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Chapter 6: Escape

Two miles away from the highway, Los Angeles

Krit managed not to fall asleep though hadn't slept for days. Once he had been checking out the area to make sure he wasn't followed by any Manticore troops and while he leaned to a tree; he had closed his eyes for a few seconds. But before he had ended up in dreamland; he got alarmed by a police car that drove by. These days were breaking him up; he was able to fight; to brake in; even to kill if necessary; but now he had reached an almost break-down. He knew and it made him more careful; he would never let his guard down.

He marched for hours and found the rendezvous point where he was supposed to met Jondy and Syl; but it had taken days to get there. A few times he was forced to stop because of the seizures and he had no Trypthophan with him… not the good one at least; only the stuff that had driven Syl to madness. But while laying on the cold ground; shaking and incapable of moving on; he knew there was no other choice then taking Syl's supplies. He risked losing grip; he made himself valuable and he was aware of it but he also realised that not taking the stuff would lead to a certain death. Though the pills were filled with drugs; they must have contain that so very important supplements and he had no choice; not really.

Finally he found a bunch of trees use as hiding place; it wasn't perfect but better then nothing. And all the time he was stressed out by the idea of his sisters being ambushed. He did not realise that his worries were worsening by the drug; if he hadn't taken the stuff, he would be worried but he would also know his sisters were strong and smart enough to look after themselves. Krit had lost all common sense and he didn't notice.

He lay down and forced himself to close his eyes and take a short nap. You killed them, you know you did! I asked you to protect them Krit… what kind of soldier are you? What kind of brother are you… you're less then shit Krit! Face it and turn yourself in…Do it before anyone gets hurts; this is the only way to make things right and you know that damn well… so what are you waiting for? Be the soldier you're supposed to be and take responsibility for your unit…

Krit shook up; covered with sweat and hyperventilating. That voice he'd heard was so real; he could pin point a name but he had recognised her. Brin had spoken to him. It was her; it really was his older sister… Swearing he stood up; how come he hadn't seen it before? Why did he ever think she would betray him? Right now she was right and he had to be the one to take responsibility. He owed that to his siblings. And he knew what his new task would be.

Firmly he left the highway and he marched back to Sector 2; right to Syl's abandoned apartment.

Syl's apartment, Los Angeles

Renfro inspected the trashed apartment; it was obviously that a fight had taken place earlier. Satisfied she printed in every detail to remember; there was no doubt her ambush had worked. The messed up Trypthophan had infected at least X5-701 and maybe one of the others; a good sign… it was only a matter of time before one of them would lose it and if the time would be right; she was the one to strike.

"Ma'm; permission to speak?"

Renfro turned towards the X5 behind her; it was that 09' escapee that had been recaptured months ago. With her Asian appearance she had something fragile but Renfro knew it was only the outside. Deep inside that X5 a strong and loyal heart was beating and though the girl had tried to fight the indoctrination for a while; it had went easier then expected. Renfro raised her head and nodded; "Yes."

"There are signs to believe that X5-711 has also been influenced by the drug."

"Based on what?"

Brin doubted for a few seconds but since Renfro did not know her that well; she didn't notice. "One of the neighbours was him using it", Brin swallowed, "he also saw two blonde women leaving the building in opposite directions."

"Have you questioned the witness?"

"Yes ma'm!"

Renfro thought about it for a few minutes and then ordered; "Question him further, make sure he'll tell everything he knows and then get rid of him."

Brin saluted. "Yes Ma'm!" Being well instructed she left the mess and she found the witness where she had told him to wait. The guy was terrified; Brin could smell it and in some strange way she enjoyed it. She had the power to break him and she would if needed.

"Describe those women!" Brin snapped.

The man was obviously intimidated by her; he was sweating and moved his fingers nervously. "Uhm… well… they were both blonde and one of them had brown eyes; that's the one who's lived here for a couple of months… and the other one was taller and her hair was darker."

"Name?"

"Parker McAllister, ma'm!"

"Your name…" Brin groaned annoyed.

"Oh... yes… we knew her as Sylvia Broad and…"

Brin interrupted the man; "And the other one?"

"I dunno ma'm, I haven't seen her before!"

"What about the young man?"

"What man?" The witness forgot his fear and stared at Brin in surprise. "I only saw those two women… no man… no man at all!"

She knew enough; Brin handed the witness to one of the soldiers and nodded. He leaded the man to another room and though nobody could have heard the sound of the shot; she heard the man breathe his last breath.

At least Brin had somewhere to start; there was no questioning that the other blonde woman was Jondy… she and Syl were the only blonde, female X5's to escape years ago and she couldn't imagine Max with blended hair. Silently, Brin smiled. It was a secret smile; a glance of victory. The knowledge that they would be together soon.