Chapter 15
Divide and Conquer
The next morning as the sun s light starts to shine over the "big apple" a group of people stand on top of the second tallest building in the city. As the sunlight rises over the side of the building the bright neon name "Oscorp" , Ben Reilly leans against the large metal antenna wearing his blight blue hoodie covering his red spandex suit while Cameron is on his phone. Kyler has his Revolver in hands as he slides bullets into the opening slit while Flash eyes him with concern wearing a black armored suit with a large spider emblem. "Do you have to carry that around everywhere ?" He asks ask Kyler turns his attention away from his weapon. "Better to be prepared for a battle than to get caught in the middle of one. That's something we soldiers have in common.". "Former soldier!" Corrects Flash. "Is anyone worried that we're having a meeting on top of a building that made half of the bad guys we put in jail every month or so and aren't wearing our masks?" Asks Kaine. "There''s no need to worry." Answers Harry Osborn as he approaches the group. "The cameras don't come on until 9 :30.". "Huh , I guess what ever were meeting for must really be important." Says Ben just as a figure lands above him hanging from the antenna. "You guessed correct." Says Peter as everyone turns their attention. "I seriously need to start upping my "theatrical entrance" game!" Says Kaine as Jessica whispers. "When have you ever had game?" Jokes Jessica earning a fake laugh from. "So what's so important to talk about this early in the morning?" Asks Miguel as red blades activate out of his gloves. "It's kind of good news and bad news. Which do you'll want to hear first?" Asks Peter.
"We could really use some good news given the recent circumstances." Says Walker out loud. "The good news is Jacob and the scouts found Jason s location." Says Peter earning a sigh of relief from Walker, Cameron, Jessica, and cheers from Flash and Kaine. "Finally!" Comments Kyler. Everyone except Ben seemed glad to hear the news as he saw Peter give a slight frown. "But?" He says out loud making everyone go silent. "But , he's in Los Santos at the moment." Admits Peter. "Wait what now?' Asks Cameron. "Seriously?" Asks Walker. "DAMN IT!" Yells Flash , and Kyler. "What the hell is he up to now?" Asks Ben Reilly. "I don't know yet. I'll be sure to ask him when I see him. "Ask him?" Says Harry confused. "That s what I wanted to talk to you all about." Says Peter before getting interrupted by Ben. "No way." Says Ben Reilly. "Just hear me out." Says Peter.
"You're gonna say you're gonna go to Los Santos and you expect us to be fine with it." Says Ben. "I'm trying to say that we can't both get Jason and catch everyone that escaped The Raft at the same time." Snaps Peter. "He has a point." Says Jessica out loud. "And going back to a crime infested city is a better idea?" Says Kaine. "Alone yes , which is why I'm not going alone." Says Peter. "Jacob s going with me and against my better judgement so is Will, Niko, Zack, Preston, and Kasey.".
"If I may ask why aren't any of us on the list?" Asks Miguel. "Probably because he want s us on the bench." Says Kaine. "Your not one list because the city needs the rest of you." Corrects Peter. "I agree with Matin Lee out of prison the demons will definitely come back." Says Harry. "Demons?" Asks Kaine confused. "A group of criminals that follow Mr. Negative." Answers Davis. "Okay I get your point. But I'm going with you." States Miles. "WHAT?" Says Walker, "Cameron why?" Asks Flash. "Because after what happened in the Raft S.H.E.I.L.D transferred him to the Los Santos prison." Answers Miles. "No offense kid but what does that have to do with?" , "He and Jason were in the same cell on the Raft." Interrupts Miles. "Ooooh!" Says Flash.
"Well that's some serious information." Says Flash. "Okay so where should we start hunting Demons?" Asks Ben Reilly. Peter reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small hard drive. "I got this from Commissioner Watanabe. It s sights where the Demons have been spotted ever since the escape." He says giving it to Davis. "I can link this to everyone threw our masks." Says Davis. "Guys it's almost 9:30." Says Harry tapping his watch.
"Well happy travels Spidey." Says Flash before running to the edge of the building and swinging off. Soon Kaine, Jessica, Walker, and Kyler follow as they put their masks on and start swinging into the city. Davis makes his way to the edge before turning around. "Pete , I mailed you some equipment in case your "trip" takes a turn." , "What kind of equipment?" Asks Peter as Davis s face in covered by his red armored mask with yellow eye lenses. "Consider it an early Christmas present." Says Davis before flying off the building with a trail of smoke following him from behind. "Harry , Ben I need to ask you both a favor." Says Peter. "What is it?" They both ask. "First Harry , I really hate to ask but I need you to keep an eye on Norman." Asks Peter getting a concerned look from his best friend.
