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Date Posted: 21:56:15 09/24/05 Sat
Author: taurus2124
Author Host/IP: WNPP-p-203-54-44-104.prem.tmns.net.au / 203.54.44.104
Subject: Chapter 24
In reply to: taurus2124 's message, "The Rising Dragons" on 11:57:40 08/13/05 Sat

Chapter 24


Systems was a hive of activity and Birkoff was going about his duties monitoring his computers when Operations strode into the work area. Making his way over to Birkoff’s computer station, he noticed that he was a little edgy at his appearance, as he flitted between screens as if something had happened. Birkoff looked up and caught Operations’ eye and a worried looked passed between the two men.

“What is it Birkoff?” Operations asked irritably.

“We have just received a communiqué from Michael and Nikita.”

“And?”

“First team has engaged … but …”

“But what Birkoff?”

Hearing the exasperation in his leader’s voice, Birkoff replied, “They’ve got a Condition Blue.”

“Well what’s the hitch?” Operations admonished, noticing Birkoff’s fidgetiness.

“There was only ninety percent containment.”

“That means we still have a problem,” he said discouragingly. “Has the target been acquired?”

“No. He has evaded them.”

“Michael!” Operations bellowed into his comm. Unit.

Almost immediately Michael replied, “Yes sir?”

“The target is priority. Fix it!”

“Yes sir. We are on to something. We have a new location.”

“You had a location ... but he escaped.”

“Maybe there's another way. Request permission to go after Tony Wong?”

“I won’t tolerate ineptitude a second time Michael.” Operations declared before validating his request, “Permission granted. Just do it!”

“Thank you.”


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Tony Wong sat in his office pondering on what had happened at Charlie Yin’s boat this morning. What was to have been a routine exchange of money had turned into something much more. He had been incensed that the money owed to him was not forthcoming, especially after what he had said and threatened to do, if it wasn’t. Charlie Yin had been warned the previous day what would happen if he failed to meet his obligations.

“If you don’t want to see your son meet with an unforseen accident … I would suggest that the money be here tomorrow same time.”

Severing the finger of his son, Han, had been necessary to prove his point and not lose face in front of his client. When Tony Wong, the Hung Kwan and fifth in line in the Rising Dragons hierarchy, issued a threat … then Tony Wong always was obliged to follow through and that is just what he had done. For too long Charlie and Han Yin had been a big problem and a thorn in his side with their tardiness, defiance and excuses for avoiding payment. Although the two men had put up a valiant fight, his bodyguards had had to resort to more drastic and highly persuasive measures to subdue both Charlie and his son because they had not handed over the money owed for protection.

Tony had had enough of Charlie Yin and his evasive tactics. The next step would be to wipe him out completely. It was about time that Yin and his son were taught a lesson … once and for all. Confiscating his boat and livelihood would be the death knoll for Charlie and his family. In fact, he was a very lucky man that he wasn’t dead already. If it hadn’t been for the old lady and child being on the boat, Charlie and Han Yin would be dead.

As he sat in his office, Tong Wong speculated on the events that had occurred at the boat. Something was not quite right. All the other fishermen were compliant ... but not him. Why was it always Charlie Yin who caused him grief? There was obviously bad Chi around Yin and anyone who associated with or confronted him. Bad Chi meant bad luck and he was suspicious enough to feel worried, furthermore, Tony Wong thought he might rue the day that he didn’t follow through when he had the opportunity to eliminate them today.

Contemplating the situation on the dock, Tony also wondered about the two strangers who had shown prowess in martial arts. He wanted to know who the two black clad assailants were who had single handedly disposed of six of his best bodyguards. Just who were these two people daring to overpower and defeat his men? Who were they and more importantly, who sent them? Where were they from? Were they from a rival Triad or had they been sent to spy on him by Sun Yee Lok who may have found out that he was skimming off some of the Rising Dragons’ profit?

So many questions and no answers, and this frustrated and worried Tony Wong no end. Although confident that he had all bases covered, he certainly didn’t want to jeopardise his relationship with Sun Yee Lok. However, fear of his own retribution at the hands of their supreme leader would not be pleasant if he did discover his subterfuge.

His thoughts turned to his own predicament. Seeing that all six bodyguards had met their demise, it was best for him to beat a hasty retreat before discovery for his own personal safety. He had phoned through to his people to send a small, motorized sampan in order to escape the same fate. Arriving at the opposite side of Charlie Yin’s boat … out of sight … he’d made his getaway from the fishing boat by boarding the small craft that enabled him to escape detection by the man and woman assailants.

Merging in with other similar watercraft traffic on the harbour, it appeared as if he was going on about his daily business. In no time at all he had vanished into the safety of the steady stream of junks and sampans on the water. With discreet manoeuvres and without exposure, he’d made his escape before any other dire consequences. Returning to his base, Tony’s first priority had been to find out just who had come to Charlie Yin’s fishing vessel. Faced with this perplexing dilemma as to who were the two interlopers near the boat ... he had few options but to contact someone who may be able to shed light on their identity.

He reached for his phone.


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Play on text from TPR and TTBH

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