Chapter 22: An Unlikely Alliance

Eve and Harrison continue to walk through the city and see a dark alley. Eve points towards the alley indicating that she can sense them over there. As they both walk to the dark alley gunshots are fired towards both Harrison and Eve. However, Harrison notices them both coming and was able to block both bullets with ease. Harrison then holds Eve back telling her not to approach and yells out towards the alley.

"We aren't your enemies."

A couple of minutes pass and no one answers. At this time Harrison thinks to himself, "What should we do here? If we approach we will get shot at again and I can't put Eve in danger..." Harrison looks down towards Eve and sees she is already walking towards the alleyway.

Harrison is obviously worried and is about to get her, but a voice enters Harrison's head.

"Let me handle this, Mr. Harrison."

Harrison was unsure about this but decided to trust her.

Eve continues to walk towards the dark alley. As she walks gunshots fire again, but she doesn't hesitate as both bullets fly past her. Harrison is nervous considering both shots almost hit her. Eve keeps walking and walking as bullets continue to fly right past her almost hitting her every time.

Eve finally stops right in front of the alley itself and a voice comes from the alley.

"Little girl you are quite brave."

Then we finally see an injured Lt. Campos and Cpt. Jackson exit out of the dark alley. Lt. Campos then says something else to Eve.

"That was reckless you could've died."

Eve smiles, "I can sense you didn't want to hurt me."

Then Harrison walks up to both Lt. Campos and Cpt. Jackson and states the obvious, "You two don't look so well."

Lt. Campos speaks up, "What do the two of you want with us and how did you two both know we were here."

Eve responds with a smile, "I heard your voices."

Lt. Campos is confused, but Cpt. Jackson thinks to himself. "Could she be..."

Harrison decides to speak up and finally introduces who they are, "My name is Harrison, this is Eve. To keep things very simple we need your help."

Cpt. Jackson responds, "Is that so?"

Lt. Campos looks at them and asks, "How can we trust you?"

All of a sudden Cpt. Jackson remembered something, "Wait, you look familiar..."

Harrison starts looking around nervous hoping they don't figure out who he is.

That's when Cpt. Jackson had a revelation, "Wait I remember."

Harrison stays silent.

"YOU'RE THAT GUY FROM THE COMMERCIAL I SAW ABOUT CEREAL..."

The moment he finishes that statement Lt. Campos hits him on the head because he's an idiot. Then she speaks up.

"I remember your face from the files of former most wanted, you are The Wandering Priest, aren't you."

Harrison whistles pretending he doesn't know what she's talking about.

While Cpt. Jackson says, "Oh right that's what I meant. So what does The Wandering Priest want with us?"

Harrison then sighs, "I guess I can't hide my past everywhere, well regardless I have someone I want you both to meet."

Lt. Campos looks at him with condescension, "You think we would willingly go where you want us... priest."

Then Eve pulls on her arm and says, "I understand your worry Ms. Campos, but we need your help. Can you please come with us?"

Lt. Campos tries not to look into Eve's eyes because of how innocent she's being and still refuses. However, that's when Cpt. Jackson speaks up and gives his response.

"Why not."

Lt. Campos is angry with Cpt. Jackson for just nonchalantly agreeing, "Are you an idiot captain, you don't go into enemy territory just cause a little girl tells you to."

Cpt. Jackson then responds to her, "I do understand your worry, but we have no plans right now anyway. This could be a good opportunity for us, who knows."

Lt. Campos can't refute that and hesitantly agrees.

They all go back to the rendezvous point for the final phase of the plan. Which looks like an abandoned building on the outermost edge of the city.

As they approach the meeting point both Christian and Teddy are waiting for them.

Lt. Campos sees Teddy and says, "Wait is that..."

Teddy then speaks up, "Hello military officials my name is Teddy Gates, the son of Elsa Gates. And I need your help."

We wrap up the briefing as Teddy tells both Lt. Campos and Cpt. Jackson all the details about what is going on with the city. As well as gives them first aid for their injuries.

Cpt. Jackson responds, "I see that explains everything that has occurred recently."

