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Notes: I am so, so, sorry. I never meant to take this long. I'm really am sorry. I am going to finish this story, so don't worry, it just might be a delay between chapters. I will try my best to update more sooner. I just want to thank everyone who reviewed.
Triple- m1978 - thanks for the review, sorry about the delay. I bet you are going to hate me when you finish reading this chapter. Good news, I'm at home this week so I'll be able to post next weekend.
Erica T - Hey, thanks for the review. I hope you like what I have planned for this; I've got plans for everyone. The next chapter will explain more what-ifs, this chapter is still largely based on the episode, but from next chapter...it's just based on my crazy imagination.
Satine Hi, thanks for the review. I'm glad that you like this story. Hope you like the rest.
Mg next installment here! Yippy! Hope you like it.
Jes Parker Your wish is my command, here's the next chapter. It's starting to get interesting now, since the next chapter is going to be totally different. I have major plans for this.
Alba hey, I know, I'm sorry for the long delays on my stories. My computer crashed and I lost all my notes on all my stories. So I had to re-write everything, that's why there is such a major delay. But I'm nearly finished with the next chapter on Alone Again. Lost and Found I'm halfway. So the next chapters will be coming out soon. It took me a while to remember what I had planned for them.
MacCartney Howzit , welcome to this fandom. Glad you like it. There are some amazing stories on the Team here. Hope you like what I have planned on my story.
Marti hee hee , I can't tell you that! Well I've still got some plans for him so he'll live for now Hope you like what I have in stall.
Stormyrose I can't help it, Face is such an easy target, I just can't help but pick on him As for the retelling well this chapter is mostly based on the episode, but that was because I had nothing really major to change but the next chapter is all mine. No more retelling, it's just going to be my wild imagination (which is working overtime). Oo , I can tell you that the action and hurt is just beginning.
Nash Carter- Thank you for the review. Very happy to hear that you like that I'm doing this story. I'm curse, I have another idea for a story but I shall not begin it until I finish one of my stories.
Buggles586 hey, thanks for the review, I shall continue, don't worry. It's going to be a short, yet, action-packed story. Hope you like.
TaniaNZ you're so lucky! I searched for the DVD's but there aren't any where I'm staying (evil people!). I've only got three episodes, which I taped with the VCR, when they were repeating the show. I wanted to tape all of them .but couldn't L that's why I write J hope you like my story.
HecateTriformis yip, that episode. Ah, you don't want me to kill Face? That's sad. Oh well, I won't, well, not yet maybe hee hee .
Luna- hi, hope you like my what-if. Sorry for the long delay. Thanks for the review!
O o o
Face struggled against his captors, trying to get away. Not there was any use, there were just too many of them of them.
His heart was beating fast as adrenaline pumped through his body and it was becoming harder and harder to breathe.
Fear took control as he was placed right in front of the firing squad. All his mind could register was the fact that the plan was going horribly wrong.
All ready, sir!
Face snapped out of his trance as he heard one of Rashum's henchmen speak.
I tell you, you've got the wrong guy! Face joked; half praying that Rashum would let him go.
Rashum just smiled as he noticed how pale his prisoner was becoming. He always enjoyed watching the last moments of a person's life, right before he killed them.
o o o
Meanwhile, in the bushes
Murdock and Amy lay hidden near the compound, close enough to see what was happening. They tried to see where the team was, but couldn't see anything.
What are we going to do, Murdock? Amy asked as she looked at the buildings.
Murdock looked at the buildings in front of them, before turning his attention back to Amy.
We're going to have to freelance some kind of plan, Murdock answered, not having the slightest clue on what to do.
What? Amy asked as she looked at him.
Murdock shrugged his shoulders before speaking.
Well that's usually Hannibal 's end of the stick. That chopper has gotta be the only way out of here!
Amy looked at the helicopter then back to Murdock, wondering how they were going to reach it.
Murdock's thought's echoed Amy's, as his eyes searched the ground, wondering how everything was going to work out. He knew that the team were captured, and he knew that time was running out when he saw the firing squad preparing for the execution.
Murdock! Amy whispered in shock when she noticed the firing squad.
I know, Murdock said in dismay.
He felt the world on his shoulders when he realized that he was the team's only chance of survival. The team was depending on him, and he had no idea on what he could do to save them.
Murdock looked around and found the answer a gasoline drum, which so happened to be next to an ammo dump.
Idiots! Murdock whispered as he realised what a stupid mistake the bad guys made.
What? Amy asked, still not understanding what was happening.
Murdock couldn't help but smile as he figured out a plan; a plan that would make Hannibal proud.
We got ourselves a plan, Murdock said as he looked back at the jail, wishing he could let the team know that he was there for them.
Amy looked from the barrels then back to Murdock, still not catching on to the plan.
Murdock quickly knelt down, picking up the flare gun before handing Amy the flare gun.
Here, you take this. When I throw one of these smoke flares, you run like a rabbit and don't look back
Amy watched as Murdock attention was drawn somewhere else, she turned and looked in horror as she saw Face being placed in front of the firing squad.
O o o
Inside a cell in the compound...
