rescue part six
" I can't believe I did that." Bobby wacked himself in the forehead with
his palm as he started the van up. Darien had climbed in and was
glaring at his partner, he couldn't believe it either.
"You didn't handle it very well. But I think we can still save the
situation."
"Hold on Partner, they said ASAP." Bobby threw the van into gear
and backed out. He was traveling through the midafternoon
traffic at speeds Darien didn't even want to think about. Taking corners
with out hardly slowing down. Darien was convinced he would be
killed one day by Hobbes's driving, not by Chrysalis.
They two rushed up to the main floor of the agency building.
"Eberts what's going on?" Hobbes was the first to spot the official's
right hand man.
" There's been a threat made."
"A threat to whom? What kind of threat?"
"The official will brief you I have to research this." he hurried off to
his computer.
"Hey, Chief what's going on?"
"Eberts was to distracted to even leak to us who's in trouble."
Darien flopped down into a chair, his only concession to returning to
work was his shirt was now buttoned.
Hobbes had changed back into his pants in the van, but he was still
wearing a polo shirt.
"It's not a who, it's a what. The entire state of California is being
held hostage for a half billion dollars."
"What how can they do that?"
"The group calling it's self the Green Squad, has threaten to poison
the water supply for ninth tenths of the state if their demands aren't
met."
"They really do that can they? That would be an awful lot of water."
Darien asked.
Bobby nodded, he had an idea how it might be possible.
"I'm afraid it's a possibility, most of the southern half of the
state gets it's drinking water from two rivers the Colorado which
is contained in Nevada by Hoover Damn. And the Sacramento
which has a series of smaller damn along it's length all over the
state, but one large holding area, near mount Shasta."
"So if they have the right type of poison or toxin, they can
make all of the water for a state with 32 million people un useable."
The Official added.
"Crap."
" I've looked into this with the company people, sir. It seems there
are a number of possible contaminants that could be used."
Eberts returned with a print out for his boss.
" I'm checking to see if any large amounts of these chemicals have
been purchased in the last twelve months."
" Do they have a solution for this situation? That is the whole purpose
of the company."
"The company? What do they do." Darien whispered to Bobby.
"Big think tank, full of egg heads they figure out worse case scenarios.
And how to prevent them or defend against them."
"The consciences is if the chemicals are in place as the Green Squad
has claimed, there is very little you can do to prevent it's release into
the water supply. They said to pay the ransom."
" Pay the ransom, are they serious?' the Official yelled.
"I believe they were dead serious, sir."
Three hours after they had been recalled the team of Bobby, Darien
and Claire were on the road again. The agency was sending it's best
team to Nevada. Hobbes and Fawkes were going to find and disarm,
the bomb that was set to explode and release the chemicals into
the water of the reservoir.
Claire was being quiet, Darien had vacated the passenger seat for her
he was sitting on the little flip down seat that was behind and between
two main seats.
"Claire can you explain this to me again. Why do they think if I quicksilver
me and Hobbes we can sneak past the detection equipment?"
"Our intelligence says the devices used to monitor the bombs, set to
release the chemicals is motion detection, only not the usual type,
it's heat sensitive, not body motion like used more frequently.
Several of the monitors are under water, so the quicksilver should
keep your body temperatures from registering."
"What about the bomb, I'm not very comfortable with things that
can explode."
"I'm going to disarm the bomb Partner, the ATM guy they sent to
give me a quick refresher course has me up to speed."
Hobbes promised him.
They drove in silence for awhile each lost in their own thoughts.
Claire was worried she would be able to give Darien his shoot of
counteragent soon enough. He was going to have to expend more
quicksilver at one time, for longer than he'd ever done before.
Hobbes was thinking about the mission and worried that he'd already
ruined his chance with Claire. He still couldn't believe he'd messed
up so quickly with her.
Darien was scared he wouldn't be able to maintain the quicksilver
covering for him and Bobby. He was also worried that his friends
weren't going to get together, they should be together.
"Turn on the radio, it's to quite in here." Darien suggested.
Bobby reached for the radio knob, but his station of mixed oldies and
popular music was to far to register.
"Find a station, I have to keep my eye on traffic."
Claire reached to tune in the radio, stopping at any station that had
a strong signal for a few seconds to determine it's type of music.
"What are we looking for, Pop, Rock or something else?'
She doubted very much they would like to listen to classical music
at the moment.
"Wait leave it there." Darien stopped her, as the sound of one of his
favorite songs came in.
