Authors' Note: Hey folks im done with school! dances so yea writing galore for me...hehehe expect some fast major updates...on everything, now on to review answerinnn...

Jack-rocks: chapter 2: yes i am cruel

chapter 3: of course im fast, i like it

chapter 4: yes we will see if they make the exchange...lol

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Chapter 5: The Exchange

Tony and Michelle spent the last 20 some odd minutes trying to get a plan to, 1. get the chip so they could do the trade, and 2. find out who is the traitor there. They were interupted only when Milo came up with updates on the decoding process of the chip. Michelle deviously put the plan into action pulling Milo out on ushering him back to his station, followed by Tony. They made some reason up to have Milo give the updates to them at his station, something like they could actually see it. Tony explained quietly to Milo what was going on, or at least as much as he needed to know. They were taking a risk by involving Milo, but both felt they could trust Milo. They had him replicate the chip, well enough to pass by as the real thing, but by the time the people figured out it was a fake, Tony would propably be long gone with Jack. Another big risk, but the whole idea was risky.

Once everything was good, Tony left CTU, on 'personal reasons', if further info was needed, Michelle would cover for him. Tony took his SUV and headed to the given directions with the chip in hand. He also put on a bullet-proof vest under his coat, just incase things should go sour. He hoped that they had done nothing more to Jack, or else there would be hell to pay. Tony tried to keep himself calm as he pulled up to the given address, it seemed to be a residental complex. He was surrounded by a number of large apartment buildings. He looked at his watch, it was about 2 minutes until his scheduled meeting time. He took a few deep breathes as he pulled himself from the vehicle and took his position, standing by the street light, on the corner.

On the exact given time, a man in a black suit approached Tony.

"You must be Tony Almeida?" The man stated as a question slightly. Tony nodded simply. The man then pulled out a gun pointing at him, Tony was slightly started by this action.

"Come with me" He said grabbing Tony by the forearm, pushing the gun glently against his back so he would feel it, then leading him into one of the alleys. They entered a back door and had walked up a few flights of stairs before taking one of the corridors on the 5th level, and entering one of the apartments. Tony glanced around as the man moved infront of him. They entered what he thought was a living room, and spotted Jack on the couch. His chest was rising and falling, unsteadily, and his breathing could be heard from here, short quick gasps of pain, really. Tony was astonished, he really never thought about all of what Michelle was telling him earlier on his condition, it was really as bad as she said it was, hell worse now propably due to the lack of medical attention. His chest was bare, part from the bandages that were looking rather worse for wear, needed changing, they were slightly tinted red. Tony also took note of the bandages covering over half of his face, also tinted slightly red. All from the previous abuse he had suffered through earlier today. Tony saw no new bruises or cuts along his body, thankfully. Though it looked like he was still getting worse, from the lack of medical attention, that he so sorely needs. Tony couldnt tell if he was concious or not from here sadly.

"Mr. Almeida...the chip" The man waved his gun infront of Tony to bring him back to reality. Tony blinked a few times, he was slightly zoned out, well taken by Jacks' condition. Tony then smiled weakly, pulling from his pocket the small chip that he had acquired, holding it out to the man.

"Good, just let me check this and you may have your friend back" The man grabbed the chip, pulling out a small mechanical thing and sliding the chip in it. Tony slightly ignored him and went over to Jack kneeling beside him. Jack was sweating profusely, Tony felt his face, it was hot to the touch. He must have a fever, Tony thought. He then realized Jack was awake.

"Tony..." He whispered hoarsely, staring at him blankly.

"Hey Jack..." Tony said, that was all he could say really.

"You idiot..." Jack hissed, soon after he had awoken from the sedative he realized that they were going to make a trade between him and the chip. He only hoped Tony would have done the right thing, though it would end up him sacrificing his life, though he really didnt value his own life at the moment anyways. It was propably due to the fact that his world was in pure agony, and the thought of his failure, but of course Tony didnt do what he thought was the right thing.

"You dont understand the situation fully, Jack, ill explain later" Tony was slightly hurt by Jacks' comment, but for all he knew Jack thought that was the real chip, not the fact one Milo had made.

"Everything checks out, you can take him" The man stated loudly to Tony, who looked up at him. "Bye now" He continued then left the apartment, leaving Tony and Jack there.

"Now lets get you out of here" Tony turned back to Jack.