Blood in the snow

[The ranger]

(sorry i was in a hurry so yes lets diminish that post i made ill remake it and edit it so it fits sorry again i should have clarified)

red handed the man the guide and took his ak74u out and cleaned it while he sat there. "nothing fits, the killer must have contacts in the state. that's the only way he could have things done or happen. the ambulance. the mugging was not just a random mugging..." -he checked his tablet again he was hacking into the u.s mainframe and he found someone that was searching for clues and or anything that was traced back to it. he didn't think it was important so he diminished the thought and put his tablet back into his coat. "so what else you two know that your not telling me. because i would like to know. and i would like to trust you so i don't get shot in the back." -he had a hand on his Markov that his trench coat covered and waited. what where these crimes he was accounted for. he was a free man and a ex secret police unit. what did he do, what did they have on him.

[mantisstalker]

Zack's smile faltered for a few seconds at the mans words before he hitched it back on, this time looking slightly forced. "Well then if are done trying to bluff then you may as well know." Zack said forcing his tone to tremble as if scarred. "You see your client told me to come pick up his property." He jerked his chin at the bag of music boxes on a table not too far away before carrying on "He was expecting me to be in and out nice and quick so he didn't have to deal with you before he moved on."

He was breaking into a sweat now, half faked and the other half real. "He's probably all ready inquired about my whereabouts's or he will at least be on his way." He looked at the men in a wide eyed sort of way as if he was hoping beyond hope that he was right, but was surprised by the way they exchanged a glance. He dropped the sop act as his face broke into another grin.

"So...He has been asking where I am...?"

[Edzilla]

"Maybe you could of given us some time to enjoy our meal, instead of barging in like that." He lifted a piece of pepper to his mouth, chewing lightly and swallowing. "So you've found my man, how nice of you, have you got him at the compound?" The main Triad nodded, "fantastic, what did you come here in?" One of them pointed to a Honda which was parked on the curb "Only 5 seats, I guess we'll have to follow alone." He pulled out two 50 dollar bills and downed his water, before motioning to the door. On the way he leaned off to Rei, murmuring to her ,"sorry we couldn't have a more full meal." They exited into the cool Californian air, a slight breeze was coming through the mainly empty streets. He climbed back on the bike, sliding on his helmet, "You go and we'll follow," He hit the ignition and the engine came to life.

"Interestingly enough he has, orders were to keep you here and not to let you go," he raised a fist ,"that only suggests one thing." He hit him again, this time on the temple. "Don't ever lie, the guy your messing with isn't to be (please do not swear) with, you may as well make your last moments less painful."

They were moving quickly through downtown LA, the smooth sound of the engine a sweet song among the lights. Under it all he could hear his voice, faint among the noise. "Where were going there is only one exit, remember it, move fast and after the shots are fired, shoot everyone." He sped up again, trying to catch the Honda before slowing down again ,"one more thing, if he feel your breath getting short, ignore it." He powered on, eventually escaping downtown into a residential area full of white walled buildings a chain link fences. Eventually they turned into a small building with a walk where the door should have been. He pulled on the break as the engine died down and the lights went out, leaving the building to be lit by orange street lights. "Is your boss home?" he said to the men leaving the Honda. "He arrived back a few minutes ag-" he was interrupted by the sound of the garage door opening, inside revealed a brightly lit room and the silhouette of a all man. Rei could see the smile on Eddies face as he walked towards the man holds out his hand, "Kami my friend, how are you?" The man replied in a suitably friendly tone ,"not bad, heroine doing well, the money's rolling in." He smiled back, inviting them in. They both walked through a second door and into a hallway. "One you've dealt with your little problem, how about a drink?" Eddie responded ,"I'm sure," before walking down the hall and opening a dilapidated door. Zack could see both of them enter, Eddie with a satisfied look on his face. He greeted the Triads in the room briefly before pulling up a chair to the table where the beaten P.I. sat.
He sat in silence for a few minutes before suddenly speaking ,"so, rumour has it you murdered someone, let me take the blame...." He raised Zacks face, so he could see what he looked like. "Then you turn up in one of my associates warehouses... I can't help but feel this isn't a coincidence." He leaned back on the chair, before reaching into his bag and messing around with something before looking back at him. "Why? What interest could you have in my affairs?" He was smirking as usual.


