Chapter 28 - The last time we were together (6)

May-June, 8 Years ago, Various Locations City K.

As the soldiers left following his orders Matthew knew that they had recognised him. Damn his reputation on base. He simply made connections that no one had during an intelligence analysis exercise, that when better examined started to make sense to senior staff, hence his fast-tracking through basic, more into the officer program and his career path being determined for him.

Pulling out his mobile, he called his immediate superior advising of what he knew. That immediately made them think of analysis that he had just finished up about the Devil looking to target Rich High School Seniors not only for notoriety but money. The problem was the evidence indicated that the attack would occur on the other side of the country. God, he hoped that this was not the case and it was simply a few punks unhappy about something as there would be serious risks to everyone still inside that room.

As his superior was indicating that he would get both police and a small special forces detachment there one of the two soldiers had returned, indicating that he had been able to see into the room, and it appeared that there was four teenagers with guns, shouting about how four girls had messed up their lives.

That made Matthew relax a little. Revengeful teenagers would be easier to deal with rather than terrorists, as it would mean that highly trained personnel would, get everyone out safely. Having heard what was said, Matthew's superior confirmed what he would do, and told Matthew that until he arrived, he was in control and acting police liaison.

As he ended the call and placed his phone on silent, indicating to the others to do the same, Matthew explained the plan. These two were going to be his backup, and he was going to take the direct approach by entering in and confronting these teenagers.

Shocked at the plan, they realised as they were in uniform going against orders would not only see them court marshalled but end any military or civilian career. However, it seemed logically. Their dates were still in the room and getting to them was important. Matthew quickly sent a message to his superior and then dialled his number to allow him to monitor what was happening.

Turning to them, Matthew said "The plan is that we are going to pretend to be friends, who disappeared from our dates for the night and we play that we did not hear what happened in the room. Then you two will move towards your dates before, and then carefully working everyone in the room towards the other exits. When I give the signal get them out of the room before coming to help me disarm them."

"Yes sir."

Taking Matthew's led the three of them stumbled into the room, pretending not to know what was happening, chatting away. Once they were inside, they paused, and Matthew nodded almost undetectably, and they looked up. Matthew said, "What the f*ck, you idiots."

One who noticed Matthew's uniform "Get the hell out of here. This is none of your business. Those four over there have to pay." Matthew looking in the direction that they were pointing and noticed it was the four girls who wanted to cause trouble for Lexi earlier. So, Lexi was not there only target. That might be useful not only to draw their attention but to try and settle the situation without issue

"Well I have an issue with them as they wanted to harass my girlfriend earlier. She stepped away and I have no idea what they have done to her."

"They are just rich b*tches that think that they can get everything they want and use who they want."

Pausing, quickly seeing that the soldiers were actually following orders Matthew said "You know, I just thought that they were rats that fell made their way out from the sewers and decided that they wanted to bring everyone down to them rather than wanting to achieve for themselves."

The rat comment drew laughs from the four boys with the guns and abuse being yelled by the four girls. Distractions can work well, as it is all about drawing out the situation until help arrives given none of them have weapons while keeping people safe.

One of the teenagers responded "Rats, that is a good way to describe them. The way that they tried to scurry away leaving others here to face the consequences of their actions." The others simply nodded at this.

Matthew realised that he had their attention. That would make sure that he can protect those in here and get people out of here safely. He drew them into conversation being aware that steps were being taken to have everyone removed safely when the opportunity arose.