Hannibal 's mind was running through the moment when Face was taken. Try as he might, he just couldn't stop the image of Face's eyes.
BA adjusted the slingshot one last time before looking at Hannibal .
Okay, BA spoke, signaling that he was ready.
Hannibal nodded as he saw that Face was now positioned right in front of the firing squad. Fear gripped him when he noticed how quickly everything was turning.
Hang in there kid, Hannibal spoke, barely above a whisper.
O o o
Face glanced at where BA and Hannibal were, and saw that he needed to buy time for them to finish the plan . But there was a problem, even if BA hit the barrel, how was he going to light the fuel.
Uh, wait a minute No last cigarette? Huh? Ah come on. Just a cigarette? Face begged.
Rashum growled, not wanting to waste anymore time. He looked at his men, all who were eager for the kill, then to his prisoner.
Give him a cigarette, Rashum ordered, enjoying the moment of power.
O o o
Inside a cell in the compound...
Way to go! Hannibal said in relief as one of Rashum's henchmen hand Face a cigarette. Hannibal smiled as Face kept on speaking the whole time, drawing everyone's attention to him, giving them the opportunity to organize the shot.
We're set Hannibal , BA said as he glanced at Face, seeing that Face was begging to struggle.
Hannibal smiled.
Okay BA, get their attention, Hannibal said as he took his position.
Hey man! You can't do this! I'll make you pay! You can't get away with this here! BA shouted.
Hannibal took his clue, quickly taking aim; he took the shot just as BA began to shout. He couldn't breathe as he watched the screw hit the barrel. He breathed out a sign of relief as he noticed the fuel spill out.
O o o
Rashum looked towards BA, growling in anger. He was growing tired of these foolish games. He wanted people to fear him, not mock him. He turned to his men.
Proceed, Rashum ordered.
Rashum's main henchman nodded as he turned to the other men.
Prepare to fire! he ordered.
O o o
Meanwhile, in the bushes
Good going BA! Murdock cheered as he noticed the fuel leak.
Now he knew what Hannibal was planning, now it was just up to him to make sure that everything goes smoothly.
O o o
Face smiled when he noticed the fuel leak, everything was back in plan. Now all he had to do was to spit the cigarette and avoid the blast.
O o o
Inside a cell in the compound...
Hannibal and BA watched smiled when they noticed the fuel leak.
Good work BA, Hannibal said in relief.
Now it's just up to Face, BA said as he turned his attention back to Face.
Hannibal turned just in time to see Face spitting the cigarette out into the fuel.
Time seemed to freeze; everyone's focus was on the cigarette. Hannibal took a deep breathe as he watched it land in the fuel only to go out.
BA felt the world come crashing down as he saw the cigarette go out. He just couldn't believe it, that was there only plan there was nothing else they could do. Face was going to die.
Hannibal couldn't breathe, he just couldn't believe it. His eyes turned to see the compete devastation in Face's eyes. He just couldn't believe it. His heart seized when the realization hit him. Face was going to die, right in front of him, and there wasn't a thing he could do about it.
Face . Hannibal whispered as their eyes meet.
Face was surprised to see the look of fear in Hannibal 's eyes. He never thought he would ever see that emotion in Hannibal . All hope faded, he knew right then that there was nothing that anyone could do. He was going to die.
It seemed surreal, but at that moment, he wasn't afraid. His body seemed to relax against the ropes as he kept his focus on Hannibal and BA. He didn't want to see the guns pointing to him; he didn't want to see the bullets coming towards him.
He didn't trust his voice, but he gave Hannibal one last smile, knowing that this was the end.
FIRE!
Hannibal felt his heartbreak, as he heard the dreaded order. His mind screamed at the injustice.
O o o
Meanwhile, in the bushes
Amy, do it Now ! Murdock ordered as he knew that Face only had seconds left.
Amy jumped as she pulled the trigger, hoping that she wouldn't miss.
Two things happened at once as two bullets hit their mark, one causing a huge explosion that sent everyone to the ground in confusion. The other, cut through everything in its direction before finally hitting a wooden plank.
O o o
Hannibal and BA watched in amazement as all the soldiers dropped to the ground as an explosion erupted.
Let's get out of here! Hannibal ordered.
O o o
Rashum coughed as the smoke filled the air, making it hard to breathe.
Get the prisoner! He ordered as he tried to locate where Face disappeared too.
O o o
Meanwhile, in the bushes
Again, Murdock said as he tried to light the smoke bomb.
Amy aimed and fired, which made another explosion. Murdock could see that the soldiers panic as they tried to dins out what was happening. To add to their problems he threw another smoke bomb, filling the air with smoke.
Let's go! Murdock yelled as he helped her up, before running towards the chopper.
O o o
Ludlum and his daughter watched from the bed as Hannibal and BA managed to open the door.
Let's go! Hannibal ordered as BA scanned the passage way.
As they walked out into the open, they were greeted with chaos.
Don't get to close, Get her in the chopper, General, Hannibal ordered as he searched for Face.
BA understood that Hannibal wanted to go and search for Face, so he immediately took control over.
General lets go, BA said as he lead them away.
