Sorry this chapter is so short, I just couldn't think of a good way to really extend it. Thank you for the reviews, I hope this doesn't disappoint. And don't worry, the next chapter is much longer.
Disclaimer: The Thunderbirds belong to other people, though the plotline is mine. And the line from the 3 Doors Down song "Landing in London" that is quoted belongs to the band and is off their CD "Seventeen Days"
I'll use your light to guide the way.
-3 Doors Down "Landing in London"
Chapter Two: A Terrible Clue
Scott flew Thunderbird One back to the Czech Republic with Gordon and Alan as passengers. He landed in the same exact place he landed in when he'd first arrived to the danger zone more than a full twenty-four hours before. They exited the craft, then went to the cave's entrance. There were people all around, including reporters.
What held Scott's interest were the detectives. After asking Alan and Gordon to stay put, he went over to get an update. Scott soon spoke to the man in charge and then filled in his brothers and father.
"The blood is Virgil's type," Scott reported. "And the two men that Virgil went looking for that are also missing have been identified. There's evidence that the two men kidnapped Virgil, but to what end is still unknown."
"Keep on them, Scott. I want to know who has my son, and where he is," Jeff said.
"Yes, sir," Scott replied, then signed off.
It was a while later when the same officer that Scott had spoken to earlier approached them.
"We have just learned that the two men came into a large sum of money a few days ago," the officer said. "The money came from a Malaysian dummy corporation. We are still looking into the trail."
The officer bowed out and the three brothers exchanged looks.
"The Hood," they said simultaneously.
Scott reported that bit of information to his father, and Jeff visibly paled.
"I will have John check into The Hood's recent prison activities," Jeff said. "I want the three of you to exercise extreme caution. If The Hood is involved…"
"Extra careful, Dad," Gordon replied. "Got it."
John contacted them a few minutes later, his face flushed.
"The Hood escaped a few hours before Virgil's disappearance," John reported. "It looks like this was all carefully planned."
"The Hood has Virgil," Scott said.
"Looks that way to me and Dad too," John replied. "Dad wants the three of you back home. He'll keep on the authorities, but we all need to regroup. Brains is coming up to get me in a little while."
Virgil had been missing for twenty-three hours when everyone regrouped on Tracy Island. Every shred of information was reviewed and studied, stories were told multiple times. And at the end, they had nothing to go on.
"Virgil's smart and resourceful," Jeff told his sons. "He'll find a way."
But he didn't convince anyone since he wasn't convinced of that himself.