[Past, Cole's Elite Squad Trials]
It is known that the Elite trials, are meant to show who is worth of being the future brick of the House security squad and first to get well paid tasks from the outter investors. If there is a problem or a serious military threat within the very wide area of the town, local goverment may ask for mercenaries to lead the squad of extremely dangerous people to counter the problems. Also it is well known that the Jawa Elite Squads are simply the best at what they do. Protection, destruction, counter-terrorist like operations, negotiations. Elite in every aspect. When the threat or situation is very bad, goverment always asks Link to borrow them his people, for a right price, of course. "If something has to be done, with them, it will be done", as Link uses to say. However, the goverment hides the fact that the operations taken on the situations not always are peacefully done. It sometimes takes brutal force to prevent the disaster in spreading across the local town and further territory. The town is located at the very border to another country, which isn't as diplomatic as it's neighbour. It often happens to use the force in order to settle the political matters. The town Legado where the Jawa House is located is some kind of a battlefield of politcal issues, since it is the only one of the two towns bordering with Brotan country. Brotan's country goverment cannot realise the fact, that the Legado was once its territory. And since that day, the conflict lasts. Sometimes peacfully, sometimes not. But once a man named Cole was tested to be an Elite soldier.. There wasn't any peace...
-This is you final test Cole. I will say it once, so listen carefully. This is a simulation of a kidnapping situation with terrorist threat and civil panic. Our people will do their jobs as realistic as possible. You can choose only one partner for this test. Once you started, everything happens, happens. How you will resolve the situation, it is up to you.
-Is that clear?
-Yes sir!
-Good. Now choose your partner. There is no time limit. Just do your best.
Without hesitation Cole pointed at Jack. And so it started. The final part of his so wanted trials. Jack is a photographer so it was even better for Cole to save his actions on a paper. Every special moment or action taken by Cole was frozen to further conlude his test by the council. As hours passed, Cole was infiltrating the simulated house, making plans, notes and overall preparations.
The area was similiar to the entire Jawa House, which was a bit smaller than nowadays. Since Link wasn't as rich as now, there wasn't any outter house territory. However, the event took place far away the house, near the local town factories.
Cole slowly gathered all necessary information to begin his plan.
-Alright.. Turn off alarms, eliminate post guards, make an distraction to release hostages.. Looks easy eh Jack?
-Well. Seems a bit hard to me. We're just two. And we don't know what is really going on. That whole mess with hostages just smells.
-Hmm, don't you worry. I want this job, so I won't simply lose here haha.
-As you wish boss.
-Ok. Let us begin. Stay low and follow the shadows. Break any source of light if you spot one.
And they moved in. They passed few guards outside the building, disabled the alarm and moved into the basement. Once there they noticed the easy way is over. There are patrols with nightvisors, glass on the ground and they noticed cameras even.
-This is awesome, just like in movies!
-SHHH! We are here to release the hostages. Once we are as near as possible to them, we will clear the way while withdrawing with hostages. I have found that there are only 8 people. All tied and with covered eyes. So we will have quickly release them. We won't have much time in between the patrol circles. If they ever find, that the prison guards are disabled they will turn on alarms.
-Easy eh?
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Right... You're insane Jack..
-They say that.
-Three.. Two... One.. Now!
Cole quickly disabled first guard, then second. Jack took the care of the ceiling lamps. As they found the hostages door, the patrol suddenly turned back and was heading to the prison cell.
-Dam it, what the heck, they wern't supposed to turn back!
-What'll we do?!
-Jack this is our only one chance. Take something heavy and throw it away to take their attention. I will realease them ASAP.
-Ok..
-Now!
Jack threw small rock behind the patrol and as planned they rised the alarm and moved that way. Meanwhile Cole was untieing the hostages one by one. To his suprise he did it faster than expected. He took all of them and headed to the exit, while Jack was throwing rocks from the shade.
-This is excellent work Jack! Come we gotta withdraw.