I need love, love to ease my mind
I need to find time, someone to call mine
My ma ma said you can't hurry love, you'll just have to wait
she said love don't come easy it's a game of give and take
You can't hurry love, no you'll just have to wait
just trust in the good times, no matter how long it takes
Darien sang along with the song, his voice mixing well with
that of Phil Collins. Claire smiled at his antics, then joined in
on the next verse.
How many heart aches must I stand before I find love
to let me live again? right now the only thing that keeps
me hanging on
when I feel my strength , Oh it's almost gone
remember ma ma said
Bobby threw caution to the wind and joined in on the chorus
you can't hurry love, you'll just have to wait
love don't' come easy, it's a game of give and take
how long must I wait, how much more can I take
before love only lets to cause my heart to break
no one can bare to live my life alone I grow impatience
for a love to call my own
when I feel that I cant' go on
these precious words keep me hangin on
remember ma ma said you can't hurry love
you'll just have to wait, love don't come easy
it's a game of give and take,
you can't hurry love, you'll just have to wait
just trust in the good time no matter how long it takes
Darien was the only one singing for the last verse.
Now love,love don't come easy
but I keep on waiting anticipating
for that soft voice, to talk to me at night,
for some tender arms to hold me tight
I keep waiting until to day, but it ain't easy
no it ani't easy, my ma ma say
But when the chorus came around again they all joined in.
you can't hurry love, you'll just have to wait
love don't' come easy, it's a game of give and take
you can't hurry love no you'll just have to wait
They all laughed and the tension from earlier was broken.
It was late that evening when Bobby parked at the motel they
were scheduled to meet their contact at. He was to provide the
scuba equipment they would need for the mission.
"I got us one room with two beds. Don't worry I'll be up most
of the night keeping watch." Bobby advised them both.
Claire nodded realizing it would be easier for Bobby to guard one
room than two.
"You're going to need some sleep Partner. Want to grab a nap
now, I'm to wired to sleep." Darien offered, once they were in
the room.
"OK, but you two have to keep close, don't go down to the bar.
And don't wander off." he warned Darien.
"I'm going to sit here and find a movie to watch."
'I'm going to take a bath, good night Bobby." Claire gathered her
things together and disappeared into the bathroom.
" Relax Partner." Bobby removed his jacket and shoes and lay down
on the bed near the door. He closed his eyes and was asleep in five
minutes. He wouldn't sleep long, or deeply but he would rest.
Claire was soaking in the hot water, she didn't know what she
felt about everything now. She wanted Bobby, but he'd seemed
hesitant about the kiss. She stayed in the bath water until be
began to cool then dressed in the dorm shirt and leggings she'd
packed on the quick trip home before they left.
Darien was propped up with two pillows watching the television.
"I can switch to the chair if you want the bed now." he offered.
"No, you're fine stay there." Claire put her things away and then
sat next to him on the bed. Her legs curled up beside her.
"Oh, I know this movie now, it's Key Largo isn't it?"
"Yeah, I love Bogie movies." Darien moved over so she had more
room. Claire shared his two pillows, watching the screen.
During the commercial break he asked her if she wanted to talk.
" Yes, do you know why he pulled away from me?"
"He didn't mean it like that, he just didn't want to make out with
you on a public beach."
"Then he is interested?'
"Yeah, he is. But like that song this afternoon. You can't hurry love."
he joked, he was never serious for long.
Claire sighed, " Alright, at least he know I'm interested now."
"You could cuddle up to Bobby and go to sleep, I'm going to finish
watching the movie." Darien dared her.
"I think you'd make a better bed warmer." Then she realized what
she'd said, "No, wait." She sat up, and covered her mouth.
"I mean, you're awake, I don't want to wake him. Darien I didn't
mean," She blushed bright red.
"Don't worry about it. I know that isn't what our relationship is all
about." He grinned at her and lifted his arm up so she could move
in next to him. He hugged her to his side and exhaled. Claire was
like a sister or best friend or something he didn't think of her that
way. Not since his first few weeks of recovery from the surgery.
Bobby had over heard the entire encounter. He wasn't worried.
He knew Darien didn't have a thing for Claire. He was a little jealous
she looked cute snuggled up to his partner. She'd really blushed red.
He'd opened on eye to see, He'd only slept a half hour. He waited
until Claire was out.
"Fawkes, wake me in an hour."
"OK, get some sleep."
Darien watched the rest of the movie, then the beginning of the late
late show, before he began to get sleepy. Claire was snuggled down
on his chest her face resting in the hollow of his shoulder. Her hand
and arm curved around his side.
