Freedon and Caine were rushing up from the security console downstairs when they heard Jared shout out. They burst through the door at the top of the stairs and rushed over to Jared who was circled by the X-6's. He sat on one of the benches rubbing his eyes and trying to make complete sense of what happened but it was still ringing in his head that Lydecker had just killed Mira. He couldn't even handle that knowledge and his mind just wouldn't comprehend that Lydecker would have killed her for any reason. Even though he was always the overbearing overlord they had always gotten the sense that he secretly cared for them.

Jacen looked over to Wren and nodded to the ladder leading up to the tower, "Wren, keep an eye out for Lydecker or any other movement on the compound side. Just to make sure he isn't sealing off the perimeter." Jacen was already up and throwing their gear next to the backdoor until it was almost waist high. Taking the last of their C4 he rolled it flat and pressed it around the door lock and then locked the door with the combined weight of their bags ensuring that the blast would focus out the door.

Wren watched Jacen for a few moments on the ladder and a smile formed on her usually serious features. He was always taking control and knew exactly what to do. She wondered if he would ever let anything happen to them without sacrificing himself to stop it. Then Wren's eyes narrowed and she ascended the stairs as she thought about the attention he had been giving Max.

"That should make sure our back is covered. We're going to get out of here." Jacen was moving towards the stairs leading to the cells when he continued, "We're letting them go. It'll be a useful diversion. Zack goes with us," everyone just watched him move around and nodded to his orders until Freedon snapped out of his shock.

Before Jacen could reach the stairs a hand grabbed his shoulder and turned him around, "I can't let you do this Jacen," Freedon plainly stated and Caine stepped behind him to back him up.

Jacen looked at Freedon with an insulted look on his face and then looked past him to the X-6's who were beginning to gather behind them. He looked back into Freedon's eyes which had just turned to the X-6's as well, "I don't think you are in a position to be giving orders X-4 626."

Freedon held his grip on Jacen's shoulder but his eyes visibly weakened knowing that he was outmatched. Being called by your number was always a sign that any sort of brotherhood was about to go out the window and wasn't an idle threat. Freedon finally let go and took a step back, "You know I have to stop you."

Caine stepped next to Freedon, "They're our orders. You would do the same."

Sighing, Jacen open the door and started walking down the stairs before calling out, "Handcuff them. We're taking them running with us and setting them loose. More confusion for the enemy never hurt anyone."

Seth perked up at the sound of Jacen's voice and watched him descend the stair case. It was the first time he had referred to Lydecker as the enemy. A pleased smile spread over Seth's face. He liked the sound of that. Terrence was already handcuffing them together when they heard a loud crash downstairs and Jacen ran up the steps.

"They're gone," was all Jacen said before running back down the stairs and towards the back, underground exit. Seth and the others stood there for a second looking at each other before instinct kicked in and they started rushing down the stairs to follow Jacen. Steph and Jules dragged Caine and Freedon with them as they rushed down the stairs.