Fe'nos'tol White
About 2 days earlier
Outside Champlain Heights elementary school, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
A Black SUV was parked across the road from Champlain Heights. Inside The car were White, Otto, and another secret service member. Both white and Otto had a very apprehensive look on there face "Sir" Otto Began "Is this really necessary he is only a child, barley 7 years old. We already have the husband that should be more than enough to get her to come with us; I think you should reconsider this sir"
"It needs to be done" white replied emotionlessly. A bell rang and children began to pour out of the front doors of the school. The third man nodded indicating to white that he had spotted the target. They waited until the target had moved away from the crowd and moved into a relatively empty street "Move out" White snarled
"Sir" Otto began
"Don't question me" white retorted. White drove the SUV to the side of an innocent looking 7 year old boy. Otto jumped out and grabbed hold of the boy covering his mouth and silently pulled him into to back of the car
"I am so sorry kid" He whispered quietly so white couldn't hear him. They drove to a warehouse on the edge of the City which they were using as a HQ. Otto said nothing but just glared at White. White pushed Otto out of the way and carelessly dragged the child over to a black van and slid the door open to reveal a man who had been tied up, and obviously beaten.
"Daddy!" the child shouted. The barley conscious man made a grunting sound. White hit the child knocking him unconscious then tied him up by his father.
"Sir!" Otto vented his anger
"Shut up Otto and get in this van" Otto did as he was instructed. White instructed for four cars to follow him before he and another 2 of his goons climbed into the van.
Somewhere in Montana
"Mr. Sandeman" Zack began to speak. "Lydecker said you wanted to see me"
"Yes 599. I believe that the familiars have left some useful data behind when they were last at a disused military base near San Francisco. Lydecker will go through the mission in more detail with you. Any questions?"
"Will 493 be coming with me?"
"No, he has only just returned from is mission in Seattle" Sandeman added
"Thank you sir" Zack Finished as a smile began to appear on this face. "Just one thing sir, can I take the motorcycle?"
"Why yes you can" Sandeman laughed
Harbour Lights hospital: Seattle
"Hey Sam" Logan greeted the doctor
"Ok then what did you want to see me about Logan" Sam asked
"Well I can walk again, without the exoskeleton, not only that but I can walk, run and I am just generally stronger than I ever was, and I just wanted to see what you think" Logan said cheerfully. Sam asked Logan to take a seat, and then asked him to perform various exercises"
"Logan, this is unbelievable, you have made a full recovery. I don't understand how this can happen. And you feel no pain at all when you move your lower body?"
"Nope, so do you think It will stay like this, or will I lose control of my legs again, like last time" Logan asked
"I see no reason why you should ever need your wheelchair or exoskeleton again. And all this is from a single blood transfusion, it seems impossible, but here it is. Is there any chance I could have a sample of your friends blood?"
"I'm not sure that would be such a good Idea"
"Please Logan, It could help so many people, it could end paralysis, and so much more for ever"
"I'll see what I can do" Logan reluctantly replied "Just one more thing" Logan pulled out two blood samples. Sam developed a confused look. "Can you do a few tests on these, and let me know if you find anything……….. Unusual"
"Umm yea" Sam said with a confused look as Logan handed him the blood
"I need to be going now. Thanks for this" Logan said as he left. Logan drove over to what was once a parking lot on the edge of the city, but was now nothing more than an empty space with a few abandoned cars. He picked up a stone and effortlessly threw it; it traveled a big distance, a distance which many people would struggle to throw any thing. He noticed an old fence which was about 6 feet tall. He took a look at it then stretched his legs and broke in to a run. As he approached the fence he bent his legs and jumped. He kept going higher and higher until he cleared the fence and landed with a satisfied smile on his face. There was just one last thing he wanted to do……
Somewhere in Vancouver
A woman who looked identical to max was walking down an empty street holding a collection of shopping bags when she heard something behind her. She turned to see black van as she felt a gun pressed against the back of her head. She was about to attempt to disarm whoever was behind her when at least 20 men all dressed in combat gear burst out of a near by building and swarmed around her and raised their semi-automatic rifles. Before she had a chance to react white grabbed her and turned her towards the van and the door slid open to reveal an unconscious man with blood running down his face, and next to him a young boy, in a similar condition. The door closed as quickly as it opened and the van screeched away. The woman turned towards White with tears streaming down her face. "Let them go, Please let them go" She screamed
"453" White snarled "Do as I say and might let them breathe a little Longer, How about we make a deal. You do exactly as I say and when I'm done you can go back to play happy Families"
"Bastard" She hissed back "I don't know where she is if that's what you want"
"I'm afraid there is more to it this time 453. Now are you going to come with me like a good little girl, or do I kill them" White said with fake sincerity. He pulled out a pair of hand-cuffs, not that they would do much good and secured her.
