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Masked
Chapter 4:
B.A wasn't sure how long he had been driving when Hannibal told him to pull over for the night. A dingy looking motel that had the 'vacancy' sign half lit was their only choice.
"Murdock go get us a room." Hannnibal said as he handed the captain some cash.
Face, who had been dozing most of the way, looked around in disgust.
"Seriously Hannibal? Can't we keep driving until we find something more...upscale?"
Hannibal lit the cigar he had clenched between his teeth and turned in his seat, facing his second in command.
"Face, you need a real bed to relax in. You don't have a major head injury, but a concussion is probably a safe bet. Besides, this charming establishment is probably the closest thing for miles."
Face rolled his eyes and leaned back in his scowl that had been on his face since that morning seemed to be permanently etched on his handsome features.
Hannibal shook his head and turned back around to see Murdock jogging towards them.
"We're in number six, on the corner there." Murdock said pointing to the corner of the motel.
Murdock climbed back in the van and BA pulled off towards the room.
They had the supplies unloaded and settled in their room within minutes.
"Ok, let's all get some sleep. Murdock you're with Face. We leave at 0700."
Hannibal waited until the team was in bed before turning off the light. Once the light was off, he crawled into bed and was asleep before his head hit the pillow.
It was a couple of hours later Face woke to voices saying his name. At first he thought he was dreaming until he sat up and looked over at Murdock who was tossing and turing and whipering his name in urgency. Seconds later Hannibal and BA joined Murdock. Face got up to wake his friends so they could see he was safe, when from behind a rag was pressed over his mouth and nose, chloroforming filling his nostrils. He struggled briefly,and then his body went limp. The dark figure quietly lifted his prey over his shoulder and exited the room without a trace.
"Face!" Murdock, B.A and Hannibal yelled simultaneously, bolting upright in bed, suffering the effects of another dream.
It took several seconds for Murdock to realize he was alone in the bed.
He looked around in a panic, the bathroom light wasn't on, so he wasn't there.
"Hannibal, Face isn't here! He's gone!" Murdock said anxiously.
Hannibal and B.A jumped up.
"B.A check and see if the van is still here."
B.A ran outside, and returned within seconds.
"Van still there, don't see no sign of Face, but there's a note on the door. Somebody took'em"
B.A handed the note to a pale looking Hannibal,who took it with shaking hands and read it aloud.
You're getting sloppy colonel. Had you been paying closer attention your lieutenant would still be safe and sound. You should have noticed the tracking device I placed on the van after my previous visit. I would have had him sooner, but I didn't count on you and Baracus having the dream also. Your connection to each other is stronger than I originally thought. I knew once I had my plan set in motion the good captain would instantly have a gut feeling. All I had to do is watch and wait. I know precisely when the dream will come and how long it will last. I really wanted you Smith, but after thinking it over I realized the best way to make you suffer is through your golden boy. Once you figure out who I am,come to the place where I first should have had you. If you need a clue, my rank is the first letter.
-CC
"CC? Who the hell is CC?" Murdock practically yelled.
Hannibal paced back and forth staring at the letter.
"Calm down Murdock. Ok so he is a colonel. What colonel has a vendetta against me?" Hannibal asked thinking.
"Take your pick man." BA said gruffily.
Hannibal ignored him and continued to pace, handing the letter to Murdock. They all sat in silence for several minutes until Murdock jumped up.
"I know who it is! The first C doesn't stand for colonel, he is a captain!"
Hannibal and BA turned to look at Murdock.
."Captain...Captain...oh...no." Hannibal said.
"Yep, Captain Crane...Crane took Face."