DEBRIEF: Leviathan
5:00 to 6:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M. EST
DOD Facility, Sewer System
Jack and Cassandra quickly stormed the corridor. They started shooting, giving the terrorists no chance to retaliate. Three of them fell quickly while the others shoved their way into the hallway. The FBI agents on the other side walked along the wall, the lead agent taking his time to shoot. The terrorists started to pop out from the hallway. Stray bullets came by, striking the lead agent in knee. He screamed as he fell. The others tried to support him while taking action against the terrorists.
"Sir, Agent Holdings is down." One of the agents radioed in as they stood their ground, taking more defensive positions.
"Damn it," Jack muttered to himself. "We need to move." Jack reloaded his automatic and looked down the corridor. He could see the leg of one of terrorists, and he took careful aim. He shot short bursts, striking the terrorist's knee and foot. The terrorist made a loud howl as he fell out of the hallway. When he hit the floor, Jack fired a few more times into his chest, silencing him forever. He looked at his gun as he attempted to reload it, but the hammer got stuck.
"Jack, look out," Cassandra called out to him when another terrorist came running out of the hallway. Jack didn't have enough time to draw his pistol when the terrorist started to shoot at him. But before the terrorist could get a better aim on him, Cassandra fired four rounds into the man's chest. Jack took a deep breath and fixed his gun. He made a quick nod and continued his assault on the hallway. There was one left, but he was focusing his attention on the FBI agents. Jack cunningly came up from behind him and grabbed his back, drawing his knife. The knife pierced the terrorist's spine. The pain that surged through the man must have felt everlasting, until death finally took him.
"How are you guys?" Jack called out to them. Only two FBI agents walked out from the darkness.
"We're okay, sir." One of them answered him.
"Okay, we need to keep moving."
5:12 P.M. EST
Independence Avenue, Washington DC
Chloe stared down at her monitor. She didn't know what else to do. Her expertise could only go so far. At these kind of moments, Chloe wished she was back at CTU. It was strange being out in the field. She'd done it before, but last time she had an automatic and a man was trying to run her over. All she could do was monitor her laptop. The infrared scan was one of the remaining windows opened.
She could tell the gunfight was not going well. It was easy to distinguish those who were fighting, and those who were dead. Chloe just frowned and continued to monitor the firefight. She could see Jack lead the others into the corridor heading towards the control room. The battle must have been intense.
5:17 P.M. EST
DOD Facility, Sewer System
"Cassandra," Jack yelled. "I need you to take out the terrorist on the right. When I tell you, take him out. I'll get the one on the left." Cassandra nodded and gripped her gun tighter. "Okay… now!" They both wrapped around the corner and started shooting. Jack clipped the neck of the terrorist on the left, and Cassandra crippled the man on the right by striking his lower abdomen several times. "Okay, go." When they fell, the other two FBI agents took point.
As they took the lead, Jack and Cassandra quickly followed. He reloaded his pistol as he dropped his automatic. The corridor started to shrink as they got closer to the control room. They could hear the gunfire from the room. The four guards must have taken good defense positions. Jack hoped that they could hold them off until he could get there. He mainly hoped that Audrey was still safe.
"I'll be there soon," he whispered to himself. He wanted a life with her more then anything and he wasn't going to allow anyone to stop him.
5:24 P.M. EST
Central Control Room, DOD Facility
The last guard fell to Matt's men. They quickly entered the control room and they barricaded desks and chairs against the door. Matt looked around and walked over to the monitor. He turned it on and started searching for exits from the facility.
Alaric searched the room and found scissors in one of the drawers. He walked over to a broken mirror and began cutting his hair. Audrey watched him and wondered what kind of man he was. Alaric paused and looked at Audrey. She broke eye contact and stared at the floor. Alaric smiled and walked over to her.
"My name is Alaric Amery," he said. "What is your name?"
"Audrey—Audrey Raines," she muttered.
"Well, Audrey, I hope you are not afraid of me."
"Why should I be afraid of you?"
"Because, I'm a criminal."
"I've been in worse situations."
"Yes, I've heard about your dilemma in China. Terrible, terrible thing to happen to such a beautiful woman."
"How did you know about me in China?"
"Oh, I know more then you know Audrey. Like I know you were once married to a Paul Raines. You used to work for the Depart of Defense. And you were romantically involved with Jack Bauer, my brother's nemesis. By the way he's been chasing us through this cursed facility, I believe he still loves you. And I'm certain you feel the same way."
