In the Dark Organization
(October 8, 1992 – Kano POV)
"Well, I guess it's time." A man said.
"I promise you, this plan will be well suited for both of our needs." Another man stated in the voice of an overlord.
"What are we to do if someone finds out? The Government would never allow such a thing to happen." The first man mentioned.
"You realm's government is full of soft cohorts. They won't defy you regardless." The overlord responded.
"So, I get an army to use against warring nations, while you get an army for your own war."
"I won't need an army; you can use them as you please. I only want a few of your most powerful warriors so that I may have full claim of their soul." The overlord stated.
"Whatever floats your boat, Quan Chi."
Me and my guys were planning to attack the central headquarters today. The attack was already in motion. All we had to do was open that door and assassinate Fang. We wondered why he would go into an unsecured place of operations at 4:30 in the morning. However, that conversion we overheard was nothing short of interesting.
"Call in your first set of warriors and use them on the pest standing outside of your door." Quan Chi commanded. We knew the party was about to be started. My weapons expert No Face took care of the easy part by kicking in the door using a good old Inferno Grenade inside. We rushed to the nearest room where we deployed escape ropes out of the window.
"Ladies first." Jarek stated to Tasia. She gave him a dismissive look as she ran past him. One by one, Tasia, Jarek, No Face, and I escaped the top of the tower. The Inferno Grenade went off before No Face turn, but I still made it out unharmed. I'm not sure about old Fang though, haha.
"Good Job boys! The next stop is the Special Forces HQ." I stated. We made it to the bottom of the building and prepared to head here, but apparently Tasia saw what we didn't.
"Kano, what the heck is that!" She yelled as she pointed towards the Central Tower's entrance. Sure I thought she was exaggerating. I don't think there's a stronger female than you Sonya. At least, not with a strong enough spirit. However, I saw exactly what she meant. One of those vampires attacked us along with at least 13 of those things. Unlike most people who those they could kill them using Zombie tactics, we've had experience with them. The realm of Outworld that you thought I lied about has no power in Earthrealm, so these things can't really be resurrected. You can kill them like you kill a human being, but the brain can't be killed.
"Eat this demon freak!" Jarek yelled. Heh, you should've seen how he creatively killed that thing. Describing it through words would be a disservice. Tasia slashed away at them and focus her attention towards the Vampire. No Face used his Flame thrower to pave a path for Tasia. The vampire was young, but she was one tuff b—"
"The more your blood rushes, the best it will taste." The vampire stated. Tasia ran up to the vampire and slashed away. She wasn't doing much good, so she used smoke and literally turned herself invisible. It seems those Asian samurai classes really taught her some tricks. Too bad they didn't teach her how to slay a vampire. It sniffed a scent of her blood and clawed her down. She didn't even know she had been cut until she was dead, poor lad.
"Who's next?" she boasted. No face couldn't show emotion—because he has no face. However, I know he was furious. Those two got along well. Jarek was a coward. He saw Tasia die and decided to run. I run too, but I did it to find the right weapon. She chased us, but not before flying directly through No Face's torso. He had an explosive tank on his back, but the explosion barely slowed her down.
(3 Hours Later…)
"I got to keep Moving. I'm almost near the SFHQ." I had been avoiding her for 3 full hours. Jarek was killed by a pack of Oni. He surely deserved it. I eventually found a nearby building and hid there. I heard gunshots inside the building and here in the courtyard. I made it all the way to the top and saw it was you. I'm sure you know the story.
(Sonya's POV—Present Day and time…)
"Ok, I get it." I interrupted. "You surely don't hold back details."
"Don't ya wanna know what happened to the vampire and Kabal?" Kano asked.
"It only takes putting two and two together to answer those questions. I could care less for your version." I answered. I don't trust Kano for anything. I don't know why I still haven't killed him yet. Time was suddenly frozen again.
"It's because you were both bit by a vampire." Ciero stated. Right…
"I'm no fool, Ciero. I was not bitten by a vampire. If I was, it still can't have any effect on my motivations of killing Kano. It was the first thing on my agenda for today." I don't have any friendly feelings for Kano. I want to kill him badly.
