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Another one with your troublesome duo. This time Dan goes alone on this one. Comments are always welcomed. Enjoy!!!

The owl walked through the hall, holding some folders in his arm. He stopped at the door and knocked before opening it. He entered the room and sat down at the table which held other people, some wearing suits and some wearing army uniforms. A man walked in a few seconds later and spoke up.

"Please rise for the president."

Everybody at the table stood up as a husky walked into the room. He had on an all white suit with a black tie which made his tan fur stick out. He walked over to the empty chair at the head of the table.

"Be seated."

They all sat down as the husky looked at everybody with his teal eyes.

"What's the situation?"

"Well Mr. President, me managed to trail Moses to the town of Capricorn," the owl spoke up.

"Do we have anybody over there?"

"Yes sir. We have one of the local police force down there leading them."

"Any communications?"

"We were just waiting for you.'

"Call them."

A phone rang in the SUV as a bulldog picked up.

"This is agent Kevin."

"Agent Kevin please hold for the president." a voice said. "Agent Kevin, what's your status?"

"Sir, we are two blocks from the target's location."

"Who is leading the strike?"

"A Daniel Miller from the SNDU sir."

"Let me speak to him."

"Yes sir."

The bulldog put the phone down and walked over to another SUV where Dan was pointing out stuff on a map with five other S.W.A.T members.

"Agent Miller, the president wants to speak to you."

"To me?" Dan said confused.

"Yes sir."

"Okay. Tracy make sure your snipers are in those position. They give the best angle."

"Yes sir."

Dan walked over and hesitantly picked up the phone.

"Um.....hello Mr. President."

Everybody in the room was taken by surprise by the youngness in his voice.

"Is this Daniel Miller?" the husky asked.

"Yes sir."

"Is this some sort of joke?" a wolf spoke up.

"This person sounds like somebody's son," a lion added.

"Mr. Miller, how old are you?" the husky asked.

"Twenty one Mr. President."

"Excuse us one second."

The husky put the phone on hold and looked around the table.

"Are you telling me my guys are taking orders from a god damn teenager?" a man said wearing an army uniform full of medals. "I won't stand for it."

"Sir, we can't leave something of this importance to a kid," the owl spoke up.

The husky was quiet before remembering something.

"Bring Dylan in here"

"At once sir."

A few moments later, Dylan entered and saluted.

"You wanted to see me Mr. President?"

"Yes. You went to Capricorn with my daughter right?"

"Yes sir."

"Did you work with a Daniel Miller?"

"Yes sir. Your daughter was very taken with him."

"Was he any good at his job Dylan? Never mind that kid stuff." the man said.

"Yes sir Mr. Secretary. He may be young, but what he lacks in age he makes up for it with his skills."

"So you vouch for his skills?" the husky asked.

"Yes sir Mr. President."

Everybody looked at one other before reluctantly nodding their heads.

"Thank you Dylan."

"No problem Mr. President."

The husky hit the speaker button again where Dan was waiting.

"My apologies for making you wait Mr. Miller. You just caught off guard with your age."

"I understand Mr. President. I may be young but I get the job done."

"Yes, we heard the same thing from Dylan. Now then, what's the situation?"

"Moses is held up in a factory two blocks from here. His people are heavily armed so a frontal attack is out of the question."

"How are you going to get in?"

"Through the sewers. There's a weak point in the structure that can let us in undetected."

"Good. When are you starting?"

"As soon as you give the word."

"Begin the operation. Remember, we need Moses alive."

"Yes sir, Mr. President," Dan said hanging up. "All right fellas, lets move."

The husky hit the end button and crossed his arms, leaning back in the chair.

"What do you think Justin?" he said looking at the man.

"I don't like the idea that my men are being lead by a high school drop out. Dylan may be impressed with a little body guarding but this is serious. If we don't get Moses now, we won't have another chance."

"I understand your concern. But for now, we'll have to trust him."

********

The camel sat at the desk typing away at his laptop when his cell phone rang.

"Yes?" he said with a thick European accent.

"Are we ready to proceed?" the voice said on the other side.

"I'm downloading it now and sending it as we speak," the camel said hitting the enter button sending the file.

"What about the three bargaining chips?"

"They will be picked up tomorrow."

"Good. I will call again when everything is ready."

The camel closed his phone when he heard a knock at the door. He turned in his chair as a jackal walked in.

"The daily list of things the targets will do tomorrow."

He grabbed the paper and scanned it before smiling.

"It seems all the pawns are in play. Tell Eiael to get everything ready."

"Will do."

The camel smiled and turned to the laptop which beep.

"Let the games begin."

*******

Dan lead the team quickly through the underground sewers. He made another turn before holding his fist up making everybody stop.

"We're here."

Everybody looked around in confusion.

"How do we get in?" a frog asked.

"Up," Dan said pointing upward.

Dan put away his gun before chanting a quick levitation spell in his head as he floated to the ceiling. His eyes glowed dimly as he saw through the cement into the room above. It was clear of people just like he thought. Using his fingertip, a small bolt of lighting shot out as he made a small circle. Once the hole was made, he gently lowered the slab of rock down before taking a peek.

The room was medium size as a small generator was clanking away. He went up first and helped the team up one by one. Once everybody was up, a fox peeked out the door, surveying the scene using a mirror.

"I count nine so far. There could be more but I can't see due to the machinery. There could also be more on the next level."

Dan tapped his ear piece and spoke up.

"Tracy, the snipers in place?"

"Yes sir."

"Okay, take out the three lookouts together so not to arouse anybody."

"Will do. Green light gentlemen, take them out."

"How do we get in?" a hawk asked.

"The fun way," Dan said with a smile.

Dan looked out and spotted an old machine. With a smile, he placed his hand on the floor and channeled the spell towards the machine. When it hit the machine, it creaked loudly before blowing up causing lots of yelling and confusion.

"Lets go," Dan said rushing out and taking cover along with everybody else.

Somebody spotted them and opened fire as an all out fire fight started.

*******

A beep on the computer caught a lady's attention as she grabbed and opened the laptop that was on the backseat of the van she was in. Typing away, a smile appeared on her face as she closed the screen and walked out the van door. She walked over to a dane who was standing next to two more black vans.

"What's the word Darcy?" he said with his back turned.

Darcy opened the laptop and handed it to him. He looked at it before smiling.

"Excellent. Looks like its our turn. Bring him out."

One of the van doors opened as a rat was pushed out and fell to his knees. His face was swollen and his right eye closed.

"Good job. I salute you."

"You got what you came for, now let me go."

"Just waiting for a phone call."

After a minute, the dane's phone rang as he opened it.

"Yes? We're all set. What about the extra baggage? As you wish." the dane said closing his phone. "Cut him loose."

A ferret walked out and cut the ropes holding his arms.

"You're free to go."

"I am?" the rat said confused.

"The trail behind us leads to town. Thank you for being a good sport."

The rat got up slowly and looked around before cautiously walking past the dane and making a beeline for the trail.

"Lets move people," the dane said getting in the van. "Oh yes Darcy, can you do the honors?"

"With pleasure," she said with a smile.

She reached into the van and pulled out a S75 sniper rifle. With deadly aim, she fired a singe shot in the horizon as the rat dropped to the ground. Smiling, she got into the van, throwing the rifle into the back.

"Did I ever tell you how fucking hot you are holding that?" the dane said.

Darcy scratched under his chin making him growl.

"Nice try darling, drive."

"You're a cold bitch, but I love you that way," he said putting the van in gear.

*******

"Intruders, open fire."

Bullets rained down as everybody took cover and fired back. A bullet ricocheted past Dan's head as he reloaded.

"Christ, where the hell do they get their guns?" he said to himself.

"Man down," somebody shouted.

Dan looked to his right to see a man holding his arm.

"Cover me," Dan shouted.

He got up and ran over to the fallen officer, taking out a fox along the way. He did a baseball slide as bullets clanged off the metal he was behind.

"Let me see it." Dan said.

The man moved his hand as Dan looked at it.

"Its a through and through. Hang on."

Dan ripped the officer's shirt and tied it around the wound making the man grunt in pain.

"Tracy?" Dan said tapping his ear piece.

"I'm here."

"Can you possibly take out some of these assholes. They have a bit of an advantage."

"Let me check. Yeah, we can take out a couple."

"Good do it," Dan said as bullets pinged around the metal.

Soon yells of pains were heard as bodies dropped to the floor. The attackers turned and fired blindly outside.

"Move in," Dan said standing up.

All the S.W.A.T officers stood up and fired, taking out the remaining hostiles.

"Hostiles down," the frog said kicking a shotgun away from a bleeding collie.

"Okay, I'm going for Moses," Dan said heading up the metal stairs.

He proceeded slowly up the stairs, gun ready. Looking across, he saw a room with a shadow inside. He walked down slowly and peeked inside to see a person in front of a laptop, his back turned to him.

"Put your hands where I can see them Moses."

"Such a racket you caused out there. It gave me a headache."

"Hands Moses, now."

"Are you sure you want that?"

"I won't ask again."

Moses smiled which Dan couldn't see as he raised his hands slowly into the air. Dan walked in slowly, gun trained on Moses. He got close before he heard a loud bang and turned around.

"Keep your guard up boy," Moses said.

Dan turned only to have his gun kicked out his hands and another kick to the face sending him stumbling outside onto the railing. He got his senses back and threw a fist out only to have it caught and brought behind Moses's back as he delivered three solid blows to the kidneys followed by a head butt and a kick behind his legs sending him crashing to the metal floor. Dan threw a kick upward but his leg was caught as Moses spun him around and applied an ankle lock making Dan yell as intense pressure was applied.

"Does it hurt that much sonny boy? I haven't even applied my full strength to it."

Dan knew what he was about to do was stupid but did it anyways. He used his strength and twisted his body, along with his ankle, landing him on his back. This took Moses by surprise given Dan enough time to deliver a solid kick to the head knocking him back. Despite the pain in his ankle, Dan got up and threw lefts and rights into Moses's body before grabbing his face and slamming it into three windows, breaking the glass and dropping Moses to the ground.

"Why is it always me?" Dan said as he slid down the wall breathing hard and holding his ankle as he heard footsteps approach. "He's all yours, take him away."

"Yes sir," a eagle said and with the help of another officer picked up Moses and carried him away.

"I don't get paid enough for this." Dan said with a sigh.

*******

"What did my dad want Dylan?" Pearl said in the limo next to her mom.

"He asked about Daniel."

Her ears perked up instantly.

"What about him?"

"He wanted to know if he was good at his job. I told him if I wanted anybody to guard him or you it would be him."

"Is he the one you couldn't stop talking about when you got home?" her mom said with a chuckle.

"Oh god mom you should see him. You would fall in love at the first sight of him."

"Well why not bring him by and prove it?"

"I don't think he'll go for it," Pearl said with a chuckle.

Her phone rang as she dug into her pocket to get it.

"Hello? Hey Candice. You have what? Oh my god for real? Hang on. Mom can I go over Candice's house? She has the new Sims game."

"You know we have a luncheon to attend tomorrow with your father."

"I know. Can I bring Candice?"

"I guess. As long as she behaves."

"Thanks mom, you're the greatest," Pearl said hugging her. "Driver, drop me off at Candice's house."

"Yes maam," the driver said.

The driver made a couple of turns before stopping at a five story building.

"Dylan will be here with your clothes around nine so don't over sleep."

"Yes mom I know. See you tomorrow," Pearl said getting out and rushing inside.

Her mom chuckled as the limo pulled away from the curb.

"So Dylan?"

"Yes madam president?"

"Tell me about this Daniel Miller."

"Of course madam president," Dylan said with a chuckle.

*******

"Moses has been captured and is in custody," the owl said to the president who was pacing back and forth in his office.

"I guess this Miller person knew what he was doing." Justin said.

"Appears so."

The president stopped pacing and sat down.

"That's one obstacle down. How's the other arrangements coming along?"

"Badian is on route and should be here tomorrow morning," the owl said looking at a paper.

The president let out a sigh and rubbed his temples.

"I must admit Syano, if this goes through, you will be the youngest president ever to sign a treaty like this." Justin said.

"That's what has me worried. Our intel was barely able to detect Moses before he could do anything," Syano said.

"With all due respect Syano, Moses does have a lot of people working for him." the owl added.

"Which makes me wonder just how many he has and where they are."

"Let's deal with one thing at a time Syano. Get some sleep for your meeting with Badian tomorrow." Justin said getting up and grabbing his military hat.

Syano nodded before getting up and stretching.

"Make sure everything's all set for me tomorrow Keo," Syano said looking at the owl.

"Leave everything to me Mr. President." Keo said.

*******

The phone vibrated on the dash board as the dane reached over and grabbed it.

"Yes?"

"Moses is in custody."

"Should I proceed as plan?"

"Yes. He's done his part."

"If you say so."

"Just make sure you don't fuck up."

The dane smiled and chuckled.

"As long as you keep your end of the bargain, you have nothing to worry about."

"See that I don't." the voice said on the other line before hanging up.

The dane closed the phone and tossed it back on the dashboard. A moan made he look at the passenger side to see Darcy fast asleep. He reached over and moved a couple of green strands of hair from her face making her sigh. A walkie talkie went off as he picked it up.

"We should be arriving soon Dolmen."

"Good. We have a long day ahead of us."

********

Dan sat on the back porch as the sun reached its morning peak, Steele curled around his neck. The boards creaked behind him as Russ sat down next to him.

"Good job last night."

Dan didn't say anything as his mind wander. A lick on the cheek from Steele snapped him out of his trance.

"When did you get here?" he asked looking at Russ.

"Few moments ago. What's wrong?"

"I actually spoke to the president last night. He called me a teenager."

"You still are Daniel. As well as me."

"But I heard them all. They think I'm incompetent."

Russ chuckled before holding his hand.

"This is not like you to let what other people say affect you."

"I actually felt.........ashamed of my age."

"Wow. Who are you and what did you do to my brother? Daniel would never get affected like this. He would always come up with snappy remarks."

Dan let out a sigh before a grunt as Russ grabbed him in a headlock and applied a noogie.

