The Docks

Kellan Archer

*The fleet garage was silent but for the sounds of us checking our weapons and ammo. Lucan had okayed the operation after going over every minute detail with Rio. He was adamant he didn't want a repeat of the nightmare at the docks... We had triple checked every move, planning for what could go wrong and studied the schematics Gid had provided us until we knew the layout of the place by heart. We were ready.*

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  Rio Atanacio *Brock slid into the driver's seat and the Archer's strapped themselves in the back. Within minutes the city lights were behind them and they entered into the remote area of Jefferson County, West Virgina searching for a deactivated military training center that had been recently purchased by a private firm. The road had changed from paved to gravel with a dilapidated sign came into view* There, Brock. This is the place let's park in the brush and we'll hoof it into the compound.
• Brock Breed *shutting off the headlights, and parking the car where it will be hidden from view, I join the others, checking my weaponry. Moving with as much speed as possible allowing for Mira to be able to stay up with us, a dilapidated building comes into view. Signs were posted No Trespassing. Chuckling to myself - since when has that ever stopped Breed? * Looks like this must be the place gang.
• Mira Nicholas-Archer *Tilting my head to the side, I take the broken down building from top to bottom* You'd think that after all this time they'd realize that we're on to their "crappy old building equals hiding place for bad guys" scheme. *smirking, I pull out my gun and click the safety* Shall we? *I walk past the three breeds and enter the building.*
• Kellan Archer *It was strange... I mused as I followed my comrades into the building. I was expecting them to have guards around the perimeter. Entering this building was too easy. My mind raced a thousand times per hour analyzing possibilities. Where they expecting us? Had they changed venues already? Were we too late? My eyes scanned the dark, looking for signs of life. At least we could free any humans imprisioned here. That is, if they were still here. I heard the noise of quiet footsteps coming our way and smiled darkly. Two guards; Breed by their smell, approaching us from the right. I grabbed my knife and pretended to be unaware of their presence. They lunged at us suddenly, going for a swift kill. I stepped in front of Mira, grabbing one by the throat and burying my knife deep in his ribs. He spasmed and died as my blade found his heart. I discarded his body and turned to see how my wife was doing. The missus had slitted the second guard's throat cleanly. I smiled at her and she smirked, clearly pissed at my attempt to "defend" her.* Sorry babe * I whispered on her ear* Old habits die hard...
• Mira Nicholas-Archer *rolling my eyes at my mate* I can see that... *as Kellan turned toward me, distracted by an innate desire to keep his bonded mate safe, another breed stepped out of the shadows and lunged toward my mate. I pushed Kellan to the side and engaged the large breed male, slamming my small body into his* Not today, asshole! *His arms quickly wrapped around mine, pulling them into a half Nelson and slamming me against the wall. Behind me I could hear Kellan growling, poised to kill...but that was the last thing I wanted...this breed was mine. I thrust my foot back into the breeds groin, disabling him enough for my right arm to grab my dagger and allowing me plenty of time to slam it deep into his chest* See, I am perfectly capable of taking care of myself.
• Kellan Archer * I make a Herculean effort to bring down my heartbeat, which had spiked dangerously at the sight of that motherfucker's hands on Mira...* My brain knows that, Mouse... It is my heart who has a little difficulty grasping it. *Taking deep breaths to manage the adrenaline running through my veins, I keep moving forward, keeping my eyes opened for more attackers*
• Rio Atanacio *Nudging Brock toward the door* Come on Bro I think the love birds have got this. Let's head down to the hanger. *Moving swiftly Rio and Brock quietly entered the building through a side door. There were three Breed inside laughing and joking about the upcoming hunt. Rio's mouth tighten in anger as he listen to the males discuss their enjoyment of the chase. "These humans are not match for us and I sure as hell get tired of playing cat and mouse. Too bad we can't have more challenging prey" At that comment Rio step out his fangs bared and glock drawn* Will I do? *The males were wide eyed in surprise. "We are unarmed, said one of the burly built males" Rio smirked* No problema, muchacho. *Holstering his weapon* I'm in the mood for a little fist fight. *Brock moved from the shadows and stood beside the Spaniard his distaste for the Breed clear on his face.* I hope you don't mind if my friend joins me. After all we want this to a fair fight.
• Brock Breed *Standing by Rio, watching the Breed males, my fangs elongating with the need to unleash my fury on something, someone.* If we want this to be a fair fight, the Three Stooges over there need to get reinforcements. *The three Breed males crouched into a fighting stance - "Put down your weapons and it will be a fair fight" , one of them shouted.* You got it, asshat. *Moving with Breed speed, I dispatch the nearest one by getting him in a head lock and breaking his neck, neatly severing it from his spinal column, as Rio quickly dispatched the others with a shot to the head.* Did you see that? I thought I saw someone running out of the corner of my eye. *pointing over in the general direction where I saw the movement.*
• Rio Atanacio *Running head long toward the escaping male he tackles him to the ground. the fallen male twisting around struggling to free himself from the warrior's weight. Freeing his arm he slammed the heel of his hand into Rio's jaw knocking him back on his ass. Shaking his head to clear it he hears the click of a gun. Glaring up at his opponent he slowly starts to stand. "NO! ON your knees. I like that position for one of Thorne's prized warriors." Nodding, Rio settled on one knee* As you wish. *The Breed cirlcle around pressing the cold steel into the base of Rio's skull clicking back the hammer one more click.. You know I've been anxious to try out this special weapon. I hear its fireworks is better than the 4th of July's. The warrior held his breath. He knew of this weapon, liquid UV. Rio watched the male from hooded eyes as the Breed continued to talk, his weapon held steady on the kneeling warrior . Slowly Rio reached down pulling out his long daggar, in a swift fluid movement he turned knocking the gun from the males hand and burying his blade deep between his foes ribs.* YOU know I hate a lot of chatter. If you're going to kill someone just do it. *Removing the blade from the body he wipes it clean on the fallen male. Taking the gun he slips it in his belt.* Brock., let's unlock the cages and get the hell out here!
• Kellan Archer Mira and I finish our recon of the blood house without incident. I smile when I hear sounds of struggle, smell the coppery scent of blood and then Uncle Rio's voice softly chuckling. By the sounds of it, he was really enjoying killing those bastards...! Right after that, I hear the sounds of human footsteps running to the doors. Brock must have opened the cages.* Okay Mouse, humans are out. If you are going to redecorate this crib with those explosives your father gave you, I'd start now...
• Mira Nicholas-Archer *Nodding* I got this! *I grabbed the small bag that carried the explosives and began to strategically set them up throughout the building. My dad had taught me well, so I wasn't worried about accidentally setting them off...nor was I worried that the explosives wouldn't be efficient. As I set up the last brick I heard some footsteps from down the hallway; thinking it was one of the rescued humans, I stood up to investigate...only to be shoved against the wall by the neck by a JUSTUS officer. * I'm on your side! *I exclaimed, my breathing cut off by his grip. He shook his head and put his gloved finger to my lips* "Shhhhh" *He said, letting me go with a smirk...and vaulting through the broken window.* What the fuck! *I exclaimed, rubbing my neck as I watched him run into the night from above. This was bad, and I had a feeling we needed to get the hell out of here pronto! Taking the stairs two at a time, I rushed into the main room* It's done, lets get the hell out of here!                                                                             

  Brock Breed *shaking my head and grinning* You just had to use that explosive arrow, didn't you? Niko would be so proud. Now let's get the hell out of here!
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