THE H.A.T.S; The Conference.

CHAPTER FOUR

 Above is Leynon Dantes.

LEYNON DANTES (Ley)

Hello, I am Leynon Dantes, I am Mexican-American and the only colored skin of the eagle unit, I am Hispanic in complexion note that!
I always thought that my life was a lost cause growing up in the streets of America, an orphan with Mexican roots. I had just a father who was a H.A.T.S operative and when I was thirteen he was called to duty even before he returned from his normal human job.
My father was a Marine; did I forget to mention that? He set me up with rigorous military training and survival drills at a tender age and had taught me to use my ability so well and how to manipulate my way around, into or through any electronic device. So when he had vanished; it wasn't such a big blow to me.
I began the street life and I thrived in it. Using my ability and my genius with a computer, I joined a drug gang and became their prized property. I enjoyed the luxury they provided until the Nam'aqua's heard of me and decided that they needed to get me.
They attacked our drug base and captured me, then they turned me into one of their human Zombies and I did their bidding for three years until I stumbled into the R3 and they saved me.
They recruited me. I had known about the H.A.T.S all along but I didn't believe I thought it was those bed time tales parent told their children. But it is real and I am loving every bit of it.


Milky way galaxy,
Earth,
U.S.A,
State of Michigan,
Detroit.
5300hrs
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I smiled at the look on their faces, no one could possibly be happier than I was right now. Finally, we've found the other two of our incomplete unit. Earlier last year, the R3 had saved me and I had joined them after I discovered I was part of their unit, but I was never fully part of them. Todd, Nyssa and Ca'se had a tight bond that was hard to infiltrate. And believe me I have tried.
I couldn't blame them though. Dr. Wells pioneered the eagle unit with them so their bond was understandable, they have been doing it all by themselves way before I came into the picture. But with these new guys everything was going to change and level out.
The guys were yet to introduce themselves, but I could tell already that the guy in military style low cut was not to be messed with. His presence exuded mystery and the power of knowledge, like he knew something we didn't. He carried himself like he knew whatever he was doing at any given time. Even now, as he got into the Chrysler- I presume it was his- and drove it into the jet's hold; he acted like it was normal to get his ass saved by super powered teenagers and to be whisked off in a jet that popped out of thin air. Yes, you guessed right, I like him.
The other guy, the Arabian, was free spirited, he was quick with his tongue and the type to act before thinking or maybe I am wrong, that was how he appeared.
"C'mon it's getting brighter, Wings would be waiting." Todd said jugging into the jet, followed closely by Ca'se and Ny'ssa
"Changed your mind?" I asked the Arabian who was still staring at the jet eagle eyed. He shook his head and proceeded to enter the Raven- that was what the jet was called. "M.A.R.T.I.N, set a course back to base." I instructed immediately I got in and sealed the jet's hatch.
<I hope the reconnaissance was successful operatives?> M.A.R.T.I.N the eagle unit artificial intelligence appeared in a 3d hologram form.
"Successful isn't the right word to use." Ny'ssa scoffed as she took her seat as the head pilot and I sat as her co pilot. "Eventful would be more adequate." She said fastening her seat belts.
<I see you found the other two.> M.A.R.T.I.N pointed out. Then he – i.e. the hologram- walked over to where they new guys were buckling themselves in directly behind Ca'se and Todd.
"Yes we did now get this bird in the air and inform Wings that we are returning and we bear surprises." It was Todd that replied. M.A.R.T.I.N vanished instantly and the jet purred to life.
The Raven noiselessly lifted into the air and went into stealth mode. Soon we were flying over Detroit, heading straight for the Atlantic.
"The computer mentioned reconnaissance, where you guys on assignment?" the low cut guy asked.
At a safe altitude I removed my seatbelt and twirled my seat to face him. "Yes and try not to call M.A.R.T.I.N it or computer, he hates it. - The guy nodded his understanding and I turned to look at Todd.- I think we are secure enough for real introductions." I said and he nodded his assent. "I am Leynon Dantes. Eagle unit technician, this is- I pointed to Ny'ssa who unfastened her seatbelts and turned to face them - Ny'ssa Ro'kue with a y instead of an I and her last name pronounced Rogue but spelt R.O.K.U.E. she is-
"Eagle unit loco motor expert." She interrupted whisking her red hair.
"I am Todd Roid. Eagle unit field leader." Todd grinned oafishly at Ny'ssa's antics. Pffft lover boy.
"Ca'se Reed. Communications expert." Ca'se flashed her best smile.