"Why , is he in danger too?" Asks Harry. "I don't know! But Jason seemed to know a lot about Norman , possibly more than I know.". "Okay but if he's involved in this. Let me try to stop him from getting involved." Asks Harry. "Okay!" Answers Peter before turning to Ben. "Ben I need you to keep an eye on my family, and also I think there's a new Spider in the city." Says Peter. "A new one?" Says Ben surprised. "A woman, I ran into her a few nights ago. She picked a fight with some thugs, she didn't hurt anyone but let's make sure she doesn't.". "Alright Peter! And if you find Jason , don't let him get to you this time." Says Ben as Peter nodded before shooting a web line and swinging himself into the air. Ben put his mask on and swung of a different direction leaving Harry to walk back into the building.
About 5 hours later Peter exits the apartment carrying a large duffle bag on his back with a black suitcase being dragged by the handle by Peter. He stops to see Mary Jane standing in front of him , her facial is a mixture of frustration and understanding. "I had a feeling I'd run into you before you left." Says Mary Jane. "I really wish I didn't have too." Admits Peter as he sets the duffle bag down. "I know!" Says Mj as she approaches Peter then takes his left hand. She sees the silver ring on his ring finger. She looks to Peter , "Just promise me 2 things please!" , "Okay?" Says Peter. "If you get find Jason , don't let him get you to do something you'll regret. And if you have to, get out of there and come back." Begs Mary Jane fighting back tears. "hey ,hey, look at me. I'm gonna be fine.
He's not gonna catch me this time. And if I have you , I will get myself and everyone else out of there. I will come back to you. I promise!" Says Peter. "What am I gonna tell the kids?" Asks MJ. "Tell them I'm going on a business trip." Says Peter before leaning toward MJ until their lips met. Once the kiss was over the two jerked as the sound of a car horn went off startling them. A black Range Rover stood parked in front of the couple. The window descended revealing an impatient Niko. "Hey Juliet , sorry to ruin the moment but we need to borrow your Romeo for a while." He laughs before getting pulled back in the vehicle. Peter looks up completely embarrassed as a group of civilians continue walking after watching the award moment. MJ blushes before looking back to Peter. "Call me when you get there!" Says MJ. "Yes My Lady!" Jokes Peter before taking his bags and heading to the car leaving Mj to walk down the street.
Peter throws both his bags into the bag before entering the vehicle, As he did he met the faces of Will, Kasey, Miles, and a young adult with black hair and a large shirt with an emblem of Miles in his Spider-Suit on the center covering his stomach. "Hello?" Says Peter feeling confused as the man stares at him with a large smile until Miles nudges him making him flinch. "Peter this is Ganke, one of my high school friends." , "It's a honor to meet you in person and without the mask. And don't worry I can keep a secret. I promise I'll take it to the grave with me." Says Ganke shaking Peter s hand.
"Well let's both hope it doesn't come to that." Says Peter. "I like to point out that we had the same reactions too , but Miles says this guy found out where the Prowler is." says Jacob looking back before starting the car and driving down the road. "Where's Zack, Preston, and Josh?" Asks Peter. Niko looks back from the passenger seat , "There already at the airport and so are two more members of this group. We're on our way to pick up our third." , "Third?" Asks Peter confused. "I still think she's gonna change her mind." Says Miles. "She , wait you mean - - -?". "Yup!" Answers Miles before the vehicle stops in front of a medium two story sized white house. Jacob, Kasey, Miles and Peter exit the vehicle and make their way up to porch. Peter rings the door bell and in a flash the door opens revealing an elder woman wearing a kitchen robe with a frown on her face. "Hello Mr.s Corazon.
We're here to pick up Anya, is she here?" Asks Kasey. The woman glances at the four and then the vehicle. "SHE IS NOT GOING!" Claims the woman in an angered tone before turning back into the house slamming the door on them , then the sound of two woman hollering can be heard. The words sound almost in Spanish but are hard to tell. "What are they saying?" Asks Peter turning to Jacob. "I don't know, I flunked my foreign language classes." Says Jacob just as a different woman walk onto the porch closing the door behind them.
