Chapter 50
Methos looked up from the map as Duncan came out of the bathroom tying his hair back "We'd better get moving" he said as he approached the desk where Methos was sitting "OK I just grab my coat" Methos said as he got up and walked over to the coat stand, he also took down Duncan's coat and threw it to him, Duncan caught it as he strode across the room towards the door. Methos caught hold of Duncan's arm "I think it would be better if I drive" Duncan turned to look at him "Why?" Methos smiled "because it's a long drive and you haven't slept properly in days.and I take it that you want Costa" Duncan's eyes flashed with hate at the mention of Costa's name "Of course I want him.I want him dead"
"Then you need to rest" Methos said patting Duncan on the shoulder, Duncan raised both eyebrows and smiled weakly "Do you always have to be right" Duncan said as he handed the TBird's key to Methos. "Wisdom comes with age MacLeod" Methos replied as he followed Duncan down the stairs. As Methos turned the key he looked over at Duncan with a wry smile "Let's get this show on the road".
Ritchie listened in the darkness as the sounds of machinery fell silent and he sighed with relief. He then tried again to pull himself free of the bonds holding him but he was securely tied, the metal against his neck cut into his flesh and a trickle of warm blood rolled slowly down his neck, he stopped struggling "Man.why don't they just finish this" Richie shouted in his mind as the gag was still firmly in place despite his attempts to dislodge it. Richie lay still and wondered if anyone would find him.
Duncan sank down and laid his head on the back of the seat, he closed his eyes and let his mind drift. Images of Richie, Hamilton, Cristo and others that had been part of his life, even if very fleetingly, were spinning around him in the mist, as Richie came into view Duncan reached out his hand but before he could take hold of Richie, he was snatched away, pulled back into the mist. The images started to get faster and faster spinning around him until they became a blur, then there was calm just Duncan and the white mist. Duncan strained his eyes as a single figure started to walk towards him through the mist "Dani?" Duncan said as he reached out his hand expecting her to disappear any moment.
"Yes Duncan it's me" Duncan's hand took hold of hers and slowly pulled her closer to him, his arms folded around her "Are you real?" Dani pulled back and smiled "Yes I'm real.here we are both real Duncan".
"But this is just a dream.but you feel so real" Duncan said as his hands slid up and down her arms "Duncan, dreaming is just another state of being.we are as real here as we were in Glenfinnan" Duncan lent forward and their lips met, how long he had needed to fill her lips against his, he then looked deep into her eyes as his hands caressed her face "Why are you here.why now?" Dani smiled at him and her hand traced the side of his face, he kissed her palm as her hand reached his mouth "I said if you ever needed me I would find you", Duncan went to speak but Dani held her finger to his lips "It's all right Duncan I know all about Richie.you must trust in
yourself.in the strength within you and your friends.you will succeed.you just have to have hope and believe in yourself.hope can be a powerful weapon.both in battle and in the rest of our lives, as long as you have hope nothing is impossible" Duncan smiled and lent forward until their foreheads touched "you might be young but there are times you sound wise beyond your years"
"Duncan.it's not just me.I have all the knowledge and wisdom of everyone who has ever held the amulet.so believe me you will succeed" Dani said before she kissed him, Duncan closed his eyes and held her close him. Dani lifted her head and whispered into Duncan's ear "Duncan.I have to go now".
"I understand.but will I see you again?" Duncan asked as he buried his face into her hair, breathing deeply so that her scent filled his lungs "I'm always with you.we are linked by our love.until we meet again in the flesh I will come to you here whenever you need me" Duncan pulled back and kissed Dani before releasing her and watching her walk off into the mist, Dani looked over her shoulder for one last look at Duncan, she smiled and then disappeared.
Duncan opened his eyes as he felt the car come to a stop and found Methos grinning at him "I take it that it was a good dream?" Methos could see that Duncan's face was relaxed for the first time in days "Yeah.it was" Duncan replied with a smile on his face as he got out of the car and Methos knew that he wasn't going to get any details, so he just quietly followed Duncan.
They walked round to the gates but they were padlocked Methos looked up at the sign "I think we're a little early" he said pointing to the sign, Duncan followed where Methos was pointing and then checked his watch they were at least an hour early "let's see if we can find a way in" Duncan said as he strode away round the side "Wait MacLeod.there could be dogs in there.you know big four legged furry things with very large teeth".