The GPS in the Enzo began to triangulise some coordinates before directions immediately appeared. A message came from it in the usual computerised voice ,"dealer is at these coordinates, heavily armed, member of the 14ks, treat with extreme caution." It finished, the map showing a residential area of LA

OOC- get to the place we are guys, ASAP

[Yuno]

Rei's grip on him wasn't as tight this time, she'd pulled her helmet on as they left the restaurant. When he leaned over to her she grinned "Don't worry, we'll find some good Hibachi when this is over." As they sped along he could feel her assembling the gun behind him and then restowing it in her coat pocket.
"I gotcha."

Rei walked closely behind Eddie projecting and air of don't (please do not swear) with me. When they entered into the garage the boss's eyes fell on her briefly studying her. He must have decided she was attractive because while Eddie spoke to Zach he moved over towards her nodding at one of his men, "Who is she..and her name?"

Toji, the thug from earlier, pushed her forward placing his hand on the small of her back, "Her name is Rei. She's a computer worker from New York." She came to a halt leaving a foot of room between her and Kami. The same indifferent look she'd had before remained on her face. The man leaned forward so that his face was close to hers, "Rei huh? what are you...Korean? Who is Eddie to you?" She grinned back at him, "I'm Rei...and I'm Japanese... My relationship to Eddie has no bearing on you..." Kami grinned, "You were right she is fiesty...and beautiful too" Rei's grin deepened at this as she looked away.

Kami's eyes looked over her again as they fell on her bruised wrist and he looked at it motioning from it to Eddie. She shook her head at this as Kami leaned forward whispering, "When I finish my business with Eddie, me and you will talk later." he turned returning to Eddie to hear their conversation leaving Rei to stalk around the compound.

[Esiphas]

Jack Checked the Co-ordinates, Before Grinning and Giving Tim direcctions to the Building the co-ordibates marked. As they pulled into the street, Jack looked to Tim. "Seal. Brakes. We'll walk from here." As tgey pulled over, Fairly quiwtly, Jack got up, And slipped into an Alley. Takibg out tge Binoculars he had, He began Survaging the Warehouse for good, Subtle Entry points. Locating a Duitable Vhimney, he liiked to Tim and Yuri. "Get ready to Storm tge place, Whdn I signal you. I'll havd you covered with Crossbow fire." Then Jack slipped away into tge alley again.

[mantisstalker]

Zack's smile vanished as soon as he realized who the man was, replacing it with a look of pure hatred. As the man lifted his head up to look Zack brought his head into the mans stomach causing him to double over and several of the men to move forward and beat him again. When they had moved back the same look was present on his face, but this time it was accompanied by his own blood.

"I'm going to say two things to you. Two and only two. First I haven't killed anyone in this town...yet. And I have no idea where you got that rumor from." Zack spat on the floor a large blob of saliva and blood. "Second look in my coat right inside pocket (music box). That will explain why I'm interested in you. Just make sure I get it back..."

[Edzilla]

