Old Enemies And New Friends

Disclaimer: The characters are not mine well all except Kaydee and her grandma.

Glad you are all still enjoying it. I think its time for some real drama. Can the others find them before the Hood kills them or Jeff is forced to close down.

Chapter 7

Lottie paced up and down the kitchen worrying about her grandaughter. She had called to say they would be home in fifteen minutes but that was two hours ago. Jeff wandered in to spot her pacing.

"Are you ok Lottie," he asked.

"No I am worried about Kaydee. She should be home by now. They left like two hours ago and it is a fifteen minute drive home."

"Maybe thay went for a drink."

"No Kaydee would have called. She always does."

"Well perhaps they got held up."

"Yeah maybe. I will give her boss a call just to check.

Virgil woke up with a pounding headache. His ribs were hurting again so he knew he must have injured them once more. He looked around to see where he was. He was in what looked like a basement. He suddenly spotted Kaydee lying on the floor. She was still unconscious. He crawled over to her.

"Kaydee can you hear me," he said checking her over. She had a nasty bruise on the back of her head but otherwise she seemed ok. She groaned and then opened her eyes.

"Hey you ok?"

"Tell me that was all a nightmare?"

"I wish I could honey."

"Man my head hurts," she said rubbing it.

"You got a nasty bump on the back."

"Great. What about you."

"I've got a bump too and my ribs hurt," he replied wincing. She gently lifted his top up to see new bruising on his chest.

"Looks like you may have cracked them again."

"Great. Guess I wont be back on active duty for a while."

"Are you really a member on International Rescue?"

"Yes I am."

"Wow. Are the rest of your family involved too."

"Pretty much. I'm sorry I couldn't tell you."

"It's ok. I know you guys have to have secrecy. I understand Virgil."

"I knew you would."

"Ah my guests have woken up. How are we this morning?" asked the Hood coming into the room.

"Why don't you let Kaydee go. You have me you don't need her," said Virgil angrily.

"Oh but I do. You may be willing to die to keep the secret but is she. Would you be willing to let her die to save International Rescue."

"Don't tell him anything," she said.

"He will my child. If he doesn't Jeff Tracy will close down. Have fun. I have a call to make," said the Hood and he left them alone. Kaydee shivered. Virgil pulled her into his arms and held her. How could he have gotten her into this.

Virgil and Kaydee had now been missing all night. Everyone was worried. Ruth Tracy was trying to keep Lottie calm. Suddenly the phone rang. Jeff answered.

"Hello."

"Hello Mr Tracy. How are you," replied the voice. Jeff instantly knew it was.

"Hood," he said. All the others instantly looked up and the colour drained out of most of their faces.

"Thats right. I have your son and his lady friend."

"What do you want."

"I want you to close down International Rescue and give me all the crafts."

"And if I say no?"

"Then I will kill them both. Your son says he will die for the outfit but I know he wont let her die."

"Why are you doing this."

"I want you out of business permanently. Do this and I will let them go. You have six hours to release a statement announcing your closure. Goddbye Mr Tracy," he said and the line went dead.

The others all looked towards him. They had heard the whole conversation. Scott was shocked that Virgil had been willing to die just to protect their secret. Alan and Gordon just wanted to get rid of the Hood. Jeff didn't know what to do anymore. He ran out of the room.

6 HOURS TO GO: Making a Plan

"Are you ok Virgil?"

"Yeah. I am just trying to make a plan," he said sitting up. He felt a lump in his back pocket. He pulled out the item and grinned.

"What is it Virgil?"

"My communicator."

"Can we contact the others with it?"

"I hope so. Here goes," he said. Checking it wasn't broken first.

"Virgil to Scott. Come in Scott."

"Virgil it's Scott. Where are you?"

"Not sure. A basement somewhere."

"Are you both ok."

"Yeah. Can you find us Scott."

"Of course little bro. You just hang in there ok."

"Scott, Gordon head back to the island and TB2. We may need her. Brains can you get a lock on Virgil?"

"Aalmost Mmr Tracy."

"We will back dad."

"Very good Scott."

Scott and Gordon headed off. They had to be quick. It would take them nearly four hours to get TB2 back here. They raced off Brains meanwhile was trying to find Virgil. All the equipment he needed was on TB2 so it was taking more time. John helped him out.

5 HOURS TO GO: The lovers talk.

Virgil was freezing cold. Kaydee was shivering beside him. He got her to sit between his legs and wrapped his arms around her. She laid her head back on his chest.

"Do you think your brothers will find us in time?" she asked.

"I hope so," he replied. He knew his brothers would do all they could to save him.

