"Remember get in, rescue anybody you find and get out. Ryusei has already hacked their computers and Shouma is compiling all the data. No unnecessary risks." Tsukasa looked sternly at each of them before covering his face.
A chorus of 'yes sirs' made him smile under the mask.
The squad dispersed until only Kiba and Andy were left. Tsukasa sighed, then started forward with them following.
They had gone through almost half the facility before the comm buzzed.
"Tsukasa, I think we've been had." Tet's voice was strained. "Haven't found anyone yet."
Kiba looked at Andy in surprise.
"Is this a trap?" She wondered aloud.
The two men frowned, Tsukasa finally touching his mic. "Everyone withdraw. Meet back at the squad room."
Another chorus of confirmations were heard. Then they heard gunfire over the comm. Tsukasa cursed, turning and pushing the couple through a door just as an explosion occurred behind him. He fell, Kiba dragging him into the room.
"Get out of here… don't let them catch you." Tsukasa wheezed, blood on his lips.
"We aren't just leaving you," Andy answered, kneeling beside him to start healing him.
He scowled, but didn't have the strength to protest. His eyes were closing from shock.
The sounds of battle continued to ring through the open comm until Kiba angrily switched it off. He stood, beginning to head back into the hall.
Andy stood, "Get Tsukasa out of here, I'll go find the others."
He stopped and turned. "If they catch you.." He shook his head. "Can't let that happen."
The door suddenly opened, causing Kiba to whirl. He dropped his pistol as Ryusei fell into his arms, the teen bleeding from several wounds. He struggled to speak. "They.. they took Ryon and Tet.." His eyes closed and he went limp. The shifter quickly checked for a pulse, finding it erratic.
Andy cursed, "Get them to safety, I'll go find the other two and meet you at the station. I don't want them getting you either, so don't argue about that."
Kiba growled, grabbing and kissing her hard. "Don't make me rescue you." He released her and grabbed both men, running toward the exit.
Andy grabbed her gun, heading to look for the others. She heard some loud noises coming from the other side of the building, so she started that way and hoped for the best.
Two bodies lay in the hall unmoving.
Andy knelt beside them, scanning them over.
Taka was alive, but barely. His chest struggled to rise as blood pooled beneath him.
Daiki was gone, three bullets having pierced his chest and stomach.
Andy sighed, lifting them carefully before moving on to find the others.
Ryon's voice echoed through the hall. "I'm going to rip all of you apart!" He let out a scream as an electric buzz was heard rapidly growing louder.
Andy rushed toward the sound, hoping to save him from more pain. She peered around into the room, analyzing the situation.
Tet was unconscious, blood trickling from a gash in his scalp. Ryon was bound to an upright table, his cries getting weaker as a guard forced a cattle prod into a shoulder wound. The shifter shook as the guard laughed and raised the intensity.
Andy quickly shot at the guard, hoping to get him away from Ryon.
He turned, lifting the prod and charging as he saw her. The other guards stood still in shock.
Andy threw him up against the wall using her telekinesis. She then shot at him again before shooting at the other guards.
They went down in a heap unmoving.
"Ryusei.." Ryon's voice was weak, his eyes struggling to stay open.
"Don't worry, he'll be okay," Andy said softly as she released him from the table. She lifted him and Tet next to Daiki and Taka and started her way out the building.
The van sat abandoned, the side door open. Tsukasa and Ryusei lay dead on the floor, bullet shells laying around them. There was no sign of Kiba aside from his dropped pistol.
Andy cursed, putting everyone into the van. She headed to the station, getting everyone into the squad room before starting to heal them. It took her hours to get everyone back, and she checked them over again, making sure their breathing and heartbeats were stable. She sat at her desk a moment, trying to figure out where to start the search for Kiba.
"The government wants..to experiment on him." Tsukasa said quietly.
"Where can I find him?"
The captain slowly stood, entering a password on Ryusei's computer. A floor plan appeared and Tsukasa swung the monitor to face her. "The main 'research' facility. We were going to hit it next week."
Andy looked the floor plan over, nodding. "I'm going to go try to rescue him."
"Alone? Are you insane?" Tsukasa looked at her.
"You guys aren't in good enough shape to go."
"Take the vampires at least." Tsukasa pleaded, worry in his eyes.
Andy sighed, picking her phone up and dialing Conner's number.
"What's wrong?" The vampire cut to the point.
"Want to help me save Kiba from the government?"
Conner cursed. "Told Tsukasa it was too easy. Where are you?"
"I'm at the station."
"The five of us will be there in twenty. Don't do anything without us." The phone clicked.
Andy started pacing as she waited for them, stopping for a moment to check on the others before continuing.
"Calm down. You can't help him without a clear head." Tet stood and put his hands on her shoulders.
"I know, I'm trying to stay calm.."
He gave her a small smile as the vampires entered the room.
"Where are we going and how many guards do we have to kill?" Conner's voice was low, his eyes serious.
"The main research facility so probably a lot of guards."
Kenji gave a feral smile, his fangs glinting. "Good. I'm hungry."
Andy gave a small chuckle in response.
