Neither Gentlemen, Nor a League

"Theodore Bronson.. I told you I never wanted to see you darken my doorway," The older man paused when he saw the woman with duct tape over her throat as he stood in the doorway.

"Mr. Lamb.. No where else to," Theodore Bronson fell forward exposing several bleeding points in his back.

Lamb caught the Female that was over the Shoulder as Bronson twisted and let the younger Female land on him..

"David.. We were attacked in his apartment.. This woman appeared out of nowhere," The younger injured woman passed out..

"FRONT," David Lamb Yelled.. "All hands.. Medical Emergency.." Lamb Checks the woman with duct tape over her throat, "Not bad.. Damn.. You worthless S#$% of a grandson.. You would make me re-evaluate my F$%^ing will.."

"Boss," A black woman in a bathrobe is the first to show up.. "S#$%.. Medical Emergency.. NOW!!"

"Tameika," Lamb shook his head.. This one will hold.. Its.. " Lamb checked Bronson's pulse, "Emergency surgery will be required.. Miguel.."

A white Female brought a bag into the hallway room.

A hispanic man peaked around the corner of the open door.. "I will get rid of the car boss and look into a few things. "Miguel sees the wounded man, "I am grabbing a few extra weapons boss.. I want that fly by night security organization circling.. Those are grouped shots.. I recognize Ms. Weatheral.. Whos the woman .." Seeing Lamb working as another woman shows up with a bag.. "Tamekia.. Call that brother of your's.. Mr. Lamb is owed a favor or two.. Get him and his crew cruising on the outside of the HOA and get us a heads up of at least three minutes.."

Using needle nose from his bag," Damn.. Lucky SOB.." David Lamb shook his head, "Go by that Apartment quiet as a church mouse Miguel.. They took the time to slit Lady X's here throat.. Find out why. Go heavy on defense Combat pay Miguel.."

"Understood boss," Miguel went to the Garage..

"Why go to my worthless grandsons house?" Lamb shook his head, "What are you involved in that it has to interrupt my scotch

Tameika looked over at the white woman in a bikini, "You might want to call Jane's parents Dora.."

Dora sighs, "Boss.. Justin and Nancy will want to know because she is there problem child.. We might need their help.."

"Call Nancy, leave out gossip.. She is made of sterner stuff," Lamb quicklytakes out an electronic device.. "Tell her I have decided to throw one of my parties and need her to supervise you wenches while I am busy working.. Plus she owes me for the damaged rug.."

"Wenches," Dora faked being shocked.. "Boss, I will tell her it is three times her normal rate for that boss.."


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"He is alive barely," A woman was washing off her hands. "Five hours of butchery between the two of them.. David, he's your grandson and my youngest wild child was in his apartment when this crap happened.. Both Drunk as a skunk.."

Pouring some water into two shot glasses, "Nancy Irene Weatheral.. I only know a little bit.. So far it is not good.. Those were professional shots that hit him.. "

"David.. I apologize.. Jane is not.. Well she is as bad as her Uncle David," Nancy drank the water. "I need a real drink."

The two of them walked into the kitchen to a scene they did not expect.. A man in robes was back against the wall as an older bookish man had a gun to his head, " Your people got my daughter nearly killed.."

Seeing the robes, "Are you a friend of man with the ZZ top beard?" Lamb calmly walked over, "How is the old bastard?"

"Your the man in the photo.. I got your message a few minutes ago. You are the muggle who killed four deatheaters," The man in the robes took a deep breath. "The professor died several years ago Mr. Lamb.. I see you have preformed surgery, is Mrs. Weas.. Is Jean ok?"

"Johnathan.. Let the Young man speak," David lamb said nothing about Miguel hiding in the shadows in the other room. "Jean must be the woman with the slit throat.. They are both recovering as we.."

The older woman with long beautiful hair walked into the kitchen with her throat stitched. She walked over to the man and pointed to her throat..

"Of Course," The man was still against the cabinets.. "If Johnathan here will give me a moment.. We can all find out what happened here.."

"Johnathan," David nodded.

As Johnathan stepped back the man took out his wand.

