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Hey guys, I know it's been a while since the last update but I hope you will enjoy this new update. I'm working on the update as we speak and should post it sometime this week.
have a great day!
CJ
~ Chapter 19
~ GUESS WHO?
“There is a map hidden in one of Sloane’s statues. We need to go to OMNIFAM and retrieve the map from his office without getting caught. So for now, we are going to Zurich.” Irina said to all of them.
“Zurich!” they all said in unison. “Mom, why would Sloane hide the map in OMNIFAM? I’m sure he would think that it would be the first place we would look, wouldn’t he? Sydney said , looking around the room for a reply.
“Sydney, Sloane left LA in a hurry and as far as I know, he didn’t have the map with him. His only Intel came from Nadia, he’s convinced that she can lead him to the site of the last Rambaldi artifact.” Irina took a pause, getting a feel of the room and then continued.
“According to the information that I received, the clue is hidden in a Friedrich Nietzsche’s quote: “Woman is God’s second mistake.” Sloane used Nadia’s session to gather that information from her, but Nadia misled him and the Covenant to Palermo. She altered the true location of the artifact to protect the key to the sphere of life.”
“The Covenant went to Palermo and found an artifact they believed to be the key, that would explained the excavation site, but Kayta was there to stop them before they discovered the true location of the sphere of life. She did this to protect you and Nadia.” Irina said looking at Sydney
“We need to find Nadia and fast. If Sloane realizes that Nadia double-crossed him, he won’t hesitate to kill her.” Sydney said, standing up and sitting near Jack.
“How can we be so sure she’s not helping him, after all, he is her father.” Vaughn said scanning the room for reassurance
“Well, what difference does it make if she is deliberately helping him or not, the end result will be that Sloane will get the real location of the artifact and probably going to use it for some criminal activities?” Jack said as he grabbed a pen and started writing a plan of action.”
“Dad, I am sure that if Nadia knew Sloane the way we do, she would not help him get his hands on the device.” Sydney said as she approached the table to see what Jack was writing down.
“Ok, here is what we are going to do: Jack said as they all gathered around the table.
First, Sydney and Vaughn will entered the OMNIFAM building on the North East side.
You should be able to climb that façade, since it is the most remote side of the building. The security guards are doing their rounds regularly, so you should have a short window of 20 minutes to go in Sloane’s office, get the map and exist the building before the guards can spot you.” Jack said as he drew a very detail plan for Sydney and Vaughn to follow.
“Dad, where are you and mom going to be?” Sydney asked as she looked at both her parents.
“Sydney, your mother and I will be in a black van parked on the other side of the building, close to the parking lot. We will act as your eyes and ears, and at any signs of trouble; we’ll be able to extract you from the building.
Your mother still needs to prove to us that she can be trusted. Right Irina? Jack said with a little smirk on his face.
“Jack, don’t you think it’s about time you start to trust me. I’m here to make sure my daughter come out of this alive. We need to get moving if we want to stay one step behind Sloane and stop him from releasing the device.” Irina replied with a devilish smile on her face.
“Irina, as far as I’m concern, I won’t take any chances with faulty Intel you might have gathered through anonymous source. We’re going ahead with this plan, are you in or out?” Jack asked as he grabbed his gear and getting ready to go to his car.
Irina just picked up the last bag on the table and followed Jack towards the door.
“Ok, so we are clear, Sydney, Vaughn, you will be boarding a plane that leaves tonight and Irina and I, will be taking a later flight for Zurich. The CIA shouldn’t have any knowledge of this operation. This mission has to remain classified and we should meet at the rendezvous point tomorrow morning. Once there, we will assess the perimeter and figure out if the plan has to be change or not. Any questions? “Jack said while looking around the room. “ Ok, everyone synchronize your watch.” Jack said as he handed out a copy of the plan to Sydney and Vaughn.
“Jack, is there a way with can retrieve the map without breaking the statue, I mean, if the guards seen the broken object, they might alert Sloane and then, our element of surprise is over?” Vaughn said while taking another look at the plan.
“Agent Vaughn, Irina said, there a computer code that overrides the alarm and opens the statue, but the code has to be entered in the right sequence or the alarm will be activated. The panel should be located here behind the painting in Sloane’s office.” Irina showed them on the map.
“How much time will you need to deactivate the code?” Vaughn asked looking in Sydney’s direction.
“Shouldn’t be more than a few minutes. That should give us enough time to get it and get out in less than 20 minutes.”
“Ok, you two should go and good luck.” Jack said, walking them to the elevator.
Once in the elevator, Sydney thought of something.