He pulled out the music box and flicked the switch, 'disco inferno' began to chime. "So if this is... Then you must be..." He smiled ,"god you must hate me, if your hands weren't tied you'd tear me apart.." Now the empathy, "how tragic, you worked so hard for her, unfortunately her beliefs got her burned." He could see his breath rate increasing slowly, he looked behind, so was Rei's and the 3 triads. "Well I know what you did, your the only possibility, but I'd like to hear you admit it..." He pulled out a lighter, flicked the top open without lighting the flame. "What do you know about hydrogen? Smallest atom, lighter than helium, a great fuel.... But there's one other thing..." He moved the lighter to his face, preparing to burn a portion of his cheek. "It's incredibly flammable." He threw it to the floor, fire was immediately everywhere, the room was soaked in the gas and now it was alight. Eddie pulled his USP and executed the three triads, all who had a look of shock on there faces. "Go," he yelled in Japanese over the sound of the flames, which had spread rapidly into the corridor. He grabbed Zack's chair and began to drag him through.
From outside the three could see and hear, half of the building was roaring with flames. Shouts of obscure Mandarin , men running from the garage door, some with marks of fire on there faces.
The fire had hit Kamis drinks cabinet, setting his office ablaze, somewhere in there he struggled against the door. Eddie and Rei came running past, pistols poised, breath growing heavier by the minute. When they reached the garage door, where Eddie pulled out a gas canister, letting it clank to the floor. After which a syringe came out and was rammed into Zack's leg, all conscious immediately fading, causing him to go limp. He tore at the bindings before ducking under the garage door, dragging Zack's body with his spare arm. He motioned Rei to the Suzuki, before straining to sit Zack's on it. The Virus could barely hold them all but Eddie still hit the ignition, the engine roaring over the panic. Then he looked up, seeing the Enzo, Dashes massive figure in particular, shared one look in the eye. One that seemed to say "I'm the man your looking for, don't even try to catch me." The wheel span rapidly and the Virus sped off, skidding as it hit the road. The black machine was like a ghost in the unlit night.
"I've got a apartment downtown, We'll take a night there, get out of this city tommorow." His voice sounded grave, as if something had gone wrong.

[Esiphas]

Jack slipped back.into the Car. "Try to Follow that Car. If yiu can. Go!" He Then popped the Dunroof, And Readied his Crossbow, Attaching his Sight and putting in a streamlined Bolt. As The Car Sped off, He pushed tge Sunroof right open and Balanced the crossbow in the roof, Looking for the Virus car in the Darkness.

[Yuno]

As the fire started Rei pulled her gun from her pocket firing a round at Toji who collapsed from the point blank shot. She turned bolting for the door as the heat level rose quickly. As the still living triads pulled their weapons she darted towards the door pushing it open as a bullet grazed the side of her leg. Adrenline and fear over took her, she didn't have time to worry about the pain. She rushed through the door straight past Yuri and Tim. As she turned the corner both saw her face, Green-grey eyes wide with fear and a look of displaced pain on her face. Then she was gone climbing into the car as they sped off.

She didn't speak until they hit the high way. Just sat breathing in and out in a state of shock. Finally she turned touching Eddie's shoulder with a smile, "And you thought I couldn't handle the music....I told you, when I hear the beat...I have to dance." It was then that she felt the trickle of blood. She reached to her pants rolling one up slightly and feeling around to find a bullet graze wound leaking blood. She pulled her hand away and it was nicely caked in the dark red substance. She stared at it in slight shock as if she'd assumed water ran through her veins.

Eddie pulled into the apartment complex as she rolled her pant leg back down. She stood up helping him drag Zach into it. When they'd managed to drop Zach onto the couch she disappeared quickly finding the bathroom and washing her hand off. She re-apepared grimacing at him, "Do you know anything about first aid?"

[Edzilla]

"What, are you hurt?" He stared at the wound on her leg, the bleeding reduced by not gone. He walked past her into the bathroom, opening the cabinet under the sink. Pulling out an ragged looking bandage , he walked back through into the main room and grabbed a chair from the table. "Sit down, this will only hurt a bit." He took the bandage and began to wrap it round her leg, "Keep it elevated for a few minutes," he pulled the bandage tight around her slender calf. "That should work, aslong as you keep it clean." He got up from his knee and walked off to the couch where the Australian lay, checking his pulse. Sure enough it had slowed, he was unconscious, would be for at least 8 hours. He had a few extra shots if necessary. He left him again, the man deserved his "rest". He been through a lot in the past day. He got up and wandered over to Rei's "are you ok, that bullet was very close to a vessel," his voice had a element of concern to it .

