Fic: Cult of the Whispered chapter 2

[terran empire]

Chapter two.

Kobe, Japan
As the Sun Sank too the Edge of the Horizon and vanished night life began too move in people moved from place too place. The parties and clubs of downtown opened there doors and the evening air took a harder chill, at the waters edge sat a long abandoned pier. normally lacking of any life, empty and in disrepair. Tonight however a pair of van and a Toyota pickup pulled up. People piled out of one of the vans Wearing white hooded Sweat shirts with a blue cross printed on them and blue jeans. They began unloading boxes from the truck and piling them. One of them sat in the drivers seat of the truck and flashed the headlights. in the still waters of the bay there came a return flashing. the waters seemed too then come too life boiling up as the gray rusted hulk appeared the sound of antique Diesel engines filled the air with a low rumble and thick plume of black smoke. The old Diesel Submarine Pulled up too the pier. The only new part of her vintage hull a round crest with two nights riding a single horse under a cross.
Hatches on the Deck opened and people dressed in black Hooded sweat shirts with red crosses on them went too work crudely mooring there ship.
The Ever in a hurry "Captain" took too the Conning tower.
" Hurry this up, God is a busy man and we only Have till Sun up!" One of the white Sweatshirts hopped from the pier too the sub and then climbed the tower. The two hugged.
" God be praised. Brother Prior." greeted the Captain with a smile.
" In the highest. Brother Templar. Tell me any news of the Pilgrimage?" Asked the Prior.
" The Pilgrim has Told us of a new vision, the Time of Rapture is coming the time of Revelations, The kingdom of heaven we will build will soon rise from the ashes of the Sodom and Gomorrah these sinners have built. he held out his arm indicating the city before him. We are too prepare and seek other holy prophets. Those who Hear the whispers of Angels..." Announced the Captain with a tone of almost Singing Glee.
" Truly Blessing from the lord."Affirmed the prior.
" The Pilgrim has told our orders, too take up the sword for the time of retribution. Come my." beckoned the Captain. They both climbed down the tower into the insides of the sub the pungent smell of fuel and lubricants engulfed them both as they passed though the control room filled with makeshift repairs rebuild controls and gauges they passed farther though a second compartment into the hold where men were busy moving wooden crates with a mixture of markings. the captain picked up a crow bar and forced one of the boxes open.
"Behold the new tools of our holy orders." The Captain Reached in too the box and withdrew a AK47.
"The lords work shall be done." Stated The Prior.

Izu-Ogasawara Trench depth 600 meters:
The TDD-1 was laying low playing quite as her crew conducted a fire drill.
Captain Testarosa and Commander Mardukus Stood in a corridor Mardukus holding a Stopwatch as he watched the crew move too there stations.
" Hmm I think we can still shave another forty seconds from those times Madam Captain." Commented Mardukus as he stopped the watch
Tessa Stood silent.
" Madam Captain?" Repeated the Commander.
"What Oh yes.. Sorry What were you saying?" Responded Tessa as he snapped out of it.
" Madam Captain You seem worried about something." Stated the Ever present commander. " Perhaps It's those kidnapping reports."
" before we began the drill the reported number had reached two hundred and forty.I have had Dana Crunched the numbers and if the pattern keeps going the next reports will start pouring in anytime today from Tokyo." Stated Tessa.
" I see..." Mardukus Adjusted his spectacles. "We seem too have grown Rather close too a particular community in that city. I my self would feel great distress if Ms Chidori or any of her class mate were too come too harm." Stated the Commander.
Tessa Almost burst into laughter by the state meant as Mardukus was about the only person she could think of who could display less emotion then Mr. Sagara.

Jendi High school Chōfu Tokyo, State of Japan:
Classes were Quiet for Jendi High that is, a number of students were held at home by parents concerned over there children's safety. others left school promptly at dismissal. And Sagara Aside from one or two antics was playing Mr. Invisible Fallowing Chidori Like lost puppy... Sadly to Chidori's Mind her puppy was a full bred Pitt bull terrier with a chip on his shoulder. But today things were Quiet even Sankara station was a ghost town.
As Chidori sat down Sagara took his seat. A slight wind bit at her knees but still it was a beautiful day. yet every one was gone... a newspaper holding a headline as the missing in Kobe blew past
" I wish It were not So Quiet. It's like before a western when the gunfight is coming at high noon and every one starts running for cover.." Commented Chidori.
" I have seen Cities like this all over the world. Hong Kong, Bogota, Kabul, Baghdad And Beirut cities Where the people fear leaving there homes... it is normally the first true sign of trouble."
" Well I am not going too let a few lost people spoil my Day." Suddenly announced a Voice over Sagara's Shoulder. Standing there was Inaba Mizuki.
"Nope I am not living in Fear..." She asserted.
"Well Good for you..." Chidori Rolled her eyes as she made the comment. More Likely Mizuki was interested in Strength in numbers. On Top of Which Sagara was pretty much a well know Attack Dog if any one dared cause a disturbance near Kaname they would end up wishing they had not, Sagara had grown up in places where violence was as common as sand in the desert. Combine that with word of what he had done too the Akutsu gang... It made Sagara a man most regular lowlifes would dare not cross, especially where Chidori was concerned and since Mizuki was in her presence she was probably hoping the Sagara Umbrella would cover her too.

