Hello people who are wandering what happened to me! I'm sorry for making you wait so much but I realized I was going through a major writer block and there was no way I was going to stop right now. So I decided to start working on some ideas that have been itching to come out, and after I started going there was no way to stop me! SO the next chapter is already done, I only have to wait for Hippie Vampire to finish beta-ing and it's done (thanks for your help for this chapter girl!) and big thanks to everybody who reviewed/alerted this story! Love you people!
The Infiltration
It was already ten o'clock when Matthew Williams got up and started preparing some pancakes. He knew that soon his brother would wake up, stomach growling and tripping over anything that was in his path whining about not getting enough sleep. Matthew would then remind him that he had three days off, in which he could do whatever he wanted. At this Alfred would then groan, this time whining about not having anything to do.
They could pretend last night had never happened.
With a snort, the soft-spoken blond shook his head. He was still trying to wrap his mind around the information that he had received last night. The little Hybrid... Arthur, his memory supplied, had fallen asleep in the couch some time last night while he got over the initial shock. Kumajiro had fallen asleep right beside his new playmate and the younger blond wrapped himself around him. Even Matthew had to admit, with everything going on, that those two did make an adorable picture.
Matthew had then demanded an explantion, and God, what an unexpected explanation it was. Had anybody else told him that his brother would one day be saved by a pack of Hybrids and that said brother would actually care for them, he would have laughed at their face.
After he had called an ambulance for them of course.
Sighing, the young man decided to concentrate on the breakfast, missing the sound of small feet making their way towards him.
"Francis? I'm hungry."
Turning around in surprise, the blond man blinked a few times. The little Bunny Hybrid (Arthur, Arthur) stood right there, in the middle of his kitchen, completely unaware of the fact that he wasn't talking to Francis.
Who was Francis anyway? Searching in his memory for anything his brother had told him last night, he remembered that Francis was in fact a Fox Hybrid; a supposedly sly, perverted Fox Hybrid.
Blinking a few times more, Matthew finally studied the Rabbit Hybrid. He was quite small for some one in their teens (Alfred had said he was sixteen now hadn't he?) and he looked quite well... childish. Especially with that cloak (he had to remember to buy the poor kid something to wear because that looked old and dirty enough to be one of his grandmother's rags) and the fact that he looked more asleep than awake. He was rubbing his hand against his eye and a yawn made its way out of his mouth, while both of his ears were slightly droppy, as if they weren't totally awake.
"I'm not Francis," was the only thing he was able to say at the moment. "Hungry?" Seeing the younger teen flinch and blink in surprise as the memories resurfaced, he felt a sharp need to wince. Smooth, Matthew, real smooth. "I made some pancakes?" Why was he feeling as if he was burying his own grave?
The other one blushed slightly. "Sorry. I just didn't mean to... I had kind of forgotten..." He never managed to finish his sentence, but he did manage to resemble a tomato. Chuckling, the older one just waved him off, wandering if the Hybrid in front of him was actually sixteen.
"Pancakes?" He offered again, smiling at the hasty nod he got in answer. He was really too cute.
Settling himself in the table, the young Hybrid watched his back warily, looking for any brusque movement. He only relaxed when a plate of pancakes had been placed in front of him and Matthew had sat as well. He ate his pancakes carefully, searching for any weird aftertaste. He found none, but his eyes did widen in surprise when he tasted chocolate.
"Do you want any honey with them?"
Arthur simply shook his head, looking at the blond like any animal would have done at an intruder. He didn't look very dangerous, but he had to be careful. If he wasn't, maybe they wouldn't be able to get Adolf and the others out and that was the last thing he wanted. He had heard stories about the prisions they were placed in. Nobody had ever come out of them alive.
They both fell into an uncomfortable silence. Neither knew what to say to the other and they both simply looked away from each other. Matthew concentrated in finishing Alfred's breakfast and Arthur kept his eyes on his food. When Alfred walked in, huge grin in his face and completely refreshed, they visibly relaxed. Behind him was Kumajiro, who had walked came in, in search of the Bunny Hybrid and his master.