"Say uncle," Russ chuckled as Dan struggled.

"Never furball," Dan laughed breaking free and started to wrestle with him.

Russ always knew how to cheer Dan up and vice versa. They both laughed and wrestled until Russ pinned Dan down, tail raised high in dominance.

"Still can't beat me," Russ said panting out giving a huge canine smile.

Dan chuckled before leaning up and giving Russ a kiss. Russ let out a murr before they broke off.

"Thanks for cheering me up." Dan said.

"Anytime."

"Are we disturbing you two?" Angel said standing next to Emily.

Russ chuckled before rolling off Dan and sitting on the grass.

"Just having a little fun. I'm allowed to do that right?" Dan said.

"How come you never play with me like that?" Emily pouted.

"Because you would cry and it would make me feel bad afterwards."

"No I........."

She couldn't finish as she let out a surprise bark as Dan tackled her to the ground, pinning her hands above her head.

"That hurt," she said in a growl.

"Told you."

"Next time warn me."

"But where's the fun in that."

Emily let out a humph before a soft gasp as Dan nipped her neck. She wrapped her legs around his waist as they grinded into each other.

"Easy there you two. Remember we're outside," Russ said.

"Ahh, but he feels so good," Emily pouted as they both got up.

"I'm going to enjoy the rest of my day off in bed." Dan said.

"Okay. We're going to head out and get some paperwork done," Russ said heading down the path with Angel.

"Keep the bed warm for me tiger," Emily murred and kissed Dan.

"Don't need to keep it warm with that hot body of yours."

Emily gave a growl of lust as Dan grabbed her ass and squeezed.

"I'll make you pay tonight," Emily said with a growl and a playful nip to his ear before rushing to the car.

Dan watched them leave before heading inside. He gave Steele a couple of chin rubs before going into his room and laying down, getting lost under the warmth of the blankets.

*******

Dolmen had his feet up on the steering wheel of the van when the passenger side opened and Darcy entered, coffee in her hand.

"Sleep well?" she asked.

"Not really," Dolmen replied with a yawn.

"What are we waiting for?"

"A phone call."

Dolmen pulled his hat over his eyes as Darcy sipped away.

"Dolmen..........I.."

"Save it."

"So you forgive me?"

"Do you even need to ask that silly question?"

"Thank you."

He reached over and ran his hand under her shirt feeling her shiver at his touch. He opened his mouth to say something when his cell vibrated on the dash board.

"Yes? We're good to go then? Fine. Be seeing you."

A beep on the laptop caught Darcy's attention as she opened it and typed away.

"Got all three target's locations and tracking now."

"Then let's get this party started," Dolmen said beeping the horn as his crew scrambled into the vans.

*******

"Oh my god Dylan, this is beautiful," Candice said looking at the outfits Dylan brought over.

"Told you he had an eye for picking out clothes," Pearl said taking off her sleeping clothes and standing there in her black silk panties and bra.

Dylan went red and turned around.

"So modest isn't he?" Candice said using her long raccoon tail to tickle Dylan's neck. "And cute when he blushes."

"This is not suitable behavior ladies," Dylan squeaked out feeling their tails tickle him.

"Let's leave the crybaby alone," Pearl said with a chuckle and got dressed. "Okay we're done."

Dylan turned and went red again at the sight of them. Candice's outfit he picked out looked stunning on her as it showed her slim figure. Pearl had on a nice pair of gray slacks, a white silk shirt with a couple of buttons at the top open along with a gold chain around her neck.

"You both look......lovely."

Candice walked up and gave him a small lick under the chin as his heart beat sped up.

"You really know how to flatter a lady."

A knock at the door startled him as an elk walked in.

"The transport car is here," he said.

"Good. Shall we go ladies?"

"Indeed," they both said.

They walked down the stairs to the waiting SUV and got in, Dylan in the front and the girls in the back.

"So what's this luncheon we're going to?" Candice asked.

"The president is holding a luncheon meeting with the prime minister of Bastok, Badian Unoo. Supposedly they are close to signing a peace treaty between the two countries. I heard his son is with him also. You should hook up with him Pearl." Dylan said with a chuckle.

"No thanks. There's only one person I want and I will get him by hook or crook," Pearl said with a toothy grin.

"Is he cute?" Candice asked.

"Oh he's dreamy. I saw into his mind and he's everything I want."

Dylan laughed as the elk stopped at a light, not noticing the black van on the other side of the street.

"Is that the car?"

"Yeah."

"Its show time."

The light turned green as the elk drove on only to get clipped from behind by the unmarked black van as it spun out of control before hitting a pole on the driver's side.

"Damn, what the hell? You girls okay?" Dylan said looking in the back after shaking his head.

"I'm okay," Pearl said along with Candice.

"Craig you okay?" Dylan asked looking at the elk who was out cold.

He heard a door open and close as he peeked in the rear view mirror to see four people coming up.

"Shit," he said as he unhooked Craig from the front side and switched places. "Hang on."

He put the car in gear as the tires squealed on the pavement. Gunshots were heard as the back window shattered.

"Keep your heads down," shouted Dylan.

He looked at the rear view mirror again to see the black van dead on his heels. A fox appeared out the passenger side window and started shooting.

"Make sure not to hit the target," the driver, a chubby man said.

"I know," the fox growled out shooting.

Bullets ripped into the metal and seat cushions as Dylan weaved between the beeping cars which slammed into each other.

"Pearl, get on your phone and call for help," Dylan said running a red light as cars hit the brakes avoiding collisions and taking a hard left.

"I'll call for something even better."

*********

"Mr. Badian, such a pleasure to see you again," Syano said shaking hands with a medium size porcupine.

"A pleasure to be in your company again Mr. President." Badian said.

"Shall we?" Syano said gesturing towards the limo.

Badian nodded his head as they both proceeded into the limo and drove off.

"I really respect your admiration Mr. President. Our countries have not seen eye to eye these last few years." Badian said.

"I believe that given a chance, we can be the best of allies in terms of goods and support."

"Indeed it will. My people believe I'm aiding with the enemy. I believe in helping my people, no matter what they think."

"Sometimes we all have to make sacrifices for the benefit of everybody."

"Well spoken Syano. For a young president, you have strong morales."

"Thank you. You as well Badian," Syano said with a smile.

******

The phone rang again and again as Dan let out a mental curse for not putting the voice mail on as he reached blindly over for it.

"He......hello?" he said groggily.

"Daniel!! Oh god I'm so glad I got you. We're in trouble."

"Who's this?"

"It's me Pearl."

"How'd you get my number?"

"I'm the president's daughter. Wasn't too hard."

A hard turn made her yelp as she dropped the phone. Dan head yelling and the beeping of cars before Pearl picked up the phone.

"What's going on Pearl?"

"I don't know. All I know is we got into the car to go to my father's luncheon and now we're being chased by people."

"You have an ear piece?"

"Yes, why?"

"Give it to Dylan."

"Hang on."

Rustling was heard along with the pinging sound of bullets before Dylan spoke up.

"Yeah?" Dylan said making another turn.

"What's going on Dylan?" Dan asked.

"We're being followed by at least five or six people, probably armed to the teeth. My partner is dead, bullet through the chest." Dylan said looking to his right to see Craig with a bullet hole in his chest.

"Can you lose them?"

"I'm trying to."

"Head to 110 Huntington drive."

"That's an abandoned warehouse if I remember correctly."

"Exactly. I'll be there as soon as I can," Dan said getting up.

"Thanks. I owe you one."

Dan hung up the phone and let out a groan.

"Why can't I have a normal day off like normal people?"

*******

Dolmen looked out the back where he was suppose to wait for the packages to be delivered. A car pulled up as he heard doors open and close. The front door opened as a lynx, raptor, and leopard walked in holding a knocked out hedgehog.

"Well?" Dolmen said.

"We have them," the lynx said holding the hedgehog.

"Good. Bring them."

The lynx walked over and laid the hedgehog down on the floor. Grunting was heard as Darcy walked in struggling to hold a sliver and tan husky. The husky gave her a head butt startling Darcy.

"You bitch," Darcy snarled striking the husky in the stomach along with a back hand sending the husky to the ground.

She raised her hand to strike again when Dolmen grabbed it.

"The package is not to be harmed Darcy."

"But she........."

Dolmen narrowed his eyes making Darcy go quiet. He let go of her and knelt down next to the husky.

"My apologizes my dear lady."

He held his hand out making the husky flinch.

"Nobody's going to hurt you. You have my word."

She looked at his hand before letting out a growl and slapped it away.

"You realize what you just did?"

"Yes I do." Dolmen said with a straight face.

"You'll be put to death."

"I'm already dead," Dolmen said with a smile. "Anything else you want to say?"

The husky let out a growl as another car pulled up outside.

"Where's the other one?" a voice said walking in.

The husky recognized that voice as she turned around.

"Albert. Thank god you're here. You have to help me."

"Help you with what Emmaline?" Albert said looking at her as he adjusted his red tie along with his blue suit before slicking back his blond hair.

"These people kidnapped me and Badian's son."

"I know."

Emmaline looked shocked at the answer.

"What do you mean you know?"

"Your husband, the president, is on the verge on making the worst presidential decision in the world. He's siding with the enemy."

"So why kidnap me and Riki?"

"To make him see the light," Albert said walking over to Dolmen. "Where's the last one?"

"She's being picked up now."

"What do you mean she?" Emmaline asked.

"Your a smart lady, figure it out." Albert said heading to his car. "We're behind schedule Dolmen, make sure to hurry up."

Emmaline sat there before her eyes widen.

"Leave my daughter alone."

"Sorry my dear. I need you both. Its the only way to get him to see the light. But if it comes to it, drastic measures will be taken. Good day Emmaline."

Emmaline watched in horror as the person who was suppose to be the national security advisor, betray her and leave her behind.

*******

Dylan hid in the darkness, Pearl and Candice at his side. He peeked out the dark corner at his pursuers.

"One, three, six people. Damn. I knew I should've grabbed Craig's gun."

"What are we going to do?" Pearl whispered.

"Whatever happens just stay low and close to me."

They moved quietly, hiding behind boxes and whatever darkness they could find.

"Come on out. We only want the husky," a lion said.

"If you come out now, we promise not to hurt your friends." a fox added.

The sound of a box being moved caused all the pursuers to turn and fire into the darkness. They stopped firing and waited a couple of seconds as a broken chair wheeled into the light.

"Look little girl, stop playing hide and seek and get your ass out here," the man said angrily.

Dylan crouched closer in the darkness as a zebra walked by slowly. Candice felt something crawl up her shoulder making her gasp. The zebra stopped and turned around. Dylan let out a mental curse and got his gun ready as the zebra peeked around the boxes only to get shot right between the eyes.

"Over there, open fire," the man shouted as bullets started to fly.

Dylan covered both girls as the boxes splintered and cracked under the hail of bullets. He let out a yelp as a stray bullet grazed his left shoulder. The bullets stopped as he lifted his head only to feel a hot muzzle behind it.

"Get up," the man said coldly.

Dylan got up with the girls as he shielded them.

"All we wanted was the husky but no, you had to play the superhero."

Pearl let out a scream as she was grabbed. Dylan tried to reach her but was stopped short with a strong hit to the back of the head dropping him to the floor.

"Stop trying to be a hero," a shark said.

"Don't hurt him," Pearl whined.

"Sorry missy, you should've listened to me when I said to stop hiding." the man said. "Shoot him in the back."

"What about the other girl?" an otter said holding Candice.

"Shoot her too. Can't have witnesses." the man said.

The fox smiled as he pumped his shotgun and aimed it right at Dylan's back. Pearl cried and struggled to free herself to help him.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you," a voice echoed around.

Everybody looked around in confusion.

"Who are you?" the man shouted.

"The person who's going to shoot you if you hurt any of those people."

Pearl's ears perked instantly as she recognized the voice.

"You talk a big game," the man said holding Pearl. "But can you back up your words?"

Two shot rang out in the darkness as the fox dropped to the ground, two shots embedded in his body. Candice let out a scream as the blood leaked out.

"Any other questions you have for me?"

"You mother fucker. Why don't you come out and face us like a man?"

"Fair enough I guess."

Dan walked out holding his gun out as everybody trained their guns on him.

"You got balls kid. Really big balls."

"I should hope so. Otherwise I'd be shooting blanks."

"A wise ass too huh? Well then funny guy, I'll give you two choices. One, put your gun down and we shoot you or two, put up a struggle and we shoot everybody."

Dan ran a hand over his chin.

"Tempting. But I like the third choice better."

"What is that?"

"I kill everybody but you."

Everybody laughed at that.

"Will somebody please shoot this mother fucker."

"Gladly," the lion said pulling the hammer back on his gun.

"Before you do that, please reconsider or I will keep my promise."

Everybody ready their guns as Dan sighed.

"Suit yourself."

Before they could fire, Dan jumped back into the darkness as the bullets flew. Pearl let out a scream covering her ears along with Candice. They stopped firing as the bullet casings hit the floor. It was quiet before the lion let out a yell before being pulled into the darkness. A moment later the shark got pulled into the darkness as well.

"What the hell?" the man said.

More yells were heard as the last two people got pulled into the darkness leaving the man alone.

"You son of a bitch," the man yelled tossing Pearl aside and firing into the darkness. "I'll kill you."

Dan appeared behind him with a smile.

"You really need to relax."

The man turned around and aimed his gun only to have his muzzle covered with Dan's gun. Dan smiled before pulling the trigger, shattering the barrel as the bullet lodged into the man's hand.

"My hand," the man yelled.

"Told you I would kill everybody but you."

"Daniel!!" Pearl cried and ran into his arms.

"You okay Dylan?"

"Yeah. Just a graze. Only thing I'll have tomorrow is a headache."

"Good. I'm going back home," Dan said turning around.

"Dan wait," Pearl said grabbing his arm. "You just leaving like that?"

Dan was about to answer when a phone rang. He looked at the man still holding his hand. The phone rang again as the man looked at Dan.

"Sounds like daddy's calling. Answer it."

"Fuck you."

"Sounds tempting, but I prefer less hair on my partner. Now answer the phone."

"Go to hell."