Jean stood there calmly with her throat out.. The man in the robes uttered a spell and his wand glowed..

Jean let out an gutteral growl and shook her head no..

The man took out a bag.. He pulled out a chair and sat her on it, " Open your mouth and stick your tongue out you stubborn woman."

Jean gets a look on her face as she wants to spit it out..

"No.. Swallow it in five more seconds," The man in the robe sternly speaks.

After the time expires Jean rubs her throat, "AGH!" She moves her throat a few more seconds, "Better.. Thank you Nev.."

"Now why did you endanger my Baby Girl," Johnathan growls?

"Sir it was not my intention.. I tried to go to Mr. Lamb. I have no clue why I ended up At the young mans Apartment.." Jean calmly speaks, "I apologize for the consequences of my behavior but I was desperate.. "

"Mr. Ryan told the Minister that you had perished with everyone else," Nev shakes his head. "Mr. Lamb is the same.."

"Yes.. He helped Albius a few years ago to hide a child," Jean shakes her head.

"Dad.." the younger woman walks into the room, "There is no need to be rude.. I was visiting a friend and the next thing I know.. We were under attack.."

"Johnathan.." Nancy sighs, "There are several issues here. Mr. Bronson saved both of them it appears.. He got here near death.."

"Jane Maureen Weatheral," Johnathan shook his head.. "You are supposed to be checking out the young men on the list.. "

David takes a deep breath, "Nev is it.. You two mgai need to go into the Living room and Fix my Grandson.."

"He is your grandson.. He is not on the list of eligible bachelors.. See dad I was visiting the men on the list to get to know them," Jane responds..

"Young lady.. Go Show Mr. Nev here to my grandson please. Fix him so I can get detail from him," David Lamb Sighs.. "As for you Jean.. It is time you started talking.. Because right now I have the house being packed and am heading to a new location."

Tamekia just walks in her bathrobe, "Nancy.." She kisses her, " Johnathan You old goat.. Keep your feathers down.. They know Jean is here boss. Dora is on the horn with Mr. Ryan now.. She is making him jump through hoops. Something about repairs to an aprtment.. Miguel is helping her keep him busy.."

"Jack will be pissed," Jean sighs to go take the call.

"Little lady.. You got dropped into my lap.. I will have Nancy and Johnathan hog tie you.. I will go deal with Jack Ryan," David Lamb shook his head.. "Besides we do not know for sure who knows what.."

"You wouldnt have the authority to," Jean looks over at Nancy Weatheral as she laughs..

"Vice Admiral David Lamb is a mean old goat who still owes me a round," Nancy sounded hurt.. "While we are here Johnathan.. Will you give me some cover fire If I get the chance.."

"Wait.. You," Jean shakes her head. "Nevermind .. " She closes her eyes as she rubs her ring, "I really need to call him. The two boys still havent talked.. And my sister law has not forgave me.."

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"Fine.. Vice Admiral Lamb, " An annoyed voice responds. "We have been at this for over two hours.. Your not cleared to.."

"About Project League," Lamb reads something off of a data pad. "You have been a very busy.. A witch, A cybernetic cop, Frankenstiens bride, A martian, A MIB agent, An assassin, and a Werewolf all doing special operations.. All but one of them dead from coordinated personal attacks Jack.. The government is supposed to be so bad A#$ it is feared, yet someone is hunting you people. Like Dogs son, are you still green behind the ears? Or did you jest get out of the shower."

"D#$% it Vice Admiral," Ryan growls. "Where did you get this information? It is cosmic level.." He pauses, "One of my agents did live through it.."

"I guess they still teach critical thinking somewhere," Lamb grins as he hears someone walking into the office on Jack Ryan's end.

After a few whispers, "What DO you mean Vice Admiral Lamb has been put in charge of the investigation?" Ryan was pissed, "I have ran this agency's operations for years.. " After a few more seconds, "The Federal Government wants a more experienced hand on this case.."

