DISCLAIMER: STILL DON'T BELONG TO ME.

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The 'Unseen Heroes' chapters are all based on a prompt I received from Quest Runner.

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Chapter 14: Unseen Heroes, part 4. Spotted.

Scott looked at Penelope in confusion. "Okay, I think you'll have to fill me in later. Right now, I want you to follow me."

All three of them quickly worked their way through the journalists, past the security guards, and towards the building they had seen the, yet, unknown man makes his way into with no problems arising. Nearing the entrance, Scott suddenly swore under his breath and quickly urged Penny and Parker to hide behind a nearby wall.

"What's wrong?" Penny whispered.

"Virgil's just up ahead," Scott warned, "right, when I tell you to go… I want you to quickly but quietly, make your way inside, okay?"

Parker and Penny nodded their confirmation.

"Good!" Scott added, before peering over the wall and observing his younger brother.

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"Come in Thunderbird 1," Virgil said, clicking his communicator on.

"This is Thunderbird 1," Alan happily chirped, "go ahead Virg."

Virgil shook his head in disbelief, wondering how Alan was still so lively after the last few hours they had experienced. "All zones checked on my side."

"Great," Alan replied, "I've just heard from The Little Merman and his area is all clear.

Virgil laughed. "Has Gordon told you to call him that?"

"Nah…" Alan chuckled. "He keeps telling me to call him, 'The Squid!' Personally, I thought 'The Little Merman' suited him better… So, how long are you going to be?"

"Give me a minute and I'll be back with you guys."

"FAB!" Alan returned. "Once you're back in 2 we're all good to go!"

"FAB!" Virgil said, ending the call and wiping the sweat from his brow. Turning, Virgil began to move away, stopping when he noticed his one lace was undone. "Man, I wished they had invented power laces," he mumbled with a sigh, beginning to tie it.

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Noticing Virgil was not looking in their direction, Scott glanced at Parker and Penny. "Go!"

Scott raced to the door with Penny and Parker close behind, then pushing the door open they all made their way quickly inside.

"Do you think he spotted us?" Penny asked.

"No. Scott replied. "He was tying his lace and probably being a complete nerd and making some reference to the film Back to the Future."

"That's a classic film!" Parker observed.

"Not if you've had to sit through it over 1000 times with a younger brother who is obsessed," Scott countered, pressing the communicator on to contact John and Darcy, "hey guys."

"Hey Scott, how's it going?" John asked.

"We're inside, but it was a close call… Virg nearly spotted us!"

John breathed out in relief. "Are you sure he didn't spot you?"

Scott let out a chuckle. "He was tying his lace!"

"Probably making a Back to the Future reference then!" John sniggered.

"Yep, that's what I was thinking," Scott replied, "anyway, where's the signal coming from?"

"Second floor, third room on the right," John responded.

"Great," Scott signalled for Penelope and Parker to follow him.

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Meanwhile…

As Virgil finished tying his lace he happened to glimpse around. "What the?" He remarked at the sight he was observing. Standing, Virgil turned and shook his head as the door to the building just ahead of him swung shut. "Typical!" He stated, clicking his communicator on. "Come in Thunderbird 1."

"Hey Virg, are you coming or what?" Alan questioned.

"I've just spotted a building nearby that needs a last check over, give me 10 minutes and I'll be back with you guys."

"Do you need any help Virgie?" Gordon asked jumping in on the call.

"No, I can handle it Gordon… Or should I call you The Little Merman!" Virgil retaliated with a laugh, clicking his communicator off, at the sound of Gordon swearing at both him and Alan before staring at the building ahead of him. "Okay Mr Smother Hen, let's see what you're up to."

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TBC