Hey! Sorry for the long wait but my teachers are terrible when it comes to homework! But I've finally almost finished it all so I can get back to writing! :) I left you with a bit of a cliffy so I couldn't wait to get back... Here we go again...

I whimpered in surprise as he dug the gun's barrel into my shirt. I was completely caught off guard by this sudden turn of events.

Where was Zach? I wondered frantically. Why couldn't he show up when I needed him? I pleaded silently to no one.

I asked the man evenly, "What do you want?"

I met his eyes with a cold stare, a stoic expression settling over my features. I would ecleast put up a worthy fight before he would take me down.

He answered me squarely, "Doesn't matter. All that matters is that you're coming with me." His voice held a menacing edge that would make even the strongest man think twice before double crossing him.

"And if I refused?" I questioned, knowing that I was pushing my luck but that I also needed to stall for time.

"If you refuse," The man growled, "I have the opportunity to shoot you down where I stand." I could tell by the lilt in his voice that he wanted me to refuse just to use his gun.

Well I wouldn't let him.

I agreed, "Fine, I'll come with you." Spotting that he had handcuffs in a holster at his side. I almost whistled. That sure was one stupid man as he bent his head to grab the cuffs.

In a flash, I had taken my opportunity and pretty much karate chopped the mans neck. I struck all the nerves available, thanking god for giving me the opportunity.

He crumpled to the ground like the heap of garbage he was. I took his cuffs and gun, fumbling to place the cuffs in my pocket before sprinting down the hallway.

One of the first lessons you learn as a spy is to never take an elevator. Your trapped in a little box for 30 seconds and you have no idea who will appear when the doors reopen.

At that I shouldered the stairwell door open and skid to a stop. I breathed in and out, trying to calm my racing heart. I listened carefully. There were angry voices on the main floor. There must be mor agents, I concluded.

I took a couple more deep breaths, trying to clear my head of all panic. I soon replaced it with a cool sense of reasoning and self assurance. Or so I thought. I then heard to door below me open and running footsteps on the stairwell.

Oops. There goes my clear head.

I began to race up the stairs, taking them three at a time. I could hear my footsteps echo and mingle with the others below me. Wincing as I took each one.

I soon reached the third and final landing and the door it led to. With one quick gasp to catch my breath, I plunged through it, hoping to my very core that there weren't any agents beyond it.

I got lucky.

There were no agents in sight although there weren't any ladders either.

I was on the roof. There was no escape and I could hear the footsteps fast approach. I walked to the nearest edge, peering over at the three story drop. Boy was I glad we hadn't picked a ritzy, twenty story hotel.

I knew I could not jump the distance. I would be lucky to survive it.

I heard a quiet hiss from the other side of the building. "Gallagher Girl!" It was Zach!

I raced over there to see him standing with his arms outstretched. I shook my head right away. I so was not going to do that.

"Jump," he ordered, "I'll catch you."

I shook my head again, biting my lip. There must be another way!

The thundering on the stairs grew louder and then louder still as I faced my indecision.

The door flew open with a huge force behind it.

I had made my decision.

There was harsh yelling behind me, I almost smiled at there desparetness.

I then closed my eyes, and took the plunge.

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