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It wasn't a surprise Luc went on the defensive as the thugs approached. Pen just tried to cover his back. Unfortunately the wounded elf was stronger than she expect as she was forced into a shrubbery.

She looked up to see Luc and Skotti handling the thugs quite easily and stood to join the fight. When he has a personal fight I have to sit back, but when I do the same I get pushed into a bush. If he wasn't already in a critical condition I would deck him.

She dug into her pockets again and armed herself with her bladed knuckles. Running into the fray she searched for Riche's contact. In order for that vampire to manipulate these goons freely he needs eyes, ears, and a voice. So where is this voice.

Pen soon made her way into the back to the only thug that had any high-tech gear. Due to his rather sickly posture and demeanor this guy could only help by giving orders. The other thugs had their hands full with the rest of the gang that first concern was now left to mug their techie.

The techie knowing his fate as he saw the enraged figure of an eleven woman quickly took of his ear piece and offered it to Pen with a shaky hand and whimper. Swiping it out of his hands she contacted the mastermind, however he didn't seem all that surprised to hear Pen on the other side.

"I see you found Waldo. How impressive but you understand what happens now. You broke the rules now this innocent Durem family will pay the price." He smiled as he heard Pen's breathing change to more of exasperated pace.
"Don't you dare Riche! They found me they have not a clue what your up too!"
"Regardless you came in contact. I am a man of my word, Miss Huggins and I will follow through with my threat."
Pen looked utterly grief stricken as she try to formulate a response.
"What about an exchange?"
"Oh?"
"You can finish me off. Let the family go and leave my friends out of this affair."
"Now why would I take that offer?"
"Because you never wanted to get rid of the Black OPs."
"A bold statement for a common farm elf. How is that so?"
"You found me first, knew I would follow if you made it personal, and gave me a silly rule you know that would break. I have been the target the entire time not anyone else."

A pause struck the air as Pen who now stood tall and confident with her deduction. The vampire on the other line gave a smirk and then replied, "Bravo. This is what I expected but I was sure that none of your tiny brains would be able to find these means."
"Is it a deal then Edwards?"
"Get in the car to your right and hand back the ear piece to Waldo. We can finally settle this match." Pen looked over to the gang and sighed she handed back the gadget to the sickly thug and climbed into the car.

"It was never a match to you Riche... it was a war." she muttered as they drove out of sight. The thugs were being picked off one by one which was no surprise. However if Pen had to guess there were more in the back to take their place until the gang was entirely wiped out.

"Goodbye guys."

Luciano saw a car drive away, and in the mirror he could see Pen in the driver's seat, "No!" he said and he started running for the car, he screamed at her "PEN!!! STOP!!!". He ran for about four blocks and then finally his pain got the best of him. He screamed and then threw his gun as far as he could throw it. Luciano collapsed onto the pavement and then growled, holding onto his side as he caught his breath.

Luciano finally caught his breath and winced as he slowly got up. Nearby he saw Pen's dogtags, he picked them up and stuffed them into his pocket. He grunted as he limped back to the group, and by now he had run out of painkillers. Once he got back to the group he leaned against the fountain and he said to Skotti, "I lost her. . ."

"And what do we do? Sit in the background?" Waffle asked sharply, referring to herself and Sabe. "Nice show, by the way."

"Luc, I have a plan but you are just going to have to trust me" said skotti.

Kydre tripped over the threshold of HQ and was caught by Jarlaxle. She giggled and pushed him off of her. "I'm ok I'm ok!" she said between giggles.
Jarlaxle frowned slightly. He knew better then to believe her. She had talked the bar tender into giving her one too many drinks at the club while she waited for him to finish setting up for the night. He was in his work clothes and had not been happy when he had seen what Kydre had on. There was either something on her mind and she was looking to forget about it or, she wanted to make as big a nuisance of herself as possible. Either way she could have gotten him and his co-worker in trouble so he was happy to take her home. Maybe once they where alone in her room he could get it out of her what was going on. "Kydre let me help you up to your room."
Kydre made a 'hmph' sound and stomped away from him and down the hall towards the stairs. "I am perfectly fine and I can get there on my own thank you!"
Jarlaxle sighed and followed her silently.
Kydre open her bedroom door and was greeted by an agitated Nightmare. She reached up to pet the sides of his head and made shushing sounds. "Hey, what is it?" The 7 foot tall gargoyle began to speak in a language unfamiliar to Jarlaxle. He tilted his head as he watched Kydre's face go from worried to pissed in 3 seconds flat.
"Missing?! AND WHAT DO YOU MEAN HE LEFT INJURED AND BARELY ABLE TO WALK?!"
Jarlaxle recoiled from her slightly at the sudden outburst. Nightmare continued on.
"What did these people hire me for?! I told them to call me if something happens. But do they?!" She fished her cell phone out of her pocket and dialed Luciano's cell phone number.
She waited as it rang, tapping the heal of her knee high boots on the carpet.
Jarlaxle sat in her computer chair and rubbed Nightmare between his horns. He had the nasty feeling he wasn't going to get his alone time.

Luciano thought for a moment, but before he could say anything to Ikuinen his mobile began to ring. He looked at it, rubbed his neck and then he picked it up, "Kydre? We're kind of in the middle of something. Think you can call me back?" he said as he started up the car then stepped on the gas.

Luciano sighed as Kydre yelled at him via phone, suddenly his 'call-waiting' kicked in. He gasped and then he said, "Kydre! I gotta go! Sorry!" he clicked over to Skotti, "Talk to me." he said as he made a sharp turn.