The next morning,Mary Simons and Gary Thatcher were inside a red Volkswagen,with Mary as a driver. They were riding to the road of Chicago,precisely at the highway of the Cicero Avenue. As they kept driving,they soon encountered a small group of cars blocking the way. But the woman hopefully managed to find a path in the middle of the crowd.
During the whole ride,both stayed totally silent,only letting escape the sound of the cars and the honks. Actually,they weren't eager about talking to each other,since they aren't know to be best friend,plus the fact that Mary hated Sandra and Gary defended her against Mary.
After almost half an hour since they began driving,Gary Thatcher,bored,finally decided to open his mouth to start the conversation.
" Well... " He just said before being rudely interrupted by the driver.
" Listen,Boy,before you open your trap. You are the very last person I wanna talk to. "
So who's the very first one ? Gary thought.
" So please,Gary... Just stay quiet ! "
" Alright... "
" No ! "
" But... "
" No ! "
" Com... "
" Tututut ! Quiet ! "
" Bi... "
" What did I say ?! "
" One thing ! Only one ! "
" What ?! "
" Why so antagonist ?! We haven't seen each other since weeks ! Don't you think I deserve a better treatment ?! "
" Last year,because of you,your beloved Sandra left us... She left you... "
" No... You're lying. She... She wouldn't leave me ! " Gary suddenly felt himself guilty.
" Anyway... Whatever ! I never cared about this bitch ! "
" Because ? "
" You're both alike : unconscious,irritating and careless ! "
" Well I can't tell the contrary... "
" Hopefully she was less... like you. Besides,why would she fall for you ? "
" Because... Unlike a certain lady,she managed to see through my stupidity ! " He responded,this time facing his interlocutor.
" So I don't see through your body ?! Is that it ? "
" Yes. "
" Well then,SIR... Wanna go to a dinner so that I know more about you ?! "
" Sorry... Harry would feel betrayed. "
" I see you still got loyalty. Unfortunately... he's far more handsome than you. "
" Hahaha... Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha... " Thatcher faked a laugh. " Funny. Real funny. "
" You done ? "
" Yep... Once I told you why I joined the operation... Despite having to face you each week. "
" Go ahead ! Make my day ! " Mary reacted,imitating a strong and badass male voice.
" Shut up,Clint Eastwood. Anyway... I accepted... Because I was... In the dark. Finally ! You heard me ! I was into the biggest shit of my life ! My wallet emptied itself this week,my ex-girfriend left me last year,my family ignored me since I told them about my secret job... You see the Atlantic Ocean ?! Look,I sank to the very deep of this shitplace ! "
" Rea-lly-great. " She reacted,not caring about a single word into his speech.
" That's why... I need this job ! "
" Brilliant. Now I gotta stick up with an idiotic hobo ! "
" I ain't hobo ! "
" For now. "
" We're done talking. "
" Great. Finally. " As soon as they both shut themselves up,they barely got into the address of the client Levester Sylvester. The double door opened automatically thanks to an electronic device,to let the car inside. Then the duo parked the car in front of the front of the manor before going out... and with Gary trying to look stylish. But his attempt failed after he accidentally bumped onto a rock with his chest.
" AOUUUUUCH ! My heart ! I'm dying. "
" Was it sharp ? " Mary asked carelessly.
" No... Not really... "
" Then you'll live. "
" Bitch. "
" Thanks. " Gary got up quickly and kicked the rock to the horizon.
" So... Here we are. The manor of Levester Sylvester. Shall we go ? "
" No. First of all,this won't work like that. And second of all,we must wait for the others. "
" Fine. How long are we gonna wait... "
" Alex is coming. " Indeed,both could see a human giant heading to the double door and waiting to be opened. When the doors opened,he casually entered,hands in the pocket of his pullover and joined his partners.
" Hiya Alex. " Gary greeted him.
" Hey. " Mary just said,without showing any sign of disinterest.
