Turn 15: Rumble in the Subway
INT. MIGUEL'S
Akito looks around, expecting company.
Akito: Tell me about it later. Ready to trace?
Leila(VO): How many numbers are there?
His eyes count seven.
Akito: Seven of them.
Leila: Shit, some of those are ghost codes. Let me have high and low numbers.
Akito: Eighty-nine point seven and seventy-six point four.
Leila: I'm on it.
Akito: Logan out.
Akito prepares to leave, some terrorists rush the doorway. He looks beside him, Kravich's HK-5 beckons.
He picks up the gun, lets them have it. Rolls, cap two, pushes off the opposite wall to get the others.
He runs outside to the subway, sneaks down.
INT. SUBWAY LOWER LEVEL
Phantom, Ingrid, and two other terrorists stand guarding the bomb. His men patrol the subway. The mastermind is confident.
Phantom:(calm, to Ingrid) Everything is going to plan. Girdeaux has the park contained, the main bomb's armed.
Phantom nods.
Phantom: Best of all, the incompetence of the Britannian governments' special forces is exactly what I expected.
Ingrid: I wonder if the UFN has sent their operatives yet.
Phantom: I would expect so, but unless Logan can get past Girdeaux, the viral bomb will go off as planned-regardless of payment.
Ingrid looks at her watch.
Ingrid: Hmm...where is Kravich?
Phantom: Good question-he should have been here by now. (to Maivik) Call him. Luckily, he already sent what we came for.
While Maivik dials, Phantom walks over to another viral bomb.
Phantom: Brilliance...I-
MAIVIK: Commander, I cannot contact him! Nothing but static!
Ingrid walks over to Maivik's station.
Ingrid: Are you sure?
MAIVIK: Yes, I have tried all channels...nothing!
Phantom: (angry, grits his teeth) Then Akito is on his way here...
Phantom looks at the bomb, smiles.
Phantom: This bomb will greet him.
He turns it sideways carefully, motions Maivik over.
Phantom: Maivik, come and help me with the reconfiguration.
Maivik walks over.
INT. SUBWAY UPPER LEVEL
Akito sneaks down to the subway. An enemy at the doorway. He pauses, head shot. Akito goes forward. Two guards on opposite routes on the other side. He climbs up the ledge, walks behind one. He pulls out his taser, clicks three times. The guard turns, eyes wide as he notices Akito.
TERRORIST: What th-
A taser-line to the chest makes him extra-crispy.
Akito: Shocked, huh?
The second terrorist hears a muffled cry, runs around the corner, into Akito's fist. He falls. A taser-charge later, Gabe moves on to the service elevator. Going down.
INT. SUBWAY LOWER LEVEL
Akito steps out of the elevator, silently moves to the end of the corridor.
A terrorist idly stands by the track exit. Head shot. Akito runs, comes onto the main subway area. He hops on the tracks. One idle subway car behind him, another across. He keeps his head low, peeks over the top of the platform. Two terrorists, one by the bench, another patrolling. He backs up a couple of steps, takes aim with his HK-5. But inside the idle subway car...
INT. SUBWAY CAR
Phantom and some of his men are making their way tothe front.
Phantom: The decoy is prepped. Tell the men to pull out now and move to the subway tunnel.
Phantom looks, makes sure all his men are present.
Phantom: (looking at his men) We have everyone? Goo- (turning, his teeth grate at who he sees) AKITO!
INT. SUBWAY PLATFORM
Akito hears his shout, recognizes the voice immediately. The two adversaries stare at each other for a moment, exchange looks of hatred and revenge. Akito draws first, fires up at Phantom, he ducks. Some of his men rush out. Akito kills the windshield, a few terrorists.
*clickclickclick* Out of ammo. Not good.
Phantom punches out the windshield, returns fire.
Akito tosses the empty gun, takes cover behind a subway podium. He whips out the 9mm while Phantom's men fire at him.
Phantom: (shouting, to Akito) Akito, why do you continue to plague my existence?
Akito shouts back.
Akito: Three reasons. One, I don't like you!
He turns, caps one terrorist.
Akito: Two, you killed Marico!
Two more.
Akito: Three, I have a mint glove and you need a punch in the mouth!
Three run at him, eager for death. Akito grants their wish.
Phantom: How amusing.
Three Black Knight soldiers enter the battle from the service tunnel.
Phantom smiles, starts the subway car. Akito sees the future.
Akito: (shouts) No! Stay back!
It's all in vain.
INT. SUBWAY CAR
The three soldiers jump right in front of the subway car.
Phantom: (adjusting controls) One more thing, Akito. Marico died screaming like a stuck pig! Something like...
Phantom hits the ignition switch.
INT. SUBWAY PLATFORM
Akito watches as the Phantom mows them down. The agents scream as death takes them.