"We'll heal remember" Duncan said as he opened the truck of the TBird "But it still hurts" Methos said as he waited for Duncan to finish "Richie is in there somewhere and we need all the time we can get.didn't you see that other sign.you know the one that said "The States largest Junk Yard" Duncan replied as he walked over to the fence with a pair of wire cutters, that he had just taken from the trunk of the TBird "Keep watch" Duncan said as he started work cutting the fence, Methos thrust his hands into the pockets of his coat and pulled it around him as he looked up and down the road.
"OK we're in" Duncan said as he cut the last piece of wire "Well come on" he said over his shoulder as he entered the junkyard, Methos took a final look around before following Duncan through the fence. Duncan's eyes scanned the area "let's find the crusher and work our way out" Duncan said as he started towards the centre of the yard Methos just jogged up to Duncan, who was striding away, his hands still in his pockets looking around for any sign of dogs but none came.
As they reached the crusher both Immortals looked at each other as they sensed another Immortal but from where, they were surrounded by stack upon stack of old cars piled on top of each other "Where?" Duncan said as his eyes scanning the stacks, Methos shrugged "You start over there.I'm going to search this one" Methos said as he walked over to the nearest stack of cars and started to climb, Duncan then walked over to the next stack and started to climb up, he had checked the first stack and looked over at Methos who shrugged and shook his head. Duncan then watched as Methos climbed down and walked over to the next stack.
They continued one stack after another and the time just slipped past. Duncan had just started to climb the last stack of cars; he had just reached the third car when there was a shout from below "HEY.WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOUR DOING?" Duncan looked down and there standing on the ground were two men with close-cropped hair both dressed in jeans and denim shirts, one was a tall heavy built man and the other man was stocky with his stomach overhanging his belt "GET THE HELL DOWN HERE" the taller man shouted up at Duncan, but Duncan ignored him and climbed up to the next car.
Richie was awaken by the presence of the other Immortals but he had no idea who it was there. Richie decided that he had to take the chance that whoever was out there was friendly, Richie's right foot was close to the metal and he managed to move his foot enough to bang on the metal it wasn't very loud but he hoped they would hear it. Methos climbed to the next car, the window in the door had been broken so Methos managed to get his arm through and hung onto the door frame listening, just as he realised that the presence of the other Immortal was very strong here he heard a tapping which got louder the near he got to the truck, "MAC.I'VE FOUND HIM" Methos shouted making Duncan look around; Methos was five cars up and pointing to the truck of a white Dodge Shadow.
There were two more cars on top of the Dodge Shadow so Duncan jumped climbed down jumping from the second car up, right in front of where the two men were standing "Hey pal.what do you think your doing?" the taller man said as he squared up to Duncan, Duncan looked across at Methos and then back to the two men "I want that car brought down here now" the taller man looked Duncan up and down "and why should I wanta do that?" Duncan stepped closer he's eyes glaring at the man who dropped his eyes to try and avoid Duncan's "I don't have time to explain.I want that car now" Methos who had climbed down unnoticed suddenly stepped between Duncan and the man "Hey.we're trying to save you being an accessory to murder" the stout man now became interested "what are you talking about?"
"I take it that stack of cars is scheduled for destruction?" Methos asked the two men nodded "Well there's someone in the trunk of that one." The stout man looked up at the car his face draining of colour "Oh dear god!" he said as he started to walk towards the crane, the taller man rushed forward grabbing the stout man's arm "No Bob.we won't get paid" before Methos could stop him Duncan leapt at the man grabbing him by the throat. "Who's paying you?" Duncan demanded, "Go to Hell!"
Duncan grinned at him as he walked him across to the crane and slammed him against it "If you don't tell me what I want to know I think your get there before me" Bob was routed to the spot as he watched in horror at Duncan's violent reaction and as Methos moved towards him, he flung his hands into the air "I didn't know there was anyone in there.I swear.Clive said it was some stuff the guy didn't want someone to find" as Methos put his arm around Bob's shoulders Bob flinched "I believe you but my friend here is a little highly strung and prone to violence.so you just do what he's asked and everything will be fine" Bob nodded as Methos walked him over to the crane, he was still nodding as he climbed in and started the crane, Bob made quick work of the first two cars before turning the crane back for the white Dodge shadow. Duncan still had hold of Clive's throat "Now I'm only going to ask this once more.who was going to pay you and where can I find him?" Duncan demanded as he tightened his grip on the Clive's throat and as he started to choke the man finally put his hands, just managing to speak "ok.ok" Duncan loosened his grip but did not take his hand away from the man's throat "I'm listening".
