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"Just when you think you're out of the woods, a tree falls on you" ~Random customer at work
"I still don't understand" Alan muttered as he and Gordon circled a burning patch of trees in Thunderbird 2.
"Don't worry about it Allie" Gordon said "It's burning and we need to put it out" He paused over a specific portion of the blaze "Does this area seem weird to you?"
Alan shrugged and started fiddling with some controls. One of '2's' special missiles flew into the blaze and choked it, leaving a smoky patch of trees. Alan looked out the window as Gordon circled again. "I'm going down"
Gordon looked at him "Um, I don't think…"
Alan smirked as he pulled on a fire retardant suit "I'll be fine Gordon. I want to know what is down there. Maybe it is what is making these fires go crazy"
Gordon sighed "OK, be careful"
Alan nodded as he stepped onto to the platform and disappeared as it lowered to the moldering ground.
Virgil sat in the kitchen watching the National News that was covering the rescue. He gave a sideways glance at his grandmother as she took a seat beside him.
The seasoned woman raised a critical eyebrow at him "You haven't touched your drink" she commented coolly.
Virgil sighed "I'm not a child that needs to constantly be watched" he muttered with as much snap as he dared with his grandmother.
Gram nodded and looked at the television. Thunderbird 2 was circling over the numerous fires "It's a shame that there are only the three of them. Those are the ones that are the most difficult" she glanced at Virgil "I do hope this is an easy rescue"
Virgil glared at her "I just hope they don't scratch my bird" he said as he picked up the glass. "I hate this stuff"
"It's good for you" Jeff said as he stepped into the room.
Virgil sighed "You say that like there is something wrong with me"
Gram looked at her son and left the room. Jeff took her seat beside his son "Nothing is wrong with you Virgil"
Virgil looked at him "I should be out there" he said "What if something goes wrong and I…"
Jeff cut him off "Don't start that again" he almost snapped "these things are beyond your control. If something happens it is not your fault"
Virgil nodded and looked almost longingly at his glass "Dad" he sighed hesitantly "I don't think these are working anymore"
"As you can see…" The news reporter's voice continued droning "Oh, my gosh. Ladies and gentlemen I'm not sure if you can see this, but there has been an explosion in the forest very near where International Rescue is working
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