" Hey guys. " Alex said normally.
" Been a long time,huh ?! " Gary asked.
" Dude,it's barely three weeks ! "
" Wasn't it two years ? "
" No. Wake up. "
" Sorry. "
" Pardon him. How are you ? How's your aunt ? "
" Everything's fine... Nothing else. "
" And how are you... After that asshole last time broke your forearm ? " Gary asked.
" It was just a broken bone. It was easily repairable. "
" We can't just repair a bone like a broken crutch. "
" But I can. "
" Let's admit that. " Gary didn't want to continue this line of questioning,remembering how unpredictably unhinged the fighter could be.
" Where's the asshole ? " Mary asked next.
" He said he would be a little bit late because he... needed to assemble his crew. "
" A crew ?! Why would he need another crew while we're here ?! " Gary reacted.
" Not surprised. He's just a selfish little bitch. " Mary told him.
" What kind of people would he take with him,other than us ? " Alex wondered.
" Maybe they will be only men with a tuxedo or a smoking. " Thatcher predicted.
" Or people specialized in crimes. " Mary said next.
" Or maybe big giants who would know to kick some ass. " Alex ended the discussion... Suddenly,the comedian looked up to the sky and spotted... an helicopter.
" Look ! Chopper ! "
" Chopper ?! The cops ?! " The woman grabbed a Desert Eagle from under her black leather jacket and went to shoot it down,but Alex Richardson grabbed her forearm and stopped her.
" What kind of cop would be listening to music ? " As all stopped talking and listened carefully,they could clearly hear the music 24K Magic from the flying vehicle. Mary stepped back and aimed her weapon as the chopper slowly landed.
As soon as it reached the floor,four party women wearing short dresses shouted and got out of the helicopter,drinking champagne and dancing. Then Dylan Burns came out,proud and wearing a black suit with a red shirt and no tie. He came to his partners,holding four glasses and a bottle of vodka. Then the unknown women came back to the chopper and left.
" What's up guys ?! " He rhetorically asked,wearing sunglasses.
" What... the... fuck... " Mary slowly said.
" What were you thinking ? " Alex asked Dylan.
" What ?! I thought it would be cool if,for once,I made a big impression in front of our Sylvester. Where is he ? "
" He'll come. Now what's the vodka for ? " Mary talked next.
" In case someone was thirsty. "
" Didn't you have the better idea to bring water ? "
" Well... Who wants some ? " Burns rudely changed the subject.
" No thanks. I need to usually keep my mind clear. "
" No. Alcohol... Tends me... And makes me more violent... " Alex declined the offer.
" I would like some. " The two last people stared angrily at the younger man who wondered what was wrong with that. " I wanna taste some vodka. "
" Don't mind them,amigo ! Here's your drink. " Dylan already served Gary,would quickly sipped a little of the vodka,limiting his consumation. Suddenly,the doors of the manor opened... Someone was coming. Instantly,Mary grabbed the glass Gary held,poured the vodka to the floor and smashed Gary with the empty glass.
" Was that necessary ? "
" I always wanted to do that to you. "
After she said this smiling,two bodyguards opened the door and the client came out confidently : it was a pretty old man wearing a dark suit,a golden watch on his right forearm and having gray mi-long hairs with gel. He happily welcomed the guests.
" Good morning ! And welcome to my manor ! "
" Good morning,Mr. Sylvester. " Gary said.
" I suggest you're all here... Great ! Oh,have you brought some vodka ? "
" Of course ! Wanna a drink ? " Dylan handed a glass to the rich man,under the surprise of Mary.
Sylvester drank all of it and climbed up the stairs. Everyone followed him.
" You sure you're not thir... " Gary tried to ask his rivale.
" Shut the fuck up ! "
A moment later...
While Gary Thatcher went to explore the house and Alex headed to the W.C.,Dylan Burns and Mary Simons both sat on the same sofa to listen to their mission,while Sylvester drank some scotch on his personal chair.