"You cant lead from a comfy chair all the time Ryan," Lamb sounds conciliatory. "I have a few thing you need to do.. No I am not coming to headquarters.. Nor am I going to report to you.. I will make arrangements Jack. Stay out of my hair and you might get into the big chair.. For now, the more I hear from you the worse my review of your performance will be.. Now.. "

Steaming mad, "You cant just.." Ryan takes a few breaths, "Fine.. The whole mess is yours to clean up Vice Admiral But I will be watching for the first mistake you make.. You do not screw me like this."

"There you go.. Let those balls drop and bark a little louder.. Listen Up son, When your a little older this will make sense to you," David Lamb smiles politely. "I am not after your damn job, You need to focus on your department and find the leaks NOW!.. I expect an electronic report delivered to my Secretary in one hour full of beautiful raw details.. Now git son.. Gramps here has to go split some hairs.."

Lamb cuts off the communication and leaves the den..

"Boss," Tameika sounded worried.. "You pissed in Ryan Cherios.."

"I had to child. He needs plausible Deniability. If he is not smart enough to know that well," Lamb shook his head.. "Hows the mess in the kitchen?"

"Vice Admiral Lamb," Jean let the owl out of the house. "This is addressed to me by the minister of magic.. I have been assigned to you for the full course of this investigation to include clean up.. How did you move that fast?"

"Honey.. I would love to sit here and discuss things with you.. First I need to go make sure Johnathan has not killed my grandson," David Lamb smiles.

In the kitchen the three walk in as Theodore looks at Jane.. "Let me get this straight.. I am part of an experiment to extend lives via breeding.. "

"My daughter bless her soul is," Nancy rolled her eyes.. "She does not care for the rules or proper behavior. She is on the list of eligible women for you to marry."

"You mean be a breeder for the Foundation," Jane was not to happy.

"I am with Jane on this crap.." Theo's comment makes Johnathan cover his face to hide his laugh. Theo narrow's his eyes, "Every time I father a child with Jane I am paid cash.. What about Jane, that sounds sexist to me. "

"Get in here David.. I am not arguing with two of you," Nancy shakes her head. "I thought you said your grandson was worthless, spineless, looter.. For the last hour I have had to pretend I am dealing with you.."

"Have you tried offering him your tail Delectable Nancy.." David Chuckles as he walks to the counter, "Listen.. He is not the same kid I met years ago.. I think he got older on me and changed.. Now Theo.. Dont be rude and Jane, I will paddle your rear. Look.. the money is paid for every kid you two have.. Look at it this way.. If you two work well together in bed.. You think you two can have a relationship or cut a deal.. The kids get covered pretty good."

"Jane.. No offense luv.. I am not discussing my private life with any of these people," Theo stands up. "Mr. Weatheral.. I am not asking either your or Mrs. Weatheral's permission for crap either.. Unless you intend to live with us or live our lives this decision is none of any of your business.." Theo walks over to Jane and takes her arm, "I could use a cigarette my second favorite little liar.. Miss I am twnety two."

Johnathan stands up to say something as Jane puts her nose into the air and walks out with Theo, "Second favorite.. So who am I going to have to kill.. I do not share old goat.."

Waiting till they where both in the garage, Johnathan sat back down and laughs. "Stay out of it David.. I told her I do not approve of Mr. Bronson regardless of his parentage.. Nancy we can travel"

"Johnathan that will just," David stops and laughs.. "So you are a step ahead of me in this.. Thank you Johnathan for handling this.. I have other business to attend to.."

"She will probably elope.." Nancy sighs as she sits in her husbands lap.

"He has got a little smarter since I last saw him.. Johnathan.. Make the phone calls and reactivate my grandson under a new name.. " David Lamb took a few moments, "Send him and your daughter on an inspection tour of Different bases no longer then a day in the same area. "

"That bad Vice Admiral," Johnathan looks at David.

"You were never here.. I want Tamekia with him.. Miguel will act as your aide De Camp, because you are to assume command of the Local NG detachments.. I am sending Dora to Utah with her own orders.. All of us are on combat slash hazard duty pay," The Vice Admiral did not sound very thrilled. "I am going to take Witch girl here and find out what the hell is going on."
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"San Francisco California," David shakes his head as he holds the door open for Jean. "I still feel sick from that poof flight crap."

