The black Lincoln stopped in front of a large mansion and the engines
quiet hum faded into silence as Brain opened the door to see his younger
brother standing in front of him yet again. He seemed nearly
expressionless, almost angered yet incredibly intimidating and dark at the
same time. He was five years younger than Brian; a regular person passing
by would never know the difference due to behavior and professional stance
of both young men.
Brian could talk his way out of most the situations he manages to get into, as long as threats are on the low. Point a gun in his direction and he will be so befuddled he won't know how to react. Stephan on the other hand is quite a marksman; weaponry is a skill he was given at a young age, and he flourished well in many aspects from target, to competition. Stephan runs through fire; where as Brian talks negotiation.
"Stephan, I heard you had a gift for Me." Brian stated with a smile as they walked back into the house. "I have good news, and bad news. Which would you prefer first?"
"Good I suppose, although I should know better."
"One of my men came across something during our little excavation."
"Oh?" Brian stated closing the large oak door behind him.
Stephan slid the disc across the desk into Brian's hand quickly. Looking at it, he was slightly confused. What could they possibly find from a disc that would have to do with their case?
"Stephan-"
"Brian that disc you hold in your hand identifies every person who's trying to shut us down. Everything from Social Security Numbers, to personal business, job and government back rounds, to how many kids they have."
"I'm afraid to ask the bad news, if this is what I'm holding onto." He stated sitting down and looking up at his brother.
"They are smarter than we give them credit for. That disc needs to be decoded; it's scrambled so we can't read what is on it. Or it at least gives them time to devise a plan and attempt to get it back before we find out their little secret."
"That's exactly what their going to do, and we are going to make sure they come after it. We just have to be ready for them."
"Already done, as of right now they are in their car headed for Third and Birchwood to meet critter."
"Critter?"
"What can I say, that is what his name is, or at least what most people know him as." Stephan paused.
"If it were up to me he would be considered something more professional." He finished.
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When Michael, Rachel, Faith and Bosco arrived at the intended street corner they were greeted by a man that looked as if he had never seen the in side of a house, or never had a decent life. It surprised Bosco that men such as the Albatross' would even look at let alone associate with someone such as this man containing information dealing with something they did. He walked up to them quickly handing them an envelope, and before they could mention anything he had scurried into a back alley and disappeared.
Bosco stood staring into the alley for a few moments after the others walked back to the car. Things were too creepy, and something didn't seem right. Why would they inform us that they had the disc if they worked so hard to get it in the first place? Why not just take it and run instead of stopping mid leap to associate with the people they upset? Especially when they knew they weren't just anyone, they were police officers, undercover agents, and the people who wanted to shut them down.
"Boz." Faith said from her side of the car. Her face was almost concerned but it was serious and strong. She had a plan, and whatever the plan was it more than likely had something to do with what was in that envelope. Turning Bosco slowly walked back to the car and without a word rode back to the house in silence. He had an uneasy feeling about the way this whole situation had gone down. From the robbery to the phone call, to the mysterious man who gave Michael the envelope. Nothing was matching, but no one else was putting the pieces together.
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Sorry this chapter is so short. I would also like to say that I've realized Brain and Stephan have become mixed up somewhere through the progression of my story. Stephan is the younger brother Brian is the older brother. Sorry about the mix up, hopefully I haven't ruined too much here.
I would also like to apologize for not being able to update faster. Due to being back to school (college) and work the past few weeks have been hectic, so I ask for you to bare with me. Thank you.
Brian could talk his way out of most the situations he manages to get into, as long as threats are on the low. Point a gun in his direction and he will be so befuddled he won't know how to react. Stephan on the other hand is quite a marksman; weaponry is a skill he was given at a young age, and he flourished well in many aspects from target, to competition. Stephan runs through fire; where as Brian talks negotiation.
"Stephan, I heard you had a gift for Me." Brian stated with a smile as they walked back into the house. "I have good news, and bad news. Which would you prefer first?"
"Good I suppose, although I should know better."
"One of my men came across something during our little excavation."
"Oh?" Brian stated closing the large oak door behind him.
Stephan slid the disc across the desk into Brian's hand quickly. Looking at it, he was slightly confused. What could they possibly find from a disc that would have to do with their case?
"Stephan-"
"Brian that disc you hold in your hand identifies every person who's trying to shut us down. Everything from Social Security Numbers, to personal business, job and government back rounds, to how many kids they have."
"I'm afraid to ask the bad news, if this is what I'm holding onto." He stated sitting down and looking up at his brother.
"They are smarter than we give them credit for. That disc needs to be decoded; it's scrambled so we can't read what is on it. Or it at least gives them time to devise a plan and attempt to get it back before we find out their little secret."
"That's exactly what their going to do, and we are going to make sure they come after it. We just have to be ready for them."
"Already done, as of right now they are in their car headed for Third and Birchwood to meet critter."
"Critter?"
"What can I say, that is what his name is, or at least what most people know him as." Stephan paused.
"If it were up to me he would be considered something more professional." He finished.
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When Michael, Rachel, Faith and Bosco arrived at the intended street corner they were greeted by a man that looked as if he had never seen the in side of a house, or never had a decent life. It surprised Bosco that men such as the Albatross' would even look at let alone associate with someone such as this man containing information dealing with something they did. He walked up to them quickly handing them an envelope, and before they could mention anything he had scurried into a back alley and disappeared.
Bosco stood staring into the alley for a few moments after the others walked back to the car. Things were too creepy, and something didn't seem right. Why would they inform us that they had the disc if they worked so hard to get it in the first place? Why not just take it and run instead of stopping mid leap to associate with the people they upset? Especially when they knew they weren't just anyone, they were police officers, undercover agents, and the people who wanted to shut them down.
"Boz." Faith said from her side of the car. Her face was almost concerned but it was serious and strong. She had a plan, and whatever the plan was it more than likely had something to do with what was in that envelope. Turning Bosco slowly walked back to the car and without a word rode back to the house in silence. He had an uneasy feeling about the way this whole situation had gone down. From the robbery to the phone call, to the mysterious man who gave Michael the envelope. Nothing was matching, but no one else was putting the pieces together.
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Sorry this chapter is so short. I would also like to say that I've realized Brain and Stephan have become mixed up somewhere through the progression of my story. Stephan is the younger brother Brian is the older brother. Sorry about the mix up, hopefully I haven't ruined too much here.
I would also like to apologize for not being able to update faster. Due to being back to school (college) and work the past few weeks have been hectic, so I ask for you to bare with me. Thank you.
