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Date Posted: 09:01:37 07/29/06 Sat
Author: taurus2124
Author Host/IP: WNPP-p-203-54-44-199.prem.tmns.net.au / 203.54.44.199
Subject: Chapter 69
In reply to: taurus2124 's message, "The Rising Dragons - continued" on 07:12:42 05/06/06 Sat

Chapter 69


Needing to find out just who this Jacques LeDeaux was, Michael typed the target’s name to access Intel contained on his file, however, his computer showed that access was denied to his profile. This immediately raised his suspicions. Why was it highly classified and by whom? There could only be one reason and one person who had seen fit to place this Intel under a secret access code. Nevertheless, nothing was beyond the realms of possibility for Michael. Typing a special code into the Vickers Log File, he waited for the necessary security clearance needed to access the secret files on Level 2. Inserting a small gadget into his computer Michael downloaded the codes as they materialised before his eyes. Once transferred, he quickly removed it, shut down his computer, and left his office.

Walking down several corridors until he was standing in front of a private elevator Michael keyed in a password. He surreptitiously looked around to make sure no one was watching him or more to the point following his movements. He entered the elevator and the doors closed after him with a whoosh. His fingers quickly punched the code … two-two-one-seven-one … into the keypad located on the wall and it quietly began to descend. The elevator continued down several levels, then stoped on seven. Using his gadget pad Michael plugged it into a port on the right of the elevator’s chamber. It immediately lit up and he keyed in the code once more. This time the elevator continued its descent before coming to a halt on Level 2. The doors opened to reveal a deserted small antechamber.

Stepping out Michael carefully looked around as the doors shut behind him. This undocumented area was not under surveillance, but there was always the possibility that someone with clearance could arrive unexpectedly without his knowledge, but that was a chance he was willing to take. Vigilantly confirming that there was no one there, Michael turned right and began walking down a small corridor partially lit with eerie green and pink lights. As he walked, he studied the various panels lining both sides. Each segment indicated a contained past Mission. All the current missions were lit up, but Michael ignored them and made his way to K316 … the highly classified terrorists.

His eyes scanned the panels until he had located the one he was looking for. Michael’s hand felt for the handle at the bottom of the panel and he inserted his fingers in the groove. Locating a button with his fingertips he pressed it. The shield immediately began to roll up to reveal a screen and port opening. Once the docking port for the panel was exposed Michael plugged in his gizmo then tapped in Jacques LeDeaux’ name. While the computer searched for Intel on the target he waited with resolve.

In no time at all several windows appeared. Scanning the Intel that materialized, Michael looked for the one he wanted to appear on screen. In a short time the terrorist’s name was emblazoned on the monitor followed by copious notes on his dealings. Internalising the major details and character traits of LeDeaux, he quickly scanned the Intel as it flashed across the screen. However a noise reverberating in the distance interrupted his perusal. Although tempted to read the remaining Intel Michael resisted wanting to avoid discovery by Madeline or Operations. He quickly depressed the download command. Parallel bars appeared on the computer screen indicating that the information on Jacques LeDeaux was being transferred to his office computer.

What seemed like an inordinate amount of time for the transfer to occur only took milliseconds to succeed. Immediately, Michael folded it up, pulled his panel out of the port, lowered the shield and returned to the elevator. Once he had secured the Intel on Jacques LeDeaux he gave Nikita the go ahead to contact Section One.

“Josephine.”


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Heading in the direction of his office, Michael passed through Systems where all operatives were engaged in their duties. However, before he had a chance to reach his office and look at the data he had secretly downloaded he was summoned to the Perch once again.

“Michael! … My office! … Now!”

Birkoff and Walter stopped what they were doing and looked up towards the Perch as soon as they heard the command bellowed over the PA system wondering what had got Operations so riled. It seemed that all eyes in Section were focused on the man in black who confidently strode towards the Perch as commanded. Section One’s best cold operative never looked frazzled; he always gave the impression of self-assuredness and control. The two friends shared a look as they watched the retreating back of Michael Samuelle climb the stairs to the Perch.


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“You wanted to see me?”

“Come in Michael.”

Standing as he always did when summoned to the Perch, he was a man who exuded strength with a deadly and steely aura of power his leaders had come to recognise was ingrained in their top Level 5 operative. Michael Samuelle was a man who showed no weakness in adversity and whose loyalty to the Section was unchallenged. However, where there was connectedness to another person emotionally, there was always a weakness to be found. As of yet he had not displayed his emotions towards Nikita openly although Madeline and Operations knew there was a worrisome closeness they could not deny. Her mission profile for Nikita could change all that this time.

Michael watched his superiors suspecting that he had been summoned because Nikita had finally informed them of Madame Cheung’s surprise visitor this weekend. Their next statement only confirmed that his suspicions were correct.

“We got lucky. We have received some Intel from Nikita that could play right into our hands.” With a gesture acknowledging his second in command, Operations continued, “Madeline has already profiled a special mission for her as a result of this information.”

“Nikita’s deep cover will only assist in capturing these terrorists and one in particular who has evaded Section One for some time.”

“Who?”

“Jacques LeDeaux.”

“We have to run this on an accelerated clock as we have a small window of opportunity.” Operations added.

“I see.”


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“Nikita will do whatever it takes!” Operations stated.

Standing there aloofly, Michael digested all the Intel parameters of the mission from his superiors. He failed to respond or show any emotion to Operations’ statement, instead his thoughts centred on their previous briefing in the Perch earlier.

It was all making sense now. The innuendo Madeline and Operations had paraphrased in the Perch had all been leading to this. It was exactly as he’d thought … Nikita’s real mission at Madame Cheung’s had always meant to be a Valentine one ... probably to lure Sun Yee Lok initially, but due to the current circumstances it would now involve this Jacques LeDeaux.

Stalking up to Michael, Operations’ voice spoke brusquely to him, indicating that he was not open to challenge on Madeline’s mission profile. “Do you hear me?”

In a whispered voice Michael eventually replied, “I heard you.”

“Good!” Continuing, Operations handed Michael a PDA, remarking, “All relevant Intel is on your panel and there will be no deviation from the profile under any circumstances. Is that clear?”

“Of course.”

"That will be all.”

Michael’s eyes revealed nothing and his blank persona gave nothing away to what he was thinking. He took the PDA, turned, and without a single glance towards either of his superiors, made his way from the Perch.


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Madeline and Operations watched from the Perch as he walked in the direction of his office. They knew that what was contained on his PDA would not sit well with him. He was not going to like what Madeline had profiled for Nikita that was for sure.

“Michael won’t like it.”

“We’ll deal with that if and when it arises. He's got to let it go.”

“What if he can't?”

“He'll get over it … or Nikita may be in jeopardy.”

“It’s a huge risk. It might end very badly.”

“It won’t”

“I doubt if it's going to be that simple. There's nothing that he won’t do to protect Nikita.”

“He knows the consequences if he disobeys orders.”

“Cancellation?”

“Exactly! No one is immune, and Michael knows that.”

“It may backfire … We’ll need a contingency.”

“I agree.”

Turning to look at Madeline, Operations asked, “Any ideas?”

Madeline's expression inferred that she had already given this some thought. “One or two,” she smiled secretively.

“Good!”


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Play on text from ... Hard Landing, GOH & BIS

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