-Roger.
Cole and Jack were almost at the exit when the unexpected happened. They heard screams heading the building. Even the simulation party were a bit confused, no more using simluation texts and actions. Cole crawled to the nearest window. What he saw was beyond his imagination. The simulation turned into reality. The mass of local factory workers were running in all directions, occasionlly falling down one by one. The shooting from factory was louder and louder. Suddenly he noticed the army shooting all the workers. Some of them ran toward the simulation building trying to hide. All the trial party spread around, hidding, or simply running away with workers. They weren't supposed to fight the real guns and bullets. There were only equipped with paintball guns. Once the army entered to building the screams turned into madness. Crying and death noises. The simulation party got under fire and few of them fell down on the ground. Sometimes finished without mercy on the floor. Cole's legs were paralised. Jack was looking for evac ways but he couldn't find any without unknown soldiers.
-Cole, wake up! We gotta go! Our hostages are already on their run!
-What? What the hell is going on here!?
-No time to think about it! This isn't a simulation any more! Hurry!
They simply had no choice but to ran away with others. Avoding bullets, covering behind random obstacles, running toward the forest. But they survived. Survived to live another day.
It was politics. Brotan simply showed off that they arn't at ease. They are always ready to take back what belongs to them.
Yet Cole reived his position in Elite Squad. Not for the carnage that happened, but for doing what he was told to. Suprisingly all the hostages are alive. Living their lives in the town or within the Jawa House.
[Present]
Irony.. When the memories bring you to the place you never wanted to come. Yet Cole continuing his pursuit after unknown assassins, he made it to the building he hold his Elite Trials. He was standing still for a few, looking around and breathing deeply...
Meanwhile, Helena together with Fox and others tried to recover from coma the unfortunate assassin. They brought him to the medical bay, tied and started to heal his wounds. While Helena was using her best abilites to keep him alive, almost all newcoming members of the family gathered to clear the destroyed parts of the house, bringing up the necessary tools. They all looked like a one brain. No one was standing still, everyone worked hard to fix the damages caused by assassins. Yet there was a damage to undo, that not everyone would want to. The half burned body of an assassin, lying on the bed, waiting to be woken up.
-Alright, I think the internal wounds are secured. The burns and cuts will heal in time. Who knows if they actually will. This one's future is very dark, I tell you.
Helena Revan, a medium hight woman with the look of an endless wisdome. Brown hair, blue eyes. One would say a normal woman living her life. Yet to think that her past is covered in the mist that almost no one ever got to know her. Her steps and pose only shows that she isn't someone to fool with. Such a grace and focus. No sign of hesitation of whatever she does.
People recognize her for her efforts, for her chilling aura, helpful hand and advices. Besides she is very skilled in self defence. So she is not an ordinary woman. She is in the council almostly since the begninning. She carries so far the most duties. Leading a self-defence school for volunteers, using her abilities in politics, making an interesting activities for entire House. Simply perfect person.
-Check the logs... Seems fine.. Pulse in normal.. Time to wake him up.
-Proxy, wake him up, Kaan keep him tied. He might to do things, since we used a lot of adrenaline and morhpine.
-Yes ma'am.
In short time, lying man opened his eyes. He took a look at the surroundings. He looked like he tried to realise his current status.
-So.... You've got me... Congratulations... *cough*
-First off, you're under arrest of your destructive actions against us. Secondly, you will be hold here as long as you tell us the truth behind your motives. Additionally, we have brought here someone who will actually enjoy your stay. Meet Bloody Raven. He will interriogate you, if you won't cooperate. And trust me. You will.
-I split on you. You deserve all what happened. I have nothing to tell you. This operation is beyond your understanding.
-He looks like a fanatic to me. Said Raven grabing some torturing tools. I love such types. Makes me listen to their mad screams even more.
-Ma'am Helena! We found that Bunneh got hit badly. He has serveral bone breaks and internal wounds!