[Yuno]

Rei grimaced as he bandaged her leg and tried to smile reassuringly as she kept her leg propped up on a chair. “It's not that bad. Don't worry.” When he left her to look at Zach she whiped sweat from her forhead and slowly began to stand up to try and find a bed to collapse on. He returned in time to find her hobbling leaned against one of the walls breathing in from the pain of setting weight on her leg.

After watching her struggle towards the bed for a few more pain staking steps he finally stopped letting her have her pride and dragged her in. She nodded thankfully propping her leg up and rubbing the back of her head. “man I'm such a baby compared to you on this stuff.” she grinned weakly as she began to pull her blood soaked pants off clearly unphased by his prescence. When she tossed them against the wall he watched her lay back weakly. “Let's order some pizza.” she mumbled. He could already hear her breathing slowing as she began to doze off.

[mantisstalker]

The door opened and Zack found himself crossing the threshold of a passable hotel room, a beautiful women in his arms. She leaned up to his ear and whispered sweet nothings to him as he deposited her on the bed opposite the door. He was about to join her when he realized what was missing. With an apology and a quick kiss he moved back to the door and making his way to the lobby at a quick jog.

He grinned as he slept, his body at ease.

He reached the lobby and after a quick exchange of money with the cashier he was passed a bottle of wine and started to make his way back at a casual stroll. But as he walked he noticed something out of place. A slight smell of smoke hanging in the air. He began to run towards the apartment room.

The grin was starting to melt away to be replaced with a worried look.

He skidded around the last corner and saw the room. It was ablaze with heat rolling out of it like waves. He staggered and dropped to his knees in front of the door, dropping the bottle, causing it to smash against the floor. He put his head in his hands and began to cry uncontrollably.

A figure moved behind him placing a hand on his shoulder. It turned him to face it, revealing a monster made of flame. It beckoned to him before placing a music box in Zack's hand and with a smile running down the corridor. After a few seconds of staring at the box, the look of sadness began to melt away to be replaced by a look of pure rage. With a snare he stood up, picking up a shard of broken glass as he did. He started to to follow its other victims bodies and the still burning foot prints of the monster, lashing out at everyone that stepped in his way.

Zack's face was formed into a snarl, as he tried to fight off an imaginary foe rolling off of the couch onto the floor. He tossed and turned weakly on the floor trying to throw punch's at the air. They weren't very strong and wouldn't cause any damage if they connected with anything but even they where becoming weaker, as blood still flowed freely from Zack's multiple head wounds, staining the carpet underneath him.

(ooc- I hope you brought my coat, all my stuff is in it.)

[The ranger]

(T.T I forgot who I am allies with. Reply to this so I can post thanks)

[mantisstalker]

(ooc- Jack the British assassin (Esiphas), and Tim the Irish ex Seal (Tyamius))

[Edzilla]

"I could definitely go for some," he walked off the kitchen, leaving her in his bedroom. When he got there he leaned against the side, holding his face in his hands. When he took them off he was staring at the white light of the kitchen. Things had gone wrong, pretty badly. Whoever those "people" were they didn't seem friendly, or reasonable. While the motorcycles registration was false, they still knew what it looked like and that there was more than one now. Plus, now he had a wounded Japanese girl under his care. "This is going to take a lot..." He said out loud.
He got up and walked over to the couch, leaning over it. "Poor (please do not swear) must be dreaming," he said, seeing him face down on the floor. And now he had this to deal with...
He picked up the landline, calling the only pizza place he knew. Collapsing on the couch, he flicked the news on. No sign of the fire, obviously hadn't been put out there yet. "How fortunate," he said crassly.
The pizza arrived, while he was looking through flights. He took them, tipping generously and brought one through to her. "Are you sure your ok?" He thought he saw her nod ," anyway... We're getting out of this country for a bit, where would you like to go?" He smiled, a guise over his real current mood.