"What do you mean I'm not allowed to leave!?" Sophia seethed through her teeth as she glared at Aegis. Said person glared at her through his domino mask and stood his ground.

"Armsmaster's orders. You are to be confined to the base and handle console duty once Gallant's shift is over." Aegis said simply and slowly as if Sophia was stupid. That made her blood boil. This past week had kept Shadow Stalker busy with whatever target Thrawn had given her. They communicated with some weird tinkertech communicator Thrawn gave her.

"Director Piggy is in charge of the Wards, not Armsmaster." Sophia replied coldly. She wasn't about to let this slide. Thrawn had just given her a new list of drug houses and dog fighting rings to bust.

"Armsmaster has retaken command with Director Piggot's full support."

Sophia doubted that. Piggy didn't always get along with the old Beard. Everyone heard about how Armsmaster barged into Piggy's office, demanded something, and left. She heard from some gossiping interns that Armsmaster had rejected Piggy's declaration of love. Others said that Armsmaster wanted to be in control again. Now that Sophia thought about it, that first idea was pretty stupid.

Getting ready for her response, they were interrupted when the room shook, and a loud boom sounded out through the base. Red lights and an annoying siren noise overtook the room as the room kept shaking.

"ONI LEE AND THE ABB ARE TRYING TO BREAK LUNG OUT!" Their intercom sprang to life. Aegis quickly pulled out his phone and started calling someone, probably, Miss Militia or even Armsmaster for all she knew. Feeling a sudden vibration coming from her tinkertech communicator, she ran towards her room.

Answering it, she held it close to her ear.

"Shadow Stalker here. The ABB are trying to break out-"

"Lung we know. Boss has some new orders for you. It seems that your position won't be sustainable anymore with the drama between the Director and Armsmaster. You are to head to the locations sent to your personal phone. An escort will be waiting for you." An unfamiliar male voice said. Sophia bit her bottom lip as she felt her anger rise up.

"I'm not going to run. I can help fight Lung and-"

"And nothing of importance will come of it." A new accented voice entered the conversation. This one Sophia knew. Before Sophia could speak, Thrawn spoke again.

"You are not required to do as ordered. Take it as a simple suggestion. We both know that Armsmaster wont stop with a simple punishment detail. Do you really want to go to Juvie? I believe that's what it's called anyways. The escort will lead you to one of our safe houses where you will receive your next instructions. I know you don't need the protection, but better safe than sorry.Remember, this is the best way you can clean up the streets."

Swallowing the saliva that built up in her mouth. Sophia nodded.

"Got it."

"Excellent. I'll be waiting for you Shadow Stalker." With that, the transmission was cut.

It was time to leave it seemed.

Sullivan Penny POV

Sullivan Penny was no stranger to violence. Serving with the military, and then his own experience as a private investigator had left him with plenty of images he would not like to see again. Then Thrawn walked into his life with an offer he couldn't refuse. Sure he wasn't a Brockton Bay native, but that didn't mean he couldn't call this place his home. He wanted to do some good with his life, and this was the best way to do it.

"No sign of anyone yet sir." Sullivan turned to his right and nodded at his second in command. Miguel Chavez was a Brockton Bay native who lived in a poorer side of town. Apparently he joined because he got tired of the ABB and E88 harassing the hispanic population, which led to him along with dozens of others joining the Ascendancy for protection and to make a difference.

"Keep an eye out son. Boss told me that this particular person is a slippery person." Sullivan said softly as several ambulances drove past them with their sirens screaming. He trusted his company. Sullivan trained all of them himself to be the best, which led to some rivalry with Uber's men.

Nodding, Miguel saluted and went to go check on their other members. Currently they were waiting in some rundown apartment located in former Merchant territory for an associate Thrawn wanted them to escort. Besides that, Sullivan didn't know anymore details.

"Penny squad this is Dime squad. Movement has been spotted. Scanners show some type of mist entering the building."

"Got it. Bring the SUV around and have Nickel squad do the same with theirs."

"Yes sir. Euro leader out."

Suddenly, Sullivan turned around quickly to come face to face with a crossbow aimed directly in between his eyes.

"A pleasure to see you here Shadow Stalker." Sullivan said calmly. He practiced imitating Thrawn in the mirror. On the inside, he was cursing himself for not wearing more protection beside his body armor.

"So you're the first voice that I heard." Her voice was a bit younger than he expected, but then again. She was a member of the Wards, all who were under the age of 18.

"Correct." She slowly lowered the crossbow until it was aimed at the ground. Reaching for his communicator, Sully motioned her to follow him.

"Contact has arrived. We're leaving now. Head to the rendezvous point."

"Yes sir. See you there Captain."

Several seconds later, Sully and his squad exited the building. Turning his head to Shadow Stalker, who had finally holstered her crossbow, he motioned his head to a white SUV.

"Me and you are riding in that one. Everyone else will follow."

"Sure." Was all she said. Sully didn't trust her. During his time as a PI he had investigated several attacks, all with the victim being brutally beaten or having puncture wounds. Apparently, he also heard rumors that she couldn't help out sometimes if she saw someone being robbed or killed. She was the worst hero Sullivan has ever heard of. Disgusting.

Quickly settling themselves inside of the vehicle, Sully ordered the driver to go.

Explosions littered certain areas of the city. Thrawn made sure to plan each attack herself to maximize the damage they would cause.

Pulling his communicator out, Sullivan made an important call.

"On our way to the safe house."

Sully swore he could hear her smirk.

A/N

Im trying to start the habit of writing on a daily basis again. I hope everyone enjoyed it even though nothing much happened this time.

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