KGB: Downfall of a Nation

Chapter 2: To America

May 29th, 2018. 

Moscow International Airport. 

Agent Alexei Petrikov

"See ya later Russia!" I said to myself, walking onto my plane. All six agents are currently on the same flight to Washington D.C. I found my seat, Natasha sat down next to me. Alena and Mikhail are sitting in front of us and Ivan and Irena sit across from us. This flight was fairly empty, so we got into first class, the only people there. It was a while before anyone spoke. About two hours into the flight, someone finally spoke.

"So, what will our plan be when we get to America?" asked Alena. "I mean will we group together in the apartment area or, what?"

"Hmm, I don't know. It could be a bad idea." said Ivan. "But, the close proximity will help us to communicate better."

"Really?" I asked, slightly confused.

"I don't know." he replied. We were silent for a few minutes as the attendants walked through and asked us if we wanted foods. We all just shook our heads no. They passed by, all cheery and chipper. It's creepy. Once they left, we resumed.

"We probably should, it would be better." I looked out the window at all the clouds all around us. Majestic. "So, it's settled then, we group up at the same apartment complex?"

"I guess we do." agreed Mikhail. Ivan looked at Irena and then to me. I raised my eyebrow in confusion. Most of the rest of the plane ride was based in silence. I occasionally talked to Natasha and Mikhail. I fell asleep at one point. Natasha woke me up as the captain started speaking. "-be deascending very shortly, buckle in please."

Quickly I gathered my things and prepared for landing. Mikhail had located a complex near the CIA for us to settle in. We would follow him on our way out. The slight bump told me we had landed. Several minutes later, people started to exit. I opened up the above cabinet and grabbed my duffle bag and briefcase.

We all exited into the American airport. "Hello America!" I said under my breath. "So, Mikhail, were do we go?"

Avoiding eyes from Americans, the six of us walked throughout the airport, trying to find the taxis. Finally, we found them. Mikhail and Alena took one cab, Natasha and I took another, and Ivan and Irena took the last one. I told our driver to follow Mikhail, and Ivan told his driver to follow me. For twenty minutes, we did this train style of travel.

When we finally got to our destination, I was tired of D.C. Our hotel was three blocks away from the CIA HQ. Strange, isn't it? Anyways we were dropped off at our hotel and the taxi drivers were off. They were fairly rude to us. But, I gave them the money and thanked them. I walked in the hotel up to the counter.

"One room please." I said with Natasha beside me. "I don't know how long we'll be here.

"Oh, I see, a honeymoon or something? Young though aren't you?" The female attendent asked. She eyed Natasha enviously.

"Oh no, friends on a trip." I looked at her with a face that says. "No."

"Oh, alright, just pay when you're days are up. Here are your keys." She handed us our keys, one to me and one to Natasha. "Have a good stay!" She said enthusiastically. Natasha and I walked up the stairs into the hallway above. We walked down the hall until we came across the door to our room.

I opened the room and walked in. Two beds face each other. A window is at the back of the area showing a view of D.C. There was a counter with a sink and an icebox. The bathroom was next to the counter.

"Huh, nice place." I said. I placed my bags on one of the beds. Natasha placed hers on the other. Sitting on the edge of the bed, I let myself fall backwards and I layed there. Thinking about the mission at hand.

"Hey Alexei." Natasha shouted from the bathroom. "I noticed there was a pool here, interested in joining me?"

I thought for a moment. "Why not. A little pre-mission relaxation would be good." Natasha finished in the bathroom and came out in her swimsuit.

"Now go get dressed dammit." I walked into the bathroom and changed into my suit. We walked to the pool. Alena and Mikhail were there. All night we played around like young kids. Alena sat on Mikhail's shoulders. Natasha got on my shoulders and we battled. At ten o' clock the pool closed and we had to leave.

"See you two later." I said, They said the same. When we got back to our room Natasha headed to the bathroom to change. Afterwards I did the same. I climbed into my bed and started to fall asleep. I felt something rub against my thigh.

I sat up and looked to my side. "Natasha? Watcha doing?" She was laying next to me, very tired looking.

"Trying to sleep, gosh. Can't I get some sleep." We laughed. She still stayed next to me.

"Well, I hope you have fun laying there."I smirked. She looked at me in annoyence. Her look said all the words I needed.

But she said it anyways. "Poshel na khuy" I laughed, she did too. I think this mission was going to be fun. Natasha swore out, and we laughed. This has been a great night so far. As normal, I only had my boxers on for sleep. She had a nightgown of sorts. Normal. I was almost fast asleep when she started to speak. 

"Hey Alexei, there's something I have to ask you." She said, sitting up. 

"What is it Natasha?" 

"I've always wanted to ask you this, since Highschool." 

"And that is?" I was curious now. 

"Well, how should I say this,"  

"Say what?" I sat up now, in curiosity. 

"Well, I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU!" She yelled, then calmed down immediately. She put her face in her hands and started to silently sob. I was shocked by this. 

"Natasha, calm down girl!" I said sternly. She looked at me, eyes red from her sobbing. "Why are you crying?" 

"I was afraid you wouldn't return the feeling." She said, sniffling. I held her head in my hand. I wiped the tears with the other. She smiled. I returned the gesture. "So, what do you think?" 

"Think of what exactly?" I questioned. 

"What I said earlier. About....loving you." She blushed. 

"Well, I'm not quite surprised. I've noticed some signs, but I didn't say anything." By now, she slightly seemed taken aback.  

"How did you....." Her words vanished like boats in the Bermuda. She sniffled once more. I held her, embraced her as she pulled herself together. 

"By the way." I whispered. "I do return those feelings." She looked up to my face. I smiled, she smiled, sniffing again. I loved the way she smiled.  

"So, you really?" She started. "You, you love me?" She was shaky from excitement. This ment so much more to her then I initially thought. 

"Yes, I really do." I don't know how, but we closed in as nd our lips connected. It felt good, to have not my first, but my first meaningful kiss. 

So for several minutes we kissed and caressed each other gently."Well, tonight has been fun, but we must get to sleep. Goodnight Natasha." 

"Goodnight Alexei." She rolled over and drifted off. In my last moments of consciousness I thought.  

"This mission, is going to be fun."