"Bobby, hey Partner wake up."
Hobbes rolled over and looked at them. " Thanks, that was just enough
rest. You get some sleep now."
"Can you help me with this, I don't want to wake her." Darien was
attempting to pull the cover out from under his legs with out sitting
up and moving Claire from his chest.
Hobbes stretched and sat up, he pulled the blanket free and covered
them both with it.
"Thanks, next time you get to play pillow."
" Anytime, my friend, I'll switch with you now if you want."
"No, I need some sleep."
Hobbes sat up on the other bed. He left the television on but turned
the sound way down. He checked outside twice while they slept, he
was very good a moving around with out making much sound.
He woke the pair just after dawn.
'Fawkes, we have to meet the guy in a hour time to get up."
"Yeah, OK give me a second." Darien answered with out opening
his eyes. Claire felt nice and warm cuddled into his body, he almost
wished she did want him the way she did Bobby. His body was thinking
it would be nice too, he was that close to being aroused.
Claire ummed, as she woke up. Darien felt way to good under her
cheek and hand. She could get use to waking up with a man in her
bed. "Thank you." she whispered to him, then eased off the bed
and went into the bathroom.
Claire was only in the bathroom long enough to wash her face and
brush her teeth, she was going to get dressed while they were gone
to meet the contact.
"Good morning Bobby did you get any sleep?'
"Morning, ya Darien let me sleep until one. "I've got coffee here if
you want some."
"Yes thank you." she accepted the cup of hot coffee from him.
Darien was in the bathroom now. They were alone for the moment.
"Bobby, thank you for helping me to convince the Official that I needed
to be here for you and Darien. He's going to have to use much more
quicksilver than before. I want to be right there and ready to give him
the injection when you come out of the water."
" I know I worry about him too Claire."
"I know you do. But I worry about you." She touched his arm.
Looking into his eyes and waiting to see if he would kiss her like she
wanted.
Bobby did, he pulled her forward and kissed her deeply, his hand at the
back of her head, holding her still for his mouth to plunder and taste.
He wanted her to know he did want her, cared about her.
Bobby was so close to being aroused now he had to break off the kiss.
"Oh my."
"I care about you, I want to spend time with you." Bobby confessed,
attempting to gain control of his body.
"I want the same, but we have to save the world first don't we?"
"Yeah, I guess we do." he moved back letting her have some space.
Darien was dieing for his morning coffee, but was waiting on the other
side of the bathroom door until he was sure they were done.
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They were ready or at least as ready as they were ever going to be Bobby had instructed
Darien on the use of scuba gear, they had the tools they would need. Now it was just a
matter of finding and disarming the bomb.
"Darien please don't over use the quicksilver. Be cautious but don't overly so." Claire
had a hand on his chest to keep his attention.
"I know, I know, don't worry." he smiled at her.
"Ready Partner?' Bobby was standing knee deep in the lake, he was going to lead the
way. Since he was familiar with under water missions.
"Yeah, just don't get to far out in front of me. I want to be able to quicksilver us at
a moments notice."
"Understood, see you later Claire." Bobby grinned at her, then slipped under the water.
The information they had been provided was solid. Bobby located the first detection device
and Darien quick silvered them. When they were past the sentry the quick silver floated
off of their bodies in ribbons of silver, rather than crumbling like in the air.
Bobby located the first bomb, he quickly disarmed it and stored the vial of toxin in a
special bag Claire had provided him. The second bomb was just as easy to located.
The third and final one was more difficult, two sentry devices guarded it. Darien was
the one to spot the second one. He could feel the pain starting in his head as soon
as he covered them with the protection. Bobby was taken by surprise but he trusted
his partner's judgment. He had to remove his air tank and hold his breath to fit
into the tight space the third bomb was hidden in. He motioned to Darien to hold his
air tank. Darien shook his hand no, don't try it.
Bobby handed his partner the tank took one last deep breath and dove down to the
bomb. He was able to disarm it, but the vial of toxin wasn't sealed the same way
at the others. He didn't have enough air in his lungs to stay and figure out how
to free it.
Darien was scared Bobby had been gone for what seemed to him like forever. But
he saw the dark form of his partner coming back. Reaching for the regulator, and
giving the thumbs up signal. He fastened the air tank back to his body and followed
Darien back out. They had to quicksilver one last time. Darien knew they would be
cutting it way to close. His head was pounding, the madness starting to creep up
on him .
end part six
7
" I can't believe I did that." Bobby wacked himself in the forehead with
his palm as he started the van up. Darien had climbed in and was
glaring at his partner, he couldn't believe it either.
