The Liberal Assassin

"Negotiations are successful. After Felix pull all his shares from Bluetonium, Centurion and Luna Cryonics, I shall schedule an interview with him to reveal the rumour about the Parliament's underground research projects and manipulations."

Khronos nodded at Io in approval, looking smug. "That's when I'll be making everyone watch the evidence."

He then shot me a look. "You better not back out of it. We only have one shot to make this work. Go for Arvin first. We have his location. Promise or no promise, duty comes first. If it makes you feel any better, I'll deal with Sable."

Rush agreed. "My men and I will be sweeping his daughter away from those bodyguards so you better make that one shot count for all it's worth. The moment he comes out of hiding, you strike without holding back. I'll make sure she doesn't interfere with the operation so don't hesitate when you have the chance."

I wanted to growl at Rush and tell him to mind his own business but held my tongue. That was childish behaviour and I knew that they meant well. I was known to be too emotionally affected at times and they were just watching my back. The mission was in the crucial final stages, any slip up would mean mission failure and possibly the deaths of everyone in Team Night Walker. This wasn't the time to be emotional Titus, you are the Night Walker.

Ignacio paled but steeled his resolve and I felt sorry for the non-athletic man. Being a decoy to divert Patrol Guards and Luna Security was a risky plan. Nash was going to take care of Rion while I took out Arvin. With Rush and Ignacio running decoys and Khronos overseeing the entire operation, we were spread thin. Everyone had an important part to play and there was no room for mistakes. Failure on anyone's part would mean failure of the plan and annihilation of the team.

I squashed the uneasiness and fixed my game face. It's on!

"Two days to operation Neo Luna," Khronos announced. Only Alastair, who was denied any part in the operation, cheered.