Strutting over to his playmate, the polar bear pleaded with his eyes to be picked up, which Arthur did with great pleasure. He simply couldn't resist those shiny black eyes.
None of them knew what to say to each other so they ate in silence. At least at first but quickly Alfred started talking none stop, telling everyone about his mission. He really hated silence.
"... you should have seen old Beilschmidt's face when we showed him our teams. I thought he was going to explode!" He laughed heartily at the end, more to cover the silence than about his captain's face. Although it had seriously been funny.
Sighing, Matt got up, picking up the dirty dishes in his way. He had to go to the university today, since they were Tuesday and they were having a field trip to the forest to check out the fauna. He had seriously hesitated between being a doctor and a veterinarian, but in the end he had decided to become the later. He worked far better with animals than with humans.
"You better keep an eye on Arthur while I'm away," he told his brother just before he left. The mentioned Hybrid was playing with Kumajiro in his room and they were both alone in the hallway. "And while you're on leave, you better buy him some clothes. That cloak looks old enough to belong to our grandmother."
Pouting Alfred crossed his arms. "Don't worry; I will take perfect care of him.I can take care of myself while you are away, so how hard can it be?"
"I was afraid you would say something like that."
Everything had been set in place. All they had to wait was for their contact to activate their tiny bomb and they were in. They had studied the plans their contact had handed over and they had made a quick plan. Their plan was rudimentary at best, but they really didn't have much time. They weren't quite sure how their contact was going to work things out but they had contacted Toris. He had assured them that everything was in place and they were only waiting for the right moment. He was just waiting for his signal so that he could shut down the power.
It was a tiny one, hardly enough to kill anyone but big enough to cause a commotion. While everybody was in frenzy, trying to keep things under control they would shut down the main power, turning of the cameras and movement detectors so that they could infiltrate the place.
Yao and Jenny were waiting in a rooftop that towered over the headquarters. When the bomb activated they would jump down, landing in the HQ's roof. From there they would simply open the window of the room beside the one that held the prision's blueprints.
That room was completely closed of. There were no windows and the only way to enter it was through a door. To open it you needed not only the key card that only the General had, but you also had to go through a handprint and eye scanner and give a sample of your blood. What's more, the whole system was completely independent from the main power house, so it would have kept running even if they shut down the power. The only one who could open it was the General and he hardly ever brought people with him when he went there. It was extremely hard, near impossible to reach that place.
Thank God then they had a computer genius in their team.
Kiku had managed to enter the main system the day the had been handed the blueprints. It had taken him the whole night and twenty cups of strong coffee (which he only drank to keep himself awake, he very much preferred tea) but he had done it. From there he had forced the security system to see Yao as another General. Once they had been able to get in Kiku would destroy the whole information the system had so that they wouldn't be able to track them down.
So while Yao and Jenny got inside the room, Kiku and Yong Soo would be waiting near the prision, so that people would believe that everything was an attempt to get the newly captured Hybrids out. This would then make people concentrate on the other building and leave the coast clear for the others. They just had to make sure they were seen, but that they didn't get caught.
And everything had gone as planned in the beginning. Yao and Jenny had gone through the window without problems and when they opened the door nobody had been on sight. They had walked slowly to the other room, making sure they went unnoticed. When they had reached the door Yao had brought out the key card, which one of their few contacts had been able to make with the help of Kiku. They had gone through the whole thing without problems, but neither of them noticed the tiny light that had turned on when they walked through the door.
A mistake that could very well cost them dearly.
The whole room was silent and dark. It smelled sickly clean, reminding them both of hospitals. Ordering the light to turn on, they both closed the door, in case somebody happened to walk by. Acting quickly, they both started looking for the blueprints.
Everything was perfectly organized, following the order of the alphabet. They quickly realized, while they checked out the Ps that not only did the room held the blueprints of different facilities and places that were under the control of the HQ, but it also had the many plans and projects that the SA had used or was planning on using.
