Reaching the tower in the center of the city shouldn't have been that hard of a task, especially given the fact that the streets were barren. They were void of any sound whatsoever.

But it was this fact that made the process of walking absolutely dreadful. Because of the lack of danger, the team stalked down the streets expecting danger even where it wasn't. Every dark doorway, a threat, around every corner, a projection waiting to pounce.

"Alright, if I were Eames, where would I be hiding?" Cobb whispered as they entered the building. It was massive, that was for sure, but it looked like there weren't too many rooms where the Forger could be hidden.

"That's not the question you should be asking," Arthur replied, "The correct question would be, if I were Richard, where would I have hidden Eames?"

"The very top."

Both men turned to their only female companion.

"Look at the layout of this thing, if a good show is what you're going for, the top is our best bet."

Arthur starred at her for a minute, his lips twitched in the slightest of smiles.

Cobb also looked at her in amazement, "How do you know all this?"

"I'm the architect, this building, while it looks amazing on the outside, has actually quite a simple layout. And, I took a theatre class a couple years ago."

"Impressive."

Ariadne blushed at the compliment, but brushed it off quickly. "We'd better hurry, it'll take a while to get to the top of this tower."

Cobb nodded in agreement, stepping forward to lead the way.

The only sound in the entire building was the echo of their feet on the metal stairs. Great for a show no doubt, but horrible for stealth.

"Cobb, I don't like this." Arthur's voice was soft, but even still it was one of the loudest things in the building. "Somethings just not right."

"What do you mean?" Ariadne asked nervously.

"It's just, too quiet. I mean, don't you think Richard would have guards swarming the place? Trying to make it harder for us to reach Eames in time? Instead, its empty, abandoned; it's way too easy."

Cobb nodded his head slowly, as if he were thinking over what Arthur had said, "You thinking it's a trap?"

"That's exactly what I'm thinking. Now the only question is, what do you we do about it?"

"We don't have time to go back and try to find another way in," Ariadne stated. "If we go back now, Richard will kill Eames for sure!"

Cobb shook his head no, "Going back isn't an option. We'll have to keep moving forward and expect anything."

"That's all we can do. There aren't many other options at this point." Arthur stated.

"Be ready for anything." Cobb whispered, a knowing look on his face.

Arthur took a step forward, gripping Ariadne's arm, "Keep your gun out and ready at all times, and stay behind me."

Ariadne nodded once determinedly, pulling out her gun and holding it tightly. "Lets move."

"Are you sure you're-"

"Arthur, I'm ready, or, as ready as I'll ever be. We have to keep moving."

Arthur nodded, he wrapped a protective arm around Ariadne's waist before taking a cautious step forward.

They didn't know what to expect, but they did know that something was going to happen, and chances were, it wasn't going to be something good.

I am so so so so so so so so so so so SO sorry for the super long wait! And this chapter isn't even that long... :( Honestly, it would have been longer, but I've gotten get going to bed and I wanna give you guys something! :) I promise next chapter WILL have action, gun fighting, glass breaking, and maybe even Arthur jumping out of a window! :) Hurray! Anywho, thank you so much for being such a great audience and I hope you are enjoying this so far! Ill do my best to get the next chapter up ASAP! We've got a four day weekend coming up so I should have a bit more time... should being the key word there! Anywho, tell me what you think, any suggestions as to what should happen later on? I'm always open to suggestions! :) Have an amazing day!