Life and Trials of a Former Assassin

Chapter 14

The trio had been making good time across the country hitting buildings, some empty some not. Each was having fun along the way. The drive was tiring but at the same time enjoyable as they cracked jokes and shared stories. They were also able to take turns driving so no one was stuck behind the wheel the whole time.

Sanji had called Zoro numerous times along the way. While his partner was calmed down and accepting of this supposed endeavor to get a backer for a second location, Sanji could also hear the tension behind his words. He felt like Zoro was silently saying not to do this again. He knew it was only a matter of time before he received another job and he would have to drop everything again. Sanji could only hope for the best and make Zoro feel loved and needed.

Their last stop was in St Louis Missouri then they could return to their homes in Chicago. Sanji was anxious to get back home. The building they were after was in the warehouse district area. The only problem with Reiju's list was it didn't give any information to each building just the addresses. Each time they would have to check it out first then make a move.

This one was a simple rather non-descript red brick two story warehouse. Grim and dirt covered windows were set every five feet and there was a regular door and loading door in front. Kidd found them a good perch on an abandoned carpet supplier' roof next door. Killer looked with binoculars trying to see in the windows but was unable. What they could tell was it was busy. About ten people were moving around constantly packing something in crates with something else on top. Either way they couldn't see what it was.

"Guns?" Kidd asked.

"Maybe or drugs?" Sanji said.

"Both?" Killer supplied.

"Either way we have to be quiet. We need to sneak in then get out. As always check for innocents then we blow it up. Deal?" Sanji said.

"Deal." Kidd and Killer replied. The three backed off the roof and made their way down the ladder. The sun had just set making it easy to load up the explosives and get in position. They left all their personal stuff in the trunk again. The car had been parked a mile away in an alley. They each dressed in black cargo pants each pocket holding a bar of C4 with a timer waiting to be armed. They wore long sleeved shirts over their bullet proof vests. Each had been tempted at times to go without the vest but knew Law would kill them so they relented and wore it. Each had their guns, masks and gloves hidden on them ready to be pulled out and used.

They made their way to the warehouse in the dark walking silently. Once they reached the back they put their masks and gloves on then pried open a window to a darkened room and slipped inside. Sanji peered through the door crack. He could see an open floor where it looked like it might have been used for mass production of something but now the old machines were pushed to the side and in their place sat crates being filled. It didn't have an upper floor as such. Their was a stairway to the upper floor and on one wall were offices, around the rest of the walls were walkways undoubtedly for supervision of what went on down below.

Sanji slid the door almost closed and said, "I'll go high you two stay low."

They nodded and slipped out the door. Killer went to the north side and began making his way around while Kidd went to the south and did the same. Sanji crept in the shadows and silently made his way up the stairs. He kept looking around and no one seemed to pay him any attention. He slunk into an office with the lights off and set a charge. He listened to the sounds on the walkway and in the office next door. He heard nothing so he snuck back out to move on. He went to the next office set a charge by the wall. He listened again and heard light sounds from the next office. He would have to dash by quick. He stepped out again and jumped past the door of the occupied room and landed lightly.