"This guy came in a few days ago offered me $500 to store something in one of the cars, I never saw what it was and if we didn't hear from him by." the man looked at his watch "well by now we.I was supposed to crush the car" Duncan dropped his hand away from Clive's throat as he watched the white Dodge Shadow being lowered to the ground Duncan looked around for something to open the boot with, Bob climbed down from the crane with a crowbar in his hand, Duncan saw Bob making his way over to the car so he followed him as they got to the car Duncan took the crowbar from Bob and inserted it under the lip of the trunk lid, with big push down the lid sprung open and Duncan was greeted by Richie blinking at the daylight. Quickly Duncan untied Richie who as soon as his hands were free, ripped away the gag "Boy am I glad to see you Mac" it was as Richie climbed out and turned back to look at the truck they all noticed the piece of metal that had been welded to the lid, Richie run his hand along the edge "Someone defiantly wanted this to be permanent"
Duncan put his arms around Richie "It's good to see you too" he said.
Duncan then turned his attention back to Clive who was still standing in the same place where Duncan had left him. Duncan started to walk over to him pointing his finger at him "Right now your going to tell me where I can find the man who paying you" Clive's eyes darted around as he looked for away to escape he then started to slide along the body of the crane away from Duncan but Duncan quickened his pace blocking Clive's escape, Clive turned to go the other way and found it blocked by Methos who smiled at him "it will be a lot easier to tell us what we want to know" Methos could see from the man's face that he thought he stood a better chance of getting past him rather than Duncan which made him grin and his eyes sparkle "if your thinking it will be easy to get past me.think again" the man's face now broke into a grin and Methos knew he was going to try. As the man lunged forward Methos stepped aside and used the man's own momentum to send him crashing into the crane, as he slid down the crane's body Duncan walked over taking hold of him by his shirt collar "very nicely done" Duncan said smiling at Methos who took hold of the man's face in his hand "I told you it wasn't going to be easy.just because I'm not as big as you doesn't mean I don't know how to deal with men like you.you have know idea what your dealing with" Methos then nodded to Duncan "He's all yours".
Clive managed to struggle free from Duncan's grasp as they got to the old car that had held Richie; he swung his fist towards Duncan who caught it mid-flight "So you wanta play" as he punched Clive in the face and turned the arm he had caught round Clive's back he then pushed him towards the trunk "Let's see how you like it shall we?" Duncan said as he pushed Clive into the trunk "No.please no" Clive shouted as Duncan shut the lid. Clive banged on the metal "OK.OK.let me out" Duncan lifted the lid "Well!"
"I don't know where he is" Duncan went to close the lid again "honestly I don't know.he is supposed to be coming here" Duncan lifted the lid again "When?" Duncan had just finished speaking when he felt the presence of another Immortal "Get out" Duncan said as he looked over to Methos and Richie "Adam get them and Richie out of here" Richie walked over to Duncan "Mac.I'm not leaving you.it was me in that trunk remember" Duncan put his hands onto Richie's shoulders "I know but you're in no state to fight.I need you and Adam to clear the area.please Richie it'll be fine.trust me" Richie shook his head he knew he wasn't going to change Duncan's mind "OK Mac.we'll be by the car" Duncan nodded and watched as Richie took hold of Clive's arm and followed Methos and Bob away.
Duncan's hand found the hilt of his sword in the folds of his coat "come on Costa" he said as he walked towards the main building. Duncan heard the gates slam shut and knew that Richie and Methos were trying to make sure that Costa didn't escape him this time. "Come on Costa what are you waiting for.it's just you and me.no riddles no games" Duncan said as he walked towards the building his Katana in his hand, as Costa broke cover and walked out into the open Duncan brought his sword up in front of him "Arr.Duncan MacLeod I underestimated you.your not as dumb as I thought" in his hand was a fine sword with a hilt of silver and gold and the metal snaked around his hand "you know you should have killed me when we met last time
Highlander.I've had many years to plan my revenge.over 30 years" Duncan smiled at him as they circled around each other "you deserved every year for what you did.mortals aren't here just to amuse you" Duncan said as he pointed his sword at Costa "Aren't they.what other use do they have".
