"What do you mean, 'former?'" Sydney asked, confused. Dixon turned toward her.
"Schlotz disappeared this morning, along with 2 U-25's and a 9-millimeter pistol."
She looked at him, could this be true? "You mean he's part of R.A.Intel?" she asked angrily, thinking that, if she got the chance, she'd kill him for putting them in danger.
"We need to get back to H-Q," Alyssa said, "So we can discuss this more thoroughly."
They all nodded their heads. Three agents stayed behind to collect information while the others hurried to black SUVs waiting outside. They needed to find out who did this, and fast.
Dmitri walked through the streets of Vienna, hardly noticing the wonderful scenery and buildings. He was talking on his cell phone.
"Good work, Dmitri," a misty voice said over the phone. "I would be even more pleased if you're assassination attempt had not been an attempt, but a successful kill."
"Sorry ma'am, but I did the best I could."
"The best could be better." There was a click, then static.
Dmitri sighed. "Women," he mumbled to himself.
They were all settled in optech at H-Q, when Dixon stood up. "This is Mr. Sark," Dixon said stonily. "I'm sure Agent Bristow-Vaughn is familiar with him."
He looked at Sydney, her eyes hardening as she stared at the man on the surrounding computer screens.
"Mr. Sark," Dixon went on, "Is second hand at R.A.Intel."
"Then who's first in command?" Lilli asked, surprised.
Alyssa spoke up. "No one knows for sure, but everyone in Europe is looking for him." She sat back down.
Dixon leaned across the table. "That's why we're sending in a team of three." He looked at everyone carefully. "This team will consist of Agent Sceno, Agent Bristow-Vaughn and myself."
Lilli asked, "What is the mission?"
This time, Sceno spoke. "We're going to take down R.A.Intel," he replied coldly. "And we leave in three days."