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Chapter 6: Covered in Shadows
As the days passed, Python felt like he was the luckiest guy in the world. First of all, he kept getting all of these special assignments from Blood that would have him and Surge on them. Whether it was recovering lost technology or just stealing it, he was getting the respect he deserved. Also, there was the cash. Taking it off of dead beats, he hid it all in his dresser in his room. Once a week, he headed out to Greg's to get some hardware or ammunition. But, he spent most of the time talking with him, listening to war stories or on weapon specs.
And then, there was Jinx. After the date they went on, she seemed to be getting closer to him. He knew he had feelings for her, but she still repressed them. He could tell she liked him. She would smile a lot, stop mid sentence sometimes, look at him and then saw it was for no reason. He bet it was hard for her then it was for him. She was still recovering from the Stone incident. And then there were her friends. Gizmo and Mammoth continued to tell him to stay away from her. He would tell them to go and get bent. This soon became a continuing cycle.
"Glad I got out of there." Python said to himself as this thought went through his head. He was now in the shipping district of the city. Blood had sent him here with the promise of funds to help him get more manpower. Jumping at the chance, he sent me. Surge didn't come for no reason what so ever. So, here he was. The area smelt of salt water floating in the night air and ships could be seen leaving or entering the docks. Warehouses were lined in rows and columns, their contents unknown to him. He then reached his destination, Warehouse 55. But, he couldn't be sure at what was lying in there. Or, for that matter, what could live here. The paint was peeling off of the outside walls, revealing rotting wood. The roof appeared water damaged and looking as though a good blast of wind could send it flying. The only thing looking sturdy were the sliding steel doors that were in front of him. He moved towards them, but just then a section opened like a small door in the right side. Without question, he walked through the door and into the building.
The inside was dark. To better rephrase, it was pitch black. He couldn't see anything ahead of him, so he decided to head back out. He turned around to the door, but it closed behind him, locking him in this room. "Hello." He called out. Yet, the only answer he received was his own echo. "Okay, if this some kind of test, you can stop now Blood." He said. "I can assure you, this is no test." A voice then said. A spotlight then shone on Python. Another then appeared a few feet in front of him. A rolling noise was then heard going across the floor. A wheel chair stopped on the edge of the light. Python could see no legs, so he thought it was a trick. But, that was until he saw the metallic gloved hand resting on one of the arm rests.
"You are the one who was sent from the academy?" the person asked. "Yes," Python said," I'm here to get the funds." "Of course. But first, I need you to do something for me." He replied as another beam of light shot down from the ceiling. It revealed a computer module with some screens and many flashing buttons. The middle screen was looking at darkness, but the other screens were static. "Go to it." The wheelchair bound person commanded. "Is this a trick?" Python asked. "If I was lying, I would of killed you by now." He replied. Python walked over to the console as he heard the wheels of the chair turn towards him. He stopped in front of it, looking at the numerous buttons. He turned to the man and said," Look, I'm not really good…" but was halted as the man held up a finger to silence him. "Just watch the screen." He said. Python turned to the screen to then see the darkness was slowly turning to light. A screen to the side of it then turned on. "I'm glad at least one spy camera remained unaffected." The crippled man said. Python heard him, but didn't take note of it as he watched the screen. It was looking down at the Titan's leader, Robin, who was lifting the cover off of a box. The screen then turned off as to not let Python see the box's contents. "Push the green button in the center." The man then said. Python then pushed the button as Robin's face was seen looking down at the screen. It then quickly shut off.
"What was that all about?" Python asked. "Let's just say I don't want to be the one to screw around with the Titans, for now." The crippled man replied. "So, you had me kill their leader." Python stated. "No, he is very much alive, "he replied," but let's just say he wouldn't be himself." "Okay, I did the job. Now, I would love to stay here and chat with you, but I need the money." Python stated. "Don't worry. It is coming." The man said as the console let out a noise. Python looked down to see a check coming out of a slot. He took it out and looked it over. "Five mill'," he said," this should get some good labor." "Now, if you please, leave my domain." The man said as a door shaped beam of light was shone into the darkened room. Python walked out of the door as he heard the man say," Don't get too choosy here. It will soon be mine once again." Python turned back to the door, but it had closed in front of his face. (Why do I always get the nutcases?) He asked himself as he walked away from the structure.
Chapter 7 is coming soon.