Think i might have about two more chapters in me today. Lets see if i can do it.
Isaac felt the air being squeezed from his lungs as they were thrown about in whirlwind of color and he clung to Loki just praying that he wouldnt get sick.
Then it stopped.
There was a slight ringing in his ears that slowly cleared enough to hear the familiar drone of crowded streets the clatter and chatter of city traffic.
Issac slowly raised his head to see a small crowd gathered around them. Most were curious some were concerned. He realized that with the way they were positioned Loki's face wasnt visible and without his usual Asgardian fashion no one had recognized him yet.
Isaac leaned back over him to fully shield the man from view. "Hey." he gave him a gentle shake.
Loki groaned and shifted a bit.
"You need to change your form. Can you hear me?"
He couldnt tell if the other was fully aware of his surroundings or not.
"Isaac...?" Loki's voice was hoarse. "Where'd we end up?" his words were slurring together.
"Uh..." Isaac glanced around. "Looks like central park."
"Oh... it worked..."
"What the hell do you mean 'it worked'?! was it not supposed to?!" Isaac looked up at the people around them. "Uh, sorry guys, we are in the middle of testing a very delicate mechanism for instantaneous transportation if you could give us a bit of room that would be great." he leaned back down to the man still laying practically in his lap. "Okay, can you shapeshift or something? We need to go."
Loki's eyes were closed his breathing soft and even and for a moment Isaac though he may have fallen asleep.
"Cant... too much energy..."
"Dammit." Isaac sat up and pulled his shirt over his head. "This'll have to do." he held the fabic against the man's nose and mouth, both of which were still bleeding. "Hold that." he waited until Loki had roused himself enough to do as he was told before pulling the Asgardian into a sitting position. With half his face covered and bloodied no one even questioned them.
Isaac slowly pulled Loki to his feet and almost fell over himself as the man swayed unsteadily.
"Should we call an ambulance?"
"-police would be better"
"Are they actors?"
"whered they come from?"
Isaac ignored the people, slinging Loki's free arm over his shoulders and proceeding to haul the man towards one of the paths.
There was a buzzing in his ear that sounded like static then a beep. He quickly clicked the button to pick up the call.
"Knife?"
"Hijinx." he huffed. Loki was definitely heavier than he thought hed be.
"I lost connection to the camera... where are you?"
Isaac glared but left the camera where it was strapped to his head. "Central Park."
"Okay. Get to the nearest road, I'm going to reconnect to CAM2 and have someone pick you up. Whatever you do dont stop moving. Im running interference but its only a matter of time before JARVIS gets involved. SHIELD is out in full force along with local police. Im keeping them disconnected for now."
Isaac bit his lip. He wanted to tell her to drop it. If SHIELD got CAM1 then they could figure out the computer that was connected to it. Which was currently Jinx. If she shut down now shed be safe. However shed be unable to track them and guide them around the blockades.
She knew what she was getting into.
It took his several minutes to get to a road.
"Head right."
Isaac followed her direction, ignoring the looks he was getting as he kept trudging along.
"A white van is going to pull up beside you. Get in."
Sure enough the windowless vehicle pulled up and stopped just ahead of them. Isaac managed to get Loki in then hopped in and shut the door, finding the driver to be separated from the rest of the van by a solid wall without even a rear window. The driver had no idea who they were taking.
It started to move almost before hed closed got it closed.
He sighed and sat heavily, leaning against the door. Loki looked like hed passed out. Isaac took his shirt back and put it on, completely ignoring the blood stains. Luckily the man himself looked fine and Isaac assumed he was healing.
"How is he?" Jinx was quiet and somber.
"Fine I guess... he took a hit."
"Thats an understatement. Had it hit you youd be dead. Very. Very dead."
The though made him queasy. "That bad?"
"Pretty sure he has a broken bone or three. Honestly im surprised it didnt break his spine."
"The guy is tougher than he looks."
"Asgardians in general are resilient suckers." Jinx chuckled.
There was a moment of silence and Isaac felt the van stop and turn.
"Where are you taking us?"
"Home."
"I thought you said they found my place."
"I never said it was your home."
"Jinx..."
"You owe me your god damned soul."
"All of it and more..." he let his head fall back against the door. She was taken them to her. To her 'Fortress'. Shed never given her address to anyone. She never shipped anything to her door. She never opened herself up to anything or anyone ever. It was almost completely off the books.
"If they find us-"
"You need to rest."
"But-"
"Dont argue with me Isaac."
"You stopped calling me 'Knife'."
"A bit pointless now isnt it? When i say, youre going to open the left door and transfer to the van that will be right next to you. Can you drag him?"
"Give me some time."
"Youll have 45 seconds."
"Good enough." He got Loki back to his feet and got himself into position.
"Now."