"This is worth gold," Jenny whispered, gazing at the information mine they had found. She had an old-fashioned earpiece in her left ear and wore a skin-tight, black outfit. She had a belt low on her hips, where she had her gun and some explosives, in case they had to do a quick escape. Yao, who wore a similar thing nodded softly.
"We don't have time for this. Help me find the blueprints." the Chinese descendant muttered, remembering their mission.
The young Cat Hybrid wanted to complain, but she kept silent. She greatly respected her alpha leader and knew that they had to get finished with this mission quickly. They had quickly found the papers and while Yao took careful pictures of each paper, making sure with his digital camera that everything could be seen clearly, Jenny decided to snoop around. She wasn't exactly breaking orders, since they had found the blueprints. Normally she would have kept an eye on the door, but she felt pretty much confident, so she didn't think anyone had seen them sneak in.
A grave mistake when on a mission.
The fiery redhead looked around, looking for something that may clue them about what those SA agents were planning. Nothing really caught her eye, until she reached the X section.
She had never quite understood why people still kept doing papers when you could save everything in a small disk. But considering the talents Kiku had with a computer, she supposed that it could be even worse if you kept everything in something so small that could be so easily lost or stolen. For that reason she was shocked to find a small disk. It would have easily fit in her palm, she thought taking the disk slowly, feeling its importance in her hand. Curious, she studied the case in which it had been placed.
It was not descriptive black, simple and sraight to the point. The only thing that could clue her on what it was (and even then, it didn't help much) was the small red X that was on one of the sides. She believed that there was something else written in black, but it was hard to tell, even with her enhaced vision. She brought out another disk case, this one being hers. It was very much the same, except without the red X and was a little bit bigger.
Comparing them both, she hesitated for a second, looking over to her alpha. Yao was practically finished, and she didn't have much time to decide. Should she leave it? Take it?
Before she could reach a decision the door was forced open, freezing both Yao and her for a second. They had been found. She didn't have much of a choice. Leaving behind the fully black case, she took the one marked X with her, hidding it within her uniform. She would ask Kiku to check it out later.
Ivan Braginski had been at the camera room when everything started. He hadn't felt the explosion, but he had indeed been present when the power went off. Luckily the sun was still up, so they had no need for some extra light. He had ordered his men to head over to the prision, incase the Hybrids attempted an escape. Meanwhile another part of the agents had gone to the main power room, to figure out what had happened. The rest had been sent to investigate the explosion. He himself had gone to that direction, intent on finding out how a bomb had made its way within the building. But he had met Captain Beilschmidt on his way there and Beilschmidt had assured him that he will take care of the situation. Just when he was making his was to the prision, his watch beeped red.
Shocked, the giant actually stopped for a few seconds as the information made its way to his brain. Somebody had been able to get inside the Room. Somebody had gone through the whole system and was snooping around at that very moment.
It's an understatement to say that he saw red.
When he arrived in front of the door he was able to open it without problems. He was one of the very few General Winter held any sort of trust for. He was the only one with direct permission on opening the room, since he had a key as well. The rumors saying that he would be taking the General's place when said man retired weren't that far off.
Opening the door, the Russian quickly assessed the situation. The lights were turned on but he couldn't see the intruders anywhere. They had to be somewhere in the room.
Closing the door behind him, Ivan brought out his gun stunner. He didn't have anything else with him and the stunner would prove to be useful. If he was able to get one shot in, he would have a new prisioner and very probably a mine of information. He couldn't let anybody escape.
He walked silently, even if he knew they had heard him. But he didn't care. They just had to make one little mistake and they were his.
Yao and Jenny only looked at each other for one second before they jumped into action. Moving as stealthily as possible they leaned against the shelves, walking towards the door. They strained their ears to listen, but they heard no noise. Damn, this one was a good one.
They didn't have much time to react.