Hannibal knew that he could depend on BA as he went into the smoke, trying to find Face. He didn't know if anyone managed to take a shot, all he knew was that since the explosion, he had lost sight of Face.
FACE! Hannibal yelled, hoping that Face would answer.
O o o
Somewhere in the smoke
Rashum coughed for what seemed the hundredth time. His eyes were stung due to the smoke. He didn't know what was happening but he did have a feeling he was loosing his prisoners. Anger fueled his desire to kill them all. Rashum smiled when he heard Hannibal .
Stupid American, you make this hunt too easy, Rashum grinned as he loaded his weapon, before heading towards Hannibal .
O o o
Hannibal 's heart was pounding; he hadn't heard anything from Face yet and the smoke was making seeing hard.
His senses were working over time; he could sense danger coming towards him. Years of experience had taught him to always follow his instincts.
Rashum
It had to be Rashum . He knew it was; he could just sense the evilness radiating from Rashum .
Hannibal could feel the anger and hatred filled him, the thirst for revenge took over as he climbed the jeep, hiding in the shadows. Like a predator, waiting for its prey
His wait wasn't long as Rashum appeared from the fog, his weapon searching for its target.
Hannibal knew that he had to make his move before Rashum had a chance to fire.
Rashum ! Hannibal swore as he lunged at Rashum sending them both to the ground.
Rashum watched his gun fly out of his hand landing somewhere on the ground. He turned to see pure hatred in Hannibal 's eyes.
Rashum tried to punch Hannibal ; however Hannibal blocked the punch with his one arm, sending the other right at Rashum's face, knocking him unconscious before his head touched the ground.
That's for Face! Hannibal said smugly as he punched the unconscious form one last time.
O o o
Near the chopper
In the chopper, Murdock spoke as he opened the door for Amy.
Thanks, do you know where the others are? Amy asked as she tried to see anything.
No, but they will come, Murdock answered as he climbed in.
Crazy fool!
Murdock turned to see BA with General Ludlum and his daughter.
General? Murdock asked, half greeting half questioning.
Long story, BA growled as he opened the door for the general's daughter.
Murdock nodded, knowing that it wasn't time to talk. He was just so thankful to see BA.
Where's Hannibal ? Murdock asked when he noticed that Hannibal was missing.
I'm right here, Hannibal answered as he appeared by the chopper.
Everyone alright? Hannibal asked as he saw the General sitting on the back seat.
Ya , where's Face? BA asked.
Hannibal turned back to look at the smoky area.
FACE! Hannibal called out loud, hoping that Face would appear.
BA stood near the door, as he looked into the smokescreen, hoping that Face would appear.
FACE! Hannibal yelled louder.
BA, will you get in? Murdock asked as he too searched for their missing companion.
I ain't gonna fly! BA growled.
Ludlum snorted when he heard BA reply before leaning forward to ask his question.
Is he kidding?
Hannibal half turned around so that he could see the General.
No, he's afraid to fly, Hannibal answered with a grin.
Ludlum smiled, as he leaned half out the door, a gun in hand.
Hannibal watched in amusement as he watched the general hit BA over the head with the gun, knocking BA unconscious.
I didn't know you had it in you, General! Hannibal said as he walked up to BA.
Ludlum smiled as he helped Hannibal lift BA into the chopper.
I've been waiting a long time for that!
Murdock started the engines when he noticed that everyone, expect Face, was onboard. He slowly lifted the chopper, hoping that with a higher view that they would be able to see Face.
Get this bird up, Murdock! Hannibal ordered as he still couldn't see through the smoke.
However, there was a price to pay as Rashum's henchmen began to shoot at them.
Here you go Colonel! Murdock said as he offered Hannibal a gun.
Thanks, Hannibal said as he took the gun.
Murdock hovered over the ground, trying to avoid most of the gun fire; while trying to spot Face.
Hannibal started to shoot back at the enemy; however he knew that they couldn't remain much longer.
FACE! Hannibal yelled, hoping that the kid would appear.
Another bullet flew inches away from Hannibal 's face, warning Hannibal that time was running out.
Uh! Amy screamed as a bullet hit the chopper's windscreen, cracking the area right in front of her.
Murdock felt a chill run down his spine. He knew staying in this position was getting dangerous, however, if they left, they would be leaving Face.
Another bullet struck the chopper, this time hitting engine. Forced with the immediate danger, Murdock spoke.
Hannibal !
Hannibal knew what Murdock wanted to say, he knew that it was getting dangerous, and to remain in the area would be suicide, but he couldn't leave Face.
FACE! Hannibal cried out in desperation.
Murdock looked out into the smoke, but could see nothing.
Another bullet struck the metal, which cause the general's daughter to cry out in surprise.
Hannibal looked at the General and his daughter, then to the sleeping BA before looking at Murdock and Amy.
Take us away, Murdock, Hannibal ordered as he looked down into the smoke with a heavy heart.
Murdock swallowed hard, knowing that Hannibal had just ordered him to leave behind a team member. He knew that they had not choice, but to leave a man behind
With a heavy heart, Murdock raised the chopper higher into the sky, before flying away.
We will come back, I promise, Hannibal said softly as they flew away
Ooo
To be
Continued