"You didn't handle it very well. But I think we can still save the
situation."
"Hold on Partner, they said ASAP." Bobby threw the van into gear
and backed out. He was traveling through the midafternoon
traffic at speeds Darien didn't even want to think about. Taking corners
with out hardly slowing down. Darien was convinced he would be
killed one day by Hobbes's driving, not by Chrysalis.
They two rushed up to the main floor of the agency building.
"Eberts what's going on?" Hobbes was the first to spot the official's
right hand man.
" There's been a threat made."
"A threat to whom? What kind of threat?"
"The official will brief you I have to research this." he hurried off to
his computer.
"Hey, Chief what's going on?"
"Eberts was to distracted to even leak to us who's in trouble."
Darien flopped down into a chair, his only concession to returning to
work was his shirt was now buttoned.
Hobbes had changed back into his pants in the van, but he was still
wearing a polo shirt.
"It's not a who, it's a what. The entire state of California is being
held hostage for a half billion dollars."
"What how can they do that?"
"The group calling it's self the Green Squad, has threaten to poison
the water supply for ninth tenths of the state if their demands aren't
met."
"They really do that can they? That would be an awful lot of water."
Darien asked.
Bobby nodded, he had an idea how it might be possible.
"I'm afraid it's a possibility, most of the southern half of the
state gets it's drinking water from two rivers the Colorado which
is contained in Nevada by Hoover Damn. And the Sacramento
which has a series of smaller damn along it's length all over the
state, but one large holding area, near mount Shasta."
"So if they have the right type of poison or toxin, they can
make all of the water for a state with 32 million people un useable."
The Official added.
"Crap."
" I've looked into this with the company people, sir. It seems there
are a number of possible contaminants that could be used."
Eberts returned with a print out for his boss.
" I'm checking to see if any large amounts of these chemicals have
been purchased in the last twelve months."
" Do they have a solution for this situation? That is the whole purpose
of the company."
"The company? What do they do." Darien whispered to Bobby.
"Big think tank, full of egg heads they figure out worse case scenarios.
And how to prevent them or defend against them."
"The consciences is if the chemicals are in place as the Green Squad
has claimed, there is very little you can do to prevent it's release into
the water supply. They said to pay the ransom."
" Pay the ransom, are they serious?' the Official yelled.
"I believe they were dead serious, sir."
Three hours after they had been recalled the team of Bobby, Darien
and Claire were on the road again. The agency was sending it's best
team to Nevada. Hobbes and Fawkes were going to find and disarm,
the bomb that was set to explode and release the chemicals into
the water of the reservoir.
Claire was being quiet, Darien had vacated the passenger seat for her
he was sitting on the little flip down seat that was behind and between
two main seats.
"Claire can you explain this to me again. Why do they think if I quicksilver
me and Hobbes we can sneak past the detection equipment?"
"Our intelligence says the devices used to monitor the bombs, set to
release the chemicals is motion detection, only not the usual type,
it's heat sensitive, not body motion like used more frequently.
Several of the monitors are under water, so the quicksilver should
keep your body temperatures from registering."
"What about the bomb, I'm not very comfortable with things that
can explode."
"I'm going to disarm the bomb Partner, the ATM guy they sent to
give me a quick refresher course has me up to speed."
Hobbes promised him.
They drove in silence for awhile each lost in their own thoughts.
Claire was worried she would be able to give Darien his shoot of
counteragent soon enough. He was going to have to expend more
quicksilver at one time, for longer than he'd ever done before.
Hobbes was thinking about the mission and worried that he'd already
ruined his chance with Claire. He still couldn't believe he'd messed
up so quickly with her.
Darien was scared he wouldn't be able to maintain the quicksilver
covering for him and Bobby. He was also worried that his friends
weren't going to get together, they should be together.
"Turn on the radio, it's to quite in here." Darien suggested.
Bobby reached for the radio knob, but his station of mixed oldies and
popular music was to far to register.
"Find a station, I have to keep my eye on traffic."
Claire reached to tune in the radio, stopping at any station that had
a strong signal for a few seconds to determine it's type of music.
"What are we looking for, Pop, Rock or something else?'
She doubted very much they would like to listen to classical music
at the moment.
"Wait leave it there." Darien stopped her, as the sound of one of his
favorite songs came in.
