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The Division: CRISIS CODE
Chapter 2: Dark Zone
4/10/2016 San-maru-Gou Settlement, Shibuya, Tokyo Afternoon - Clear Sky
At the silent daytime of Shibuya. The people were living a normal life as they do so. However, there was something going on outside of the settlement. It wasn't the enemy at all. But instead, there was a commotion going on as there was a man being held tight by the armored guards wielding riot shields.
Civilian: "L-Let me go! I'm not Infected! What's the meaning of this!?"
Lungmen Guard 1: "You're Infected. There's no reason for you to live among us peacefully."
Civilian: "You can't do that! I'm a normal person! How can I be Infected? I have no signs of the Green Poison on me! Simple as that!"
Lungmen Guard 2: "Doesn't matter if you have the Green Poison on you. You're Infected and you're not welcome here."
Civilian: "F-Fine! I'll just survive on my own! I don't need to live in this settlement! Hmph!"
The civilian decides to turn around and leave out of frustration. The guards did not care as the two headed back inside the fortified gate barricaded cargo containers. The leader of the settlement arrived to hear of what's going on when he was busy interacting with the people living here.
"Hmm? What's going on? I hear there was a commission between you two and the man. Can you explain to me what happened?" The Settlement leader asked the two as they explained.
Lungmen Guard 1 "Ahh, Yosuke. We have a man living in your settlement for a few days now until we found out he is Infected. That is until we kicked him out before he'll stir more problems."
"I see… But I feel sorry for him but I think it's for the best. Thank you for letting me know." The Settlement leader named Yosuke said to him as he turned back and continued his own day to talk with the people of his own settlement. Things were normal for now.
4/10/2016 Metropolitan Department, Chuou, Tokyo, Japan Afternoon - Cloudy
Meanwhile where time has passed. There was a fight going on at the abandoned Metropolitan Department building where Kaz and Savage were seen escorting the JTF commander out of the building as they were being chased by some Rioters. But, they were backed by the JTfFto fend them off. And that JTF Commander is named Okubo Nabatame. He was held captive by the Rioters for a few days. On the bright side… he was alright. However, the two looked at the properly working vehicle which belonged to Texas as she was waiting for them. Then again, she managed to get another one from her company just in case.
"Hey, Texas! We've secured our man here. He's been locked up by the Rioters for too long. Thank Dobermann for giving me the information about the situation." Kaz aid as Texas nodded.
"I see. Then you ready to head back?" Texas asked them.
"Please do. Okubo here hurts a bit." Kaz replied as the three got on the vehicle as Texas turns it on and drives off. Kaz takes a deep breath of relief that he manages to survive from a wave of Rioters. Savage was a little tired after fighting them. They were sure lethal in more ways than one. "Jesus… Remind me not to fight them ever again… Seeing them in groups is a nightmare…"
"Tell me about it…" Savage agreed as Okubo speaks up.
"Kaz… I want to give you my gratitude for saving me. Those punks nearly ended me off when they got bored of themselves." Okubo said as Kaz looked at him.
"At least we managed to come on time just to save you. Dobermann is worried about you since you went missing. She also mentioned to me that you were gathering the files involving the Green Poison." Kaz said to him in which he was aware of it.
"I understand what you're saying." Okubo continued. "But I've been busy finding this course of the Green Poison but to no avail… I have no lead. But, Ansel was kind enough that makes me assume that there's a connection between one man and the virus. It makes me so certain that it feels close but things are not confirmed as of yet."
"And who that might be?" Kaz asked him.
"We'll talk back at the base. Ansel will join me to discuss things." Okubo said as he stayed silent as Texas continued to drive them back to the base of operation.
[Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan | Evening - Clear Sky]
Back at base… Both Kaz and Savage were with Okubo and Ansel at the Medical Wing where she provides Kaz the file of one particular person…
"Ikoma Tachibana…" Ansel continued. "He's apparently a virologist. Though, it gets me a feeling that he might be related to the Green Poison that struck Tokyo. No one knows where he is. But I'm certain that he's hiding around Tokyo somewhere.."
"And I've been doing my best to look more into it. And I got nothing. The Green Poison will continue to spread throughout the world. The Dark Zone became a mess and some people went there. Some didn't come back. Some manage to get out alive." Okubo said as Savage asked him.