"I love the area.. The people are so open and warm," Jean smiles for the first few steps.. She has her wand out, "Death has been.." She freezes when she hears a slight whine..

"This is not a toy lady," A voice comes out from a wall. As the rifle points out, "This rifle has three settings. Kill, maim with a slow death, and no evidence.. It is on the third.."

"Relax MACO," Lamb has his own weapons out. "I see you have already had guest. Jean keep your wand out for defense but our socialist friend here we need."

"Vice Admiral," MACO walks out of the wall. "For the last damn time.. I am not a socialist.. We are a democracy.. We have eliminated poverty, most sickness, and most war.. We hold elections and have a government of the sentient creatures in our Federation of worlds."

"Future boy.. Do you get paid,"Vice Admiral Lamb sees the ashes.. "Not a standard sixteen setting toy?"

"They were trying to kill me," MACO smiles as his body armor goes down. "So you bring pretty women with you.. These idiots must have known you were coming.. What are you in the middle of Vice Admiral?"

"We need to to.." Vice Admiral Lamb pauses, "No.. I need to find out some things.. Can you get me into MIB Headquarters.. Me and the lady hear."

"I can easily get us there Vice Admiral," Jean responds calmly.. "Why do you think we need to go there.. I thought we were on a recruiting drive and get questions answered."

"Witch Lady.. They are taking out chess pieces and we need to change the game partially," Vice Admiral Lamb pressed a button on the wall.. "I am going to need some extra gear MACO.. "

"Vice Admiral.. The temporal Prime Directive means I cant give you any," The MACO sees a look on the Vice Admiral's face..

"They have not retrieved you because history records you doing something you have to be here for. " Lamb looks at the MACO, "Besides.. This is me calling in a marker MACO. I need extra security not to mention.. These people sent some green horns to kill you.. "

"I have better odds of surviving in a group then as a solo operative.." MACO shakes his head, "I am not wearing any red shirts Vice Admiral.. We leave at the first sign of trouble.. Witch Lady any arguments?"

"It is Herm.. " Jean catches herself, "I agree as long as you agree to tell me about.."

MACO whispers to the Vice Admiral..

Lamb looks at Jean and snorts, "Not enough alcohol Future boy.. You are not getting out of this crap.. We transport to MIB head quarters with auto recall we control.. And everyone is brought back automatically in thirty minutes."

"What did you tell him, "Jean narrows her eyes..

"It is better you do not know My divorced friend with three children." Lamb shakes his head, "No combat except shoot as you run away.. First sign of trouble, we meet back in Missouri in three days.. At this location," The Vice Admiral points to a display. "Room 394.. Also do you have a separate person to contact for SHTF scenario.. USe your wand for your friends.. Me and MACO have our.."

"Lets leave from a shielded area Vice Admiral," MACO pauses.. Madam.. You did not answer the question.. Do you have a preset person for a separate extraction.."

"I do and its none of your business.. His wife and me still do not talk," Jean follows through a wall as MACO holds her hand.. "This is high magics I have.. Wait.. Your not a mage..

"Any technology lady.. Any Technology advanced enough," MACO grins.. "MIB headquarters.." MACO pauses, "Vice Admiral their systems show to be off line.." MACO turns back on the Armor, "Sir your two need to stay here.. This is not good.."

A control area shows with advanced technology. Across from the consoles is a raised stage with circular pads on them.

"Are there any life signs alive there.. And can you be untracable at this.." David Lamb takes a deep breath, "There are playing go to our chess moves.. Crap.. Your not going either MACO.. Not solo till I have intell. Can you get us to a secured location with a prisoner here.."

"How secure does it need to be," Jean ask politely. "We can use hogwarts.. An old friend is headmaster there.."

"Nope.. They will be looking for us and I am not endangering children," Vice Admiral Lamb shook his head.. " Bring the survivors here.. Get your wand ready Witch lady.. I will set the table.."

MACO levels his rifle as he steps to the right of the console. Vice Admiral Lamb pushes three knobs up.

