Pave the Way

"We promised them protection, and I will not be the one to break a promise," said Commander Huang Nian Zi of the Sea Dragon's team, his arms crossed against his chest. Sensing conflict the remaining nine members of his team came to stand behind him, wordlessly offering their support.

 

"Understood," I said, and with a flick of my wrist, I brought the two SUVs back into my space. They wanted to go ahead and rescue everyone they could, all the power to them. But they would be doing it without the luxuries that I provided.

 

"We'll see you at the Navy Base in City N," said Wang Chao with a nod as we all turned around and went back to where the truck and bikes were waiting for us.

 

"What did you do with the SUVs?!?" demanded Huang Nian Zu looking around. 

 

"They are mine," I said, not bothering to turn around. "And since we are splitting up, of course they would stay with me! Have fun!"