Lt. Campos looks a little nervous and thinks to herself, "This is bigger than we thought, and we can't report back to command because they are holding the Colonel hostage."

Teddy clears his throat and speaks up, "Before we discuss things further I need to know two things from you."

Lt. Campos looks at Teddy and asks what he needs.

Teddy builds up the nerves and asks, "First I need to know your abilities, and second I need to know if you are going to help us."

Lt. Campos eyes Teddy, "That's asking a lot kid, look I understand you're the son of Elsa Gates, but that is way too much information we are providing people we don't know yet. Especially considering this boy and the priest is involved with an incident at a city we were at not too long ago."

This surprises both Christian and Harrison. Then Christian whispers to Harrison, "What is she talking about?"

Harrison whispers back with nervous sweat, "I'm guessing the city where we first met and dealt with those other military officials."

Christian gets nervous as well, "Oh..."

Lt. Campos is about to continue, but all of a sudden Cpt. Jackson interrupts her, "It's fine lieutenant, let it go for now..."

Lt. Campos is shocked and responds saying, "Are you kidding me, this...."

Cpt. Jackson stops her again and looks at her with a calm glare, "That's an order."

Lt. Campos then snickers and decides to bite her tongue.

Teddy responds, "Thank You, Cpt. Jackson."

Cpt. Jackson responds back, "No problem, but listen we will give you information about our abilities, but we need the same information from you. And also we won't be accepting your plan until we hear it first.

Teddy accepts his terms, "Fair enough. I will start, I have no abilities."

Eve goes next, "I will go next, my name is Eve and I can hear people's thoughts and emotions. Also if I touch people I can interact with their minds as well."

Lt. Campos thinks to herself, "That explains how she found us, but those abilities sound familiar..."

Christian goes next, "I do lightning stuff I think."

Lt. Campos is confused, "You don't know for sure?"

Christian is confused at why she is confused, "Am I supposed to know?"

For the most part, everyone is rather confused due to Christian's lack of knowledge of his abilities.

Harrison eventually speaks up, "Don't worry I can vouch for his abilities."

Teddy raises his hands and says, "Me as well."

Harrison goes next, "I am a swordsman here with no real abilities"

Lt. Campos says to herself "seems like we won't be getting much information from him either," and then she breathes in and out not wanting to do this, "Very well. My ability is perfect vision, not only can I see things most people can't but my reaction speed is much higher than the average person."

Cpt. Jackson finally goes, "I control smoke pretty simple."

Teddy finishes processing everyone's abilities, "I see, I guess the last thing is the Colonel's ability. However, it is already well known he uses fire-based abilities. I guess my question is how dangerous is he?"

Lt. Campos responds, "I'm sorry but I will not be revealing secrets on the Colonel's power."

Teddy cuts his losses, "Fine. Regarding the information, I have currently I will be able to figure out the next step of the plan. To start out myself and Christian will be heading straight towards the main tower where my mother and Mr.J are located. Now that I have control of Melody we should be able to get there without being detected. However, there is still the assassin and all the guards to deal with. This is why I will have Cpt. Jackson using the teleportation system to cause disruptions throughout the city. The key to this is not to be caught by anyone while you cause the confusion. Harrison and Lt. Campos I want you two to head towards the Colonel and release him. I guarantee the assassin will come to try to stop you and if you are able to release the Colonel the three of you should be able to beat him. I'm sure many of the guards will head towards your direction as well and since you are combative types you'll be able to deal with each one of them one by one. Lastly Eve, I need you to stay at a safe distance and create a communication line between all of us, can you do that?"

Eve responds, "Yes, I can actually create a link if I touch each one of you individually with my forehead to yours. However, I want you all aware this will give me exclusive access to all your inner thoughts as well."

Teddy looks around to see if everyone else agrees.

Lt. Campos speaks up, "I cannot agree to this, that would mean she would have access to all our military secrets which absolutely cannot be allowed."

Eve responds, "I do understand but I promise I won't delve into your inner secrets without permission."

Lt. Campos sighs, "I see... if that's the case I trust you." Then she thinks to herself, "I can't say no to her when she looks at me like that."

Everyone else agrees and the plan is about to begin!