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Ok, first of all I am SO SO SO sorry for not updating sooner. –Gives Cookies to everyone- I have had a stack of schoolwork and coursework. I have also been having problems at home, so have been really preoccupied. I do hope you can forgive me. Sorry if this chapter's a bit short. My writing bunnies decided to run off. I caught them with a giant net though :).

Oh yeah, Alex is fifteen in this fic :)

Disclaimer: Yeah, of course I own Alex Rider. Just like the fact that I'm the Easter Bunny and pigs have taken over Mars.

Alex's head hurt. He could feel the spot where is head had connected with the wall. Groaning, he opened his eyes. Slowly, fuzzy at first, his sight returned. He was in a fairly large room, white in colour.

'What is it about villains painting their walls white?' Alex thought to himself before scanning the room once more. There was a small window to his right. It was dark outside, so he couldn't have been out long. There was a door directly in front of him, presumably locked. They hardly ever left them open these days, or at least, not for good reason.

Alex shifted slightly. He noticed that he was sitting on a wooden chair, and that his arms were tied tightly behind his back. His hands were numb, and the rope was cutting into Alex's skin, aggravating the large graze he had sustained earlier. He was also very cold. He shivered, his thermals not really helping much.

There was a scrape of a key in the lock of the door. Maslov walked in, two guards at his side. One of them stood behind Alex, the other to Maslov's side. Maslov stepped in front of Alex. Alex lashed out with his foot, kicking him in the shin. Alex smirked as Maslov swore.

However, the smirk was quickly wiped from his face as the guard behind him grabbed his hair and pulled backwards. Alex gasped as his head snapped backwards and a few hairs parted from his scalp. He began to struggle slightly. He could feel the ropes cutting further into his skin. The guard tightened his grip, pulling Alex's head back further. He stopped struggling. He was almost looking up at the ceiling, and could feel blood slowly trickling down his wrists.

Maslov drew his fist back. Alex flinched, waiting for the inevitable. There was a long pause. The only sounds that could be heard were the light wind outside and Alex's shaky breathing.

Maslov dropped his hand and nodded at the guard. The guard let go of Alex's hair, causing him to relax slightly. Alex let out a small sigh of relief, barely audible, before he felt Maslov's fist slam into his jaw. He cried out, unable to help himself. He felt dizzy as he glared at Maslov, who was laughing coldly. Alex felt blood falling down his chin. The punch had split Alex's lip.

"You should know better than that Alex," Maslov said, looking down at Alex.

Alex continued to glare at Maslov. "How do you know my name?" Alex demanded, his head still pounding.

"I have…contacts who know you," Maslov replied, pausing slightly. He turned his back to Alex. "It seems that you have quite a reputation, Mr Rider. Seven times you have put an end to various plots and plans. Seven times, and all in less than a year… and taking down SCROPIA that's quite a feat for a fifteen year old. And surviving a bullet wound like that. Fascinating…"

Alex shuddered. How did this man know so much about him?

"Now then, after discovering your presence here, and very nice camera by the way, very high tech, shame it had to be destroyed, I require some… information," Maslov turned round again, smiling when he was a large purple bruise forming on Alex's jaw. "First of all, what are you doing here?"

Alex replied with a stony silence. He wasn't going to answer any of this man's questions.

Maslov frowned. "Ok, let's try that again. What are you doing here?" he said, slapping Alex's already bruised face. He was answered with silence and a glare. He stepped forward, making sure he was out of range of Alex's feet.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?" Maslov yelled, each word filled with hatred.

"Recommending Anger Management classes to people. I think you could benefit from them," Alex replied icily.

"Don't give me any of that cheek Mr Rider. Just answer the question I set," Maslov growled, voice laced with menace.

Alex looked up at Maslov, before spitting on Maslov's face. Maslov's eyes narrowed, and his face was now livid.

"Very well…" Maslov paused. He looked at both guards. "You know where to take uncooperative prisoners," he said, turning away from Alex once more.

The two guards stepped forward. The one behind Alex untied him. They then grabbed Alex by the arms and began to drag him towards the door. Alex began to struggle again, only to receive a blow to the head. He cried out, the blow momentarily dizzying him.

He felt the guards dragging him outside, the cold air whipping past his face. He kicked backwards, catching one guard in the knee. The guard swore, losing his grip on Alex's arm. Alex proceeded to elbow the other guard in the stomach, causing him to fall to the floor.

Alex bolted, breathing hard as he heard Maslov swear and heavy footfalls pursuing him. There was a gunshot, and Alex sped up. A strange feeling of Déjà vu came over him, reminding him of the earlier events. He looked round, and saw that Maslov was closing in, a look of pure hatred written on his face.

He ducked round a corner, only to be greeted by a chain link fence. Knowing Maslov was only seconds behind, he began to climb up the fence. He was almost at the top when he felt a hand close around his ankle, almost causing him to fall. He felt Maslov tug hard, and with a sense of dread felt himself lose his footing. He was now clinging onto the fence by his hands.

Maslov drew his gun once more and placed in on Alex's spine. "Let go now, or you get a bullet in your back," he snarled, voice laced with malice.

Taking a chance, Alex kicked out with his feet. One foot connected with the gun, getting it away from his spine. His other foot hit Maslov's nose. Maslov howled in rage, reflexively letting go of Alex's ankle.

Alex hurriedly pulled himself over the fence, wincing as he landed on the other side with a thump. He pelted off into the woods, but not before Maslov had drawn his gun once more. He yelled as the bullet whizzed past, grazing his arm.

Alex ran faster, desperately finding somewhere safe. His arm felt like it was on fire, but he sprinted forwards through the trees, battling against the cold wind. He could barely hear the enraged shouts behind him, growing quieter with every step he ran.

There you go guys. Am I forgiven? I'll try and update as soon as possible, but I dunno when it will happen. It may be a week, maybe more, depending on: A) if I have time in-between homework and exam revision. B) If my writing bunnies feel happy and give me inspiration and stuff.

Please Review! :)