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"I don't think this is a normal social visit." Jesse pointed out.
Shalimar turned behind. "Especially when we have so many guests." 2 more agents behind them appeared. She and Jesse exchanged glances.
Only one way left.
With a sudden move, the both of them ran down the only remaining corridor. Shoppers went by them in a blur as the 5 agents pursued. Suddenly 3 more appeared in their way. Without stopping, Jesse and Shalimar split up; each going in separate ways, hoping that they'll be able to shake them off.
"Tell me again Shal, Why are we running away?" Jesse asked over the com-link.
Shalimar peered over her shoulder and counted 4 agents after her. "That's because we don't fight unless we have to.
"I really think this is a 'we have to' situation."
"Too many innocent bystanders."
Shalimar could hear Jesse snort and than there was a loud crash. "Jesse!"
"Yeah. I'm fine." He sounded a little breathless. "Just a G.S.A having a very close encounter with a table."
Shalimar looked behind again, the G.S.A still hot on her heels. Then in front of her were double doors with a painted sign, spelling out 'LOADING BAY'. 'Perfect' she thought. She pushed the doors and stepped into a huge empty area. She looked around and saw stacks of boxes piled up. The crashing of the doors announced the arrival of the agents behind her. Shalimar went into full feral mode and pitied the agents for a moment. They'll never know what hit 'em.
One of the agents ran at her threatening with a bigger version of a tazer and aimed it at her stomach. Shalimar did a bridge and than brought her legs up around his neck. She did a 360° spin and brought him down while she landed gracefully on her legs. She flashed them her feral eyes as if warning them not to come any closer. Obviously they hadn't gotten the message and all three ran towards her. Shalimar thought for a while and kicked one of the boxes at the nearest agent, causing him to fall backwards and the contents of the box to spill out. White pieces of blank paper rained, giving Shalimar the perfect diversion.
The agents were distracted by the flying papers, and hadn't noticed Shalimar creeping up behind them. She glanced at both the agents who were still trying to spot her through the blanket of papers. Smiling, Shalimar tap them on their shoulders. They turned behind, putting her in between the agents. She turned to come face to face with one, did a back kick and sent the agent behind her flying across until he hit a brick wall. Shalimar placed her hands on the shoulder of the other and somersaulted over him. But the agent was fast enough to react and just as she landed, threw punches and kicks. She humored him for a moment and played along. Finally she did a kick at his abdomen, knocking him unconscious.
Shalimar stood ready for a while and surveyed the unconscious agents, who were partly covered by the papers. She breathed easier a little and activated her com-link. "Hey, Adam-." Shalimar stopped. A loud clapping noise filled the air.
"Very good, Ms. Fox."
Shalimar turned to face the source of the sound.
"I see you've improved since I last saw you." Said the red head. She stood there relaxed even though it was obvious she had witnessed Shalimar's fighting abilities.
"Who are you?" something about her wasn't right.
The red head snorted. "Don't remember me? I'm hurt…"
Shalimar snarled.
"Let's take a stroll, down memory lane shall we?"
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Jesse phased through the doors of an empty shop lot. Renovations were still in progress as the wooden frames and cuttings were all over. Fresh paint could still be smelled. He could hear all 5 agents behind him trying to get in. No use running anymore. The wooden makeshift door rattled as Jesse guessed the agents were throwing themselves against it.
Pathetic.
Finally, the agents succeed and barged into the lot. Pretty soon, the agents surrounded Jesse, encircling him. One of them took a swing at Jesse but he phased out, causing the agent behind him to take the impact of it, landing square into the GSA. He smiled as he reverted back, 'an agent taken care of'. Jesse decide name the agents just for fun.
Let's see, A, B, C, and D.
Agent a continued throwing punches as Jesse avoided it. Finally, in one smooth motion, he phased through the agent and elbowed him in the neck. The agent crumpled to the floor as C cornered Jesse against a pillar. Retrieving a weapon from underneath his coat, C aimed it at Jesse, but using his powers once more, Jesse phased through the pillar and out to the other side. Facing the concrete emptiness, C hadn't realized Jesse until Jesse had threw his leg out from his crouched position, bringing down the agent and making sure he hit his head.
Hard.
The other two must have finally wizened up and made a joint effort at Jesse. They went straight at Jesse but he merely stood there waiting for their approach. Jesse evaded all their attempted attacks and swiftly wrapped his left arm around the first agent's neck. As the agent struggled, his teammate tried to aid him. Jesse made a small jump and kicked the G.S.A from mid air and as he landed, threw the other on the floor. Sweat trickled alongside his cheek as Jesse caught his breath. All 4 agents down.
Not bad for a 17-year old. Even though he had mutant abilities and combat training.
Jesse left the shop lot without even bothering to phase again, he merely walked through the door those G.S.A made. He lifted his right hand closer to his mouth. He didn't have to, but he liked it better that way. "Shalimar?"
Silence. "Yes?" The reply finally came.
The cool air from the mall's air-conditioning felt good. "I'm done here. You?"
"All done."
She sounded odd. "Shal?"
"Yes?"
"Where are you?"
"Rooftop."
Definitely odd. "I'll call Adam, and-."
"No. Just meet me up here."
'Shal, I-.' No use. She had ended the transmission. Jesse led out a long breath and pushed his suspicions aside.
I'm sure I'm just paranoid.
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Well, there you have it people. Hope you guys like this one. The next part is definitely going to be much much better. Oh…I'm sure I won't need to remind you guys' right? Reviews…please?
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