Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
Reina and Luke approached Matt’s house but before they had a chance to knock, the door opened “I know.” Matt sighed.
“Did he come by?” Reina asked.
He looked confused “Who came by?”
She shook her head “Nevermind. How did you find out?”
“Robert called me.” He reached for his jacket “Ryan is out with a couple of friends, but I just paged him. We’re meeting at headquarters. Where is everyone else?”
Reina followed his quickened steps “Jenna and Doug are with Mia and Darren. I don’t know who else they got a hold of.” Luke got in the back seat while Reina was in the front with Matt driving.
“We don’t have time to worry about that now.” He pulled out of the driveway and glanced back at the rear view mirror “You must be Luke.”
He smiled “I must be.”
“I’ve heard quite a few things about you.” Matt glanced towards the back seat.
Reina laughed “He’s kidding, I haven’t said anything about you.”
Luke smiled “Not yet.”
“Oooh, you’re catching on.” Reina complimented.
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The four reached headquarters first and noticed no one else was there “Jenna, I think you should find your other teammates.” Mia suggested, “We’ll wait here.”
“I’ll go with you.” Darren nodded.
“Be careful.” Mia said while he handed over the sleeping Bonnie into her arms.
“We will.” He replied hastily while ushering Jenna out the door. They drove around town until they reached market “I think he lives here.”
“You think?” Jenna asked, “We don’t have time to think.”
Darren chuckled “Tell that to Mia.” They got out of the car and walked down the block towards the market “Ted lives in that building. I’ve only been there once, but I’m pretty sure that’s it.” They walked by a food stand and suddenly Darren stopped Jenna.
“What?” she turned to him strangely.
He moved back a few steps and turned to the couple sitting at one of the small tables “Ted?”
He was eating with Sara, both laughing at something funny or maybe just having a good time “Looks like someone moved on.” Jenna snickered.
“Is something wrong?” Ted asked, he began to worry.
“Where have you been?” Jenna crossed her arms “Wait…don’t answer that.” She flicked a brow at Sara.
Darren turned to her with a shaking head “Not now.” He waved for Ted to come over as the two engaged in a low conversation.
Jenna moved to the empty seat next to Sara “So…you like sloppy seconds huh?”
“Excuse me?” the girl was confused at the harsh attitude from Jenna.
“You heard me. Erin didn’t want him, so you’re taking over? Have you no shame?” Jenna asked in disgust.
Sara rolled her eyes “Please, you just said it yourself. Erin didn’t want him. I wouldn’t let a great guy like that go to waste. I would only be guilty if Erin still had feelings for him.”
Jenna’s lips curled into a smile “Not bad… I like you.” She got up and moved towards the guys. She nudged Ted “Good choice.”
He tilted his head strangely at her while Sara scratched her head in confusion “Come on, we don’t have time to screw around.” Darren nodded at the two.
“Sara, I have an emergency to take care of. I’ll see you later.” He nodded.
“Be careful!” she added quickly. He jogged towards the limo but stopped and returned to Sara, giving her a kiss on the lips “Come back.” She whispered. Ted nodded and he was off again.
They entered the car together with Jenna grinning, “What’s with the goofy grin?” Ted smiled.
“You’re in love.” She teased.
“Girl, where have YOU been?” Darren mocked.
They returned to headquarters with everyone there, except for Ryan. Mia had filled Matt in on Becca’s disappearance, there was nothing they could do. Matt glanced at his watch while staring at the door “Where is he?” he sighed tiredly “We can’t wait…okay, let’s start the plan.” He went over the drawn map of the mansion “Darren and Mia, I want you to enter the main door. Reina and I will join you there. Doug, you go through the back door. Leah, you assist Ted on the roof, get in from the fire escape to the second floor.”
“How about me?” Mark asked.
“Come with us.” Matt said firmly.
Jenna raised her hand “You forgot me.”
“No, I didn’t. You stay here and wait for Ryan. Sneak in from the backyard and into the kitchen. If you hear gunshots, be careful and run in to help us if necessary.” Matt turned to his group “Let’s stay in touch team, be careful and stay on your toes. We’re walking into a trap.”
“Yes Sir!!”
Mia turned to Jenna "Bonnie's sleeping in one of the rooms, Luke is with her but if she cries, can you take over? You know how men are." she winked.
"Okay." Jenna nodded.
The group headed towards the exit as they locked in their headsets and prepared for a fight until the death. Within five minutes of the team evacuating, Ryan called the conference room phone “Hello?” Jenna picked up.
“Jenna? You guys are still there, good…my car died in Tsim Sa Tsui.” He said hastily with the sound of cars whooshing by.
“Actually, they just left. I’ll come pick you up.” She hung up the phone and rushed out. She drove slowly down the streets, ignoring the rude honks from disagreeing drivers. She saw Ryan standing on the side with his car smoking at the engine “Need a ride?” She teased while pulling up behind him.
