Title: Feral Abilities (still working on a new title)

Author: Sarge

E-Mail: Shalimarfox2@aol.com

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"So, what are we going to do?" Jesse asked.

"Well, I want you, Emma, and Brennan to go check out the crime scenes. You know, see if you can find any clues," Adam replied.

"What about me?" Shalimar questioned, eager to get out and catch the person or people who were killing all her fellow ferals.

"You're going to stay here with me," Adam answered, already knowing the next thing she was going to say.

"What?! Why?" she exclaimed.

Adam sighed. "Because, Shalimar, all the victims have been ferals and last time I checked, you were one too."

"But Adam--"

"No buts, Shalimar. I want you to stay here."

Shalimar glared at him for a second before letting out an exasperated huff. "Fine!"she declared as she wandered away shaking her head and mumbling something under her breath. She hated being left behind.

The other four watched her as she walked away.

"She really hates being left out of the action," Jesse stated almost sympathetically.

"I know, but it's for her own safety," Adam replied. "Now, I know it's still early, but I really need to find out what's going on. I don't want to see anymore ferals killed...Not to mention, I don't think I could keep Shalimar here for too long. She'd probably go crazy."

Brennan, Jesse, and Emma snickered softly.

"It's ok, Adam. I don't think any of us could go back to sleep anyway. We'll just go get dressed and then we'll head out," Emma said as the other two guys nodded their heads in agreement.

"Ok, but remember to be careful," Adam warned them.

"Yeah, yeah," Jesse and Brennan said simultaneously as they rolled their eyes and then followed Emma back to their rooms to get changed.

***

Shalimar sighed as she flopped down an the couch in the rec room and turned on the TV. 'This isn't fair! Why do I have to be left behind? Yes, all the victims have been feral, but I can take care of myself. Not to mention, I would be with the others.' Shalimar thought to herself as she mindlessly flipped through the channels. Seeing that nothing was on, she grumpily turned off the TV and stared up at the ceiling. 'There has got to be some way to get out of here!' she thought. At that very moment, she heard the computer make a ringing noise which meant that there was an incoming 'call'. Quickly, she jumped up and ran over to the computer. Answering the incoming call, she immediately recognized the face of her good friend, Lana Simmons.

"Lana! Hey, how are you?" Shalimar greeted cheerfully, but then she suddenly noticed the tears that were cascading down her friend's face. "What's wrong?" she asked in concern.

"Shalimar, I can't talk long, but I need your help," Lana said quickly.

"Why? What's going on?"

"I can't say right now, but can you meet me somewhere?"

"Yeah sure, but maybe I should get Adam. He can help too."

"No!" Lana exclaimed a little too quickly.

Shalimar thought it was a little suspicious, but dismissed the thought when she saw the utter look of desperation on her friend's face.

As if reading Shalimar's mind, Lana instantly continued by saying, "I already feel horrible about involving you and it would be even worse if I got Adam involved too. I just didn't know what to do. So, please don't tell Adam."

"Ok, I won't," Shalimar agreed. "Where do you want me to meet you?"

"That little cafe we used to go to all the time," her friend replied.

"Ok, I'll be there in a few minutes," Shalimar declared.

"Hurry!" Lana said before disconnecting.

Shalimar watched as the computed screen went blank. She then quickly got up and ran to her room to get ready. After she had changed, she quietly made her way through the sanctuary and out to the garage. Once there, she took off her comlink ring and slipped it into her pocket. Then climbed onto her motorcycle and sped off.

***

"So, she'll be there?" Eckhart asked.

"Yes, Mr. Eckhart," Lana Simmons replied with a smile. "Shalimar Fox is very vulnerable when it comes to her...'friends'. She fell into the trap perfectly."

"Good work, Miss Simmons. Now, why don't you go inform Mr. Matthews that his target will be at the location we previously spoke about," Eckhart said.

"Yes Sir," Lana answered as she turned around and walked out of Eckhart's office.

***

Zane Matthews sat up on the roof of a building about a mile from the cafe Shalimar was supposed to meet Lana at. He knew she was going to be riding her motorcycle and that she had to pass by him to get to the cafe. If he had to take down a feral that he wasn't going to kill, he was going to make it as painful for her as he could without making it look like it was done on purpose. So, he planned to shoot her with the tranquilizer as she rode by. That way, when the drug took over, she would crash her motorcycle. It was a perfect plan because if she did get killed when she crashed, he could claim it was an accident. Yes, it was perfect.

TO BE CONTINUED

(A/N: Sorry I left it at another cliffhanger and that it's so short. I know I told you all that you would get to read about Shalimar getting shot with the tranquilizer this chapter, but I promise that it will happen next chapter. I'm really sorry if I disappointed you all. MORE IS COMING VERY SOON!! I promise. PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!! Thanks!)