-I hear you. Bring him in. Take Pearl with you. She will take care of him. Proxy, prepare the table. Someone call Podoplovik here. I get feeling he will know this organisation. She said it while looking at prisoner tattoo on the leg.
-Yes ma'am!
Not much time passed while all the requests were done. Podoplovik together with Pearl came in to the madical bay, with wounded Bunneh on stretcher.
-Put him down here, Pod, take a look at our guest, Pearl take care of Bunneh, I see he's in serious condition.
-Will do. I will need some assistance. Proxy, you look like you're doing nothing. Come, we will heal him.
While girls were busy with healing wounded friend, Podoplovik together with Raven were taking closer look at their guest.
-This tattoo.. Brings some memories.
-Oh? So you were the one that escaped and never got cought.. Pity.. Do you realise once they know you're here, your life will end?
-Heh... Like it should end 4 years ago? I don't think so my friend.
-Even so.. I am not telling you a thing. I guess you should know how we work. You should know it best.
-Well I do. But I've got a friend right here. Your bonds to the Crowns will dissapear as quickly as they appeared.
-Crowns Pod? What a name. You guys want to take over the world or something? Then I must dissapoint you, welcome to the reality. It's not a movie or a book. You will be simply treated as a terrorist against the law and our country. And I bet you're from Brotan. We have dealt with your people before. But I think it's time for you to tell us your story my friend.
Once the man smiled, both Pod and Raven started to pull out the truths about Crowns and their current plans.
[Forest]
As Cole found the place of his old trials, Zu was going the opposite way, deep into forest, to the lake Santia, to where the Jawa House water pool goes in. Once he got there, he quickly took a look at the surroundings. Trees, water, some ruins. Nothing special. Just a piece of nature.
Zu was walking slowly around the forest, like feeling something out there. He went by the footprints left behind, but he never noticed anything special. Then a man appeard from behind the ruins Slowly showing his face and removing long hair covering his eyes.
Zu then came closer holding his wakizashi hidden on the lower part of the backs. Once he came close enough, both of them were standing still in silence. Until Zu started.
-You.. I've seen you. From all people I've seen.. I wouldn't expect to see you doing all this.
-No offence, but.. I was tired of the past life. Nothing special happened. Always 'Respect others blabla and other crap'
Zu took step closer
-Why are you doing this? Were you paid? Bribed?
-It isn't about money old sensei. Never was. I am just doing what you taught me. 'Always look for another oppurtinity'
Then the unknown man reveals to be an old student of Zu's. As they were slowly revealing their motives on what to do next..
[Half year ago, Zu's dojo]
In a typical Japanese looking like dojo, Zu and Jin also known as Yondaime, were training some martial arts. Wooden floor, wooden doors, ceiling, everything wooden. Few candles, opened window and few training tools.
Jin was busy doing the repeats of his punches and kicks, while Zu was drinking his favourite tea.
-Keep going. Remember, what won't kill you, will annoy you
-Hai. And Jin continued his drills.
*Knock, knock*
-Come in.
-Councillor Zu, there is an urgent request of your presence at the ceremony hall.
-Oo, someone is going to be promoted?
-Exactly sir.
-Ha! I bet it's Shadow's Elite promotion. That boy has so much energy.
-As always you're correct sir.
-Alright let's go.
-Jin, once you've done you could clean the dojo?
-Hai.
-Why thank you.
Zu and messanger went to the ceremony hall, where Shadow was reciving his Elite contract. It took a while though, Zu came back to his dojo. He noticed absence of Jin.
*I guess he went sleep* he thought. *Alright, I will do the same. It's late actually, heh silly Shadow*.
The next day, Jawa greeted it as usualy, breakfast, some morning activites such as cleaning and working.
-Where is Jin? Zu asked Link
-To be honest, I don't know. Last time I saw him, he was quite ummm how to say... Depressed? It looked like he is lost or something.