"How do you know so much about me?"
"Well I'm not always in my cell. And I still do have my source, even if I'm in prison."
"What did you do?"
"What do you mean? Did you not read my profile?"
"No…"
"Well since I'm an enemy of Europe, I'm an enemy of America. Actually, I never hated you Americans, that's my little brother's passion."
"Are you doing this because the government deported your father?"
"No, of course not. That's our moral motivation. In reality, we just want to get rich and cause as much mayhem and destruction as we can before we die. Life is short Audrey. We must not waste it on others."
"Why are you telling me all this?"
"Well, you see, I don't believe I'm really a bad man. Yes, I've done bad things, but I'm no monster. My little brother, yes, he's a monster. But I try to use my brain before mindless killings. If you don't want to talk to me, then just say so."
"What do you want to know?"
"Ah, you are smart. Good, it will make things much easier. I want to know more about Jack Bauer. I know the basics, but I want to know what makes him tick."
"I can tell you one thing, he will stop you and your messed up family."
"Haha, I like that spunk of yours, but do not take my hospitality for granted. I assure you, I can be more ruthless then my little brother and a lot more vindictive. How about this Audrey, lets play a game. I'll ask you a question, and then you ask me a question. Is this okay with you?"
"Fine."
"Okay then. Good. How much do you love Jack Bauer?"
"What?"
"You heard me."
"I'd—I'd die for him."
"Okay. What's your question."
"If you want to get rich, then why do you need me for?"
"Well, my brother wants to use you as a defense against Jack Bauer. I'm pretty sure you've figured that out, but you just wanted to make sure. If you had a chance, would you kill me?"
"Y—Yes… Why do you want to know that?"
"I feel that his will be my last mission, don't tell my siblings. I'm pretty sure someone will end up killing me, and I would like that person to be you.
"Why?"
"Well, if I were to die, I'd like to be killed by a beautiful woman. Was it terrible in China?"
"Yes. It was horrible. Why are you so interested about me being in China?"
"Even though our captives were completely different, I feel the time we spent in our prisons make us similar to each other. Even though you were tortured beyond comprehension, the idea that we may never see our loved ones again makes us the same."
"I see."
'If you live through this, what do you plan to do after this?"
"Uh… I don't know…"
"Now, now Audrey. You know what you want to do."
"Be with Jack…"
"There you go, what's your question?"
"Do you want to die?"
"It's not that I want to die, I'm just tired of life in general. There has been so much death and violence in my life that sometimes, enough is enough. But Jack is lucky."
"Why is that?"
"Because he has you. Can't you see, you're his emotional anchor in his life. I can tell, no man would just chase a bunch of terrorists so far close to hell. Don't ever leave him Audrey. You are his life."
"Why are you telling me this? I don't understand."
"Like I told you Audrey, I'm really not a bad guy at heart. Just sometimes my ambitions get the better of me. But let me tell you this, at the end of the day, either me or Jack will stand. You must be ready to kill me."
"Wait I don't—"
"Alaric," Matt called out to his brother. "I've found a way out."
"Good. What are we waiting for?"
5:39 P.M. EST
Outside of the Central Control Room, DOD Facility
"Chloe," Jack said, "I need another way into the control room. They've barricaded it."
"I'm sorry Jack, but there is no other way. Oh no, Jack. They're moving again. They must have found a way out."
"Damn it," Jack muttered to himself. "Okay, you three need to back away." Jack pulled out a stick of C4 from his backpack and broke it in half. He stuck it on the door and activated the timer. Jack followed the others back down the corridor and took cover behind a pillar. The C4 exploded, releasing a small blast that shook the walls of the hallway. Jack looked past the pillar and saw the door was opened. He drew his pistol and led the others into the control room.
Jack carefully entered the destroyed room and cleared the room. He noticed one of the computers was functioning and he walked over to it. Cassandra and the other agents checked for survivors, but found no one. Jack studied the screen. He radioed, "Chloe, I need you start tracking their movement. The facility exits into a building about 50 yards north of my current location. Get agents there immediately, we'll right behind them."
"Okay Jack. I'm relaying the message right now. There should be agents at the building in 15 minutes."
"Okay, good work, Chloe." Jack walked to the door in he corner of the room and opened it. With his pistol up, he cleared the hallway exiting the room. Cassandra tailed him, with the other agents close behind. The hallway looked more refined. The walls were relatively clean and the floor was made up of stone and concrete. The lights above them appeared to be new. It must have been an extension to the facility. An easy way in and out of the facility without drawing too much attention.
