A/N:

Okay, this chapter is going to be split up between three POV's that are going to be constantly alternating, so I apologize in advance. The three POV's are Cobra, Shadowstrike, and Qibli. Also, there's gonna be a few deaths in this chapter..but overall the story is still rated T.

And, I'd like to thank my girlfriend for helping me with the last chapter. I had hit a writers block, and was struggling when we started talking on the doc where I type up this story. She suggested the idea, and I'm grateful for her help.

Chapter 37

Cobra

Cobra sped onwards on the concrete of the road, the wind screaming past him as he revved the engine of his motorcycle to even greater speed. He had seen the video that Inferno had broadcast on the TV, and he had immediately contacted Qibli and Shadowstrike. Now he heard a roaring sound behind him, and he turned to see Shadowstrike's truck closing the distance between him and it. Shadowstrike sat at the wheel, with Qibli beside him. Both of them had grim looks on their faces.

Cobra turned back to face in front of him. He felt inside his leather jacket, where a holster was hidden. Touching the handle of the gun he had in it, he took his hand back out, grabbing the handlebar again. He had checked the signal of the broadcasts location, and he knew they were getting close.

He suddenly saw the building he had located the signal from. The black van was in front of it, parked. As he sped towards it, he suddenly turned sideways, skidding to a stop. He hopped off and put the kickstand down, reaching inside his jacket and pulling out the gun. He checked to make sure it was loaded, before cocking it

As Shadow's truck pulled up and his two friends hopped out, Cobra headed towards the door, both his hands on the grip of the pistol….

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Qibli

Qibli crept forwards behind Shadowstrike as they headed towards the door. Qibli wanted to stay behind the NightWing and the other SandWing, since Cobra had his pistol and Shadow had a pistol as well, although at the moment it was still in the holster while he walked forward, his knife in hand.

Cobra pushed open the door slowly, entering with his gun out in front of him. After a few seconds, he called back "It's clear." Shadow slipped through and Qibli followed.

Cobra took a few steps towards the stairs, but at that moment a door squeaked open. Shadowstrike dove behind a filing cabinet as Qibli dove behind a column.

Cobra shouted and then three gunshots rang through the building. There was a thumping sound, then Cobra said "Okay, we're good."

Qibli stepped out from behind the column as Cobra pulled a pistol from the dead SkyWings belt. He tossed it to Qibli, who caught it in one hand and cocked it.

"Now, let go get the girls." Shadow growled, and they moved towards the staircase.

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Shadowstrike

Shadow walked up the stairs, his knife sheathed and his pistol out. He crept slowly along, each step carefully planned. They stepped off onto the second floor, and stopped as they saw three IceWings staring at them. Two of the IceWings started towards them while the other one reached for a phone on his hip. Shadow's gun came up and he fired twice at the one trying to get the phone, whil Cobra fired at the two coming at them. The two Cobra shot fell down as the one Shadow shot grimaced, since Shadow first shot had hit him in his arm, and the other one had hit him in the leg. Qibli darted forwards and slammed the gun down on the back of the IceWings head, and the IceWing collapsed to the floor.

"Hello?" A voice called from behind a nearby door, and Cobra ran over to it.

"Peril!?" He cried, and their was a shriek of joy from behind the door.

"Cobra! I thought I told you not to come!" Peril's voice cried from behind the door. Cobra grunted, then aimed his gun at the door's lock.

"Stand back." He ordered, then he unloaded four shots into the lock, before stepping back and kicking the door in. Peril flew out and wrapped her arms around around Cobra's neck, while Moon walked out, struggling to help Silver, who limped along.

"Silver!" Shadow cried, running over and taking her from Moon. "What? Who?"

Silver smiled weakly. "Nice to see you again as well Shadow." She said. Cobra grunted as he disentangled himself from Peril, before he walked back over to the steps.

"Shadow, Qibli, you two stay here." The SandWing said. "I'm finding Inferno and settling things once and for all."

