Chapter 5 | Update 28

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Entry posted by Follarch · June 25, 2010

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Few Hours Later

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On the A1 Freeway in St. Krist City...

Tessa was in a black sports car with a guard her father entrusted with her safety on this excursion. The guard drove of course since Tessa didn't carry a license. The driver however didn't know the way to New Lynais city, which made Tessa sigh, unimpressed with this "Government Guard". They came up on the interchange where they could either keep heading south, or get on the A2 going west.

Tessa: Get on the far right lane, we need to get on the A2.

Seargent Kith: You sure ma'am?

Tessa: Yes I'm sure.

He did so and then pulled off of the A1, now going west on the A2 freeway. The freeway headed toward the airport but continued on through along the coast which traveled all the way down to New Lynais city on the south coast.

Tessa: By the way, Kith, it's good that dad sent you with me. You helped me train those few days. I know I can trust you.

Seargent Kith: You're a mean fighter ma'am, a good one. I respect that.

Tessa: Thank you. And Kith, you can call me Tessa.

Seargent Kith: Yes ma'am...uh, Tessa.

They continued past the Airport and farther down the coast. They then came up on the Pacific Tunnel.

Tessa: Get over into the middle lane.

They then drove through the tunnel, and when they emerged on the other side of the hill, Kristina City hit them in the face with it's tall towers centered on the coast. They continued on.

And then after that, they had a straight shot to Lynais City.

Seargent Kith: Tell me, if I have the clearance, what you plan on doing once we get there?

Tessa: I'm going to find Vannessa, if she's still in the city. It's been a while, but dad was pretty sure I would find her there, so I guess she and her dad never left. Maybe it's because of this press conference thing that's going to be held at Wright Tower. Supposed to reveal something big. I'll start searching at Wright Tower. And then...I don't know, catch up? Try to explain as much as I can without endangering national security or uncovering what really happened...

Tessa stopped talking when she got to thinking about the Mayor. When thinking about it now, she didn't want to kill him, but she was so caught up in the rage of what he was doing, and being the Mayor of all people.

They began entering the suburbs of Lynais, the city faintly growing in the distance. Lynais was the largest city in South Follomer, with most of it's skyscrapers sitting on a half man-made island off the coast. The whole natural and unnatural design of the city gave it a large harbor, making it the cruise ship destination of the country.

Tessa: Get off here, and then just keep to the right lane all the way across the bridge.

Seargent Kith: I've never been here before. I think it looks bigger than the capital even!

The bridge had minimal traffic, making it an easy drive across the glimmering bay. The sunshine however was making things hot inside the all black car. Tessa flipped her hair and turned the A.C. on and rolled her window down, looking out over the ocean. She could smell it. It was soothing.

After crossing, the new city rose high above them as they came to an exit. Tessa had Kith take it, and they were now in the city, heading toward the Archean family condo.

The car cruised on down the city streets. Kith tried hard not to stare at everything other than the road due to him feeling like a tourist. The big city though captured him. Just as it captured Tessa those weeks ago.

After a few more blocks, Kith pulled to a stop on the side of the road next to an apartment building near the waterfront. He turned the engine off and glanced at a piece of paper before looking out the window at the tower.

Seargent Kith: This, should be the place, i'm sure.

The two of them got out of the car and stood on the sidewalk, looking at the building. The address matched the one Tristan wrote down, so Kith turned and smiled.

Seargent Kith: Let's go see this condo.

Before they could take their steps toward the entrance, sirens began blaring around them, and suddenly two police cruisers skidded to a halt on each side of their parked car, and three Metro Cops got out around them.

Tessa and Kith stood in shock as the three cops surrounded the two. One got out a Holo-frame showing a photo and the cop glanced between it and Tessa. This cop was wearing Riot gear.

Police 1: Is your name Tessa Archean?