They came to a ladder at the end of the corridor. Jack looked up and estimated the survival chances in his mind. They weren't too high and decided it was his only chance to catch up with Matt. He started his climb up the ladder. It was an easy ascension. The door covering the hole wasn't bolted down so Jack drew his gun before opening it. He climbed further up and made sure the room was clear before climbing all the way out.
Jack helped Cassandra up and then started looking for the other terrorists. The building looked fairly new. It was still under construction. Jack saw one of the terrorists and took aim. He fired a few shots, forcing the terrorist to the ground. A couple more shots put him down. Then another terrorists jumped out of the opening and started spraying at them. Jack hid behind a wooden pillar while Cassandra ran to the other side. Unfortunately, the terrorist managed to hit one of the FBI agents coming out of the DOD facility. Jack signaled Cassandra, and both them came out of their respective hiding positions, shooting the mad terrorist.
Cassandra quickly reloaded her pistol and took the lead. She ran past the dead terrorist while picking up his gun. Footsteps could be heard on her left. They were faint, but she knew where they were and she took quick pursuit. Jack took a few moments to check the terrorist and found secondary pistol on him. Not having any more magazines, Jack took his.
Cassandra saw them just few yards in front of her. But before she could catch up to them, a fist came flying at her from her right. It was Anne. Cassandra fell hard and Anne walked around her. She smiled at the injured FBI agent and kicked away her gun.
"It is time for me to have some fun, FBI." Anne said as she kicked Cassandra in the stomach. Cassandra gasped for air. Anne slowly picked her up and started landing blows all over Cassandra. She grabbed her wounded arm, making Cassandra scream, and she threw her back to the floor. She kicked the wounded agent a few more times in the stomach before fixing her shirt. Cassandra took that chance to kick Anne behind the knee. She fell forward while Cassandra stood up. Cassandra took this chance to started laying her own blows onto Anne.
Anne grabbed Cassandra foot causing her to trip backwards. Anne looked behind her and saw a pistol laying a few feet away. She started for the gun, but Cassandra tackled her from behind. They slid across the ground but that did not stop Anne. She kicked Cassandra off before she reached for the gun. Anne smiled as she stood up.
"Put it down!" Jack shouted as he entered the room. "Put the gun down now!" Anne smiled and dropped the gun to the floor. "Cassandra, are you okay?"
"Yeah, I'm fine Jack."
5:48 P.M. EST
Construction Building, Washington DC
Matt paused as he heard Jack and the others coming. He smiled and spoke to his brother quietly, "Brother, follow my men to the escape point. Take Ms. Raines with you."
"And you brother?" Alaric asked.
"I will follow you soon. But first I must slow Jack Bauer down."
"I understand. Be careful brother."
"As do you." Matt nodded and drew his pistol. He walked towards Jack and the others while Alaric escaped with the other terrorists.
"Matt!" Jack shouted as he entered the room.
"Ah, Jack. I'm quite pleased actually. Lets have a chat before we draw our pistols like those cowboys do in the West."
"Where's Audrey?"
"Oh, don't worry. She's being taken care of by my brother. Don't worry, she's actually very safe with him. But lets forget about her, how are you?"
"Enough, Matt. Surround now and give me Audrey."
"Now Jack. I'm trying to have a polite conversation with you. Do not make me angry."
"Tell me where Audrey is or I'll kill your sister," Jack ordered as he pulled Anne from behind the wall. Matt paused for a second as he stared at his sister. His smile turned into a grimace as rage filled him.
"Why must you do this Jack?"
"Where's Audrey?"
"Do you really think I'll give that information up? She's my leverage Jack, I won't give her up that easily."
"If you don't tell me now, I'll kill your sister here and now."
"Well, now I can't let you do that. You see, when we embarked on our mission for revenge, we were all prepared to die."
"You'd sacrifice your own sister?"
"Especially my own flesh and blood. We know better then anyone the sacrifices we've made."
"You monster."
"I am Jack, I am a monster. I'm sorry Anne." Matt drew his pistol and shot her sister in the heart. Jack fell back as her body leaned against him. Matt took that chance to escape the building and join his brother. Jack sat on the floor and held Anne in his hands.
"How could your brother sacrifice you like that?" Jack asked her as blood escaped her heart.
"No," she muttered. "I sacrificed myself for him."
To be continued...
