earning himself no arguments from Kensi, who one hundred precent agreed with Deeks for she definitely did not want to be around when whoever claimed this place as 'home' arrived.

Callen and Sam drew there weapons and aimed them into the dark, not knowing if they were even close to the individual that was hiding within the dark dense depths of the shrubbery.
They hadn't heard anything since the sound of the gun cocking, but they didn't want to give away their position by being the first to engage in the gun fire.

Sam trying to scan the tree line but the crushing darkness was not helping the situation and with the overcast clouds no natural light was being provided by the bright moon.

So now all they two could do was sit in silence and wait, for they could not risk moving as that increased their chance of being shot.

The man put his finger on the trigger, it was done, and he could have both these obstacles done within a matter of seconds. Closing his eyes and taking one deep breathe, the man began to visualise pulling the trigger and the result. But before he could complete his internal fantasy, he was brought back to realty by the ringing in his ears. He recognised that ringing, it was exhilaratingly familiar.

Someone had breached the perimeter of his home… The man and woman. They were there now waiting for him, unsuspecting and unknowing. Now he faced a dilemma, shoot the sitting ducks or go after his main prize. The ringing in his ears was to over powering, a decision was easily made.

To retreat, to find and capture the man and the woman, the newest toys for his game. Releasing the leaver to uncock the gun, then man gathered his weapons and affects, standing back up to full height. Glancing once more at the two low lying men, the individual took off in the opposite direction, excited by what he was about to find.

Kensi and Deeks began to frantically search the small space, being careful not to obviously disturb the belongings for they didn't want anyone to know they had been there. Deeks continued to search the overly occupied desk whilst Kensi, made quick work of disabling several of the weapons that were displayed on the wall.

"How's it going Kens?" Deeks asked his back still turned to Kensi.

"Most are now non-functional until someone realises what I've done and fixes them but that should take a while." Kensi informed now searching again for a transmitter.

"Find anything?" Kensi asked

"Nothing" Deeks responded now looking over the computer screens, hoping that he might be able to spot, Callen or Sam, or even a response team that was coming to retrieve them.

Kensi came to stand beside Deeks, her search efforts leaving her empty handed. Like Deeks she began intently searching the cameras for any life form but still could not spot anything.

Suddenly a hunched over man, shorter and heavier than Deeks, appeared on screen, moving fast as though he was on a mission. The sudden appearance startled Kensi, causing her to grab Deeks bicep strongly in shock.
Then man moved off screen as quickly as he had moved on screen, causing Kensi and Deeks increasing discomfort. After several minutes of silent staring, Kensi whispered to Deeks.

"Where was that?"

Deeks looked from the screen to Kensi. "I don't know" Deeks honestly replied, for he was as shocked as Kensi. The two shared another look, both beginning to become less controlled in masking their emotions.

"We need to disable these cameras" Deeks decided looking for a master outlet that would shut the cameras and monitor system down.

"How Deeks, it's not like we have Eric here to do it for us. And if they don't work then whoever that man was will know we have been here." Kensi suddenly argued.

"Kensi I'd rather him know we have been here, then have him watch us escape. Now c'mon" Deeks responded sounding frustrated, not at Kensi but at the situation.

Kensi relented and tried to help Deeks figure a way to shut down the functioning system. For a person who didn't know to maintain appropriate living conditions then man sure knew how to put together a technology fuelled circuit.
Seeing a baseball bat in the corner, Kensi walked over to and picked it up. Bringing it back to the now typing Deeks, Kensi brought it to his attention.

"We could just smash it up with this." Kensi suggested. Deeks shook his head.

"I was thinking we shut it all down. It will take at least ten minutes to reboot with all these monitors and by then we will far enough away and it's not immediately notable" Deeks suggested beginning the shutdown pathway as he spoke. Kensi nodded at Deeks but did not release the bat from her grip. Deeks gave Kensi a sparing look.

"You aren't going to hit me with that are you?" Deeks asked nervously.

"Deeks really? We are in how much danger and you are making jokes." Kensi commented rolling her eyes.

"I wasn't joking, you look like you are about to kill someone." Deeks informed standing away from the computer heading to clear the front door.

