Chapter 3: The Hunt Begins

*The scene opens to Jasper loading weapons in an armory at SEGMA Headquarters*

Armorer: I've given you enough ammunition to get you through the next few days.

Jasper: Thanks for that...

Armorer: They are only sending you?

Jasper: Too much of a risk sending operatives to capture Primal Coders. Command knows that they wouldn't stand a chance.

Armorer: But you can handle yourself?

Jasper: I know how they fight, and with me being a Primal Code myself, I'm the best viable option.

Armorer: Seems like a suicide mission to me.

Jasper: And that is why you stay safe within the confounds of your metal box. *Locks the bolt to the rear of his rifle* I'll see you around.

*Jasper leaves the armory and makes his way to the hanger. Ross runs up to him.*

Ross: Leaving already?

Jasper: Want to join me?

Ross: Funny you say that....

Jasper: You can't be serious...

Ross: Commander Reyes already approved it, guess I'm tagging along....

Jasper: *Smiles* Guess I could use some company.

*The two enter the hanger, where a helicopter awaits them. Commander Reyes stands near the helicopter.*

Commander Reyes: Are you two ready to leave?

Jasper: Yes sir.

Ross: About as ready as I will ever be...

Commander Reyes: You have your orders, take out the other Primal Coders, use Force if you have to, unless they give up willingly.

Jasper: You and I both know that option will not be taken....

Commander Reyes: *Nods* If all possible we would like to avoid anyone being killed, but you are right....

Jasper: According to our Intel reports, Minotaur is my first target.....

Ross: He's not going to go down easily.

Commander Reyes: Duke...he must be drawing you out.

Jasper: We have never seen eye to eye, even during the Primal Selection.

Commander Reyes: Do you think he knows you're tracking him?

Jasper: They aren't stupid. They are using Duke to draw me out....

Ross: A trap?

Jasper: Would make sense, I am their biggest threat. They take me out, no one will be able to stop them....

Commander Reyes: More the reason to stop them now...

Jasper: Sir, with your permission, I will need to use my Primal Index to its fullest.....

Commander Reyes: *Frowns* Understood, But be careful, that power can tear you apart if you aren't strong enough to control it....

Jasper: Yes sir....

*The pilot from within the helicopter opens the hatch*

Pilot: Sir, we are ready to go, we have coordinates on the Minotaur's location.

Jasper: Looks like the hunt is on...

Ross: *Readying weapon* After you.

Commander Reyes: Good luck both you.

*Ross enters the helicopter, followed by Jasper*

Commander Reyes: Hey Jasper.

*Jasper turns around*

Commander Reyes: Don't get yourself killed.

Jasper: *Smiles* Don't plan on it...

*The hatch closes and the helicopter takes off into the night. Below Commander Reyes pulls out a cell phone*

Commander Reyes: Keep an eye on him, I want to see how this will turn out....