The adventure commence
Claire and Owen received the same schedule. It had some information on the animals. After the park got closed, and because some of its inhabitants were transferred, the remaining dinosaurs were left on their own. The main concern was of the implants, they would shock them if they got to close to perimeter fence. Both Ingen and Crest decided to keep it that way, it was safer, because the main complex was too dangerous for the roaming animals. So, both companies agreed to send teams every three mounts to check on the equipment and the dinosaurs. Unfortunately, seven mounts after the accident some of the implant malfunctioned and Ingen lost track of 12 large dinos, couple of the small ones and the T-Rex. Owen, Barry and their team had the hard job to locate them and put the new implants, so they could continue the monitoring.
But Ingen's plan was very different. Ever since Owen and the raptor squad took down the I-Rex, Ingen's new CEO and doctor Wu knew that the unthinkable was achieved. Man and beast working together. For the past year Ingen was building up the raptor enclosure and was planning to continue the breed. Owen and Barry were the only one that knew the raptors, so Ingen had no option or choice; they had to convince Owen Grady to work for them on this.
Owen, Barry and Crest landed right after dinner time in Costa Rica on Monday and got on the Island first thing on Tuesday morning. They spent the last 3 days hunting the big ones and by Friday morning 9 out of the twelve big guys were a blipping dot on the monitor.
Crest, was talking long walks through the empty complex. He felt enormous sadness that the park had to close, but he hoped that one day it would reopen to its former glory. No more genetics hybrids, no more arrogance, but only dinosaurs. And no more Ingen. Crest planned to buy out any of Ingen's involvement. With any means necessary.
So far, so good! Right, my friend? - Barry and Owen were resting outside the improvised camp. Owen had that intense look on his face and Barry knew something was wrong.
Something about this is not right! – Owen pointed out. There is something that they're not telling us. Yesterday, I tried to go to the raptors site, but I got pulled over by Ingen's men. They said it was closed for all unauthorized personal. We are in the middle of an abandoned island; I don't need authorization to walk around. They're up to something. Claire was right and I hate that I fell for their BS.
I noticed that too. That guy, Hoskins number two, Patterson, acts strange around us. He speaks off affairs he doesn't understand, it's all about money and profit with him.
Yeah. We need to make sure that Ingen is not planning something stupid, like the last time. Crest needs so much to use it and kick out Ingen out of the board. Tomorrow I will try to check around and see if there's anything I could find out. - Owen awarded Elias Patterson with cold and distrustful smile.
Elias Patterson raised his cup of coffee and nodded at Owen. Both men knew that the other is going to cause trouble. Owen Grady was a mistake, mistake that should be taken care off.
Just watch your six; Patterson is not to be played with. And Claire will kill me if I don't get you home in one piece.
Even in this situation, the thought of Claire was enough to make Owen smile. He wonder what she was doing right now, whether she was thinking of him, was she ok. He missed her greatly.
Late on Friday night Claire landed in Costa Rica. The chopper to the island wouldn't pick her till the next morning, so she had some time to check again everything. She was most curious about the T-Rex. His hiding place was well know, he wasn't causing trouble, but the very notion of a t-Rex walking around undetected was freighting.
Claire made sure that she'd memorized everything of importance and went to sleep. Tomorrow was going to be a long day.
On Saturday morning Owen got up, fixed his riffle and went out of the camp. He took one of the ATV's and took down a fairly unknown road to the raptors enclosure. He didn't notice the helicopter that was landing not far away from him.
Claire didn't notify anyone, but the pilot and couple of Crest's men and of course Crest himself. When they landed, Claire hurried up and met with Norman Crest.
Mr. Crest, it's great to see you're doing well! I hope you're enjoying yourself?
Yes, yes, dear, everything is perfect! Did you have pleasant flight? You look little on the pale side?
Claire was already experiencing all the joys of pregnancy- morning sickness that lasted all day, being constantly tired and hungry, but not able to put anything in her mouth.
No, no, I am fine. I hate flying or more like landing on this Island! – Claire gave Crest somewhat of a smile, just to avoid any other questions.
Good, very good. You got here in time, there's a storm coming and the next 12 hours will be awful.
Lucky me! Mr. Crest I need to talk to Owen. It's urgent and I would like to drop the formalities and just go to the camp.
No problem, dear! Mr. Grady is staying in the third tent. I believe he is still here. The group doesn't leave for another hour. But if the weather gets worse, as expected, we will have to cancel everything for today and tomorrow.
Good news, though Claire. Crest fall behind her, to check something with the pilot, while Claire rushed to the tent. Surprisingly, she didn't meet anyone else. Neither Crest's people nor anyone from Ingen. She opened the improvised door, hoping to see Owen and his goofy smile, but she was about to be disappointed.
Hey, Barry!
Claire, what are you doing here? – Barry and Claire exchanged warm hug.
Well, Owen said that if I had anything to say to him, he was going to be here for a while, so, here I am. Where is he?
Claire, you should not be here, not today. Ingen are up to something bad.
Wait, what are you talking about? Barry, where's Owen? – Claire's tone was getting frantic.
Barry pulled Claire to the back of the tent just to make sure no one would hear them.
Ingen had closed the perimeter, surrounding the raptors enclosure. Owen got suspicious and went to check by himself. I am sure he is going to be fine, but still…
What?
Elias Patterson, the new guy from Ingen, he has that look… I just don't trust him!
Patterson is here? I didn't know about him, his name wasn't in the report. Barry, he is bad news. – Claire was so now visibly scared, Patterson was Ingen's go-to-guy if you want something to be done, regardless of the price or the consequences. And that was really bad turn out if events.
You know, it's just typical for Owen, pulling something stupid like this. So what he is trained, I know he can take care of himself, but this, this is borderline idiotic! Ughhh, someday, one of these days, I am going to kill him. – Claire rant didn't surprise Barry. She had a talent to be incredibly angry, but at the same time so calm and focused. Barry knew why Owen had fallen for her; she was the perfect person to balance his wild nature.
Ok, ok, here what we are going to do. I will go and find Owen and I need you to try to distract the others while I am gone?
Barry was shocked.
No,no,no – said Barry in his native tongue- When Owen finds out, he is going to kill me! No, no, just no.
Hey, I am not exactly asking Barry, I am telling you. I know the Island better than this people, I can do this! 4 people know that I am here, no one else. No one is going to look for me if I go. Lie if someone asks you about Owen. If you're both right, no one will.
Barry didn't want to do it, but they had no choice. Owen was in trouble and Barry knew it the moment he left the camp.
Bien, bien, just be careful, please!
I'll be fine, the moment I find Owen I will be even better.
You two need to learn to listen to other people! – Claire turned to Barry. – Especially your buddy!
Oui, oui! – Barry gave Claire tired node. - The Island may look safe, but it is not! If you get that funny feeling in your stomach, run! Don't look back, just run!
Have you met me?! – Claire awarded Barry with reassuring smile.
Claire took one of the portable radios, got an emergency bag pack and looked around for the one of ATV's keys. She snuck out the tent, got on ATV and took the same road as Owen. They both knew their Island.
Merde! – Barry was looking Claire as she was slowly covered by the trees.
Short after it started to rain.