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Chapter 36

Alek Spasky could have been described with anything, but sentimental. But when he had to change the convenience and the comfort of the Shark to a seat on a plane of the cheapest budget airline on Earth next to the still angry Nataliya, he started to look at the world a different way.

After he received the message to his mobile phone from Alana, he stopped the helicopter at the next helipad in a city and trailed Nataliya to the next airport, buyig two passes for the next plane to the UK.

So this is why they were sitting on

" I can understand why you threw away your phone, but why did you have to leave the Shark there?" Nataliya broke the silence. It was the first time she spoke after that quarrel.

" It was too easy to track down." Alek said coldly. Maybe it got a bit colder than he meant it to be, because the woman turned away from him, peering out of the window.

After another hour of sitting still next to eachother, Alek tried again.

" So, is it the first time you travel by plane?" He asked, trying to put as much kindness into his voice as he could.

" Nyet." Nataliya didn't even look at him.

" Oh...ok." Alek muttered. " Then...um..." And that was the time when he saw it. Or rather him.

Without any warning, Alek pushed the woman into her seat, covering her with his body.

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The bullet flew only inches apart Nataliya's head and the shooting wasn't over.

The next one swooshed next to Alek's ear. It seemed like the man attacking them was a rookie, because the missed shots from such a little distance, but Alek knew him well enough to know that he was just playing with them.

" It's not good manners shooting ladies, Boris!" Alek shouted to his former colleague. Once they were the two best assassins and had missions together, but that time they had to face eachother.

" If you wanna go first!" The other man smiled, aiming at Alek's head.

" C'mon buddy, have a chat!" Alek said. He stood up and started to approach the guy slowly.

" You know, I happily would, but these bullheads doesn't like being on hold." Boris replied.

Alek rose an eyebrow and as an answer, the other passengers on board stood up.

Nataliya let out a little groan. The plane was creamed with Lucian agents.

" Maybe you should have taken the woman back instead of denying the instructions."

" Who said I denied them?" Alek asked. " We're on the plane, not the Shark as you see." He growled. " And if you don't mind, I will end my job such as we discussed it."

Nataliya looked at him with terror. " What are you talking about?"

Then Alek looked down to her with disdain. " I knew you weren't so smart, but to be honest, you still managed to make me disappointed with your brain's abilities." Nataliya wanted to push him, but he grabbed her hands.

" Bad idea, darling." He laughed.

" You!" The woman said something in Russian that needed no translation. Then Alek started to pull her to the back of the aircraft.

As they saw that, the Lucian guards sat down calmly, only Boris followed the two of them.

" There's no need for you to watch it." Alek muttered to him over his back.

" For the sake of our memories." Boris smiled. " And it would be a pleasure to see that traitor die."

Alek nodded slowly. Nataliya felt tears in her eyes, but she didn't burst out crying.

When they arrived to a door at the really end, the man ordered her to open it, but she stayed still. Finally, Alek pushed it open with one of his legs.

Boris was the last one to enter the cabin with a gun.

" So?" He asked.

" Well, I have no weapon..." Alek gestured to Boris's hand.

" Alek, Alek... you can't say that you are unable to finish her without your spears!" He smiled.

Nataliya's eyes were wandering between the two man. Are they going to kill her with their two bare hands?

Then, Alek turned to her. " I'm afraid, it's time to say goodbye."

" You will pay for what you've done!" Nataliya wanted to say, but no voice came out her mouth as she saw Alek perform a fast karate kick to the chest. But the target wasn't Nataliya.

Alek's leg hit Boris so strongly, that the man lost his balance and fell backwards, dropping his gun.

Then, without looking at the shocked woman, Alek started looking around.

" It must be somewhere here!" He muttered to himself, then he produced a parachuting bag from a shelf.

" Alek!" Nataliya shouted suddenly awakening from the shock.

" Don't worry, I am a qualified..." But the man couldn't finish the sentence, because Boris hit him hard at his temple.

"Eh, I knew you were with her." He grinned. " How is it Alek? Falling in love and betraying your own family?"

Then, Alek swung his hands with furry.

" Run!" He shouted at Nataliya. The two man started a deathmatch.

" But there's only one bag!" The woman replied histerically. " I won't leave you here."

" Woman, just obey at once!" Alek shouted back.

Boris got free and started running to the door to call the others for backup, but Alek stood in his way.

" Through my dead body." He said. His nose was bleeding and he had some new scars on his face, but otherwise, he was OK.

Then, the other man smiled, pressing a button on the wall. Then, the plane opened up, letting a view to the far ground.

" You don't have to wait for long!" He laughed. " But even though we were good friends, you must understand that the mission is before everything!" He shouted over the wind and ran to Nataliya.

Before anyone could react, he tossed Nataliya out of the aircraft, sending her into freefall.

Oh yes... cliffhanger... I know, they're annoying to read, but much better to write!

Don't worry - if everything goes as planned - you only have to wait 'till tomorrow to get the next chapter.

Until that: any predictions? I'm aching to know your opinion! :D