Business Suits and Blood

Waking she winced and groped her head, it pounded like she had spent a night doing nothing but drinking snifters full of scotch. Sitting up she groaned and squinted at the light shining in the windows. Once she was able to open her eyes completely she noticed she was in her bedroom, "Damnit, Jarod!" She cursed as she slowly slid from her bed. She remembered what he had done to her and she remembered all the truthes she had admitted aloud. She had never truely realized that after her mother had died the only good memories she had were with Jarod and Sydney. Her family, the ones she clung to for structure in her life had given her nothing but pain and agony. They had skipped no chance to harm her if not physically then mentally.

Standing she made her way to her bathroom, shedding her clothes as she went. Turning the water on she ler it run until steam rolled out. Stepping in she let the water hit her face as she continued to think everything over.

When she finally stepped from the shower she wrapped her thick robe around herself tying her belt. As she exited the bathroom, she sniffled and blotted her bloodshot eyes with a sleeve. She had finally realized that she had had enough of the Center, enough of thier hold on her and her ability to live the life she deserved and so many others. Opening her closet she pulled out her best black suit and a bullet proof vest from the back. Turning she dressed the did her hair and make up as if it were a normal day. After placing her normal gun in her back waist band she strapped another to the inside of her left leg and strapped one on her side where it was covered by her jacket. This would be her last day at the Center and she was going to go out with a bang!

Entering the center she kept her demeaner cold, her Ice Queen mode slipping into place naturally. The guard didn't even give her a second look as she passed him and proceeded up the stairs to the elevator bank. Pressing the up button she had onlyyy to wait a moment before the doors opened and she stepped in pressing her desired floor number and again she waited as the lift surged into motion. Stepping out when the doors opened, she made her way through the Center lobby to yet another bank of elevators. Pressing the button she waited again. This time she went down and exited making her way through the dark halls until she made it to Sydney's work area. Sydney and Broots were in the office hovered over the computer. She came up behind them, "It's time to go." she hissed lightly.

Broots jumped and turned his head nearly colliding with hers. "Miss Parker!" he exclaimed in suprise.

"Be quiet, you moron," she hissed, "I may not be Florence Nightengale, but I can make more of a dent in the higher anarchy then my mother did. You two need to get out of here before the shit hits the fan." she paused as she looked between the two men. "And take Angelo." With that she straightened and made her way to the door, "NOW!" was the last thing she said before she disappeared up the stairs.

Broots looked to Sydney and blinked a few times, "What-t d-do you t-think she is g-going to do?" he asked.

Sydney shook his head and sighed, "I don't know Broots, but I advise we get out of here." he responded as he opened his desk drawer removing a small box before he moved to his brief case. Just then his phone rang, he quickly picked it up, "This is Sydney." he answered.

"How is our Miss Parker this morning? I can't seem to reach her." came Jarod's bright curious voice.

"I don't know what's going on Jarod, but she just instructed Broots and I to take Angelo and get out." explained Sydney quickly. "I think she's going to do something drastic that may get her killed."

"Tell Broots not to worry about Debbie, I'm close. I'll get her and you guys can meet us at the park about 45 miles south of the Center. I'll make sure you all get out safe." came Jarod's quick reply before the line was cut.

Standing outside her fathers old office she took a deep calming breath as she drew her silver Smith and Weston and a black 35 from under her jacket. Taking a deep breath she pushed open the door. To the pleasure of everything that was ever good she seen they were all there, Lyle, Raines and Matumbo with two of his lower men. Willie was nearest to the door and he began to pull his gun. Quickly, without even a blink she turned and pulled the trigger taking him out with one shot to the head. His body dropped like a sack of potatoes to the floor. With an easy almost flowing movement she turned, shooting Mutumbo's lackey before she took him out. Turning to her brother, who was in the process of lining her up in his cross hairs. With a cold look she pulled her trigger, shooting his right hand, making him unable to shoot a gun. Then turning her gaze to Raines she pointed her gun to his oxygen tank, "Wheeze wrong and I end this now." she growled.

Raines took a deep breath, "What is this about?" he wheezed in question.

Her eyes went whispy for a moment before she clenched her teeth, "Don't give me that shit!" she hissed through her teeth. "I want answers, I want them all and you have them!"

Off to her side she noticed Lyle stand and she pointed one of the guns towards him, "Sit back down, you'll have to wait your turn!" she hissed and he sank back into his seat.

She turned back to Raines, "Am I really a pretender?" she hissed. Raines just stared at her, "Answer me!" she demanded as she shot his upper arm.

Raines cried out in pain before he looked back to her, "Yes." he wheezed simply.

Parker took a deep breath, " Why are you my father yet my mother was married to...your brother?" she asked.