Dan waved a finger causing the phone to float out the man's pocket.

"Then I guess we'll do it the fun way."

Dan cleared his throat a couple of times before hitting the speaker button.

"I'm here," Dan said, his voice changed to sound like the man.

"What's taking so long?" Dolmen said.

"We had to lose the cops."

"Fine. Just get back here. We're behind schedule."

"Where is here? I kind of took a lot of turns."

Dolmen was about to answer when the man spoke up.

"Don't listen to him, he's a fake."

"Prince?"

"This guy killed everybody and is copying my voice."

"Guess the gigs up. I should've gagged you before hand," Dan said dropping the fake voice.

"Who are you?"

"Just an innocent by stander making a citizen's arrest."

"You have no idea what you're getting into mister citizen."

"Let me go damn you!" Emmaline yelled in the background before a door was closed.

"MOM!!" Pearl yelled.

"What are you doing to the first lady you bastard?" Dylan growled.

"She's in good hands. Don't worry."

"If you harm her in anyway......"

"You'll what mister secret service?" Dolmen said with a chuckle. "Arrest me? You'll have to find me first."

There was chatter in the background and the closing of doors.

"Well since I don't have the three targets, I guess these two will do. Oh well, I have things to do and people to see. Be seeing you mister citizen."

"Wait, let my mom go," Pearl cried as a dial tone was heard. "Noo!!"

Dan closed the phone as he heard Prince laughing.

"You Americans are so naive and stupid."

"Shut up," Dan said moving his finger in a straight line causing the man's mouth to be glued shut.

Everybody was quiet before Pearl spoke up.

"What are we going to do?" she said softly. "They have my mom."

"Don't worry Pearl, we'll find her." Dylan said.

Dan let out a yawn and stretched.

"Well, good luck with the rest. I'm going back home."

"Daniel wait," Pearl said grabbing his arm again. "You can't leave me like this. We have to save my mother."

"What do you mean we?" Dan said turning around. "I came to help you get out of this jam, nothing else. Its my day off and I'm going to go back to sleep."

Tears formed in Pearl's eyes before she reared back and gave Dan a hard slap.

"You cold bastard. How could you think of only yourself at a time like this? This is my mother we're talking about."

"You read my mind so you should've expected this outcome."

"I saw the soft side in you. I know you're capable of caring. Please Daniel, I'm begging you."

Dan looked down into Pearl's tearful eyes. Her silver eyes capturing his before he let out a defeated sigh.

"Why can't I have a normal day off just for once?"

"Thank you Daniel," Pearl said kissing him quickly.

"Stop that."

"So what do we do?" Dylan asked.

Dan thought about it before he heard running footsteps.

"Forgot about you."

A black hole appeared besides Dan as he reached in. He wiggled his arm around until he smiled.

"Gotcha."

He pulled his arm back holding Prince who tried to make a run for it.

"You and I are going to be the best of friends."

*******

"Mr Badian, I'm so glad we are able to come here together."

"Me too Syano, if you don't mind me calling you that?"

"Of course not."

"Then here's to our bright future ahead." Badian said raising his glass.

"I second that."

They touched glasses and took a sip when a greyhound rushed in.

"Excuse me Mr. President but I have terrible news."

"What is it?"

"Your wife, daughter, and Mr Badian's son has been kidnapped."

Syano spit out his drink as well as Badian before Syano stood up and grabbed the greyhound by his shirt with both hands.

"What the hell you mean kidnapped? Where are the agents that are suppose to be guarding them?"

"The agents guarding the first lady were found in a back alley dead. Badian's guards were found dead in a garage."

"What about Dylan and my daughter?"

"We lost contact with them."

Syano's emotions overwhelmed him as he went to his knees, tears forming in his eyes as his hands balled into fists.

"Mr. President, its for you," Keo said holding a phone in his hand. "Its somebody claiming to have both the first lady and the prime minister's son."

Syano stood up and snatched the phone.

"What have you done with my family you son of a bitch?" he snarled.

"My my, such language for a president," the voice said in a robotic tone.

"I swear if a single piece of fur is missing........"

"You are in no position to make threats Mr. President. Now then, I take it Badian is there with you?"

Syano looked at Badian who looked back.

"Put the phone on the table and on speaker."

Syano growled but did as he was told placing the phone on the table.

"Now that I have both your attention, here's what we want. We want you to cancel the treaty signing."

"Ridiculous. We worked hard to achieve this," Badian said.

"Really? But I think this person might say otherwise."

There was silence before sniffling was heard.

"Speak up now."

"Daddy.......help me."

"RIKI!!!" Badian said scared.

"Need I say more?"

Badian started cursing in his language making the voice laugh.

"What a tongue on you Badian."

"If you were in my country, I'd have you flogged."

"Sounds like fun. But enough talk. I'll say it again, do not go through with the treaty signing."

"But the press is going to ask questions." Syano said.

"Stall them. Cause if you sign that dotted line, well.......give them a sample Patrick."

There was silence before screaming was heard.

"Riki!? You......"

"Daddy help me please. It hurts."

"Be a man. Your wife will be next Mr. President. Don't make a decision you'll regret." the voice said before hanging up.

Everybody was quiet before Keo spoke up.

"What shall I do Syano? You have a press conference in two hours."

Syano sat there, his mind going a mile a minute as his eyes looked back and forth.

"Find my family along with Badian's son. The treaty can wait."

"Are you sure Syano? We worked hard on this," Badian said.

"I know. But I don't want to risk their lives until these people are caught."

Badian smiled before motioning over his bodyguard. He spoke to him in his language as the guard nodded and pulled out his phone.

"My men are at your command Syano. Use them as you see fit."

"Thank you Badian. I promise you we'll get the bastards. Keo, tell the press anything but the truth. We have to stall them."

"Yes sir Mr. President."

*******

Dolmen pulled up to a red light and stopped. He looked out the window to see a small poodle cub looking up at him. He gave a smile and a wave making the cub smile and wave back.

"So you do have a soft side?" Darcy said.

"Don't even start down that path." Dolmen said and pull away as the light changed.

"So what do we do? We only have two of the packages."

"We go to the designated spot and wait."

He drove down the street, taking turns here and there before coming to a residential neighborhood. Driving into it, he pulled up to a two story house with a garage. The garage door opened and he pulled into it as it closed behind him. Getting out, he was greeted by a cheetah.

"Is everything ready?" Dolmen asked.

"Yes sir. He should be arriving in about five minutes."

"Good."

They walked into the house which was void of furniture save a table and couple of fold up chairs. Emmaline was bound to one of the chairs.

"My husband will find me. When he does, you'll pay." she growled.

Dolmen chuckled and peeked out the blinds as Darcy typed away on the laptop.

"Your wrong my dear. You are the ones who will be sorry. Soon, a new era will begin."

"What are you talking about?"

"In due time my dear, in due time." he said looking at her with a smile.

The sound of a car engine caught her attention as a Chevy Impala pulled into the driveway. A stubby man got out and ran up to the door and walked in.

"Where's the other one?" Albert asked.

"Somebody got to my men first and took her."

"You lost her?"

"Yes."

Albert walked back and forth rubbing his chin.

"Damn, this turns everything around."

"Where's my daughter Albert? You better not have hurt her."

"Don't worry. We don't your have daughter sadly."

Emmaline looked shocked but let out a sigh of relief.

"So you going to call her and find out where she is."

"Why should I do that?"

"Don't make this any harder then it has to be Emmaline," Albert said pulling out his phone and attaching a USB cable to it and then the laptop. "What's the number?"

Emmaline turned her head and let out a humph. Albert let out a sigh and nodded to the cheetah. The cheetah opened a suitcase and pulled out a needle along with a vial of clear liquid. Filling the needle an inch full he walked over.

"Once again Emma, give me her number."

"Fuck you Albert."

"Do it."

The cheetah pressed the needle into her neck making her whine as he pushed the liquid in. Emmaline felt the liquid course through her body making her light headed and a bit sleepy as her eye dilated, staring into nothing.

"Emmaline, can you hear me?"

She nodded slowly as Albert smiled.

"Emmaline, what's Pearl cell phone number?"

"840-365-4526."

"Thank you dear," Albert said dialing. "Start the trace."

******

"Where is she being held?" Dan said to Prince.

"589 Prospect Street, the U-haul storage, room number ten." Prince said, eyes closed in a trance.

"Perfect. Your job is done," Dan said snapping his finger as the man went limp.

"Well what do we do now?" Dylan asked.

"I'm going to check out the address. You take Pearl and this lovely lady back to the White House along with our friend."

Dan started towards the entrance before Pearl stopped him.

"Wait, take me with you."

"Pearl you already know my answer. And your charm isn't going to work this time."

"This is my mother we're talking about. I'm not going to stand by and do nothing to help."

"Pearl......."

"Dammit Daniel, I'm going and that's final."

Dylan chuckled as he walked up.

"You're not going to win."

"I noticed," Dan said with a sigh. "You going to be all right?"

"I'll be fine. Besides, I know she's in good hands with you."

Candice walked behind Dan and hugged him.

"Damn Pearl you're right. He's sexy, and smells good."

"Thanks........I think."

"Paws off girl, he's mine."

"I'm nobody's. Let's get going."

"Okay. I'll take the SUV back. You take the van." Dylan said.

Dan nodded and headed out the door. He watched Dylan toss the man into the back and drive off. Waving goodbye, he and Pearl got into the black van which had no keys. Dan touched the ignition as it roared to life and pulled out. They drove in silence other then Pearl giving directions.

"Thanks for saving me......again. I didn't mean to call you on your day off."

"Sure you didn't," Dan said stopping at a light.

"I really didn't. I was going to call the police but they wouldn't have gotten there as fast as you did."

She folded her ears and let out a sigh.

"If you hadn't shown up, Dylan and Candice would've........"

She trailed off and sniffed. Dan looked at her before sighing.

"Come on, don't cry. Look I admit I'm a little mad that you forced me out of my nice warm bed on my day off but truth be told, I'm kind of glad you did."

Her ears perked up at this.

"You are?"

"Yeah. Confusing huh?"

"Why?"

"I don't know. I guess I just missed you."

Her heart started beating faster. She couldn't believe it. The man she had a love crush on missed her. She was about to say something when her phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Pearl are you okay?"

"Albert!," she said happily. "Yes, I'm fine."

"I heard about what happened. Are you sure your unhurt."

"Yes."

"Thank god. Where are you?"

"I'm going to find my mother."

"With who?"

"The person who saved me."

Albert looked at Darcy who nodded her head.

"Okay hang tight. I'll send some of my people to help you."

"Thank you Albert, but we don't need it. Just tell my father I'm fine."

"I see. Well I don't know what kind of person you have with you but he better be able to protect you."

"Don't worry Albert. I'm in good hands," Pearl said winking at Dan making him roll his eyes as she hung up.

Albert let out a curse as he hung up. Emmaline looked at him with malice.

"I'll have my revenge on you Albert."

"Did we get a location?" Albert said ignoring her.

"Yeah. She's at the corner of Putnam and Vine. Looks like they are heading to where we first were."

"Do we know who this person is that's with her?"

Darcy typed at a fast pace before Dan's picture showed up.

"Daniel Miller, age 21 and a cop. A little young for a cop."

Emmaline's ears perked up.

"That's the person Pearl was talking about yesterday," she said to herself.

"Fine. Call in the extra hands along with the first contact. I need to head back before they start asking questions." Albert said.

They watched him leave before Dolmen turned to Darcy. He walked over and looked at the picture on the screen.

"So that's mister citizen huh?"

"He might be trouble."

"True. Lets not take any chances. Call in the Professor."

"Him!? But he's a psychopath. He'll kill both him and her."

Dolmen smiled and evil smile.

"You forget our purpose here my dear."

Darcy looked at Emmaline before sighing.

"I'll make the call."

******

"Look at him, all he does is read."

"Yeah. Hard to believe he gave himself up so willing after doing all those murders."

"Wonder how tight he is?"

The three people in question walked over to a middle aged man sitting at a table. He had short black hair as his onyx eyes read the pages of the book. A raptor, collie, and a bulky man walked up and surrounded him.

"So your the so called Professor huh? You look kind of weak if you ask me." the collie said with a smile.

The man paid them no mind as he turned a page.

"How would you like to join our club? Of course you would have to go through our initiation first." the man added.

"Of course we'll go easy on you since its probably you first time." the raptor said.

The man still ignored them as he turned another page. The collie growled and snatched the book away.

"Pay attention. It looks like we're going to have to teach you some manners boy."

"Give me back the book and go away. Otherwise I won't be held responsible for my actions," he said in a low voice.

"You want this book huh? Well your going to have to earn it back," the collie said with a grin.

"Last warning I'm going to give you."

The collie pretended to shake and laugh. The man got up and walked around the table and stood face to face with him. He held up one finger and touched the collie's chest, right near his heart.

"Is that suppose to hurt?"

"Wait," the man said.

The collie looked confused before he covered his mouth as blood poured out. He staggered backwards falling to the floor, blood nonstop flowing out his mouth.

"Casper," the man said running over along with the raptor. "Guards."

Two guards came running in and surveyed the scene.

"We got a code red in the library. Bring the stretcher. Who did this?"

"He did," the man said pointing to the man sitting down reading.

The guard looked at the man before going pale in the face.

"He should've known better to mess with him. He got what he deserved."

"Your taking sides with that piece of........."

The guard covered his mouth quickly.

"A little word of advice, don't fuck with the Professor or you'll end up like your friend. Now get out of here."

"This ain't over. You'll get yours," the man said angrily before leaving with the raptor.

The guard walked over and did a short bow.

"Forgive them for disturbing your reading Professor."

"Forget it."

"Oh yes, you have a phone call downstairs."

The man nodded as he got up and walked down the stairs to the public phone.

"What is it?"

"You have a job to do."

"How many targets?"

"One."

"Information?"

"You'll get it when you leave."

"Very well. Pickup and pay?"

"A car should be outside as we speak."

"Understood."

