Chapter 2

Third POV

We had just arrived at the helicopter bay where we would meet Chris, Kara's friend. Tex stopped the car before he turned around to the back seat, looking at Kathleen and Rachel. ''Please stay in the car before one of us comes to get you okay? Just to make sure it is save.'' He said to them before opening his car door and getting out along with Angel.

They both had a gun on them in case they needed it. They walked towards the small cabin by the bay and Angel knocked on the door. ''Who is there? And what do you want?'' we heard a man's voice from inside. ''This is Angel Josie King. We were sent by Kara Foster. My serial number is 2131196834.'' Angel spoke.

It was silent for a few moments. Angel and Tex looked at each other ready to get their gun when they heard the lock being opened from the inside. The door opened and the man looked at them. He gestured them inside. Angel looked at Tex. ''You can go. I will go to Rachel and Kathleen.'' Angel said while gesturing Tex to follow the man.

Angel by now knew that Tex was perfectly capable of protecting himself so she doesn't need to worry. Tex nodded before following the man inside. The door closing after him.

Tex POV

I followed the man inside. He holds his hand out for me to shake. ''I will get everything you need so you guys can go on your way as soon as possible. I know what is happening at the moment. I was a soldier before I got badly injured. Please follow me so you can get weapons and ammo for your mission.'' The man named Chris says.

After having received everything they needed I gave him the money we got together as a thanks for his help. ''Here take this. See it as our gratitude for your help'' I said while handing him the envelope. The man face lit up. ''You shouldn't have done that, but I really appreciate it.'' he responded.

After that they were on their way to the helicopter. A new mission in front of them.

Aboard The Nathan James

Lieutenant Mason had his usual shift in the CIC. Listening to incoming messages from land. They were nothing special. Well before the pandemic they would be called a disaster, but ever since the Red Flu had broken out it had become regular. Hearing people call over the radio for help. How he wished they could help all the people who called out, but he knows that it isn't possible.

Suddenly the radio crackled. ''Nathan James, searching for the commodore. We got company with us. I repeat, Nathan James , searching for the commodore. We got company with us.''

From the shock of hearing that voice he almost fell out of his chair, making the other crew look at him with confusion. He ran to the com and called the bridge. ''CIC to bridge, I request that the Captain and XO come to the CIC'' that was all he said before going back to his seat to listen to the message again.

When Tex and Kathleen had left the James they hadn't heard a thing from them. They had tried to make contact, but failed. The crew had thought the worst. So hearing his voice was relieving.

Mike Slattery's POV

A young ensign ran up to him and Tom in the P-way on their way to the bridge. ''Sirs Lieutenant Mason requested you presence in the CIC. It isn't clear about what, but it seemed important.'' The young ensign told them. I nodded while Tom thanked him.

When arriving in the CIC I immediately saw Mason at his spot listening to something. ''Lieutenant care to explain why we were requested to come here as fast as possible?'' I asked of him when he turned around to look at us.

''Sirs you wouldn't believe me if I told you. Listen for yourself'' he said while handing me and Tom the headsets. I took them and put them on while looking at Tom. He had the same confused expression as I.

Third POV

The commanders waited for what Lieutenant Mason thought was so important they had to hear. The radio crackled for some time. But then they heard it. That voice. Everybody would recognize that voice.

At first they couldn't believe what they heard. But the moment they let the message play again they heard something. ''We got company with us'' what was said.

The XO and CO looked at each other in wonder. What could that mean. Who is we and whom is the company with them?

A few days later

Third POV

While on the Nathan James they still haven't figured out who was coming with Tex, they had other things to do. They were after all after Peng. To stop him. They had come up with a plan and were about ready to execute it at night. The teams were ready to go.

Meanwhile in the chopper everything had gone good so far. They hadn't hit any obstacles. But the three of them knew that the closer they would get that there is a very good chance they will be on Peng's radar.

With Angel flying the chopper and Tex navigating they were on their way. ''How much further until we get there?'' Rachel asked them impatiently. The trip took some time and a few stops, but they were close. ''Approximately a 100 miles. So we will be there soon.'' Angel responded while turning around for a brief glance.

''Look out! Look out! Incoming'' Tex suddenly yelled making Angel turn around immediately. She dodged the missile just in time. Had she been two seconds later it would have been too late.

''What the hell was that'' Rachel said while looking out the windows with wide eyes. Worry written all over her face. Tex having the same worry on his face.

Suddenly the radar picked up another missile. Angel looked up alarmed. She activated the weapons and aimed. Waiting for the right moment to shoot. ''Why aren't you shooting? It is coming closer!'' Rachel yelled when she saw it coming from in front of them. ''Wait for it'' Angel said and just as Rachel thought it was to late Angel shoots the weapons, making the missile explode.

Angel manoeuvred the chopper around the explosion. That is when she saw it. A Japanese destroyer luring in the sea. Just then the destroyer launched another missile. Angel's eyes widened knowing she was too late to fire.

She turned around and grabbed the swimming vests. ''Jump now! The chopper in going to blow!'' she screamed.

Tex didn't hesitate to pull Rachel along with him out of the chopper. Angel just jumping a few seconds later. Into the dark ocean, not knowing what would happen next.