"Well… maybe that's because I am. Now let's get out of here" Kensi said as she followed Deeks to the threshold of the door.

"Couldn't agree with you more partner" Deeks smiled clearing the door, holding it open for Kensi.

Cautiously walking between the two shacks, Kensi and Deeks kept their eyes open for any signs of the mysterious man that was roaming through the woods at an seemingly fast pace. The agent and detective were now on edge, something the two skilled individuals were no used to. They were trained for these situations but with so much of the previous events being out of their own control they were not enjoying the position they were in.

The pair were silent, watching their steps, avoiding being cut by any wayward shards of metal or in some cases glass. They were nearly clear of both huts when Deeks looked back over his shoulder, scrutinizing the unsearched hut.

"Kens, we need to search that hut" Deeks decided suddenly out of the blue. It had been only minutes before that he wanted to be as far away as possible from these possible torture dungeons, but now is curiosity as to whether there were means of communication in the other hut.

Kensi turned to Deeks looking concerned. "Deeks we don't know where this guy is, he could be here any second, we need to get out of here." Kensi argued.

"Kens, it won't take a minute, trust me" Deeks pleaded placing a soft hand on Kensi's shoulder. Kensi glanced behind Deeks at the shack and then back at Deeks.

"Fine, but we have to be quick"

Deeks nodded and began to quickly back track his steps, weapons drawn approaching the hut with a cause in mind. The smaller shack had only one window and was noticeably smaller than the other. Glancing at the un-roadworthy truck parked next to the shack Deeks signalled to Kensi that he was going to enter the shack.

Kensi gave Deeks a knowing look before pulling open the door for Deeks, as he had done so earlier for her. Deeks quickly cleared the one room shack that was as cluttered as the bigger one had been, leaving only just enough room for Kensi and Deeks to stand increasingly close to one another. Deeks panned the small torch around the small interior of the room, allowing Kensi to observe the different features of the room, whilst she continually rubbed up against Deeks.

The small hut looked like something out of a horror movie, with dangerous and deadly weapons discarded in various places, maps with markings on the walls and photographs of several different people each looking more traumatized and scared than the next, some even looked dead.

"This guy is fucked" Deeks announced noticing blood stains on the small worktop.

Kensi didn't say anything, picking up a small torch and directing it at the map on the wall, trying to ignore the pictures that framed it.

"Deeks we are nearly out of Hunter's" Kensi commented quietly leaning in closer to the map. Deeks turned on the spot and leaned in closer next to Kensi, observing the map also. The two stared intently at the map trying to find the easiest and safest way out of Hunter's for now they knew where exactly they were.

Deeks looked around the room once again, searching for something that would be a better source of light than the pitiful torch they had for when they once again embraced the wilderness. It was then when Deeks spotted the transmitter.

"Kens, look a transmitter" Deeks whispered happily, picking up the older style transmitter.

"Does it work?" Kensi whispered excitedly. Deeks fiddled with the knobs trying to locate a signal but got nothing.

"It's dead, no battery…." Deeks started to explain when suddenly a noise came from outside.

Kensi and Deeks shared a concerned look both ducking out of sight of the window. Deeks turned off his torch leaving the room to be dimly illuminated by the small bulb of Kensi's torch.

"Someone is out there" Kensi whispered.

"I am going to take a quick look, okay?" Deeks questioned squeezing Kensi's hand, which had somehow become conjoined to his in the sudden events.

"Deeks" Kensi whispered as Deeks began to stand back up to full height. Deeks indicated for Kensi to be quiet whilst looking apologetic. He should have listened to Kensi and gotten the hell out of their when they had the chance. Now they had become sitting ducks for this crazed lunatic who had been trying to hunt them like wild animals.

Deeks peered over the top of the window pain, trying to remain as concealed by the shadows as possible. Kensi had been right someone was out there. The man from the camera was back and was approaching the larger hut with great speed as though he was zeroing in on his prey. Deeks swallowed drily, it was going to be difficult to get out of this one.

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Well there you another chapter finished. Not much longer until its all over.
Sorry if either of the characters are OOC, I tried to fix most of it but some may have slipped through..
I hope you enjoyed. Let me know what you think :)