"The Parker line must be strong, he was unable to produce a heir." Dead panned Raines.

"Why did you kill her?" she asked quietly as her eyes searched his face. Raines just glared at her and remained quiet. With a swift movement she shot him in his right thigh, "Why?!" she shouted.

"She had served her purpose. She was no longer needed." he finally answered in struggled gasps.

At this she ground her teeth. At the moment she wanted to shoot him in the head and be done with it but she needed to know more. "And Jarod?" she asked, "Who is he really?" she demanded.

Raines stared at her for a moment before he took a ragged breath:Weiss, Jarod Weiss." he answered simply.

"And his parents?" she asked, "His mother?" She tightened her grip on her gun as her hands began to sweat with anticipation.

"No." wheezed Raines simply.

Sydney and Broots had made it through the lobby and were nearly out the doors with a very skittish Angelo between them. Just as they passed the guard, Raines personal hit man, Gaur, stepped around a corner. Making them stop in thier tracks. "Where do you two think your going? And with Center property?" he asked as he pointed to Angelo, pointing his gun at Sydney.

Sydney smiled brightly, "Hello Gaur, we're just taking Angelo for a walk." he answered as cheerfully as he could. Gaur made a confused face and let his arm go abit slack. Sydney took his chance with in the blink of an eye. He drew his gun and shot Gaur in the chest five times. As he hit the floor Sydney pulled Angelo forward, "Let's get out of here!"

Broots looked down at the body as they passed it, "No arguements here." he mumbled.

Parker rose and eyebrow as she sneered at Raines, "No?" she asked, "No, you don't know or no, you're not going to tell me?" Raines didn't answer so she shot his other leg. "Answer me!" she demanded.

"You already know." he wheezed. Looking at her as thought it were obivious.

"I know they're names! Now where are they?!"she demanded, taking a step closer. He would not go to his grave holding Jarod's secrets. "Where is Margret? Where is his mother?" she hissed.

Raines swallowed hard, "Calgery Park in Portland, Oregan." he answered.

She mulled the information over in her head for a moment before she looked to Lyle, standing there, her emotions running high she felt all her rage toward him emerge and her grip tightened on the trigger of the gun pointed toward him, "And you!" she hissed. "The only brother I have is Ethan!" With that she pulled the trigger, shooting him first in the groin then the neck. She then turned back to Raines and sneered at him, her eyes cold. "You have now served your purpose and are now expandable." With that she pulled the trigger and shot him in the head. There would be no bringing him back this time.

Just then the office door opened and she pointed her guns as she spun. Sam held his hands up. "Its me, Miss Parker." he said.

"What are you doing here?" she asked, unable to completely trust anyone.

Sam put his hands down, "Your father hired me to protect you." he explained. "I'm doing my job. Now we've got to get you out of here! The place looks empty."

Parker debated for only a moment before she nodded and followed Sam out the door. He had been right, the place seemed empty. As they made way down the halls to the elevator. A few sweepers appeared around a corner. They efficiantly took them out quickly. Then made thier way into the elevator. Turning to Sam, Parker smiled lightly. "Thank you, Sam." she said.

Sam smiled sadly. "Just doing my job." He took a breath and sighed as he reloaded his gun. "They will be waiting for us, lots of them." he stopped his movement and locked his eyes with hers. "Listen to me. When you see a path out, you don't hesitate. You take it!" he demanded.

At first Parker wanted to argue that he should get out too but stopped. She just couldn't do it, she knew he would tell her no, so she only nodded.

When the doors opened there was no one so they carefully walked out. Down the stairs is where they waited, at least fifty of them. In the blink of an eye the fire frenzy began. They took them down left and right, Parker taking several hits to the chest while Sam took to the arm as well. For a moment, she feared she wouldn't make it out of there grasp alive, they seemed to have her pinned. Then she saw it, a clear area where she could make it to the front door. Without a second thought she bolted to the door. She continued to fire as she made her way. Then she made it, the door pressed open easily and she ran outside. Hurrying through the parking lot she looked about franticly, she didn't see her car.

A medium blue car sped up and screeched to a stop infront of her. "Get in!" cried a male voice.

Looking into the window she smiled, it was Jarod, here to save her. With easy movements, she opened the door and got in as Jarod sped away. Looking over to him she scanned his face. He hadn't changed since the Isle and that made her glad. "I know where your mother is." she said simply.

Jarod grinned, "Really?! How?" he asked trying to watch her and drive at the same time.

Parker smiled to herself and yet cringed at the thought, "You don't want to know. I'll tell you later." she responded, "So, what are we doing now?" she asked as she looked out the windshield.

Jarod chuckled and accellerated, "What I do best Parker...disappear."

FIN