A nude female creature is transported in with a hum. She turns flashing her sharp teeth as she she spits out bloody flesh, "Vice Admiral Lamb.. MACO.. What the hell is going on?"

"Anan darling," Vice Admiral Lamb responds as a red light goes off.. "I think we have more guest out side.." Lamb pushes a few buttons," Thirty second delay.. All aboard.."

The MACO turns and Melts part of the door for ten seconds.. He enters a command code quickly, "Well so much for San Francisco.. Witch lady I believe you need to get up here.." MACO grabs her and shoves her onto the pad, "Anna.."

Anna stands up straight, "David.. This is an act of war you know that right?"


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"Vice Admiral Lamb," Anna Growled as the smell of the dimming fires filled the air. "How is this my problem?"

"Very well my dear lady," Vice Admiral Lamb took a moment as he saw the Carnage. "This was a secret community. The Galt Gulch as they called it."

Jean managed to not puke as she saw several dead women holding charcoaled children..

"Just like the Battle of," MACO pauses before he slips. He takes out a tri-corder, "I scan no survivors.. Why the hell destroy this area?"

"You hid a transporter relay in one of the buildings MACO," Vice Admiral Lamb closes the eyes of a dead woman. "Anna.. You might want to tell your people that your networks are compromised. First chance you get.. Two two man teams.."

"Why should I follow your orders David.. This is," Anna freezes when she sees a beheaded female.

"That is why Anna.. This person had surrendered and however did this is clearly not a racist or Speciesist.. We are just game pieces to be removed from the board." Vice Admiral watched as Anna got very pissed, "I have a feeling it will take everything we have to make it through this. Jean Your with me.."

As they walk off MACO looks at the woman.. Seeing her response, "Anna.. Your a legend were I come from. I have always been curious.. Is it all Pink.."

Anna shows all her real teeth, "Human I will mate with you then kill you for fun.."

"Nice try lady.. I was a history Professor before I joined the MACO's," MACO kept his scanner out.. "I want you to know eventually we do have peace.. I also know you like the sensation of human males, because you are considered a pervert among your own people."

Anna glares at the MACO male, "What is supposed to stop me from just devouring you.." She hears the vibration of the tri-corder,"Your machine found something.."

"You remind me of this pet Komino Lizard I had as a kid.." MACO smiles as he scans the area, "Mom got pissed at me because I was feeding her pregnant Tribbles.."

"Tribbles," Anna was looking over the area..

"Soft furry animals.. She got the same look on her face you got," MACO frooze in place and Grabbed Anna. He hid behind a rock as his armor cloaked, "Shhhh.."

Anna was mad but went perfectly still. It took her a second to realize that drones were flying overhead..

Anna and MACO stood perfectly still for ten minutes, with neither saying a word..

Several armed men in future force armor start walking around the area..

"We got word there were survivors in the area," One of the men takes out a scanner. "Followed by some weird readings. Our orders are to make sure nothing survived.."

MACO shakes his finger no as he hands a small weapon to Anna. He mimics how to work the the phaser. Anna nods her her head as the men talk.

"The boss is insane.. Their is no way that," The other man freezes when he sees foot prints on top of scorch marks. "We have compa.."

MACO shoves Anna to his right as he goes left opening fire.. The rounds from his rifle go right through the armored men..

Anna fires the weapon and to her surprise it goes right through one of the soldiers head..

"We got," The man ducks behind rocks.. "Jammer.. S#$.." He dies as the projectile goes through his head.

Anna has one of the armored males get close to her.. She pulls the last armored man forward as she fires the hand held phaser point blank in his chest..

"Vice Admiral," MACO calls out as he sees another armored man go flying over them.

Cold bloodily Anna puts an extra phaser blast in the face of the downed man..

"Raise the setting and vaporize the bodies," MACO calls out to Anna.

"We need to leave.. We have a singular Prisoner," David Lambs voice responds. "Meet with us quickly.. Dont worry about silence.. We blew that hours ago.."

Both hear a scream from the com and then from the sound reaching them..

Anna Starts heading towards the Area Lamb gives them directions to, "So MACO.. What was your pets name?"