“Thank God! I thought you got lost.” He was grateful for being saved.
She laughed while he got inside the car “Here’s your vest, headset and gun.” She gave him the black duffel bag from the back seat "Let’s go kick some ass!”
“Wait!” he stopped her “We have to drop by somewhere first.” She ruffled her brows in confusion “Let me drive.” He shifted up so she could crawl underneath him. It was uncomfortable and awkward with her head cracked to the side.
“You can’t use the door?!” she rubbed her neck painfully while he took off speeding.
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The big grandfather clock chimed loudly, announcing the time “Are you sure they’ll come?” Chris asked.
“What’s your rush?” Devin leered at him.
“They’ll come.” Robert nodded firmly. Just as he said it, the door creek open and appeared a group “Welcome. I was beginning to worry that you wouldn't make it.” He said brightly.
Matt stood dead center with Mia and Darren on one side while Mark and Reina were on his other side “We wouldn’t miss this for the world.”
The dimly lit room was suddenly brightened from Robert’s two claps. Erin and Riley were hung from the ceiling. Long chains were attached to a cylinder shaped metal around their wrists. A red flashing button could be seen with the naked eye “I found a couple of rats in my home. What do you think I should do with them?” Robert asked with special interest.
“Let them go.” Mia snorted. His eyes snapped over to her dangerously “What? You asked.”
“Do you know what I do to smartass people?” he walked over to a control that looked like a wheel “What happens when I turn this?” The five turned to each other while Robert spun the small wheel.
The metal cylinder piece tightened around Erin and Riley’s wrist as they let out agonizing cries “Stop!” Darren demanded.
Robert threw his head back with a merry laugh “I thought you were having fun?”
“Shut up, what the hell do you want?” Reina asked.
He stepped closer so they could see his face “Revenge…just as simple as that.” He raised his hands up “I thought you knew?”
On the roof, Ted and Leah succeeded in climbing the iron ladder. He draped the rope around his waste while a knife sat between his teeth, he prepared to tie it to a sturdy object while Leah tied her own. Her hands shaky as she gripped onto the rope “Don’t be nervous. I’ll watch out for you.” Ted assured her.
Leah nodded “Okay.”
“You ready?” he asked. She gulped and nodded “Come on.” He moved to the edge of the two story home “Slowly.” He advised while gripping on the rope. He motioned for her to follow. Together they inched their way down to the first window, it looked to be a guest room. Ted moved closer until he was over the window, placing a large circled magnet, he pressed a button as it sucked the window out with a loud cracking sound. Leah caught the string connected to the magnet before it came crashing to the ground “Good catch.” Ted nodded as he eased his way into the room. He turned to help Leah in “Libra and Aquarius is in.”
Matt smiled after the notice “You think by killing the team, you are doing a favor to your father? He was just a thief.”
“Just a thief?” Robert’s blood boiled “He was the best in the industry, the best in the world!! Had it not been for that stupid nuisance, he would be living a grand retirement here instead of spending his days in jail in a foreign country!!”
“It was his choice to do that.” Reina added, “He chose the path, he has to live with it. Joe did the right thing.”
“You’re the one to talk. Last time I checked you were working against the team.” He smiled slowly “I know you still hate them. Don’t you remember who killed Andrew? Who caused your sister and brother to die? Who was the one that turned your baby sister against you?”
Reina turned her eyes away “That’s in the past. I’m over it, I think it’s time for you to get over yourself. You’ve killed enough people.”
“But that’s only the beginning.” Robert replied, “I want more to die, until my heart desires.”
Mia snickered “You sick bastard. You belong in hell!”
“If I do, I’m taking you all with me.” He laughed at his own quip.
In the backyard, Doug rolled through the cemented ground until he was close enough to the door. Trying the knob, he noticed it was not locked. It couldn’t be that easy, he thought to himself and moved towards the window instead. Suddenly, an explosion caused him to dive into the ground covering for safety. He turned after the smoke and dust were gone, the door had a bomb on it. He silently thanked his lucky stars and moved to break down the window instead.
The group heard the explosion as Reina leaned into Matt “Doug…” she whispered.
Robert raised his brows while laughing with glee “Oops, did I get one of your agents? Sorry…”
“Virgo is in.” Doug checked in.
Matt smiled as did the rest of the team “Not quite.”
Robert turned to Chris, who held up a walkie talkie to his lips “Kitchen assistance.”
“Who is he talking to?” Mia asked Darren.
He shook his head “I don’t see anyone else but three.”
“There’s more.” Matt nodded to the paintings on the wall, the silver holes could be seen “He’s got this place booby trapped.” Guns were pointed to them from secret locations in the house, They looked up and easily spotted the snipers ready while hanging from the chandeliers.