Vision
Joana A Park
“Fontaine … Come in Fontaine.” Agent
Kelsey Bhang called.
“Shhhh...” I whispered as I put my
sight on the target.
I never thought I’d be doing this again
but it is what I was made for. I had no
other training and the training I
learned at Säkerhet Corp couldn’t be
used in any other profession.
Dianne had sought me out to join her
new team that consisted of I.T.
Specialist Agent Kelsey Bhang, two
new agents fresh from the academy
Agent Zack Lee and Agent Shirlekha
Bag, and myself.
Dianne had trained me so she knew I
was very good at what I did.
I had been away for a while raising
our son and being a wife which I
struggled at a lot.
After a lot of consideration and a lot of
discussion trying to convince Michael
everything would be ok. We agreed it
was time for me to return especially
after the visit we received from who
we believe was Mr. Byun years back.
“I got him. Should I take the shot?”
Zack assured.
“Wait for Fontaine.” Shrilehka replied
in a whisper.
“Shhhhh.” I replied again.
I took a deep breath and inched my
finger on the trigger.
“Dammit! Who the hell is that?” I
complained as another person entered
my view finder.
“OMG just take the damn shot
Fontaine!” Zack demanded.
“Its all good, Fontaine. Deep breath
and try again.” Kelsey said.
“I could have taken the shot,
Fontaine.” Zack complained.
“Good for you, Lee. No one asked
you.” I mumbled.
“Why do I always have to wait?” Zack
asked angrily.
“Because Fontaine’s your team leader
Zack. Now be quiet and stop being a
hot head!” Shrilehka replied.
“That’s bullshit. I hate this! She is
always dragging.” Zack mumbled to
himself.
As I focused again I could not believe
who it was. My eyes were surely
playing tricks on me.
“No way.” I whispered.
“Yes way?” Kelsey whispered back.
“No, no not you, Kelsey.” I added.
“It cant be.” I thought as I tried to get
another look at the persons face.
“What’s going on, Fontaine? Take the
freaken shot already.” Zack
demanded.
“I have the shot, Fontaine. Should I
take it?” Kelsey interrupted unsure.
“Eff This! You take the freaken shot,
Bhang. Come on!” Zack commanded.
“Stand by please.” I replied.
Right then the person turned around
and looked directly into my
viewfinder, as if they could see me. I
jolted back in surprise.
“Bunny?” I whispered confused.
“Bunny where?” Kelsey repeated.
“Huh? There’s no freaken bunny in the
shot! Where the hell do you see a
bunny Fontaine?” Zack added.
“Is that a code word of some kind?”
Shirlekha asked confused.
“Abort! Abort!” I commanded.
“Abort, why? I’m gonna take the
freaken shot!” Zack replied.
“Abort?” Shrilehka questioned.
“I said ABORT!” I commanded.
“10-4 Fontaine. Relax.” Zack replied
angrily.
“What the hell is going on, Fontaine?”
Dianne interrupted.
“Your chosen team leader is messing
up once again.” Zack mumbled with a
smirk.
“What the hell! Return to base, right
now!” Dianne commanded.
“10-4 boss”. Zack confirmed.
“On our way.” Shrilehka added.
“10/4.” Kelsey ended.
I quickly packed my bag and ran to
my car. I tried calling Michael on the
way home but he didn’t answer.
“Where is he?” I thought as I raced
home.
I quickly pulled into my driveway as
Michael was exiting the house.
“Hey honey, are you done with work
already?” Michael asked as he walked
towards me.
I nodded as I looked at him up and
down.
“Are you ok?” Michael asked.
“Where are you coming from?” I
asked.
Michael looked confused.
“From the house? What’s going on
baby?” He said pointing at the door.
I nodded as he kissed my head.
“Did you forget? I have that interview
today with the Musical company. For
the producer position?” Michael said
with a concerned look on his face.
I felt as if I was in a daze. I looked
around then back at him.
“What’s wrong, Kat? You look like
something is bothering you.” Michael
asked.
“Nothing, nothing is bothering me. I
just have a lot on my mind this
morning bunny.” I whispered as I
wiped my face.
Michael smiled as he walked towards
his car.
“Wish me luck.” Michael said as he put
his bag in the car.
“Good luck bunny.” I said as I watched
him drive away.
Suddenly my earpiece comes on and
startles me.
“Where the hell are you, Fontaine?”
Dianne said angrily.
“10 minutes away.” I said as I got back
in my car and rushed towards the
office.
