Chapter 3| Update 18: Insider
The small rain storm quickly turned angry. Thunder clouds came in over the coast from the Pacific. Lightning struck the rod on the Brainbridge Leasings tower, lighting up the sky for split seconds.
Business buzzed in the government building. Many still didn't know what exactly to do about the attack on Uniden International. It was the single worst devastating loss of life since the Invasion of the Capital city. There were, however two main groups of opinions. One of them strongly believed a military retaliation was priority. Others wanted to stay away from war as much as possible, no matter how angry they were at the Americans.
The south-west wing of the complex housed the government's War and Tactics Center, or WTC. Also known as the War Room, Chancellor Tristan went ahead of everyone else and threw the doors open. He took several steps in, letting the doors close on their own, but he stopped when he heard the automated clunk of them locking on their own, which wasn't supposed to happen.
Just after the doors locked, a voice was heard in front of Tristan.
???: Chancellor Archean.
Tristan froze but stood tall and peered into the dark corner of the room where the voice was coming from. Suddenly a flash lit the corner up from a bolt of lightning, and the face of a dark figure shone brightly, but just for a second to Tristan.
???: My name is Rua, and everything is not as it seems.
Tristan stared the darkened figure down again and took a step forward.
Chancellor Tristan: Who are you, Rua. And how did you get in here?
Rua: Not nearly as important right now. I only ask of you right now, to open your eyes. Your government has been fooled, and millions will suffer if you continue to be fooled.
The figure took a few steps forward, letting Tristan see his whole figure. Tall and lean, clad in dark gray and black clothing.
Rua: You're smarter than this Chancellor.
Rua then slipped a datapad out of his pocket and dropped it onto the desk beside him without breaking eye contact with Tristan.
Rua: You'll find a list of names and Geographical coordinates, I suggest you use them.
Tristan barely heard the rattling of the doors behind him, but when they finally flew open with a loud bang, Tristan turned around to see Commander Trellian with two guardsmen appear. Then the room lit up again with another lightning strike, then thunder, and when Tristan turned back around, the room was empty, save for one open window.
Tristan walked to the window and peered out over the government plaza. Not a soul in sight for a mile in all directions.
Commander Trellian: Sir? What's wrong?
Tristan stood up straight slowly and crossed his arms, staring outside at the storm.
Chancellor Tristan: I think we may have a lead...
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New Lynais City,
Earlier That Day...
Part of the storm clouds reached southern Follomer as well, and the rain was just about to fall.
Everyone knew it was going to downpour any moment, a large contrast to yesterday's clear skies and sunshine.
And then the rain began to fall.
However Lynais' underground life raged on. Club music rocked the underground walls of the dance club. Young men and women, teenagers alike danced, gyrated and busted a move well into the morning. The room was darkened with strobe lights everywhere. The floor was even lighting up in random spots with shades of red, green, blue, gold. It had been a half hour after Tessa lost radio contact with her partner, but she wasn't exactly feeling vulnerable.
Tessa threw her fists up in the air and moved her hips in a circle, letting her hair flow in every direction. Vannessa was joining her, her fists up in the air as well.
Apparently Tessa went as far as getting lost in her lust for dance, just to keep her cover intact with Vannessa. She was realizing she was becoming a very good undercover agent.
They danced and moved on the floor together, however Tessa noticed Vannessa had gotten closer and closer to her, to the point where their bodies were almost touching. Tessa had to evade the contact several times by twirling a few inches away. But it ended when Vannessa let out a hard sigh and grinned.
Vannessa: Hey! Wanna get a drink and head upstairs for a little bit?
Tessa slowed her movements and smiled, nodding.
Tessa: Sure! Lead the way!
They had to raise their voices over the music. And they started to leave for the bar. Vannessa and Tessa ordered Dr. Peppers with a slight non-alcoholic additive, for an extra 'hmph' before heading toward the surface access which led upstairs into the building above.
Vannessa: You're an amazing dancer! Never would have guessed.
Tessa: Well, I have my moments. You were good too.
They walked up the staircase into the quieter, but still noisy department building. The access led into a sort of large lobby area, which gave access to several other areas filled with food courts and shops.
Vannessa: I feel like I just need to dance, to let off all this steam i get from hanging around my dad.
Tessa: Steam?
Vannessa: Yeah, it gets stressful being the daughter and heir of Wright Industries. Well not accounting for my siblings, but still. And going to a dance club like that lets me get to know hot girls.
Tessa almost choked on her drink and looked at her, which was smiling back at her.
Tessa: C-come again?
Vannessa: The 'hot girls' part? Oh I'm sorry, I didn't know that you 'didnt know'. I'm a lesbian.
Tessa couldn't help but feel her cheeks begin to blush and she looked away.
Tessa: So, that explains the, 'dirty dancing'.
Vannessa giggled and smiled wide at her.
Vannessa: Sorry, I wasn't sure of any other way to see if you were a lesbian or not. Guess I was wrong.
Tessa: Oh no! No don't be upset about it, it was fine, just didn't know.
Vannessa looked back at Tessa and smiled. Tessa, after a second, smiled back at her. She could feel her cheeks blush again as every crowded around a large plasma screen on the wall, many people with their fists clenched and hands covering their mouths.
News Caster: If you are just joining us, there has been a deadly attack at Uniden International Airport. close to 3,000 people are dead and evidence found at the scene points to the United States.
As video of the massacre came over the widescreen, Tessa heard a glass drop to the floor, and shatter.
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