{Ashes to Mathias and SOL} Lucan sees the Picture

Lucan Thorne

May 27 

ears, he nodded in approval of the team he had gathered as he pulled Gideon up on the large screen so everyone can see. The look on Gideon’s face was as grim a look as he could remember as the computer whizz prepares them for the video he had received, care of Dia. He places his palms flat against the desk to keep from destroying it as the anger level in the room goes Defcon one. The bloody image of Mathias appeared on the screen. He has been worked over severely, one shoulder dis-proportioned and hanging out of its socket from being beaten while restrained. The warriors start moving around the room, agitated and growling in response to the images, their eyes going amber and their bodies vibrating with hostility. Collectively they stiffen as Mat’s image fades and is replaced with grainy surveillance footage, the young Gen One female is easily recognizable to everyone immediately.Carys Chase, caught on tape in an intimate moment with that fucking fighter. The air was sucked out of the room as they realized the extent to which Diabolus will go, the young breedmate, a beloved and precious niece to all of them, stalked like prey by the despicable male. She wasn't a warrior or even a diplomat like her mother, pulling her into this situation had raised the stakes yet again. Moving quickly, he ends the video feed* I want you out there now, Gid has sent the coordinates of the location to each of you. *Pulling a box from the desk drawer, he flips the lid revealing Rio’s confiscated UV ammo rounds* Load up with some of these, I don’t know what you’ll be facing, but I want you prepared. The lab where you are headed to was one of Drago’s, we destroyed it long ago, Gid’s intel is showing that it may be in use once again. I want everyone on comms, I want constant updates and I want Mathias brought home.

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  May 27 at 12:29pm · Unlike · 18
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  Dante Malebranche *After meeting in Lucan's office, he grabbed his gear and followed the others out. He stood back and watched the footage of Mat and Carys, both making him sick to his stomach. Stepping out the door into the garage, he got in the car with Rio, Kade and Mira* Lets blow this pop stand.

  June 2 at 10:04pm · Like · 11
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  Rio Atanacio *Tossing his gear in to the back of his FJ he shakes his head* D, I don't think there's enough room in that tin can of yours. Everyone, toss your gear in the back and get your asses in. We have a few field rats to sniff out. *Climbing behind the wheel he cranks up the engine and keys the address into the GPS. Quickly reading over the directions he pops the FJ into gear and speeds out to the outskirts of the city*

  June 2 at 10:06pm · Like · 10
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  Mira Nicholas-Archer *Still disturbed by the images of both Mathias andCarys, I slide into Rio's monstrosity of an SUV and double check the knives strapped to my body.* We better not be walking into a trap, Rio. *Leaning my head on the leather seat and looking out the window*

  June 2 at 10:07pm · Like · 12
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  Kade Breed *The atmosphere within the FJ was so tense the idea of breathing in outer space was, at that moment, a more welcomed one. Knowing his weapons were in check, his mind began reviewing the mission information as it mixed with the images from the briefing in the worlds worst after-hours slideshow. Shaking his head as the city lights flickered across his face through the window* How much you wanna bet it is?

  June 2 at 10:07pm · Like · 11
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  Rio Atanacio *Parking the SUV a half mile from Dragos's deserted lab, they gather their gear and trek towards their destination. In the shadows of the trees they look down at the brick building. Several vehicles are parked out side and there were several human and Breed guards patrolling the premises* Damn I thought we had rendered all these chamber of torture useless years ago. *Squatting down he draws a ruff floor plan of the facility* Lucan gave us strict orders to not engage. With that in mind we need a diversion . *Grins at Mira* How bout it mouse? Are you up to it?

  June 2 at 10:09pm · Edited · Like · 10
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  Mira Nicholas-Archer *Rolling my eyes* Are you seriously wanting me to go over there and parade myself as a blood host? *He looks at me with the most serious face ever and nods in the direction of the entrance* You're going to get it later, Rio! *securing my gun in the back of my pants* If I get bit, I'm not the only one who is going to kill you. *Huffing my frustration at the misogynistic task I've been given, I make my way to the entrance. As I switch my walk to a slower more seductive pace, all I can think of is how freaking ridiculous this is*

  June 2 at 10:10pm · Like · 11
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  Dante Malebranche *Standing back, he watched Mira, the attitude rolling off of her* She's right Rio. You're a hurt breed walking if something happens to her. I'm sure there will be a line that forms. *His hand was twitching for his blades as he watched the guard. He knew Lucan said not to engage, but he knew he needed to be ready for anything.*

  June 2 at 10:10pm · Like · 11
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  Kade Breed *Keeping a sharp eye on Mira as the conversation around him faded into the background. There was way too much at stake to worry about the wrath of Niko seeing as how the wrath of a bitten Mira would be ungodly wicked anyways, he didn't see any male, Human nor Breed surviving it. Closely watching the female's progress, he noticed some movement that was inconsistent with the watch routes being patrolled by the guards. Jamming his elbow into Rio's side he nods in the direction of the side door where two males closely resembling Dia and Meison were exiting the facility* What do we have here?

  June 2 at 10:11pm · Like · 11
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  Rio Atanacio *Drawing his sword a low growl escapes his throat. FeelingDante's hand on his shoulder he looks over at his brothers as they both shake their head silently telling him to stand down. It totally went against his nature to let those two scum bags leave, but taking them down would have to wait for another day.. Sheathing his blade he turns toward the building, and shakes his head in wonder as Mira was already drawing the two males into her web* Come on guys lets get this dump shut down so the next team can clean it out.