As I pulled in, I see Zack and Dianne
standing by the front door. As I
approached, Zack walked away.
“What is going on with you, Kat? This
mornings simulation was easy,
especially for you. You are a seasoned
professional.” Dianne exclaimed.
“Nothing Dianne, I just lost the shot.
You know that happens sometimes.” I
replied with attitude.
Dianne nodded with disappointment.
“Then why didn’t you let Zack or
Kelsey take it? That is what you are
supposed to do. They are your team.”
She responded.
I shrugged my shoulders and walked
passed her into the lobby.
“Did you forget what your job is? If
you can’t handle this simulation, how
are you supposed to handle a real life
situation?” Dianne asked sternly.
I stopped quickly and turned to
Dianne.
“Come on Dianne, you know me. I
didn’t forget what my job is. I just lost
the freaken shot, ok.” I replied in
anger.
“That’s unacceptable Katya.” Dianne
countered.
I walked into the conference room
where Kelsey, Shrilehka and Zack
were. Dianne followed me in.
Dianne stood in front of the room as I
sat down. I could see the
disappointment in her face.
“Ok, I’m just going to say it. What the
hell happened this morning? You guys
aren’t working as a team.” Dianne
said addressing the room.
“Ask Fontaine who is hallucinating
bunny rabbits?” Zack mocked.
“Shhhh.” Kelsey added angrily.
“Its my fault. I messed up. We all
make mistakes, don’t we?” I replied
without hesitation.
Kelsey looked over at me and smiled.
“I know its just a training exercise, but
you are not one who makes mistakes,
Fontaine. Plus you have a team. Why
not use them?” Dianne said.
I looked towards Zack and he smirked.
“You know Fontaine, your team does
knows what they are doing.” Zack
said with a cocky tone.
“Oh my gosh Zack! Be quiet.”
Shirlekha stated.
“We have one more exercise tomorrow
morning. Then we take on this job.
There can’t be any more mistakes. I
chose you guys cause you guys are the
best, remember that. 6AM, same
positions.” Dianne said looking at a
file.
“10-4 boss.” Zack replied with
cockiness.
I remained quiet. Zack smiled and
walked out the room with Dianne.
I looked over at Kelsey and Shirlekha.
“You ok Kat, what happened?” Kelsey
asked.
“I heard you say bunny.” Shirlekha
added.
I looked around then moved towards
them.
“I swear I saw Michael there.” I
whispered.
“Oh damn, that makes sense now. You
call Michael, bunny. I get it now. I
thought you actually saw a bunny.”
Kelsey added with a giggle.
“They may have put him there to
check your mental status. I’ve heard
that sometime they insert people who
resemble your family members to see
if you’ll still take the shot.” Shrilehka
added.
“I’m not sure if that’s true Shrilehka
but it’s unlikely that Dianne would do
that. She’s never done it before.”
Kelsey countered.
“I swear I saw him clearly. He walked
right into the shot then looked directly
at me.” I explained.
“Maybe your mind is overworked.”
Shirlekha said.
I nodded in agreement. Shrilehka
tapped my shoulder and smiled.
“Don’t worry Kat. Go home and rest it
off and we’ll try again tomorrow. I
trust you with my life so I know this is
just a fluke.” Kelsey said with a smile.
I smiled and gave her a fist bump.
“Maybe I should go home. I haven’t
slept well since the baby went to stay
with my mom. I feel so uneasy. I don’t
know what it is though cause hes
visited my mom before.” I replied.
“Maybe you just miss him. Try some
meditation that might work.”
Shirlekha suggested.
“Yeah or just go home and relax. Take
a bubble bath. Even better, take a
bubble bath with your bunny.” Kelsey
said with a giggle.
Shrilehka gave Kelsey a high five in
approval.
I giggled as I got up to walk away.
“Sadly he’s busy today. Plus I have a
bit of research to do so maybe another
time. I’ll go home as soon as I’m done
though. 15 minutes tops. Promise.” I
said with a sad expression.
“See you in the morning then. I’m
out.” Shrilehka ended.
“Who could that have been?” I asked
myself as I walked towards my desk.
I sat a my desk for a minute, just
staring at my computer. I totally
zoned out.
“Katya! KATYA!” Dianne startled me.
I looked at her with a dazed look on
my face.
“You seem very preoccupied lately.
You sure you don’t want me to put the
team on the case alone.” Dianne
suggested.