He hung up the phone and walked into his holding cell. Reaching under his bed, he pulled out a suitcase and opened it. Inside was a light gray suit and tie. Taking off his prison clothes, he put on the gray slacks along with the black socks. Next came the shirt which covered up the tattoo of death which covered his back. He buttoned up his shirt and put on the tie, adjusting it in the mirror. Grabbing the jacket, he closed the suitcase and walked out the cell, people staring at him.

"Have a good day Professor," the guard said buzzing open the cell doors.

The man walked calmly down the hall, his heels the only thing making a sound. Reaching the outside gate, it unlocked and opened as a limo was waiting for him.

"Good afternoon Professor," the driver said opening the door.

"Info in the car?"

"Yes sir."

"Good. Let's go."

The driver closed the door and hopped into the driver seat and took off. A brown envelope was ripped opened as a picture of Dan slid out along with about five stacks of hundreds.

"A child this time huh? Haven't had one of those in a while. This should be fun."

******

"Here it is, storage room ten," Dan said opening the door.

He did a quick sweep of the room before calling in Pearl. She took a couple of sniffs in the air before gasping.

"She was her. Her scent is strong."

"We just missed them then. Figures."

Pearl let out a sniff and held her head down. Dan walked up behind her and hugged her.

"I'll find your mom Pearl."

"You promise?"

"You have my word."

Pearl smiled and was about to respond when Dan pulled her into a dark corner."

"Daniel what......."

"Shhh." he whispered.

It was quiet for a minute before footsteps were heard.

"Make sure to check each room. She has to be in one of them. Block the exits too."

"How'd they find us?" Pearl whispered.

"We weren't followed that's for sure. Unless......" Dan trailed off looking at Pearl. "That phone call was......."

He went quiet as a man walked by.

"We know your here Pearl. Just come along quietly."

He waited til the man walked by and out of sight before peeking out.

"Come on," he whispered grabbing Pearl's hand.

They walked carefully through the facility avoiding their pursuers. Dan saw the exit around the corner which was guarded by two shepherds. He was about reach for his gun when two strong arms broke through the wall and grabbed him.

"Gotcha," a deep voice said.

The arms pulled him through the wall as he felt light as a feather before landing on the floor hard. Dan let out a grunt as his vision was blurred slightly before he saw his attacker. It was a massive elephant wearing a business suit and glasses.

"I take it your the smart one?" Dan said standing up.

"No, I'm the strong one. Grab the girl. I'll handle our little friend."

"No!! Let me go," Pearl screamed struggling to get free.

"Pearl!!" Dan shouted and ran forward only to be blocked by this mountain of an elephant.

"Where are you going? I've yet to have fun."

"Let me pass and you wont end up in the hospital."

"I'd like to see that happen."

Dan rushed the elephant and put all his power into a straight blow to the stomach. Upon contact, he heard and felt a couple of fingers crack.

"Is that all? Then its my turn."

Dan felt his face be covered by his huge hands before being tossed into the wall. He got up winded as he felt the floor shake. Looking up, he saw the elephant coming at him like a football player, shoulder down.

"This is going to hurt."

The elephant connected hard sending Dan through the wall. But the elephant didn't stop as he continued through another wall and another until he hit the last one sending Dan sliding on the ground.

"Daniel!! Let me go."

"Yeah, we have the girl, leaving now." a roo said hanging up and getting into a black Ford.

Dan's body felt like putty as he struggled to his feet, coughing up a tad bit of blood. He watched the car speed away before turning his attention to the walking tank.

"Damn, you let her get away. Now its going to be a pain to get her back."

"You can still make jokes little man? I admire your spirit. But now I'm afraid I must break you."

Dan watch as this walking tank moved slowly at him.

"This guy is like a mountain. My hand's still feeling the effect from trying to hit him. Maybe I can choke him out if I can get my arms around that thick neck."

Dan raised his hands in a boxer stance as the elephant laughed.

"You want to box little man? Very well."

The elephant took off his jacket as his muscles seem to almost rip the shirt he had on. They circled each other slowly, sizing each other up. Dan struck first with another body blow followed by a left hook which surprised the elephant.

"Nice one little man." he said rubbing his jaw.

He made the next move faking right and catching Dan with a straight jab to the face stunning him. He followed up by wrapping his trunk around Dan's neck, lifting him with ease.

"Don't struggle my friend. You only prolong your suffering," he said tighten up.

Dan started to get light headed as his air supply got cut off slowly.

"Come on Dan think. How do you beat a tank?"

Dan closed his eyes, thinking fast with what air he had left as his body glowed.

"What is this?" the elephant said.

Dan grabbed the trunk around his neck and pried it loose and he fell to the ground, taking big gulps of air.

"You are full of surprises little man."

"You don't know the half. Now then, lets finish this."

The elephant smiled and took another stance along with Dan. He struck first taking another swing which Dan ducked under. Using quick speed and surprising strength, he grabbed his arm flipping the elephant over, trapping him in an armbar. Dan pulled back hard as he heard the elephant scream in pain before they heard the sickening snap of bone.

"Your mine," Dan growled as he mounted the elephant and rained down lefts and rights.

The elephant's head snapped left and right with each blow to its face as blood started to spatter on the ground. Dan raised both arms into a double axe handle before the elephant raised his good hand.

"Stop. Stop please."

"Where did they take her?"

"I can't tell you."

Dan grabbed his other arm into an armbar and pulled hard.

"Where is she?"

"Central parking garage waiting pick up." the elephant screamed in pain.

"Thank you," Dan said before viciously pulling hard hearing the breaking of bone.

The elephant screamed in agony as Dan rolled off and stood up. He rushed over to the van and started it before roaring down the road.

*****

Keo stood behind the door. Straighten his tie, he took a deep breath before walking out on the stage as cameras snapped away.

"Thank you all for coming to this special occasion. But its with deep regret that I must say that the treaty signing has been postponed."

The whole media crowd started talking at once and yelling questions over each other. Keo raised his hands asking for silence.

"I am more then willing to answer any questions to a certain degree."

He pointed to a female in the back as she spoke up.

"Can you explain why something as important as this has been postponed?"

"I cannot give out that information at this time. Yes sir?" he said pointing to a terrier.

"When do you think the treaty will be signed?"

"Hopefully within the next twenty four hours but I can't say for sure."

A bulldog with a pair of glasses stood up after raising his hand.

"Mr. Keo, could the postponing of the treaty signing have any connection with the kidnapping of the first lady, her daughter, and the prime minister's son?"

Keo looked shocked but didn't show it.

"Where did you hear this outrageous stuff?"

"I have sources that tell me they saw the first lady being dragged into an unmarked black van and taken away."

Keo was quiet before laughing.

"I don't know where you heard this from but I assure you no such thing has happened."

The bulldog reached into his pocket and pulled out some pictures.

"But these pictures say otherwise."

Keo walked down and looked at the pictures. Sure enough, they showed Emmaline being thrown into a black van.

"Where did you get these?" Keo said angrily.

"I have my sources," the bulldog said with a smile.

All the cameras started going off as Keo covered the pictures.

"This conference is over. Get these people out of here. You're coming with us," Keo said as policemen handcuffed the bulldog.

********

Dan parked across the street from the five story garage. His body let out a cry of pain from the fight he had as he ran across the street. He put his hand on the building and closed his eyes, tuning out the world around him. Soon he felt the vibrations from the voices.

"When's this stupid pickup coming? I'm missing the Pistons game."

"Should be here any second."

"You just wait. Daniel's going to find me and you'll all pay."

"Shut up you little bitch. I should slap you for biting me."

"Your lucky I didn't have your neck."

Dan's concentration was broken as a brown SUV entered the garage. Once it went up the ramp, Dan followed quickly up the stairs. When he reached the top floor, he peeked out the small window. The garage was packed with cars. He looked around til he saw the SUV pull to a stop near the far end stairwell and elevator. He slipped out quietly, ducking from car to car until he got about three or four cars away.

"Do you have the girl?"

"Yeah, the bitch's right here. You have our money?"

"Right here."

Gunshots were heard along with screaming from Pearl.

"Grab the girl and lets go."

Dan looked around quickly for any kind of distraction when he remembered alarms on most of the cars he passed. Placing his hand on the ground, he chanted a quick spell which flowed into each car that had alarms as they all went off.

"What the hell's going?" a man shouted looking around.

Dan took this chance and sprung into action. He jumped off the car he was on and tackled the first guy he saw as they fell to the ground. Dan was first up as he kicked the gun away before landing a solid blow to the man's chin. The other two men reacted and fired as Dan took cover behind a small pickup truck as glass shattered around him. Taking out his gun, Dan rolled under the truck. Aiming quickly, he shot both of them in the leg dropping them to the ground before shooting them again. He rolled out the other side only to get a foot to the face stunning him. The man he tackled dragged him up and holding his shirt connected with a strong left hook before grabbing his head and slamming it into the truck's window.

"You're going to die boy," the man said holding Dan in a choke hold.

Dan felt the arm around his neck tighten hard as his air got cut off quickly.

"Let him go," Pearl yelled jumping on the man's back and biting his shoulder.

He threw Dan on top of a car knocking his breath away before grabbing a hold of Pearl's hair and pulling her off his shoulder.

"I'll give you something to bite you bitch."

He reared back and slapped her to the ground making her yelp. He went for another when Dan grabbed his arm from behind and flipped him making him land face first into the cement. Moving quickly, he jumped onto his back and with a twist, snapped the man's neck. Finally done, he leaned against a car letting out a sigh. Pearl crawled over and cried as Dan held her.

"I was so scared."

"Shh, its okay now. I got you," Dan said softly. "Let me see your face."

She lifted her face as Dan looked her over.

"Good, he didn't leave a mark," he said touching her cheek softly making her shiver.

She looked at his face which had cuts and bruises all over.

"Oh, your beautiful face is ruined," she said softly wiping some blood off his cheek.

"Part of the job. Are you okay?"

"Now that your here, I am." she said hugging him tight.

Dan caught his breath before standing making Pearl pout.

"I was just getting cozy."

"Sorry, but I have to get you back home."

"What about finding my mom?"

"I'll keep my promise Pearl. But I'll feel better with you under better protection. I'm only one man."

"I guess," she said sadly, ears down.

Dan grabbed her hand and started to walk before he felt an evil wave of magic. He shivered lightly as it felt like pure hatred and malice. Looking down the hall, he saw a man in a light gray business suit standing there.

"So, your the one they want taken out?"

"Who are you?" Dan asked moving Pearl behind him.

"Forgive my manners. My name is David Searson, better know as the Professor," David said taking a bow. "And your name is?"

"Daniel. That's all you need to know."

"That's good enough for me. I don't really need to know the people I'm hired to kill. Now then, shall we begin?"

David brought both hands up from his sides as two balls of dark red fire appeared.

"Die."

He brought them together and threw it towards Dan. It grew bigger as it melted the cement and cars making a beeline for its target. Dan grabbed Pearl and fell to the floor, not before casting a cocoon spell as the spot they were standing on was quickly engulfed in flames causing the sprinkles to come alive. David was surprised to see Dan still alive as he watched him break out the cocoon he made.

"Christ, this guy is nuts." Dan said getting up.

Pearl was about to say something when she saw a ram's head coming full steam.

"Daniel look out."

Dan turned only to let out a grunt as the head connected hard sending him flying backwards as it crushed him into the wall. He dropped like a rock, blood coming out his mouth.

"Impressive Daniel. You managed to not die on my first spell," David said walking up.

Pearl was too terrified to move as David looked at her.

"Don't worry. I'll let you live.......for now," he said with a laugh as he walked up to Dan's body.

Dan's hand twitched as he let out a gurgle, blood dripping from his mouth as he tried to make his body move. He felt a hand grab the back of his shirt and pull him up and lean him on the wall. Dan opened his eyes weakly as David smiled.

"Don't feel bad Daniel. Nobody survives very long against the Professor. Your just another tattoo on my body. Now to bid you farewell."

David's fingertip glowed a bloody red as he got ready to penetrate his chest. Dan's second wind slowly came back as he grabbed David's hand.

"Pearl cover you eyes," Dan shouted as she closed them. "Ray of light."

A powerful blinding light covered the area making David yell as he dropped him.

"My eyes, you little maggot."

Dan got up quickly, his next spell in his hands.

"Sonic wave."

A powerful wave of magic blasted David back as he rolled to a stop at the far end of the garage. Dan turned and placed his hand on the wall.

"Dimension door."

A glowing blue door appeared as it opened.

"Pearl get in."

Pearl got up and disappeared inside. Dan was about to go in when he saw David running full speed towards him. He went to one knee and placed his hand on the burnt floor which was still hot.

"Briar web."

A wall of thorny veins cracked through the floor blocking David's path. He watched Dan leave and the door disappear. The sound of police and fire engines were heard in the distance along with a cell phone. He reached into his pocket and pulled it out.

"Yes?

"Is he dead?"

"No."

"You failed then?"

"No. You gave me bad intel. We need to meet face to face."

"Very well. I'll text you a pickup spot."

A beeping sound from the phone was heard as he looked at the message then the wall.

"You interest me Daniel. I'm going to enjoy adding your name on my back."

********

Keo walked into the office after knocking. Syano and Badian were there discussing what to do.

"Well, did you get any information out of him?" Syano asked.

"He wont speak until he's assured freedom and a one way ticket to a place of his choosing."

"Let my guards have a crack at him. We have ways of making people squeal." Badian said.

"As good as that sounds, he'll probably want to die before speaking." Syano added.

"What other options do we have then?"

Everybody was quiet until noise was heard outside. The door opened as Albert walked in.

"Syano, I came as soon as I heard the news."

"Thank you Albert."

"I would've been here sooner but the meeting took longer then expected. Is there anything I can do to help?"

"I don't know Albert. I don't know," Syano said with a frustrated growl.

"Don't worry Syano, we'll find all three of them."

The intercom on the desk buzzed.

"Mr. President, Dylan is here and injured."

"I'll be right out."

Everybody ran out to see Dylan, his chest bare as his shoulder and head was bandaged. He looked up and saw the president as he stood at attention.

"Mr President."

"My daughter? Is she safe?"

"Yes sir."

Syano let out a sigh of relief.

"Why aren't you with her? Who is she with?"

