Teen Spy: The Observer

Chapter 28

Kiara takes pictures of all of them. However, they are too far away to hear what is being said.

"We need to get closer." Kiara whispers when the first crate is moved, and they can only see the boxes but not what's inside.

"There's nothing we can take cover with." Sasha whispers back. "Agent Carville told us to not take unnecessary risks."

"Us being here is already risky." Kiara argues. "And this scene doesn't prove anything. We have to know what is in those crates."

"Agent Starling is right." Will admits reluctantly.

Sasha huffs displeased and glares at Kiara.

"We'll have to drive them away from here." Will states.

"How do you propose we do that without being caught?" Sasha asks.

"Give me a second." Will looks at their surroundings, studying it intently.

Then, his face lights up with an idea.

"See that shed over there?" When Kiara and Sasha nod, he continues. "I bet that's where they control all the lights of this area. If I can get in, I can make the lights nearer to the boats and docks go crazy."

"Which will probably draw them out." Kiara says seeing Will's plan unfold. "Enough so that we", she points to Sasha and her, "can get close, take some photos and get out."

"They'll probably head directly to the shed." Sasha states. "How are you going to get out? And what if not all of them move?"

"I can put a timer so that I have enough time to take cover." Will answers patting his bag. "I'll play with the crane if needed."

Before Kiara can ask what exactly he is referring to, he climbs down the container. He runs to the shed when the coast is clear and sneaks inside. In a few minutes the lights over the docks start blinking in and out, and some explode with an overload. This draws the attention of Berte's group.

The supervisor says somethings which makes the other four men leave what they're doing and go investigate. However, he stays as Berte inspects the contents of the boxes.

"Not enough Agent Hunter." Sasha whispers through the comm.

Just then a loud crash comes from the docks. The crane moving the containers dropped one of them making everyone scatter to safety. The supervisor then says something to Berte and they both head towards the accident. The driver, who seems to also be a bodyguard, following nearby.

Meanwhile, Kiara and Sasha have already climb down and furtively approached Berte's shipment. Most boxes contain an assortment of bottles of liquids and powders with no labels. But what catches Kiara's attention is one filled with some type of seeds.

"What would Berte need seeds for?" Kiara murmurs.

"Take photos now and ask questions later" Sasha hisses angrily.

Moving as quickly as they can, Kiara takes pictures while Sasha suddenly takes an interest on one of the bottles. She takes a closer look trying to determine their contents.

Kiara pauses to assess the situation around them just in time.

"Get down!" Kiara says immediately.

Adrenaline pumps into her veins. She grabs Sasha's arm pulling her behind the crates as the first round of shots misses them. The driver of the SUV had returned, and Kiara had caught a glimpse of his gun pointed at them before he opened fire.

Sasha curses. "Did you record everything?"

"I think so." Kiara replies and peeks over the edge of the boxes. Only to duck again as another shot impacts near her face.