"Then why the Dark Zone then? Is it just really bad to go there?" Savage asked him.
"The Dark Zone is indeed dangerous. I've read reports about the rising activity of Rogue Agents from the first wave taking advantage of that place. I don't even want to go near it." Okubo said as Jayce arrives with his crutches.
"Agreed." Jayce continues. "I don't think Kaz or Savage is ready to venture there. Savage doesn't have that kind of gear. She'll suffer from contamination."
"What are you talking about? I can survive just fine.~" Savage said to him.
"No, no. You need to wear a mask when you need to go to the Dark Zone. Having without it makes the air unpleasant. Otherwise, you'll die." Jayce glared at her as she pouts.
"That's no fun. But I guess you're right." Savage replied.
"Say, Jayce. How's your legs doing? Is it still healing?" Kaz asked him as he looked at him.
"I'm doing fine. I can still barely walk but I'm getting there. Speaking of which, you should go to the San-maru-Gou Settlement in Shibuya. Apparently, they're looking for help regarding the Dark Zone. So I thought you could be of help to them." Jayce said to him as he was not surprised.
"The settlement? You're telling me that people are living in protected areas?" Kaz asked him.
"Ahh. I guess you didn't realize it before. The people have been living a life in order to avoid the Green Poison and enemies. You should go there and tell them about the signal. Hopefully, one of the Settlement leaders at Shibuya would be reluctant to help you out." Jayce continued. "Oh and… there's a vendor at our base of operation. Would you mind buying a mask for Savage in case you two plan to pay a visit to the Dark Zone, okay?"
"Right. I will." Kaz replied to him as Jayce had to go back and rest once again.
"Why do I even need a mask for? I mean, what's the big deal about it?" Savage asked the Division Agent as he shrugged.
"Reasons. Now, we'll have to sleep in for tonight. Then, I'll buy you a mask and we'll head off to the settlement in Shibuya. Okay?" Kaz said to her as she sighed.
"Right, right. I'll wear the mask if we go to the Dark Zone… but it gets me excited to fight some enemies there!" Savage replied with her excitement as he simply sighed. The two then decided to go to sleep and prepare themselves for another day.
4/11/2016 San-maru-Gou Settlement, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan Morning - Clear Sky
The next day… Kaz and Savage traveled their way to the settlement in Shibuya despite they were forced to fight some enemies along the way there, saving people, stopping enemy resource convoys and whatnot. But they've managed to make it there to find that it's heavily fortified. The two guards outside of the settlement were defending the container gate when they approached them.
Lungmen Guard 1: "Halt. Identify yourself."
"I'm a Division Agent helping the JTF. I was told to come to this Settlement if I'm not mistaken. Perhaps my help is needed." Kaz continued. "And this woman here is Savage from Rhodes Island. She's my… bodyguard. Will you let us in?"
Lungmen Guard 2: "A Division Agent, huh? We've heard rumors of you guys killing each other at the Dark Zone. I sure hope you're not one of those killers."
"Do I look like I'm a rogue agent? Look at my wristwatch glowing orange." Kaz said to the guards as they seemed convinced for some reason.
Lungmen Guard 1: "It's true. But we won't let you in unless our settlement leader has given us permission if you wish to make a stay here. Things changed when we kicked out one person who is Infected."
"You kidding me?" Kaz deadpanned in annoyance.
Lungmen Guard 1: "Sorry, Agent. Rules are rules-"
"Let him in. He may be a Division Agent but I still put faith in those Second Wave guys. As much I hate wasting time but please… let him in." The voice of a man said to him as the guards had to comply.
Lungmen Guard 1: "Alright… Our leader has given you his blessing. Make one mistake, you're out of here."
Lungmen Guard 2: "And if you're Infected? The same rule applies."
"Right." Kaz responded as both entered inside the settlement building as the gate opens, allowing them to pass through as it closes thereafter.
"I'm sorry if you're mad and all. But things changed for some reason. I've been a busy man." The leader continued. "Allow me to introduce yourself. My name is Yosuke Mori. I'm the leader of this Settlement. And you are?"
"Kaz. This one here is Savage. She's not an Agent." Kaz replied as Savage lightly waved at him. Yosuke waved at her back with a smile.