"Ok now you have got me let them go" she said tearfully
"I can't do that, if I let them go what is there to stop you from running" White didn't wait for a response and threw her into his SUV.
Disused parking lot, Seattle
"So Logan, what did you drag me out here for?" Alec moaned
"Before we start, can you promise to not tell max about this?" Logan Asked
"You've got my word, but you know she will find out anyway"
"I'll take that chance" Logan smiled
"So what do you want Logan, I've got places to be"
"Hit me, and don't hold back" Logan said
"Ok, I know we have had our moments, but is it really a good idea to start a fight with a genetically engineered killing machine?"
"It's not a fight Alec, I just need to umm find something out" Logan continued
"Well if you say so" Alec Finished. He effortlessly took a pathetic punch at Logan. Logan grabbed hold of Alec's arm with unbelievable speed and force. He twisted Alec's arm before taking a punch at Alec's face and knocked him to the ground. Alec lay on the ground for a good 5 seconds. Stunned by what had just happened. I just got my ass kicked by a wheel chair bound ordinary. This can't be Logan. Alec leapt off the ground and kicked him in the waist line causing Logan to do nothing but stumble back. Alec kicked Logan Once More; Logan this time managed to block it and grabbed his leg making him fall to the ground. Alec pulled him self up and punched Logan's face knocking him to the ground. He Stomped his foot on Logan's neck, he was struggling to breathe. At that point time seemed to freeze for Alec. He looked down at Logan. I could do it and nobody would ever know. Max could be mine. I could snap his neck right now and Mr.Eyes-Only-Logan-Cale would be out of both our lives forever. I could finally have max all to my self. Alec bean to drift out of his mind and back into the real world, to see a helpless man on the floor struggling to breathe. Alec instantly released him. Logan hell bent on not letting Alec get the better of him blurred knocking him to the ground. Logan who was now exhausted relaxed and helped Alec up
"What the hell was that Logan?" Alec asked, still very shocked
"I don't know myself, ever since I had that blood transfusion from Joshua I've just been getting stronger and stronger, I just needed to test myself"
"You almost took me out there. It's like you are a transgenic now" Alec continued
"I know. I guess the only person who can tell me what is really going on is Sandeman" Logan added
"Good look" Alec grinned "And why exactly don't you want Max to know?" He asked
"I don't want to give her false hope, I don't want it to be like last time" Logan said as him mood dropped. "It's her Birthday tomorrow you know, you should do something for her" Logan finished, his mood picking up slightly.