Phantom: (laughs) That!
Phantom stops the subway car, opens the door, fires at Akito.
Phantom: (to his men) Come! Let us depart!
Akito, heated, can't return fire.
Akito: Son of a bitch!
The remaining men board the subway car, while Akito holds his position.
Phantom: Until next time...
The subway car pulls off, Phantom closes the door.
Akito: (firing) You never learn do you?
He fires until the car's out of sight. Leila calls him.
Leila(VO): Akito! Get moving! There's a viral bomb in that area.
Akito: Damn! Tell Katsuhiro I've spotted Phantom. He's taking off, location unknown, in a subway car.
Leila: I'll send the message. Out.
Akito moves on to the end of platform. The viral bomb waits, glows green. He holsters his gun, runs over to the bomb, calls Leila.
Akito: Leila, I've found it. Call for disarming.
Akito looks around at the wrecked subway.
Akito: Any sign of Phantom?
Leila: I've detected the subway car, but it hasn't stopped yet.
The bomb beeps, grabs Akito's attention. It turns a deep blue.
Akito: Oh shit.
He turns the bomb over, it turns red.
Akito: This one's different from the others.
The last thing Akito wants to see. A timer.
10.
9.
8.
Leila: Akito, that's not viral! It's a-
Akito: Too late!
Akito sets a world record in "Running For Life".
5.
4.
3.
2.
1...
0.
He dives as the subway goes white.
*BOOM*
EXT. AIRSHIP INTERIOR
Leila looks down at the impending explosion.
The blast causes destruction that would make Godzilla proud. Shattered windows, fire, debris everywhere.
The Airship struggles, the pilot maintains control, rises above the flying debris. When the smoke clears, a large portion of Georgia Avenue is now rubble. Leila frantically calls Katsuhiro.
Leila: Katsuhiro, We're going to need, Haz-Med crews and firefighters down here immediately!
Katsuhiro(VO): On the way!
Leila punches another key, calls Akito.
Leila: Akito?! Come in...Come in...
SUBWAY CHASE/JENSEN'S PERIL
INT. DESTROYED SUBWAY
The subway's a mess of flames, mangled pillars. Some debris moves. A hand emerges from the rubble-Akito. He struggles to get up, comes to his senses. Gabe looks like he lost a fight with a dirt mountain. He touches his ears, a trickle of blood. He reaches into his chest pocket, pulls out a spare earpiece.
Akito: (coughing) Leila? I'm here.
Leila(VO): Thank God, Akito! I thought you hadbeen killed!
Akito: Not yet, someone must love me.
Leila: You're lucky to be alive. Ten blocks of Ector just went into the ground. Phantom must've rigged the bomb to explode for his escape plan. I have no idea how though.
Akito checks around, finds his 9mm, inserts new clip.
Akito: I guessed as much. Any word on the park operation?
Akito avoids the flames, sees an area devoid of fire. He spots a shotgun, picks it up.
Leila: Not yet. Sasaki's team is moving in soon.
Akito runs to the safe area.
Leila: Akito, listen to me. The subway car has stopped at the end of a dual-track tunnel.
Akito: How do I get there?
Leila: There an entrance about fifty yards northwest. There's still a chance that you can catch Phantom!
Akito follows her directions, finds the tunnel entrance. It breaks off into a larger corridor.
Leila: The main tunnel runs for about twenty miles and goes into the country side. Akito's at the five-mile mark.
EXT. AIRSHIP
Leila receives an update on her lap-top. She reads, tells Akito.
Leila: Uhh..Akito?
Akito(VO): I don't like that voice, Leila. What is it?
Leila: FEMA has begun its' operation and
they're using that tunnel to shuttle
emergency personnel to the destroyed
areas.
INT. TUNNEL CORRIDOR
Akito stops for a second.
Akito: So you're asking me to run through a
tunnel with live trains on both
sides!?
Leila(VO): It's the only way to Phantom. Expect resistance, as well. Leila out.
Akito: (sighs) I need a raise.
He runs toward the main tunnel.
EXT. NIGHT, KAY PARK FOREGROUNDS
The park foregrounds. Beautiful marble encased trees,
one walkway, no cover.
Thirty-five heavily armed Black Knight soldiers move through
the grass in teams of five. Ready for anything.
Except this: forty-five terrorists surround their
position.
Sasaki: Look alive, people...this is the perfect place for an-
Girdeaux and five men jump in front of Sasaki's team.
Pierre: (shouts) NOW!
All of the terrorists spring, unleashing a lethal
volley of bullets. Ten agents drop.
The agents return fire. Some terrorists fall as well,
but the agents catch most of the bullets.
Pierre: Kill them all! Let no one live!