A young girl in her mid 20s with long brown hair wearing a pink buttoned up shirt with brown eyes looks at the four confused adults. "Hey guys, what's up?" Asks the girl. "Is everything okay?" Asks Kasey. "yeah its just your overprotected mother stuff." She says. "Hi Anya." Says Miles out loud. "Miles!" Says Anya giving a smile. "This is awkward." Whispers Jacob as Kasey looks away than shouts, "HEY THE CARS ON FIRE.". Smoke comes out of the front door windows as Peter and Jacob race to the vehicle with the others. As they open their doors coughing from the smoke they see Ganke holding a small device with smoke bursting flowing out of it. "Sorry!" He says before Jacob takes the smoke bomb and throws it into a nearby. Peter shakes his head thinking to himself "This is not gonna go well!"
The airport garage is full of empty cars as Zack and Josh lean against a white van , both waiting patiently as a black Range Rover parks in front of them . As Peter , Jacob and the others exit the vehicle and grabs their bags and suitcases , Zack knocks on the passenger door, "They're hear guys." He says as two man exit the van from the back door. One is a black American with short hair that sticks up , wearing a hoodie with jeans , the other one is taller with shaggy hair. He's wearing dark blue hoodie with jeans. As Peter approaches the 2 , he recognizes them instantly.
"Luke!" , "What's up Peter. You look completely different. I've heard you've been working out a lot." Says Luke. "You could say that." Replies Peter as he shakes the other person s hand with the black hoodie. "I have a question , are your web s organic?" He asks. "Nope , just a little invention I made Kadesh." Answers Peter rolling up his sleeves revealing the web shooters. "Wow , just reveal yourself just like that." Says Niko. "Relax , we already told them everything they needed to know." Says Josh, "And I can keep a secret." Says Kadesh. "I make no promises , but I doubt anyone would believe me." Says Luke. "Hey Zack , are the others here yet?" Asks Preston s voice as Zack picks up a radio and holds it to his face. "Yeah they just arrived!" , "Well you better get your bags and shit , we might have a little problem." Interrupts Preston. "Problem?" Says Peter over hearing the conversation. Zack s radio goes off as another voice is heard. "Damn where did Peter find you guys , this jet looks completely badass.". "Noah?" Says Peter completely shocked.
Peter quickly makes his way threw the airport , and gets to the landing field in a matter of minutes with Jacob and the rest following behind. They all stop as Peter stands in front of the jeep seeing Ryan, Carmen, Maria, Noah , Jessica, and Keeley loading back onto a convertor belt that s guiding them into the plane. "What are you guys doing here?" Asks Peter. "We're loading our stuff onto the plane , will need it for our "business trip." Answers Noah. "Our trip , oh no , no , no , no way." Says Peter taking a bag out of Noah s hands before loading it on the belt. "The only ones that are going to Los Santos with me are right behind. We already have enough people." , "So what's wrong with having a few more?" Asks Reagan as she exits the door and walks down the stairs connected to the plane. "Please tell me Brooke, Connor, and Molly are already inside." Says Peter. "Brooke isn't , Connor, and Molly are and so is." , "Hey are you nerds coming or not." Yells Emily from inside the plane. "Are you fucking kidding me?" Asks Peter getting more and more frustrated.
"Hey she said she was concerned for you." Says Noah. "NO, I said I was concerned for Meghan s and my safety not because someone wants to kill us but someone want s to kill this idiot." Yells Emily. Peter looks like he's about to burst a vein as Jacob turns to him. "Well the more the merrier.".
"We could use some extra hands." Adds Will. "You too?" Hisses Peter. "Hey they've clearly thought this threw." Adds Jacob. "Damn it!" Signs Peter as he follows Jacob onto the plane. As they enter the vehicle they meet Preston siting in the pilot seat , they turn right and make their way down the the hall , as they do they see all the passengers going with them. Emily and Keeley are siting side by side. Keeley is on her phone showing Emily something until Peter walks by with Jacob following. Emily scowls at Peter as he passes by. After getting to an empty seat Peter removes his bags putting the duffle bag in the seat compartment and his back pack under the seat in front of him. As soon as he gets in his seat he thinks to himself, "Well at least things can't get any…". , "OW!" Yells a voice as Peter s legs feel something under the seat. "Worse?" Peter finishes before getting up. He gets up just as a German Shepard crawls out from under the seat. "CHARLIE?" Yells Peter making everyone else turn back to see the German Shepard and Peter. "It's not what you think! Itchy guilt talked us into following you, and I knew you wouldn't want our help but then I'd figured we'd owe u for saving our tails twice." Says Charlie. "Wait a minute US?" Asks Peter just as Itchy and David pop up behind where Peter was sitting. "What the f- -." , "Language!" Yells Emily as she smiles at the scene.