"So I heard. Now then… I welcome you to the San-maru-Gou Settlement. We have a total of 100 people right now. This former shopping building became a home to us. It may look a bit crowded but everyone here is living a normal life as usual. There are some people in my settlement who are willing to fight and protect this settlement. And most importantly, take Tokyo back from our enemies. Don't worry, my settlement is affiliated with the JTF. Which is why we have some JTF soldiers patrolling around the area. However, the real truth is that this settlement is actually affiliated with the nation from another world called Great Lungmen. Thank the deer guy named Wei for helping me out during this time of crisis when the Green Poison hit this city." Yosuke rambled about as both listened.
"So you've been leading this Settlement's people?" Savage asked him with her curiosity as he nodded.
"I do. I sometimes help people with their needs. Some I reject because they're far more ludicrous when they do something dangerous but risky. Trust me, it's stressful." Yosuke continues. "Now. Please follow me to the office on the highest floor of this building. Perhaps you can help me regarding one of my trusted assistants who hasn't returned for a week."
The two remained silent as they followed him all the way to his office. As they did, minutes passed where two Lungmen Guards were standing next but between their leader as Yosuke was ready to speak the details of what's happening and the disappearance of his assistant.
"Now… as you can see. Last week, my assistant who is the security chief for the Lungmen Security Force has gone missing. The reason why is because she wanted to investigate the Dark Zone. She was skeptical about Division Agents like you. She started to build distrust towards Agents. Rouge or not. She talked to me about why they kill each other for pleasure or no reason. She grew bitter about it and took some of her guards there. I had to entrust her despite her seriousness of visiting the Dark Zone. I fear that she might have died by the Rogue Agents… But she has the skills of fighting them back. I saw her strength. And what she can do." Yosuke explained as he talks in.
"Okay. I think I can believe that. Does she have a name?" Kaz asked him as he nodded. Yosuke shows him the picture of a woman with navy blue hair and horns on her head.
"Her name is Ch'en. Lungmen's respected and strongest warriors." Yosuke continued. "She wields two swords. Guns aren't her forte. Now then, You two should get going and find her. I need her back to my Settlement so people can relax once more. If you can do that, I owe you my debt. I always pay my debts."
"Right. We'll try to find her. Wish us luck." Kaz said to him as he and Savage stood up from the chairs. "Savage, let's go. We have a woman to rescue."
"Roger!" Savage happily responded as they left the room.
4/11/2016 Dark Zone Taito Sector, Tokyo, Japan Afternoon - Rain
At the entrance of the Dark Zone where it was completely walled up high. Savage was amazed to see that area still exists. Even though this was a dangerous quarantine area much to her surprise.
"I gotta say… So this is where the Dark Zone began?" Savage asked him.
"Yeah… Hope you got your mask ready." Kaz said as both got inside the door which is supposed to be a checkpoint. There are small JTF soldiers working on their computers as they seemed busy.
JTF Soldier: "Agent! I see you're heading to the Dark Zone? And who's this?"
"My bodyguard. I'm here to rescue this certain woman from the Shibuya Settlement who went missing last week. Also, anything going on? About the sightings of Rogue Agents?" Kaz asked him.
JTF Soldier: "Sadly, yes. There's one. You gotta be careful of that particular agent who've gone rogue. We don't know who that agent is but the signal says that this one is top priority for manhunt. Be on the lookout for that. If you see that Manhunt agent, avoid contact."
"Noted. So, Savage. Are you ready?" Kaz asks her as she grabs out her mask and wears it on her mouth.
"I am. What about you?" Savage asked him as he did the same.
"I'm always prepared. Remember, in the Dark Zone… Don't trust anyone." Kaz said to the Cautus woman as they both entered inside the Dark Zone for the first time. It was pure silent and filled with barren waste. However, Kaz looked at his wristwatch flicking for a few seconds as it returns to normal.
ISAC: "Transmissions jammed. Activating backup power."
"Hmph… guess we gotta find her and get her outta here before this Rogue Agent finds us. Let's go, Savage. I know you're curious and all. But we're in a dangerous area now." Kaz said as he started walking. Savage then followed him as she was curious to ask.
"I know. But this makes me wonder… Why did this Dark Zone appear out of nowhere in the Tokyo quarantine? I know the Green Poison but what caused it?" Savage asked him.