Isaac pulled open the door and found a grey van waiting. He opened it and got them over, shutting both doors behind them.
They did this several times. Isaac lost track of where they were or where they were going. It was almost an hour of just switching vehicles and driving before Jinx's instructions changed.
"Alright Isaac. JARVIS is up and running."
"Are you okay?"
"I have a few minutes. I already fried CAM1, CAM2 is fine for me to keep using I moved it over to a secured transmission. Its the traffic cams that I hacked thats going to get me caught. There will be car on your right. Get Loki into the back seat. You stay put."
"Jinx..."
She didnt answer for a long moment. "Isaac I cant... Theres only so much I can do... Its either him or you. If one of you gets caught I can easily get the other out. If I try to take both of you Im basically signing my own sentence." she sounded crushed, but resigned. Shed weighed the chances. Isaac knew shed never choose to sacrifice one of them otherwise.
"Let me go."
"What? No."
"Jinx. Hes defenseless. I can run. They havent caught me yet and I wont make it easy. I will not just hand him over when he cant even defend himself." he found himself snarling at her in a tone that even he didnt know he was capable of.
Jinx was quiet. "Get him in the car. Ill get you a bike."
"Thank you."
She sniffed and he could tell she was on the verge of crying again. "Dont... dont thank me for this."
Isaac didnt say anything. He simply sat on the floor of a torn up minivan running his fingers through Loki's hair, fidgeting with the soft strands. His heart felt like it was being squeezed.
"Ready?" Jinx brought him back to attention.
"Ready."
"Go."
Isaac threw open the door and pulled open the backdoor of a small silver car. He transferred Loki and threw his bags in to join him.
He didnt wait to see the car pull away, he slammed his door shut and went to the other side.
"Ready?" he asked with a grin. He forced the excitement into his voice, the adrenaline. She recognized the tone. The same as any other fast paced suicidal job hed ever taken.
"Ready... Go!"
He threw open the door and jumped onto the trailer outside. Two motorcycles were being transported and he grinned.
"Keys are under the seat."
He pulled the keys out to the red bike and released it from the bindings holding it in place.
"Howre we doin this Jinx?" he asked, scooping up a helmet and shoving it on his head.
"Rev up, bud. Youre gonna have to jump. I can get a car behind you so you can pick up some speed but its on you."
"I got this."
"Okay then."
He hopped on and gunned it, listening to the purr of the engine with glee. As soon as the truck slowed down enough he hit the gas, his heart doing flips with his stomach as he narrowly dodged the oncoming traffic and swung himself into the correct lane.
"Hey Jinx. Hope the video makes up for my not getting you a picture." he grinned as he spotted several police vehicles.
"Heh. You know I love you either way."
A helicopter was starting to follow him.
"Love you too. See you later, Gabby."
He heard her sudden intake of breath and the tightness in her voice as she replied.
"See you later, Isaac."
There was a click as she hung up and he grinned as every light in his path suddenly turned green.
There was a horrifying crash of noise as cars clashed and horns blared police sirens roaring to life. It was the perfect road block.
On the bike, Isaac weaved through the mess and was easily spotted by every policeman and SHIELD agent in the area. Which was the point.
As terrifying as that was.
Now was the fun part.
As soon as he got clear he gunned it and flew through the streets. He managed to get through one half formed blockade, knowing that they were trying to corral him into a corner.
But that was the police.
SHIELD was waiting for him at the next intersection. Nick Fury standing front and center. Isaac slowed to a stop and heard the police pull up behind him.
"Isaac Walker." Fury called. "Mind taking off the helmet, son?"
"C'mon son, I know a place with lots of children just like you."
Isaac shook his head. Chances were they would just shoot him in the head once he took it off.
"Isaac, we arent going to hurt you. I just want to talk."
Isaac revved the engine, making a show of looking around.
"Isaac. Stop running." Fury held up his hand and the guns came out. "I dont want to do this, Isaac, but youre giving me very little choice."
Isaac hit the gas but kept one foot braced against the ground, pulling the bike in a tight circle and keeping it going so they wouldnt know what direction he planned to go. He only went around twice, pulling out of the circle and aiming straight for Fury.
The man reacted quickly, but not quick enough to respond to the sudden change of direction as Isaac veered off to the side.
He bowled through several agents and sped along the sidewalk, turning down an alley before turning on the next street.
They were still following. The chopper above his head ensuring that he wouldnt get away. Not easily at least.
He did have an idea but it was very very likely to kill him. But if it didnt then at least there was a chance hed get away.
He still didnt like the chances.
He cursed as he approached the bridge and a car suddenly spun in front of him forcing him to veer to the side.
There was nothing but air beneath him and he only had a moment to kick away from the bike and pray before he hit the water.
So action isnt exactly my strong point, sorry. But hey I tried.