Author's Note: Sorry for the wait, i was sick for a few day, and had writers block, but i'm good and back. enjoy.
Chapter 5: Encounters
The Rovers were shocked at Hunter's response. They never split their team like that before. Exile spoke, "comrade…are you sure? We never done that before."
Hunter just nodded, "I know but we have a lot of ground to cover and this is the only way."
Everyone was silent for a bit. Soon they all agreed with the plan. "Ok Huntie, how should we do this?" Colleen asked.
"We split up, and head to certain parts of the ship and secure them. And we also have to be on the look out for their boss's lieutenants and the hostages. Once they're taken care of we'll take out their boss. Everyone understand?" they all stayed silent for a bit then nodded. "Alright, Me and Colleen will go topside and check things there. Axel and Ariel, you two will go for the cargo holds and check for the hostages there. Blitz, you and Krystal will take the crew quarters. And Exile you Shag and Muzzle take care of security." Blitz was a bit surprised at what Hunter said. "So if there are no questions lets move out."
Just before they went their own way Blitz went over to Hunter. "Hunter why did…"
Hunter then spoke, "get to know her some more, and plus I know you're strong enough to protect her."
Blitz then smiled, "thanks."
"No problem buddy," Hunter said lastly as him and Colleen went their way. Blitz sighed then went over to Krystal. They both then headed for their assigned area.
Hunter and Colleen went trough an open door and found some stairs. They started to ascend to the top. They climbed three sets before they found a ladder that led to a trapdoor. "Guess we should go up," Hunter said. Colleen nodded as they both started to climb up. Hunter then opened the door and lifted it slightly so he could look out. They were at the surface, and he could see they were behind some a pile of wooden boxes. He opened it more and climbed up. He helped Colleen up and then crouched behind the boxes. They saw some of the guards there, about twenty, some crates scattered all over. They all seemed to busy searching threw all the boxes and crates. Hunter wondered something. "There're no jets onboard so what would make this ship valuable for them to take."
"Don't know Huntie, but it looks like they are too busy to notice us," Colleen said.
"Well since they're busy lets try to sneak up on them. We'll use the crates for cover and take them out one by one."
Colleen nodded, "yes, but it's going to be a lot harder since it's the two of us."
Hunter nodded as well, "I know, we just have to be more careful. You ready?"
"Yes Huntie." They both looked at each other as they did a quick kiss, and then moved.
Ariel and Axel moved down a set of small stairs. The lighting was a bit dark but they could see. They hall had some pipes on the top and some on the side. They kept walking until they were at a small intersection. Axel spoke, "Which way do you think we should go?"
Ariel shrugged, "I'm not sure, what do you feel?"
Axel began looking at each hall. "This way." They then head down the hall for a bit. Ariel turned and saw something, "Axel look a map."
Axel stopped as well and looked. There was indeed a map posted on a wall. "Good work, now lets see…" they both studied the map trying to find where they were. Axel then pointed to a spot on the map, "The cargo holds are right there and we're…right here." He said pointing to a spot on the map.
Ariel then spoke, "looks like the only way to get there is going through the engine room."
Axel nodded, "I know so we…" Axel was interrupted when he sensed something. "Someone's coming."
He grabbed Ariel and they squeezed in a small space to the side. They both held each other close as they heard footsteps followed by a few voices. "…So why aren't they carrying their guns in there?"
They heard the voices grow louder, "because they reported a small gas leak inside the room. Just one small spark will cause…well you know."
Ariel and Axel then held their breaths as they saw the guards stop next to them, but because of the lighting they couldn't be seen. "So what are they carrying?"
"Just some batons that's it. Besides the exit to the cargo holds is lock and Mac has the key for it. But right now lets go see how those guy topside are doing."
With that the two guards left. Axel and Ariel then breathed in relief as they came out of their hiding spot. Axel spoke, "well we don't have to worry about getting shot at then."
Ariel nodded, "I know, well lets go then."
Axel nodded, "alright." With that they ran down the hall towards the engine room.
Blitz and Krystal were walking through some halls trying to find the crew quarters. Both of them were silent. Blitz was a bit nervous being alone with her but managed to keep his cool. He looked back at her and broke the silence, "Are you ok?"
Krystal looked at him and nodded, "yes, but I'm just…"
Blitz knew what she meant and spoke, "it's alright, it's common for that to happen."
"Were you like this?" Krystal asked/
"A little," Blitz responded. "Just don't worry and you'll be fine."
She smiled, "thanks…so how long have you all been together?"
