The five-person NSA team departed Berlin on the company's private jet. Agent Hooper
was the team leader and took the opportunity to review assignment procedures on the flight into
Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Agent Ansh Jindal joined Robinson, Sonya and
Vladimir listening intensely as Hooper spoke.
"As soon as the last known position of our target is transmitted, we will pick the fastest
route to intercept them. There is a vehicle awaiting our arrival on the runway. I am relying on
Vlad and Sonya to keep the children calm and reassure them that going with us is their best
option. If they have made contact with any civilians, we will adjust the plan as needed. Under
last resort only do we want any shots fired or people injured, understood?"
The team nodded as Hooper continued, "Due to the nature of the material being extracted
and the sensitivity of the circumstances, no French or European authorities have been notified
of our intentions. Let me be clear that if this operation goes south we are on our own. Any
questions so far?"
Olivia spoke up, "What is the plan if we are separated?"
"Good question Robinson," Hooper responded, "If we are separated and the assignment
jeopardized, there is only one goal, avoid being picked up by anyone. This plane will be
awaiting us at the airport and our field agents at the Embassy received just enough details to
know that if one of you shows up at their door then it is their job to tuck you away until
everything settles back down. We should have a secure encrypted communication link for the
entire assignment duration. Everyone run through the scenario in your head while we await
more intel on our target's location."
*****
On the other side of Europe, two small-unmarked stealth aircraft raced across the treetops
on their way into Ukrainian airspace. They were heading to the city of Odessa. The powerful
engines propelling the craft made no sound as they tore through the sky. Agent Forty-Four flew
one aircraft with Ivan and another KGB agent. The other smaller airplane carried the remaining
two operatives.
Upon arriving in Odessa, the pilot of the smaller vessel located a clearing in the woods
just the right size for both of them to land. The engines of the two planes swiveled downward
bringing them to a stop in mid-air and lowering them to the ground. Once they touched down in
the clearing, the cockpit canopies opened up and all five men stepped down from the planes.
The operatives each wore the nondescript uniform of the KGB, black layered with more
black and a little black underneath. Forty-Four had all of them complete a weapons check and
go live with communications and video feeds. Then he stepped around to the back of the plane
and pressed a concealed button, which opened a panel revealing a small cargo area. Another
push of the button and three small high performance motorcycles lowered down to the ground.
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