I need love, love to ease my mind
I need to find time, someone to call mine
My ma ma said you can't hurry love, you'll just have to wait
she said love don't come easy it's a game of give and take
You can't hurry love, no you'll just have to wait
just trust in the good times, no matter how long it takes
Darien sang along with the song, his voice mixing well with
that of Phil Collins. Claire smiled at his antics, then joined in
on the next verse.
How many heart aches must I stand before I find love
to let me live again? right now the only thing that keeps
me hanging on
when I feel my strength , Oh it's almost gone
remember ma ma said
Bobby threw caution to the wind and joined in on the chorus
you can't hurry love, you'll just have to wait
love don't' come easy, it's a game of give and take
how long must I wait, how much more can I take
before love only lets to cause my heart to break
no one can bare to live my life alone I grow impatience
for a love to call my own
when I feel that I cant' go on
these precious words keep me hangin on
remember ma ma said you can't hurry love
you'll just have to wait, love don't come easy
it's a game of give and take,
you can't hurry love, you'll just have to wait
just trust in the good time no matter how long it takes
Darien was the only one singing for the last verse.
Now love,love don't come easy
but I keep on waiting anticipating
for that soft voice, to talk to me at night,
for some tender arms to hold me tight
I keep waiting until to day, but it ain't easy
no it ani't easy, my ma ma say
But when the chorus came around again they all joined in.
you can't hurry love, you'll just have to wait
love don't' come easy, it's a game of give and take
you can't hurry love no you'll just have to wait
They all laughed and the tension from earlier was broken.
It was late that evening when Bobby parked at the motel they
were scheduled to meet their contact at. He was to provide the
scuba equipment they would need for the mission.
"I got us one room with two beds. Don't worry I'll be up most
of the night keeping watch." Bobby advised them both.
Claire nodded realizing it would be easier for Bobby to guard one
room than two.
"You're going to need some sleep Partner. Want to grab a nap
now, I'm to wired to sleep." Darien offered, once they were in
the room.
"OK, but you two have to keep close, don't go down to the bar.
And don't wander off." he warned Darien.
"I'm going to sit here and find a movie to watch."
'I'm going to take a bath, good night Bobby." Claire gathered her
things together and disappeared into the bathroom.
" Relax Partner." Bobby removed his jacket and shoes and lay down
on the bed near the door. He closed his eyes and was asleep in five
minutes. He wouldn't sleep long, or deeply but he would rest.
Claire was soaking in the hot water, she didn't know what she
felt about everything now. She wanted Bobby, but he'd seemed
hesitant about the kiss. She stayed in the bath water until be
began to cool then dressed in the dorm shirt and leggings she'd
packed on the quick trip home before they left.
Darien was propped up with two pillows watching the television.
"I can switch to the chair if you want the bed now." he offered.
"No, you're fine stay there." Claire put her things away and then
sat next to him on the bed. Her legs curled up beside her.
"Oh, I know this movie now, it's Key Largo isn't it?"
"Yeah, I love Bogie movies." Darien moved over so she had more
room. Claire shared his two pillows, watching the screen.
During the commercial break he asked her if she wanted to talk.
" Yes, do you know why he pulled away from me?"
"He didn't mean it like that, he just didn't want to make out with
you on a public beach."
"Then he is interested?'
"Yeah, he is. But like that song this afternoon. You can't hurry love."
he joked, he was never serious for long.
Claire sighed, " Alright, at least he know I'm interested now."
"You could cuddle up to Bobby and go to sleep, I'm going to finish
watching the movie." Darien dared her.
"I think you'd make a better bed warmer." Then she realized what
she'd said, "No, wait." She sat up, and covered her mouth.
"I mean, you're awake, I don't want to wake him. Darien I didn't
mean," She blushed bright red.
"Don't worry about it. I know that isn't what our relationship is all
about." He grinned at her and lifted his arm up so she could move
in next to him. He hugged her to his side and exhaled. Claire was
like a sister or best friend or something he didn't think of her that
way. Not since his first few weeks of recovery from the surgery.
Bobby had over heard the entire encounter. He wasn't worried.
He knew Darien didn't have a thing for Claire. He was a little jealous
she looked cute snuggled up to his partner. She'd really blushed red.
He'd opened on eye to see, He'd only slept a half hour. He waited
until Claire was out.
"Fawkes, wake me in an hour."
"OK, get some sleep."
Darien watched the rest of the movie, then the beginning of the late
late show, before he began to get sleepy. Claire was snuggled down
on his chest her face resting in the hollow of his shoulder. Her hand
and arm curved around his side.
