Chapter 11:
Jack and Percy dove for cover behind the rental car. Jack quipped as he and Percy returned fire, "I guess I can kiss my deposit goodbye. I knew I shoulda got insurance."
Percy was awestruck; here they were in the middle of a firefight they didn't how many shooters they were dealing with, they were outgunned and they didn't know where the shooters were even firing from and Jack was making jokes. She pulled out her phone as Jack ducked back behind the bullet riddled car and executed a tactical reload. He popped back up and loosed a half dozen shots as she frantically tried to call Pride.
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Bierko said, "We have them pinned down."
Bereznikov replied as he reloaded his .45 HK UMP, "Yes but we must never forget who we are facing?"
Bierko turned rage filled eyes on his compatriot and said as he turned the scarred of his face toward his friend, You do not need to remind me who we are facing Nikolai. I am well aware of what that animal is capable of."
And indeed he did; for back in 2012 Bierko and a Russian separatist movement tried to disrupt a peace treaty then President Obama was signing with Russian President Vladimir Suvorov by threatening to detonate VX nerve gas in LA. Unfortunately for him Jack and OSP either killed or incarcerated his entire cell. He had his face burnt during the take down and subsequent brawl with Jack. He had been severely injured when a steam pipe burst in his face thanks to Jack Gibbs. Bereznikov said, "You will have you vengeance my friend."
Bierko nodded as they swung back around the corner and opened fire.
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When Percy couldn't reach Pride Jack yanked out his phone and made a quick call. They were both down to their last few rounds when a black Dodge Dakota came barreling forward. The distraction was all Jack and Percy need. Percy put two rounds center mass into Bereznikov while Jack put one in his head and a round into Bierko's shoulder. Just as the slides on their guns locked back the driver leaned out and put two rounds into Bierko's right knee. Jack yelled as he and Percy jumped up and made a mad dash for the Dakota, "GET IN THE TRUCK I'LL GET THE COMMIE PRICK."
Percy nodded as she dove into the passenger seat. Jack ran up and delivered a brutal front kick, fracturing Bierko's jaw and knocking him out cold then he threw his unconscious form into the bed of the truck and dove in behind him and yelled, "GO, GO, GO."
The driver gave a brisk nod and sped away.
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Saunders was fuming; he glared over at Emerson as he said, "I can't fucking believe those bloody commie bastards just went off half bloody cocked."
Emerson his old CO/best friend a look as he said, "What do you bloody expect from godless commies."
Mandy said as her and the other two Russians entered the warehouse, "Aw I don't know David; they make good foot soldiers."
Both Emerson and Saunders glared at Mandy and the two Russians as Saunders spat what the bloody hell are you doing here Mandy?"
Many replied, "I wanted my revenge on Gibbs so Dudayev sent me and these two here to help you kill him."
Emerson asked with disgust dripping from every word, "Who are these two tossers?"
Mandy replied, "This Vassily Komulakov former GRU and Lenoid Truchenko former VDV. Now quit being stupid pricks and tell us the score."
Both Emerson and Saunders shot her a death glare as they told her about Bierko's and Bereznikov's disappearance. Komulakov asked, "What happened to Nikolai?"
Emerson spat, "Do I look like I bloody know?"
Truschenko took a step toward Saunders when he felt the cold steel of Emerson's 9MM Browning Hi-Power on the back of his head and Emerson saying, "One more step mate and I'll happily splatter your commie brains all over the bleeding room."
Mandy threw up her hands in exasperation as she said, "Boys, boys play nice or someone's gonna die."
They all gave her a look as Saunders said, "Let's formulate a bloody plan."
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Hey drove until they came to a huge vacant warehouse on the docks. Once the truck was inside and the doors were closed Jack threw a zip tied and hooded Bierko onto the cold concrete floor and hopped out of the truck bed as Percy and the driver joined him. Jack warmly embraced the driver as he said, "You saved our asses big boy."
The driver replied, "Yea just like in Kandahar right Wraith."
Jack chuckled as he said, "Special Agent Sonya Percy I'd like you to meet Cole Kurylenko; my 21C when were Rangers and my team medic."
Percy said, "Thank you for coming to our rescue Mr. Kurylenko."
Cole grinned as he said, "Please call me Cole."
She said as Cole helped Jack put Bierko on a cargo hook. Jack whipped a wicked right uppercut into his midsection, driving all of the wind from his lungs. Cole asked, "Why are you here?"
When he refused to answer Jack hit him in the midsection again. This went on for another twenty minute. Finally Jack glanced at both Percy and Cole as Percy said, "This ain't working."
Jack snarked, Gee ya think?"
Cole said, "You still have amazing people skills I see."
