The Assassin | Dreamcatcher

Chapter 38

"We know where they are now." Dahyun announces to the other assassins sat around the table as she laid several images on the table. "We managed to tail some of Handong's assassins back to their hideout."

The pictures showed people entering and leaving a warehouse, with dates on them showing that they had been watching them for a few days.

"And you're sure it's their hideout?" Siyeon questions. "We have to be sure if we're going to try and take them down.

"I'm sure." She assured everyone. "We've been watching for some time now and I don't think they're trying to mislead us."

"What will we do with this information?" Hwasa asked. "Do you suggest..."

"Attacking? Completely." Dahyun nodded. "We can raze Handong's company to the ground in one."

"When will we attack?"

"Tomorrow." Siyeon said gravely. "Be prepared."

***

Outside of the vast industrial park, the assassins wait for confirmation, sitting inside several vans.

Only Juniors and Seniors are allowed on this mission and even then it was on a volunteer basis. This mission was extra dangerous and there is sure to be losses.

Siyeon's hands rove over her weapons - two guns in the harness around her body, a knife and the rifle slung across her back. Opposite to normal, she also has smoke grenades in a small pouch and infrared goggles. If things go extremely south, these will help.

One should be prepared for any situation and Siyeon does feel ready. Ready to take on Handong, to kill her.

Butterflies flutter intensely in her stomach and her expression remains frozen as she anticipates the fight to come, ready to gain justice for those she has lost.

The other people in the van look similarly impassive and she has a hard time guessing their thoughts. JiU catches her eye and a small smile holds her lips. But she can't keep it there, quickly dropping her head.

A feeling of gloom settles over Siyeon, optimism faltering in the face of the worried emotions stifling the small area.

"Rooftop assassins taken out." The male voice reports through her earpiece, the same voice projecting through everyone else's comms.

Their van starts with a rumble and turns into the industrial park, moving towards the warehouse.

"Everyone ready." Siyeon orders those in the vehicle.

She can't help but notice how Matthew grips his rifle with bloodless, pale hands, his expression tight. The emotion he shows is unusual, cockiness gone.

The van grinds to a halt and everyone meets eyes.

Dahyeon speaks. "You all know the mission objectives. No redemption. Good luck, everyone."

Jooheon opens the van door and they leave swiftly, clutching weapons to their chests.

Siyeon looks up at the brick warehouse and its closed shutter, her mouth firming into a thin line. Shaking her head, she follows everyone else, including assassins from other vans.

At the shutter doors, two people take a smoke grenade each in hand as three others ready to lift it.

"Three, two, one."

They lift it together, high enough for the two assassins to roll their grenades under. They hiss, releasing thick grey smoke. Once sure they are all covered, the door is lifted higher and everyone runs through with trained urgency.