"See, that is your problem. You're thinking about it, but not doing it. Plus, I'm going to prove it to you." Ciero said. Suddenly, Kano was moving regularly again. However, time was still frozen.
"So, now do you believe good old Cieré?" Kano spouted. He laughed in my face like it was a joke.
"You wanna hear a better one? Even I can hear your thoughts, baby." He confirmed. I hope you like what I'm thinking now.
"Heh, maybe I could let you see your partner's last day in my thoughts." Kano taunted. I attempted to pull out my pistol, but my hand and phased right through it. Kano laughed even harder.
"This is my world. The only one who can kill here is me. Besides, you wouldn't do it in real-time." Ciero explained. "Both of you look at your left shoulder where your arms are." We looked. Though the mark was faint, I could see that she really did it. The question is when? I don't remember her biting me.
"Me neither gal. I could've sworn I kept the witch away from me." Kano responded.
"It doesn't matter now. However, if you both want to save this city you'll have to find the source and stop it." Ciero explained.
"I already know the source." I said. "Jax told me right before you killed him." Yes, I remember it like a melody. Those words are the key to everything. Sodium, titanium, krypton, iodine, iridium, manganese, and durnium; our own secret code words. Rearrange them in any order to get our different messages. This in particular had 2 meanings. Sonya, the key is in my desk. Now I have my equipment. Finally, the other secret is…
"I see. So that's why Kabal told me to help you, heh." Kano stated with amusement. We went back into real-time.
"Everyone, I know what we are going to do. Send the Kilo Inquisition inside its main den." I decided. "This is the only hint of answers I gained from Jax before his death."
"What about the witch?" Capitol asked.
"We temporarily took one down. No reason we can't do it again." Stryker stated.
"I like this guy. Why don't I ever see him?" Kano praised. I hate you greatly, Kano.
"Then we better hurry, those things could be closing in at any time." Metric responded. More Oni began to enter the area, though it was less that the herds we've seen these past few days. We went through the exit. I saw an Oni running my direction stumbling overs its own feet. I was prepared to fire on it, but Kano stopped me.
"I got this one, princess." He said. Kano pulled one of his knives out of his left boot and slashed the Oni's throat. Another Oni came in his direction, and he was prepared to attack that one too. I wasn't going to let him show me out.
"Please." I stated monotonically. I pulled out my garrote wire and walked towards the Oni. I put it on the Oni's throat and proceeded to flip over its head. As I landed, I immediately attempted to cut its head off by pulling on the wire. However, the Oni wasn't dying. It proceeded to grab my hair and attempt to bite me. Everyone got into a panic. However, the Oni suddenly stopped moving.
"You're welcome." Kano shouted. It turns out Kano threw his knife at the Oni's head. What a kill joy.
"I had it covered!" I yelled.
"I believe you." Kano snickered. Don't sleep too well tonight, Kano.
(3 Hours later…)
We finally made it near the Central HQ. We decided to camp out for the night after our long and extensive journey. The area we were in was safe. Oni can't reach us and the only two vampires attacking us are Nitara and Ciero, who is easy to detect. We are officially safe.
"No wonder why you lazy cops could never catch me and my boys. Our life is on the line and you want to sleep?" Kano stated in frustration. Has he forgotten who's around him? He has no friends here. Therefore, no one is going to stick up for him.
"I could care less for you remarks, Kano." Sonya stated. "We need to rest. There is no reason to continue fighting."
"Fang is the reason to keep fighting. I doubt we killed him." Kano stated.
"How are you so sure?" Metric asked.
"Didn't you notice the burn marks on the old bat? Apparently she appeared to his rescue and saved him." Kano explained.
"Regardless, we don't kill our own, especially when it is our head captain." I stated.
"So that's it then. Kabal wanted me to get you to save the city, but you're scared of a little killing?" Kano taunted.
"I'm not like you, Kano. I never will be." I responded. "You're nothing more than a greedy murdering liar. You'd probably sell out your own mother for 30 gold coins. You disgust me." Kano looked at me with rage. He spits on the ground and walks away from the group. He has serious problems. I can't believe he really thinks I'm going to kill Fang.
