Never had words rung more true. Izzy's return lit a fire in the former campers, just as it was about to go out. Her determination, more than anything else sparked them to action. No longer would they remain stuck in their perpetual stop/start pattern of action, they were now fully committed to bringing Dorian down. But they still had at least one major roadblock to deal with; the assassins Thomas had mentioned, so many weeks earlier. There was also the issue of Thomas himself, and where his loyalties would ultimately lie. Duncan decided the best way to learn about these supposed assassins was to ask Abigail first, instead of blindly walking into a trap. He, Chef, and Gwen cornered her one day, nearly a week after Izzy's return and asked her what she knew.

"Hey, Abigail, we have a few questions for you." said Duncan, as they approached her.

"Okay, shoot." said Abigail, not the slightest bit curious as to what they wanted to know.

"Well, your father mentioned something about Dorian working with assassins." said Gwen. "We were wondering if you could tell us anything about them, assuming they even exist."

"Oh they exist." said Abigail. "I don't know a whole lot about Dorian's operation, but I do know this. My father was always his go to guy for hits, but when he couldn't get the job done Dorian contacted this brother and sister, Brendan and Aneka DuVall, who always got the job done."

"Interesting." said Chef. "So that traitor wasn't lying to us after all."

"I never suspected he was." said Duncan. "He may be a traitor, but somehow I doubt Thomas Locke is a lier."

"Can you tell us anything else about these two assassins?" Gwen asked, looking at Abigail.

"Only that they are exceedingly efficient at what they do. It will be very hard to take them out." Abigail replied.

Just then Cody arrived clutching a scrap of paper. "Whoo, I am I glad I found you guys." he panted. "I found this while I was on a walk, it's another message from Thomas." He handed the paper over to Duncan, who snatched it from Cody's hand. The note read, They are meeting tonight at the warehouse where Katie and Sadie were found. Good luck. TL.

"They?" said Duncan. "Who the hell is he talking about?"

"He must be talking about Dorian and the DuValls." said Gwen.

"Sounds like it." said Chef. "Probably paying them off to do-"

"Yeah." said Duncan, not wanting Chef to finish his sentence.

"Who are the DuValls?" asked Cody, looking from Chef to Duncan to Gwen.

"They're the assassins Dorian hires to clean up particularly troublesome messes, like us." said Gwen, ignoring Cody's shudder.

"Okay, so what do we plan on doing about this?" asked Cody.

"We're gonna go back, tell the others, and then we're gonna go spy on these fuckers so we're ready for them when they attack." replied Duncan.

"So, you really think my father's message is true then?" asked Abigail.

"Yes, I already told you, I don't think Thomas would lie." Duncan replied. With that, they headed back to the hospital to relay this new information to the others.

"I agree with Duncan, I think a little reconnaissance is a good idea." said D.J. about an hour after Duncan had told the others the news. They had been debating the right course of action to take on this issue. Duncan, Abigail, Gwen, Trent, Chef, Chris, D.J., Izzy, and Owen were in favor of spying on the enemy in the hopes of gaining valuable information. Courtney, Heather, Geoff, Bridgette, LeShawna, Cody, Sadie, Beth, and Lindsey were opposed to the idea. And Tyler, Ezekiel, Eva, and Noah were unsure about the plan, believing it to be to risky, but most likely worth the risk.

"Look, I'm not saying it won't be risky, but we may not get another chance like this." said Duncan, pleading his case.

"I'm sorry bro, but I gotta go with Lindsey." said Tyler, choosing the opposed side.

"Fine." said Duncan. "Noah, Eva, Zeke? What about you?" Noah and Eva would side with Duncan, and finally, so would Ezekiel.

"Sorry." he said, looking at the opposed group. "But Duncan's right, eh. We may not have another chance."

Courtney sighed and looked at her husband. "Alright, but be careful." she said. "And I don't think you all should go. More people means more chances to get caught."

"Courtney's right." said Duncan. "We can't all go. Since it's my idea I say five of us go and I'll choose." The others nodded in agreement. "Okay, me, obviously." said Duncan. "And Abigail, Chef, Izzy, and D.J. The rest of you go back to the hotel and get some rest." The others agreed and with that they set off.

Duncan's group arrived at the warehouse district twenty minutes later. They entered the warehouse on the south side and quietly made their way up to the second level. Below them they could see the spot where Katie and Sadie had been found; their blood still stained the pavement. They waited for half an hour before Dorian's black SUV pulled up outside. Dorian and several bodyguards entered from the north. Ten minutes later, two tall figures, clad in black, entered from the east.

"Ah, Brenden, Aneka, so nice to see you again." Dorian's voice echoed around the empty building. Duncan glanced sideways at his gang, and smiled, as if to say I told you they would be here.

Below, Dorian and the assassins carried on a conversation for several minutes. The male assassin, Brenden, who was tall and powerfully built, with short brown hair, seemed to do most of the talking for the assassins. His sister, Aneka, who was only a few inches shorter than him, with long dark hair, stood silently watching Dorian intently. Duncan's group was not able to catch much of what was said, but they did catch the parting lines.

"Until next time my friends, may the hunt be good." said Dorian.

Brenden smiled and responded, "I assure you it will be. I've always wanted to kill Thomas Locke." They left, in opposite directions.

"Let's go." Duncan whispered. They descended to the ground floor and exited.

"So, Thomas is a target too, huh?" said Izzy. "That's interesting."

"Yeah, it is." said Chef. "Let's get back and tell the others."

They arrived back at the hospital, excited to tell their news, only to find the hospital ablaze.

"Oh, shit!" said Duncan, "the goddamn thing was a set up!"

A/N: Bum Bum Buuuuummm! So there's chapter 30 (yay! only 10 chapters to go!). I guess now is a good time to say that I have really enjoyed writing this and I really appreciate all the comments people have left. Like I said in my profile, there will be a sequel to this fic (technically two sequels, as I am spliting the sequel into two parts) and after that, who knows... Anyway, now that you've met the assassines, anyone care to guess what happens next? If you do, just leave a review with your guess in it. (I will neither confirm nor deny any theories). That's all for now, hope you enjoyed.