Chapter 25: Trouble Follows
Frost and Cynthia were walking towards the reception when Frost's Pokegear started ringing.
"Hello."
"Frost it's me Stone we got a problem."
"What's wrong?" asked Frost while stopping also making Cynthia curious.
"There was a breach of security at the west gate of the hotel 15 minutes ago, cameras picked up suspicious people leaving their bags there. Me and Ember are currently looking for them in the city with the Champions."
"With the Champions?" Frost asked looking surprised.
"Direct order from Forester."
"Where are the bags?"
"Leaf's at the west gate waiting for you join her and she will explain the situation to you."
"Alright copy that, good hunting."
"Thanks."
Frost kept the device in his pocket and turned to Cynthia.
"Change of plans Champion we have a slight problem." he said while starting to walk towards the gate.
Cynthia followed while saying "What happened?"
"I'll explain later just keep following." he replied while starting a light jog.
Although it was harder for Cynthia to keep up in heels she managed and soon they reached the west gate where various rangers had formed a perimeter with Leaf in the centre and Alder standing on the sides.
"Join Alder for a second I'll be back in a minute." Frost told Cynthia as he walked to Leaf.
"Leaf sit-rep." he demanded as he approached the green haired girl.
"Our suspicions were right on the mark Leader these are materials to assemble a bomb." she replied.
"How did this happen?"
"The people who did this thought they had left this in a blind spot but since the rangers were here yesterday a lot of new cameras were installed one of which caught them in the act."
"Facial recognition?"
"Spark caught a lead and has already given it to Ember and Stone, he is currently reviewing live traffic cams for clues." replied Leaf.
"Where was the security when this happened?"
"That's the part that surprised me, no one was here when it happened the 'drop' apparently happened during the guards shift change."
"That doesn't add up." Frost replied and then continued "The change doesn't happen until 8 PM."
"And that is exactly why the guard is being interrogated as we speak."
"You should have begun with that." Frost said with a sigh.
"Sorry..." she replied with a cheeky grin.
"Any accomplices? From inside the Hotel?" Frost asked as he thought that someone needed to assemble the parts as well.
"We are looking into that as well." Leaf replied while eyeing the parts.
Frost also looked at the parts and asked
"What was Ember's view on the bomb?"
Leaf stood up adjusted her left glove and replied
"She said it was a standard C4 explosive device but it was capable of leveling a floor of this hotel."
"The Champion's suit." said Frost seriously as he looked over to Cynthia who was in a conversation with Alder.
"Yes we also think that is the target, visit Spark in the mobile HQ he'll give you everything we know up til now." Leaf replied while joining Cynthia and Alder over to the side and explained the situation to both of them.
Frost also joined and almost immediately took the lead
"Leaf stay with Alder at all times take him with you wherever you go, Cynthia you too stay with me."
All three nodded and Frost continued
"Leaf find Rain and tell her to run a check on all Hotel employees, find this insider ASAP."
"Yes Boss, Alder lets go." she said as both of them left to look for Rain and Diantha.
"Frost what are we gonna do?" Cynthia asked.
"We will be going to the Mobile HQ to get our intel." he replied while already starting to walk.
Soon the duo reached the tent in the ground where Spark was busy typing something in his laptop and when he saw the two he stood up ad rushed towards them.
"Spark where is the security guard?"
"He is currently being interrogated by Champion Lance." Spark replied sheepishly.
'What why are you involving the Champions in this investigation." Frost almost yelled.
"I didn't do it I was ordered by Captain Forester." he replied defensively.
"What!"
"Yup, I don't know the details but seems like Lance wanted to help so he approached Forester through his contacts to get involved."
"I see, alright tell me what you know."
"Of course well for starters the security guard turned out to be a team Galactic grunt who was assigned as a sleeper agent at the hotel, he was undercover until yesterday when he received a text message to become active and allow the 'drop' to arrive."
Cynthia listened to the pair talk as she thought
[These guys mean business I mean look at the thoroughness of the investigation in such a short time.]
"Where is his phone?" Frost asked.
"He deleted the data once me and Leaf confronted him but I.T. is trying to salvage whatever they can." Spark replied while continuing his search on the street cams.
Cynthia observed the rush every ranger was in and to be completely honest was quite impressed by them.
"Spark do me a favor and help Leaf and Rain go through the employees of the Hotel once Lance is done with the investigation."
"Yes Leader."
"Also one more thing, keep Lance in your sights and don't leave him alone for a second you got it." Frost stressed on this point.
"Roger that boss." Spark replied as he picked up his stuff and went to Lance in the interrogation area.
Cynthia now joined a much more serious looking Frost as she asked
"I want to help as well, what can I do?"
"Stay with me and try not to get into trouble." Frost replied as he called Stone to ask him about his end of the spectrum.
"Stone here." came the voice and in the background Cynthia could hear Steven and Ember yelling at each other while poor Ash was trying to calm them down.
"Find Anything?"
"Not yet we could use your help actually."
'Alright me and Cynthia will meet you at Lumious Tower in roughly 30 minutes."
"Okay see you then Stone Out."
"Cynthia I'll be going on a hunt around Lumious to look for the guy, if you want you can stay back." Frost offered.
"No way in hell am I staying." Was Cynthia's swift reply.
Frost smirked at the women's response as he said
"Come on we need a vehicle now."
The pair walked towards the stairs but instead of going up they walked to the basement where the Garage was located according to Frost.
"Pick a vehicle, your choice." Frost asked as he showed Cynthia the numerous vehicles ranging from sports cars to coups lined up in the basement.
"Do all of these belong to the Ranger's." Cynthia asked as she eyed almost 40 cars and vehicles in front of her.
"Yes and no, most of them were confiscated during raids of other missions of the Ranger's." replied Frost as he started to talk to one of the Ranger's assigned at the garage.
Cynthia pondered on which one to take when she saw it
"Frost we should take a two wheeler because of the unpredictability of the traffic here." she replied while pointing to a red colored sports bike in the back of the room.
"Good call." he replied as he showed his Pokegear to the attendant and got the keys for the bike.
He quickly sat on the vehicle and drove the bike near to Cynthia.
"Hop on."
When Cynthia climbed on the seat and held Frost's shoulders for support." he handed her a helmet while wearing one himself.
"Thanks." Cynthia replied as she tightened the strap of the head gear.
They were about to leave when Frost's pokegear rang again.
"Frost screw meeting at the tower we found the guy, currently pursuing him near northern Lumious, I marked him on your Pokegear's map get here fast."
"Alright don't lose him." Frost replied while cutting the call.
"Cynthia hold the phone and tell me the directions." he told Cynthia while handing her the device.
"Ya I heard the conversation you drive and I'll lead the way." she replied.
"Hold on tight this is gonna be a fast ride." Frost warned as he readied himself.
Cynthia who was holding onto Frost's shoulder decided to wrap her arms around his back so she could see the Pokegear and stay safe at the same time.
Frost slightly blushed at the sensation of Cynthia's soft chest on his back but it was successfully hidden because of the helmet.
"What are you waiting for let's go." Cynthia reminded him completely oblivious to her position as he composed himself and sped out towards the open roads.
Author's Notes:
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