-Interesting.. He didn't tell me anything. I've got something for him, so I guess I must find him.
-Up to you.
-Alright, see you later. I will be going to the town today. Had something to do.
-'aight.
As he left the House and went to the town, Link noticed Jin sneaking towards Zu, but he didn't bother to even act. He didn't know Jin well to even worry about him. Didn't take long before Jin cought up with Zu.
-Ah Jin! I thought you were gone? What's up with you lately?
-Well, I came to you with something I must tell you. It's rarther something you won't hear twice.
-What would it be?
-Well...
-Or stop, first off we need to visit one person in town. You will tell me later, plus I've got something for you. But first the meeting ok?
-O..Hai..
-Don't worry Jin, nothing we can't handle.
[1 hour later]
-There we go. According to my information, the man is on the second floor. Come.
Jin noticed Zu's smile even behind his mask, which he always wears. No one really knows why he wears it. It should be obvious that because Zu is a Ninja and in the history they always were masked. A sensei of many people and a Jawa Councillor. The reasons may be many, but maybe the reason is that, he must hide his real self, due to his past and present. He's the Jawa Tactical Ops leader. Like ancient clans of Japanese ninjas, Zu does almost the same job. Gathering information, eliminating threats, protecting those in need. A Ninja. Apparently many think that he's just a killer, an assassin, stealth guy.. But what lies behind that mask is only known to him. Wearing mask, weird clothes, black gloves, always keeping his swords with him, and a little bag on his leg. Propably items of instant use. His long black blond hair flow with the wind when he walks or runs. He seems to be a person that you want to be with. Hear his stories and learn from him. He obviously seems to went through many kinds of events. But why such a man, would worry about his comrades, or even smile like that. The closed eyes appear to smile for his hidden face.
-Alright, that door. Wait for me here.
-Ok.
-It will take just a few minutes.
Zu entered the room and Jin was walking around looking at the drawings and plants. After 7 minutes Zu came out the room.
-That's it. Now I need you to come with me.
Then they walked slowly in the direction of they House.
-You see.. you wanted to be like my ancestors. Living the life in shadows and be at least recognized. Anything is possible if you really want it. However nothing comes without a price.
Yet you have earned something for all your efforts and determination.
Here I grant you these Katana blade. It had no users yet. You are first to wield it. I must say I see a great potential in you. But there is a long, long read before you, full of choices, ups and downs, pain and sandess. But to achive something, you need to overcome all the nasty things life will throw at you. I just want someone to become my succesor in the future, and you are the most promising so far
Accept this gift and just flow with what is.
-It is... is... As Jin tried to stop the tears, Zu was giving him his very new sword.
-So much you did for me sensei, but... What I wanted to tell you.... is that... I have to leave.. There is something I found out lately and I can't stay in Jawa any longer.. It's the matter of my past.
-So it was it... Jin, I totally understand.. Don't worry boy, you can be yourself wherever you are. Always be yourself. Yet, I wish you could stay longer. There is much I wanted to show you.
-I'm sorry sensei.. I cannot. Not any more..
-Before you dissapear again.. There is something I need to tell you. No matter what, if you really want something, always look for another way to achive it. There is always another way.
-I'm sorry sensei..
[Present, forest]
-So it was it? This is your past?
-This is my life. I achived what I wanted, I am recognized here, I've got status, I can use my abilites you taught me. Nothing more I need.
-This isn't what I taught you. You joined some band of criminal sindicate.
-So what? You taught me that the evil and good are only points of view.
-Perhaps.. However, you got it all wrong it seems. I will give you only one chance to surrender imidiately and come with me. Because of your... past, I can make your sentence lighter.
-Don't make me laugh. I no longer follow your orders. Finally I can do anything I want on my own!
-This is yet to be proven. Said Zu, pulling out his swords.
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I didn't sleep, I swear. It was just this noise behind my window, so I couldn't resist to check it.
Right..
2nd Sep 2010