Jack flipped him the bird and was about to say something when suddenly they heard two vehicles pull up. Luckily they had stocked on ammo and spare mags. Jack gave each of them a nod as they all melted into the shadows. He was ready to attack whoever came through the door; however he was unprepared and surprised by who entered.
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Wentworth was dozing lightly when Gibbs and Fornell entered the interrogation room. Gibbs glared at the paratrooper turned merc. Gibbs slammed his hand down on the table as he growled, "Wake up dirt bag."
Wentworth sneered as he opened his eyes but otherwise remained still. Fornell sat down across from him and opened a file folder and started to speak, "Dale Wentworth born September 5, 1977 to an alcoholic father and a prostitute mother. Did a few stints in juvie for GTA, B&E and assault. Dropped out of school in the 9th grade but you earned your GED and enlisted in the Army in 94 and was assigned to the 101st Airborne but in 96 you were court martailed and dishonorably discharged for arms dealing, drug running and striking a superior officer. You did 11 years in Leavenworth. You got out 3 months ago and you have already committed a multitude of felonies. I have to tell you son you are in a world of shit and the only way you will escape the death penalty is if you give up the location on Sarkissian and Anatoly Dudayev."
Wentworth glared at the two federal agents as he said, "Fuck you both; I ain't a snitch."
Both men just shook their heads as they left the interrogation room.
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They were shocked as Pride led LaSalle, Gregorio and Bishop into the warehouse. Jack asked as he, Percy and Cole all stowed their pistols, "How did you find us Uncle Dwayne?"
Pride said, "I had Patton ping your phones."
Jack chuckled as Gregorio walked up to Bierko and took in his bloodied and battered features as she asked, "What happened?"
Jack replied, "He slipped."
Gregorio got in Jack's face as she yelled, "YOU TORTURED THAT MAN DIDN'T YOU? DIDN'T YOU ANSWER ME DAMMIT. YOU TORTURED A PRISONER THAT YOU HAD TAKEN INTO CUSTODY. WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE BETTER THAN THE ANIMALS WE PUT IN CAGES. I-"
Jack had heard enough. He silenced her with a look as he snarled in low menacing voice, "Back up and stop fucking yelling at me like an idiot. I am under orders by the President of the United States to and I quote use any means necessary to find and terminate with extreme prejudice any and all people connected with Pierre Sarkissian and Anatoly Dudayev and that's just what I intend to do. Now get outta my face."
Gregorio just stared at him as he shouldered her out of the way as he walked back up to Bierko. He asked, "Cole you got a taser?"
The former Army Ranger medic as he handed Jack a black Stun Master Multi-Function LED Stun Gun Alarm 4.5M. Jack thanked him as he flicked out his HALO 5 and sliced his clothes off as well as his tactical gear. After Bierko was stripped nude Jack asked in a a cold, merciless voice, "Are you ready to tell me who sent you?"
Bierko glared at him as he said, "Go ahead and torture me just like you did 5 years ago. I still have all of the scars you gave me."
Jack smirked evilly as he said in the same cold merciless growl, "Well you're fixing to get more. And I am going to torture you because I want answers. Now let's start with an easy question; did Pierre Sarkissian send you here to kill me?"
Bierko just gave hm a cocky condescending smirk. Jack gave an evil chuckle as he pressed the stun gun to Biero's scarred chest. The Russian merc let out a bloodcurdling scream. Jack pulled the stun gun away and repeated his question and this time Bierko shouted, "Yes."
Jack nodded; they were getting somewhere. He knew the Russian was terrified of him on a primal level and he knew that he had to play on that fear for all it was worth. He asked, "Who else is on your little hit squad?"
Bierko had broken out into a cold sweat and urinated on himself as Jack raised the stun gun again. He said, "Steven Saunders and David Emerson."
Jack was stunned but he kept his voice an emotionless mask as he asked, "What was your intial plan of attack?"
Bierko knew he was beat as he told Jack what Bereznikov had wanted to do. Inside he was seething; how dare they hurt Ellie or try to use her as bait to draw him out. He handed the stun gun back to Cole as he got right by Bierko's ear and hissed in the same cold and merciless growl he had used earlier, "Don't ever fuck with my family."
As soon as the words left his mouth he pulled out his pistol and put two rounds in Bierko's chest. He holstered his pistol and said, "Let's go."
As he walked out of the warehouse Gregorio ran after him and yelled, "What the hell was that?"
Jack whirled around as he said in a condescending patronizing voice, "That my dear Agent Gregorio was extreme rendition."
Gregorio was stunned at how nonchalant he was being right after he brutally tortured and murdered a man in cold blood. She said, "What you did was a felony as well as barbaric. Do you feel no shame or regret over your actions; what're you a psychopathic monster?"