" I'm thanking your superior to send you to my aid. "
" It is an honor for us,Mr. Sylvester. "
" Mr. Burns,stop. You can call me Levester. "
" As you wish... Levester. " Suddenly Mary kicked his leg to gain his attention.
" So you like to get buddy-buddy with this asshole ? " She whispered.
" Continue. " Burns ignored the woman. Sylvester drank another sip of scotch.
" I admit... I have made mistakes. I wasn't a perfect man. Since my childhood,all I did was lie and steal ! Hell,I even gained all those shits here by cheating ! But there's one thing that I am proud of,even when my ex-wife left us... is to have my son,Hauger,in my life. It was like God had decided to bless me suddenly. But I knew it was for a short time. And indeed... God cursed me... With the car accident... Sniff... I really thought I lost him. But thankfully,he is still alive. But the doctors said he needed a new heart or else,he would have no choice but euthanize him... Sniff... Sorry,the emotion... "
" It's okay. " All of sudden,without any warning,Mary,who was totally focused and serious,cried a lot of tears and ran out to the garden,crying.
" Was that because of my story ? "
" She has a daughter. She's okay... It's just that she is afraid something might... happen to her. "
" I understand. It's hard... to love someone. Losing our beloved has terrible consequences for our humor... and our health. "
" Shit... " Burns slowly began to cry.
" You lost someone too ? "
" My wife. When her brother died in... in a car accident,suddenly she fell into a coma... She didn't make it. But it was a very long time. It's okay... Now... "
" How about we let your friend recover alone and begin now to talk business ? "
" Damn right ! "
What happened meanwhile,with Alex...
The giant headed to the toliet. But whenever he met someone,he met instantly eyes of fear and petrified bodies. Then he addressed to a majordome who stopped moving and leaned back into his fear.
" Where's the W.C. please ? " He normally asked.
" It's... It's over there. " He pointed,trembling,to the place. Alex went there and entered to the closet.
What happened meanwhile,with Gary...
Thatcher saw a double door. He curiously took a peek inside. What he could see was a small skeleton of a dinosaur,from the size of a regular chair. Interested,he came in and looked closer to this skeleton. He grabbed his smartphone and took a quick photo. Once it's done,he walked further into the room.
As long as he walked,Thatcher saw bigger skeletons of dangerous dinosaurs. All of that left him totally impressed and feeling so little. But the climax of the visit came when Gary came face-to-face with the complete skeleton... of a T-Rex. He literally fell on his knees and stayed awed.
Immediately after,he got up and made a tour around the monster. Then he grabbed his smartphone and wasted the majority of his stockage into photos of the skeleton. He put the phone in the pocket and thought for a second. He saw no one was inside; he came closer and tried to keep a souvenir of this moment : he grabbed a ladder then climbed up and prepared himself to grab one of his giant fingers.
" Sweet little T-Rex finger,you're coming with me. I'm sure people will pay a lot to get their hands on you ! "
Meanwhile...
" The place where the statue of Stucazel is held is the giant building belonging to Yotsuda,a japanese enterprise known for owning a lot of museums. The items in the building are the personal belongings of the CEO. "
" How did it get that ? And why he chose to keep some of them ? "
" Like the others. But he chose certain items regarding his taste. Anyway,you will be allowed to steal only the statue. Nothing else. I'll explain later. So... The building contains 20 floors; each floors contains a room where the items are exposed. The CEO is aware that the statue is very precious for Russia. So he kept it into a special securized room,hard to pass.
The security : each room has two serious guards,trained to kill. There may also be the janitor walking by. There are obviously surveillance cameras everywhere but the control room is located at the rooftop,into a sort of giant balcony. The guard here is very lucky to be there.
