Trapped: Ending the Games

Chapter Two: A Phantom Mission

James wakes up to the sound of his alarm. Tonight things will be made right in Portsmith. He recalls the conversation he had with Anthony like it was nothing.

Anthony: So our goal is to search that warehouse in the dead of night and under the cover of the rain. If we run into anyone we take them out quietly and hopefully not get spotted.

James: So no firearms and only use the knife if necessary right?

Anthony: Yes. We can't risk detection with guns and we need to sneak into the facility under the distraction from Mia and Maurice.

Mia: We'll wait for your signal Anthony, and make sure your walkie has power this time.

Anthony: That won't ever happen again Mia. You and Maurice are free to use any means at your disposal to keep them distracted and escape when it is time.

Maurice: Sounds good to me. I'm ready to knock off some MIB bastards.

Anthony: We meet at 8pm sharp and then split into the two groups, me and James and Mia and Maurice and then go. We will only have a hour or two tops so we need to get in and out of the facility as quick as we can.

James: Sounds good. I'll meet you three there.

James is brought back to reality as he hears his phone ring, picking it up to see a incoming call from Maddie.

James: Hey Maddie. What's up?

Maddie: James! I was wondering if you wanted to come workout at the gym with me or meet me for some lunch later. It's lonely going by yourself sometimes you know.

James: Sure thing. I just woke up so how about lunch down the street?

Maddie: Man you sleep in it's almost noon. That works for me though.

James: I'm not an early person, and I'll text you the address to a nice place down the street from my place.

Maddie: Sounds good. See you soon James!

James: Bye Maddie!

James throws on some clothes and spends the next hour cleaning up his apartment before leaving for his lunch..."date."

Walking into the diner he quickly is given a table for 2 by a window by his favorite worker named Lauren.

James: Still working here after all these years Lauren?

Lauren: Honey I've been here since you were a toddler I don't plan on leaving until I retire. I get paid good for the area and it's easy work.

James: Can't argue with that.

James watches as it begins to rain outside until he sees a girl in a grey hoodie and jeans walk in. Taking off her hood he realizes it's Maddie and waves as she is pointed in his direction.

Maddie: You seem to have chosen a good place James.

James: Yeah this has been my favorite diner since I was a kid and now I can stop in whenever just by walking across the street. Plus it's cheap, but quality food so I'm very happy to bee right next to it.

Maddie: Oh so you live in the old Marvin street apartment building? I didn't know they still rented those out.

James: Yeah they aren't what they used to be, but the workers are nice and they don't really bother me as long as the place isn't falling apart. It lets me have a roof over my head while keeping my quiet little life.

Maddie: Yeah about that. Remember when I asked if you have any higher goals like school or other things in life? I still wonder if you do because you seemed to have a lot of plans in High School.