Blitz responded, "over three years. Things with me were a little bad but things got better over time."
Krystal wondered, "What happened."
They both stopped as Blitz spoke, "I acted immature for a while. I challenged Hunter's leadership many times, and tried hitting on Colleen many times."
"Why did you do that?" she asked.
Blitz was silent for a sec. he didn't want to say it, but when he looked at Krystal's face he started feeling like he could tell her anything. "I was unsure about my role on the team. I thought I would feel more important if I was leading. Plus I thought having Colleen with me would make things better."
"Then what happened?" Krystal asked.
"I started seeing that Hunter and Colleen were falling in love and when I saw them like that I relished that they were meant to be. Then I relished all my immature acts I've been doing. I stopped it all and became a better friend for them, and they were glad for that."
"That's nice, I'm glad it all worked out," Krystal said.
"Thank you," Blitz said smiling. He just kept looking at her in silence. He started into Hazel eyes, and the feeling he had for her surface again. He had to tell her how he felt, but now wasn't a good time but he had to. "Krystal I need to tell you something."
"What is it?" she asked.
Blitz had trouble trying to piece together the words, "it's just…it's just that I…" Just then they heard the sound of the footsteps, "someone's coming, come on!" Krystal nodded as they ran down the hall.
Exile, Shag, and Muzzle were walking through rooms similar to the ones they were in. they too didn't find anyone in their area. Exile spoke, "Nobody is around, I wonder where everyone is?"
Shag then spoke, "Ri Rave Ra Rad Reeling Rout Rhis (I have a bad feeling about this.)"
Exile turned to Shag, "don't worry comrade we'll be ok…I think I see another door over there." There was indeed another door nearby. It was a watertight door, so Exile grasped the handle and started turning it until it opened. They entered a larger area, it looked like maintenance for any jets that would be onboard. The area was large, had some large canisters, welding equipment, some large toolboxes, and large scrap metal. "Wow big area."
They started walking in the area looking, unaware they were being watched. A security camera on the wall saw them. Jake, who was still in the security room nearby was watching them. He saw them and smiled. He used his radio and contacted the Captain, "Captain Rios we have some intruders in the maintenance area."
Back on the top the some of the guards were unloading the crates on top. Two of them just finished with one. "That's another one."
"Then go check the other one behind this one."
"Fine, but at least help me."
The guard walked behind the crate, out of eyesight, but he didn't see a hand cover his mouth and chop his neck knocking him out. Colleen lowered and placed him on the ground and gave a thumbs up to Hunter. They already taken out ten of them without being spotted just then the other guard came and then Hunter repeated the process with him. Hunter then whispered to Colleen, "alright that's half of them."
"Right, now lets take out the rest…" they were interrupted when they heard a loud voice.
"Come Out now Intruders!! We can see you!!"
Both Hunter and Colleen froze. They both peaked around the corner and saw the guards pointing their guns at the spot they were hiding at. They also saw one person who was different, whom they assumed was one of the lieutenants. Hunter and Colleen were in a bind and had to figure a way out.
Axel slid open a door and him and Ariel were greeted by the sounds of the engine running. They also smelled the gas the guards were talking about. They then proceeded inside carefully. The room was mostly filled with the engines, and had stairs that led to a couple of walkways on top. They both then looked around the area. Axel spoke, "Ariel no one's here."
She nodded, "I know, it's strange." They walked into the middle of them room.
Once they did they heard to sound of the door sliding shut and then heard a voice. "We got them trapped in here, find them and remember not to use your guns."
"Got it Mac."
The light in the room was dim, so Axel and Ariel moved into some shadows.
Blitz and Krystal ran into a room, still hearing footsteps behind them. they were in a storage area since there were some metal crates stacked up. "We got to hide out here," Blitz said.
Krystal nodded, "I know." They both then ran behind some crates.
Louis and his men ran into a storage room, right where they heard the intruders run into. He turned to his men, which was comprise of ten, "They ran in here, search and find them."
"Yes sir." His men said.
Exile, Shag, and Muzzle found a another door that led to the security room, but there was a problem. Exile spoke, "where is door handle?" Shag then began to shake a bit.
Just then they heard a voice, "looking for this!"
They turned and saw ten men behind them, at least twenty feet away. One of them were holding the handle they needed.
All the rovers were now occupied with someone, and now had to think of a plan to take them out.
A/N: hope you like, i tried with explaining the areas. i'll try not to take much time with the next chapter. next one will be out soon.