"Daniel Miller."

"Daniel Miler? What is he doing here?"

"Pearl managed to contact him. He's the one who saved us again. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't be here."

"Where is she now?"

"We managed to intercept a phone call from one of the pursuers that was holding the first lady. Daniel used some kind of magic to secure a location and is checking it out now. Pearl went with him, scared for what might happen to her mother."

Syano let out a growl as he grabbed Dylan by his neck making him yip.

"You let my daughter go with a god damn teenager? Tell me why I shouldn't have you behind bars?"

"Because I believe in him and so does your daughter. If he fails to do his job, I'll kill him myself and spend the rest of my life behind bars."

Syano looked right into his eyes seeing he was serious about this as he let go.

"You'll risk you life and career in this kid?"

"I will Mr. president."

Syano let a smile appear on his muzzle.

"You surprise me agent Dylan."

"I try Mr. President. Oh yeah, he managed to disarm the thug with the phone. I have him locked up."

"Good work. Keo, bring that guy into a holding cell and have a couple of Badian's men put some pressure on him."

"Of course Mr. President," Keo said leaving.

Albert got off the phone call he was on and spoke up.

"Syano, I have to go. I got some friends that might have some leads."

"Thank you Albert."

"Don't worry Mr. President. We'll find them, trust me on that," Albert said with a smile.

*********

Pearl opened her eyes slowly and looked around. She was in a small room with no windows, a desk and chair in the corner along with a mirror. She lifted her body slowly when she heard voices outside the door.

"Don't worry Mrs. Chin. I'll be right back after I check on our other patient."

The door opened as Pearl braced herself for the worse when her eyes widened at who it was.

"Ah, I see you're awake."

"Fred!!"

"Yep. How do you feel?" Fred asking walking over and feeling her forehead.

"A little light headed but other then that I'm fine. How'd I get here?"

"I was going to ask you that. I found you both about a block from here in an alley."

"Where am I?"

"In my father's walk-in clinic. Do you remember what happened before I found you?"

Pearl held her head down as she tried to remember. Images slowly came back to into her head as she gasped.

"Daniel? Where's Daniel?" she said in a panic.

"Daniel? You mean the boy I found you with?"

"Yes. Where is he?"

"My dad's still looking him over. He was pretty banged up when I found you."

"Take me to him."

"Okay," Fred said with a nod.

After she got dressed, he led her out the room and down the small hallway into the stairwell to the second floor. Walking out the door, they turned the corner and entered a medium size room where a desk was as a skunk was talking on the phone.

"Hey Yoli," Fred said with a wave.

"Hey cutie," Yoli said hanging up. "Looking for your dad?"

"Yeah. Is he finished?"

"He should be out any minute now. Have a seat."

They took a seat as a soap opera was playing on the TV.

"We interrupt this broadcast to bring you a news extra. We go now to news anchor Willie Census."

The scene switched to a short black man wearing a blue suit jacket, red shirt and tie.

"Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen we just received word that the first lady, her daughter, and the prime minister's son has been kidnapped. No word on any kind of ransom was heard but sources close to the White House say that this may be the cause for the delay of the treaty signing between the US and Bastok. A reporter at the news conference for the treaty held up pictures of the first lady being abducted. Be warned, these pictures are real."

The screen changed to a close up of Emmaline being shoved into an unmarked van by two people in ski masks. Pearl's eyes began to water as she sniffed.

"Mother," she said softly.

"Jesus Pearl, I'm so sorry." Fred said rubbing her back.

"There is no word on the daughter or the prime minister's son condition as of late. We will be covering this story as it unfolds so if you have any leads or information, please contact the local authorities immediately."

Pearl was in tears as Fred consulted her.

"Shouldn't you call your father Pearl? He's probably got the whole town looking for you."

"I can't. Not until I know my mother is safe."

"But those people that kidnapped her are probably looking for you as we speak."

"I'll be fine. I have Daniel with me."

Fred tilted his head in confusion at that.

"No offense Pearl, but that person looked half dead. How can he protect you?"

Before she could answer, a panther walked out a room, stethoscope around his neck as his face held confusion.

"Dad, how is he?"

The panther looked at Fred before taking at seat on one of the leather chairs.

"I'm puzzled."

"What's wrong?" Pearl said scared.

"His body.....isn't normal."

"What do you mean dad?"

"You know the healing magic I use on some patients to help the body heal faster?"

"Yes."

"Well, when I used some on him, his body.......absorbed it and began to heal at a rapid pace. I've never seen anything like it. All of his injuries just seemed to vanish without so much as a mark. He's like some kind of........demon or spirit."

"Can I see him?" Pearl said with a chuckle walking up.

"I gave him a slight sedative. He should be up....."

Before he could finish Dan walked out putting on his shirt.

"Thanks doc, I owe you one."

"Daniel!!!" Pearl said hugging him.

"Damn dude, you were like half dead when I found you," Fred said looking at him.

"Well the doc here did a good job."

"My pleasure," the panther said still in disbelief.

"Dan, they just showed my mom being dragged into a van on the news."

"Really?" Dan said turning to the screen as the news replayed the picture.

Dan looked at the picture, capturing everything in his mind. He pulled out his phone and hit a speed dial button.

"Vincent buddy what's going on? What's your brother's address? I am in Washington. Don't ask, long story. I know he hates me for busting him but you know I had no choice. Don't worry, I won't cause no problems. Thanks dude. Tell my brother if you see him I'll be home soon, I hope."

Dan hung up and headed for the stairs.

"Dan wait. Where are you going?" Pearl asked.

"To a friend of a friend's place. He might know a couple of things about what's going on."

"I'm coming too."

"Hey, Daniel right? I'm Fred Connors," Fred said shaking his hand. "You sure you're okay dude? I mean you had some nasty injuries on you."

"Peachy. Oh yeah, thanks again doc. If you ever come to Capricorn, look me up."

"You guys leaving looking like that?" Fred asked.

Dan and Pearl look at their clothes. They had lots of burn marks but Dan's clothes had blood and tons of cuts.

"Hmm, you have a point. Have anything we can fit into?" Dan asked.

"Sure. We get donations from people that might fit you. Come on," Fred said leading them downstairs.

********

A red BMW pulled up to the curb and waited. A few minutes later, David appeared and got in as it took off. Driving for about ten minutes, it pulled up to the driveway as David got out. Walking into the house, Dolmen was there with his back turned looking out the window.

"How was my intel bad?" Dolmen asked.

"You didn't tell me the boy knew magic."

"I didn't know that to begin with. I figure he was just another cop. My apologies."

David let out a humph as he saw Darcy typing away. Next to her was Emmaline still tied up.

"You must have a twin running around with Daniel."

"That's her daughter," Darcy said.

"Even better. I never had a famous person on my back."

"I swear if you touch my daughter........."

"Here's the info you wanted." Darcy said turning the laptop around.

David walked over and read it slowly before his eyes went wide.

"Are you shitting me?"

"What's wrong?" Dolmen asked.

"Daniel Miller is my target?"

"Is there a problem with that?"

David started laughing wildly.

"Are you kidding. This is the best target I could ever hope for."

"Is he that important?"

"You remember the wizard that went on a bloody rampage years ago?"

"What about it?"

"This is her son. Daniel Miller, son of the great wizard Sheryl Airi Miller. Her power was supposedly stronger then Merlin himself."

Dolmen looked at Darcy who shrugged her shoulders.

"Oh yes, this is going to be good. If I kill him, my name will bring fear and terror into everybody."

David laughed madly before turning to Dolmen.

"I've got a deal for you now?"

"Really?"

"You keep your money. I only want this boy as my reward."

Dolmen chuckled before crossing his arms.

"If that is what you want, so be it."

"Excellent." David said turning to leave.

He got to the door before he stopped.

"Oh yes, he is mine to kill. If I find out he died before I had the chance to kill him, you will join him."

With that said, he left in the same car as Dolmen watched it leave.

"He's scary. Do you think he'll kill us?" Darcy asked.

Dolmen smiled before walking over and touching her cheek.

"Yes he will. But I won't let him." Dolmen said softly before his phone rang. "Yes? It was on the news? Good. I'm moving to stage three now. Yes, the specialist I hired knows where to find the boy and girl. Just have your people there incase he screws up."

Dolmen hung up before smiling at Emmaline who growled.

"Time to move you and your friend to your final resting spot."

********

"How the hell did that picture end up on the news?" Syano barked angrily.

"I don't know. I made sure to have security detain all cameras before they left," Keo answered.

"I want that off the air. I want whoever put that picture up fired and put in jail and I want it five minutes ago."

Syano started getting more frustrated and began to throw things. Anything he could get his hands on were flung across the room as people ducked for cover. Emotions finally got to him as he went to both knees and started crying. Nobody moved for a second before Dylan walked over and knelt down. He touched his shoulder gently and gave a startled gasp when Syano grabbed him in a hug.

"What have I done wrong Dylan? Please tell me," he whined.

"Mr. president, you've done nothing wrong."

"Why is this happening then?"

Dylan couldn't answer that as Syano whined sadly.

"Syano have faith," Badian said. "I'm worried about my son as much as you are. But if you show them you are weak, they will take advantage of you. You have to be strong for your family and your people."

Syano wiped his eyes before standing up.

"You're right Badian. We'll find my family and your son. Then we'll make damn sure they pay."

"Now your talking," Badian said with a smile.

*******

Pearl let out another growl as the hat she wore pulled her hair.

"Why am I wearing these?"

"If you want people to know who you are, go ahead and take them off."

Pearl was wearing a pair of jeans, a blue shirt, and a black baseball cap with dark sunglasses. Dan had on a pair of gray wind breaker pants and a white t-shirt with a Wizards jersey

"So where are we going?"

"To my friend's brother business."

"Does he like you?"

"I wouldn't go that far. I had to arrest him last year. I didn't want to but I had no choice."

Pearl nodded as Dan pulled into a small arcade named Dream Machine. Getting out, Pearl looked around in confusion.

"We here to play games?"

"This is where he works. Not a bad disguise."

"What do you mean?"

"You'll see. Come on."

They walked inside as the sound of arcade games and pinball machines were heard all around along with the sound of laughing children and adults. They walked to the front desk where a beagle was working.

"What's up?" Dan said.

"What can I do for you sir?"

"I want to see Ceaser."

"Ceaser? We have nobody by that name here."

"Really? Then I guess I have to have this place shut down."

"On what grounds?"

"In the far right hand corner, you have a wolf and ram dealing drugs. At the food stand, you are serving alcohol with a fake license. Need I go on?"

"What are you a cop or a person with a death wish?" the beagle said with a growl.

"A little bit of both," Dan said showing his badge. "Now, where is Ceaser's office?"

"Down the stairs behind the kitchen."

"Thank you kindly."

They walked behind to the kitchen getting several looks from employees. Reaching the stairs, they walked down to a door. Opening it, they walked into a big room full of tables and a couple of stone pillars that were covered with a rug. Around each table were people dealing cards and gambling. Cigar smoke hung high in the air covering the dim lights. When the door opened, everybody turned their attention to it.

"What are kids doing down here?" somebody whispered.

"Are they even allowed here?"

A weasel walked up wearing a nice tux and bowed slightly.

"Are you kids lost?"

"Nope, we're in the right place," Dan said with a smile.

"I'm sorry, I don't understand."

Dan walked into the middle and spoke up.

"I've come to arrest each and every single one of you."

Everybody looked at him before laughing.

"Stop fooling around little boy before you get hurt," the weasel said.

Dan pulled his gun out and pointed it at the weasel.

"Does this look like a joke?" Dan said angrily.

"You shouldn't play with guns," the weasel said with a smile.

Dan heard the sound of guns being armed.

"So I guess we have ourselves a little showdown. But the question is will you guys kill me, or will I kill you?"

The weasel saw the bullet inside the gun ready to penetrate his head as Dan tightened his finger on the trigger. Just then a door opened as a stallion walked out.

"What the hell's........." he stopped when he saw Daniel and his eyes widen. "Stand down."

"But boss he....."

"I said STAND DOWN."

The guns were lowered as the stallion walked over.

"That goes for you to Miller. What the fuck do you think you're doing coming up in my business and pointing a gun at my employees?"

"I wanted to see you Ceaser." Dan said putting his gun away. "I need your help."

"And why should I help your bitch ass?"

"Because you have more contacts in this city then I do."

Ceaser looked at him before snorting.

"Get out."

"Is that your final answer?"

Ceaser turned to leave before Pearl grabbed his arm.

"Please, you have to help me."

"Why should I?"

"Because if you don't, they are going to kill my mother."

Ceaser felt her shiver softly meaning she wasn't far off from crying. He let out a sigh before holding her hand.

"For you darling, I'll make this one exception. Come in."

"Thank you very much."

*******

Albert walked through the halls, saying hi to a couple of people before slipping into his office. He took off his suit jacket before hitting his intercom.

"Isabelle, make sure I'm not disturbed unless its the president."

"Yes sir."

Albert sat down and pulled out his phone. It rang a couple of times before a voice responded.

"Yes?"

"Where are we at?"

"I'm dropping the princess and the prince at the final spot."

"And the boy?"

"We're tracking the daughter's cell phone. The specialist should be heading that way."

"Good. I'll send some of my men also."

"A word of advice, tell your men not to kill the boy. He wants that honor."

"I'll think about it. In the meantime, get everything ready."

"Will do."

Albert closed his phone and let out a humph.

"I don't care about some hired man. He can't touch me."

Albert picked up his desk phone and dialed a number.

"Maxwell, how many men you have ready? Good, send about six to this location. Tell them to shoot to kill."

******

"What the fuck are you doing with the president's daughter?" Ceaser asked.

"Long story," Dan said sitting on a leather sofa with Pearl.

Vincent's brother Ceaser is what you would call a player. He knew lots of people in high places due to blackmailing techniques. The arcade is just one of a couple of places he could do business in without any trouble from the boys in blue. He was by no means a pushover. He was built better then his brother. He had scars on his arms along with one across his cheek. His fur was a mixture of black and gray, gray along his muzzle and hands, and black all over. Reddish brown eyes were slightly covered by his blond hair.

