Disclaimer: My name is not James Cameron. Nor am I related in any way. Enough said.
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Lydecker was reading over the report. This was definitely something to look into. "494 and 452 to my office," he says over the intercom. Both show up in no time. They stand at attention awaiting orders. "At ease soldiers. There is a situation in Seattle that I need the two of you to go deep-cover on. It seems that there is a man looking up information about people with barcodes on their necks. The problem is he is untraceable. The closest we can get is that he resides in Seattle. I need you two to go and scope out the city and see if you can find him. I then need you to capture him. You are not authorized to terminate. We need to know how he knows about us and who he is helping. Also download all files he has. They may be helpful later. Understood?"
"Sir yes Sir." They answer together.
"When do we head out Sir?"
"Leave time is in an hour. You'll take your motorcycles. It will be easier to navigate the city. Dismissed."
They salute and head to the barracks to grab a bag. "We're basically searching for a needle in a hay stack."
"Aw Maxie don't you think we can do it."
"Shut up you idiot. I'm just saying it won't be easy."
"Would it be any fun if it was easy?"
"Yeah but this means that I have to spend more time with you than I already do. Not to mention alone."
"Hey, I'm not that bad."
"Whatever let's just pack and get going." Alec shrugs and they get their bags ready and leave.
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Some time later they are at the city limits. They enter and search for a place to stay. "Hey you, why's that area empty?"
"They call it Terminal City. There was a chemical spill or something and it is dangerous for people to be there too long."
"Thanks." The man just walks off. "Looks like the perfect place for us Max. No one will come looking for us here."
"Okay well let's go see if we can find a decent apartment building." Alec nodds and they head inside.
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Jace and Biggs had been sent to LA. There was a possible female 09er spotting. They were roaming the city looking for any signs of the woman. "I hate searching big cities," Jace moans after they had been searching for two hours with not even a trail to follow.
"Hey we're lucky. Alec told me Max and him were sent to Seattle to search for someone," Biggs replies.
"Yeah that does sound worse. Anyway I'm pretty sure we should go to the slums. There is no way any smart person especially an X5 with even a little training would hide out in this upscale area."
"I think you're right. Let's head out." Jace nods and they make their way to the less extravagant side of LA.
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He was sitting at his desk working on an eyes only broadcast. He just finishes when he hears a noise. "Must you always do that Seth?" He asks as he turns around.
"Sorry Logan, but I have to practice. And why are you complaining? Don't you rely on these skills to get you things that you want?"
"Whatever, so did you get the information that I wanted?"
"Well someone is being an ass today. Maybe I'll just come back tomorrow." Seth starts towards the door.
"Wait, I have some more info for you."
Seth smirks and then turns around, "Oh?"
"Give me the information I asked for and then I'll tell you what I know."
"It's just as you thought. He is shipping young women to a barge in the middle of the ocean and then tricking families into paying him to find them. Of course he shows them pictures of dead girls and he and his men keep them for their own pleasure. Here are the coordinates." He throws a wad of paper at Logan. "My information?"
"Well I don't have much except this." He tosses Seth a file.
"So Zack has a bit of a record, why does that not surprise me?"
"I have to get back to work."
"Call me when you need me or have more information." Logan doesn't answer. His face is already glued to his computer screen. Seth walks out and suddenly his cell rings, "Hello?... What okay calm down… No it's fine. Come to Seattle and I will try and help okay?... Okay yeah see you soon." He hangs up and goes sprinting to his apartment to get everything ready.
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Brin hangs up the pay phone. She is so happy that Seth had made contact with her about a year ago. Not only does that mean she knows he is okay, but she can go to him when she needs help and she needs help. Those men have been chasing her for weeks. She sprints from the phone booth looking for the next place to take cover. Humvees suddenly turn the corner and she sees two people and runs up to them. "Can I stand behind you for a moment?" They nod and she ducks behind them just in time.
"Are they after you?"
"I think so. They have been following me for the past few weeks. I don't know what I did though. I was just doing what any normal person does. Thank you by the way."
"No problem, don't you think you should get out of town though?"
"Yeah, I'm heading to Washington to stay with a friend. You don't look like you're from around here."
"Oh we just came in to visit a friend, but we can't seem to find her."
"Maybe I can help."
"Oh that's okay we'll be fine. We have been looking for a few days. She must have left town."
"Oh well why don't you come with me to Washington? Who knows maybe she went there."
"Sounds like a plan. When do you want to leave and where do you want to meet?"
"Let's leave in two hours and what motel are you guys staying at we can leave from there." He gives her the name of the motel and they went their separate ways.
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At the motel Jace looks at Biggs, "So are we going to grab her now?"
"No she said she was staying with a friend. Probably another 09er."
"But our mission was her. Find her and bring her back. Maybe we should call the Colonel and see what he says."
Biggs nods and pulls out his phone. He places the call and waits, "Colonel Lydecker."
"Colonel this is 522."
"What is the situation?"
"We have found the rogue X5 barcode 734."
"Bring her back immediately."
"Sir there is something else. She is being chased by a military group and is going to leave LA to go to Washington."
"Grab her immediately."
"She says she's going to stay with a friend. I'm wondering if the friend is another rogue."
"Okay go to Washington with her and find out. Also contact 452 and 494 and let them know you are coming."
"Yes sir." Both men hang up.
"What did he say Biggs?"
"He said go with her and to contact Max and Alec."
Jace pulls out her phone, "This is 452."
"Max it's me. We're heading to Washington."
"Oh hey Jace… Why are you coming here?"
"Following dear old Brin, she may be leading us to another of our old unit."
"That's great. Are you coming to the Seattle area?"
"Not sure. I'll send you a text when we find out."
"Okay. Talk to you later. Alec and I have to go to work?"
"Work?"
"Yeah, I'll explain later." Jace laughs and they both hang up.
"Let's finish packing, she'll be here soon." Biggs nods and they throw their stuff into their bags making sure to cover up certain items.