His daughter (Sequel to intertwined fates)

Chapter 20: The meeting

The next day...

I entered the room with the "meeting in progress" sign in front like I'd been asked. The room was small, most of it being covered by a large table. Across the walls, were many items including framed guns, half open grenade models, and even some portraits of some wanted criminals.

I spotted Dan and took a seat next to him at the mostly empty table. There were only a few people there. There was Daniel's father. Next to him was a guy with curled back brownish, gray hair. Across from me, was a woman with brownish, yellow hair with red streaks.

As soon as I sat down, Daniel's father walked over to a large projecter screen. The screen flashed with light, flickering as above us, beyond our sight, a camera was heard, clicking and grinding. The image on screen was that of a goverment base in a snowy area.

Charles: So, as many of you may know, Alisson Galeforce has subjected the entire millitary force to her tyrannical rule and leadership. Our plan to take her down and restoring the order and balance within the military high command. For that, we will need the assistance of the toppats.

Several murmurs of dicontent were heard from around the room which, given the history between the toppats and the government, was understandable. The screen flashed, showing a picture of a grey complex of buildings in a snowy tundra.

Charles: Some of us here know the infamous "Henry Stickmin" is locked away in the prison like base known as "The vault of Power". Or, more commonly known as "Hell's Locker".

My eyes widened as the words echoed in my head. "Henry Stickmim". "The Bastille".

Charles: We will require the toppat's assistance in order to do this. The reasoning for this is to gain evidence about the state of the government so as to bring down public opinion on Alisson and force her to resign.

Suddenly, the man with the curled hair yelled out.

???: How are we supposed to get the toppats to help us? We have no way of getting a message to them. And what the chances they'll believe us?

Charles: Well Rupert, all those questions happen to have answers. Originally, we were meant to retrieve Ellie Rose from the station so we could convince her, but...

Rupert: But what?

Charles: Things didn't go according to plan. Still, we did get somebody better. I think you all know who I'm talking about. If you don't, then I'd like to introduce to you Miss Hannah Rose Stickmin.

The change in atmosphere was noticeable. People who had been half paying attention, half sleeping, were now awake and attentive. Some of the members, who had been sipping on empty cups, threw them away and showed immediate interest. I felt multiple pairs of eyes as I walked up to the projector.

Charles: Yes, it is her. Now, we have managed to convince her to help us. And, considering this about how far we had planned, we thought maybe you...

He turned to me.

Charles: -would know how to contact them.

He walked to the corner of the room as I prepared to speak.

Hannah: Well, the news that my dad is alive is...not what I anticipated. And, considering the clan doesn't know this either, they believe him to be dead. Sooo...in this said, very likely scenario she'll be at the gravesite they built.

s: Where exactly would the location of said grave be?

Daniel's dad looked towards me.

Hannah: Well, the coordinates are kinda specific. And, I'd be willing to share it with you after the meeting. However, I do know she'll visit on the date he was captured.

Charles: Noted. You may sit down. I'll have those coordinates later.

I sat back down, letting the meeting roll on.