A/N: Here it is! Hope you like it! The confrontation with the kidnappers was originally going to be in this chapter, but it would have been too long. So that's going to be in chap 12. I promise it is! I know lots of people are dying to know what happens but please be patient and this will be an awesome story! I already have everything planned out in my head!
Friday, 6am –
This is it. This is the day. Those were the first thoughts when Ned opened his eyes first thing in the morning. Thankfully he didn't have any nightmares. He sat up in his bed and looked out his window to see the sun coming up. The golden rays were peaking through his closed blinds. He got out of bed and got dressed. When he went downstairs, his mom and dad were rushing around the house trying to get ready. His mom was putting her makeup on while looking for her shoes. And his dad still had half of his face covered in shaving cream while trying to look for the car keys.
"We are leaving soon Ned. We'll get breakfast at the station." His dad said without even looking at him.
"Mr. Mosely told us to be at the station at 6:30. They will take us to the place from there." His mom said.
The police station was less than 10 minutes away so Ned wasn't worried about the time. He had more important things to worry about. So meanwhile he was waiting for his parents, he stepped out to his backyard for a moment. The sun was out shining brightly and there was a nice breeze going. He wanted to collect his thoughts before he left. So he sat on his back steps, and took in the scenery. Well, I don't really know what to think right now. I'm about to go risk my life to save the girl I love. What would anyone think if they knew that was going to happen? I have been training my butt off this whole week. I hope it pays off.
"Ned come on, were going!" his mom yelled from inside. Ned stood up and went to the car. On the way there, the car was filled with silence. Everyone had their own thoughts swimming in their minds. His mother broke the silence and said,
"Ned, I know you must be pretty nervous right now. But I just want to say, be careful." She said.
"Yes son, please be cautious when you go in there." His dad said.
"I will, don't worry." Ned said.
"And don't do anything stupid." His mom said.
"I won't." Ned answered
"Well knowing you, we're just saying that ahead of time." His dad said. Ned just smirked.
Same time, with the kidnappers –
Moze was awakened by the sound of a car engine. Nate drove the van into the warehouse. Gavin was directing him where to park the van. Lee was by the table where there was tons of ammunition. He was loading his gun when Gavin came over to him. He chuckled when he saw his gun.
"What?" Lee asked
"You're still using a Colt?" Gavin asked while pointing to the hand gun.
"Yea." Lee answered
"Well I don't have to use a Colt, because I have a Glock." He said taking the gun out and showed him.
"How did you get that! Mostly cops use those." Lee asked
"I got it from… someone. It's better than that." he said pointing to the Colt with his eyes. Gavin then walked away and Lee starred at his gun awkwardly. Moze was still tied up in the chair when Gavin came over.
"I hope you're ready for today. You better wish they do what I say." He said passing by Moze. She couldn't say anything smart back because her mouth was taped shut. Moze looked out the window that was high up and noticed that it was looking like it was going to rain.
6:26 am. With Ned -
They arrived at the station and Ned was already feeling nervous. It looks like it's going to rain now. That's weird, it was so sunny earlier. Ned took that as a bad sign. When they got inside of the station, there were people everywhere. Swat guys were swarming to get ready. They were putting on their bullet proof vests and loading their rifles. Ned spotted Agent Landers and Agent Cermack surrounded by lots of FBI agents. They were telling them where to take their positions.
"I'll go find some doughnuts." Ned's dad said walking away. Ned saw Cookie across the room and waved at him. Cookie noticed and walked over. Ned's mom wandered off to talk to Cookie's mom.
"Hey Ned." He said
"Hey, so um…are you nervous?" Ned asked
"More then you could imagine. You?" he said
"I'm practically shaking." Ned answered. Suddenly, Mr. Mosely saw them and came over.
"Hello guys." He said with a cup of coffee in his hands. The suit he was wearing was all wrinkled and his tie was messily made. His hair was a mess, and it looks like he hasn't slept in days. He was also sweating a lot. He was clearly worse than Ned and Cookie.
"Mr. Mosely! Are you okay!" Ned asked.
"Oh, don't worry about me guys, I'll be fine. But right now, let's just get you guys ready. Follow me." He said. They went over to the group of agents that were huddled around listening to the instructions.
"Good, you're here." Agent Landers said. He reached over and grabbed 2 ear pieces.
"You guys will be wearing these." He said as he put them down.
"Now take a look here." Agent Cermack said as Ned, Cookie, and Mr. Mosely leaned in closer.
"Ned and Simon, when you two go in, give them the case that has the fake in it and acquire Jennifer. That is your main objective. Make sure they give her to you before or at the same time as you give them the painting. Don't give him the painting if he doesn't give you her. We don't want him to leave with the fake and with Jennifer." He said
"Of course." Ned said.
"Are we going to wear bullet proof vests?" Cookie asked agent Landers
"No." he said simply
"What!" Cookie and Ned both exclaimed
"Why not!" Ned asked.
"The vests are bulky. If they see you're wearing them, they might freak and back out." Agent Landers replied.
"You're making us go in there unprotected! They have guns!That will make it more dangerous for us! You might send us to our deaths!" Ned yelled. By now, Cookie, Mr. Mosely, and some FBI agents, were trying to hold Ned back as he continued ranting.
"Do you even care!" Ned asked. Agent Landers just stared at him fiercely with a vicious gaze, clearly not fazed by what Ned said.
"Ned just stop talking, you can't say those kinds of things to a guy with his authority. Just relax." Mr. Mosely whispered to Ned. He realized he was right and calmed down. The men released him and stood close to him just in case. Ned gave Agent Landers a look and walked away towards his parents. They were standing a little ways off and saw everything that happened.
"Okay, let's continue." Agent Landers said as they all got back to what they were doing.
"You okay?" his mom asked softly.
"Yea. I'm fine." Ned lied. Cookie came over as well along with Mr. Mosely.
"Well, you won't go totally unprotected. Remember what I told you guys in the car?" Mr. Mosely asked Ned and Cookie.
"Yea." Ned said and Cookie nodded.
"I'll give them to you when we get there." He said. They both nodded.
"Alright, let's mount up! Let's go!" Agent Landers said as they finished the briefing. Everyone hurried to get their equipment and get outside to the cars.
"We better get going." Ned's dad said.
"You should use the restroom before we leave Neddy." His mom suggested.
"Yea, I should." Ned said as he went to the restroom. Everyone was waiting for him so they can leave. After Ned finished doing his business, he took one last look in the mirror. Well, this is it. This is our chance.
"Moze, I'm coming." Ned said as he left the restroom and off to save Moze.
A/N: I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Btw – Thanks to SoulofRepose, Stormheart13, DecemberSaturdayfan, and lonerwolf1 for encouraging me to continue this story. I really appreciate you guys sticking with me so far! Thanks so much! :D