Abandoned military base: San Francisco
Zack was told that the place would be empty, but he knew better than to go running straight in through the front door. He first took a look around the perimeter; there were no cars or anything to suggest that the place was occupied. He did notice that the front gate was covered with security cameras which still seemed active. He decided that the front wouldn't be the best point of entry. He silently moved down from the hilltop into a mass of trees and bushes at the side of the facility. He skulked through the bushes to the back where he took out a knife and cut a small hole in the fence. He moved through the hole in the fence and blurred over to an old outbuilding and took cover. He pulled out the map of the facility that Lydecker had provided him with and studied it for once more. The computer with the data he needed was on the far side of the upper floor. He once again blurred up the fire escape. He came to a locked door and pulled out his Lock pick. He opened the door a few inches, slid through the gap and closed it behind him. He moved into the shadows and looked around for enemy Soldiers, but to his relief, saw nothing. He looked across the hall way to see a small room with a desk and a computer. He moved through the shadows and powered up the computer. He entered some commands and began to download the data onto his PDA. Just as the transfer had finished, Zack heard a convoy of vehicles pull up out side. A swarm of men burst into the building dragging a Woman with them. I'm sure I know her from somewhere.
Flashback:
A group of children were in a dark hallway, one of them had a gun pointed at a man, and he too had a gun pointed at the child. He pulled the trigger and shot the child dead. The children dived out of the window. It was Lydecker with the gun? "What the hell?" zack mumbled out loud
Flashback:
Zack was in a hospital. He was being pushed along in a wheelchair. There was a woman sat on a bench reading a magazine. "Excuse me do I know you?" Zack asked
"No, I don't think so" She replied as he was pushed away, a tear began to roll down her face.
"MAX!" Zack shouted out. He hadn't noticed there was now a group of men in the hall way. He took cover behind the desk but it was too late. Four men stormed through the door with guns raised and pointed at Zack.
"What the hell are you doing here?" White shouted. Zack realized who this was. White, the man Sandeman had told him so much about. The man that could wipe out the human race.
"White" Zack spat. White grabbed the back of his neck
"Ahh 599" white sneered as he read Zacks" barcode "this is going to be interesting. Otto, hand me your taser"
Zack looked over at Otto. "Ott…" Zack began. Otto was shaking his head and mouthing the words "NO"
"This one took a bullet to the head" White began "Manticore, however managed to bring him back by fitting him with an electronic brain implant to allow his brain to function properly. The good thing is that a single…."
Zack leapt forward knocking two of whites Henchmen To the ground. White however was fast enough to grab Zack. The two men began grappling. White eventually managed to pull Zack down on to the ground. He placed the taser at the base of Zacks skull. "A single Jolt of electricity through his brain and he forgets everything he ever knew" zack began to scream as his body was violently shaking until he passed out "He could be very useful for us, lock him up with 453" White ordered Otto.
About an hour later white made his way to the basement where Sam, 453 was being held. He waltzed over to her cell – which wasn't much more that a cage and opened it "Take your clothes off" He ordered.
"Screw you pervert" she retorted with a disgusted expression on her face.
"Well you sure are a bitch, just like your twin" White added "And I don't want to see your body, I want to see the Runes" He finished as he moved over to her and attacked her knocking her conscious.
Otto came into the basement a while later as 453 began to wake in her 'cell' wearing nothing but her underwear
"Otto you don't need to be here" White snapped. Otto said nothing, he turned to face the wall and pulled out his pistol and attached the silencer. Otto spun round and pointed his gun at White. White made an attempt take the gun away. Otto was able maintain hold of the gun and pushed white to the ground. "What are you? You're one of them aren't you? Filth" White cowered. Otto still said nothing but rolled up his sleeve to reveal a symbol on his arm – The symbol of the familiars.
"Fe'nos'tol Brother" Otto smiled as he put a bullet through Whites head. He unlocked 453's cell and smiled weakly. I'm sorry, I don't know where he took them" he said sympathizing with her. He handed her clothes back. "Find Sandeman. You can get out through that window, they don't have any guards" He finished. He moved over to Zacks cell. "I Know you are confused right now, but go to Seattle, Find Max, and find Joshua, and take them to Sandeman" Otto handed Zack a Map and handful of money "It will come back, you will remember" Otto finished before he aimed his gun at himself and put a bullet in his own shoulder.
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