Duncan put out his other hand and beckoned Costa "Well let's see what use you are?" Costa bowed "I'd be delighted" as he lunged forward Duncan blocked the first blow but Costa recovered quickly bring his sword round for another attack, sparks flew as their swords clashed Duncan walking forward with every strike, then Duncan slipped and Costa took advantage to take back the upper hand he managed to get a blow past Duncan's defensive moves cutting Duncan on the upper arm. Duncan regained his footing and parried another strike of Costa's sword. Their battle had taken them back to the Dodge Shadow Duncan jumped onto the hood to avoid another blow "Missed" Costa pulled his sword back and swung at Duncan's legs, Duncan jumped up and the force Costa put into the move overbalanced him and he fell onto the hood giving Duncan time to spin as he jump down, as he did he brought his sword down cutting deep into Costa's arm, he cried out but Duncan wasn't going to stop. Costa got up nursing the arm, the blood from the wound already soaking his shirt, anger now filled Costa's eyes he lunged forward at Duncan like a man possessed, Duncan brought his sword around cutting deep into Costa's stomach, their eyes met as Duncan withdrew his sword Costa fell to his knees. Duncan lifted his sword under Costa's chin "I've got a riddle for you.Until I'm measured.I'm not known.Yet how you miss me.When I have flown.do you want to know the answer?" Duncan asked.
Costa looked up at Duncan his face full of hate "That's easy Highlander.the answer is time" Duncan raised both his eyebrows and grin "Yeah and yours just ran out" he then spun and brought his sword down slicing Costa's head from his body. He started to walk away from the body when the quickening raced across the ground, hitting Duncan with force sending his body into spasms.
Methos and Richie were stood by the car as the lighting flashed between the stacks of old cars, starting long dead engine, powering headlights that had dimmed long ago. Richie started to walk towards the gate but Methos restrained him "No my young friend if Duncan does not walk out of the gate you are in no condition to fight" Richie was about to argue when the lighting died away and they both turned towards the gate, Methos sighed as he saw Duncan stumble out of the gate towards them. They both went to his aid and helped him to the car.
Methos looked up from the map as Duncan came out of the bathroom tying his hair back "We'd better get moving" he said as he approached the desk where Methos was sitting "OK I just grab my coat" Methos said as he got up and walked over to the coat stand, he also took down Duncan's coat and threw it to him, Duncan caught it as he strode across the room towards the door. Methos caught hold of Duncan's arm "I think it would be better if I drive" Duncan turned to look at him "Why?" Methos smiled "because it's a long drive and you haven't slept properly in days.and I take it that you want Costa" Duncan's eyes flashed with hate at the mention of Costa's name "Of course I want him.I want him dead"
"Then you need to rest" Methos said patting Duncan on the shoulder, Duncan raised both eyebrows and smiled weakly "Do you always have to be right" Duncan said as he handed the TBird's key to Methos. "Wisdom comes with age MacLeod" Methos replied as he followed Duncan down the stairs. As Methos turned the key he looked over at Duncan with a wry smile "Let's get this show on the road".
Ritchie listened in the darkness as the sounds of machinery fell silent and he sighed with relief. He then tried again to pull himself free of the bonds holding him but he was securely tied, the metal against his neck cut into his flesh and a trickle of warm blood rolled slowly down his neck, he stopped struggling "Man.why don't they just finish this" Richie shouted in his mind as the gag was still firmly in place despite his attempts to dislodge it. Richie lay still and wondered if anyone would find him.
Duncan sank down and laid his head on the back of the seat, he closed his eyes and let his mind drift. Images of Richie, Hamilton, Cristo and others that had been part of his life, even if very fleetingly, were spinning around him in the mist, as Richie came into view Duncan reached out his hand but before he could take hold of Richie, he was snatched away, pulled back into the mist. The images started to get faster and faster spinning around him until they became a blur, then there was calm just Duncan and the white mist. Duncan strained his eyes as a single figure started to walk towards him through the mist "Dani?" Duncan said as he reached out his hand expecting her to disappear any moment.
"Yes Duncan it's me" Duncan's hand took hold of hers and slowly pulled her closer to him, his arms folded around her "Are you real?" Dani pulled back and smiled "Yes I'm real.here we are both real Duncan".
