It was exactly 11:30 p.m. when Johnny reached headquarters. He rejected his thoughts on the unknown man on the street as he saw a well-known figure at the entrance of the first sector. "Good old Mr. Briggs!" He shouted through the storm. Jax squeezed his cigar on the wall. "You didn't see anything ok? Or Jacqui is going to squeeze me like that." Johnny patted him on the shoulder. "I'm not a sneak, just a hero with a big mouth. That's what you always say! "The two men pushed themselves under the canopy. "Did you see Sonya?" Johnny asked. Jax twitched with his metal arms. "I guess she's still working." Before Johnny could say something, he quickly added, "But she wanted to take time out for the weekend. Spend some time with Cassie and you. She was very tormented not to be there for her daughter. And also for you. She cannot show it well yet, but her family is very precious to her." No he patted him affectionately on the shoulder "Come on, go to her and take her out of here before she commits suicide with her work!" Excited Johnny entered the building. Still many people, soldiers were around him, but it was relaxed. Even Secretary Blake had already left the base for tonight. Sonya was on the top of the platform. As a general, she had not retired, but she was alone at her workplace. The athletic woman stood with her back to him, so engrossed by an electronic map and didn't notice Johnny.
Sonya heard the footsteps behind her and began to cuss inwardly. She had been on her feet for at least 21 hours, called state leaders, forged battle plans against isolated rebellions, and fought with her exhaustion after 3 weeks without a day break. "Damn it, I've told you a hundred times, secretary, I'm not interested in a new phone line, again, and I hang it on!" Two strong, warm hands lay around her waist. "I do not let myself hang up but I like hanging out with you!" Frightened, she whirled around and found herself in Johnny's arms. "F*ck, Johnny! And I tell you a hundred times, you shall not scare the shit out of me! "He drew her close to him. "Be prepared for all situations, Mrs. General." She closed her eyes buried her head on his shoulder. Suddenly, rest entered her body. "Is she OK? Mission accomplished? "Johnny laughed "Babe, We're talking about Cassie Cage. Rather, Kotal Kahn stands without his miniskirt as without a sword, as her team does not successfully complete the mission. "He smiled and added "The good manners she has inherited clearly from you. Wait, eh. Maybe not." Sonya had to laugh. Johnny pinched her lovingly in the ribs. "Well, a bit of humor or not?" She rubbed the bloodshot eyes "Just tired. You do not believe it, but I am also beaten for today and, in a Scorpion way, this is the end. There any news from Outworld? "Johnny waved his hand. "A few" mysterious "deaths of women. Typically Outworld. They can 't bring anything else in the news." Sonya remained serious. "What do you mean by Mysterious? And why only women?" He shrugged. "Cass and Jacqui report from Kotal Kahn that about a dozen dead women with peeled facial skin were found 2 days ago. Supposedly a monster or some spirit-minded person is behind these incidents." He shook his head. "The Emperor is overworked too." Sonya went silent. Cold sweat ran down her spine. It could not be. Or could it? The details fit; Sonya went inside and counted. Could it really be? If so, then .. oh no! "Johnny! Where is Cassie? Goddamned where is my kid?" She asked, panicked. Johnny loosened his grip. "In her team base on the east hill. The kiddos are now relaxing in peace. And around.." He looked at his phone. "At 11:53 pm you probably do not think about a new mission, Sonya!" She did not answer. 11:53 pm. 7 minutes left till ... Panik grabbed her like an icy claw. "Johnny, shut your mouth for once! Where are the car keys? We must reach Cassie immediately ... don't make this stupid face again, go! Move your ass!" she shouted in fear while running down the steps. If the Kahns story is true, then her daughter, her one and only, hovered in the greatest danger of life.