Kiba panted as the pain receded. As the scientists conferred amongst themselves, he tried once again to get free. Again, he was unsuccessful and he growled. His mind strayed to Andy and he fervently hoped she was safe. Hopefully, the other squad members would keep her from trying to rescue him. He wouldn't be able to withstand what he knew was coming if she was in danger.
The scientists reapproached him, picking up a needle of red fluid. He tried to struggle, but the bonds were too tight and he snarled as it was injected. The pain was overwhelming and he gasped before the room went black.
Andy stared at the floor plan again, trying to make sure she had it memorized before they headed out of the station.
Kenji sat beside her in the van, trying unsuccessfully to rein in his anger. The thought of Kiba in the hands of those heartless monsters.. He wrapped his arms over his chest.
Andy stared out the window, hoping they'd be able to get Kiba back. She tried to push away the worry and focused on trying to stay calm and confident.
Conner drove the speed limit until they got outside the city, then he hit the gas.
An hour later, he stopped the van and nudged Andy. "We're here."
Andy nodded, "You guys ready?"
They nodded, baring their fangs before climbing out.
The facility rose above them in the moonlight.
Kenji and the twins forced the doors open, biting guards as they tried to stop them.
Andy entered, keeping an eye out for more guards as she started down the hallway. She glanced into rooms, looking for any prisoners.
The scientists grew alarmed as they heard shouts from outside. They stopped what they were doing to order the guards out.
Kiba took a shuddering breath, feeling the blood pool around him. He had a fleeting hope someone was here to rescue him, but shook his head. No, he couldn't count on anyone. He was going to die alone and he knew it. He just hoped Andy was safe.
Andy noticed guards coming her way, and she pulled her gun out to start shooting at them. A few fell to the ground as the bullets impacted. The ones still standing pulled their weapons out and started shooting back. She caught most of the bullets with her telekinesis and sent them back. She missed a couple of the bullets though, and hissed as one grazed her arm.
Kenji flew past her, fangs bared. He knocked the final guard down and tore open his throat. After a moment, he ripped the door off its hinges. He disappeared inside the room, then he screamed for Andy.
Andy entered quickly, wondering if he'd found Kiba.
Scientists lay sprawled around the room, several with their throats savaged. Kenji stood shaking, his face pale as he stared at the table.
Kiba lay still, his eyes closed. His open chest rose and fell erratically. He had transfusion bags attached to his arms.
Andy rushed to his side, scanning him over and working to heal his wounds. She pushed away her worry and anger, just focusing on trying to heal him.
His eyes cracked open, widening when they recognized her. "You..shouldn't be here. They'll..kill you."
"I'd rather die trying to save you than live knowing I didn't even try." She sighed. "Plus, it's not like I came alone."
"You..can't save..me. They did too much.."
"You know I'm not going to just give up."
He tried to chuckle but coughed instead, blood appearing on his lips. "I wish..we had more time.."
Tears filled in Andy's eyes, "Don't talk like that. Everything will be okay." She continued to focus on healing the damage.
He gave her a weak smile. "I love you.." His breath hitched, his eyes closing.
"Come on, stay with me," Andy begged, pushing her powers faster, trying to keep him alive.
His heartbeat faded, his breath ceasing.
Andy sobbed, continuing to try focusing on healing him. She lost track of how long she'd been standing there, all thoughts gone except trying to save him.
Kenji pulled her away. "He's gone."
Tears streamed down her face, "He can't be." She pulled away from him and went back to Kiba's side.
The other vampires slowly entered. Conner looked at Kenji, eyes closing as he got a shake of the head.
"Andy, we have to go. The guards will be missed soon." Conner tried to move her toward the door.
"I'm not leaving him." Andy stated, eyes still focused on her boyfriend's body.
"Of course not. Just let the twins get him to the van, okay?" Conner motioned the two over to the table as he held Andy.
Tears continued streaming down her face but she refused to give up on Kiba.
The twins quickly wrapped a sheet around the shifter and headed out the door.
"Come on, let's go." Conner gently led her out to the van, seating her on the floor. The twins gently placed Kiba's head in her lap, then closed the door and climbed in the other side.
Andy ran her hand thru Kiba's hair for a minute before going back to healing him. She struggled as she kept pumping his heart, hoping it would start back to it's normal rhythm. She felt herself growing weaker, having already revived almost the whole squad earlier, plus her arm was now throbbing with pain from the bullet that grazed her. She continued on though, refusing to give up. Eventually Kiba sucked in a breath, and Andy gave a small sigh of relief as she continued to monitor him. She felt dizzy and exhausted, but she wouldn't take her focus off Kiba.
His eyes struggled to open. "Sweetheart? Is this real?"
She smiled down at him, running her hand through his hair again, "Yes, this is real."
"I was afraid they'd hurt you.." His words were slow and slurred.
"I'm fine," Andy gave a soft smile. "I love you."
"Love you too." His eyes closed as he lost consciousness.
Kenji stayed silent, but inwardly wondered how much power Andy had and if she realized her potential.
Andy continued to brush Kiba's hair, until her head finally fell forward as she passed out from the exhaustion.
Conner sighed, making his way to their apartment. He called Tsukasa, giving him the details. When they arrived, he and Kenji carried them into the bedroom laying them on the bed and covering them. Then they left.