"But this is just a dream.but you feel so real" Duncan said as his hands slid up and down her arms "Duncan, dreaming is just another state of being.we are as real here as we were in Glenfinnan" Duncan lent forward and their lips met, how long he had needed to fill her lips against his, he then looked deep into her eyes as his hands caressed her face "Why are you here.why now?" Dani smiled at him and her hand traced the side of his face, he kissed her palm as her hand reached his mouth "I said if you ever needed me I would find you", Duncan went to speak but Dani held her finger to his lips "It's all right Duncan I know all about Richie.you must trust in
yourself.in the strength within you and your friends.you will succeed.you just have to have hope and believe in yourself.hope can be a powerful weapon.both in battle and in the rest of our lives, as long as you have hope nothing is impossible" Duncan smiled and lent forward until their foreheads touched "you might be young but there are times you sound wise beyond your years"
"Duncan.it's not just me.I have all the knowledge and wisdom of everyone who has ever held the amulet.so believe me you will succeed" Dani said before she kissed him, Duncan closed his eyes and held her close him. Dani lifted her head and whispered into Duncan's ear "Duncan.I have to go now".
"I understand.but will I see you again?" Duncan asked as he buried his face into her hair, breathing deeply so that her scent filled his lungs "I'm always with you.we are linked by our love.until we meet again in the flesh I will come to you here whenever you need me" Duncan pulled back and kissed Dani before releasing her and watching her walk off into the mist, Dani looked over her shoulder for one last look at Duncan, she smiled and then disappeared.
Duncan opened his eyes as he felt the car come to a stop and found Methos grinning at him "I take it that it was a good dream?" Methos could see that Duncan's face was relaxed for the first time in days "Yeah.it was" Duncan replied with a smile on his face as he got out of the car and Methos knew that he wasn't going to get any details, so he just quietly followed Duncan.
They walked round to the gates but they were padlocked Methos looked up at the sign "I think we're a little early" he said pointing to the sign, Duncan followed where Methos was pointing and then checked his watch they were at least an hour early "let's see if we can find a way in" Duncan said as he strode away round the side "Wait MacLeod.there could be dogs in there.you know big four legged furry things with very large teeth".
"We'll heal remember" Duncan said as he opened the truck of the TBird "But it still hurts" Methos said as he waited for Duncan to finish "Richie is in there somewhere and we need all the time we can get.didn't you see that other sign.you know the one that said "The States largest Junk Yard" Duncan replied as he walked over to the fence with a pair of wire cutters, that he had just taken from the trunk of the TBird "Keep watch" Duncan said as he started work cutting the fence, Methos thrust his hands into the pockets of his coat and pulled it around him as he looked up and down the road.
"OK we're in" Duncan said as he cut the last piece of wire "Well come on" he said over his shoulder as he entered the junkyard, Methos took a final look around before following Duncan through the fence. Duncan's eyes scanned the area "let's find the crusher and work our way out" Duncan said as he started towards the centre of the yard Methos just jogged up to Duncan, who was striding away, his hands still in his pockets looking around for any sign of dogs but none came.
As they reached the crusher both Immortals looked at each other as they sensed another Immortal but from where, they were surrounded by stack upon stack of old cars piled on top of each other "Where?" Duncan said as his eyes scanning the stacks, Methos shrugged "You start over there.I'm going to search this one" Methos said as he walked over to the nearest stack of cars and started to climb, Duncan then walked over to the next stack and started to climb up, he had checked the first stack and looked over at Methos who shrugged and shook his head. Duncan then watched as Methos climbed down and walked over to the next stack.
They continued one stack after another and the time just slipped past. Duncan had just started to climb the last stack of cars; he had just reached the third car when there was a shout from below "HEY.WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOUR DOING?" Duncan looked down and there standing on the ground were two men with close-cropped hair both dressed in jeans and denim shirts, one was a tall heavy built man and the other man was stocky with his stomach overhanging his belt "GET THE HELL DOWN HERE" the taller man shouted up at Duncan, but Duncan ignored him and climbed up to the next car.