"How'd you even get in here?" Asks Peter. "I have my ways." Says Charlie just as the roaring sound starts to rise and the plane start s to make its way onto the runway. "No ,no , no , no. Preston do not take off!" Yells Peter before he falls into a seat as the plane makes a right onto the runway. David s phone suddenly goes off as he puts it to his ear.
"Hey Mom!… Yeah I'm here! …. Peter's right here I'll put him on." He says as hands the phone to a confused Peter Parker. "Hello? …. Hi Mrs. Deanie….Aww right , the Trip…No, no its okay…Yeah It'll be fine, I'll keep an eye on them….Yeah i'm sure will have a great time…..Yeah, Good bye." , finishes Peter before removing the phone from his ear and turning to Charlie, itchy, and David. "You didn't really think we thought this through , did you?" Says Charlie smirking. "You need to relax more often pal." Says Charlie before jumping onto a nearby sit as the plane s engines start to roar to life and the ground starts to descend from view.
Peter hangs onto the sear railings with a frustrated grin on his face as Jacob turns to his laying a hand on his shoulder. "Hey , we're gonna be fine , who knows maybe Fido is right , if we do this perfectly we can relax." Says Jacob. "ha, ha ,ha ,ha , We're so screwed." Whispers Peter as the air craft carrying him and his companions leave the city of New York.
Elsewhere in the Pacific Ocean an Aircraft Carrier sails over the Pacific Ocean , with waves crashing as they hit the front of the ship. On deck , multiple shoulders are preparing helicopters , jets, and vehicles.
Meanwhile inside the Brig of the ship , the captain leans against his chair while H.E.A.T stands opposite of him with a large table in the middle of the room. Around the table stands Audrey, Animal, Nick, Randy, Evan, Elsie, Monique, Gwen, Kirby, Kora, Audrey, and 3 elder men wearing green uniforms stand around the table . "No offense, Major Hicks but how can you be sure that we're not sailing into another disaster?" Asks the Captain as an on of the elder s as he removes his green hat covering his grey hair. "Because this time Captain , my men have been interviewed. None of them have been have a crooked review. And all of these men have been recruited from Trojan Company.". "Great because I'm sure that was perfect last time Major Hicks." Says the Captain. "If I may Captain , many of my men have lived followed me into many wars , and each of them knew what they were getting into." Interrupt s the second elder soldier. "Given your history and Sergeant Stalwart s. I can imagine that they'd need a lot of courage.
If I may say Captain Macabre , how do you expect to capture Winter without loosing your men. "Doctor Tatopoulos!" Calls out Hicks as Nick approaches the table and seats down a map. In the center of the map is an island shaped in the form of a skull. "Last time we went threw the storm that s surrounding the island. Then we found this river entrance that into the island." Says Nick pointing to a section of the bottom jaw where a small entrance that leads into the island. "Should we go to the Iwi s for help, maybe they can help us find Winter?" Asks Gwen. "No, my people are bound by ancient laws that go back centuries. They are bound to only help outsiders and to make sure our island is in balance. But we are forbidden to help outsiders unbalance the island. "What about the other tribe? The one s that kidnapped Jessie!" Asks Evan.
"They won't assist Winer either. They're corrupted with the islands darkness." Answers Kora. "Well that s an easier way of saying they're nuts." Jokes Randy before getting shouldered by Monique . "Sounds like we're going in alone." Says Animal. "But this time we know what to expect." Adds Nick. "And you have some extra help." Adds Hicks. "What do you mea…." , "ATTENTION ALL HANDS, ATTENTION ALL HANDS, CAPTAIN MACABRE , SERGEANT WOODS, DOCTOR TATOPOULOS. YOU'RE NEEDED IN HANGAR 1." Yells a voice coming from a speaker engraved into a corner of the room. "What now?" Groans Macabre as he turns around , exiting the room with Tatopoulos and Evan following behind him.
