Encounter in the port part 1
Again I dream that I am floating in an infinite, black and empty space. I see a shimmering human figure in the distance, but the more I want to get closer to it, the more it move away. I know he's trying to say something, but I still do not hear anything. In the end, the silhouette disappears from my eyes and I wake up.
I looked at the phone. It was only 7.00 in the morning, but I felt that I can't asleep more. I dressed and went to the store to buy coffee.
On the way, I was thinking about the meaning of my dream.
(I have been dreaming every night for two months, but I still do not understand anything.)
The sleep pattern is always the same - I chase after something, and this tries to say something while moving away. I know that this is something important, but at the moment I have more urgent matters on my mind.
I opened the laptop and plugged in the pendrive. According to information from El Toro, the River has at least 30 people on the spot. I also have to take into account that the ferry, from Colombia which carries the goods, also has several armed people on board, so there will be a minimum of 50 guys armed to the teeth. The ship will arrive at the port in Terminal G just before midnight. At first I was surprised, because from this I read there are many shops, bars, etc. However, today the whole zone around the terminal is to be empty due to "renovation and reconstruction". Even other terminals have to accept only a limited number of vessels on that day.
(What I have to admit to the guy, he knew who to give in the paw.)
There is also a mention of the bodyguard River, who always appears with him when he does business. It is not known what it is called or where it comes from, but rumors say he is extremely dangerous.
(Another unknown, what?)
In any case, I have already accepted the order so I have to deal with everything. I gathered all the equipment and all my belongings, because after this job I change place.
I got in the car and went to Barcelona. 17 hours until midnight.
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I have to admit that Barcelona is a really nice city.
I know I'm here for work, but it's no problem to enjoy the at look. Beautiful beaches, well-preserved monuments and many restaurants. The sky was cloudless and there was a pleasant breeze from the sea.
(I will have to come here one day to relax.)
There were strangely few ships and people in the port. Near the terminal G, there were some guests from the security company. After the expressions of their faces, I can confidently say that they are serious about their work.
I still have a lot of time to midnight, but I preferred to look around. I crept next to the guard and began to circulate between the containers, trying to remember everything that might be useful - observation points, the arrangement of containers and the fastest way back. Just when I was done and was about to fade ...
"Hey, who are you?"
I was unlucky to be noticed by one of the security guards. I quickly set up a plan of action in my head, then turned to the man.
"Good morning, something happened?"
"It's a closed area. Tell me what you were doing or I'm going to call the police. "The man had a gun at his belt, but he did not pull it out. Probably the lack of a hand eliminates me in his eyes as a threat.
I decided to burn the stupid and smiled innocently.
"Sorry I did not know. I'm the first time in Barcelona, and a week ago I arranged for a friend to meet him in the port, next to terminal D. That's right here? "
He looked researching at me for a moment, but he probably bought it.
"This is not Terminal D, only G. D is in opposite, oh there, see?" He pointed to the right ahead. "Now the transition is blocked from this page, so you have to go back and go around.
"Oh, in that case, I'm very sorry and thank you." I bowed slightly.
The bodyguard just waved his hand.
"No problem, now come with me, I have to move you out."
I agreed, and then left the Terminal under the eye of a bodyguard.
When I saw that he was coming back, I quickly accelerated my pace. I returned to the car and got ready for today's shares. Two P-99s, 12 magazines, two knives of special forces, three fragmentation grenades, one smoke grenade and a handful of Ent's seeds and my standard outfit with a mask.
Until the arrival of the ship I still had something about 8 hours, so I went out to eat something. I bought two hot dogs, I looked for a bench and, while eating, I stared at the sea. It was very quiet and peaceful that you could asleep.
However, at night something can disturb this peace.
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Port Vell (part of the port of Barcelona) at 23.30
The night sky was extremely dark today. The stars hid behind the clouds, and the moon was new, so visibility was bad. However, contrary to the fact that Terminal G was very brightly lit by several headlights. There was a line of cars going in his direction. When they stopped, 4-5 people armed with machine guns and short guns got out of almost everybody. Only two seemingly harmless people got out of one.
One was a fat man about 30 years old. Medium height, brown brushed back hair. Dressed in a black jacket, white pants and slippers, although it did not improve his beauty. Although it was late at night, he sweated profusely.
The other's face was hidden under the hood. It was almost 1.8 meters high and emitted an dangerous aura which meant that it was better not to start with it. He was River's personal guard. Once, one of Bob's men got drunk and began to joked at him because he doubted his skills. He attacked him, but it ended up lying on the ground with broken hands within 5 seconds. From this moment on nobody has doubted the effectiveness of this guy.
"Ehh, I hate places like this." He began to complain about the River. "It's almost always so hot that you can fry eggs on the sidewalk even at night."
"What do you care about? We only have to finish the transaction, sell the goods and get a foothold. For a month to have a monopoly on trade all over the Mediterranean. Then we can come back to the States. "The hooded man replied.
"I know about it, which does not change the fact that it is a real nightmare. I do not know how people can live here. "He fanned for a moment, then continued. "Did you get the message, how long will it take them to do?"
"Not long. They are already visible on the horizon. '
He pointed to a flashing point in the distance that flowed toward them.
"I hope those damned Colombians will not demand a larger payment. They have recently become terribly greedy. "
"Do not worry about it, their boss is famous for never changing the conditions during the transaction." And in general, do not you complain too mu-- "He stopped when something started to tremble in his pocket. His tone of voice got serious.
"Wait a moment, I have to go check something."
Hearing his tone, River face turned a little pale.
"Has something serious happened?"
"I do not know yet, but I prefer to blow on the cold.
He said and headed toward the containers side.
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The man, looking ahead carefully, looked around. In the past, he was a mercenary, so he had experience in using weapons as well as careful execution of orders.
Suddenly he saw something in the light of his flashlight. Something was based on one of the containers. He grabbed the weapon more firmly and went to check it out. When he was close enough with horror, he said it was his old buddy Mike. He came to him to check his condition, but unfortunately he was dead. He swore under his breath and was about to start an alarm when ...
Swish, swish.
Two tentacles shot out of Mike's body, which at the same time pierced the man's heart and brain. He died without even knowing what killed him.
I watched it with a mixture of pride and disgust. Because there is concrete everywhere, I can not plant Ent seeds, so that's the only way to use them. However, this does not change the fact that it resembles the scene from the "Alien". I ordered them to kill everyone who comes here, and I moved on. I climbed cautiously to find the target.
I saw him about 50 meters away, surrounded by a shield of men holding their weapons. The ship that the River was waiting for was just entering the port. I had to change position to have a clean shot. I could use magic, but it's slower than a missile, so you can avoid it. Besides, I have to use it only as a necessary minimum.
I managed to sneak a distance of 20 meters. At that time, a gangway was dropped from the ship and some crates began to be carried away. River talked to somebody, but from that distance I did not hear anything. I pulled out my pistol and aimed at the merchant's head. From this distance, thanks to the improvement of the senses thanks to the training, and the fact that thanks to my fucking eyes I can see in the dark I could easily hit.
(Wait, should not his mysterious bodyguard be with him?)
I got worried. According to information from El Toro, this guy is always accompanying the River. Just when I finished my thought ...
"Beautiful night, do not you think?