"If I remember… The Green Poison struck this city of Taito. Then, it became much worse as it spread to other cities… But that's about it I think?" Kaz only had small information of the origins of the Dark Zone. Savage wasn't fazed but that's all she wanted to hear from him. However, her rabbit ears twitched two times as she detects something from far away.
"Kaz! Look over there!" Savage pointed there as Kaz quickly took cover behind the cars as Savage did the same time. Both peaked out to see what's going on as there were soldiers that looked different as they wore a military vest and a cloth to protect their mouths. However, they were ruthless and different from the JTF. He only had a stern look on his face for a moment.
"What the hell? The Imperial Patriots? They're even in this Dark Zone, too?" Kaz looked at them roaming around in order to search for items.
"Imperial Patriots? They don't seem friendly to me." Savage spoke as he sighed.
"No shit. They're the PMC group that Jayce told me about… They have training in the military. While us Agents have the same thing but we're more improved in some sense." Kaz continued. "But we need to avoid them quietly and stealthily. I don't want to cause any trouble and- What the?"
Kaz only realizes that Savage had already left as she was excited to fight them as she used her Sledgehammer in action.
Imperial Patriot Soldier 1: "What the fuck!?"
Imperial Patriot Soldier 2: "Damn it! Kill her- AGH!"
Imperial Patriot Soldier 3: "Shit! We lost Wade!"
"Is that all you got!? You guys aren't even worth beating!" Savage said with her excited tone while she swung her hammer to launch her enemy in the air. She then finishes off with a slam as she crushed the third soldier easily. He was amazed by her strength of how much she can do. Just as that… she defeated the groups of three with ease.
"Jesus… I guess you are strong after all. C'mon, let's go and find Ch'en. I don't want to waste time." Kaz said until they heard gunfire happening in the Dark Zone's Taito sector. "A fight nearby? Savage, you heard it, right?"
"Yeah… We should go there." Savage said to him.
"True. But be on your guard. We'll never know if it's a Rogue Agent. So let's go." Kaz said to her as both started running their way to the source of the noise.
Just as they reached the location of the city streets about a minute later where there was a gunfight going on… But there was one Division Agent who doesn't look rogue but there was a woman with horns and navy blue hair as she wielded two swords to eviscerate her enemies of Rioters as one of the Rioter's body was cut in half horizontally.
Rioter 1: "You bastard! I'll fuckin' kill you!"
Rioter 2: "Dude! We're sandwiched! We have another enemy behind us!"
Kaz and Savage arrived as they had their weapons ready. But one of the Division Agent next to Ch'en was wounded as he covered his side stomach when he kneeled down when he was fighting the Rioters. Now, the two groups who have the Rioters surrounded as they have no choice but to lower their weapons.
Rioter 1: "Aw fuck this… Let's get out of here…"
Rioter 2: "Yeah…"
And so, the two rioters leave to the alleyway as they simply gave up. Ch'en takes a deep breath when she sheathed her sword as the two approached them.
"Hey! Is that Agent alright? I heard there was gunfire going on so we checked to see. And then here we are… he's wounded." Kaz said as the Agent looked at him.
"Y-You're from a Second Wave? Thank god you're here to save me- agh!" The wounded Agent felt pain as Ch'en held onto him.
"Don't worry… I'll take you to a nearby safe house if I could find it…" Ch'en aid as she looked around until Kaz uses his wristwatch to create a guidance marker to show where the nearest safe house is.
"Don't worry. Just follow me. We'll talk once we head there. I know there's a lot to explain." Kaz said as Savage nodded. Ch'en sighs as she decides to follow him. Savage decided to help carry the wounded agent as well.
[Location: Taito Sector Dark Zone Safe House]
Inside the safe house of the Dark Zone within the Taito City Sector… Everything has calmed down as Ch'en puts the wounded Agent on the chair to sit down. She then turns around to look at Kaz and Savage who was seen looking at her while the Japanese-American Division Agent was leaning against the wall.
"I'd like to give you my thanks for saving us. Agent Martin here is not in a good condition to fight when I first met him in this Dark Zone." Ch'en continued. "So… Why are you here?"
"I've been sent by your settlement leader at the San-maru-Gou. Yosuke is worried sick about you. Which is why we've come to escort you out of the Dark Zone." Kaz said to her as she closes her eyes as she begins to understand.
