From the Ashes a hero emerges
Part 2
Fox flicked his com-link on and tried to get in touch with the cornerian forces; but there was nothing but static! There must some kind of interference with the transmission, Fox thought. Although fortunately for him he could still send small text-based messages; those couldn't be picked up easily. Fox sent an S.O.S. signal to General Pepper; but he was still unsure of his exact location. The details were slim and he could only transmit messages; there was no way for him to confirm if his allies had been contacted.
Fox got up and walked farther along the passage; leaving markings along the walls so he wouldn't lose his way. He kept going until he noticed that his path was on an incline. Was it leading to the surface? There was no choice for Fox but to persevere. The vulpine could here sounds coming from up ahead that he couldn't clearly discern. Creeping in quietly, with out making a sound, Fox listened attentively. It was talking alright; he could hear a whole group of mercenaries planning something. Fox could make out only a few words, but from what he understood they needed Fox alive. Probably for some kind of ransom; but what was their purpose?
Crawling on his stomach Fox closed in on the mercenaries letting his ears guide him. He took a left and came upon a sealed chamber; that was where the mercenaries were. It was evident, Fox could even here one of them pacing around the room. One of the leaders caught his attention, so Fox decided to eavesdrop on the conversation;
"Del'Jango did Zephere and Tyrus ever return?"
"No Vashell, Sir, we haven't heard from them since they went to retrieve the prisoner, your orders?"
"Send in a 4-man team, make sure they are well armed; If our guest has gotten free we don't want him to find out any unnecessary information do we?"
"Definitely not, Sir. I will have the team assembled as soon as possible"
Fox cocked his blaster; these mercs didn't know who they were dealing with!