Episode 3- grab and run, the actual mission. Part.1
In space, on the fringe of fringe world of New Sydney, the dropship powered down, leaving only lights, gravitation and life support system. They were more or less drifting in space, but slowly enough to not bump into anything. That done, the pilot joined others in the troops section.
Turning to the outlaw duo, the teen took out from under the seat a binder. "Okay, first things first, everything will be shown on paper."
"Why? It's the twenty-sixth's century for god's sake", said Raynor.
With a grin he said "I'm glad you asked, considering it's so much easier to burn paper, then deal with traces on electrical equipment, the boss prefers it this way."
"Wait, who is the boss?" asked Tychus.
"We will meet her after the mission. Anyway, our objective is to take a specific item, and rescue a scientist, after that, run away as fast as we can".
"Wait a minute! What do you mean WE?!" Raynor was a little annoyed with the kid acting coy. It's understandable, really.
"Well you see… the woman we are rescuing doesn't know anything will happen at all, but because she's my aunty, I will convince her it's time to escape".
"I get the stealing part, but why the rescue?" asked Tychus.
"This project is top secret, so people involved don't survive long, if you know what I mean. Okay, now to the specifics…"
Facility like many others, high, blocky gray walls made from neosteel, reaching high. Walls blocking easy access, and entrance with two guards in security gear (not marine suit) flanking it. There is some green between the facility and outer wall, but just short grass and nothing more.
Two men, wearing a white inspector uniform, and small ring glasses, walked up to the guards, with a teen in a small lab coat behind them.
"Halt! State your business" said one of the guards.
"Come on, man, don't tell me you can't tell?" asked the shorter man.
"Actually…", Interjected the second security member, "He can't, a newbie on first duty and all that." turning to his mate, he started explaining "those are Inspectors, look closely on their outfits, and remember them." Turning back to them he stated "You two gents, show identification and you can go in, but what's with the kid?"
"He's an Intern, and he goes with us, unfortunately." Said the giant.
"Really? He looks too young for that", as was saying this he looked over to the teen.
"Old families are involved, you know how it is".
"I feel ya, man. Okay you three can go in, but don't wander off, or there will be consequences you hear?" saying the last part to the smallest of the group, he stepped aside as the door opened.
"But of course!" replied the young voice.
The trio walked in, the door closing behind them with an ominous thunk.
Opening his binder, he took out a few sheets of paper, redistributing them through them three. Seeing their questioning gazes, he answered "Those are hand drawn plans of the building, a little old fashioned, but easy to understand."
"Who drew those?" asked Jim.
"Me of course. Anyway we should operate on three top floors, the underground section is very guarded, so no plans for them. Your objective is to pretend to be Inspectors of Workplace for some time. We will get a fake ID, and basic clearance but again, no access to underground."
"The restrooms look good enough, but still, there is room for improvement, mark it"
"Yes sir" with that, the Intern noted it on his device.
"I expect better results next time, are we clear?"
"Of course, mister Wirt"
"This better be true" Said the giant standing behind "Wirt".
The three of them, and the aide of the director, were halfway through their journey. Having already visited dormitories, the mesa, recreation corner and now bathrooms,
they were now going to one of the laboratories, located on the third and highest floor.
"Hey, squirt. I want a detailed report after we are done here, with propositions on how to improve the situation".
"Yes, sir…" said the youth in the group, with resignation in his tone.
Not long after that, they arrived at their destination. With glass doors sliding closed behind them they stood now in a somewhat spacious laboratory, with a few doctors doing their thing, usually hunched over their workstations.
With mister Wirt and aide in front, the giant and kid hung back. Looking at one another, the smaller of the two showed with his eyes target, the other following his gaze.
"I want to talk with one of them, you can check the state of the lab".
"Just don't take too long, we still have other things to check".
Breaking away from the group, the big and small one approached one of the lab coat wearing people.
"Well, well, well, fancy meeting you here".
The woman, sitting in front of the computer, startled jumping a little at the familiar voice behind her.
"I know that voice".
Turning around she found a mountain of man specific glasses, giving an unsettling feeling. He stepped to the side, showing a young teen with short, brown, swept back hair, eyes being a mix of green and blue, wearing a characteristic smile.
"We need to talk, in private"
Little shocked, she looked around at her colleagues, then quickly standing up she began walking away, flashing for a moment a Indentificator with a "Dr. Handson" written on it.
"Come with me".
Authors words:
It's a little long (compared to earlier chapters), so I decided to split it.