"I named her after my favorite person in history," MACO smiled evilly. "I named her Anna.. She was moody and temperamental.. Bit me a few times because I was late feeding her.."

Anna Laughs, "Serves you right.. So you know what I am? You desire to mate with me human?"

"Please.. You should spend a drunk weekend with two certain ridged head females with bad attitudes.." The man smiles evilly, "Mate implies I am calling you in the morning.. You buy me a drink and we will talk reptile lady.."

MACO steps on an OCP sign as he is walking with Anna.
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"You just destroyed them," The lead Security guard was very afraid.

"Jean Darlin," David Lamb stepped over the ashes.. "I want your next spell to neuter this man.. And Anna," The Vice Admiral never turned as Anna chewed on a security guard for effect. "Please wash your hands afterwards. Cleanliness is next to godliness.. Says so in the good book Mr. Simson.."

Anna sucked fluid out of a spine she was holding, "You have to promise to scrub my back Vice Admiral.." She made her tongue  act like a snake.. "Or Maybe our armored friend can massage my back.. Are you sure I cant eat him? " She spits out some human flesh, "Mexican goes right through me.. Authentic living twinkie men.."

"God no," Simson quickly presses buttons on the screen. "Your insane.. This creature is just an animal.. You want to free him.."

Anna walks over and licks the guards face, "Vice Admiral.. He has a high fat content.. If I roast him over.."

"Just go.. They do not pay me enough to do this," The man was scared senseless..

Jean disappears as a weird phenomenon flashes down the hallway.

"We cant leave him here.." MACO responds warmly, "Listen Mr. Simson.. Perhaps if you are willing to testify .."

"I am not a rat.. The board of directors had the last whistle blower," Simson shakes as Anna licks her lips.. "Kill me and be done with it.. I have a family. The Umbrella corporation has been good to me. I cant just.."

A loud beep comes from the screen in front of Simson..

"Vice Admiral.. IT appears you are correct.. We are just barely in front of the bastards," MACO takes out a small device from a pouch. "Simson.. These people here are nasty.."

"Son you have about two minutes to decide on if you want to.." Lamb is interrupted as she arrives back with a creature, "Damn.. Well.. We have to go.. I think the earlier team that was after you is gonna be really pissed.."

The Creatures make a weird noise as he sees the guard.. It grabs the and spits a fluid on its face.. It makes a buzzing sound as Simson's face seems to disolve..

"Jean.." Vice Admiral Lamb speaks but makes not sudden moves, "If you would be so kind. Can you set it up so I can talk with this young man here.."

"Maybe," Jean's eyes glow as she draws power. "It comes down to if it is intelligent.."

Light from Jeans wand hits the creature as it makes a buzzing sound..

"Tortur.." The buzz sound gets softer, "En.. ish.." It turns from the dead guard and absorbs the full light from Jean G's wand.. After a minute when it ends, "Magic.. It will do.. I am Mr. Brundle.. It is a pleasure to meet you.. I do apologize but I have regained my sentience ages ago and these men kept me trapped long after I had.."

"Vice Admiral Lamb," David sticks his hand out. As the creature shakes it, "We have to get out of here son.. You have made someones better off dead list.. Would you like a job?"

"How are we going to get out," The Fly like Creature froze in place. "Teleportation.." 

"Dr. Brundle.. You work evolved in several Top Secret facilities over the next few centuries.." MACO smiles, "We might be able to cure you if we live through this crap.."

"My work.. Your from the future," Dr. Brundle seems very emotional as he seems to buzz..

"Lets go," Jean summons a huge fireball down the hallway.. "Vice Admiral we can talk about the murders that have been going on.. We cant leave a trail of bodies like this.."

"You are correct my dear.. However so far we are doing what we must," David Lamb takes a deep breath. "Get us out of here MACO.."

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"David," A woman politely responds.. "I see you have brought several guest with you. You should tell them it is rude to hide."

"Ms. Lawson," Vice Admiral Lamb grins. "You always were a slick one.."

Jean leans over and whispers, "She has s light spark but.. I cant sense any life force.."

