"Due to the recent reports of further Anonymous activity, though nothing compared to the events 20 years ago, it is clear now that they are back. The newly founded United World Federation, led by Sky Marshal Horatio, has promised that they will take action on Anonymous if they attack anyone, foreign or not. In other news, the opening of a Royal Grand Republic embassy is underway, lead by Commander 'Shadow'"-New Melbourne news, January 13th, 2894
Runa walked past the local news agent, where the news was being broadcasted on the television in the glass casing, many people were watching it, and some heard whispers of what is going to happen. Some said that they were scared that another massacre of thirty thousand people, the entire town of Nebraska, would ruin the economy and war effort. Runa gripper her dagger closely, she kept it with her since the day her mother died. She was now a registered citizen of New Melbourne, in Australia. Old Melbourne was evacuated and bombed, due to an infestation of some creature breeding in the sewer systems. That happened one hundred years ago, and there's no way anything can live that long without sunlight or food. But Runa was still frightened, even being 29 years old.
"Mr Hidvegi, sir. It's an honour to meet you again, this time face to face for the first time in how many years." Runa heard from behind her.
"Likewise, Mathew. It seems I finally outrank you, with the years of competition behind us hopefully. It's a strange feeling, I'm now a General and you're still a Commander-" At that point Runa cut off, and swirled around to look directly at four men staring right at her, and her dagger which was poised at them.
"What do you want with me, I am a civilian!" Runa exclaimed.
"Oh, we know. And, you're of use to us and the Federation. Now, you do have a choice in this, but I know you would want to come with us. Why? Because you killed the Anonymous leader all those years ago, when you were on the run here. And they want revenge. All we want, however, is information." The General stood there, looking at Runa. He saw a little emotion flare up inside her bright orange eyes.
"Or, we could leave you here and let that man, right there-" The commander pointed to a person with a large overcoat, heading right towards them. "We'll let him get you." He said simply.
The third soldier spoke up, this one was in a different attire, knowing he was from the Royal Intelligence Service, a branch of specialist people who deal with espionage and covert affairs. Of course, now Runa knew she was screwed. "We will value your opinion on what to do, you tell us and we will do it." She recognised the voice, she was looking directly at the Battalion Commander which was running the new Embassy, his name not known to anyone other than the highest rankers, he was simply known as "Shadow." She said his name, and he looked at her approvingly.
Runa looked at the four men, they had all seen their fair share of fighting, and now they were among the most prestigious members of the Federation. And they wanted her help. "Okay, I'll go with you." Runa said.
"Great, Starsky, get us that skimmer now." The commander, who she heard was Mathew, said to the fourth person. He then promptly used his built in com-link system to contact a skimmer, a vertical accelerating helicopter which could travel at 230mph, and could do half of that in space. Runa knew she was going to have a fun time with this.
"Now then, Mathew, you're going to kill the followers of Anonymous, you can tell who they are." Shadow said to the other commander, and the General simply looked at Mathew expectantly. Runa didn't understand what the fuss was all about, and she climbed aboard the skimmer as soon as it landed. Then, she realised what was happening. Several civilians pulled out weapons and fired upon the skimmer, Starsky returned fire and downed two of the six attackers. He strapped Runa into her chair and pulled out a Gatling gun from the side cabinet, he welded it onto the side of the skimmer and started firing, all from within cover. Mathew fired his handgun at one of the attackers, but was shot in the chest before he could fire anymore. Blood started flowing out of his chest and onto the pavement below. The General jumped on the skimmer and gave his hand to Shadow, who was still firing his handgun at the attackers. Shadow then clambered over the edge of the skimmer and sat in a chair, letting a sigh of relief escape his breath. The General sat opposite Runa, and Starsky removed the Gatling gun from its perch and placed it back in the weapon cabinet. "Well..." Starsky said "That was move eventful then I expected." He didn't sound at peace, but he seemed to be a joker, seeing as the General had a smile growing on his lips.
"So guys, what do you want to know?" Runa asked sceptically, whilst leaning back on the built in chair.
"Well, firstly, do you know where your father is?" Asked the General, he knew it was a touchy subject to talk about, although he didn't hesitate to ask it.
"No. I haven't heard from him since I was eight, 21 years ago." Runa replied, solemnly.
"Then, you'll be pleased to know that we know where he is, and we're taking you straight to him. the catch, however, is he doesn't trust us, not since his days in the forces, so we need you to talk to him." The General looked over to Shadow and then forced his view back to Runa, he could see that she was thinking this through.
"Alright, let's make a visit to my father."
