Chapter 9
Purpose
Citizens start to take interest on the situation, grouping up and restlessly tries to get a better viewing of the situation. The media also came to the situation, interviewing with every police personnel they can find and taking pictures with their camera flashing blindingly. The police authority tried their best to control the situation by explaining to the citizens and the media about the situation. Then a black car arrived to the scene, it took attention of many.
A black tall thin man came out from the car, wearing a police uniform and a flat cap. With medals many at his breast, golden and silver combined. He was standing firmly, walking with discipline towards the scene. He was old, having a mustache and hair that was mixed black and white color. His nose was flat and his eyes was focused.
"Commissioner Jones!"
The media then started to rush towards the man, running even with their heavy media equipment. Commissioner Jones was surrounded by the various media people but he did not flinch, he raised his hand so that the media would give him space. Out of respect, the media did what he wanted even though he did not speak it. Camera flashes and dozens of questions that wanted to be answered, he did not answered yet the media kept walking with him despite being denied.
"What is happening?" ask one of the media, it resulted the many others to be silenced. "This is only a factory yet it is closed and barred by the police?"
Microphones was put towards his face but he continued to walk.
"Nothing. We just wanted to make sure things are being normal." he answered it simply.
"Rumor has it that the wanted man, Malcolm Graves, is inside the factory? The murderer that attempt to kill Jayce yesterday night. Is it true?"
"Speculations are speculations, not facts." Jones stopped and faced the media. "Everything is alright and will be managed by me from now on. Let us not panic or rage for no reason, I urge that civilians to stay at home and stay safe. Cancel any arrangement that are near with the crime scene, if necessary."
"How about the Sheriff?" asked another reporter.
The Commissioner glared at him. "None of your business."
Jones departed from the place and continue to walk toward the factory. There was the yellow line and a big police officer waiting at his post. When the officer realized the Commissioner was coming, he called a few of his friends through his radio. Then the officer intervene with the situation, stopping the media as they followed the Commissioner. More and more officer came to calm the situation down and finally the Commissioner was walking alone.
Another officer was at the yellow line, he was taking the place of the previous officer and waited calmly. The Commissioner stops right in front of him and nodded, the officer saluted him and take off the yellow tape so that it would gave space for the Commissioner to walk.
"Thank you sonny." said the Commissioner as he walk pass the officer.
"Would be my pleasure sir." answered the man.
The officer then put the yellow tape back and looked at the situation unfold between police officer and reporters. The officer had to use force to calm the media down and knowing the Commissioner was gone, many of the reporter disperse and continue to search someone that they could ask.
The Commissioner walks towards a tent that acts as a base of operation, from communications to technical stuff would happen. As he walk to the tent, many officers that was sitting or talking stand straight seeing the Commissioner. Some of the smiled while others kept the face serious, regardless, the Commissioner nodded as much officers that he can.
Four officers that was wearing a rather different uniform waited at the center of the tent. The officers circled the a round table where there was a map on top of it. Once the Commissioner arrived, all four synchronized facing the respected person and salute. With a nod, the four personnel put their hands on their back and relax their pose.
"State your name and rank." said the Commissioner.
From left to right they introduce themselves.
"Captain Sanchez, Alpha team, assault team."
"Captain Hamilton, Charlie team, medic team."
"Captain Brook, Delta team, heavy team."
"Captain Jean, Bravo team, sniper and comms team"
All the captains spoke with a discipline tone, showing their experience and time they've been in the police department. The Commissioner just nods, impressed with the team that was present in front of him.
"As you all know, I'm not in charge with this operation but since the Sheriff has a few problems that cannot be evaded, I have to take her place." said Jones looking at the captains. "I received a call saying that there is a wanted man in the factory? Now, what can you tell me about the situation."
Captain Jean raises her hand, with a nod the Commissioner gave permission to speak. "We have confirmed that the fugitive inside is Malcolm Graves, the one that the Sheriff wanted to hunt. By the looks of the picture that the Recon Drones sent, he is waiting for us to come and is ready to figt"
"Oh really?"said Jones curiously with a giggle that was barely noticeable. "So the man expect us to come? to arrest him?"
"Not really" Captain Hamilton conceded. "He is armed but weird is that he is currently taking place here" Hamilton pointed at the center of the map. "Vulnerable to any possible attacks, we have every advantage to put the man down Sir."
"So you are telling me this man want to fight with us?"
"Possibly but we did not see any traps being set up?"
"Did you double check?"
"Well no" said Captain Brooks with a bit of regret in his tone."Because he shot every single recon drone we sent, we already sent backup drones but the outcome was still the same. He is still at the same place, waiting for us to make a move."
"Really?" Jones turn his body and looked at the factory with a suspicious look. "Waiting us to make a move you say? The man, is he armed with a lot of things or what?"
"Just a shotgun" answered Jean. "Little to no armor but knowing that the man manage to fight with Jayce unharmed, we expect some considerable resistance."
"Sanchez, can you deal with him?" Jones look at him making him surprised as he was focus on the map.
"Yes.." said Sanchez abruptly, he took a breath and calm himself down. "Surround him and he is good as dead, if you order us to kill him."
"Get Alpha team ready for deployment, give them Hextech armor and a few semi autos while you're at it but send robots to dry him a bit. No armor means he should agile." Jones look at the other captains. "Charlie team will go overwatch, get to the fight if anything get messy. While Bravo and Delta goes on standby, clear?"
All nod in agreement, understanding what their order was. Alpha and Charlie depart from the place while the remainder continue to discuss the operation the Commissioner. The Commissioner looked at Hamiton and called him.
"Hamilton!" Hamilton looked at the Commissioner. "Don't be a burden to me."
"Yes sir." the captain of Charlie continue to walk to his team.
The white spirit levitate on a boulder while her dark counterpart orbits around her. Lamb was meditating, enjoying the surrounding life such as the sound of the waterfall not far or the sound of birds chirping with melody. Suddenly something make Lamb goes out of focus and wolf stops orbiting.
"What is it Lamb?" ask Wolf looking at Lamb. "Did something happen?"
Lamb just nod, she has no feelings towards the things that happen but she know everything happen, it made Wolf worried. "Have you ever wonder about our purpose?" said Lamb in melancholic tone.
"No? Yes? But I know my purpose is to hunt"
"Each beginning has an end. That is the rules of life. And we complete the rules to the humans that will die"
"Yes I HUNT to those who RUN" said Wolf furiously.
"And I claim to those who accept it" Lamb continues "But what if someone who accept it yet deny it? have you ever wonder?"
"Uhh I don't know... We can both claim it right?"
"I'm afraid someone would break the rules once again" Lamb took her weapon and stands on her hooves, she walk forward while Wolf follows behind her. "Let's haste to the next soul, dear Wolf"