Talia tossed and turned in her blanket as she tried in vain to get some sleep. After climbing to the top of the Space Needle to get a view of the city, she had decided it was a good place to hide out, at least till she could get her own place. No one would think to come up here. Here shed be safe…she was after all, incredibly high up.

As she threw thoughts back and forth, Talia began to drift off to sleep.

Images of warm summer days filled her mind.

Tap…tap…

Images of clear blue water

Tap…tap…tap…

Of laughter

Tap…

What was that sound?

Tap…tap…tap………crreeeekk!!

Talia sprung to her feet, the images dissolving and disappearing like a mirage.

She was no longer alone.

* * *

To say White was angry would be a great understatement. In truth the man was furious.

She did it again. I must put an end to this and soon.

The longer I wait the harder it'll be.

The stronger she will be.

452 will not elude me again he thought as he continued his trip through the main streets of Seattle.

Since Max and the transgenics escape, White had taken to the streets in the hope he would find a stray transgenic or two. A good kill would cure his anger and restore his broken pride. In his mind he fantasised his revenge. Imagined finding her, forcing her to give back Ray – his son. After all, that was all that mattered. Once he had Ray he could be done with her.

That Bitch will pay

She will regret and curse the day she took my son.

 I will see to that!

Suddenly he caught sight of something off to the side. What he saw brought a smile to his lips.

Looks like my luck is picking up White thought as he eased his car over to the curb and killed the engine.

The transgenic stopped and looked around. His eyes locked on White's car parked just up ahead. Fear surged through his body but stilled him from fleeing.

White unfastened his seat belt and stepped onto the sidewalk. Keeping his eyes on the transgenic he carelessly tossed his gun back onto the seat.

No need for that,, it'll just spoil the fun.

He shut the door and straightened his tie.

In an instant the trance was broken and the transgenic fled.

White's smile widened.

Let him run he thought

I love a good chase.

As White took off after the terrified Transgenic he felt almost sorry for it. It had no idea what was coming to it.