"I see. Though, I've been stuck in this Dark Zone for quite a while… but I'm not going to leave with Martin here. I need to get him out of the Dark Zone." Ch'en said to the two with a glare as Martin talks in when he coughs.
"N-No… I'm nearly at my limit… I don't think I could get out of this area alive…" Martin said as Ch'en approached him.
"Martin. I told you that I'm going to get you out of the Dark Zone alive so you can-" Ch'en was interrupted as he speaks once again.
"I said it's fine! I know you want to do this but it's too late…" Martin continued as he looked at Kaz. "Hey… Agent… you got a name?"
"Kaz… This is my bodyguard Savage." Kaz replied.
"Kaz, huh?" Martin continued. "I know this is stupid of me but I ask of you…"
"And what is it?" Kaz asked him as Martin grabbed out a yellow bag that had a contamination label on it which came from the bottom of his backpack.
"I… I need you to deliver my contaminated items at the nearby extraction zone…" Martin said to him as he was rather confused.
"Wait… why me? Why would you want me to deliver your items for?" Kaz asked him.
"So you can have it! Look! I'm going to die soon! Which is why I want you to do this… Please… Just go to the nearby extraction zone… and they're all yours… Okay?" Martin said as Kaz remained silent for a few seconds until he took his bag and attached it to the bottom of his backpack.
"Fine… you have my word. From one Agent to another Agent… I'll extract the items for you." Kaz said to the wounded Agent as he nodded.
"Thank you… The bag inside only has two items inside so you gotta hurry… Rogue Agents are becoming more rampant. So willing that they want to kill each other off… Gah! I think… I'm done for…" Martin felt the pain as Ch'en held on to his hands.
"N-No! Martin!" Ch'en pleaded.
"It's okay… Even though this is the end of me… I'm going to accept it… Thank you… for protecting me…" Martin said his last words as he peacefully dies as the result. Ch'en had no choice but to mourn for him. Even though he was injured in the first place.
"You name is Ch'en, right?" Kaz continued. "We should get going and extract Martin's items. I don't want to waste time but we have to."
"Right… I'll come with. Just don't slow me down." Ch'en said to the two as she left on her own as the two followed.
[Location: Taito Sector West Extraction Zone]
At the extraction zone where the three arrived with no one around. Everything was dead silent in the first place. Kaz had to make sure to check his surroundings. Yet, it was all clear. He then grabbed out his flare gun from his holster as he aimed up high and fired it…
ISAC: "Extraction called for."
"Okay… The ETA will be in one minute and thirty seconds. We gotta get ready… I can feel that the enemies will come to us." Kaz said to the two as they had their weapons ready. It was still silent while Kaz's wristwatch was still beeping as it had a countdown timer to display the ETA. The weather started to change suddenly as the heavy rain poured down on them.
"It's getting tense… I don't like the sound of this…" Ch'en said until she heard the voices of the group… "They're coming!"
"Then let's get rid of them!" Kaz said as he raised up his weapon and fired upon their enemies which are apparently the Rioters that are trying to rush in with melee weapons and sidearms. He proceeds to gun them down in order to wait for the extraction to arrive.
Savage continued bashing their heads to the ground as they were easily killed in one hit. While for Ch'en, she cuts her enemies with ease with no mercy at all. Her blade was filled with bloodstain as there was some blood on her face but it was washed away by the rainwater. There, the second wave arrives as the group continues to fend them off as the timer keeps countdown around 60 seconds.
"Damn… They just keep coming… Fine! I'll just do this." Kaz said as he grabs out his seeker mine as he deploys it. His seeker mine responds as it targets the rioters hiding behind the cover as the explosion was made, killing them. "Stay down."
"Ha!" Savage swung her hammer as the Rioter was sent flying to the wall as he was knocked out. "C'mon! Is that all you got!"