After walking threw hallways and passing ongoing men in uniforms , the three enter a large room inside the ship. Inside are trucks being loaded with supplies and helicopters being cleaned and checked on. Besides all that Nick and Evan s attention is on a young woman who standing behind two armed men. She s dressed in jeans and a light blue tank top covered by a leather jacket. "Crap!" Whispers Evan as he quickly recognizes her from her brown hair and her attractive hazel brown eyes. "Jess?" Says Nick out loud as the woman gets up. "What are u doing here?", "I was gonna ask you the same thing if I didn't have to follow you both hear." Snaps Jess clearly frustrated. "Nick is this mission a Joke to you?" Snaps Macabre looking at Nick. "Captain I didn't.."
"He didn't have anything to do with this I snuck aboard on myself. It didn't take long to figure out where your mission was heading." Says Jessie. "And that s exactly why you should in New York with your mother. Does she even know where you are right now?" Says Nick. " "I left her a message , she hasn't answered back and it's not important right now." , "NOT IMPORTANT? Jess you snuck aboard a military ship, avoided seeing your mother , and now we're to the exact place where you shouldn't be near at all." Snaps Nick ignoring the soldiers that are watching with amusement.
"What was I suppose to Nick? Just sit on my ass in my apartment, keep having nightmares and waking up thinking there s nothing I can do to help?" Yells Jess making Nick change his looks from frustration to shock. "Sorry Nick , we can't turn back now so it looks like you have a new member of your team." Says Macabre. Jessie turns her attention to Evan. "Can we talk alone?" Asks Evan turning to Macabre. "Be back at the Brig in 10." Orders Macabre before he leads Jess out of the hangar.
Evan leads Jess onto the deck of the ship as the waves smash against the ship s front. He turns around to see Jess frowning. "Look before you start shouting I want to say that Nick and I." , "I get why Nick did it Evan. I get why everyone else did . But what I don't get is why did you out of all people lie to me. You told me that you were done with this." Says Jess out loud. "Believe me I really wish I said no , I was going to say no." , "Then why?" Snaps Jess. "Because of your father!" Yells Evan. Jessie expression turns from anger to shock, "My father?". "After Winter escaped , one of Trojan s sources found a lead that Winter and your father met and are heading to Skull island." , "But he's dead , I saw him die 2 years ago!" Says Jessie holding onto the railing for support.
"He survived just like we did, and that s exactly why no one told you." Jessie quickly turns around scowling. "What about you?" She asks catching him off guard. "What about me?" Asks Evan. "Why didn't you tell me that you were going to Skull Island?" , "I told you is because of your father." , "No , no don't give me that crap I know when somethings bothering you. Why , did you I wouldn't figure it out?" , "No!" , "Were you afraid of me finding out and having more nightmares." , "NO , I , I didn't think." , "NO , YOU DIDIN'T THINK , YOU DIDN'T I DESERVED TO KNOWN THAT YOU AND MY FAMILY WERE GOING ON A SUICIDE MISSION ON THE ISLAND WHERE WE ALMOST DIED. WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME." , "BECAUSE I WAS SCARED!" Yells Evan.
"Not because I thought you wouldn't come, it's because I knew you would.". Jessie seems beyond confused. "What do you mean?" She asks. "I've had nightmares too, They got so bad that I started sleeping with a gun under my pillow. They stopped when I moved in with you because I knew that you were safe. And I didn't want you to go threw that. I didn't want you to live threw your nightmares.
The reason I took this job was to make sure Winter and your father were stopped and then we'd be able to move on." Confesses Evan. "If anything happened to you I wouldn't be able to live with myself." , Jessie looks down over the railing into the raging ocean before turning look, "Look I'm flattered that you're willing to risk your soul to make sure I'm safe, but I don't always need protection. I need your trust. And you should have told me the truth.". "Your right, I'm sorry." Says Evan. "It's just the last time I was in a relationship with someone, I wasn't a good person.
It's why I joined Trojan company. I didn't think there was anything else for me in the world. Until I met you 2 years ago." Says Evan looking into the sunset as Jessie approaches from behind. The two of them wrap their arms around each other for comfort both afraid of what lies ahead of them but had hope that as long as they have each other. They'll be fine.