  June 2 at 10:13pm · Like · 11
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  Dante Malebranche *Nodding, he stayed in the shadows following Mira's path.* No engaging, but we can have a little fun can't we? *Seeing the one of the guards coming toward the shadow, he acted quickly, taking him out.*

  June 2 at 10:13pm · Like · 11
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  Mira Nicholas-Archer *Surprised at the gullibility of the guards, I lure them to the side of the building, close enough for my team to back me up but far enough away that the sounds of their deaths would go unnoticed from any other guards in the building. I lean against the side of the building with my arm coyly resting behind my back, on the butt of my my gun* So boys, are we going to get started? *Raising my brow, I watch their movements and determine the best position to aim my gun in order to get maximum incineration. "So eager, blondey? Hot piece like you needs to be savored." Resisting the urge to throw up, I tighten the grip on my gun and wait for the perfect opportunity to strike...the guard leans into my neck, taking a deep inhale before baring his fangs.* Too bad you wont ever get that opportunity, asshole. *Before the three of them have any chance to react, I fire my weapon...UV bullet and all, incinerating the guards instantly and giving me one epic sunburn.* Fuck, that was nuts...I hope I didn't just kill the elders.

  June 2 at 10:14pm · Like · 11
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  Kade Breed *Jumping back on his feet after decking it for the UV blast he barely saw coming, he let out a whoop in Mira's direction knowing full well the awesome power behind Rio's little treasures* Hot Damn, it's gonna be a fun night. Warn us next time, Squeaky *Sliding around the corner of the building, he came up behind a guard who was so distracted watching Dante and his blades that he didn't even have time to feel the tendons in his neck snap as his lifeless body fell to the ground* Yup, gonna be a fun one.

  June 2 at 10:16pm · Like · 11
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  Rio Atanacio *Charging into the building fangs bared he leaped over the console knocking the male hard against the wall. Kneeling beside the Breed he pulls the male up by the collar*. Where the fuck is the prisoner? *The guard fumbled trying to reach his weapon. Snarling he told the warrior to go to hell. With a swift slice across the male's throat the guard fell limp.*. You first!

  June 2 at 10:19pm · Like · 11
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  Dante Malebranche *Scanning the area, he looked for more guards. He always expected the unexpected in situations like this. They had made quick work of the guards they encountered, but no more had come. Keeping his blades at the ready, he watched Mira slip deeper into the building to get eyes on Mathias.*

  June 2 at 10:19pm · Like · 11
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  Kade Breed *Hearing the commotion, he jogged back to the front of the building and found Rio standing to wipe a freshly soiled blade across the thigh of his already muddied combat fatigues* Guess he gave the wrong answer, eh? *Shaking his head at the pure evil grin that spread across Rio's face, he sheathed his own blade and nodded his head towards the front of the building where Dante and Mira had just slipped quietly inside* Guess we should go post up by the door and make sure they don't receive an uninvited guests while in the belly of the beast.

  June 2 at 10:20pm · Like · 11
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  Mira Nicholas-Archer *The lack of guards inside the building was as unsettling as it was surprising. My immediate thought as I walked further down the hallway was that this was a trap. A thought that was validated by the extremely slow pace Dante as taking from behind. It didn’t take long to figure out why there were no guards patrolling the hallways and the sight of it made me stop in my tracks. There was only one thing that could make the shiny floor glow purple from the outside of a door less room. UV* Shit. *My arm flew down to signal Dante to stop, but when I turned my head I realized that he had already noticed the deadly light and had taken root about 40 feet behind me. I had a pretty good idea what was in the room in front of me and the thought of it didn’t bode well for Mathias or the elders who were planning on coming in to rescue him. The light inside the room was intense, it was hot and blinded me enough that I could barely distinguish what the source of the light was coming from. As I got closer, it became more evident that the light was emanating from large beams going vertically from floor to ceiling like bars. It was a cell UV cell* Sadistic bastard. *I said to no one and squeezed my body through the small space between the bars of UV light. Once inside the cell I saw him, a crumbled mess of skin and bones on the floor…his clothes were in rags, skin bubbled up as if it was burned multiple times and there was dried blood everywhere.*Mathias. *I got down to my knees beside him, rolling his body gently so he was facing upward* Can you hear me? *I had never seen a breed look so awful, he needed blood and extreme medical attention pronto. His eyes opened slowly as I picked up my radio to provide a status update* Mira to Rio* I waited for a response before continuing* I found Mat, he’s an inch from death. But guys, that’s not the only problem. He is in a cell surrounded by ultraviolet light; the genone’s are going to need thick UV suits. *After a string of Spanish cuss words, Rio tells me to head back. Taking Mathais’s hand, I squeeze it reassuringly and look down into his tortured eyes* You’ll be free tonight. I promise. *I regret leaving the room almost immediately, it wasn’t right to leave that poor breed by himself in there…but I knew it wasn’t safe and even if I didn’t die inside here, Tegan and Lucan would be seriously pissed if I didn’t follow my instructions* Let’s get the hell out of here. *I say to Dante before we book it back outside*

  June 2 at 10:21pm · Like · 10
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  Rio Atanacio *Hearing the rumbling of engines as they hightail it out of the building into the dark forest. He stops and look back. A squad of Breed males were storming into the lab. Taking a moment to relay a message to the GenOne team* Lucan we've cleared the building but it's reinfested. Mat's in the building surround by UV. We've located the secondary back up generator and will have the power terminated in a few. Buena suerte my friends. *Slipping the com back in to his pocket he runs toward his team, but is knocked to the ground as a huge flume bellows into the sky. Chuckling as he knocks Dante off of him they both make a bee line to the FJ*