"God.. How did your people every beat us witch," Anna shakes her head.. "I am going to go find the bathroom and wash off my hands some.. MACO.. You still think you can handle me.. Pet me like a lizard.."

Ms. Lawson speaks in a language no one else but Anna recognizes..

"Fine.. This is a library synthoid," Anna smiles.. "Bag of bolts is the phrase right?" 

"Actually two man rule.. MACO go with her to the bathroom.." David Lamb looks around and notices something, "Ms. Lawson you have already had guest.."

"Yes several recent patrons decided no to play by the rules and got quite rude," Ms. Lawson calmly responded.. "Is this why you have come.."

"We will need to take them with us," Lamb responded.. "I have to play catch up on the back nine with Ryan.."

Lawxon looks at Jean, "Yes the Anglish mages.." She looks at the fly like humanoid, "Odds are you are MR. Brundle correct.."

" A fully automated creature," Dr. Brundle grinned. "Self Aware I assume.. Brilliant.. You knew who I was.."

"Doctor She follows the trades," David Lamb Smiles.. "We are in the Library after all.. She does read.."

"An android," HJG looks at Ms. Lawson. "You are amazing.. I was discussing the situation with.." HJG pauses, "Perhaps the situation is best not discussed.. Due to where I was at." HJG blushes as she smiles at a memory..

"Pretty astute for one of the Homo Sapien Magi," Lawson looks at her.. "You must be a muggle born witch to have the tech level understanding.. As for the Vice Admiral's statement.. I have read every book in this library twice.. I actually spend most my money on my electronic library.. I find comforting to read actual book but some are not out in hard back."

"Viki my darling, we have to leave.. Those men we will have to take with us.." Lamb sees a book on the shelf and pauses, "No.. we are not here for personal enjoyment.."

"Dr. Brundle," Viki Lawson smiles organically. She walks over and takes his arm, "I hope you do not mind. Later on when we stop to eat.. I am hoping to get a chance to discuss your last paper.. You promised a sequel and I was mad you disappeared."

"So you are going to help us," HJG ask surprised..

"Vice Admiral," Viki smiles as she responds.. "You have one more person to visit is that not correct.. Let us grab these visitor and drop them off with .." Lawson seems to be elsewhere, "Yes.. Mr. Ryan.. The files are quiet interesting.. I see the danger we are all in.. "



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"We can speak english Vice Admiral," The woman in a kimono smiles. "It is rude to do so in front of guest who do not speak .."

"Greetings Mrs. Caine," Jean aka HJG bows as she speaks in Catonese. "This temple is beautiful."

Dr. Brundle smiles and bows. In Cantonese, "I am honored to be present my Lady. I thought I was rusty but the magic helps."

"I am cheating to," MACO bows with his fist in his open hand. Also in Catonese, "Universal Translators are a beautiful thing."

"Mrs. Caine," Lawson bows in her blue jeans and red shirt. Also in cantonese, "I hope the Ancient is not to busy I would love to speak with him.."

Mrs. Caine looks at Anna with a weird glance.

In Cantonese, "She is not even an appetizer. Yes I speak several of the people of chin's tongue.." Anna grins as Mrs. Caine bows, "We live in interesting times."

"I am honored your guest all make an effort to speak in my tongue," Mrs. Caine responds in english. "The dragon lady might be the issue."

A calm happy voice comes from the back, "They must have gotten you drunk again sir. Especially to get you into a uniform again."

"You old dog.. Lady I highly advise you to upgrade to a better class of man," Vice Admiral David Lamb happily shakes the monks hand. "Kwai Chang Caine.. I do apologize for this interruption."

Kwai Chang Caine freezes and takes a deep breath as he looks around at the other guest. As he lays his eyes on each one, "It is that bad.."

"My god," MACO bows his head.. "It is an honor sir.."

"MACO.. Keep an eye out for other guest," Vice Admiral lamb tosses cold water on the conversation.. "We were hoping a certain guest would be available to.."

"The answer is no," A voice steps out of the shadows. "I do not do that type of work for.."

"Listen.. We have a problem Kuai Liang," Vice Admiral Lamb takes a deep breath. "Their is somebody offing people who might be a threat. I managed to get ahead of them and we are preparing to deal with them. Till then.."