Sam s trip to South America wasn't as easy as he hope it was. After leaving New York he took another plane into Brazil. Once he landed he attempted to rent a car but unfortunately he couldn't find a buyer who would sell a vehicle until he found an old dirt bike that was build for off road and could last for a few days. After borrowing the bike , he followed a dirt road that lead threw thick and damp jungles. Until it lead him to a small town near a lake.
After parking his bike , he made his way pass wooden building and people walking around, kids playfully running along, and people in twos or threes speaking to each other in Borneo. Unknown to Sam some of them eyed him suspiciously at him and the duffle bag over his back. Sam spotted a middle age woman putting fruits into crated boxes, and thought he should as around , hopefully get some answers. "Excuse me Miss?"asks Sam.
"Oh.. A tourist!, I guess the gods are still watching over us." She says innocently. "I'm not exactly a tourist , I'm just passing through." Says Sam trying not to let the woman down. "Well a new face is always a good sign." She says. "Thank you ma'm. Speaking of which , I'm looking for someone who's been in town. Have you seen her?" He says showing the woman a picture of a young lady in her mid 20s with a ponytail holding her dark brown hair up in a grey tank top. "Ah yes, she's a nice person. Is she in trouble?" Asks the woman. "No , I'm just an old friend." Says Sam. "She s was scene in town a few days ago, she hasn't been scene ever since , but her friends might know where she is." she says. "What friends?' Asks Sam. "Abby and that other man she s with , I believe he's a cook according to Abby." , "Jonah!" Whispers. "Where can I find them?" Asks Sam with some urgency in his voice. "I believe they can be found in town and the bar. It's just near the lake at the docks." Points the woman toward a small man made bridge leading to the lake. "Thank you!" Says Sam before turning and making his way over the bridge. "Welcome to Kuwaq Yaku!" Says the woman. Sam shortly finds the bar he's looking for.
A building standing on wooden legs with tables on a porch with civilians siting down and enjoying their meals. Sam quickly spots a table with a woman wearing a red baseball cap along with a leather jacket and athlete pants and a older man wearing a sleeved tattoo , with a t shirt , cargo pants and tracking boots. Sam notices the hair bun on the man s head and quickly recognizes him , "Jonah!" Sam says before approaching the building but stops once he sees a group of 4 men approach Jonah and the girls table. Jonah smiles as if saying something funny to the group , but frown s when one of them reveals something on their belt under their shirt. Sam can tell that these men are armed as Jonah and the girl get up and are escorted them out of the building. Sam quickly looks away as if not noticing the scene. As soon as the group passes them Same follows them throw town until they get to a gate.
One of the men closes the gate behind them and locks it unaware of a hiding Sam watching from behind a log. As soon as the man turns around Sam emerges from his hiding spot. He looks at the gate looking for a way. "No way climb it." He says to himself before a section of the gate goes into the river. "Guess I'm going for a swim. He sets the duffle bag down in front of it and unzips it. He grabs an Ak-47 out of bag, he quickly removes the clip of ammo before attaching it to the gun and buts it over his back with the strap connected to the back side and the handle. He then grabs a pistol out of the bag and puts it in a holster on his back connected to his belt under his light blue buttoned up shirt covering his pale white t-shirt.
The last thing he takes out of his bag is a grappling hook connected with rope attach to it. He connects it to his belt swell before getting up and putting the bag behind an old piece of drift wood before making his way into the water cursing himself as he gets his jeans and tracking shoes wet before taking a deep breath before submerging underwater. At first it looked hazy at first but he could make out where to go as he saw a hole under the gate completely submerged but large enough for someone to squeeze through. He quickly made his way threw the hole then quickly swam to the surface. As soon as he reached it, he took in oxygen before noticing a large old looking bridge with vegetation growing on top of it. He could see The men escorting Jonah and his companion across the bridge.
He quickly submerges as one of the soldiers look towards the water. "What is it?" Asks one of his companions. "Nothing , probably just a dolphin or something." He says. "Really, a dolphin?" Says his companion. "Well river dolphins are common around here." Says Jonah. "No ones asking you." Yells one of the soldiers in front of Jonah and his friend. Sam starts swinging toward the bridge before quickly emerging on the surface for oxygen. The lake took him right to a old wooden dock , he quick takes cover behind an inflatable black boat as a soldier carrying an assault rifle approaches from the other side.