Whenever the camera detects someone who isn't registered,the alarm triggers. So careful ! Now,the statue and the room are located at the very top of the building. Unfortunately,it can't be accessed by the rooftop. So one of you won't be coming. "
" That won't be a problem for our hacker. "
" Good. To access it,you must go to the 19th floor. Then you must rip off the button to the 20,you will discover a secret button that will lead you to the 21st floor. Cool,isn't it ? When you arrive,in front of the door there will be hidden lasers. It is pretty messed up and you might have a lot of difficulty passing through. Then... the vent... At first you will think you'll just turn the wheel... But there's a trap : The iron bars hide a fingerprint identifier.
Whenever you touch it,the machine triggers and if you're not registered... "
" Alarm. "
" Now... to enter,breaking the window won't be an option. Try and you will trigger the alarm. But there's a solution : at 8 PM,a party is organised. You'll blend in as guests. Your superiors will surely deal with the IDs. Then,at midnight,you must take a disguise from the statues. When the field's clear,you steal the statue. Then,to exit,you might think about opening a wall but no ! The whole architecture is filled by alarms.
So to get out,just... Improvise. "
" Improvisation is my ally ! "
" And... That's it... You'll nail it. I'm sure of it. "
" Thank you for your trust. "
" I truly hope you succeed. My son's life lies in your hands. "
" So much pressure. " Dylan got up and headed to the door.
" Mr. Burns,know that,if you succeed stealing the statue of Stucazel,you will therefore become the worst criminal ever for Russia. You'll be hunter,chased,persecuted... "
" We'll sort something out. No worry. "
" Will your friend be okay ? "
" She's a tough girl. Trust me. " He said before heading out. "Goodbye,Leves... " Suddenly a very loud noise started and both wonder what was that. Burns ran out and headed to the skeleton room. But when he was gonna open the door,Gary Thatcher,hiding his panic,came out and closed the door behind him.
" A small cute skeleton of dinosaur fell out. No problem ! Sorry for the mess. "
" You know,when I was younger,I used to play puzzles a lot. Maybe I could... "
" No ! There are majordomes ! They'll do the job ! "
" You're being mean. "
" Thanks,whatever... Get the others and let's go ! Now ! " Gary pushed Dylan to the exit,in a hurry. After they got out,the majordome went into the dinosaur room and discovered... the T-Rex skeleton,shattered into pieces.
" Son of a bitch... "
Meanwhile...
After Burns and Thatcher exited,they met Richardson and Simons who were waiting for them.
" Mary ! You ok ? " Dylan asked.
" Yeah I'm okay. Sorry I... shattered. "
" No it's okay. By the way,I gotta explain... "
" About the plan... And how your improvisation is your ally ?! "
" How did you... "
" Right pocket. " Dylan instantly searched the pocket... and found a micro.
" You bitch. " He reacted,laughing.
" So... Are you gonna fill us in or what ? " Gary interrupted,impatient.
" I don't need it. I already heard the plan thanks to Mary. " Alex explained.
" Well only the shithead isn't aware. " Mary said,mentioning Gary. " Where were you ?! "
" I found him breaking down a small dinosaur. "
" Actually,it wasn't a small dinosaur. "
" What do you mean,Gary ? You told me... "
" I lied. What I actually broke down was... the T-Rex. "
" T-Rex... Son of a bitch ! " Dylan hid his face into his hands.
" Let's forget about that and explain to the idiot the plan. " Mary mentioned Gary again.
Later...
" So... According to what I heard,we need a driver,a hacker - me - and you two,you steal Stucazel. "
" While Mary and I do the job,Alex will stay with the car and wait that all of us are here. And you,Gary,you deal the hacking and you black us out only when I tell you so. "
" Don't worry. I'm a very patient man ! "
" Not patient enough to refrain from touching the skeleton of a T-Rex ! " Mary commented.
" Only a real fan of dinosaur would understand how powerless I felt against the envy ! "
" Whatever ! "
" So... Go home,patch yourself up and don't mess this up. Meet each other at the meeting at 7:30 PM. " Dylan finished before that everyone walked out to different paths.