"What part of no was unclear," Kuai Liang mask was not on. The red scar on his face moved oddly it seemed, "You travel in weird company Vice Admiral.."

A bell rings very loudly..

"I told you we were being followed.. Caine I apologize for this mess.." Vice Admiral Lamb takes a deep breath..

Kuai Liang took a deep breath when Caine put his hand on his shoulder, "Master.. This is not my destiny.. I have fought and wish to enjoy the peace.. My destiny is one of.."

"Kuai Lang.." Master Caine looked at him," You can not hide from who you are.. You must face yourself because it will come for you. This is the test of who you are."

"I promised myself I would not do this again, " Kuai Liang sighs.. 

The older monk smiles.. "You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life."

Kuai Lang pulls down his mask over his face, "Vice Admiral.. I will work with you for now.." The air around him seems to drop in temperature.

As he walks towards the entrance of the Temple the monk bow their heads. Two open the door for him..

"Steve Jobs right," The Vice Admiral motions for everyone to follow Kuai Lang.

"I have been saving that one.. I am lucky it fit just right.." Caine smiles as the group bows to the monks and walk outside.

"Still the old fraud," The Vice Admiral bowed to Caine .. "Mrs. Caine.. If you ever decide to hop the fence.. The grass is greener over here.."

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"Muggles, soft headed idiots..I know we are not on the best of terms," The man with blonde hair sits in the room drinking scotch. "I have no one else to turn to."

Theo sits at the ez boy, "Mr. Howard.. I will miss the funeral for Scott.. I do apologize." Theo turns to Jane, "My dear I need you here.. Mr. Malfoy is not usually in the business of begging.."

"Listen.. Theo, they have my wife and son. They also know your rescue of Mrs. Weasely or Granger.. What ever she is calling herself these days.. "  Malfoy looks at Mr. Howard, "They are coming here eventually.."

Mr. Howards eyes change color, "Leave.. I am a patient man, but not on the day we bury Scott."

"Mr. Howard," Jane responds calmly. "Will you make me a sandwich sir? I am dreadfully hungry sir.. The widow also needs her food.. I do not think she has eaten today."

Jane takes Mr. Howards arm and walks out towards the kitchen..

"Draco.. " Theo shakes his head, "Jean is the name she is going by. You are an elitist, what makes you think I can help you. Doesnt the Ministry have .." Theo sees the look on Malfoy's face, "You burned a few to many bridges as the new regime took over."

Draco opens a brief case, "Here is a cashiers check for all the money I owe you. I have no other options Mr. Bronson.."

Theo reaches over and takes the cashier's check, "I am listening.."

Draco spends the next ten minutes outlining everything that has happened..

Theo closes his eyes, "You damn moron.. This is not going to be cheap at all.. "If I help do this you are going to have to finance this.."

"Theo.. You always played straight with me," Draco takes another drink.. "Anything you need.."

"I know of a few people," Theo rubs his eyes.. "You will also have to talk with my grandfather.. He needs all the data.. Before you get jumpy.. The idea is for your wife and child to get out alive.. "

"I cant share with.. Wait that old goat is your grandfather," Malfoy pauses for a second..

"You are going to stay here with the Howards," Theo watches Malfoy shift. "You will also need to pay ahead.. I know a group of individuals who with some help can pull off a rescue mission. I am going to need a lot more money.."

Malfoy closes his eyes..

"Your lying over your intentions.. You are not going with me Malfoy.." Theo glares Draco. "Are you going to make your move?"

Draco moves to reach into his coat.. A few seconds later Malfoy drops the glass as a piercing sound brings him to the floor.. Draco moves to his wand he dropped only to find the Furry foot of Mr. Howard on his hand..

"Malfoy.. Gramps is a slick old bastard.. Mr. Howard here is very interested in your involvement in his sons death.." Theo smiles evilly, "Mr. Howard.. Be gentle because he is telling the truth over the fact they have his family.. This was his attempt to get them back the easy way."

Mr. Howard growls as he stares down on Draco Malfoy in pain trying to protect his ears..

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