"I call them R-cube because their surnames all begin with an R." I added "And you two are?" they glanced at each other, wondering who would go first.
The low cut took the lead after an exasperated sigh. "Casmir Omarion."
"Farhat Arad Sterling. But please call me FAS." The Arabian wiggled his brow.
"Ok. M.A.R.T.I.N put up the image of Detective Caseter." I said turning back to face the windshield that could serve as a monitor screen. "We were on a recon when we bumped into you guys." The Detective's picture appeared on the screen. The picture of a balding old man.
"We discovered several anomalies linking to this Detective; we think he is a Zombie."Ca'se explained.
"We were tracking him and we bumped into you two." Todd added.
"By the way, what the hell were you two doing out there?"Ny'ssa asked.
"Like I said earlier I was tracking Farhat." Casmir said and everybody turned to Fas, expecting an answer.
Fas scrunched his face and answered. "Well like I said earlier too -he huffed at Casmir- I am a wealth of zombie knowledge. He is- he pointed to the image- a zombie, he is called 139. I have been following him; I followed him from turkey down to Detroit. He is a recruit official of the Nam'aquas. Recently he has been holding meetings with notorious gangs all over the world, at first I thought it was normal recruitments but I think it's more than that."
"Hmm, you crossed a country on the basis of I think?" Todd asked scratching his head as he did when he was thinking. Farhat shrugged his reply.
"It was Fate at work." He replied and Ny'ssa scoffed.
"What was the anomaly you discovered?" Casmir seemed genuinely interested.
"Ley discovered that some gangs had gone....." Todd paused for the right word.
"Inactive?" I supplied.
"...Yes inactive and M.A.R.T.I.N linked those inactivity to 139. At first we were thinking he was convincing them to end their days of crime- "
"Convince?"Fas interrupted and asked with skeptical brow raised.
"What he means is threaten." Ny'ssa said.
"He doesn't convince or threaten them he strikes a deal with them." Fas replied.
"What kinda deal?" Ca'se asked.
"I don't know, I was hoping you guys could share that with me." Fas replied.
"We have no idea what he is up to, we were hoping on getting a peek today but fate decided it was more fortunate to bump into you two." I added.
"Yep, damn ass fortunate." Ny'ssa added and Casmir sighed.
"Life saving fortunate." He added. "That I aside, I still don't understand why you guys never came for us." He glanced quickly at everybody except from Fas. Finally he gaze rested on me, he was expecting me to answer, why me. His misty eyes were intense. The silver swirls in his irises spoke volumes of how he needed an answer.
Shame I didn't have the answer. With my gaze I directed the question to Todd.
"A new unit is formed from the off springs of retired operatives. The retired operatives are supposed to hand down their badge to their child that has the H.A.T.S talent and help unite the new unit." Todd began. "Our case is different. I don't know if you know but we all have something in common-
"Parents who have gone MIA?" Casmir asked.
"Yes but not really MIA; Wells would explain better." Todd replied.
"Who the heck is Wells now?" Fas whined.
"Our squad coordinator." Todd replied and out the corner of my eye I saw Casmir frown, why? I couldn't tell. "Our parents were called to mission unawares before any of them could hand down their badges- well except from yours, Casmir. So finding you guys was impossible." Todd added.
"I still don't understand." Casmir said.
"The badges are like homing beacons for other badges. Retired operatives go into hiding after retirement and when the time is right to put together a new unit they use their badges to find their former unit members. So since there was no hand down badge we couldn't locate you guys." Ca'se explained. "But we have been trying-she bit her lips- at least Dr. Wells have been, it isn't easy. Retired operatives are trained to keep anything or anyone hidden as long as they wish too. And our parents made sure we were well hidden."
"If they did, how then did you find each other?" Casmir glanced at us again.
"We didn't. Just as we bumped into you, so did Wells bump into us." Ny'ssa replied him.
<Incoming transmission from Aquila.> M.A.R.T.I.N's voice broke the interrogation session. And every one turned to stare at the wind screen as a live video transmission of Dr. Wells appeared.
"Guys M.A.R.T.I.N tells me- he wasn't facing the camera yet.
"Surprise!"Ca'se yelled.
I couldn't help but smile as he turned to face the camera and his eyes widened at the sight of Fas and Casmir.
Yes, finally we were complete. Something was telling me that Aquila wouldn't be the same again. I was getting a vibe; promising a redefinition of the Eagle unit and that vibe was coming off Casmir Omarion , I stole a glance at him and he was watching Dr. Wells intently.
Yes, yes. It was all getting steamy.