"Bobby, hey Partner wake up."
Hobbes rolled over and looked at them. " Thanks, that was just enough
rest. You get some sleep now."
"Can you help me with this, I don't want to wake her." Darien was
attempting to pull the cover out from under his legs with out sitting
up and moving Claire from his chest.
Hobbes stretched and sat up, he pulled the blanket free and covered
them both with it.
"Thanks, next time you get to play pillow."
" Anytime, my friend, I'll switch with you now if you want."
"No, I need some sleep."
Hobbes sat up on the other bed. He left the television on but turned
the sound way down. He checked outside twice while they slept, he
was very good a moving around with out making much sound.
He woke the pair just after dawn.
'Fawkes, we have to meet the guy in a hour time to get up."
"Yeah, OK give me a second." Darien answered with out opening
his eyes. Claire felt nice and warm cuddled into his body, he almost
wished she did want him the way she did Bobby. His body was thinking
it would be nice too, he was that close to being aroused.
Claire ummed, as she woke up. Darien felt way to good under her
cheek and hand. She could get use to waking up with a man in her
bed. "Thank you." she whispered to him, then eased off the bed
and went into the bathroom.
Claire was only in the bathroom long enough to wash her face and
brush her teeth, she was going to get dressed while they were gone
to meet the contact.
"Good morning Bobby did you get any sleep?'
"Morning, ya Darien let me sleep until one. "I've got coffee here if
you want some."
"Yes thank you." she accepted the cup of hot coffee from him.
Darien was in the bathroom now. They were alone for the moment.
"Bobby, thank you for helping me to convince the Official that I needed
to be here for you and Darien. He's going to have to use much more
quicksilver than before. I want to be right there and ready to give him
the injection when you come out of the water."
" I know I worry about him too Claire."
"I know you do. But I worry about you." She touched his arm.
Looking into his eyes and waiting to see if he would kiss her like she
wanted.
Bobby did, he pulled her forward and kissed her deeply, his hand at the
back of her head, holding her still for his mouth to plunder and taste.
He wanted her to know he did want her, cared about her.
Bobby was so close to being aroused now he had to break off the kiss.
"Oh my."
"I care about you, I want to spend time with you." Bobby confessed,
attempting to gain control of his body.
"I want the same, but we have to save the world first don't we?"
"Yeah, I guess we do." he moved back letting her have some space.
Darien was dieing for his morning coffee, but was waiting on the other
side of the bathroom door until he was sure they were done.
::::::::::::::::::::::::
They were ready or at least as ready as they were ever going to be Bobby had instructed
Darien on the use of scuba gear, they had the tools they would need. Now it was just a
matter of finding and disarming the bomb.
"Darien please don't over use the quicksilver. Be cautious but don't overly so." Claire
had a hand on his chest to keep his attention.
"I know, I know, don't worry." he smiled at her.
"Ready Partner?' Bobby was standing knee deep in the lake, he was going to lead the
way. Since he was familiar with under water missions.
"Yeah, just don't get to far out in front of me. I want to be able to quicksilver us at
a moments notice."
"Understood, see you later Claire." Bobby grinned at her, then slipped under the water.
The information they had been provided was solid. Bobby located the first detection device
and Darien quick silvered them. When they were past the sentry the quick silver floated
off of their bodies in ribbons of silver, rather than crumbling like in the air.
Bobby located the first bomb, he quickly disarmed it and stored the vial of toxin in a
special bag Claire had provided him. The second bomb was just as easy to located.
The third and final one was more difficult, two sentry devices guarded it. Darien was
the one to spot the second one. He could feel the pain starting in his head as soon
as he covered them with the protection. Bobby was taken by surprise but he trusted
his partner's judgment. He had to remove his air tank and hold his breath to fit
into the tight space the third bomb was hidden in. He motioned to Darien to hold his
air tank. Darien shook his hand no, don't try it.
Bobby handed his partner the tank took one last deep breath and dove down to the
bomb. He was able to disarm it, but the vial of toxin wasn't sealed the same way
at the others. He didn't have enough air in his lungs to stay and figure out how
to free it.
Darien was scared Bobby had been gone for what seemed to him like forever. But
he saw the dark form of his partner coming back. Reaching for the regulator, and
giving the thumbs up signal. He fastened the air tank back to his body and followed
Darien back out. They had to quicksilver one last time. Darien knew they would be
cutting it way to close. His head was pounding, the madness starting to creep up
on him .
end part six
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