Trapped: Ending the Games

Chapter 12: A Deal to Change Everything

James and Anthony look at each other in silence as the car pulls up to a small warehouse building at the edge of Charleston. They are escorted into the building and into a room with a long table and an older man sitting at the far end.

Michael Chancellor: Hello James. Anthony. It is certainly nice to meet my biggest enemy in person.

James: So what do you want Michael?

Mike: Please call me Mike and have a seat you two. I don't mean any harm, we're here for business now.

The two sit in chairs placed at the edges of the table opposite the side Michael was sitting.

MIB: Mr Chancellor sir? Would you like us to stay?

Mike: No it will be ok. If something happens they won't make it far so I think we'll be alright to talk privately.

Anthony: So what is this about Mike? What offer could you give us to end this?

Mike: Well I am a very rich man. I bought this building just to meet with people like yourselves and have more than enough money to change your lives forever. Here is my proposal for you Anthony. This one is for you James.

A file is pushed towards each of them, each possessing a contract.

Anthony reads his contract silently. "In exchange for your cooperation and signing this NDA you will receive 10 million in compensation as well as an administrative position at A-Tech in Charleston. All you will have to do is..."

James looks at his deal "In exchange for your cooperation and signing this NDA you will receive a monthly check for $10,000 for the rest of your life as well as help relocating to any city you choose from Portsmith. All you have to do is..."

The two sit there in silence, look at each other, then look towards Mike.

Mike: I hope you both really think about taking those deals. You would never have any worries again and both be heavily compensated in your own way.

James: I would be set for life, Anthony.

Anthony: I would to James, but we can't give up our fight and sell out. Right?

Anthony turns to see James inch his hand toward a pen attached to the file.

Anthony: James? Don't sign.

James: I'd be able to get my life together Anthony.

Anthony: Listen you have as much to gain in taking down A-Tech. He's killed my people and yours James.

Mike: You'd be wise to not listen to Anthony, James.

James: How so?

Mike: Well he used to work for A-Tech. You remember, don't you? What makes you think he ever stopped?

James quickly turns to Anthony who looks down in shame as he signs his contract, grabbing a gun placed under the table, and pointing it at James.

James: You...traitor. YOU TRAITOR!!!!

Anthony: I'm sorry James. I have to look out for my people.

A group of men in black enter the room and cuff James before dragging him off to the real HQ of A-Tech.

Mike: Congratulations Anthony. I wasn't sure you'd actually turn on James and your little rebellion. Not only will you receive what was in the contract, but you get to join me and the other executives in a celebration tonight at the Headquarters.

Anthony: As long as you leave my people alone I don't care what happens to him.

Mike: Of course. We have already halted all operations in and around Portsmith and you will never see another A-Tech truck there again.

Anthony shakes hands with the devil himself, Michael Chancellor as the two take a personal car to the HQ.

Meanwhile, a caravan of Seasiders arrive in Charleston and quickly spot an A-Tech truck heading to a massive skyscraper just outside of Charleston so they quickly follow.

Mia: This is our chance. It seems they're all gathering at this tower so we can take out A-Tech for good.

Maddie hopes that James is still alright as they drive towards the ominous tower where James is currently being taken to the roof.