Chapter 14
Something Smelly
This Way Comes
Part 2
Disclaimer: And here we go!
An Hour Later At Jonas Dearden Investigations
An annoyed Barry and Iris made their way into the building that housed the Investigations firm and quickly catching Jonas' attention in the process thanks to them opening the door. Noting the looks on their faces he quickly figured they had no luck. "I take it Detective West was unhelpful, again?" He asked knowingly.
Gaining nods in return. "Unfortunately. I mean, you'd think he would be more willing to believe after the thing with Barton Mathis' daughter and the 'Man In Yellow' but he just insisted it was too out there to believe! And that it had to be the parents' minds playing tricks on them." Barry told him unhappily.
"He even shut Chyre down over it. I really don't understand my dad at times." Added Iris sadly while hoping this wasn't going to get any kids killed.
Jonas just sighed in a grim manner, glad that Samantha had taken William home for the day. "Considering there's been at least 15 different reports of child snatchers in the sewers, the Police are really, and I mean really, dropping the ball on this." Kara said with a frown and wondering why the Hell the entirety of the Central City Police Department were being idiots.
"I guess my internship at Central City Picture News is about to come in handy then as this can't be ignored." Muttered Iris with her arms crossed.
Though whether or not they would run the story would be another thing entirely. "And here's another thing, I've seen reports in my research in regards to supposed child snatchings in the sewers roughly 30 years ago."
"And I bet there was probably something similar years before that too. Which is probably how the urban legend about sewer people got started." Barry said thoughtfully.
"Then its up to us to get these kids back and stop the whole thing for good then." Declared Jonas firmly as he walked off to gear up for a trip down into the sewers.
Leaving the others to trade looks between themselves.
A Little While Later Near The Stockmans House
Once Jonas had what he needed, he and the Investigations crew, along with Iris and Benny the Orc arrived near the Stockmans' home. "Uggh, I hates da sewers." Groaned Benny as the access lid to the sewer was removed.
"Tell me about it." Iris said as she wrinkled her nose at the horrible smell coming out of the hole.
Jonas rolled his eyes but chose not to comment on it. "As the Stockmans are the most recent to report about the sewer kidnappers, I figured it was best to start our search in this portion of the sewers since there's no telling where they could be."
"And with how big the city is, its practically a needle in a haystack kind of situation." Kara noted grimly and worriedly.
Jonas nodded but he wasn't about to be deterred. "Which is why if you and Iris haven't heard from us in about 5 hours, You're to contact the Police and a friend of mine by the name of John Diggle. Alright?"
"Dad's gonna be so mad." Iris said as Kara nodded her understanding while wishing she was going down there with them.
"Your father's feelings aren't my concern, Iris. Not when he still keeps his head in the sand."
"Good thing I let my dad know what's going on." Added Barry with a shrug of the shoulders.
Sure, the man had been worried but also proud that his son was willing to face danger again to find kidnapped children. He, Jonas, and Benny all had a pair of night vision goggles on their heads since Jonas thought that they would be needed for this. Plus, it meant avoiding spooking anyone hostile down there with a flashlight. Although, Barry and Benny had tasers while Jonas had a gun on his belt and a large bag. What was in it, the team scientist had no idea and he wasn't sure if he wanted to know. Nor did he want to know where Benny had gotten an axe from either. Hugs were had and Benny and Barry soon started their climb down into the sewer. "Oh yeah, one other thing."
The girls looked at Jonas, wondering what he was about to say. "Yeah, Jonas?" Wondered Kara curiously.
"Try to keep Sam from worrying too much."
"You got it."
"Yeah, no problem."
Nodding in approval, Jonas climbed down after the other two and the girls quickly put the access lid back into place as quite a few residents in the neighborhood watched on. And once the boys had their night vision goggles on and ready to go, they were ready. "Let's do this." Declared Jonas seriously.
Author's Notes: Well now, the search begins! Just what will the boys find? Stay tuned to find out! As for Benny's appearance, I hadn't even originally planned on using him for this but I thought why not? Iris also wasn't even originally planned but that was another 'why not?' moment too.