Richie was awaken by the presence of the other Immortals but he had no idea who it was there. Richie decided that he had to take the chance that whoever was out there was friendly, Richie's right foot was close to the metal and he managed to move his foot enough to bang on the metal it wasn't very loud but he hoped they would hear it. Methos climbed to the next car, the window in the door had been broken so Methos managed to get his arm through and hung onto the door frame listening, just as he realised that the presence of the other Immortal was very strong here he heard a tapping which got louder the near he got to the truck, "MAC.I'VE FOUND HIM" Methos shouted making Duncan look around; Methos was five cars up and pointing to the truck of a white Dodge Shadow.
There were two more cars on top of the Dodge Shadow so Duncan jumped climbed down jumping from the second car up, right in front of where the two men were standing "Hey pal.what do you think your doing?" the taller man said as he squared up to Duncan, Duncan looked across at Methos and then back to the two men "I want that car brought down here now" the taller man looked Duncan up and down "and why should I wanta do that?" Duncan stepped closer he's eyes glaring at the man who dropped his eyes to try and avoid Duncan's "I don't have time to explain.I want that car now" Methos who had climbed down unnoticed suddenly stepped between Duncan and the man "Hey.we're trying to save you being an accessory to murder" the stout man now became interested "what are you talking about?"
"I take it that stack of cars is scheduled for destruction?" Methos asked the two men nodded "Well there's someone in the trunk of that one." The stout man looked up at the car his face draining of colour "Oh dear god!" he said as he started to walk towards the crane, the taller man rushed forward grabbing the stout man's arm "No Bob.we won't get paid" before Methos could stop him Duncan leapt at the man grabbing him by the throat. "Who's paying you?" Duncan demanded, "Go to Hell!"
Duncan grinned at him as he walked him across to the crane and slammed him against it "If you don't tell me what I want to know I think your get there before me" Bob was routed to the spot as he watched in horror at Duncan's violent reaction and as Methos moved towards him, he flung his hands into the air "I didn't know there was anyone in there.I swear.Clive said it was some stuff the guy didn't want someone to find" as Methos put his arm around Bob's shoulders Bob flinched "I believe you but my friend here is a little highly strung and prone to violence.so you just do what he's asked and everything will be fine" Bob nodded as Methos walked him over to the crane, he was still nodding as he climbed in and started the crane, Bob made quick work of the first two cars before turning the crane back for the white Dodge shadow. Duncan still had hold of Clive's throat "Now I'm only going to ask this once more.who was going to pay you and where can I find him?" Duncan demanded as he tightened his grip on the Clive's throat and as he started to choke the man finally put his hands, just managing to speak "ok.ok" Duncan loosened his grip but did not take his hand away from the man's throat "I'm listening".
"This guy came in a few days ago offered me $500 to store something in one of the cars, I never saw what it was and if we didn't hear from him by." the man looked at his watch "well by now we.I was supposed to crush the car" Duncan dropped his hand away from Clive's throat as he watched the white Dodge Shadow being lowered to the ground Duncan looked around for something to open the boot with, Bob climbed down from the crane with a crowbar in his hand, Duncan saw Bob making his way over to the car so he followed him as they got to the car Duncan took the crowbar from Bob and inserted it under the lip of the trunk lid, with big push down the lid sprung open and Duncan was greeted by Richie blinking at the daylight. Quickly Duncan untied Richie who as soon as his hands were free, ripped away the gag "Boy am I glad to see you Mac" it was as Richie climbed out and turned back to look at the truck they all noticed the piece of metal that had been welded to the lid, Richie run his hand along the edge "Someone defiantly wanted this to be permanent"
Duncan put his arms around Richie "It's good to see you too" he said.
Duncan then turned his attention back to Clive who was still standing in the same place where Duncan had left him. Duncan started to walk over to him pointing his finger at him "Right now your going to tell me where I can find the man who paying you" Clive's eyes darted around as he looked for away to escape he then started to slide along the body of the crane away from Duncan but Duncan quickened his pace blocking Clive's escape, Clive turned to go the other way and found it blocked by Methos who smiled at him "it will be a lot easier to tell us what we want to know" Methos could see from the man's face that he thought he stood a better chance of getting past him rather than Duncan which made him grin and his eyes sparkle "if your thinking it will be easy to get past me.think again" the man's face now broke into a grin and Methos knew he was going to try. As the man lunged forward Methos stepped aside and used the man's own momentum to send him crashing into the crane, as he slid down the crane's body Duncan walked over taking hold of him by his shirt collar "very nicely done" Duncan said smiling at Methos who took hold of the man's face in his hand "I told you it wasn't going to be easy.just because I'm not as big as you doesn't mean I don't know how to deal with men like you.you have know idea what your dealing with" Methos then nodded to Duncan "He's all yours".
