Chapter 3: Undesirable

*The Jäeger program, born from the bowels of the first Krawl shoot down. At the time the soldiers fought with tanks and exoskeletons which caused huge losses. A way had to be found at all costs to turn the tide. This is how the Jaeger program was born, which was developed in parallel with the Striker program. Thanks to a technology called Ark-Cortex, it was possible for the human brain to merge with the metal particles thus causing an increase in the power of the machine. Unfortunately, machines of this caliber were far too difficult for the human brain to operate*.

-I already knew all that. Where are you coming from? *Said Jalel annoyed*.

-The Jaegers are not human, did you realize that ? But yet we live among them as if nothing had happened. *Told Berth*.

-What could be easier when you assert your position by force.

-Indeed humans are no match for us. It must be said that we are also half Krawl.

*A veins in eye contracted*.

-You clearly didn't come to talk to me about that, what do you want? *He said with a sigh*.

-Your report, it was censored from start to finish. *Said Berth, reading it out of the corner of his eye. Then he resumed his seriousness*. I'm not going to ask you why a pilot of your caliber gets locked up. What happened to Jeena is terrible I can imagine ....

-But.....

-But seeing you languish here for no reason pains me. That's why I want you to tell me exactly everything you know. And exchange I arrange so that the charges which are brought against you are erased. You can go home and enjoy your easy life in the countryside.

*Jalel stared at him surprised*.

-He is looking for something but what? *thought him*. I've known Berthold for a long time but can I really trust him for this move?

*He began to think about questioning some things in his mind. He remembered what Liore had said as he passed*.

-Are you sure what you're talking about?

-We can no longer be sure. I didn't hallucinate *he insisted*. I saw it as I see you. It seemed unreal but yet it does exist, I swear.

-I got it, I understood. We will stop there. I'll take care of getting you out of here. Don't tell anyone about what happened here understood?

-Not even....

-To no one. *Said him resumed firmly*. And One more, Keep you teeth in mouth. It would annoy me to have to justify if you bite a guard.

-Start already by taking off this shit tank top.

-Sorry the procedure is the procedure. * Said Liore with a smile *.

-Tch. Asshole.

*Jalel snapped out of his thought, then looked at the person in front of him again before giving him a friendly smile*.

-Fuck you captain. Cordially.

*Berth smirked as if he expected this response. So he got up from his seat with the files in hand*.

-Well then. All in good time. It looks like I have wasted my time.

*Jalel followed him with a suspicious look and could see a sly smile on his face*.

-You will never change eh captain.

* Meanwhile at the home of Reuss, the family dinner had just ended. The moon was high in the sky as Liore and Flynn fired bullets as Jake watched. Inside Olga who observed them from the outside then she went to the kitchen*.

-I can....

-No no it's not worth it. * Said Katy *.

-But if I don't ....

* While trying to grab a plate she made it fall and it shattered into pieces. So she lowered herself but cut her hand *.

-I told you there is no clue. Wait I will ....

-No, it's not necessary. *She says.*

* Katy saw the blood return to the inside of the finger and the wound close immediately *.

-I I .... * Said Olga Embarrassed *.

-Well then. I had heard of the incredible regeneration abilities of the Jaegers but this is the first time I see it in real life.

-You're not scared? * She asked you surprised *.

-Why should I, there are worse things in this world than humans with pseudo powers.

-Ah .... You are right.

* Kat then resumed her dishes that she seemed to be the only one to master *.

-How did you meet? * Asked Olga *.

-Oh that. I was still a student at the time and my college was located right next to an air force base. A detachment had just arrived for permisson. Apparently they had survived the reconquest of the Umbrella System.

-The ... The ... Umbrella System? But it's.....

-Yes I know. The soldiers had organized a joint party to relax the soldiers. Must say that most of them were young idiots who had not yet finished their studies.

-Eh .....

-I was fed up with how their bullshit even though it was funny at times so I went out. And that's where I saw him.

* There he was sitting on a bench all alone with his hands in his jacket pockets. At first she had taken him for another drunk, but in fact he was still sober *.

- Can I sit down? * Katy asked *.

- Don't be shy. * He said as he stared into space *.

* Silence fell for a long time. She felt like she was sitting next to a ghost, but she ended up breaking the ice *.

-Is that so horrible?

-In your opinion ? * He asked jaded *.

-Sorry, I apologize. *She says*.

-Nope. * He said standing up *. It's not your fault.

* He was about to leave but she called him out again *.

-A .... Wait ..... Would you like to have a coffee one of these four. Let's say tomorrow.

* He turned, watching her out of the corner of his eye. Then he sighed before leaving *.

-And that's how we met. I felt like I was talking to a serious dead person. But it does reflect the name of their unit ...

-The undead.