Ch'en continued fending off the enemies until she managed to get the last one. To her, it was no problem. Kaz had already finished dealing with them. It wasn't that bad. Suddenly, he gets a feeling where his wristwatch notified him of something bad…
ISAC: "Manhunt Rogue agent nearby…"
"What!? Already? Don't tell me… that Rogue already knew that we're extracting? Dammit… Girls, get ready. We have no choice but to take a stand!" Kaz commanded until he encountered an incoming grenade as he dodge roll to avoid the explosion. "Hey! Enough hiding and show yourself! I know you're a rogue agent…"
"Man, you really want to talk, huh? To be honest with you, that's not my cup of tea…" The voice of the rogue agent comes out of cover as he had an attacker drone hovering next to him while he carried his submachine gun that resembles a vector. "If you're wondering who I am… The names Lyon. Though, I take pleasure in killing other Agents here. It fills my satisfaction when I first came to a Dark Zone when I was deployed as the First Wave."
"Wait… the First Wave? You're telling me that you and other agents from that wave haven't solved the crisis yet?" Kaz asks him as he yawns.
"Oh… You're from a Second Wave, aren't you? It's a shame that you haven't heard the real truth behind it when the outbreak started in both Tokyo and Manhattan. Thank that lucky asshole Keener who offered me a chance to live when I first met him in Manhattan." Lyon said as Savage still had her hammer ready.
"And who is this Keener you're talking about…" Savage demanded.
"Heh… Beats me. I don't know shit about his intentions. What he knows is that he has his own purpose. So do I. Hell, I don't wanna mess with him. I decided to split ways with Keener and head to Tokyo here so I can kill off my boredom." Lyon continued. "And I must say. You're accompanied by those two smoking hot babes? My, you're popular."
"Sorry, Lyon. I'm off-limits." Ch'en retorted.
"Same here." Savage responded.
"Hmph. Then this discussion is over. The only way I can satisfy myself… is by killing you three." Lyon said as he commanded his attacker drone to attack Kaz.
"Crap!" Kaz swore as he aimed his weapon to fire at the drone as it was destroyed before the drone fired on him. And just as that, he was safe. But he and his team still needed to deal with him. "Girls! Be careful! This Rogue Agent is tough to beat! Don't get close to him. He may have tricks up his sleeve!"
"Huh? Who cares! I wanna crush him!" Savage said as she leaves her cover to begin her attack. However, Lyon readied his chem launcher as he fired below her foot as she was stuck in some sort of foam. "What the!?"
"I told you!" Kaz then aimed at the hard foam as he fired it at. Allowing Savage to be freed from being snared before Lyon gets his chance to kill her. "Savage! Don't be reckless!"
"But, Kaz-" Saage was cut off as he spoke more.
"No… Just be careful and stay back. I'll deal with him." Kaz said as he decided to deploy his seeker mine to target the Rogue Agent. The seeker came towards him until Lyon deployed his EMP Grenade to stop it, allowing him to shoot it with his pistol.
"What's the matter, kiddo? Think you got the guts to kill me? Oh wait… You can't. I'll make sure that you three can die. I saw what that dragon girl can do. Good thing I watched from afar." Lyon mocked Ch'en who managed to make an ambush as she was ready to slice him up into two.
"Sorry. But I don't take chances here." Ch'en replied as she swung her swords at him until he dodged unscaved. She noticed that she almost hit him but he was a bit agile.
"Whoa! Nice try, dragon girl. You almost killed me. But…" Lyon said as he quickly fired his chem launcher to ensnare her leg with riot foam. "You still haven't seen most of my tricks. You see… We're Division Agents, trained up to the core. We have a reason, a purpose, a desire."
"Tch… You think you could get away with this by killing more agents? Even rogues as well?" Ch'en demanded to know as he started to laugh maniacally.
"Of course! Everyone has a reason like I do! To me? Having that purpose to save Tokyo or Manhattan? Everything is a joke. People out there are trying to survive… like stray wolves having a thirst for human flesh and blood!" Lyon said as Kaz who was still taking cover.
"Then why abandon your duty? We have people to save… They're in danger because the chaos will never stop as long as the crimes keep going! Or you just simply lost your way? Is that it!?" Kaz yelled while in cover.
"Duty? Saving people? Cut that crap with that bullshit! Doesn't matter if the chaos keeps going… I intend to fuel it more as long as the fire still burns! Humanity needs to survive and fight each other! It happens all the time!" Lyon continues. "There's no stopping this chaos… only Anarchy now- GAH!"
