AN: Sorry about the inactivity. I have not abandoned the story, I've just been bogged up with schoolwork. Anyways, it is time for character development so enjoy! Note for story: inevitable RootxShaw (You have been warned).
Chapter 10: What just happened?
Jim looks around at the massive empty room that used to house what Root called "God". Kate was standing next to me, watching the man and Root.
"You wanted to free The Machine Ms. Groves, but I already did." The man in glasses says, but Root just stands there.
"My name is Root!" she yells, spinning around aiming her gun at the man.
Bang! There is a small puff of smoke from her shoulder and Root drops to her knees without a sound. I spin around to face the new threat only to bashed in the face with a gun for my efforts. Everything goes black.
Shaw hears the sound of boots and turns around, USP raised. I am met with three women, of similar build to the two I had just knocked out, and a man. All had weapons pointed at John, Harold, and I.
"05, you and your pet secure the door. 04, you go wake up 01 but make sure 02 is up first." The lead one in a green shirt orders.
The last part didn't make sense to me. Wake up the second in command BEFORE the leader? What? The woman in a black shirt and the man, who seemed to follow said woman around like a dog, went to the door while the woman in a yellow shirt went to the two unmoving forms, leaving the one in a green shirt.
My curiosity finally got the better of me, "Why are you waking up your leader last?" I ask, Reese shot me a look and Harold went pale.
"I've been told you'll have read up on us, yes? If you want to wake up our insane and obsessive leader without him, be my guest." She replies and then there is a shout from the doorway and a Hersh and some agents come in.
After a short stalemate we leave with the six newcomers and Root.
Roughly a week later:
Shaw wakes up early and does her usual routine: snack, exercise, shower, and eat. I have just finished devouring my breakfast when my phone rings.
"What do you want, Harold?" I ask, hoping for a number.
*sigh* "We have another number, Ms. Shaw." Harold replies and I hang up.
I grab my USP and another pistol and put them in my belt before leaving. I walk up to the next door in the hallway and knock. Jim quietly opens the door and puts his finger to his lips.
"Shh, Kate is still sleeping.", He says, slipping out into the hall slightly, "What do you need, ma'am?" He asks.
"I got a number and might need something... special." I reply.
He gestures inside before going in and I follow. We are met with a grumpy looking Kate, who I ignore, as we walk into the armoury. I go over to one of the racks and enter the code they gave me so I can take weapons out. R-O-O-T. Yeah, I wasn't too pleased with my code. I grab an MP5 and some ammo before securing the rack once more. Just because I want to make Reese jealous and Harold nervous I gesture for Jim and Kate to follow me.
Harold was sitting in his chair, looking at the board. Their number was Leon, he had angered some Neo-Nazis...again. I had also taken down The Firewall's stuff. Speaking of which, with Ms. Groves no longer free the five don't get orders from her anymore. Strangely enough, Ms. Groves had given them orders to revert to Ms. Shaw for orders. I will never understand those women.
"Who's the number and when do I get to shoot them" someone asked and I jumped in my seat.
I turned around, "Ms. Shaw, I must ask the you do not do that." I say before noticing who was with her.
Ms. Shaw rolled her eyes and walked up to the board while Mr. Rogers and the other Ms. Groves stood at attention with the same gun that Ms. Shaw has in their hands. Just then Mr. Reese walked in, saw the two and froze.
"You may take the day off, Mr. Reese. I think the situation is handled." I say, eying the weapons the two held once more.
"Did Harold have any info on who has our target?" Jim asks.
I nod my head, "A group of Neo-Nazis."
Kate and Jim freeze and look at each other before continuing. I shrug before going up to the door to where Leon was being held. The wimp had got himself catpured again! Unbelievable! I count down on my fingers and send a kick at the door, which swings wide open. There are five men standing around Leon. I shoot the one who looks like the leader in the kneecap and he goes down. Kate and Jim then rush in and shoot the four remaining men in the center of mass, killing them, before walking up the the survivor. I go over to Leon.
"There's three of you now!?" Leon shouts and Kate gives a little chuckle.
"Do you know who you are messing with?" The surviving Neo-Nazi demands and in response Kate stands on his wounded leg.
"Filth." She spats before putting a bullet in between his eyes.
Jim takes her shoulder and leads her out, leaving me standing there surprised. I have never heard her speak before now.
"Um...Can you let me go...please?" Leon asks and I roll my eyes before briskly walking out, leaving him behind...and still chained.
AN: There you go, don't forget to review if you have the time. OCs are still being accepted so don't be afraid to submit one (or more).