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The Fortress
The fortress is made up of 14 levels or floors (that are known)
It's believed to have many more floors but only the 14levels that are known are being in use by the skull brotherhood. if any more floor levels exist only the current head and close members of his family may know. the head of the brotherhood dwells in the 14th level, other members of the three (3) great families live in the 12th level. the 13th level is buffer zone and only mostly allows free access during the tournament but most other times access is restricted.
20 kilometers above ground in the unidentified forest. Two figures waited in a clearing located in the forest above The Fortress. If they were seen together, they might have been mistaken for mother and son but in reality they were no such thing. They were Rico the ripper two most trusted subordinate or lieutenants. The woman was middle aged while the boy was most certainly a teenager or a child. The woman was known simply as Pain while the boy was called Quiet.
"Oi, Pain. You heard the news." Said the boy. He continues without allowing her to reply. "Apparently, the chief sent Rico to bring back his dear old grand ta. Rumors is she is to participate in the games. Dont know why they still do these by the way. Everybody knows she is as bloodthirsty as the old man. Anyway, people are already betting and choosing which family to back. Things are certainly getting interesting. Who do you think Mr. Rico will support?"
"You are certainly in a talkative mood aren't you, Quiet" murmured the woman.
"Must you always live up to your name" replied Quiet with a mischievous smile.
"If only you would live up to yours then I will be so happy."
"That certainly is not going to be happening anytime soon. Anyway looks like they are here" Quiet replied looking up as the winds began picks up and a dark shape began to descend from the sky. The dark shape slowly resolved into the shape of a helicopter as it drew near. The noise from the rotor of the helicopter drowned out other sounds as it drew closes raising sand, dust and other particles.
Three figures emerged from the helicopter and approached the lieutenants.
"yo, Rico my man I remember the old man asked for his grand ta but whose the new guy"
Pain immediately slaps quiet across the head and bows her head slightly to Rico.
"welcome back, sir"
"Good to see you too. Any updates about the situation" asked Rico.
Mitchelle looked around and tried to note any way to escape but things were beginning to look grim. They had finally arrived at the fortress and any chance of escape had drastically reduced. She was studying the two new individuals currently before them, they looked to be her captors subordinate from the look of things.
Guilt nagged at her for not being able to explain their situation to Williams but Rico had forbidden any discussion or conversation between them. Besides what was she to say.
Oh by the way William we where just kidnapped by an ancient sect of assassins called the Skull. which is Eh... Kinda my family occupation.
Anyway, he seemed to know they were in serious trouble and had kept his mouth shut since he woke up.
"so are you and the new guy an item or something ? " a voice said behind her.
Eek screamed Mitchelle in her mind but outwardly she turned coolly to verify who had spoken.
" No" replied Mitchelle analyzing the childlike lieutenant.
HOW did he get behind her without her noticing she was rusty yes but she was not inept. This child had trouble written all over him.
"what is your name? " asked Mitchelle.
" Oh, am called Quiet. You know code name and all that don't know why because my ma and any one who knows me complains that I don't know when to just shut up"
she continued studying as he ranted on and on. he just confirmed her suspicion, this boy was dangerous only active Skull agent who have proven themselves got codenames.
"kinda of surprised though didn't think I could walk right up to the old man grand ta so easily"
" huh grand what?" asked Mitchelle
"Grand ta, that's your nickname. Don't tell ya didn't know"
"Quiet come over and stop disturbing the heir" said Rico. He seemed to have finished his discussion with his other lieutenant.
"Aye aye captain " Quiet turned back to Mitchelle with a wolfish smile, as he walked towards Rico and the other lieutenant
" see you around, O great one .and wish luck with the tournament"
Mitchelle went cold with those words.
* * *
Williams did not know what to make of all that was happening. a few hours ago was one of the best but in a matter of hours everything had turned very bizarre. He had fought some strange men who had tried to kidnap them.
Wait. Scratch that. Who may have succeeded in kidnapping them.
He couldn't identify where he and Mitchell where but he was sure that they were no where near home.
He had woke up during the ride on the helicopter and one look at his captor had discouraged any thoughts of questions or even escape.
Mitchell had also been silent throughout the journey neither offering explanations which made it all the more bizarre.
"Boy, we are moving come" said the woman standing with creepy- leather-black-coat-young-man and the kid.
From what Williams understood so far the young man seemed to be the leader and had a vibe of being the most dangerous.
He still couldn't understand though why a person would bring their kid during their kidnapping operations.
" Hey guys, just to clarify. Our parents are average people so we wouldn't be able to pay whatever ransom you guys are after"
"come or should I make you" was the curt reply he received from the woman.
"Rico my man, you know I never question your decisions"
Rick gave Quiet a flat stare.
"okay maybe sometimes but anyway what's up with the boyo?".
“He may be of use" Rico replied shortly
“The chief will be waiting, we shouldn't keep him waiting"
“Aye, aye, you are the boss"
With that Quiet set out leading the others towards a rock surface while whistling cheerfully. At the rock, he made a series of complex taps against the surface which resulted in a portion of the rock sliding away quietly revealing a dark and unlit corridor.
“your humble abode awaits" Quiet said bowing with flourish and smiling evilly.
“Okay, is it just me or is that kid giving you the creeps?" William asked
"nope, it's not just you" replied Mitchelle
“Move" Rico said as he shoved Williams toward the corridor.
Well there's no going back now, thought Mitchelle I will just have to deal with this and try to find a way to send Williams back hopefully
