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Chapter 3.

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'New case'

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"Federals have their reasons to believe" Fuller started to explain, "that the Sect was created by Guardian to make dirty work for him and to protect him as well. FBI found even an informer inside the Sect but the guy wasn't very helpful. They closed to Guardian a bit but still they are thousands miles away from catching him. They confirmed Angelas words that Guardian is preparing for some big action and they want finally catch him red-handed." Fuller looked at the young police officers. "And there are you. You are part of Jump Street program," Captain continued. "It means you can act between them, I mean the Sect, of course. You can go between those young people and find informations we all need and nobody will suspect you are cops."

"But why us? Can't they press their informer?" Harry asked.

"No. There was another offence committed. Three weeks ago their informer a student of Chemistry on the local University and a member of The Sect Michael Cooper was a victim of violent rape. Moreover, he was also stabbed into his midsection, which was a result of one of their rituals something like sacrificing. Miraculously he survived; the knife didn't injure any important organs. Three days ago he regained consciousness but he is in a pretty bad shape. In the area it happened was much animal blood around, satanic signs… Similar as with Angela Snow. The place of a crime and the crime itself was prepared and committed by… how to call them… professionals in satanic arts. The only difference is, this act was done with further more violence. Federals suspect it was the Sect again. Unfortunately they couldn't get any informations from Michael about it."

"And the Sect did this all to one of them?" Judy asked terrified of what she just heard.

"Members of the Sect are bullied by Guardian and they couldn't do anything assuming they wanted to. You have to remember Guardian is very cruel and violent man."

"Not to mention" Doug said "they worship Satan, take drugs, drink a lot, who knows what they are thinking about or why they are acting that way…"

Fuller nodded.

"Yes, we can't know that, but I think federals caused all this mess."

All three pairs of eyes aimed at Fuller at once.

"What?" They asked simultanously. Captain got up, went around his desk and leaned against it. He crossed his arms on his chest, and then started:

"The federals didn't explain how they managed to convince Michael Cooper to risk his life so foolishly and betray Guardian. Most probable it was blackmail. But in spite of that he didn't help as they expected. So they decided to give Michael away to Guardian and force him to commit next crime in hope he makes some mistake and shows himself."

"If that is true…" Judy started but she couldn't find words.

"This are only my suspicions, Judy and although I believe they are true I'd like them stay between us. I want only you to be aware that whatever FBI did, it was desperate and illegal enough not to share with us about it" Fuller answered.

There was a while of silence in the room; everybody was trying to digest what they already heard. Finally Judy broke the silence:

"Captain, what they want us to do? What is our task in that case?"

"First, I would like you to familiar with ins and outs. Read the files, please."

Three officers obeyed mutely. For next several minutes there was silence in the room, every now and again interrupted by rustle of changed pages. When Fuller noticed that all three heads were risen up from above the lecture as a sign they finished reading, he said:

"All of you will start your school tomorrow morning, as the new term begins. You will attend philosophy classes because most of the Sect members are in there. I want you to get inside the Sect. I want to know everything about every member of the group, what they are going to do, where and why. Who is the leader and the most important - how do they contact with the Guardian. In the mean while I want you Judy to interview Angela Snow. And you two try to get out some information from Michael Cooper. He knows Guardian, hopefully you will have more luck than FBI had yesterday."

"Aye, Captain." The officers moved towards the out way to go to prepare to their tasks. As they were by the door Fuller said quietly:

"And one more thing, kids…" He looked at them with caring eyes. "Be careful."

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