Ambushed

It was 5:30am, Cape Cod was still asleep and only the roar of the waves makes the sound in this peaceful place. Alex and Sabina have only packed a few things, like clothes and things they will actually need. A black SUV parked in front of them and a guy in a black suit opened the door and stepped down. He has an earpiece to his right ear marking him as an agent and somewhere inside his jacket there's a pistol.

"Good morning, Agent Alex. Good morning Sabina. My name is Agent Wilson and I'll be taking you to the airport", Agent Wilson introduced.

"What airport are we going to, Agent Wilson", Alex asked.

"I'm not allowed to say right now, sir and by the way, you won't need your gun" he smiled.

Sabina got in first then Alex followed and Agent Wilson closed the door. He looked around, opened the door and got in the front seat. As they exit to the driveway, another similar SUV followed behind. "Wow, Alan must really want us safe…Nah. He wouldn't do that, not this much", Alex thought.

"What's going on, Agent Wilson?" Alex asked. "Why is there two SUV?"

"It's just extra protection, sir. Apparently when you and Mr. Blunt were talking someone over heard", Agent Wilson explained.

"Oh." Alex said.

He held Sabina's hand tightly and he found comfort in it. Alex knew that this is just the beginning and as the distance from their beach house lengthens, the more they are in the danger of this mission.

"We are having a road trip to Virginia then we are going to get both of you on an airplane to China", Agent Wilson said. "But before we get you on a plane, Mr. Blunt wants to fill you in more about the mission".

Alex noticed that Sabina went to sleep; of course it was tiring last night. Alex blushed just thinking about what happened then he laid his head on Sabina's and went to sleep.

"This is Delta team, do you copy Bravo", an agent said over the radio.

"Go ahead, Delta", the driver, Agent Crow said.

"We have been informed by our sniper team that a group of hostiles went to the beach house"

Agent Crow looked at Agent Wilson and then to the two packages at the back seat.

"What's their position now, Delta?"

"Unclear, Bravo", the agent said.

"Well get clear", Agent Crow replied.

He put the radio back on its place on the dash board. Agent Wilson took out his Sig Sauer P226 USPSA, similar to the one Alex has and cocked it.

"I really hoped this wouldn't turn ugly", Agent Wilson said.

"Same here but what really troubles me is how did the Triads get here so quick",

Agent Crow looked up to see they have entered Virginia, now they have to get the packages to HQ. They were on 6th street now and passing the DC Convention Center. Agent Crow and Agent Wilson's experience knew that hostiles are near the drop off all the time. They stopped on a red light on Pennsylvania Avenue.

"Wake them up now", Agent Crow ordered.

"Agent Alex, we are here now so get ready", Agent Wilson called out.

Alex woke up and his muscles were all tight and Sabina woke up when he was struggling to raise his neck.

"Alright and where are we going anyway?"

"Our destination is the Botanic Garden, near the White House. By the way, my name is Agent Crow", he said.

The light turned green and Agent Crow maneuvered the SUV left to Pennsylvania Avenue then they turned right to 4th street.

"Bravo Bravo, do you copy?" the same agent said.

"Go ahead, Delta", Agent Wilson took the radio this time.

"Our sniper team has encountered hostiles at the drop off point, move to the backup destination", the agent said.

"Copy that, did the ambassador of China and the Head of British Secret Service get out?"

"Positive, the SAS got them out", the agent said.

"Alright moving to the backup destination", Agent Wilson replied.

Agent Crow turned right to Independence Avenue and passed the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. The SUV that was following them was now ahead of them and their sirens were blaring, forcing the other vehicles to move out of the way.

"Where are we going now?" Alex asked.

The SUV just passed the Hirsh horn Museum and turned left on 9th street; they drove through an underpass and turned left to Maine Avenue. Next, they turned left to 7th street and drove to the Southeastern University. The SUV in front stopped and 4 agents got out carrying M-4 assault rifles. Agent Crow reached back near Alex's seat and took out a Remington 870 12G shotgun while Agent Wilson grabbed a case under his seat and took out a Remington 870 SPS shotgun. He smiled when he held it in his hands, "It was my dad's", he simply said. Both of them got out and moved to the doors where Alex and Sabina were sitting. Agent Crow opened the door towards Alex and motioned them to get out. Alex and Sabina obeyed, got out and crouched.

"Alex, Sabina; follow Agent Wilson inside", he said.

Both of them followed Agent Wilson inside the University. It was quiet and no one was there. As soon as they turned a corner, gunshots and orders were heard. Shotguns, M-4's and other weapons were going off.

"Man, they really want you two", Agent Wilson said.

"Are they going to be alright outside?" Sabina asked.

"Of course, they made us Secret Service for nothing, hun", Agent Wilson answered.

"Get down!" Agent Wilson said as he raised his Remington 870 SPS.

He shot 3 shots and told us to run for the elevator. Alex took out his Sig Sauer and began to fire back at the Triads. There were 5 of them, each holding a new kind of assault rifle. It was an Ares Shrike 5.56 and those aren't out for our soldiers. They must have really good connections with someone here in the U.S. The elevator doors opened and Sabina and Alex got in, Alex reloaded his Sig Sauer and fired back to provide covering fire to Agent Wilson. One of Alex's bullets hit one of the Triads ate the chest. "One down, four to go", Alex thought. Agent Wilson jumped into the elevator and pressed the number eight for ten seconds and the elevator started to move.

"Thanks for the help and you're really handy with that Sig of yours", Agent Wilson said.

"Thanks and your welcome, Agent Wilson", Alex said while reloading.

"By the way, call me John", he said.

"We already passed the eighth floor, John", Sabina said.

"I know that. We are going to a floor above the eighth floor but below the ninth", John replied.

"You mean in between the two floors?" Alex asked.

"Yes in between", John answered. "Here we go so get ready", he finished.

The elevator doors opened and two rifles were pointed at them, M-4's to be exact. They lowered it when John took out his badge.

"Where are they?" John asked.

"That way, sir", the agent to the right replied.

"Thank you"

John led both of them to a corridor where four other agents were standing; he opened the door and told them to go in.

"Ah! Alex, Sabina; it's good that both of you are safe", Alan said.

Alex and Sabina focus at the man behind the desk.

"Mr. Blunt what about the agents outside the building?" Sabina asked.

"Oh. Don't worry about them. They are SAS agents anyway, and the Triads inside the building have been neutralized. Plus the agents outside are perfectly fine." He smiled.

"Anyway, what are we doing here?" Alex asked.

"Relax, the Chinese ambassador hasn't arrived yet so Agent Wilson will take you to your rooms", Alan said.

"Room", Alex corrected.

"Of course, I'm sorry".

Agent Wilson opened the door and Alex took Sabina's hand and walked out of the office. Both of them followed John to a room on the other side of the building.

"This is where you both will be staying", he said while opening the door.

"Thank you", Sabina said.

Both of them walked in and closed the door, while John stood guard at the door. Alex opened the door again, and then John said "Don't worry its sound proof". Alex closed the door again and walked to where Sabina was sitting.

"Are you okay?" Alex asked.

"Yeah but it seems like the memories on Air Force One are coming back", Sabina replied sadly.

"I promise that that won't happen again." Alex comforted her. "Go to sleep and rest".

Sabina laid her head on the pillow and fell asleep. Alex leaned forward and kissed her on the cheek. Suddenly there was a knock on the door and John popped his head inside.

"Agent Alex, they are waiting for you", he said.

"Thank you, John", Alex said while standing.

Alex walked to the door and looked back at Sabina. He feels guilty of bringing her in this business.