“No, I’m ok. I’ll be ready for
tomorrow. I promise.” I replied.
“I’m putting my faith on your word
Katya. I can’t have you upfront if you
are not ready. You and other agents
can get hurt.” Dianne scolded.
I nodded my head in agreement.
I couldn’t understand what was going
on in my head. Were my eyes fooling
me? Or did I see Michael there? Was
my mind telling me I returned to work
too early? I know it was just a
simulation but he looked so real, even
though no one else saw him.
“There’s no way that was him, Dianne
wouldn’t do that to me.” I whispered
as I logged into my computer.
I took a deep breath and began typing.
“I wonder how everything is going for
Michael? I hope he gets the job.” I
thought as I looked into the case file I
was working on.
Right then my cell phone rang.
“Hello sweetheart.” Michael said.
“Hey whats up? I was just thinking
about you.” I replied.
“I’m done with the interview. And
guess what?” He said excitedly
“What?” I said with a giggle.
“I was offered the job. I can start next
week if I want. I even have my own
office. How about that?” He explained
excitedly.
“Congrats bunny! That’s so wonderful,
I knew you would get it.” I said
happily.
“I was so nervous but everything went
well.” Michael said proudly.
“Ah hmm.” I replied.
“Kat, are you ok? You are starting to
worry me, baby.” Michael asked.
“I’m good, no need to worry. I was just
reading something on my new case.” I
replied.
“Ok. If you say so. Well we have to
celebrate so we are going out for
dinner, no excuses, ok?” Michael
stated.
“Of course bunny, I’ll see you tonight.”
I replied.
“6 o’clock Katya, ok?” Michael ended.
“I’ll be there bunny.” I said pensive.
“Ok, love you.” Michael ended.
“I love you more.” I replied slowly
hanging up the phone.
I glanced at my screen, scanning the
page.
“Lets see what we are going after.” I
thought.
I read through the first files then came
to an abrupt stop.
“Documents sealed? Why are they
sealed? Dianne usually has them open
by now.” I thought.
As I picked up the phone to call Dianne
concerning the file, I glanced over my
monitor to see Zack approaching me. I
quickly hung up.
“Hey Katya, can I ask you
something?” Zack asked.
“Yeah, sure. What’s up?” I replied.
“Did you really see a bunny in your
shot? I heard you say that during the
exercise.” Zack inquired.
I nodded no.
“Bunny is what I call Michael. He is
my husband.” I whispered.
He laughed and looked around.
“Your husband? Why would you think
your husband would be a target in our
exercise?” He pondered.
“I didn’t and he wouldn’t be. It was a
mistake. Weren’t you at the meeting?
We talked about this.” I quickly
countered.
“Then why did you think you saw see
him there?” Zack pushed aggressively.
“Zack, just walk away. I’m not in the
mood to argue with you.” I stated
annoyed.
“Listen, you need to fix this bullshit
excuse you have because next time I’m
taking that shot. Even if its your
bunny.” Zack threatened with a
mocking voice.
I rolled my eyes and began typing. He
smirked than walked away.
“I’ll be at the shooting range, in case
you need me, team leader.” Zack
mocked from across the room with a
laugh.
I flicked him off with a smile.
“Ughhh! Stop thinking about this. It
was a mistake. I imagined Michael
there because I was thinking about
him, that’s all.” I recited to myself.
As I prepared for the upcoming case,
the day went by quick. I didn’t even
notice almost everyone had gone
home already.
“Hey! You’re still here? You’re not
going home tonight?” Kelsey asked as
she walked towards the door.
“Oh shit! What time is it?” I asked as I
snapped out of it.
“6 o’clock. Duh.” Kelsey replied.
I grabbed my phone and saw 2 missed
calls.
“Oh man, Michael is gonna kill me.” I
said as I rushed towards the door.
Half way through my drive, my phone
rang again. The number came up
unavailable which was strange
because no one had this number but
work and family.
“Hello. Katya Fontaine?” The voice
said.
“Yes speaking?” I replied.
“Did you really think you and Michael
could hide from me forever?” The
voice said with a laugh.
“Who is this?” I asked as I looked at
the caller id again.
“Its an old friend. I’m offended that
you remember me?” He added.
“Stop the games. Who the hell is this?”
I said sternly.
The phone suddenly went dead. I hit
the steering wheel in frustration. I
immediately called Kelsey.
“Hey Kat.” Kelsey answered.