"Maybe it's not a bad idea." Ciero's voice echoed in my mind. I knew she'd take Kano's side.
"The apple doesn't fall far from the tree." I stated.
"So true." Ciero responded. "The three of us are stubborn. We don't know when we're wrong, and when we do we just deny the truth. Sometime, you have to make the hard decisions in life. The question isn't whether you should are shouldn't kill Fang, it's when." Ciero's presence was gone. We've had these talks so often to the point that I can tell when her presence is gone.
"Don't think too much on it, Sonya. Whatever your decision, I'm with it." Capitol said. He gave me a sign of salute and continued to eat the food we collected. We have enough for a week, but hopefully, this'll end sooner than that.
"Thank you, Capitol. I appreciate your support." I compliment.
"I know how you feel. Kano thinks killing is easy because he's use to it." Metric stated. "If you aren't comfortable with it, then don't do it."
"I can't say I support Fang's cause. However, we have to give him a fair trial." Stryker stated.
"Yeah…a fair trial would be the best thing to do." I responded. I'm glad to know I still have everyone else's support on my decision. If Fang truly is evil, we need to make sure he pays for his crimes the right way.
HEEEEELLLLPPP!
"Where did that come from?" Metric asked. We stood up and prepared ourselves. We looked to see what was going on as the screams for help continued to echo throughout the area. I saw them. There were 5 of them, 3 were part of the Special Forces. They were my squad members Mikka Stone, Sylence, and Torque. If they're evacuating civilians, that means they don't know what's going on either. I have to go talk to them.
"The cavalry has finally arrived." Capitol stated.
"This'll help us greatly. I doubt they know about Fang." I began to walk towards my teams and attempted to get their attention. As soon as I was almost able to get them to look my way, someone came up behind me and pulled me out of their sight. They covered my mouth with their hand to make sure no one could hear me. Everyone pointed their guns at the person while he still had a hold of me. So this is how it feels to be a hostage held as a human shield.
"What are you doing Kano?" Stryker asked. Kano? I can't believe this! He is REALLY getting out of hand!
"Trust me princess, this is for your own good." Kano stated. I removed his hand away from my mouth.
"So holding me captive is really for my own good?" I asked sarcastically.
"You didn't agree with me earlier about the inside work your main man was doing before, but now I'll show you how right I am." He responded.
"They don't know his plan, if he spots them, they'll be killed."
"I already know this amateur trick. Think about it, they are yelling for help in front of the safest place for anyone to be. I've been there and I know there are no locks on that door. Not even today. Plus, everyone already knows that they can't shout as it'll attract Oni." Kano stated.
"Then explain why they would let them continue to shout?" I asked. He didn't answer, he just allowed me to watch. A large pack of Oni came after the 5 of them. My old squad was dropping the Oni easily. I couldn't really here the order clearly, but they were told to do something over the intercom. Mikka focused her attention on the survivors while Torque and Sylence stopped attacking the Oni. Mikka slashed her sword across the heels of the civilians' feet.
"Aaaagghhh!" They both fell to the ground in pain and couldn't cope with what had just happened to them. The door to the Central HQ opened up and the 3 SF members escaped into the building. The pack of Oni savagely devoured the two civilians. I heard them cursing my squad as their very life was being ripped away.
"Now, about that cavalry…" Kano started. I kicked him in the ankle and escaped his grip. Everyone looked at me and tried to talk to me. I just ignored them all. I don't want to talk about anything else. It feels like everything I've done all these years was for nothing. I don't even know what I'm fighting for anymore. Worst of all, I can't believe that no matter how I feel about anything, one thing is for sure. Everything Kano says is guaranteed to be the best choice. I'm done with this. I'm going to bed.
"Sonya, aren't you going to say something." Capitol asked. I looked at him with an angry frown. I pulled out my badge and threw it in our campfire. I stared at it as the rubber wallet around it burned away. I've finally made up my mind once and for all.
"Yeah." I found an empty spot on the ground and lied down. I faced a direction where I didn't need to see anyone. I closed my eyes and shut my mind off of the things of the world. "I quit."
End of Chapter 3
(Upcoming—In The Dark Skies)