"They all seem wonderful."

"They are every one of them."

"I wish I had a family like yours."

"Well when we get out of this you will."

"Maybe."

"What do you mean maybe. You know everything about me now. We can be together now."

"I don't know Virge. You have this whole mad life. Do you even have room for me in there."

"Yes. When we get out. Come to the island with me."

"Ok if we get out of this alive I will," she said turning to look at him. He smiled at her then kissed her gently.

4 HOURS TO GO: The brothers talk.

"Scott."

"hm."

"Would Virgil really die to keep International Rescue going?"

"I don't know Gordo. I wish I did."

"I can't believe he would put a price on his own life."

"I know but he is looking at all the lives that would be lost if we closed down."

"Will Dad close it down to save Virgil."

"I don't know. Its not only Virgil's life at stake though is it."

"No. Dad would never put an innocent persons life at risk."

"No he wouldn't. Lets hope we can find Virge before he has to make any decision."

Meanwhile back at the farmhouse Alan was talking to John.

"Johnny how can we have found him only to lose him again," said Alan feeling scared. He loved his brother and couldn't bear to lose him again.

"I know Al but we haven't lost him yet," replied John pulling his little brother to him for a hug.

"We have to get rid of the Hood once and for all."

"Yes and we will get Virgil back too."

"Thanks John. You always know how to make me feel better," said Alan pulling away from John. Everyone turned to John with their problems. He always knew what to say.

3 HOURS TO GO: Decision Time

Jeff sat with his mother and Kyrano in the kitchen. His mother had given Lottie something to help her sleep for a while. How could he close down and let that mad man take his craft. All those innocent lives that would be lost. Then another thought came in to his head. How can you let your son and that nurse die. Jeff didn't know what to do.

"Son are you ok?"

"Yes mother. I have to make a decision."

"Wait for Scott and Gordon to return first."

"That may be too late."

"I know but how can you make a decision like this."

"Good question."

Suddenly John ran in.

"Dad we have found them. They are in an old warehouse. Its about three miles from here."

"Great son."

"See now you don't have to make that decision now," said Ruth.

"I may still have to yet."

"Dad you know Virgil would never forgive you if you gave up International Rescue."

"I know but how can i let him die."

"You cant son. You will never forgive yourself."

"I know what I have to do. I will tell you if and when I need to."

2 HOURS TO GO: Time for Action.

The four brothers arrived at the warehouse. It was massive and would take time to search. Brains could not pinpoint the exact location of Virgil and Kaydee due to interference from the Hood.

"Ok lets split up. John, Alan you go to the right. Gordon and me will go to the left. Stay in touch ok."

"FAB." the two brothers chorused and headed off. Scott pulled out his gun and went the other way. Gordon quickly followed him. They were all nervous. Each one knew the Hood could pounce at any time but they had to find Virgil and Kaydee.

John and Alan headed up some stairs. John knew Virgil had fallen for Kaydee and would do anything to keep her safe. Suddenly they heard a noise up ahead.

"Careful Alan."

"Ok," replied Alan and they approached the door. John opened it with his gun pointed into the room. Relief washed over him when he realised it was Virgil and Kaydee.

"John to Scott."

"Go ahead John. Have you found them."

"Yes. We are in the far righthand side of the warehouse, two floors up. Be careful. No sign of the Hood yet."

"FAB. We are on our way."

"Virgil are you ok?"

"Yes. You found us then?"

"Of course. Where is the Hood?"

"I don't know. We haven't seen him in a while."

"You ok Kaydee?"

"Yes thanks John. Glad to see you."

"Aah. A family reunion. How sweet," said the Hood entering the room. John and Alan instantly swung round guns pointed.

"Naughty, naughty. Put them down now or she dies," he said swinging his gun round to face Kaydee. John and Alan dropped thier guns knowing that the others were on their way.

"I now get to kill three of you in one go. I wonder where the other two are. No matter you will all be dead before then."

"Let Kaydee go," yelled Virgil.

"No. You all die now. You should have followed my orders."

"You don't need her," said John. Kaydee had backed away to the wall. The gun was still pointed at her.

"Oh but I do. Your father will lose all of you and a poor innocent girl. How will he ever live with himself."

"You only have three of us," said Alan.

"I know but the others are busy at the mo. I have left them some little bombs to play with. Now enough small talk," he said grinning wickedly. He turned his gun to face the three men. Kaydee screamed no and moved forward. The gun went off and somebody fell to the floor.

Authors Note: What a cliff hanger hey. Who got shot and did they die. Keep reading to find out. Please keep reviewing guys.