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Cobra

Cobra crept up the stairs towards the top floor. He was absolutely certain Inferno would be up there, and as he guessed, as he neared the exit of the stairwell he heard Inferno shouting.

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN WE'VE LOST CONTACT WITH THE BOTTOM TWO FLOORS?" The SkyWings voice roared, and a voice answered him meekly.

"There's radio silence. Nothing sir." It said, and Inferno cursed.

"Well, get down there and see what's going on!" He yelled. Cobra slipped the silencer on his pistol, screwing it on tight. He hid in a patch of shadows as the person Inferno had been yelling at started down the stairs. As they passed his hiding spot, he aimed, firing a single shot into the center of their back. The SkyWing collapsed with a thud.

Cobra crept up the last few stairs and then exited the stairwell, the pistol held out in front of him. Inferno stood looking out a window, his back facing him.

"Well?" Inferno asked.

"Inferno, I'm done with you." Cobra growled, and the SkyWing turned, his eyes narrowing as he saw the SandWing.

"So, you actually showed up." He growled, then smiled. "Good choice. Now you die." The SkyWing reached into his jacket and Cobra smashed his gun against the wall hard. With a snap, the silencer broke off and Cobra shouted, firing several times at Inferno.

Inferno gasped and stumbled backwards. He was bleeding from several wounds, but somehow the SkyWing managed to lift his hand, which held his own gun.

Cobra fired and his shot sped through the air, slamming into Inferno as he fired, the impact made Inferno's aim go wild, and Cobra felt a burning pain in his shoulder as the bullet hit him, going clean through. He dropped his gun and grabbed his shoulder as blood started spelling out the bullet wound.

Looking at Inferno, he saw the SkyWing falling backwards. With a last effort, Cobra grabbed his gun, and aiming he fired several shots into the window. The glass shattered just as Inferno hit it, and the SkyWing fell out the window. Cobra dropped his gun and crawled over to where there was a cot. He tore a long strip off the sheet and wrapped it around his shoulder tightly, tying it off eventually.

Walking over to the window, he glanced out. All the way at the bottom, sprawled on the ground was Inferno's broken form.

"Good riddance." Cobra growled before heading towards the stairwell, scooping up his gun on the way.

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Qibli

Qibli walked out of the building with Moon. Behind him he heard Shadow and Silver talking. Ahead of them, Cobra walked along with Peril, but Qibli could sense the tension draining out of the SandWings body. He could sort of relate to Cobra; Inferno was dead, Peril, Moon, and Silver were fine, with the exception of Silver's limp and a knot on the back of Peril's head.

"See you guys back at the university." Cobra said as he climbed onto his motorcycle. He handed Peril an extra helmet as he put his on. Peril slid it on and climbed on behind Cobra, wrapping her arms around his waist. Cobra put the kickstand up, then revved the engine, sending a cloud of smoke out behind him as he peeled off. Qibli helped Moon into the back of Shadow's truck, and he climbed in the back with her, leaving the passenger seat free for Silver.

Shadow helped Silver into the passenger seat, the went around the truck and hopped in. He started up the engine and pulled away from the building. Cobra sighed and leaned back in the seat, putting an arm around Moon as she leaned her head against his shoulder.

"Next time we go to Sora's coffee shop, your drinks on me." He said quietly to her, and Moon glanced at him, smiling happily.

A/N:

So, Peril, Silver and Moon are safe! Cobra's possibly going to be scarred for life with a shoulder injury from the bullet wound, but other than that no permanent injuries. Hopefully I didn't scare any of you guys with so many people dying...but hey, at least Inferno's dead!

Inferno: "Ahem."

Me: "Oh..you're here."

Inferno: "What do you mean, I'm dead?"

Me: "..."

Lunges towards where his sword is laying, grabbing it.

Me: "Inferno, leave me alone before I slice your wings off!"

Inferno: "Geez, fine. I'm going to get you back for killing me though."

Inferno leaves

Me: drops sword and sits back down

Okay, so that probably means I should be going now. See y'all later!

-Dark