The door slammed open against the wall as three men stepped in. They stood in a triangle formation, with the leader in the front and his two guards trailing closely behind him. The leader's heavy footsteps approached where Leah and I were, and I jumped to my feet and met them at the bottom of the stairs. I clenched my fists as he made a motion for the men to lower their guns. They obeyed, and I sized up the man standing in front of me. He had on a black trench coat that almost trailed the, dark classes, and combat boots. His short black hair matched the rest of his outfit, and he wore a smirk that would intimidate anyone. Obviously someone who meant business.

"Volt Krueger." He said, "You have something of mine.. and I want it back."

"What the hell are you talking about?" My voice echoed through the bar, as it was now silent. Everyone stared as the confrontation continued.

"Don't play stupid with me. I am here on behalf of Mikado. Of course you didn't know me when you were working there. I was meant to not be seen.. But not like that matters now. I am here for something, as I have just told you."

No words came to my mouth, as I searched desperately through my memory. What had I taken from them? What is it that he was after?

I heard light footsteps coming down the stairs at a steady pace. Without turning around, I cried "Leah, stay back."

The footsteps paused, but soon continued again. I heard her speak. "It's okay, I know him."

I turned around and looked at Leah. Her face had totally changed. She now looked composed and serious. more than I had ever seen before. She walked to my side to join the confrontation against the intruder.

He laughed. "Leah, is that what you call yourself? What a change from your code name, Jersey Devil."

"What is it you want, Julian?" Her voice was sharp as she asked the question. The leader laughed again. "Why, I need you to come back with me. Your job is done. It's time for you to come back home and end your little joy ride."

Again, I was shocked. "J-Job?" I stammered.

"I didn't do your fucking job, Julian. Just let me go. And I'm not J.D. anymore. My name is Leah."

"Let you go?!" He cried. "That's hysterical! You are one of the best trained agents and intelligence persona that Mikado has. We can't just let you go. you know too much."

"I'm not loyal to you." She said, as her body stiffened. "I will not go back. I'd rather die."

Julian pulled out his gun and stared at it for a second. He fiddled with it for a second and laughed yet again. "That can be arranged, Jersey."