"Everything's always a long story with you Miller." Ceaser said sitting in his leather char behind a desk. "So what do you want?"

"I want to know who has the first lady and what they are planning."

"Since when do you give a damn about anybody but yourself?"

"People change Ceaser."

Ceaser gave a laugh before leaning back.

"Suppose I do help you. What do I get?"

"You get to keep your business up and running."

Ceaser's eyes narrowed evilly as Dan smiled.

"Please, I just want to know where my mother is," Pearl spoke up. "I'll pay you when she is found somehow."

"Fair enough. Helping you should increase my business," Ceaser said booting up his laptop.

He typed quickly as Dan looked around the room. Several picture were on the wall, some probably stolen art and other of him and his brother. Soft carpet filled the room as a lamp lit the room halfway giving it a calm atmosphere.

"All right, I'm in touch with my friend via messenger. What do you want me to ask him?"

"Who has the first lady?"

"He doesn't know. He only knows they cover their tracks very good."

"Who do they work for?"

"A man named Albert Slimm."

Pearl's eyes went wide.

"That's impossible. Albert would never do something like this."

"Who is Albert?" Dan asked.

"He's the national security advisor."

Dan let out a whistle.

"And what is his purpose?"

"To stop the treaty signing between the US and Bastok."

"Not bad thinking. Kidnap the first lady to put pressure on the president. But there has to be more to it. Where can I find the people who took the first lady?"

"Only person who knows is a man named........Moses Barrera. Apparently he's out of reach cause he's in jail."

"I know. I put him there," Dan said with a groan.

Dan was about to ask another question when a red light went off on the wall. Ceaser got up and hit a hidden panel revealing several cameras. He looked at each one before he noticed six people in suits.

"Friends of yours?" he asked as Dan looked also.

"Nope. I know I wasn't followed unless....."

Dan walked over to Pearl.

"Let me see your phone."

"Here."

Dan held it and closed his eyes. He opened them back up and let out a curse.

"They're tracking you. Albert must've done it the first time he called."

"But why?"

"Don't know but we'll find out. There a back door?"

"Behind the wall. You going to leave me with your baggage?" Ceaser asked.

"I'm not that mean. Wait here and keep you head down," Dan said turning to Pearl.

"Be careful."

Ceaser opened another wall pulling out a Smith and Weston revolver. Dan looked at him with a raised eyebrow.

"This is my baby. Saved my ass on more then one occasion."

"I bet. Is the room cleared out there?"

"It is."

"Good. Shall we?"

Ceaser nodded and peeked out the door. He saw a couple of them take cover by flipping over tables. He took a deep breath before rushing out and taking cover behind a table as bullets flew. Dan followed after him going the opposite way as he fired a couple of shots taking out one of them before taking cover.

"Your going to die boy. We have the place surrounded."

"Talk is cheap," Dan shouted back.

Ceaser let out a whistle as Dan turned to him. He slid something along the ground before it stopped by Dan. Dan looked at it as it was a mirror. Picking it up, he gave a glance and saw them moving slowly forward. Taking note on their positions, he gave Ceaser some hand signals as he nodded. He moved to the end of the table and gave a quick glance. He place the gun point blank on the table and fired. The bullet ripped through the wood before hitting the wolf right in the chest. He ducked down further to the ground as bullets ripped through the wood. Dan moved quickly from his cover and fired taking out the man and gryphon before taking cover again.

"We make a good team," Ceaser said.

"Indeed. Too bad you went rouge."

"I needed more. Sorry."

"To each his own."

Dan took another glance with the mirror to see only two thugs left. With a smile, he closed his eyes, a light blue aura surrounding him. A copy of him got up and ran towards the stairs. The thugs fired before one shot got Dan in the leg. They ran over quickly and aimed their guns at him.

"Any last words?" one of them said.

"Yeah. I hope you guys don't have family," Dan said before disappearing in a puff of blue smoke.

They looked shock before they felt a cold barrel in the back of their heads.

"Who sent you?" Dan asked.

"Go to hell." the bruin said.

A loud bang was heard as the bruin dropped to the ground.

"You feel like talking?" Dan asked the lab.

"Just finish me."

"With pleasure," Ceaser said pulling the trigger.

Once he dropped, the people that were in the room came of secret rooms in the wall.

"Get rid of the bodies," Cesear said.

"Yes boss."

They walked back into the room as Pearl let out a scream.

"Calm down, its me." Dan said.

"Are you two okay?"

"Just fine, thanks for asking. What are you guys going to do now?" Ceaser asked putting his gun back.

"Going to pay a visit to Moses. Where's he being held?"

"Trident prison, small island about half a mile from land. Use my boat."

"Thanks man. I owe you."

"Yes you do."

"Thank you Ceaser," Pearl said with a bow.

"Hope you find your mom."

*******

Darcy pushed Emmaline roughly through the door.

"If it was me, I'd cut your throat after you head butted me."

"Let me lose and I'll do more," Emmaline growled.

"Sorry honey, I don't like the taste of carpet in the morning."

Darcy opened another door where Dolmen was standing next to another body on the floor.

"The bitch is here."

"Bring her."

Darcy pushed her over and put her on her knees before roughly taking off the blind fold. Emmaline looked around before noticing the body on floor.

"Riki!!?"

Riki's body was covered in small burns and cuts. His hands were tied in front of him, eyes closed as his chest rose and fell slowly.

"What have you done you monster?" Emmaline growled.

"He brought it upon himself," Dolmen said with no emotion. "But this my dear is where we part ways."

Emmaline looked around again trying to find out where she was.

"You are in the soon to be demolished down YMCA."

"This place isn't' suppose to be demolished until next week."

"Lets just say, demolition will start a little early."

With that said, two spotlights went on showing two bombs, each attached to the backboard of the basketball hoops.

"You will go up in a beautiful blaze," Dolmen said with a smile.

"Please don't do this." Emmaline whined.

"Sorry my dear, I don't make the rules."

"The car's ready Dolmen," a cheetah said.

He nodded his head before kneeling in front of Emmaline.

"I envy you my dear. I will always remember you."

She watched them leave before letting out a howl as the doors closed.

*******

"Everything seems to be in order. Please, this way." a guard said.

Dan nodded his head as he and his bodyguard walked down the long prison hall. Inmates were yelling and reaching through the bars. Dan noticed his bodyguard shiver heavily as he reached down and held his hand which shook.

"Stay calm. You're doing great."

"I'm scared shitless."

"Nothing will happen to you. I'm with you."

They got buzzed through another gate before being lead to an isolated room.

"You have thirty minutes."

"Thank you," Dan said with a nod.

They walked into the room. Sitting at the far end of the table was Moses. His hands chained to the chair and his eyes blindfolded. Dan walked over and took it off as Moses looked shocked.

"Well this is a surprise."

"I've got questions, you have answers."

"And what do I get in return?"

"Your life."

Moses laughed softly as he shook his head.

"Are you going to kill me?"

"I won't, but this will," Dan said poking his shoulder with a pin. "That pin I stuck you with has a deadly spell on it which will kill you slowly and painfully unless countered by the cure spell."

"You bluff boy," Moses said before he felt blood come down his nose slowly.

"Looks like it started early. You have about twenty minutes before the spell eats away your heart."

Moses jerked on his chains trying to reach Dan but it was futile as Moses cursed.

"Feel like talking?" Dan asked as Moses let out a painful groan.

"Fine. What do you want?"

Dan smiled as he took a seat.

"First question, who hired you and why?"

"Albert Slimm hired me to form a plan to kidnap the first lady, her daughter and Badian's son. It was to blackmail the president into signing a different kind of treaty."

"What are the details of this treaty?"

"That Badian surrenders and be prosecuted for his crimes against the US."

Dan folded his arms as he started to think. Moses let out another painful groan as his body twitched.

"Why be prosecuted? He hasn't done anything wrong."

"Don't you watch the news boy? The soldiers that were sent into Bastok to help with the war that was going on were captured and beheaded."

"Did he ordered it?"

"No. It was the person who wants to be prime minister, Drazen Rakim."

"So him and Albert are working together?"

"Pretty much," Moses said before letting out another painful groan as blood came out his mouth. "Albert wants the secrets Drazen has on Sandoria and Drazen wants the secrets Albert has on his enemies."

"Besides you, who else is here?"

"A dane named Dolmen Eiael, a ruthless man. He's Drazen's right hand man and most trusted. The other is Darcy Bleystrife. She's an ex marine that is deadly with a sniper. They were both lovers at some point in time."

Dan rubbed his chin in deep thought.

"This Dolmen must be the one who sent that psychopath after me. Which means he's either scared of me or wants me really dead."

Dan looked at Moses as his eyes twitched.

"Where can I find the first lady?"

"Only Dolmen and Albert know that. I was only hired to alter their schedule for the abduction. If I know Dolmen, he probably has her somewhere abandoned and far from the public, surrounded by bombs."

"Bombs?"

"Dolmen has the nasty habit of blowing up his captives whether the ransom was paid or not."

"Where can I find Dolmen?"

"Don't worry. If you want to find Dolmen, he'll find you."

Moses let out another grunt as blood rushed out his mouth and nose. The guard knocked on the door.

"Time's up."

Dan got up and headed for the door as Moses yelled at him.

"Hey, I gave you your answers, now cure me."

"Fair enough I guess," Dan said pulling out another pin and stuck his other shoulder. "Have fun."

Dan and his bodyguard left the jail and headed for the boat. Once far enough away, Dan removed the camouflage spell he placed on Pearl as she started to cry.

"She's going to die. She's going to die."

"Pearl stop talking like that."

"But you heard him in there. She surrounded by bombs."

Dan grabbed her shoulders and shook her a little.

"Pearl, I will save your mother. I gave you my word."

"But...."

Dan pulled her close and kissed her, cutting her off. She let out a startled gasp as it ended quick.

"I will save your mother Pearl. But you have to be strong and believe in her."

Pearl was still in shock but nodded slowly.

"Good. Now come on, we have a mother to save."

"Okay," Pearl said with a smile.

They walked over to the boat as Dan started it up when he felt that terrible malice again. Turning around, he saw David floating in mid air.

"I found you, Daniel Miller."

Dan shook when he heard his full name.

"Who would've thought you would be the son of Sheryl Airi Miller."

"How did you find me?"

David reached into his pocket and pulled out Pearl's phone and tossed it at him.

"Your friend in the arcade was a real sport in telling me where you were."

"If you hurt him in anyway........" Dan said angrily as he gripped the phone hard.

"Hurt him? Hahahaha, the only thing I want to hurt is you. Now then, shall we finish where we left off?"

********

The sun was starting to set as Albert's phone rang.

"Yes?"

"The king and queen are all set," Dolmen said.

"Good. Its time to finish this game tomorrow. You have your hotel arrangements?"

"We're heading there now."

"Good. I'll arrange everything now. Soon, we'll both get what we want."

"Indeed," Dolmen said before hanging up.

Albert put his phone in his pocket and opened a draw. He reached inside and pulled out a small remote with a touch screen. It started flashing as a red goodbye button flashed on the bottom. Smiling, he put his suit jacket on and walked out his office. Walking down the hall, he stopped at the president's office and knocked.

"Enter," Syano said.

Albert walked in and took a look at Syano. His eyes were red and his voice sounded fatigue.

"What is it Albert?"

"I've got something for you Syano. A sort of gift to say."

He reached into his pocket and pulled out a couple of photos. He placed them face down on the table as Syano walked over and looked at them as his eyes widen.

"EMMALINE!!" he shouted.

Badian stood up and saw the photo which showed his son also.

"RIKI!!"

"Where did you get these? Where is she?"

"I can't tell you that."

They looked at him confused as Albert stood up.

"You see Syano, she taking the heat for your screw up."

"What madness are you talking about?"

"You have FAILED Syano," Albert shouted. "You have FAILED yourself and you have FAILED the United States by signing with the enemy."

Syano looked at Badian who looked just as confused. Albert pulled out his phone and placed a small device on it and spoke through it.

"Don't you see Syano," Albert said in the same robotic voice. "You needed to be shown the error of your ways."

"It was you all along," Syano growled and rushed him.

"Careful old boy," Albert said bringing out the remote. "This little baby is wired to blow up both your wife and his son if I press this or I let it go for no more then ten seconds."

Syano stopped and growled angrily along with Badian.

"Now then, here's whats going to happen. Tomorrow afternoon, you both are going to sign my version of the treaty at the place that will assigned. If you try to look for them, they die. If you don't sign, they die. If you kill me, they die. Its a win-win situation for me."

Albert started for the door and grabbed the handle.

"Gentlemen, you have a big day tomorrow. I suggest you get some sleep."

He let out a laugh as he closed the door behind him leaving a furious Badian and Syano behind.

*******

Dan turned the speed boat again as a fireball impacted the water spraying water over him and Pearl.

"Come on Miller, show me you are truly her son," David yelled throwing another ball.

This one rocked the boat making Pearl yelp as she slammed into the side.

"God dammit, why does everything happen to me," Dan yelled as he pushed the throttle more.

David laughed madly as his prey dodged his attacks. Dan drove under a small bridge as a fireball impacted it sending cars and people into the water. Dan's phone vibrated in his pocket as he looked at Pearl.

"Take over."

"Okay."

Dan tapped his phone as he answered it with a little magic.

"What?" Dan yelled as he took a defensive position in the rear.

"Dan, where are you?" Russ asked.

"Occupied," he yelled slapping a fireball back at David.

"What do you mean occupied?"

"I'll explain later."

David raised his hands causing whirlpools to come alive as Pearl drove around them making Dan lose his balance.

"Keep still you."

"I'm trying."

"Daniel, what's going on?" Russ said a little worried.

"I said I'll explain later," Dan said getting his balance.

"Daniel......."

"Dammit Russel I can't talk right now," Dan said tapping his phone again ending the call.

He raised his hand chanting quickly. The water behind David came alive as a dragon rose up and grabbed him from behind.

"What?" David said looking behind him. "Hahaha, now your playing."

David's eyes flashed as lighting surged through the dragon making it roar before exploding into water droplets. A little further down the river they were traveling, Darcy was positioned high atop a bridge with her sniper.

