ISIS: The Agent [On Hold]

Chapter 12: Minimal Celebrations

"Police confirm that the man shot by the sniper who is still out loose has been killed. They are refusing to bring light as to who was shot by the sniper. Rumours say that the Director himself was shot while others say that his bodyguard was shot instead of him. With no sign of Director Estes it will not be a surprise if he is the victim of this disastrous catastrophe." the news anchor read the breaking news that had been there all day long.

"In other news the White House has said that it is investigating the incident thoroughly and pieces are falling in line. They further add that they do not want the people to panic as it is all under control. There is no name being mentioned of who the killer is or who was the target." the journalist reported.

"Under control my foot! What the hell happened out there? They were supposed to celebrate another year of preventing a terrorist attack." asked CEO looking at his analyst who seemed to be confused just like he was.

"Raising your eyebrows and sweating is not going to give me answers! I need to know how and why Harun came to that screen and why on earth did he not cause any explosion but just shoot whoever the hell they shot?" furiously he asked not convinced with how the situation is going.

"Sir, I recommend you calm down. We are all looking really hard to get the information necessary. Our Atlas agents are the best of the kind I am sure you will have your answers in no time." assured one of the agents that seemed to be worried as his face had a hint of sadness and anger.

"Turn on the volume." the analyst spoke looking at the large flat screen.

"Breaking News: We have just been informed that the target was Director Estes. Director Estes who took over the reigns from US Secretary in 2006 has been key to the US attempts of countering terrorism. With rumours suggesting he has been shot down the source hasn't released any more information." the anchor spoke reading from the paper that was just given to him.

"Source? What source are they talking about? We need an inside man! Contact the hospital's major shareholder and tell him to give us information. If he refuses just say that the CEO is impatient and is not in a mood to play games!" ordered the CEO to one of his agents standing close to him.
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Sitting in the small room that had white wallpapers. The group were having a small festival celebrating their victory over the Americans.

Smiles were plastered in everyone's faces and the sounds of laughter filled the air. Fresh smell of chicken and rice brought the men hunger as the large plates was placed at the center of the green and yellow carpet.

"Bismillah Ya Shabab!" the owner of the house announced encouraging his friends to begin eating.

"We were victorious and deserve all the food e are getting! This will be a good motivation for our soldiers that are fighting."

The whole gang poured their hands to the large plate, each filling their hands with as much rise possible and quickly placing it to their mouths. It was an Arab tradition where everyone eats from one huge plate.

"Harun my friend we are celebrating it is not time to be worried about business! We will get back there after this!" Isa spoke trying to persuade Harun to join the feasting.

A small beep was heard, Harun quickly looked at his walkie talky and stood up quickly loosing a little bit of balance in the process. "Excuse me I have to leave early." he said after balancing back and standing straight.
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Putting on his glasses, carefully looking at the papers the nurse handed him, the doctor checked each item carefully on the list making sure his patient was fine.

"He is doing fine now, but he was being injected poison little by little. You brought him at the right time or else he would be long gone by now." he whispered to Harun who stood there with his face in shock. His eyes widened and eyebrows flickered to the top disbelieving.

"Keep this between us doctor! I trust it is not you for sure!" he whispered back to the doctor making him laugh.

"The man doesn't know how to use a needle!" the doctor replied back explaining his laugh to Harun who joined in.

A little sound of moaning and the bed making squeaky noises alerted both men. Rushing towards the bed, Harun took a quick look at Apex who seemed to have opened his eyes absorbing the environment.

"You are awake! Thank God! We were worried that you were gone for good!" he told him after planting a kiss to his forehead.

"You need to take some rest, the doctors say you will be fine in a day or two." he ordered him.

"Do we tell him?" asked the doctor in a very low voice.

Ignoring him Harun turned around and went for the door carefully closing it not to make noise.
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Sitting on the comfy chairs on the large conference hall, curtains closing the view of the room to outsiders were the directors and heads of intelligence in the CIA.

"We have good news and bad news!" a normal height man with white beard and curly hair, a bulge in his stomach spoke.

"I am Saul and I will be the Director of CIA till the next one is appointed." he continued looking at the folks present that he had known for a long time.

"Good news is that we have caught the sniper and he is placed in a secure facility for questioning. His name and identity is unknown by others which can allow us to make big news if we need to. Bad news is that my standing here means we lost him and that our citizens are scared which means that they are more likely to believe in the bluffs. Our first move is to make sure we find out who is behind this and we burn him to the press and make a public execution." he began informing them about the plans.

"It has been released the victim of this shooting is non other than Director of the CIA. Saul Berenson will be taking charge while s new one is appointed in exactly 10 days. This is Hannah Pierce live from the CNN thank you for watching see you in a short while."

Yes the names are inspired from Homeland because I don't want to remember names for the next chapter. But the story is not so don't worry :) I hope you are enjoying the story as I am having fun writing it as the new idea came to me! Enjoy and stay tuned for the next one!