He grabs a large crate marked from the boat and places it onto the dock in front of him. Sam quickly climbs onto the dock and sneaks up behind the soldier before kicking him into the boat, the soldier hit s his head hard on the side and lays motionless. "Hey , are you okay over there?" Asks a soldier father down the dock , closer to the shore." Sam quickly jumps onto the boat, hiding as the approaching solider gets closer. Okay! , on three." Sam says to himself. "One!" The guard draws his side arm as he gets closer. "Two!" Sam says. The guard is just over Sam. "One!" Says Sam as he jumps at the guard , giving him a right hook across the jaw before pulling him back into the boat. Sam takes a deep breath before looking over his hiding spot to see if there s anyone else.
Luckily no one else is on the dock or saw him. He gets up from the boat and makes his way across the dock and onto shore. He follows trail that leads into the jungle. He sees several footprints and knows he s on the right trail. He quickly takes cover behind a wall vegetation all over it. He takes a risk looking around the corner. He sees Jonah and his friend who he think's the Abby girl that woman mentioned. They're both on the ground on their knees with Three men pointing guns at him from behind. "Okay Samuel Drake , time to play the hero, again." He whispers before quickly moving out of his hiding spot to a nearby wall , one of the guards looks away catching a glimpse of something. "What was that?" He says out loud causing the others guards to turn their attention to him. :"What?" Asks one of the guards. "I think I saw something! I'll check it out." Answers the puzzled guard as he approached the stone archway. He placed his finger over the trigger once he got under the archway. Just before he realized it , a pair of hands grabbed him by his vest and swung him to the right side of the wall , right into the wall.
"Shouldn't split up in a jungle!" Whispers Sam as he gets up after throwing another guard into the wall. "Thanks for the tip!" Says a voice behind Sam. "Shit!" Replies Sam before turning around only to have the back side of a rifle hit him in the face. He then felt arms grabs his shoulders from behind before feelings hands tied behind. The pair of arms forcefully bring past his hiding spot and them throw him to the ground, causing him to hit the dirt hard and making him cough out dirt. He rolls himself to the right to where he sees two figures on their knees looking at him, his vision starts to clear as he recognizes one of them , "Hey Jonah?" He moans. "Samuel?" Says Jonah completely shocked to see the figure laying down in front of him. "You know this guy?" Asks Abby. "Well, well. I must say , this is an unexpected surprise." Claps a man wearing a dark green uniform with shaded glasses hiding his eyes.
He takes off his green baseball cap revealing his black hair as he looks down at the three hostages. He turns to one of the guards now holding Sam s weapons , the man takes the grappling hook from the soldier, "I must say , I've always wondered how I'd meet the famous Samuel Drake." "I could the say the same thing to you, I'm guessing you're with Trinity , or what's left of it." Jokes Sam. As the man in front of him squats down in front of him. "True , Our organization isn't what it use to be since Dominguez , my father always said he was more interested in archaeology instead of military." , "Father?" Asks Samuel. "Oh right , we haven't been fully introduced , I'm Commander Damon Rourke. My father was Dominguez s partner." , "I'm well aware of how his career ended." Said Sam before Damon swings his right hand , punching Sam across the face.
"As much as I want to keep this up, you're not the person I'm after , but hopefully now that you're here , she won't stay hidden for long." Says Damon just as one of his men flinches. "Hey are you alright?" , asks one of the other soldiers as his Comrade starts breathing heavily. "Oh boy!" Says Jonah. , "What is it?" Asks Sam confused. "Get ready to run!" , "What?" Asks Sam as the soldier starts to freak out as he aims his rifle at his fellow soldiers. "Hey what the hell are you doing?" , "GET AWAY , GET THE HELL AWAY!" He cries as the fear in his eyes grows until "BANG", he fires his rifle and one of the men trying to calm him falls on his back motionless. Sam , Jonah, and Abby hit the dirt just as the other soldiers take cover as the terrified soldier starts firing his weapon in fear. Sam risks looking behind him as he sees something dart over him , it hits one of the armed men behind him as he falls on his back. Samuel realizes that an arrow is impaled threw the mans chest and he quickly crawls to the body as the other soldiers spread out around him , not noticing one of their hostages crawl his way to freedom.
