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*Between Love and Hate*
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Spoilers: This is the fifth story in my series – if you haven't read any of my work before, you'd be best off going back to read and understand. The first story was Shattered Trusts and Whispered Confessions. The second is Remembering to Forget, the third is Events That Lead To Greatness. The most recent is the fourth story called the Longest Day (which was basically just a wrap up of some confusing things I had to sort out from previous works). This series is set after Hello Goodbye but does reveal spoilers from the rest of the season, as I incorporate it into the story.
Disclaimer: Ideas are mine based on the brilliant work of the Dark Angel team – so don't sue me! I wish I owned Alec, but I don't. So I have to settle for writing fiction about him.
Authors Note: Just a general shout out thanks to all the great readers who have been reviewing my work and totally keeping me motivated. If it weren't for you guys I wouldn't be writing this stuff. I am trying out a new style of writing in this one; let me know what you guys think.
Have fun and remember to review!
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CHAPTER THIRTEEN
Alec stood tall, surveying the transgenics gathered outside headquarters, his green eyes morphed into a steel grey,
"You have all been selected as the best soldiers we have here in TC. Mole has divided you into five groups. You all know who should be your unit leaders. And so before we mobilise, I want report."
A series of nods flowed through the group and Ben stepped up next to Alec in support, as the CO continued,
"Kappa One."
A cocky transgenic male stepped forward, pushing his black hair out of his equally dark eyes,
"Darren. X5."
"At ease. Beta One."
Alec watched as an enchantingly stunning blonde stepped forward, her hard blue eyes set determined forward, a dimple appearing in her left cheek,
"Rayne. X6."
"Delta One."
A less certain male stepped forward, his sandy blonde hair slightly tousled and his deep brown eyes desperately seeking Alec's for approval. He scratched hesitantly at his huge bicep,
"Dew. X6."
"Alright. Gamma One."
As the words left his mouth, Alec's eyes glinted with recognition as a female stepped forward to join the other leaders, her eyes mischievous as she gave a cheeky salute,
"Lila. X5."
He couldn't hold himself back. Alec leapt at her, crushing her in a heartfelt embrace, his nose nestled deep in her hair,
"Lila! I thought I'd never see you again. I had no idea you were in TC."
"You can't get rid of me that easy sir. Where's the rest of our unit – where's Sam and Biggs?"
He pulled back, his face demonstrating his clear distress, his eyes cloudy with a distanced sadness,
"Long story."
"Guess you owe me a beer when this is all over then."
"I guess so."
She smiled at him and Alec nodded at her, slipping back into his role as the leader of this pack,
"Alpha team, you're under my command. Ben here will be
acting as my second..."
Ben looked at him in shock, a grateful blush colouring his cheeks, as he nodded in thanks. Alec met his gaze, the message understood, brothers. The trust was there, despite everything said. He turned to look back at the group,
"Everyone here answers to me and when I command you, I don't want anyone questioning my orders, nor Ben's. Our objective is to kill only – Manticore style. Quick and efficient. Enter the facility and eliminate everyone inside."
Lila looked at him expectantly,
"Permission to speak?"
"Of course. Granted."
"Why don't we just destroy the entire compound?"
"That is a possibility. But, I want the 20 scientists on site contained. The elimination of the 20 soldiers is top priority. Kappa team – you'll be in charge of the capture of the scientists. Beta, you're concerned with the guards running the compound. Everyone else, we go after the soldiers. Clean kills. Hand to hand combat isn't to be engaged unless necessary. Now, we leave in 30 minutes, so right now all of you should file through HQ. Mole will equip you with the proper weaponry – we'll be packing some heavy artillery; and then Luke will set you all up with our best radio equipment – he'll be monitoring us over a secure channel. Any questions? No? So let's move soldiers..."
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"Kappa team report."
Alec shifted in his spot crouched against the wall, his face the only thing remotely visible in the night. He pulled his beanie down, further blending into the dark.
"Ready to move in now. Scientists are all in one main lab with only 3 guards. Awaiting instruction."
"Stand by for instruction. All units status."
"Beta One ready to deploy."
"Delta One ready to deploy."
"Gamma One ready to deploy."
"Okay and Alpha one is ready too. I want everyone in and out within the hour. We'll rendezvous at the designated spot at 10 past the hour. My count everyone and no more radio comm. unless vital. Move... now!"
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Luke listened intently, jaw dropped comically as he sat glued to the speaker attached to his ear, awaiting any activity. Mole and Dix sat at his side, all 3 jumping as rapid gunfire spewed out.
"God let them be okay!"
They looked at each other before Mole opened his mouth,
"Where's Max?"
Luke gave him a telling look before answering, in a seriously worried tone,
"Where do you think..."
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Alec ran through the empty corridor of the facility, his footsteps making a barely audible thump as he padded his way along. He motioned for his team to follow, stopping and raising a fist in the air. Eyes never diverting from forward, his hand fell to his side and he motioned at them that there was two guards ahead and also two soldiers. They all nodded and followed him keenly, eager to confront this imminent threat. The super soldiers.
He sprang around the corner, and as the bullets left his gun, his mind slowed everything down – thoughts plaguing him.
*I should've said goodbye to Max. If I die today, that will be my biggest regret. That, and not telling her I love her.*
The first bullet fired out, the first guard's forehead the obvious target.
*Whatever happens today, I make it home – things are gonna change.*
The second bullet left, headed for the second guard's heart.
*How the hell did I ever get here? I can't deal with all crap. I cant be responsible for the lives of all these soldiers looking to me for command.*
Alec grimaced as the two guards flew backwards to the ground, blood spurting everywhere as their dead bodies hit with sickening impact. The two soldiers looked up at him, their cold and empty. Soulless.
Now was the real test.
Now came his future.
The past no longer mattered.
Now came life...
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To be continued...
Author's Note:
Geez everyone I am so sorry I took my sweet ass time to post this chapter, I have been so flat out with uni so I really apologise and I will try to have the next chapter up ASAP. So let me know what you think of this chapter and I look forward to your reviews!