The Bodies One By One

Chapter 54

Graves moved slowly across the level, moving his gun everywhere, he wasn't sure if the two of them had guns as well. His body was shaking, but he didn't know whether it was from fear, excitement of anger, but right now, he didn't really have any care.

'I always knew you guys were fucking pussies! You run away from your responsibilities!'

He was growing tired now, it was obvious that they weren't going to show. But there was a sudden creak from above and looked up. His eyes locked with Leo Foils's and they stood there frozen. That was Foils for sure, just more rugged and no longer the young man that he worked with years ago, 'found you', he said before lifting the gun up and firing. But the bullet whizzed past Foils, who ducked out of the way and sprinted off the bridge. There was another creak and he spun around to see Marcus sprinting off the side as well, 'shit!' He aimed to shoot but quickly realized that he wouldn't be able hit the target and that the bullet would be wasted. He decided to find a way to climb up to the same level as them. His eyes darted around until he saw the ladder towards the corner, so he pocketed his gun and rushed over. His hand grabbed the metal, it should have been cold, instead there was a dull warmth, Leo or Marcus's hand had been on here. He began the climb, and just at that moment, his eyes flicked over the platform to see Storm in hot pursuit. Graves had to get away from him because right now, his gun was in his pocket.

Storm pumped his legs as he crossed the platform, up ahead he could see Graves making the steady climb up the rusty ladder, and who knew where Foils and Humphrey's were and that was a problem for Storm, how would he be able to protect them when they were hiding from him too?
When he reached the ladder, he swung his legs up and skipped some of the steps, he had no time. When he reached the top, he could see Graves rushing across the swaying bridge and just a little further, he could see Foils and Humphrey running for their lives. 

'Graves!'

Storm bellowed and he was surprised that Charleston actually stopped in his tracks, 'why're you following me? What's the point?' Storm took a couple of steps towards him, but Graves swung around and trained his gun on Storm who managed to find cover as another shot was fired, 'you have no idea what I had to go through when I became a part of that fucking project!' 
Everyone was now on the same page, and Storm was glad. He gripped his gun tightly and looked over to see Foils and Humphrey using this time to make their way down, they had to get to safety. Now or never, Storm sprung up and shot at one of the chains that was holding the bridge and he watched as Graves fell back and slammed his head onto the railing, he fell unconscious but Storm chose not to go over to him, he chose to climb back down to meet the two men. 
He landed with a thud onto ground level and skidded to a halt in the middle to stop Foils and Humphrey's in their tracks. Suddenly they pulled out their guns and pointed them straight at Storm, who put his hands up, he was still holding his gun in his hand.

'Leo Foils and Marcus Humphrey?'

They exchanged looks at each other, 'who're you?' Marcus asked, his voice was deep and menacing.

'FBI Special Agent Fernald'.

' You're here for us'.

Storm nodded, 'I'm here for you and Graves', he shook his head, 'but I'm not going to hurt you', he drew in a breath when Marcus lifted his gun a little higher so that he was aiming for Storm's head, if he pulled the trigger then Storm was done for.

'We're not going anywhere with you, you're not gonna arrest us, I'm going to make sure of that'.

'What am I arresting you for?'

That question had stumped both Leo and Marcus and this time they exchanged confused looks, 'aren't you going to arrest us?' Storm could hear the puzzlement in Leo's voice and Storm shook his head, 'no, what am I arresting you for? You haven't done anything'.
Leo was the one to lower his gun first, but Marcus still had his trained on Storm, but he only lowered it a little so that he was no longer aiming for Storm's head.

'You wanna tell me what this is all about?'

They jumped when they heard Graves groan and Storm had to act fast, 'I'll explain later, but right now, you need to get out of here, take the car if you can before he gets back up!' 

But -'.

'Just go! I'll handle Graves'.

Storm motioned for them to head to the car., both Leo and Marcus turned and ran and Storm could still see the uncertainty in their eyes. But Storm watched as they hopped into their car and sped out of the building.
Storm glanced upwards and took a deep breath as he steadied himself, he was afraid because right now it was a face off. He was alone, with Baloc gone for now, he had to deal with this his way.