A/N: I've gotten a few comments on the character death, so I'll explain a little bit here. Next chapter is where it happens, so I am warning you all once again: THERE IS A MAIN CHARACTER DEATH. If you want to continue reading the story, go ahead. If not, that's okay too. I greatly appreciate everyone reviewing :) it keeps me going. As for the death, I will fully explain in the next chapter or the following one because I plan to have at least two more.
The moment had arrived. It was time to end this once and for all. Mac scanned the hand-picked officers, all lined up and in full gear. Flack stood alongside him as he issued orders.
"Sonny Sassone is located at the old warehouse, right alone the edge of the Hudson. We don't know his numbers, so we have to be cautious. You were all chosen for a reason. Remember your duty and your badge. This is a dangerous man; he must be taken down. Let's go."
As the officers filed out of the building and into their cruisers, no one was prepared for the event that was about to unfold.
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Sonny knew Mac would waste no time in trying to catch him. Rather that run, however, he stayed in the warehouse and prepared his men. Through connections only he had, he had gotten an entire stash of guns and ammunition. His voice boomed out throughout the empty building as he stood at the front, sharp eyes watching his crew's every movement.
"No more shall Mac and his gang interfere with my business. I'll wager he'll have a horde of officers with him, all ready to take me out. I want you to shoot as many bullets as you have at his fleet, but leave him to me."
He held up a wrinkled photograph of Danny that he had stolen long ago from Louie. "See this man here? He's mine as well. No one touch either of them, or you'll answer to me. Now let's move!"
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Police cars surrounded the warehouse and everyone took up their designated positions. Lindsay watched as Danny loaded his gun, eyes hard as flint. Her heart threatened to tear out from her chest, and when she spoke it held a note of worry.
"Be careful, Danny."
He looked up at her. "You too, Montana."
They hugged gratefully, knowing the danger they were running into. Danny pulled back to stare deep into her chestnut eyes.
"I love you so much. Whatever happens, we're in this together." He placed a soft kiss on her lips.
"I love you too."
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Mac stepped foot inside the warehouse, smelling the air for any strange scents. After a few silent moments he waved a hand, ushering some officers to move in. He spotted two men up ahead, bending over as if trying to lift heavy objects. Taking no chances, Mac barked out orders.
"NYPD! Turn around and put your hands where we can see them!"
The strange men obeyed without question, but as they turned Mac saw they had guns in their hands.
"Take cover!"
His fellow officers were quick to respond, but one was pierced by a flying bullet. Mac fired off shots relentlessly, determined to bring down the men and finish the on-going war with Sonny.
The battle had begun.