The train Arrived and they boarded. empty save for the three of them the ride was quiet. some chit chat nothing eventful then they arrived at there end station Mizuki got off first Chidori and Sagara fallowed they were turning too walk too the Apartment blocks they lived in when a Scream Grabbed there attention They turned in time too see Mizuki Being tossed unceremoniously into the back of a white panel Van.
" Sousuke! Save her" Shouted Chidori
"It's Not a problem!" Replied Sagara Glock in hand Rushing too the Commotion.
The Kidnappers had already piled in and were speeding away. Sagara Was running at full speed but even a top track star can only manage about 42 KPH Compare that too a Car and it's no match Sagara Did manage too make contact before it was too fast for him when he did so he slapped something on too the Side of the Van.
Chidori Caught up too Sagara in a slight amount of distress.
" Oh no Mizuki!" Stated Chidori Crestfallen
"We can still get her back." stated Sagara as he fished something out of his bag.
" Huh?" She looked at Sagara Who was Catching his breath having just run a Hundred meter Dash.. He held up a GPS receiver.
" Before they got away I tagged the Enemy Vehicle with a GPS tracking beacon." He Said with his usual monotone.

The Cab Pulled up too the Piers.
" You sure you kids want too be here?" asked the driver as he looked over his shoulder.
" Affirmative." Stated Sagara as he climbed out.
"Don't Worry Mister we will be fine..." Stated Chidori as she Climbed out. she paid him and gave him the best Tip she could at the moment
" Oh I get it it's one of those underground teen Raves Right... oh too be young all those hormones energy and cravings... and then add in high tempo music and light effects... so very Primal..." Suddenly Stated the Cabby As Sagara Fished a black bag from the Trunk of the Car.
"Ah no mister it's not like that..." stated Chidori Trying too figure out just what innuendos this man was thinking of.
" Oh I get it Wink, wink, nudge, nudge, Say no more, say no more..." Driver said before he took off.
" What a strange individual." Stated Sagara as he picked the lock of the fence in front of him.
" Oh sure look who's talking Mr. High School Commando. You Sure we should not call the Police." asked Chidori
" The local Police presence would likely be fore told by there Sirens, a watchful and well trained enemy would Fallow though with a standard cleanup including execution of hostages. Our mission Priority is the recovery if Ms. Mizuki with out raising the alarm of the Terrorists. Something I am well trained in. However I still assert that you should not be here You should return home without delay" asserted Sagara as he opened the gate. they entered the darkened Piers.
" Oh No Mr. Sargent I am coming with you After all Some one has too keep an eye one you." Answered Chidori.
Sagara closed the gate behind them and re-locked it.
He Then placed the bag on the Ground and with drew from it a tactical vest, grenade launcher, P90 Sub-machine gun and Kukri Machete. once he equipped himself he placed the bag back over his shoulder.
" If you insist then I have no choice in the matter. However please Refrain From unnecessary sound and fallow me step for step." Stated Sagara as he moved into the Shadows.
They moved Silently Sagara in the lead Darting from Shadow too Shadow and then Slow crawling over open space the eventual reached a loading crane. This part of the city was still mostly abandoned after the A21 incident so finding empty docks was easy. Sagara Covered Chidori as they moved too the upper level of the docks the sun had set and darkness was moving in quickly. in the city behind them the city lights began too glow like stars... Chidori looked around the scene it could almost be romantic she thought too herself. the city scape like stars on one side the moon and stars reflected on the seas even with the slight chill in the air it was just Her and her Somber Sargent...

