AN: I haven't looked at this for so long, I honestly don't know what's going on. I am so sorry, but I have recently become obsessed with Lord of the Rings. I no longer seem to enjoy reading Dark Angel; however, I stumbled across this the other day, and still really felt it needed finishing...

A little bit of good news.... I am finding it easier to write know, compared to when I was a massive fan, as I feel the piece does not have to perfect. Sorry about that....

I can't be certain whether this will make any sense, as it has been a little while since I have read through the whole piece. Anyway please remember to review, and tell me what you think.

Special Thanks to every one who has ever read any of my pieces, as writing Dark Angel fic's has been a valuable experience. Especially, as I begin to look into part time writing. Hopefully if all goes well, I plan to write as a secondary Job.

Although I may have to settle for writing for fun.... lol.....

~Broken Wings~

Chapter Five

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He almost looked human; then again, as Clemente's dark eyes captured 494's, the emotion illuminating their depths reflected what he had once seen within Max's. Something feral lurking behind human features. However, it was the fear, loss and un-trust, which finally held Clemente captive. The smile was forced to, his features looking drawn and pale against the dark clothes he wore. He almost looked human...

"It's nice to finally meet you" Clemente paused, his hand drawing through the wires to grasp Alec's on the other side. "Max explained you were practically leading these people."

"Not particularly" Alec replied. "But we all play our part"

"By rank... order?"

"Max doesn't have a rank... After spending out lives at Manticore we weren't about to resort to rank and file. Max took this upon herself, we respect that" He hadn't mean for the words to sound so emotionless, however, as Clemente's eyes met his own, Alec saw what he saw within all humans, confusion... misunderstanding. He didn't want the human's pity, above all, not a human who thought he was helping.

"How can I help you?"

"Max thinks there's a threat in the shape of two armed civilians outside my designated Area"

"You don't trust her judgement?" Clemente asked, his gaze once more seeking Alec's almost unreadable features.

"Can you get rid of them?" It wasn't a question.

"No promises"

"Isn't the point of a strong hold to keep them away, and us in...?"

"The Army doesn't care that a few civilians get up close, as long as they don't cause trouble for them. You're a site seeing attraction. Some are even taking bribes..."

"Yeah I bet they are"

"You don't trust me?"

"No"

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Clemente can deal with this? He had thought those words while crouched against the small stone slab, hidden from the humans' eyes. However, after 15 minutes the X5 felt the pricking of pins against his exposed neck. Shifting silently, Alec gaze found his two marks.

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Clemente's eye's swept across TC, before falling upon a darkened building, its tall surrounding walls almost touching TC's fence. They had once scoped the place out, finding no dangers within the unsteady complex. However, the unsafe roof had later collapsed, while falling stone soon crushed those few who had risked the dirt and rubble. They could no longer see her though; her broken walls lay enclosed within metal fences. Perfectly hidden from outside influences...

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Alec flinched inwardly, his eyes growing alert, as he desperately tried to re-locate the two human's "Clemente!" Static held him for seconds before a human voice found his ears, "There in the building!"

{What?}

"I had them, they were strait in front of me!"

{Alec, call Max off, tell her to get every one back inside}

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"What do you mean you lost them?" Mole held his voice low, pushing himself further from Max.

{I haven't lost them, I know exactly where they are!}

"Where are you?"

{Exactly where Max put me!}

Mole turned then, diverting his gaze from Max's...

"Mole?" Her voice had lost its edge, while here eyes seeped regret. "What's wrong?"

He thought for a second, before lifting the COM from his own scull and placing it across Max's.

"Alec?" Almost scared he wouldn't answer; she played numbly with her hair, before turning a small smile towards Mole.

{Max I've lost them, we think their hiding in the old building. I can see shadows, but...}

"Shut up...." Whispering quietly, she found Mole's gaze, "Alec, you need to stay where you are. Don't move, and don't do anything heroic."

{Max, I'm sorry.}

She hadn't expected that. "Alec you were right."

{I was?}

"About not provoking them"

{I think I was...} The static came first, then Alec's loud shout... However, it was the exposition that finally forced both Mole and herself onto their knees. The small of dirt and dust may have clouded her nostrils, yet it was the burning sensation, which brought the most Fear.

Mole had found his feet before Max, however as his green hands found her's, she numbly pushed them away, then capturing her pained gaze, he suddenly felt what she felt. Turning away from the X5, he rushed towards the exit, no longer thinking of a second attack.

The explosion had only shook the building Max realised, as a second Transhuman held her steady on her feet. Then, turning towards the tank's she began to pray they would hold... Creaking, then a small drizzle, she felt her stomach clench violently. Her thoughts for Alec shifted, as the only full tank gave a last vile shudder.... "Every one out!"

To be continued..........

Almost finished.... lol....

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