Serum Soldiers

Chapter 18 - Here we go!

The van wasn't used to rough and harsh roads such as those. It jolted and jumped at the cracks, bumps and holes making everyone uncomfortable, but then again it was hardly ever used. It's black exterior and tinted windows were barely a good idea when trying to advance near an unsuspecting victim. There weren't any windows in the back either, so the people inside didn't know how far away their destination was. Well, except one of them who sat in the front next to the driver. Silence was the only thing that accompanied them on their travel.

It was the middle of the day, yet most of the participants were yawning or trying not to fall asleep. One specific figure was proving hard to stay awake, even when he was beaten every time he fell asleep. Each time, increased in strength. 

After enduring a tedious drive, the driver 'parked', half on  the curb and half on the road. He yanked the brake and turned to the person next to him.

"Listen. When my 'friends' and I get out of the van, you drive off, not too fast. Don't want to make it look suspicious. Just stay in town for a while and I will contact you when I need you again, got it?" The driver said nothing and nodded. 

The passenger wrenched the door handle, and opened the door, but stopped just as he was about to slide out. "Oh, and listen. I don't want any funny business. You be here when I say. If you don't, well... I'll just have to tell some guys that I know. They won't be too happy either." He gave a sly smile to the driver.

The driver, instead of giving the reaction he had hoped for, replied with a scoff and unbelieving look. This angered the man and his hand shot up to the driver's throat. 

"Listen, you scum. You will do as I say." A fire roared in his eyes. His whole demeanour had exploded from a quite tense yet calm man, to a devilish beast. His fist clenched the driver's shirt tight showing that, even though he appeared quite scrawny and lanky, he was fairly strong. " When I give you the signal, you obey. I am only just tolerating your worthless existence." He spat like venom. The driver shook his head vigorously, with his eyes wide with terror. Henry exited the van and slammed the door with his pent up anger. The van wheels squealed, as it sped off into the distance. 

Henry dusted his suit. It wasn't one of his usual, immaculate suits, it was a less formal one he had picked for this occasion. Appearance was everything, and for this Henry couldn't act like his usual self. 

They walked up to the bottom of the huge building, it's many windows shimmering in the reflection of the sunlight. The group marvelled at the complex exterior, wondering how many floors and rooms it held and what the purpose for those rooms were. They stopped before, what seemed to be the front door of the huge skyscraper. Two huge windows which appeared to be doors, stood spotless in the daylight. 

The group hesitantly waddled up to the doors, and they opened, welcoming them into a square room. Two beefy guards in matching black suits, seeming as thought they would burst at the seams at any given moment, were gripping onto a very skinny figure who looked as though he was verging on being anorexic, entered. The last to enter was Henry, of course. His usual permanent scowl evident on his face. He saw the buttons on the side of the wall, quickly registered that is was in fact an elevator, and pressed which ever seemed the highest level button. The elevator steadily ascended the top floor of the cloud reaching tower. However he started to fidget, with his hair making it slicked back and slightly greasy, which was very out of character for him. The guards look at each other, noticing that it was very unusual for him to do such a thing.

Unfortunately, Henry noticed and gave them his reply. "What are those looks for? Didn't you think there was something different about my suit and how I organised this whole thing? Really? You didn't notice?? ...Well there was only one shining quality about you two, that granted you these jobs, and it wasn't your brains." He commented as he messed with the cuffs of his blazer. "Anyway, once we're in there don't question anything I say. Just, at least try to act as though it is the truth. If you can't then, don't say anything at all and I'll make up an excuse like, you're mute or don't have the brain capacity to." Henry waved his hand as to dismiss the thought.

After a eternity of doing nothing with their time, the room stopped levitating and their was a faint ping! noise.

"Well men, it's time. I hope you're ready." 

Whoo! My favourite number :D So! Sorry about the million years it took to update, oh jesus I hope none of you hate me now XD Anyway, sorry if this chapter isn't up to standard or anything, you can comment ideas and things. But thanks for reading :3

~ Strawhat-cat