Chapter 1 - The Freelancer

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Date: January 28, 2012
Time: 13:45
Objective: Rob Bank for cash

Location: ArizBank, Tucson, AZ

"I assume you know this is a robbery" I said Pointing out a gun at a civilian.
"Down On the ground! Now! All of you!"

I shot the door lock, Entered through the office and bombed my way Into the vault. I grabbed Every Last Bit of cash I could Before Making my Getaway.

"Let's Go, Let's Go" I said, Hyping myself

I packed everything, Exited from the backdoor using a key card to unlock it, hoped Onto my Motorcycle, And Off I went with a hasty escape, Just in time before Cops Showed Up. I made it back to my run down apartment, set down My equipment, And started to count the cash.

"My, oh my. Bills are increasing in cost aren't they. Rent's due soon too. Jeez, How am I gonna pay off The rent and the bills..."

I pondered for a short while, Before letting out a frustrating Yell.

"Argh!"

Just then, A phone call came in. I picked Up.
"Hello?"

"Is this Zero?" The other end Replied.

"Who's Asking" I replied. Not a lot of people knew who I was, Let alone my codename.
This was a First for me.

"You're a contractor. A good one. I've got an Opportunity for you, Provided you're interested"

'This could pay For most of my bills' I thought. ' I'm Definately gonna take the opportunity'

"Go on..." I replied.

The other end Introduced Himself as 'Wren' And Ran me through the objective. He then proceeded me to ask Me what was my price for hiring me. Generally, All I ask for is something that could pay My bills, But this was Big. I had to ask for an Absurd Amount of cash.

"10k. Cash." I answered

"Consider it done" He replied.

"Here are the coordinates. I expect a Clean and quiet Run On this. We don't need any unwanted attention. Stay In contact, I'll guide you through"

With that, I made a move to the Location he sent. It was a Police station.

Upon Reaching the Location, I geared up and contacted Wren.

"I'm on site, Ready to retrieve the package"

"Good. Get inside, and get to the evidence storage, and Keep it quiet. Got it?"

"Please. I'm a Professional." I replied
"Have the Payment ready. This won't take long"

I entered the Building From the police Locker room, Went snooping around for a disguise. After a few minutes if snooping, I found a Police guard disguise.

"This should come in handy" I said, as I put on the disguise.

I set down My bag and headed for the door leading Out to the main station.

"Hang On, LOTS of people in the next room. So," Wren Informed me.

"I know." I said.
"Don't screw up"

I Entered the next room and Blended in as best as I could, Swiftly making my way for the stairs Leading up to the evidence storage. Success. I made It through. Time to get on with the rest of the plan.

I found the evidence storage, Quietly opening the door That led to it. Inside, A guard On his Laptop. I snuck up behind, Held a gun to his head and held Him hostage. For a little while at least.

"I'll let you live If you tell me where you store past Records of criminal Incidents." I told him.

"Second shelf. Don't hurt me" he said.

"Sleep well" I replied before Knocking him Out.

"Police should hire a better guard than ya. You gave in straight" I muttered as I set the body somewhere.

"I'm in" I told Wren Just as I Unlocked the gate inside the storage room.

"That's taken care of. Check the evidence, You're looking for anything related to Dawn Valley." He instructed.

"The defence contractors? YOU'RE the ones that blew them Up?" I asked

A moment of silence on Wren's End.

I continued.
"That was a good hit. From what I hear, Fast, Clean and professional."

To which he replied: "Noted. Now find the evidence."

After a few minutes of searching, I managed to find a file regarding to Dawn Valley. I told Wren About it.

"Got it. Doesn't look like they have much"

"That's fine. One more thing, Get to their server room, I need you to set up a connection for us."

With that Instruction, I made haste towards the server room and set Up a connection. But not everything will go smoothly as Planned. A guard came in and saw me, Was about to alert the entire station too.

"What was that? Quick! Take him out!" Wren exclaimed.

I knocked the guard out before he had the chance to report his findings, But the radio was on. And The other end was starting to get suspicious.

"Answer his radio. Make something up!" Wren instructed.

I quickly fabricated a story On a false alarm to the other end of the radio. The people they hire were kinda stupid, But to my Advantage, They bought it.

"Okay. I think they bought it." Wren Replied me with a tone of relief.

"The hack is done. Get out of there. We'll wire your payment." Wren Instructed.

So I did. I escaped from the back window and Jumped down To the alley behind the Station. That was where my Bike was parked and ready to go. With the Data I retrieved for Wren, I made my Getaway. It was getting late, So I thought to myself 'Lay low for now ' and went home.

I passed the File to an Operative Wren had sent the next day, And the following days were quiet for me. I had more than Enough cash to pay my bills and rent for the next 3 months. I didn't need to rob a bank untill then. It was Just a relaxation period from then on. Untill I run out of cash anyways.

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