“Vaughn, what are we going to do about Sark?” she asked looking at him.
“We could ask Weiss, any better idea?” Vaughn said , pushing the button to the ground floor.
“Don’t you think he’s going to be curious to see us leaving town tonight and asking him to baby-sit Sark? Sydney smiled at him.
“I think that Weiss will be happy to hear that we are going away together, too bad, it is not on a vacation but a mission that has the potential to be very dangerous for all of us.” Vaughn said as he gave her a concern look that told everything to Sydney.
“I know you are worried for me but don’t be, I’ll be fine. After all, you are coming with me and I know you won’t let anything happen to me.” She said, giving him her biggest smile for reassurance.
“Syd, I will not leave your side during this mission because if anything happened to you, I will never be able to live with myself.” Vaughn said, grabbing her hand.
The elevator doors opened and Sydney and Vaughn are on their way to un-chartered territories. Only GOD knows for sure what’s going to happen in the next 24 hours, all they could do is hope that everything will go according to the plan. Vaughn walked to the parking garage and dialed Weiss’s cell phone.
“Weiss, its Vaughn.”
“Hey man, what’s up, missing me already? Weiss said with a sarcastic tone in his voice.
“Sure man, I need a big favor, can you baby-sit Sark? Sydney and I are going out of town tonight and we need someone to watch him. Can you do it? Vaughn said with a pleading tone in his voice.
“Sure, where are you guys going? Hope it’s on a very romantic location, you guys deserve it” Weiss said with a deep laugh.
“Can’t tell you, Sydney made me promise not to tell anyone, even she doesn’t know all the details of this trip.” Vaughn said, hating to have to lie to his best friend.
“Sure, sure, I understand. I should be at the hospital in about an hour or so.” Weiss said while still being very curious about the mysterious trip.
“Fine and Weiss….thanks man, I owe you one.” Vaughn said with a bit of sadness in his voice.
“No problema man, see you guys when you get back. “ Weiss said as the communication ended.
Vaughn got in the car and turned to Sydney:” Weiss is going to the hospital to watch over Sark, I hate that I had to lie to him about the real reason for this trip. I’m sure he sensed that there was something strange about our conversation but by the time he figures it out, we will be all the way across the world.” Vaughn said looking at the floor.
Sydney grabbed Vaughn’s chin, so that she could look into his eyes.” Hey, you did the right thing. This mission is full of uncertainties and Weiss would be the first one to understand why we kept him in the dark about this. He is also a friend of mine and I think that he is going to be more useful here than with us in Zurich.”
“Okay, we need to go pack; we ’re leaving for Zurich in 3 hours.” Vaughn said starting the car and heading towards Sydney’s apartment.
Meanwhile in a secret location in Germany, the members of the Covenant are reunited for a very important meeting. Mc Kenas Cole stood up and started a video on the giant screen.
“Good evening Gentlemen, I know that it is late but I came upon some serious piece of information. First, Julia Thorne has been moved to the Geneva hospital yesterday, where she will be able to recuperate and hopefully regain her memories. As for Julian Sark, my source told me that he survived the attack and CIA agents are watching him in a secret location. Please everyone take a look at the monitor, this agent came to me a few days ago with very important details regarding Rambaldi. This agent has been part of the Order of Rambaldi for years and knows the Prophecy and could be very useful in retrieving the artifacts. I had the pleasure to meet her a few days ago, and convinced her that a partnership between she and us would be more than beneficial for all partied involved.
All the men were sitting around the oval table and unable to tear away their eyes from the giant screen. What they were watching made them salivate to meet this incredible agent they so heard so much of. Finally, one of them decided to speak for the entire group.
“When can we meet this agent? “The tall dark man said to McKenas Cole
“Gentlemen, she is here in the flesh, she actually waiting outside and requested that she come to this meeting to introduce herself to you all.” Cole said with a big smirk on his face.
A tall dark woman entered the room, once inside; she scoped the room looking to see who the leader of the bunch was. Finally, her eyes stopped to a tall man that was sitting in the middle of the big conference table. She walked toward him, once she was in front of him, she stopped, and she extended her hand and smiled.
“Good evening Sir.” She said while shaking his hand
“Gentlemen, let me introduce you to Miss Anna Espinosa.” Cole said, as everyone in the room couldn't believe that the woman they heard some much of during their dealings with K- directorate was actually standing in front of them.
“Gentlemen, I am honored to be part of your new Organization and I am fully prepared to contribute my knowledge of Rambaldi with you.” Anna said as she took a seat in front of the panel of men.
TBC
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