They had heard the gunshot before they saw their assailiant. Crouching down, they let the bullet fly over their heads and reach the documents. Whoever was doing that was going to get in some serious trouble they both noted as thousands of important papers went flying everywhere. Bringing out their own guns they watched out for any sort of movement. Neither dared get up in case the enemy was in some sort of vantage point and could see them move.
Crawling out of the shelves they were in, Yao made a small movement with his hand, ordering her to stop. Clenching her teeth, the fiery Cat Hybrid did as she was told, even if everything within her was telling her to attack before the other one had the opportunity.
Getting up, Yao looked around himself slowly. The SA agent wasn't invisible and sooner or later he would have to move... There!
He had seen a piece of fabric moving around the shelf just before them. The first shot had been a warning shot then, waiting for them to come out of their hiding over at Jenny, he made another movement with his hand. Come to me.
When she had reached him, he murmured as softly as possible. "Here, take this and bring it to Kiku. Wait for me at the meeting point." He ordered as he handed her the camera. Blinking, the Cat Hybrid looked ready to answer back but another gunshot interrupted her. He had caught sight of them.
"Go!" he ordered again as he turned around to face the enemy, bringing up his gun in the process. Jenny didn't move, letting the shadows hide her. Yao didn't turn around, more occupied in watching the newcomer.
He had to be an idiot not to recognize him. Tall and foreboding, few were the Hybrids who had never heard of this specific SA agent. There were rumors that made each of them shiver in fear. They had all heard what he did to Hybrids when they were unlucky enough to meet him. Ever since he had come into the picture, never had a Hybrid actually fred themselves from him alive. Along with his sister, Natalya, they formed most of the nightmares that assulted them in their nights.
Yao rushed forwards. He needed to distract that giant to give enough time to Jenny so that she could escape with the pictures. He attempted a high round house kick, forcing the man backwards. All he needed was one hit and the man was out.
Ivan studied his opponent closely. He had seen the other Hybrid, but hadn't had the time to do anything about it. This Hybrid was slower than the normal Hybrid, but that was probably because of his DNA. Bears weren't the fastest of creatures. The little man (because he was at least one head smaller than him) kept his attacks coming, giving him no time to do anything but defend himself. Probably trying to get the other one out of here, he thought, side-stepping another punch.
They kept going, Yao with his series of kicks and punches that would have made any martial arts expert jealous, and Ivan blocking and side stepping him, waiting for the right moment to strike. Jenny couldn't do much other than watch, ready to help out her alpha when needed. This man was huge and even with Yao's strenght she wasn't sure if he would make it out alive. This one was one scary beast.
She had been about to interrupt when the SA agent sent a fist to Yao's face, missing him for a millimeter had the man not crouched down. He attempted a spinning sweep kick right there, making the man loose his balance. The moment she had moved forwards the man had seen her and fired. It was only her extreme flexibility and quick reflexes that had saved her at that moment. That man was fast for someone his size.
"Leave!" Yao ordered again when he noticed her. His eyes were daring her to disobey and that almost got him another fist in the face. Jenny knew that she was only a nuisance at the moment. Clenching her hand around the camera she turned around, rushing towards their meeting point.
Yao realized that he couldn't quite defeat this guy. He was taller and even if he was slightly slower then himself in movements he reacted fast. Time to improvise.
Later on, when he reflected over his actions, Yao wasn't quite sure how he came up with the idea. He would later explain it was a spur of the moment idea that he wasn't quite sure if he regretted. He had gotten away hadn't he? He could always blame it on the soap operas and the disgustingly romantic books Jenny watched/read to have a good laugh.
He got hold of Ivan's uniform and before the man could react crashed down his lips against his own. He could feel the SA agent stiffen in surprise and before the man could do anything about the situation he knocked him out with a well aimed punch.
He had always been stronger than he looked.
Running out of the place, he tried to forget about the kiss, all while he wandered what he was going to tell to the rest of his pack. Leaving behind a knocked out SA agent that would later wonder if the last hour or so had actually happened.
