End Of The Beginning

Chapter 21 - Plan B

" Took some time, but you finally figured it out. " Said Zy

" You are clever..." Wayne Laughed

" What was your plan, anyway? To find out where I'm going? What am I doing here ?" Wayne stepped out from the vehicle

" Yeah, something like that. But I already knew some things about you. "

" A few days ago I saw this ship crashing down. I couldn't send anyone there. It wasn't my territory. I didn't want to break the deal, so I couldn't send my boys to investigate. And a few days later, you came to me, searching for plutonium which can be used as an alternate fuel. That's quite the coincidence. " Said Zy

Wayne didn't say anything and Zy continued

" Then you walked into my house, acting like a lone wolf. But I was certain that you got back up. You were looking for a perfect opportunity to strike. And I gave you one, as a made-up party. You fell for it. " She stopped

" So you created a character I feel sympathetic to. And when fake Zy accused me of acting, it was her that was acting in reality. Oh! You too...."

" Irwin was trying to warn me. But evrytime, someone took him away." Said Wayne

" But what of the crew? You had no idea what I would do with them. What if I killed them? " Asked Wayne

" I wanted to take that chance. I wasn't sure how you'd escape. I knew that you were getting help from outside. But I couldn't figure out who or how. Infact there are a few more puzzles to resolve.I'm sure you'll tell me as we return to the AntFarm. " Said Zy

" You didn't give a damn about them ? You were willing to sacrifice them for your own good. Wow....! " he shook his head.

" They are soldiers, they are not afraid of sacrificing their lives for the common good. " Said Zy with no regrets.

" What greater good ? You don't even have the slightest idea what I'm upto. You used them for reasons of your own. Don't try to patronize yourself saying it's all for the greater good " said Wayne

" Does it matter ? At the end I won " said Zy

" What was your plan, anyway? Kill me and get control of my ship?" asked Wayne.

" If I wanted to do that, I should have done it by now. "

" If I take over the ship, then what ? I don't know how to handle it or where to go. My initial plan was to remain with you as Mary until I had enough information, until I get all the answers. I just wanted to squeeze some information from you. " Said Zy

" What's next?" Wayne asked.

" Well my plan failed. But don't worry it was just Plan A. And for my Plan B I must change my approach. Once I find your friends, I won't need you any more.I only need one, I'll find the weakest one. Then I will take some extreme measures. " Said Zy

" Captain, three vehicles are coming from different directions ETA, less than 5 minutes. " Said NOVA

Zy pointed the gun to his face

" If you kill me, then you will never get into that ship. That means you are stuck here forever...." He paused for a moment, " Not forever...."

" I will give you a chance, tell me where your friends are. I may let you live. " said Zy

" If I tell you, they will kill me. " Wayne replied