Sagara used a pair of night vision binoculars too look over the scene before him. They had five vehicles all white older models, he noted there license plate numbers makes and models, two were Toyota Tacoma pickups... Tough trucks he had used them in Afghanistan and other hot spots, A pair of Toyota Estima Emina minivans the last vehicle was the same Mitsubishi Town Box he had earlier tagged. they were laid out with the pickups too the front and the vans father back with the town box closest in shadow.
The Majority of the enemy was moving boxes form the trucks too the pier. The lead pick up flashed it's flash lights out into the bay... a Signal? He looked out into the bay and sure enough there came a reply. the waters seemed come alive as a submarine broke the waves. The hull was not what he expected, just about all modern submarines were roughly cigar shaped even the TDD fallowed this pattern. Rounded curves and a Cylindrical body too move underwater with ease.
What surfaced in the bay was quite another story. the hull was shaped in a older fashion, a strong bow with sharp angles... Sagara thought a moment and placed a name too what he was seeing. This was a vintage ship dating too a time when submarines looked more like destroyers... and packed about the same fire power
" American... Vintage 1940's Balao Class. Diesel-electric powered submarine." He Whispered.
" That rust bucket is actually a submarine?" Asked Chidori.
" Affirmative, Some nations still use ships of this type Including the republic of Taiwan. That is how they are going too get there Hostages out of Japanese territory. Chidori Stay here and keep out of sight." Stated Sagara as he climbed back too the ladder.
" Sousuke What are you going too do?" Asked Chidori
" We have too free the Hostages before they are aboard that ship. if they get out too sea we may never find them." He stated as he racked the charging handle on his P90. " Don't Worry I am A specialist." He slid down the ladder Soundlessly and began moving from shadow too shadow. making his approach. there were two centuries behind the van He took them out soundlessly dragging there bodies from view.

As Chidori Lay on the Crane. Her Cell phone Suddenly Rang she fumbled and Turned it off... It nearly gave her a heart attack. but nothing seemed too happen because of it. she let out a sigh...

Sagara Picked the lock on the twin rear doors of the Town box and Climbed in carefully. Inside were a number of people his age and younger. all were blindfold gagged and bound hand and foot He kept his voice too a whisper.
" Pay attention. I am here too help you, I am going too release your feet and blindfolds but not your gags I need you too keep quiet and run in the direction I point you in. nod if you understand."
there was a nod in unison as everyone agreed.
Sagara Began cutting free there bonds leaving there gags and hands too insure that any possible sleeper terrorist would have too work too get him. He still remembered what had happened in the tunnel on the boarders of the divided china. Once they were free too see and move he pointed them in the direction of the front gates and sent them out one at a time. soon the last one Mizuki was gone. Sagara planted a C4 Charge on the inside of the van. A distraction too buy him time too get Chidori and let the hostages out. When Shouting caught his attention. He glanced out the side window where He nearly did a double take. Constable Wakana the crazed police woman was being dragged too the Ship.
" Hay Boss we caught this woman snooping round the back gates." Shouted someone in a black sweat shirt.
Things were turning bad Worse when he heard a second commotion. a a very very Familiar voice protesting
"Let me go you Freaks!" Cried Chidori.
things just Went Murphy. Sagara Had too act He had too rescue Chidori.
" Some one check on the Converts." Was ordered by a man Who stood on the tower.
a set of black Shirts was coming his way. Sagara Opened the breach of his Hk 69 and slid a round in place. he watched as two of the white shirts approached Sagara Slid into place and then when the white shirts were just outside the door he delivered a bone crunching kick too the door knowking them both too the deck. he bolted in a full charge for Chidori's guards. A shot gun blast landed at his feet Sagara Returned it with P90 fire Downing the shooter. The Captain waved his arm.
A massive blast knocked Sagara Back. the heat and shock wave was powerful enough and close enough too cause the C4 he had planted too detonate this knocked Sagara hard into pile of rubble he Fought back the darkness long enough too figure out what was happening the Sub still had it's 5 inch gun! Sagara was way out gunned he aimed his Hk69. The deck gun Barked out first the massive shells round erupted a massive Fire ball.

"SOUSUKE!" Chidori screamed before she was silenced by a punch too the gut.
"Load Them every one board The Police will be here soon we have no time too load anything else!!" Shouted the captain.

End Chapter two

[HELLFIRE]

...had hoped you'd get a spellchecker, but...

Waiting for something to blow up, like MAJORLY! (or it isn't Sousuke, you know).

Now what would they want with Mizuki anyways?

Best of luck with Chapter 3, TE.


Regards

[terran empire]

sigh... I needed a victim... and CPOK would hunt me down if had so much as a singed pig tail... Most of The female and Male Cast are hands off with you guys for fear of being hanged, drawn and quartered with all the fixings too.
I gave you a few blasts with the cannon though and those are not little shells.