Clive managed to struggle free from Duncan's grasp as they got to the old car that had held Richie; he swung his fist towards Duncan who caught it mid-flight "So you wanta play" as he punched Clive in the face and turned the arm he had caught round Clive's back he then pushed him towards the trunk "Let's see how you like it shall we?" Duncan said as he pushed Clive into the trunk "No.please no" Clive shouted as Duncan shut the lid. Clive banged on the metal "OK.OK.let me out" Duncan lifted the lid "Well!"
"I don't know where he is" Duncan went to close the lid again "honestly I don't know.he is supposed to be coming here" Duncan lifted the lid again "When?" Duncan had just finished speaking when he felt the presence of another Immortal "Get out" Duncan said as he looked over to Methos and Richie "Adam get them and Richie out of here" Richie walked over to Duncan "Mac.I'm not leaving you.it was me in that trunk remember" Duncan put his hands onto Richie's shoulders "I know but you're in no state to fight.I need you and Adam to clear the area.please Richie it'll be fine.trust me" Richie shook his head he knew he wasn't going to change Duncan's mind "OK Mac.we'll be by the car" Duncan nodded and watched as Richie took hold of Clive's arm and followed Methos and Bob away.
Duncan's hand found the hilt of his sword in the folds of his coat "come on Costa" he said as he walked towards the main building. Duncan heard the gates slam shut and knew that Richie and Methos were trying to make sure that Costa didn't escape him this time. "Come on Costa what are you waiting for.it's just you and me.no riddles no games" Duncan said as he walked towards the building his Katana in his hand, as Costa broke cover and walked out into the open Duncan brought his sword up in front of him "Arr.Duncan MacLeod I underestimated you.your not as dumb as I thought" in his hand was a fine sword with a hilt of silver and gold and the metal snaked around his hand "you know you should have killed me when we met last time
Highlander.I've had many years to plan my revenge.over 30 years" Duncan smiled at him as they circled around each other "you deserved every year for what you did.mortals aren't here just to amuse you" Duncan said as he pointed his sword at Costa "Aren't they.what other use do they have".
Duncan put out his other hand and beckoned Costa "Well let's see what use you are?" Costa bowed "I'd be delighted" as he lunged forward Duncan blocked the first blow but Costa recovered quickly bring his sword round for another attack, sparks flew as their swords clashed Duncan walking forward with every strike, then Duncan slipped and Costa took advantage to take back the upper hand he managed to get a blow past Duncan's defensive moves cutting Duncan on the upper arm. Duncan regained his footing and parried another strike of Costa's sword. Their battle had taken them back to the Dodge Shadow Duncan jumped onto the hood to avoid another blow "Missed" Costa pulled his sword back and swung at Duncan's legs, Duncan jumped up and the force Costa put into the move overbalanced him and he fell onto the hood giving Duncan time to spin as he jump down, as he did he brought his sword down cutting deep into Costa's arm, he cried out but Duncan wasn't going to stop. Costa got up nursing the arm, the blood from the wound already soaking his shirt, anger now filled Costa's eyes he lunged forward at Duncan like a man possessed, Duncan brought his sword around cutting deep into Costa's stomach, their eyes met as Duncan withdrew his sword Costa fell to his knees. Duncan lifted his sword under Costa's chin "I've got a riddle for you.Until I'm measured.I'm not known.Yet how you miss me.When I have flown.do you want to know the answer?" Duncan asked.
Costa looked up at Duncan his face full of hate "That's easy Highlander.the answer is time" Duncan raised both his eyebrows and grin "Yeah and yours just ran out" he then spun and brought his sword down slicing Costa's head from his body. He started to walk away from the body when the quickening raced across the ground, hitting Duncan with force sending his body into spasms.
Methos and Richie were stood by the car as the lighting flashed between the stacks of old cars, starting long dead engine, powering headlights that had dimmed long ago. Richie started to walk towards the gate but Methos restrained him "No my young friend if Duncan does not walk out of the gate you are in no condition to fight" Richie was about to argue when the lighting died away and they both turned towards the gate, Methos sighed as he saw Duncan stumble out of the gate towards them. They both went to his aid and helped him to the car.