"Do you see them?" Dolmen asked through the phone.

"Yes. Still a little far, but getting closer."

"Remember, don't kill the boy, only injury him so he can finish him off."

"Are you sure I should be doing this? Suppose he comes after me?"

"Don't worry. You are only helping him."

"If you say so."

"Good, get yourself ready."

Darcy hung up and steady herself with the rifle. Looking through the scope, she could she Daniel reflecting balls of fire David was throwing.

"Here goes nothing."

Darcy took aim, looking through the scope, she focused on the right side of his body before firing. Dan let out a gasp as he felt the bullet impact his body. Looking down, he saw blood cover his clothes as he got light headed.

"Shit, where did that come from?"

Dan turned and searched the area before spotting Darcy.

"Not....a bad.....shot," Dan said before dropping to the boat floor.

"Daniel!!" Pearl said rushing over. "You've been shot. Oh god."

David looked on with a sour face as he saw Darcy.

"I said no help. Oh well, I'll get them after I take care of him."

Raising both his hands, the water shifted under the boat as a two hands grabbed it before lifting it up. David's head appeared at the top of the water figure as it smiled down.

"Now to finish you."

The figure opened its mouth as it swallowed the boat. It tossed and turned along with Pearl and Dan. David watched with glee as his dream was about to come true.

"Daniel.......get up Daniel."

"Who's....there?" Dan asked weakly.

"Show him your true power."

Dan opened his eyes weakly to see Pearl not moving, and David with a huge smile on his face as his anger rose.

"Hahaha, just a little more and everybody will know the name of David Searson."

Suddenly he felt a massive magical wave. His water figure froze up before exploding sending ice shards everywhere making David shield his face. Once the debris cleared, he looked up to see Dan covered in a blue sphere, Pearl in his arms.

"We'll finish this later," he said angrily before disappearing.

David was speechless before chuckling, a shiver of excitement ran through him.

"Perfect. I'm going to have the match of the century. But first, I need to rub out some roaches."

********

"Are you serious?" Dylan asked confused.

"He's behind everything." Syano growled.

"What do we do?"

"I don't know. Knowing Albert, he'll keep his word about killing them if we look for them."

Syano let out a snarled and punched the wall.

"The mastermind behind this whole thing is inches away and I can't touch him."

"Should I send some of my men after him?" Badian asked.

"No."

"Then what do we do?"

Everybody was quiet before Dylan remembered something.

"There's still hope."

"What hope?" Syano asked.

"Miller's still out there. I'm sure he'll find them."

"Are you sure about this kid?"

"He's kept your daughter alive this long. Believe me when I say he'll find them."

Syano let out a sigh and laid down on the couch, exhaustion setting in.

"I've never put my trust in a kid before. Mr. Miller, my life depends on you."

*******

A soothing melody made Dan open his eyes. He looked around to find he was in a bed, wrapped and cleaned up. He let out a grunt as he sat up, holding his side.

"What happened? All I remember was getting shot before passing out."

That soothing melody caught Dan's attention making him stand up on shaky legs. Opening the door, he followed the melody to a room where he stood in the door way. Pearl was on the piano, a CD player backing her up. Her eyes were closed as her hands moved across the keys with skill.

"Impressive," Dan said to himself before letting out a grunt of pain.

Pearl let out a gasp when she heard it and looked up to see Dan.

"Dan what are you doing up?" she said rushing over after turning off the CD.

"I heard you playing. That was lovely."

"Oh that?" she said blushing heavily. "It just something I do as a hobby."

"You're pretty good."

"Thank you. But you need to get back in bed."

She grabbed Dan's arm and flung it around her neck and helped him back to his room.

"Where are we?"

"Fred's house. Its built right over the clinic. He was in a panic when you walked in bleeding from the side with me in your arms dripping wet. You said to tend to me first before passing out. His dad said the bullet didn't hit any major organs which is a good thing."

"So she knew where to hit me huh?"

"Who?"

"Don't worry about it." Dan said opening the door.

He got light headed and stumbled on his feet as he took Pearl with him crashing on the bed making her yelp in shock.

"Are you okay?"

"Just.....light headed."

Pearl stared into his eyes again as she inched closer, rubbing her nose with his. Dan felt her heartbeat go faster as he looked at her.

"Pearl......"

"Please don't stop me," she said in a barely audible whisper before kissing him softly.

She let out a murr as Dan slowly deepened it, bringing his arm around and holding her close.

"You have no idea how bad I want you," Pearl said in a husky voice.

"Pearl you know......."

"I know your taken. But let this night be special for me, please?" she said kissing him again.

Dan let it go as he ran his hands under her shirt and up her back making her shiver. She sat up and stripped her shirt off quickly before laying down on top again feeling his smooth skin against her fur making her whine and kiss harder.

"I shouldn't be doing this." Dan said to himself as he brought his hand lower to her rapidly wagging tail and give it a squeeze making her bark softly. "But I'll be damn if she ain't beautiful."

Pearl felt his erection through the light hospital pants and smiled. Reaching down, she took a hold of it and squeezed making Dan moan.

"I don't want to wait any longer. I need you," Pearl said throwing her PJ's aside and sliding Dan's pants down to his ankles and straddling him.

Dan looked at her, amazed at the sheer beauty of her body. It was well toned, probably due to sports. Her breasts were perky, just right for her size. He used one finger and trailed a line from her stomach to her neck making her whine loudly.

"You are so cute. I'm surprised you aren't taken."

"You let me worry about my personal life. Right now, its just me and you."

She felt herself getting wetter by the second as she grinded against him.

"This is it," Pearl thought as she lifted herself up. "The man of my dreams is going to claim me."

She positioned herself over his erection, body shaking in anticipation. She took a deep breath before plunging down, taking it whole as she let out a bark before holding onto him, whimpering in pain.

"Pearl, don't tell me........"

"Shhh," she said placing her finger to his lips. "Just take me."

Dan nodded before grabbing her hips and moving her slowly up and down. Pearl whine softly before letting out a moan. Oh god this was heaven to her as her natural juices made her walls smoother and the pleasure start to spike.

"Oh.....god this feels....so good." Pearl moaned as she started to push back.

"God...you feel...so good," Dan moaned massaging her back softly.

Pearl let out a soft bark as her first orgasm took her by surprise as she panted heavily. Her walls clamped down on his erection making his head spin. She managed to catch her breath and sat up, riding him slowly. Dan wanted to get up but she laid him back down gently shaking her head.

"You've done enough work. Let me handle this," she panted softly.

"If you insist."

"I do. Just feel me up and let me know when your close."

Pearl closed her eyes and let out a moan as Dan dug his nails gently along her body making her gasp in pleasure and tighten around him. She was in heaven. She knew that when the day came, it would be the greatest ever. And it was as she let out another bark, shuddering from her second climax. Dan moaned both from pain and pleasure. Pleasure from the tightness he felt and pain every time her body came down on his wound. It was only a matter of time for him as he felt his seed build.

"Pearl.....I'm going.....to.."

"Yes Daniel, give it...to me," Pearl whined as she placed her hands on the side of his head and proceeded to ride him with vigor.

Dan let out a loud moan, the pain and pleasure each fighting against each other. He moved one hand between her legs and found that wonderful button. He gave it a light pinch causing Pearl's eyes to shoot open. She slammed herself down and bite the pillow muffling her howl of pleasure. Dan felt those convulsing walls milking him desperately as he finally let go, shooting his seed into her. His hands dug into her back, arching his painfully pushing as far as he could go. They both caught their breath after a couple of minutes of hard breathing. Dan let out a grunt as Pearl sat up softly, her silver eyes glazed and tired.

"Thank you."

"No thanks needed. I kind of needed that."

Pearl smiled before reaching down and grabbing the blankets covering them both. She wrapped her arm around his chest, her head under his chin as she heard his heart beat settle down. A soft murr escape her as Dan held her close and drifted off to sleep. Fred looked on through the crack of the door, letting out a sigh before closing it softly.

*******

Darcy opened the hotel door and walked in. Dolmen sat on the couch, a cup of whiskey in his hand.

"Well?" he asked.

"I did as I was told. The boy was wounded and David had him in some kind of hold but the boy broke out and disappeared."

"I see," Dolmen said taking a sip.

Darcy placed her rifle on the table before cuddling next to him, kissing his neck.

"By this time tomorrow, we'll be in another country, wealthy beyond belief."

"I can't wait."

"If you live longer enough," David said walking through the wall.

Both Dolmen and Darcy looked surprised.

"I warned you what would happen if you messed with my prey."

David's eyes flashed red as Darcy held her chest and started hyper ventilating. Dolmen got up and pointed his gun right between David's eyes who didn't even flinch.

"Let her go."

"She broke the contract."

"I told her to. The people paying us want progress. They don't care about a rank."

Darcy started to turn blue in the face as Dolmen took off the safety.

"You shoot me, she dies."

"What do you want? I'm following orders."

"Screw the fucking orders. I said the boy is mine."

"Fine the boy is yours, just let her go."

David grunted as he released the hold on her. She took large gulps of air as Dolmen comforted her.

"Since you took time to fuck with me, I'm going to fuck with you. Don't get in my way again." David spat out.

*******

Albert had a smile on his face as he read the treaty he made. He pulled out his phone and hit the speed dial button.

"Yes?" Dolmen said.

"Are you ready?"

"We're in position. Just waiting for the guests of honor."

"Perfect. We'll be there soon. Make sure you have a good view for this beautiful event."

Albert hung up and exited his room into the hallway. He walked down the hall as people glared daggers at him which he just brushed off. He stopped by Syano's door and knocked before entering.

"Are you ready to make history Syano?"

"This treaty you want us to sign is madness." Syano yelled.

"Too bad. I'm looking out for our country, your not."

"You still have a chance to reconsider what you are doing."

Albert laughed before shaking his head.

"We're close to becoming number one in the world. With this treaty, we'll be ahead of Sandoria in technology and medicine. This is my job as national security advisor remember?"

Syano let out a growl as Albert walked over and straightened his tie.

"I thought you would be a great president, but it seems I was wrong."

"I'm doing what's best for the citizens. Your only concerned about yourself."

"Maybe. But in the end, the citizens will thank me."

Syano wanted to bite his neck right there and Albert knew it as he chuckled.

"Time to go Syano. You have a nation to address."

*******

Dan woke up, his arm around Pearl who was asleep on his chest. He felt a tad better but still grunted in pain. Pearl stirred from the grunt and looked at him with a smile.

"Morning lover," she chuckled.

"Funny."

She laughed as she got up and stretched before dressing. Dan watched as her tail wagged happily behind her. A knock at the door caught their attention a Fred cracked it open.

"You guys hungry?"

"Starving," they both said.

"Cool. Come on down. My mom made some breakfast."

Dan got up gingerly and reached for his clothes before Pearl grabbed them.

"Your still hurt. I'll dress you."

"I'm not a baby."

Pearl ignored him as Dan sighed in defeat as she dressed him. She did manage to give him a final lick making him jump. Putting on his shirt, she helped him downstairs where the table was set.

"Good morning," Sunny, Fred's mom said. "How are you feeling?"

"Still hurting but I'll live," Dan said sitting down.

"You gave us a scare when you walked in last night."

"Sorry," Dan said thanking her for the food.

They ate in silence, the radio playing soft music in the background. Dan noticed Fred kept looking at him, a sad expression on his face. He was about to ask a question when his father rushed in.

"What's wrong Martin?" Sunny asked.

"Listen," he said turning the radio to the news and the volume up.

"Today the president and prime minister will sign the long awaited treaty, hoping to bring an end to the bitterness between the two countries. The treaty will be signed in Selbina square where hundreds will gather to witness this historic event. We will be covering this from start to finish."

Dan crossed his arms in thought.

"If they signs that treaty, its going to be bad news for everybody."

"When is the signing?" Pearl asked.

"At eleven thirty," Martin said.

Dan looked at the clock which read nine.

"He's moving fast."

"Who is?" Fred asked.

"Too long to go into."

Pearl's phone rang in her pocket as she dug it out and answered. Her face held confusion before handing it to Dan.

"Who is it?"

"They wouldn't say."

Dan grabbed it and put it to his ear.

"Can you come out to play?"

"And if I refuse?" Dan said with anger.

"Then the two people next to me die. Plus, I have some info you might....no you need to have."

"Where are you?"

"The abandon YMCA near the border of Norg."

"I'll be there."

Dan stood with a grunt and headed for the door.

"Where are you going?" Pearl asked.

"To finish this."

"You going like that?" Martin asked.

"Don't have time to heal. You have some morphine shots I can have?"

Martin looked confused before nodding and getting up. Dan turned to Fred who looked at him.

"You have a car and know where the YMCA is?"

"Yeah I do. Do you want me to take you there?"

"That would be helpful," Dan said after thinking about it.

"I'm going to," Pearl said getting up also.

Dan was about to protest when Martin came back with five needles in his hand. He opened one up and gave Dan a shot.

"That shot will wear off in thirty minutes. Here are four others to use. Don't lose them or you will be in serious pain if you move too much."

"Thanks doc. I owe you again."

*******

"Why the sour face Syano?" Albert said in the limo.

"Once this is signed, you better run."

"Tsk tsk tsk, such anger."

"You have some serious issues if you think this treaty will work."

"Oh it will work Syano. Believe me when I say that."

Albert looked over at Badian who was staring daggers at him.

"Your son's a strong man Badian. He can take a lot."

"I will see you punished for this."

"Haha, you can't touch me. Besides, you're going to have your hands full when you get back."

"We'll be arriving soon Mr. President," the driver said.

"Thank you Ivan."

Albert leaned back in the seat, raising a glass of wine.

"Well gentlemen, here's to a stronger, healthier nation."

*******

Fred pulled to a stop as they all got out. The place looked runned down as chains were around the front door. Dan walked up and closed his eyes, searching the inside of the door for any kind of traps. Satisfied, he chanted a quick spell as the chains fell to the floor. He drew his gun, taking a quick peek before walking in, Fred and Pearl close behind.

"Where's the gym?" Dan asked.

