Chapter 14
Jodie's POV
I glanced at the car mirror, "Looks like we're being followed, and guess who."
Agent Andre Camel took his eyes off the road for a brief second, "Gin."
I noticed the diverse reaction between the two teenage boys. Shinichi Kudo stiffened and his face had a serious almost afraid look. While Joe Hardy on the other hand had a look of blank confusion "Gin?" he asked.
There was an uncomfortable silence, finally Kudo said, "He's one of the Organization's deadliest members. He's the one that sent me into hiding."
"And he also thinks the two of you are dead so keep your head low." I said. Agent Camel pulled his hat lower and Kudo did the same with his hood.
Joe glanced curiously at Agent Camel, "Why do they think you're dead?"
The rest of us just said, "Need not to know." Joe obviously recognized the term and didn't ask again.
"Should I try to lose them?" Asked Agent Camel.
I glance at the mirror again. "You can try. But since they aren't being discreet about following us they obviously don't intend for us to survive," I said gravely
The four of us fell into silence as Agent Camel floored the acceleration, when suddenly…
'BANG!!!'
One of the tires blew out, and I highly doubt it was a coincidence. A glance out the window confirmed my theory when I saw the shadow of a sniper on a nearby rooftop.
Agent Camel was able to keep control over the car, but for how long was anybody's guess. "We have to pull over," He said, his entire focus directed towards keeping us from spinning out of control, at the same time keeping up our speed.
I glanced at the mirror again. Gin's car was slowly closing in. I could actually see his face through the windshield now. He had a surprised expression on his face. I guess he underestimate Camel's driving skills, not that they knew it was him.
"Keep it up as long as you can," I ordered, "When you can't hold it any longer try to park where we'll have some cover." While this was being said I was punching a furious text message to James Black.
Three minutes past. Camel was doing a good job but it couldn't last forever. Gin's car was gaining on us bit by bit. Soon he would be close enough to shoot another tire.
"There," Kudo said pointing towards an old abandoned parking garage.
There was no time to argue, Camel swerved the car into the garage at the last second. This also seemed to surprise our pursuers as they drove right past it.
I could hear the shriek of car breaks as we exited the car. We didn't have much time.
"Camel," I shouted tossing him a piece of paper," go to this address and meet James and tell him where we are, I'll take Joe and Shinichi to some place safe."
Agent Camel nodded and took off, the rest of us tore through the garage as fast as we could. Finally we saw a sign that said exit. Unfortunately that exit led into the old building that the parking garage belonged to. I'd seen the building from the outside before entering the garage. It had been damaged by a fire and would soon be torn down.
Even though it wasn't safe the three of us had to pause a moment to catch our breaths. All three of us seemed to be in good physical shape, so Joe and I regained our composure pretty quickly. Shinichi on the other hand…
"Aak," He gasped clutching at his chest. He then doubled over as if in pain.
"Shit," he hissed, "Not now."
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Shinichi's POV
'Thu-Thump'
I doubled over at the familiar but dreaded pain. "Shit, not now," I gasped.
"What's wrong?" Asked Jodie-sensei with concern and suspicion in her voice.
I straitened up, "It's nothing," I said dismissively. While in my head I was cursing the antidote in every language I knew for its impeccable timing.
Neither was convinced, "Ran told me there've been occasions where you seemed to be experiencing pain in your chest. Is that what's happening now?"
"I said it's nothing," I said starting forward. "Besides this isn't the time or place to discus this."
They didn't argue as we hurried through the building searching for an exit. Finally we found one. Just as Joe was about to head for it Jodie-sensei grabbed him and ducked behind a corner. I followed her example on the other side.
I soon saw the reason behind her actions. Gin and Vodka were standing guard, blocking the exit.
"You sure we need to do this Aniki," Vodka was asking.
"Yes, but only until the explosives are planted, this is their only escape," answered Gin cocking his gun.
This was not good. The building we were in was rickety enough as it is. An explosion would cause the whole building to collapse. And I suspected Gin was right about that being the only exit.
Another wave of hot pain ripped through my body. It wouldn't be long now. We were running out of time.
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Joe's POV
I didn't see any options, either we run out and get shot, or we wait and get squashed. Things were looking pretty bleak
"Psst,"
Both Agent Jodie and I glanced over at Shinichi. He wasn't looking so hot, correction he did look hot just not in a good way. Even from across the hall I could see he was covered in sweat, and I might have been imagining it but I could have sworn I saw steam coming off his skin.
"Keep hidden then make a break for the exit." He whispered.
I was about to ask what he meant when he then knocked over some unidentifiable charcoaled remains making a loud crash. Then he turned on his heel and ran.
Instinctively Agent Jodie and I ducked out of sight as Gin and Vodka dashed past us in pursuit.
My first instinct was to go after them. But Agent Jodie grabbed my arm and pulled me out the door.
"Don't worry," she gasped as we ran, "Shinichi Kudo is no idiot. If he did something like that he must have a plan."
However we had barely run a block when…
'BOOM'
An explosion sounded and the entire building was reduced to ruble.
Agent Jodie and I stared for a brief second then continued to run. But I know the same questions were running through both of our heads. 'Did he have enough time, did he escape?' I continued to wonder that as a new FBI van picked us up and drove us to safety.
End Chapter 14
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A/N I can't believe that every one thought it was Akai driving the car, yes I know he wears a hat but Shinichi was already using a hood and I didn't want to sound repetitive.