Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who
could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the
silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible
for evil to triumph.
Haile Selassie
As they jet landed Adams voice came over the comms. Jesse stayed in the jet while the others went to pick up Sarah.
"Guys. Sarah is listed as a molecular with the ability to go invisible. Other records list her as being easily spooked and mentally unstable so be careful.
"Thanks Adam." Replied Brennan. The jet landed and the trio walked into the bar. Only a couple of people were in at this time. Brennan approached the bar,
"Is there a lady by the name of Sarah here?" The bartender looked up,
"Yea. She works here. What do you people want with her?" Brennan through the guy a relaxed, friendly smile,
"We're family. She said to meet her here." The barkeep just shrugged,
"She's out back on her break." Brennan said thanks and the trio went round back. Two ladies were out having a smoke.
"Which one of you ladies is Sarah Lowlands." The two turned to face the newcomers. One was a blonde, one a redhead.
"Who wants to know?" Asked the redhead.
"I'm Brennan this is Shalimar and Orion." The blonde walked past Brennan to Orion,
"Funny I thought you'd be different somehow." Orion just grinned,
"Sarah?" The blonde nodded,
"Yea. That there's Jane." Orion nodded Jane who nodded back.
"You ready to go Sarah." The woman's demeanour changed,
"Yes I'm sure Gabriel would like to meet you." Shalimar and Brennan got ready for a fight. Orion was a little confused,
"Who in the hell is Gabriel?" Sarah walked forward as three more people entered the alley,
"He is the first. He is our leader. Soon he will be your leader too." With a thought Orion send Sarah flying backwards into Jane.
"Like hell." He turned to Shalimar and Brennan, "Let me guess, Gabriels' not on your Christmas card list." Brennan grinned. Shalimar growled and her eyes flashed yellow. Orion shrugged, "Guess not." All the three turned to face the five advancing mutants when the alley was suddenly blocked of by several Humvees. Soldiers flooded forward, taking up defensive positions at the ally entrance. More soldiers appeared on the roofs above.
"Major Orion Wolf. All you other freaks. This is Colonel Simon Redwood. You are all under arrest. Surrender now and no harm will befall you."
"Colonel!" Yell Orion, "As I told you last time. Not bloody likely." The Colonel started to go red.
"Major I'm giving you a direct order. Surrender now or I'll add insubordination to your record."
"Can't I just go all the way for striking a senior officer?" The Colonel was confused,
"Don't you mean superior?"
"You no-ones superior mate!" The members of both Mutant X and The Strand laughed as did several soldiers. The colonel was getting royally pissed off. Before he could reply the Double Helix decloaked overhead,
"Anyone need a lift?" Came Jesses' voice over the comlinks. Orion looked at Brennan who shrugged,
"Always nice too keep people informed." The hatch opened and Brennan flew up by using his powers. Shalimar turned to Orion,
"And I was so looking forward to a good workout." She jumped up into the Double-Helix. Orion began to float up to the jet. Just before he entered he looked at the colonel.
"Almost forgot." With a thought the loudspeaker the Colonel was using flew up and hit him square in the face, breaking his nose. Then with a mental blast, he floored everyone nearby and entered the jet. It cloaked and flew back to Sanctuary.
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Back at Sanctuary, a couple of hours later after the debriefing, everyone was relaxing. Shalimar and Emma were sparing with Emma getting her butt whooped, Brennan was reading, Jesse was on the computer and Orion and Adam were playing chess. Emma landed on her back again. Brennan looked up from his book,
"That's about the tenth time she's beaten you in last half hour. Give it up." Shalimar looked at Brennan,
"You volunteering to take her place." Brennan just turned back and started reading, "Didn't think so. So ready for another round Em?" Emma shook her head and went to sit down.
"No thanks Shal. I think I'm done for the day." Shalimar turned to face the rest of the room,
"Anyone willing to step up to the plate?" Jesse?"
"No thanks. I'm kinda busy just now."
"Come on. Doesn't anyone want to workout?"
"You mean get our butts kicked!" Remarked Brennan. Shalimar just looked at him and he backed off. Orion stood up and walked away from Adam.
"I'm game." Shalimar jumped up and down like a little schoolgirl "After getting my mind stomped I might as well get a physical beating too." Adam followed Orion down the stairs and sat down to watch the fight,
"Be careful you two. And no powers." Shalimar pouted,
"Ah but Adam.."
"No buts."
"Yes daddy." Giggled Shalimar as Orion stepped onto the training pad. Both faced off and slowly began to circle each other. Shalimar began to hiss and swipe while Orion growled and showed his teeth.
"Dog verses cat." Remarked Adam. Orion charged, Shalimar jumped and kicked him in the back as he went past. She landed and faced him.
"That's one to me." The pair began to circle again. Orion went to charge again but, as Shalimar jumped he stopped and grabbed her feet and slammed her to the ground. He stood over her.
"One all." Her eyes flashed yellow, his blue. She jumped up and went to kick him but he caught her foot and threw her away. She flipped and landed on her feet. By now everyone else was watching intently. Slowly she advanced and the two started to throw punches and kicks all of which were blocked. The shots began to get faster and faster until the others were having real trouble keeping up.
"Fifty on Shal." Remarked Brennan, "Any takers."
"You're on." Stated Jesse. The pair shook hands as simultaneously both Shalimar and Orion landed blows knocking each other down.
"Next flooring wins." Yelled Adam adding "With the loser buying dinner." Before anyone could complain. Both the combatants grinned. The next series of kicks were all blocked. Shalimar overextended on a punch and Orion seised the opening knocking her off balance. Just before she hit the floor he caught her arm,
"Give up?" He remarked. She just grinned and with her free arm grabbed him and pulled herself up while at the same time sending him down. Instead of letting go as she expected, he pulled her back down with him and she landed on top off him. Her eyes flashed and she put an arm across his throat.
"Nope. Do you." He growled and the others began to approach fearing this was about to get serious but Orion just grinned.
"This time." Shalimar released him and offered him her hand which he took. "But there will be a next time." Jesse slapped him around the back of the head,
"Thanks. You just cost me fifty bucks." Orion just shrugged as he walked down steps,
"Never bet against family." Shalimar looked at Jesse,
"Yes. About that Jesse. Why did you back him and not me?" Shalimars' eyes flashed. Jesse began to back away
"I, well I,..." Jesse decided not to answer and turned around and ran for his life with Shalimar in hot pursuit. The rest sat down,
"So what's for dinner tonight?" Brennan asked Orion. Orion smiled
"Well provided I can go into town to get a few things.." He turned to face Adam
"I don't see a problem. But someone will have to go with you."
"I'll go!" Voiced Emma a little too quickly for Adams' liking. Brennan just laughed.
"Well then. Everyone meet here at seven thirty. Formal wear please. This place has a very strict dress code."
"What place?" Asked Shalimar who just walked round the corner. Emma looked up at her
"Where's Jesse?" Shalimar just shrugged
"Oh he's drying off." Shalimar sat down next to Brennan, "Again what place?" Emma smiled
"The restaurant were going to tonight. He won't tell us were it is just that it's fancy." Shalimar clapped
"Oh. Dress up time." With that she ran off. Emma stood and grabbed Orion,
"Well you coming?" Orion was dragged up and off by Emma.
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