"Second floor. Stairs are around the corner," Fred said.

They reached the stairs as Dan peeked in. He kept his gun out as he went up the stairs slowly, back on the wall. Reaching the door, he peeked out before looking back at Fred.

"Last door on the left."

Nodding his head, he slipped out quickly back to the wall and approached the door. He peeked in and saw two people in the middle. He also saw the bombs on the backboards. Checking the door, it was trap free as he walked in.

"MOM!!" Pearl shouted.

Emmaline looked up as her eyes widen.

"PEARL!!"

She ran over and hugged her tight, tears of joy in her eyes as they nuzzled each other.

"Are you okay?" they both asked together before blushing and chuckling as Pearl cut her loose and hugged her tight.

Fred knelt down by Riki who looked at him.

"You okay?" Fred asked.

"I'll be a little sore, but I'm fine."

Dan walked over after checking everywhere and put his gun away. Emmaline looked at him, a tad surprised that what her daughter said was true, he was cute.

"Are you okay?" Dan asked.

"I'm.....fine," she said, blushing a little.

"And you must be the prime minister's son?" he said turning to Riki.

"Yes, that's right."

"Cool. I've come to get you out of here."

"You must be Daniel Miller then?" Emmaline said.

"That's me," Dan said before holding his side. "We have to go though, now."

They headed for the door before Dan's magic senses kicked in.

"Get down."

They ducked as Dan pulled out his gun and fired. The sound of ice shattering caught everybody attention as large icicles came at them full speed but got destroyed by a single bullet. Once the last one was shattered, clapping hands were heard.

"Excellent. I see your senses aren't affected by the gunshot wound."

"Show yourself."

David appeared from underneath the floor, a smile on his face.

"Are you ready to end this Daniel Miller?"

"Sounds good to me."

*******

"Make sure to have snipers up on the rooftops." Dylan said directing S.W.A.T members.

Syano and Badian looked on from the limo as the stage and tablse were being prepared.

"I can't believe we're doing this," Syano said.

"I don't like it either Syano. But we're pretty much against a wall."

A knock came on the window.

"The room is ready for you Mr. President."

"Thank you."

They got out as cameras started flashing. The camera people were held back by police tape and members. Syano and Badian got lead to a small room where a table and chairs were set up. Albert was there waiting for them.

"Welcome to my world gentlemen. Please, sit."

They took a seat with a growl as Albert smiled.

"Just think, in about an hour, you will sign the greatest treaty ever known, my treaty."

"Mark my words, you will not escape me when this is over." Syano said.

"I'm not worried Syano. I have people watching me."

Albert dug into his pocket and pulled out some papers and handed them to Syano and Badian.

"Here's your script gentlemen. Please read it and make me proud," Albert laughed before getting up and leaving.

He walked out and looked down the street where a hotel was and smiled.

"I'm not worried at all Syano."

*******

"Now then, before we have our fun, I promised you information. Would you like to hear it?"

"Very well."

David smiled before taking off his suit jacket.

"In an exactly one hour the president and prime minister will sign the treaty."

"So I heard."

"But did you hear that when they shake hands Darcy and Dolmen will assassinate them both from the hotel about a block from where they are?"

Everybody gasped at that.

"Then I have no time to mess with you," Dan said about to head for the exit.

"I beg to differ."

David snapped his fingers as a cage made of lighting surrounded Pearl, Fred, Emmaline, and Riki. It started out big but started to shrink every ten seconds. Dan ran over and examined it.

"Don't bother trying to break it. It will only break when you defeat me. Oh yeah, there is a time limit on this also. If I'm not defeated in thirty minutes, the cage will shrink and pretty much burn their bodies behind belief."

Dan looked at Pearl who was terrified but calmed down when Dan touched her cheek softly.

"Fine. How do you want to do this?"

"Since I'm old school, how about medieval style, swords and magic?"

Dan nodded his head as he tossed his gun aside. Holding his hand to the side, the black ebony blade appeared as he gripped the handle. David smiled when he saw it before his shadow reached up to him, holding a samurai sword. He grabbed it and took a stance as well as Dan.

"Let's begin." David said.

*******

Darcy peeked through the binoculars again. She saw that they had a clear shot at the table where Syano and Badian would be sitting. Moving from the window, she grabbed her rifle and started to clean it quickly. Dolmen came out the bathroom, duffel bag in his hands. Tossing it on the couch, he opened it and started to assembly his Dragnov sniper rifle.

"You still have that I see?" Darcy said taking a peek.

"Call it a keep sake of old time." Dolmen said before his phone rang. "Yes?"

"Remember, as soon as they shake hands, take them out." Albert said. "I made sure to leave that hotel you are in out of grid range so you should be able to get out with no problems."

"As you wish."

Dolmen hung up and went to the window with his rifle and took a peek through the scope as music started to play.

"Show time," he said with a smile.

********

Daniel let out a grunt as he rolled on the ground.

"Shit, I can feel the pain killer wearing off but I won't get an opening with how fast he's moving."

David raised his hand out as fireballs shot forward. Dan got up and did backflips as the balls impacted the ground he was on. He did one more before cutting the last one in half. David was right in his face when he did as he pressed his hand into Dan's chest producing another fireball which sent Dan flying to the ground, a huge hole burnt into his shirt.

"You aren't worthy to be her son. You should be ashamed of yourself." David said shaking his head.

Dan coughed weakly as he felt the blood come out the bullet wound. He reached into his pocket and pulled out the needles. Much to his dismay, three of the four were shattered as the liquid leaked out.

"Doesn't get any better." Dan mumbled as he stuck himself with the last needle.

"I will crave my name in history by killing you Daniel Miller. Are you ready?"

Dan stood up weakly and held a defensive stance, blood coming down the right side of his body. Both of their bodies glowed before they vanished. Pearl looked around with everybody but couldn't find them as you could only hear the clang of swords coming together. They heard a groan as Dan went sliding down on the ground next to them. Pearl reached out and touched his shoulder.

"Daniel? Daniel are you okay?" she whined softly.

"Come on Miller, I'm growing impatience. Show me that power you displayed earlier," David growled and kicked him hard in his injured side making him grunt. "Guess I'll have to injury you more."

He raised his katana and drove it into his shoulder making him yell in pain as he twisted.

"I will make you show me that power."

He reached down and grabbed Daniel by his shirt and pushed him forward before connecting with a series of left, rights, and round kicks as Dan spun to the ground.

"Please, leave him alone," Pearl cried out.

"Impossible. If he won't show me what I want, then I'll make him."

Dan was at his limit. He felt he didn't have anything left in him as his hand twitched. He got to his hand and knees as blood seeped out his mouth onto the floor. His sword dissolved into the floor, his mental state no longer able to hold it out.

"Get on your feet Miller." David yelled kicking him back to the floor.

Dan got up weakly to his knees and looked up at David who placed the flat side of his blade to his right shoulder.

"I thought you would be a challenge but I guess I was wrong about the offspring of Sheryl Airi Miller."

Something in Dan snapped when he heard that as he balled his fists angrily.

"I guess in the end, nothing can beat me. Not even a fake wizard like you." David said raising his katana for the finishing blow. "Tell your mother to raise a better son."

Dan let out a yell as David came down. The black blade appeared again as Dan did an uppercut swing, cutting David's katana in half as well as his body. David looked shocked but smiled.

"Bravo Miller, bravo." David said before falling to the ground in two pieces as the blood sprayed everywhere. The cage everybody was being held in disappeared as Pearl and Fred rushed over.

"Oh god Daniel, are you okay?"

"It doesn't look like I can stop the bleeding from your earlier wound. We need to get you to the hospital and fast." Fred said tearing his shirt and tying it around his shoulder.

"Forget about it. What time is it?"

"Its ten forty-five," Fred said.

"We have to go now." Dan said getting up. "How far is this Selbina Square?"

"About a twenty minute drive from where we are. We won't make it," Fred said.

"Yes we will. Let's go."

They hurried to car, helping Dan along the way as Fred started it up. Using what reserves he had left, Dan placed his hand on the car as it turned yellow.

"Drive."

Fred nodded and stepped on the gas as it shot down the street, yanking everybody back from the acceleration.

********

"And so, it is with great honor that I, Syano Caldor sign this treaty with our new friends and allies Bastok." Syano said.

The cameras flashed as Syano and Badian, signed the treaty with some hesitation. Albert watched in the background with a smile. Dylan was next to the stage when his phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Dylan, get the president and the prime minister out of there." Daniel said.

"I can't at this moment cause they are both signing. The press would think there is a bomb threat or something."

"Dammit Dylan if you don't they are both dead."

Dylan's eyes went wide as he looked around.

"Where are the shots coming from?"

"A hotel about a block from there."

Dylan looked around until he spotted the hotel. Squinting hard, he couldn't see anything out of the ordinary.

"I don't see anything Daniel. You there?"

There was no answer before Dylan heard a car squeal around the corner and come to a stop. Bullet holes were all around it as the tires were flat.

"Seize fire," Dylan shouted and ran over along with S.W.A.T members.

When they got to the car, they found Fred, Emmaline, and Pearl hunched down.

"PEARL!! EMMALINE!!" Dylan shouted as he pried open the car. "Are you okay? I need a medic here stat. Where's Daniel?"

Daniel ran along the side of the buildings, his second wind almost leaving him. He looked on as he saw Syano and Badian stand up and about to shake hands.

"Accelerated movement."

He became a blur as he leapt from the building. Just then, two shots rang out from the background making everybody duck and scream for cover. Dylan ran over along with everybody else to where Syano and Badian where.

"MR. PRESIDENT!!" Dylan shouted.

He fought through the crowd until he found Daniel over both Syano and Badian, two bullet holes in his body.

"MEDIC!! We need a medic here NOW!!! Sir are you okay?"

"I'm fine. What happened?"

"He saved you," Dylan said looking at Dan who wasn't moving.

*******

Dolmen and Darcy both let out a grunt when they saw Dan take both shots.

"Shit. Time to go." Dolmen said taking apart his rifle quickly as well as Darcy.

They rushed out through the door and to the emergency stairs. As soon as they opened it they were surrounded by police and S.W.A.T members.

"Hands up behind your heads and on your knees."

Dolmen let out a growl as he tossed the bag down and went to his knees, hands behind his head with Darcy.

"Guess our vacation will have to wait darling."

"As long as I'm with you, it's always a vacation."

*******

Albert heard the shots and quickly rushed to his car. Starting it up, he burned rubber down the street. He put his headset on before speaking into it.

"Isabelle, is my flight ready?"

"Yes sir Mr. Albert."

"Good. Have all my stuff transfered to my ghost account."

"At once sir."

He let out a laugh and raised his fist.

"Yes, it actually worked."

He made another turn before hitting the brakes hard. In front of him were tons of police cars. He tried to back up but SUV's cut him off as well. He got out outraged at this.

"What is the meaning of this? I am the national security advisor. How dare you stop me."

"We know who you are," Justin said getting out the police car.

Albert shook a little as Justin walked over and punched in the face, knocking a tooth out.

"Get this piece of shit out of my face before I kill him."

*******

The heart monitor beeped slowly along with the IV drip. Dan let out a soft moan before opening his eyes slowly. He looked around to see he was in a hospital. He heard voices outside his door before it opened. The doctor walked in reading his chart when he saw he was up.

"How are you feeling?" the bat asked checking his vitals.

"Like.....crap."

"I don't blame you. I'm surprised you're even alive. Those bullets we dug out of you were inches away from hitting your spine and heart."

"Water if you don't mind."

The bat nodded and raised the bed a little and gave him some water which refreshed Dan's dry throat. Setting the cup back down, the doctor did one final check before heading out.

"Oh yes, you have some visitors. Should I send them in or do you want more rest?"

"Sure, bring them in."

The doctor nodded before waving his hand. He made some room as Pearl, Emmaline, Syano, Badian, Riki, Dylan, and Fred walked in. Dan gave a smile as Pearl ran over and hugged him gently before starting to cry.

"You dummy. You stupid dummy," she whined hitting his chest softly.

"I'm sorry." Dan said softly holding her.

"You must Daniel Miller. I don't know if I can ever repay you for what you did for me and my family." Syano said.

"Just doing my job Mr. President. Besides, I think your daughter already gave me my payment." Dan said with a smile making Pearl blush hard as everybody chuckled.

"I want to thank you also Daniel. We would've died if it wasn't for your bravery," Emmaline said moving over and kissing him making Pearl and Dan gasp.

"MOM!!"

"You said it yourself Pearl. He does make you fall in love at first sight."

Syano chuckled as Badian walked over and shook Dan's hand.

"I want to thank you also for saving my life as well as my son's."

"No problem Mister...."

"Just call me Badian. Anybody who did what you did has all right to."

"Thank you Daniel for helping me," Riki said with a bow.

"Your quite welcomed. You were brave back there."

Riki blushed before nodding his head with a smile.

"Told you Syano. Can I pick them or what?" Dylan said with a smile.

"All right Dylan, you win. Is the press conference ready?"

"Just waiting for your arrival."

"Good," Syano said with a smile before walking up to Dan and shaking his hand. "If you need anything, I mean ANYTHING, just call Dylan and I'll make it happen for you."

"Your too kind Mr. President."

"That goes for me too." Badian said. "If you ever visit my country, I'll welcome you with open arms."

"I look forward to it."

They all said goodbye and left except for Pearl and Fred.

"Fred, you have something to say?" Dan asked.

"No. Just I envy you."

"What's he talking about?" Pearl asked.

"He loves you and wants to go out with you." Dan said bluntly making Fred gasp.

"Is this true?"

"Yeah," Fred said sheepishly looking down at the ground.

Pearl smiled before hugging Fred and giving him a kiss.

"I would love to go out with you."

"You would?" Fred said shocked.

"Of course. But if Dan ever comes around, it'll be me and him."

"Oh god help me," Dan said rolling his eyes making Pearl and Fred laugh.

"We'll let you get some rest. Thanks again for everything, my secert lover" Pearl said kissing Dan before leaving hand in hand with Fred.

Dan laid back in the bed and closed his eyes.

"I'll never get a day off."