Meanwhile Im Yong Soo and Kiku had started their part of the plan without a hitch. Yong Soo had volunteered on acting as the bait, while Kiku kept a close eye in the bushes not far away. The Monkey Hybrid was leading the agents through a wild chase, were it wasn't even sure they could have caught him. The SA headquarters had a small park behind the building, were soldiers off-duty usually hung out. Right now, none of them seemed to be having any time to relax, with a Hybrid jumping around them and throwing smoke bombs at them. He would even steal the gun of the soldiers when they attempted on using it, throwing it against the building with enough force to shatter it. It was kind of fun, Kiku had to admit internally.
He himself wasn't part of the chase, working on his computer. He was using the computer he had gotten not a long time ago, the one that had belonged to an SA base. The SA computers were all connected to the main server and for Kiku it was so much easier to work while being near the building. In the wild the signals from the HQ were much harder to catch, especially without any sort of human civilization near. Being this close to the main sever made it easier to get pass through the security, it only made it easier that he had a SA computer. Right now he was going through the files of every single one of the agents (from active ones to the scientists and the like) and sending it to another computer. He never sent anything to the same computer twice. That way if they ever guessed his presence (even after he had erased everything) they would have a harder time locating him. By the time they found him he probably would have already all the information printed and in his hand. He had to remind himself to call Anh when this mission was over.
When he had sent another file to a computer (this one being one from a library in the zone near the forest) he felt something moving behind him. Smelling the air, he instantly recognized the scent as belonging to a human. And the only humans around were...
"Don't move." He felt the cold point of a gun against his temple and resisted his instinct to attack. He really didn't want to catch the attention of the other SA soldiers out there. He waited patiently for the one behind him to act, wandering just what he was planning on doing to him. He felt him move, but the gun never left his face. He waited some more.
The hand that placed itself on his ear surprised him. What surprised him even more was when the person started rubbing his ear in soft rythmical motions. Kami that felt good...
He couldn't stop himself from purring, which caused the other one to chuckle softly. "Cute." He murmured and Kiku felt his breath against his neck, causing him to shiver. Just what did he think he was doing?
Before he could question himself further a cry caught his attention. He recognized it as belonging to Yong Soo and he sneaked a peek, forgetting all about the man and the gun still pointed at him. He felt his heart beat faster as he took in the scene in front of him.
A bullet had been able to reach the Monkey Hybrid. He was leaning against a tree, his hand over his wound in attempt to stop the bleeding. The SA agents didn't dare move as they waited for Natalya Braginki's order. Kiku had instantly recongized her. That cold, almost painful beauty could only belong to one person... They were as good as dead.
"You better be ready to get your friend and run as fast as you can." The man murmured behind him, before he got up and walked out of his hiding place. Kiku wasn't sure if he should believe him or not, but this was their best shot on getting away. After all, the guy hadn't killed him or revealed his position had he? Closing his computer and placing it in his bag, he moved as carefully as he could closer to Im Yong Soo waiting for his moment to act.
He didn't have to wait long.
The man was tall and imposing with his calm, almost uncaring aura. His gun was held almost lazily in his hand and his olive green eyes made you think that he was more asleep than awake. Which could have been the case.
With a speed that nobody had thought he possesed he pointed his gun and fired. His shot grazed the young woman, causing her attention (and the attention of everybody else) to turn to him. Nobody saw the Cat Hybrid come and help his pack member up, taking him somwhere safer, both of them moving as fast as the situation would let them.
"Sorry, I missed." No one was sure if he meant that he had missed the Hybrid or if he had actually missed the youngest Braginski. While they watched said Braginski, the deadly aura made them underestand that they were all in deep trouble. Nobody would have expected the chaos that would follow for the next few weeks.
For this was only the beginning.
Is Greece cool or what? In any case, poll is going down in a week, just to give time for those who haven't voted to do so... And I have a new story for Hetalia! But the information will come later on, after the next chapter, since I'm still working on the details!
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