His eyes were like two blazing pools of blue fire as he fixed her with a hard glare and snarled in a harsh voice, "No am I soldier trying to keep his country safe from scum like that dead piece of shit in there. Did you hear what that Russkie piece of shit said; They were going to use Ellie as bait to draw me out They were going to capture the mother of my unborn child as a pawn against me. Now you might be comfortable with asshats using Ethan McKinley or Assistant U.S. Attorney Hannah Lee against you but I do not want my loved ones as pawns. And in case you either didn't know or have forgotten I was put in charge of this investigation."
And with that they all left a fuming and uttely shocked Gregorio in their wake.
Once they were outside Percy asked, "We going to track down those other two losers?"
Jack replied, "Nope; we're going to find Garcia and wipe out this damned cartel."
At her questioning look he said, "I know those two dirt bags they'll track me down eventually so the way I see it we get the job we set out to done and let the chips fall where they may."
Pride chuckled as he said, "You sound just like Jethro. Now do you have a line on Garcia?"
Jack nodded as he told the what Hamilton had divulged. When he was finished Pride said, "We'll hit the office, stock up on weapons and go take him and the cartel down."
Jack nodded in agreement as they left.
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Using the advanced computer gear they brought Saunders was able to locate Bereznikov's phone. When they got there both Truschenko and Komulakov were enraged when they saw Bereznikov's bullet riddled corpse. Emerson said, "Well looks like Nikki boy went tits up."
Both the Russians glared at him as Saunders rumbled where is Bierko?"
Both Russians looked at him as Truschenko accused, "You never said Vladimir Bierko was on your team as well."
Saunders gave him a cold look as he said sarcastically, "Oh I didn't imagine that; well he is or more aptly was."
Mandy said, "I bet they took him somewhere for interrogation."
Komulakov said, "He will not break. He was Vympel."
Saunders chuckled darkly as he said, "You obviously have never been interrogated by Jack Gibbs."
Both Emerson and Mandy nodded emphatically as Truschenko said, "I have heard of Jack Gibbs. He is an utterly ruthless and merciless monster."
Mandy said in a psychotic trancelike voice, "We know where they are bound to go. Let's ambush them there."
Emerson saw the maniacal look in Mandy's eyes as he said, "Whatever ya say crazy bint."
She gave him a look as she said, "We will kill the Imperialist Capitalist pigs. Long live the Communist Revolution."
Both Englishmen just stared as the two Russian joined in her chant."
They just shook their heads as they said, "Let's go."
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When they pulled up the warehouse Garcia and the other Cartel bosses were hiding in Jack said as loaded Flechette rounds into the Beneli M4 Tactical shotgun, "Garcia is the only we really need alive so feel free to grease the other dirt bags."
Assistant Director Isler said as he and Gregorio walked up, "These men will be arrested and given a fair trial."
Jack rolled his eyes as said in a disdainful contempt filled voice, "Assistant Director Isler I take it."
Pride, LaSalle and Percy nodded. Jack gave a snort of derision as he said in a disrespectful, condescending voice, "I ain't impressed slick."
Assistant Director Isler was seething with rage as he snarled, "How dare you talk to me in such a manner. Do you have any idea who I am?"
Jack locked eyes with Isler as he snarled in a low menacing growl, "I don't really care who you think you are or how brutal and reprehensible you think I am. Because in the end he President gave me overall command. Now you can either fall in line and help us or bug the hell outta my OP; it's your choice."
Assistant Director Isler was quiet for several minutes then he said, "We'll follow your lead."
Jack nodded as he said, "Then get ready we go in 30 Mikes (minutes)
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When they stormed the warehouse they were surprised by the number of Cartel soldiers that were waiting for them. Jack yelled, "YOU THINK THEY WERE WAITING FOR US?"
Pride yelled back, I'D SAY THAT'S A SAFE BET."
Percy asked as her and LaSalle scurried over to where Jack was hiding, "You think Hamilton sold us out?"
Jack replied as he killed a gunman with a flechette round to the chest, "Naw; he don't even remember us being there."
Pride said as he killed a gunman with two to the chest, "There's a leak somewhere."
They all readily agreed. 15 minutes later the Cartel was wiped out except for Garcia and the Cartel boss Mr. Montez. Jack said, "You can have Montez; we'll take Garcia."
Assistant Director Isler nodded as he and Gregorio took Montez away."
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As the NCIS team led Garcia away Sanders turned to his team as he said, "Well this is just bloody perfect. What're we supposed to do now?"
Mandy replied, "We could continue on with the plan. We know where they're going."
Both Emerson and Saunders nodded in agreement as they packed up their gear and followed the NCIS team back to the office.
This chapter is a lot longer than I usually write but I had a lot to cover. The character of Cole Kurylenko is based on Cole Ortiz for his continued support and wealth of ideas
