Paradox Force #2: The Sanction Offer

(Maybe considering Issue 3 next week, comment below for what you think of this issue and what would you like to see for the next one)

 

10:46 A.M.

 

I've could slept longer, but I decided to work out a little. I was 2 hours earlier than usual. Adrian was up too, but he was out jogging for 45 minutes already and halfway through polishing some of his weapons. Trent was smoking outside while having calls with some other guys I don't know, maybe shipping or stuff? And Marcus is still snoring soundly, although their's a little bit of distance from our gym to his room (where the sleeping quarters are).

 

*15 mins later

A sweaty, sport clad Adrian came back.

"How's it going? Is he up yet?'

"Nah. Still sleeping."

"Never mind about him, on a few occasions he can sleep a lot, like back in grade 6 we used to have a competition between the 2 of us who would get up early and race to school."

*I giggle and laugh a little

"Alright I'm gonna have a shower, tell me later when I'm done"

"Sure thing boss."

 

I smile as Adrian starts walking to the bathroom. He and Marcus are like brothers to me, they help me a little, but aren't really that overprotective. And I consider Trent like a friend and a mentor, the three of them made me feel like home again, like the family I was supposed to have. I thought of my uncle. I really haven't met him for quite a while...

 

Then my thoughts get disturbed.

 

Marcus yawns loudly almost anyone could hear him. Trent finishes his call. Adrian is shirtless and wearing a bathrobe, walking out of the bathroom. His toned physique was showing off a little.

 

Adrian: So you're up.

Marcus: Yeah Adrian, bro

Adrian: Right, we're in a little bit of deep shit right now, you should know what happens next.

Marcus: What? Those guys again? At least Trent sedated him so he could shut the f*** up for a while.

Trent: I'm going down the basement. To see how he's doing.

*A quick few minutes later

 

Noriko: So this is him.

Trent: Yeah, looks like Marcus took it a little too far. His legs are still injured. Got some bruises on him.

Noriko: How about the datapad?

Marcus: I got it, it's supposed to be on the counter somewhere over there.

Adrian: *shrugs* Me and Trent had access to it a little bit. Thanks Trent.

Trent: No problem.

Adrian: Marc, get yourself dressed. Someone's gonna bring his crew pay a visit soon...".

 

*2 hours later...*

 

It was afternoon already. We had spent time waiting for a while, my team was preparing for weapons, scanning computers, and checking out more of the database. A knock on the door came. Trent goes to peek through the door hole.

 

Trent: It's the Parliament Elite, the Boss Man is here.

Marcus: How does he look like? Smiling, wearing a swimsuit? Hah, I guess the swimming pool's not ready... (there is no swimming pool at PF's base)

 

Trent opens the door. The boss of the P.E. comes in along with some men and women, I counted at least 5 or 6 of them in here. He looks a little tired, in those blue eyes of his. but still keeping a stern look on his face, wrinkle showing, and some greyish black hair. He doesn't look like he's shaved in a while, some salt and pepper beard on his face. The boss was wearing a suit (as usual) and looked a little burly. We get a table and sit, while only me and Trent stand, Marcus doesn't really care about it.

 

Boss Man: Hand us the rogue agent: We will handle it ourselves.

Adrian: Not till I get hold with him.

Boss Man: He's got something we don't have....

*talking intensifies somewhat

 

Wow, his voice kinda deep than my friends. Anyways, I'm still listening....

 

Adrian: No. That's not really gonna happen.

Boss Man: If I have something to offer if terms of the agent and the datapad, what about it? Would you take....

Marcus: *interrupts* Stop going around in circles. You want a deal? Huh, I thought you sons of bitches would do better than that. Offer me something, go and shut your trap. You can really go jerk yourselves off...

Trent: Offers? By the P.E? That's a surprise.

Boss Man: Are you handing him over? I don't have time for much of your bullshit.

Trent: Give me a few moments with him

 

Trent takes the rogue agent to a private room. We wait for sometime, both sides keep on talking and argue. Marcus looks at his watch sometimes.

 

Trent: Ok. You can have him, but not for long.

Marcus: That's why these motherf***ers shouldn't be really trusted. Really Trent? I thought he was our business, not theirs.

Adrian: *ignores Marcus a little bit*, yeah it may be, I'll just hand him over for now.

 

Some agents take him away. Adrian continues to talk.

 

Boss Man: Thank you for your "cooperation",,,,

Adrian: You're welcome, this is only "temporarily". Not "permanent". As soon as your done with him, hand him back to us, we'll deal with him ourselves.

Boss Man: *using a sly tone*: Sure, Mr Kane. And about the datapad?...Have you thought about our "offer"?

 

I'm not surprised that they know our names, the good thing with P.E. is that they don't reveal themselves, our identities and etc. They may know something about us, but they manage to keep it private.

 

Adrian: We'll see. I'll consider it.

Boss Man: *laughs a little manically* Very well. We shall meet again next time. Hmph.

 

The agents and the boss man leave the room. When they go, Marcus gives them the "finger" before leaving. I guess he's laughing too, under his mask. We talk again.

 

Trent: So what now, Adrian? Are we going to take it? You still have time to consider, but we got stuff to do right now.

Noriko: Have you thought about it yet?

Marcus: *interrupts again* Right, I might go outside and get some fresh kills, see ya, boss. *leaves quickly*

Adrian: Fine. My decision is up. I'll take the offer, but with conditions.

Trent/Noriko: We're with you.

Trent: But can he be trusted, for this time?

Marcus: Yes. We got conditions too. If we seal the deal, I've got nothing to say. We'll go find him. And accept the offer. Let's see what he's gonna plan this time....

Done