Suddenly out of nowhere… Kaz peeked out of cover along with Savage and Ch'en who saw what happened… A blade pierced Lyon's chest as it was stained in his blood. Behind the person was a woman with really long silver hair and a hat that resembles gothic headwear. She had a cold, expressionless face in her eyes as she pulled the blade out of him. Lyon begins to kneel on the floor. Not knowing who did it… he begins to say his final words…
"W-What the fuck…? Someone was behind me? Damn, I'll give someone that… Whoever who… tell me… who are you…" Lyon demanded to know as she readied her sword again…
"I'm a bounty hunter… Nothing more. Nothing less." The woman said as Lyon falls to the ground as he finally dies while the rain pours down on his body. Ch'en suddenly breaks herself free as the three approaches to meet her.
"Wow… You seriously saved us back there. Us taking a single rogue agent is a pain but seeing you attacking from behind. He really let his guard down." Savage chuckled a bit as the woman wasn't fazed. "Say, you got a name?"
"Skadi… As I said, I'm a bounty hunter." The woman named Skadi introduces herself as Kaz was seen looting Lyon's contaminated bag as it contained three items. So he decided to loot it anyway. After that, he stood up and looked at her.
"I'll remember your name. But thanks for the save. Just needed to extract these items once the helicopter arrives. By the way, why are you here in the Dark Zone?" Kaz asked her as she turned around and prepared to leave. "Umm… Hello?"
"I was hunting down Rogue Agents. I have no interest in this conversation." Skadi replied as she began to leave in the rain. And just as that, she simply vanished.
"Hmph. What was her problem." Ch'en sighed as she looked at Kaz. "Is the helicopter here?"
"Right about… now." Kaz said as the sounds of the helicopter arrived as the rope dropped, allowing Kaz to extract his contaminated items. Just as that, the helicopter flies away from the extraction point, taking Kaz's items once they become decontaminated. "All done. Let's head back to the San-maru-Gou Settlement to confirm that you're still alive, Ch'en."
"Right… Perhaps going back to the Settlement is a must." Ch'en continued as she forgot one more thing. "And Kaz? I'm sorry that I couldn't find a way to save Martin…"
"It's alright. Your leader, Yosuke told me about your distrust towards Agents. But I suppose you've learned to grow kindly with Martin. I'm not as vile like Lyon who is a rogue agent. Then again… Perhaps I've changed? Oh well, but We agents still have one duty… to save what remains…" Kaz continued as he took a deep breath as the rain finally stopped. "Finally… the rain stopped. Now, let's head back. Savage, let's go."
"Aye aye, captain!~" Savage replied as she followed him to exit the Dark Zone. Ch'en looked back one more time. She knew that Martin had changed her. But she comes to accept it and decides to follow both of them back to the settlement. But the death of Agent Martin will not be in vain. Yet, Kaz finally understands. Knowing that things aren't easy. He knew he'd have to stay alert on potential Rogue Agents at the Dark Zone
4/11/2016 San-maru-Gou Settlement, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan Daytime - Clear Sky
"Ch'en! You're back and still alive!" Yosuke was surprised by her return after she was escorted back safely by Kaz and Savage as they were outside of the settlement gates
"It was nothing. But I owe them my thanks." Ch'en replies as Yosuke looks at the two.
"Kaz… Savage. I- no… the whole settlement is in your debt because of your actions. Now that Ch'en is safely back with us, she can lead her guards more than ever. You're free to stay here if you want." Yosuke said to the two as the agent shook his head.
"It's fine. We're going to head back to the Base of Operations. After all, our mission remains unfinished." Kaz said to him as he nodded as an understanding.
"I see… I understand that. If you have something to do, then go ahead. I wish you good luck, you two." Yosuke replied as he and Ch'en went back inside.
"Well… That's that… I'm feeling tired already. C'mon, Savage. Let's head back to base so I can get some rest…" Kaz said as he yawned and started heading his way back to base.
"H-Hey! Wait for me!" Savage exclaimed as she followed him. Thus, their adventures are not over yet…
[TO BE CONTINUED…]
-[NEXT - Chapter 3: False Confrontation]-
Author's Notes: "Hey all. Sorry for me being awfully silent as I was pretty much busy with other stuff and I haven't got myself a chance to work back on this story due to a massive writer's block. I finally manage to push off my boredom and get this finished. I'm going to keep this short but this story might not have another chapter anytime soon. But do keep your eye out in the near future. Until then. Switch on your Youth!"