Once he gets to the body he pushes it over revealing the arrow tip coming out of the corpses back, he then puts his tied up hands over the arrow head and starts cutting the ropes away. In less than a minute his hands are free and he turns around to Jonah and Abby who are taking cover as gunshots and explosions go off around then causing birds and nearby howler monkeys to run off and screech in terror. Sam quickly undoes the ropes on Jonah and Abby before helping them up. "What's going on?" Asks Sam. "Well explain later, COME ON!" Yells Jonah as he Abby and Samuel run away from the gunfire , but not before three soldiers turn around and start chasing after the hostages.
Sam could hear the sounds of gunfire behind as he could feel tiny objects fly past him and hit nearby plants and tree trunks as he jumps, over tree roots covered in greenery. He quickly catches the sight of a tree turns on his right, it s wide enough for a person to hide behind it. He gets an idea and takes cover behind the trunk. "What are you doing?" Yells Abby. "Evening the odds , keeping going." Yells Sam. "Sam?" Yells Jonah. "I'll be right behind you." Says Sam. Sam quickly controls his breathing and stays completely still as 2 soldiers rush passed him , completely unaware of his presents. The sound of rushed footprints gets louder as the third soldier runs behind. Just as he passes the tree, Sam lunges from behind , pushing him head first in the dirt.
The soldier turns around kicking Sam back making him fall back. The solider quickly grabs his rifle and points it at hie enemy , only to have Sam grab the tip of his gun and takes it from the soldiers hands. He quickly throws it aside before charging at the soldier, causing the two to roll around in the dirt , kicking dirt and plants out of the ground as they throw punches and kicks at each other. Both are unaware of the drop off hidden by the green foliage until the soldiers takes a step back realizing his foot isn't hitting the ground. He suddenly falls back grabbing Sam by the collared part of his shirt and sending him falling down behind him. The two of them roll down the hill over plants and getting their clothes caked in dirt as the yell and curse to themselves.
After feeling every part of his body hit the ground he feels himself fall off the ground and in air before he feels his back hits liquid , he quickly realizes his underwater after his body starts to get carried by a currently as he struggles to the surface. Once he reaches the surface , he's greeted with the sight of white tip raging waves as they crash into Samuel , causing him to submerge constantly. After being tossed around under water fro what seemed like hours , he breaks the surface and starts coughing heavily as he swims to shore until he's greeted with muddy sand as he crawls out of the water.
He quickly turns onto his back breathing heavily , exhausted and bruised He gets himself up and looks left to see a waterfall roaring causing Sam to silently freak out "Did I go threw all that?" Asks Sam before his hand feels something besides wet sand , he turns around and backs up as he sees a body laying down less than a few feet away. He suddenly flinches as he hears the sound of bushes rushing behind him. He quickly gets to his feet and runs to the dead body pushing it over revealing his emotionless eyes as he takes the pistol out of the corpses holster and takes cover behind a large boulder. The sounds of rushing bushes turns to footsteps as they step onto the beach and makes their way to the rocks near the water fall. "Okay , the water fall should cover the gunshot." He thinks to himself as he readies his rifle. "Three….Two…..One!" He thinks to himself before turning around and aiming his weapon at a figure nearly covered by the mist from the water fall. It turns around revealing a bow held in her right hand , the figure stays still as the mist slowly passes by. Sam lowers his weapon as the mist passes revealing a young woman with long brown hair tied with a ponytail.
She has one a dark navy blue tactical tank top with brown jungle trek pants and boots. She has an arrow quiver on her back and a tactical gun in its holster on her right side. Sam slowly puts the pistol behind his back in its holster, he slowly walks to the woman who doesn't make a single move. Her dark brown eyes watch him as he gets closer, she know that she can take an arrow from her quiver but the sight of the person stops here as he gets closer. "Lara it's me? Look I know you might think this is a trick or an illusion but trust me , its not." States Samuel just as Lara uses her free hand to grab an arrow from her quiver but doesn't take it out. "Do you remember when you had to play part in a play that Jonah directed, you thought that you weren't the right choice for a stand-in. But I said other wise, I even bought you some flowers , the only regret that I have of that day was leaving , if I knew that was the last time we were gonna met. I would've stayed." States Sam as the woman lowers her arm and loosens her grip on her bow. Her face changes from challenging to concern as one single work escapes her mouth , "Samuel?".
Authors Note: I want to point out that the next few chapters are gonna focus on these three plots in the same order, including another plot that s happening in New York.