- Hey, do you think we're going out together tomorrow? Just between girls. I really miss shopping ...

-I don't know if

-Don't be so shy let's go.

-Of ... Okay.

* The next day Flynn accompanied his son to school while Katy took the opportunity to go to a shopping center with Olga. She had brought her camera. She saw Katy arrived dressed in jeans and a coat with a scarf around the neck in addition to her leather boots *.

-What are you doing dressed like that? * Said she surprised *.

-We come to shop not to clean. I can be very feminine when I want to.

-Well then. This is surprising indeed. * Said she smiling *.

- Unless you have other plans.

-Huh, in fact I was planning to go somewhere but it will wait until the Shopping.

* The most surprising is that after hours spent crisscrossing the shelves they each came out with a single article. For Katy a watch and for Olga a new smartphone. They therefore decided to have a coffee near a building *.

-Well then. I don't recognize myself anymore. At the time I bought more than that. *Said Katy*.

-You sound like an old one * laught Olga *.

-Hey, that's not nice. Besides, let's stop with you. We're pretty good friends, don't we ?

-It's true we .....

* What happened next cut Olga off. A grenade rolled on the ground near the cafe and exploded as dry. It was a stun grenade which confused everyone. A group of hooded individuals appeared out of nowhere and took everyone inside the building next to the cafe. They were armed with assault rifles for some and machine guns for others. Once inside the guards offered no resistance when they saw the arsenal in front. The place was quickly mastered by this rather well organized group. When she woke up Katy found herself in the hall with the rest of the hostages. Right in the middle a man with just a gun in his hand *.

-What happened ? * She asked *.

- Shhh. * Said one of the hostages *.

-You are going to do exactly what I say. And no one will be hurt. * Began the leader *. You will start by emptying your pockets. Id card, passport, money and above all Smartphone.

* A man passed with a bag and the different people emptied their pockets. One after the other until arriving on Olga *.

-Are you sure ? I just bought it and everything.

-In the bag.

-If you insist.

* She slipped it to the bottom of the bag and returned to its place. Katy opted like everyone else without offering too much resistance *.

-The watch too. * Said the chef *.

- How do I get the time if not.

-We will give it to you if necessary. Gimme that watch. * He ordered *.

- Come on it's just a watch. * She said *.

* The man then walked over to her and armed his magnum before crossing his hands *.

-Your name please.

-Katy.

-Katy what?

-It's not important. You blew my ears you fools.

-And I apologize. *Said him politely* But I would be grateful if you would cooperate otherwise you would walk with a bit of lead in your ankle which would be regrettable.

-Yeah .... It would be stupid to die for a watch.

* She took it out and threw it in the bag *.

-Tch. Frankly.

-Now please follow this gentleman.

* They obeyed without making a fuss. In the afternoon Flynn went to school to pick up Jake. The boy was waiting alone in his corner on a bench but got into the car as soon as he saw his father appear*

-You are alone ? You do not have friends ?

-Yes. But they are gone.

-Is that so ? *Saying while doubting*

-I've been waiting for you dad, for two hours. * He pouted *.

-It's true sorry. By the way what are those marks on your face you fought?

-No I tripped.

-Oh yeah.

* He watched the boys' fists out of the corner of his eye. They were perfectly intact *.

-They fell on you, right? For which reason ?

-I told them I knew a Jaeger. * He explained *. And they told me I was friends with a monster. I told them Uncle Liore was not a monster. And....

-And...

-I hit him.

- Did you give the first blow? Impressive.

* He saw the kid on the verge of tears before letting go in tears. Flynn parked his car on the side of the road and hugged his kid *.

- Fine Kido, Fine. Your uncle Liore is not a monster don't worry.

-That's not what makes me cry. * He said in tears *.

-You're angry because they beat you, right?

* He nodded in his father's arms. The latter slowly stroked his hair *.

-I see. Don't worry about that you'll beat them the next time.

-How? 'Or' What ?

-It's simple. * He said, staring at him *. You just have to learn how to fight.

-Learn to ... fight.

-Eh yes. Come on, let's have ice cream.

* As they were on their way to the nearest mall, a police checkpoint stopped them, although they were in a military vehicle *.

-What is happening ? * Jake asked *.

-A police roadblock in such a place is unusual.

-Sorry. * Said one of the police officers *. you're going to have to take a detour we have a hostage situation in progress.

-Captain Flynn Reuss. * He said showing his card *. I was just going to the local ice shop.

-Sorry, Captain, you're going to have to turn back.

- As you want then. I'll let you manage. * He said with a smirk *.

-Yes sir.

* Reuss was unaware that the one who was supposed to cook his evening meal was in the said building. It was therefore easy that he returned home looking carefree *.

* End of chapter *