A Second Chance

Part 10 - Danger is what we live for

"What do we do?" 

Right after I saw the news about Senator Red getting kidnapped, a SWAT Team pulled up, likely the task force assigned to rescue the senator. I told them everything I could: I was defusing the bomb while Senator's guards escorted him out. 

This was definitely the work of those "elite fighters" that Billy was talking about. Based off my interactions with The Vipers, there's no way that someone would be smart enough to plan something like this.

"Maybe we should check the information on the ranked fighters of The Viper," a SWAT Team member suggested. "It has to be one of them if they took out the guards so easily,"

"Ranked 25th or above to be exact," I added. 

"Ranked 25th?!" 

"If they're ranked 25th or above, they're called 'elite fighters'" I explained. "Only them and the people stronger than them can take on trained bodyguards so casually. The question is more or less who in the top 25 would do such a thing,"

They were clearly worried. I had to take charge and give them some hope; we won't be saving Senator without any determination. 

"I know that you're all worried, and believe me, I am too. But if we want to save Senator Red, we have to work together. Our strength lies in unity and coordination, not solely on the desperation to save Senator Red,"

The SWAT team members nodded, understanding that I was right. They were professionals, trained for situations like these, and their commitment to the mission was evident.

"We've actually received intel on a location where The Vipers might be holding Senator Red," a SWAT team member notified me. "Senator has a tracker on him at all times, but I think they know,"

He's right: they would have definitely removed the tracker that Senator Red was wearing if they really wanted to kidnap him. I think that they just want to lead me to them, so that either they could take me down or see how strong I was. 

"In that case, let's just go" I said. "Our goal is to rescue Senator Red, not to win. If our enemy's too strong, then we'll escape,"

I was smart enough to know that the top 25 also included the top 6. I was no match for the executives, evidenced by how easily I lost to Nightshade. 

The team members geared up, their weapons at the ready. Each one understood the gravity of the situation and the importance of their role in the rescue operation. A victory would require everybody's efforts combined in a systematic way.

"Remember, our goal is to rescue Senator Red unharmed, and to cause minimal casualties," I emphasized, my voice steady and commanding. "We prioritize his safety above all else. Let's move out and bring him back home."

We got in the tank and headed to the location where we thought Senator Red was being held. 

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We were about halfway there to the location of Senator Red. I think he's being held captive in the city because of how big it is; makes sense since they kidnapped Senator Red a minute "Wait, Power-Punch?" a SWAT team member asked, his voice filled with concern. "There could be individuals skilled in hand-to-hand combat at the hideout. What if we have to rely on our firearms to neutralize the threat?"

I paused for a moment, considering his valid point. While our objective was to rescue Senator Red without causing harm, we had to be prepared for any scenario that unfolded.

"That's a valid concern," I acknowledged, my voice calm. "But, we need to use non-lethal force whenever possible. Try to aim for non-vital areas to disarm them, but don't use lethal force unless you need to protect someone. What I'm saying is to shoot at a spot where they won't die, but will be incapacitated,"