Chapter 5

Johnny laughed as he pulled his best friend out of the satchel on his side. Johnny and Plank Valentine, the most well-known casino tycoons and the most wanted men in the 50 states for multiple offenses from petty theft to bank heists. A mechanic helped me up and helped me to a chair next to a desk.

Worker: We're so sorry doctor. We didn't think he was here.

Edd: It's fine, he tends to sneak up on people so it's understandable.

Johnny: Hey guys!

Johnny came running to my side with a bright smile.

Johnny: I was told you guys had a mission today and they wanted to check the security out on the jet before take off.

Edd: Well that was considerate of you Johnny, however, your enthusiasm might've gotten the best of you.

Before he could rebut my statement, a swift smack hit him in the back of his shaved head courtesy of Eddy. He winced, holding his head in pain as Eddy moved over to another chair.

Eddy: That's for wrecking our jet.

Johnny: I said I was sorry.

Eddy: That sorry better be coming from the damages that you'll pay for.

Johnny: Well duh, when I blow things up I at least make sure that I have enough money to get another one.

Eddy scoffed and kicked his feet up onto a pile of shrapnel. I reached into my pocket to check my phone for messages, Kevin probably texted me by now asking where I was or if I had left yet. It's not there. I don't rely on my phone but it does come in handy when necessary.

Edd: I'll be back guys, I left my phone in the office.

Eddy said nothing as he was on his own phone playing games.

Ed: Ok, Double Dee, we have time now so go get it.

I got up and took the monorail back to the main hub. I sprinted to my office trying to be quick about getting my phone. I know that we have time due to Johnny and his setback but I know it was minimal damage and with him being there, repairs would be done in half the time. If not then we might have another mode of transport that might take us longer. I walked slowly towards my office as I made mental notes about what else I could grab. Annabeth Moores was eight months pregnant with unusual eating habits and James Haynes was to come back soon for another ear exam. Upon reaching my office I noticed a shadow moving about. I locked the doors and no one else has the keys to my office except for me.

I pulled the gun from the holster and checked the ammo. I left tranquilizers in there and I'm glad I didn't change them. These were elephant tranquilizer darts, one would slow and elephant down, two would incapacitate it. But just one on a human would cause organ failure and eventually death. Whoever this is in my office will suffer the consequences for putting their dirty hands all over my clean office! I peered over to look through the glass and was met with the barrel of a gun. I ducked out of the way as the gun went off and hit the floor. The glass shattered all over the place. I covered my body and was able to avoid harm except for my left leg. A large shard was lodged in there, I held in my screams but held my legs to try and ease the pain.

The base, once calm and bustling people, was now filled with a blaring alarm and slowly flashing red lights. I looked at the looming shadow coming from my office. Who was this person and how did they get into the base let alone my office?

Voice: Nice to see you again kid.

That voice...no, no, no! No! NO! Why is he here? How did he get here? How did he know how to get into the base?! He pulled his hood down to show his face. Through the red lights, I saw his pale skin and the stubble on his face. His grey eyes were trained on me, he had no need for his hands or ropes to keep me still, his gaze did that for him. He knelt down in front of me and placed his hand on my injured leg.

Man: Looks like my poor little kitten got hurt from the blast. I'm so sorry about that, daddy didn't mean to hurt you.

He crept closer to me. His other hand lifted my chin to face him. He licked his lips seductively as he kept closing the space between us. My body was immobile from this encounter, he had me right where he wanted me and more. Before another thought could cross my mind he pressed the shard further into my leg making me howl in pain. Tears fell from my eyes as I grabbed his hands trying to pry them from the glass. My efforts were worthless! He smiled as I screamed in agony, writhing under his hand like a puppet getting its strings cut. He quickly put his hand over my mouth as his hand let go of my leg. That same hand hovered above his lips making a shushing motion.

Man: Hush now my pet, I wouldn't want your little friends to come and ruin our fun now.

His hand moved slowly from my mouth to my hips where he came closer and kissed my lips gently. I could smell and taste the alcohol on him along with the earthy metallic smell from his hands. Everything that was happening was so slow and terrifying. He chuckled as he pulled away and put his lips to my ear.

Man: I'm sorry, but I have to go now, just tell your bosses that the big brother is back.

He said some more vulgar things to me and then kissed my cheek and stood in front of me. He pulled the hood above his head and disappeared into the dark between the flashing red lights. I heard shouting and feet running towards me as I stared in the direction that he left towards. My head started spinning, the room started moving and my fingertips were cold. My breathing was slowing as everything started to grow darker and darker. Not a moment later could I make out some of the security guards and a few staff members crowding around me. The shouting grew quieter as I now saw my fellow assassins trying to break through the medics aiding me. Everybody was there except for Kevin. Where was he? Better yet, why was I looking for someone who I only pretend to love?

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