It's like shooting fish in a barrel. The strike force
dwindles, the terrorists win easily. Sasaki shouts to
his remaining 6 men.
Sasaki: Fall back, now...scatter and wait for
back up-Ackk!
A bullet goes through his neck. The remaining agents
scatter in all directions, escaping Girdeaux's fire.
Girdeaux lifts his helmet, lights a cigarette. He
inhales, French-style, exhales.
Pierre: Better than sex.
(turns to Marcos)
Jorge, gather a team. I don't want a
single agent left alive.
MARCOS: I'm on it. That was simple.
Girdeaux hands Marcos the detonation activator.
Pierre: Guard this with your life, my friend.
If I fall, you must act fast.
MARCOS: Si, lo comprende. But what about
Logan?
Pierre: Leave him to me-if he's still alive!
(laughs)
Marcos gathers some men, goes into the park.
Girdeaux gets on his com-link to Phantom.
INT. TUNNEL END
Phantom and Ingrid talk while his men prepare for evacuation. They dress as Black Knight officers. An elevator waits for him. He's irate.
Phantom: You are to stay and take care of Akito, then join Girdeaux in the park.
Ingrid: But-
Phantom: The money is insignificant to me now- I want that bomb detonated! See to it!
Ingrid: (reluctantly) No money? But I thought...
Phantom gives her a look that would crush buildings. She cowers, his link rings.
Phantom: Is it done?
Pierre(VO): Yes, Mon ami. It was like smothering
a baby...delicious.
MAIVIK: Commander, the data has been sent to headquarters!
Phantom: Good. (to Girdeaux) Make sure that bomb is detonated!
Pierre: You have my word, Girdeaux out.
*CLICK* Phantom looks at Ingrid again.
Phantom: Do not fail me.
He boards the elevator.
Ingrid: (shaken, then confident) Understood.
Phantom puts on the hood, the elevator closes.
INT. TUNNEL ENTRANCE
The main tunnel's huge and cavernous. Two separate
rail lines, dividers, platforms every thirty yards.
Trains run on opposite sides every minute.
Akito enters the tunnel. *SCREECH* He barely has
enough time to dodge a train. He leaps back into the
corridor, adrenaline flowing.
Akito: Shit, too close.
The train passes, he looks out, runs.
Akito: Are you sure this is the only way to Phantom?
Leila(VO): Yes. And hurry, there's less than an
hour left. We also have an update on
the park situation-Sasaki's team has
encountered heavy resistance.
Akito: (suspicious) Damn. This whole mission feels wrong.
Leila: I know. Phantom's subway car's
stopped at the end of the tunnel.
He's probably still there.
Akito: He knows I'm coming, Leila. Anything
else?
Leila: Don't use any explosives-it'll cause
a derailment.
Akito: Copy. I'm on the move.
INT. MAIN TUNNEL
Akito gathers his nerves, runs into the MAIN TUNNEL. He continues for a quarter-mile, when he senses company waiting for him.
Three terrorists on a middle platform. They fire.
Akito takes cover, but here comes the train!
He barely moves, takes aim with his shotgun. He dives
towards them, killing two. The train steams by.
The third runs to the edge, looks down, nothing. A
train approaches. He turns to a kick in the chest,
right into the path of the train. It doesn't slow
down.
Akito: I hope that got him on track.
Akito sees a red dot on his chest. He freezes, dives
to the left. The assassin fires, hits his arm.
Akito: Ahh..shit!
He takes cover, examines the wound. Not serious, just
pain.
He grimaces, peeks where the assassin fired. He sees
red hair jump down.
Akito: I've spotted Ingrid in the
tunnel, I'm going after her.
Akito chases Ingrid, who shoots back. Akito dodges, returns fire. Ingrid crosses the tracks, runs by another platform. Help arrives.
Ingrid: (shouting)
Don't let him through!
TERRORIST #5: Da!
Ingrid moves on, confident in her men. Akito sees her
stop firing, raises his shotgun.
Another train. He ducks into a side crevice.
The train passes, he lets loose on all three
terrorists. He hops up on the platform, kneels, takes
out his 9mm.
Akito: (cooly) No more running.
Perfect shot to the calf. Ingrid yells, falls. Hard.
Akito runs up to her, kicks away her weapon.
Akito: (questioning) Hope you had a nice trip, Ingrid. Now where's Phantom? Where are the other bombs?
Ingrid: (groggy)
He's gone...you're too late Akito…
Akito: We'll see.
She loses consciousness.
A train's coming. He moves her to a side crevice,
calls Leila.
Akito: I've got Ingrid , she's lost consciousness. She said Phantom's gone.
Leila(VO): Intelligence indicates there was an unauthorized airship lift-off. If he's gone, then that means-
A/N: In the next turn, Zero returns in Kay Park to find a long connection for a lost love's past.