Raging Hearts Amidst Darkness

Chapter 10

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'Cross' Communication

Dr. Director wasn't far behind. Each step taken with greater trepidation. She couldn't possibly pass along the Stoppables' location through a snitch. Too many things could go wrong. Wires could get crossed, or she could be double-crossed. If so, Ron and Kim may never receive her warning in time. That'd surely cost that child her life and parents. She knew it'd only work one way, but inversely also incriminate her more. Alas, it was her only chance of warning them.

*

Crimson Fox dreaded hearing his G.J. phone beep. Certain, it'd only be bad news. Alas, he knew he couldn't simply ignore his superiors. He sinks unto his knees, brushes aside his rug, and pries up the floor plank. His cell phone displayed a text. The sender identified as Dr. Director. He pulls at his collar reading the text, "What's Gama Rose's phone number?"

Her deviant question perplexed him on so man y levels. Even so, he wouldn't debate her orders texting back, "555-6576". He closes his phone, stores it back inside its hiding place, snaps his plank back into place, and spreads his rug over that area.

*

Her cell phone rang at the most inopportune time. Gama Rose had only just returned from South Island. She still hadn't rinsed all the crud from her hair. She jumps outside the bathtub grabbing her cell. The Caller-ID read, 'Restricted number'. She seldom answered such calls. And yet, something, maybe fate, prompted her to answer this one, "Hello".

"Gama Rose," Dr. Director greets her straight off.

Gama Rose immediately recognized her caller's voice, "How'd you get this number?"

"Believe me, it wasn't easy".

"Well, Director, you found me and now have 30-second, before I go dark. So, you'd best state what on your mind".

"Shego's alive," Dr. Director hits hard and fast.

"Bull," Gama Rose retorts. "I saw her die!"

"You saw what Dark Starr wanted you to see," Dr. Director raises some doubt. "Why else would she black out the entire island, before detonating the hut?"

Gama Rose didn't speak or hand up, though well past her 30-second mark. That could only mean she hand her undivided attention. "Why are you telling me this now?"

"I know your boss..."

"Arlin Helion, you know him?"

Dr. Director glows with accomplishment. She'd learnt her brother's most secretive alias yet. Arlin Helion governed Necros with an iron fist. "Not personally, but his type: abrasive, unyielding, but very insecure. His brutality covers his inadequacies. How'd he react over Shego's death?"

"Nearly killed me".

"Let me guess," Dr. Director proves her point. She recounts what else the assassin's holding back. "He gave you a special task. A test, if you will, to prove your loyalty, bring in your sister dead and you live, other words, you both die. Am I correct?"

The assassin's silence spoke volumes.

"I thought so," Dr. Director baits her into acting. "Well, here's your chance. G.J. wants the girl. Your sister wants Shego. And she knows Shego's alive. Why else would she put on that elaborate show back on the island? It'd get your boss on your back so hard. You'd be distracted and never see through her ploy til she'd acquired her prize. You boss would then eliminate you for her".