“Hey Kelsey, Question. Is my phone
constantly monitored?” I asked
confused.
“Monitored?” Kelsey responded.
“Yeah, like I just received a weird call
from who knows who. Can you track
it?” I said quickly.
“Ummm, I might be able to. Let me
connect to your phone. Give me a
minute while I pull over.” Kelsey said.
I took a deep breath as I waited.
“Please hurry.” I replied as I waited.
“Umm Katya, that last call on your
phone came from your house.” Kelsey
said.
“My house?” How?” I replied.
“Yeah, the coordinates from my trace
end up there.” Kelsey explained.
“Really? Shit! Michael!” I said as I
began to rushed home.
“Is everything ok?” Kelsey asked
concerned.
“I hope so. I’ll get back to you.” I
replied.
“Keep me posted please.” Kelsey
ended.
“Who was that? What the hell is going
on?” I thought.
I quickly tried dialing Michael’s
phone.
“Ughh! No answer. Dammit!” I said
outloud.
As I drove I began preparing my gun. I
pulled onto our driveway like a bat
out of hell. I quickly ran in with my
gun drawn.
“Michael?” I yelled from downstairs.
To my left I heard our kitchen door
slam. I quickly went in that direction
to find the door open but no one in
sight.
“Oh what the hell? Bunny! Is that you?
Where are you?” I shouted from the
kitchen.
I crept up the stairs and through the
hallway slowly. Pushing every door
open. Just then Michael stumbled out
of the bathroom.
“FREEZE!” I yelled.
“What the hell! KATYA!” Michael
yelled.
“Are you ok? Did you leave the
backdoor open?” I responded.
“Of course I’m ok. What the hell! I was
taking a shower. Put down your gun.
Oh my god!” Michael yelled angrily.
“Did you leave the back door open?” I
continued angrily.
“Yes, I left it cracked cause it was
stuffy downstairs. I always do that.
Whats the problem Katya?” Michael
argued.
“I’m sorry bunny. I thought someone
had broken in and you were hurt.” I
said in a low voice but still scanning
around the room.
“Why would you think that?” Michael
questioned.
I shrugged my shoulders. Michael
nodded his head in disagreement.
“Are you sure it was a good idea for
you to return to work? What if the
baby was here? You would have
scared him to death.” Michael said in
a stern voice.
I suddenly had an awful feeling in my
stomach.
“Mom and the baby?” I said as I
turned around and ran for the phone.
“What’s happening? Katya. KATYA!”
Michael yelled.
As I dialed out, the phone kept going
to voicemail.
“Come on. Answer the phone Mom?” I
said.
“Katya, what is going on? Talk to me
baby. What is happening!” Michael
yelled grabbing my arm.
“On my way home I received a weird
call and I thought you were in
trouble.” I explained.
“A weird call from who?” Michael
asked upset.
“I don’t know who it was. It was just
creepy. Kelsey traced it to here.” I
explained.
He pulled me close and hugged me
tight. Suddenly my phone rang.
“Hello, Mom?” I said anxiously.
“Hi Kat, I saw you called me a few
times. Is everything ok? We were at
the park.” My mom said.
“It was a mistake, mom. How are you
guys?” I said calmly.
“We’re good. We’re home now. He’s
having a snack. No need to worry. You
know that.” My mother stated.
“I know Mom! Give him a kiss from us.
I’ll call you guys back in a bit. I want
to read him a bedtime story. Ok?” I
said with a giggle.
“Ok. We’ll talk with you then
sweetheart. Say hi to Michael from
us.” My mom replied.
“I will.” I ended.
As I hung up I looked at Michael and
smiled awkwardly.
“I’m sorry.” I whispered.
“I don’t know Katya but I don’t like
how you’re acting. Maybe you should
take more time. No one will fault you
if you did. Plus that call could have
been that team member guy who
doesn’t like you. You know, like a
prank call.” Michael suggested.
“I don’t know. Maybe I should take
some more time.” I said confused.
“I know you are great at your job
honey. I just don’t want you to get
hurt.” Michael said concerned.
I nodded my head.
“Do you still want to go out? I can
order in. Cozy night at home.” Michael
suggested.
“No no let’s go out. Today is your day!
We are celebrating you bunny.” I said
with a smile.
Michael smiled shyly.
“Let me shower real quick and we’ll
go, ok?” I said.
“Are you positive?” Michael asked
again.
“Of course.” I said as I kissed him.
We hadn’t had an evening together in
a long time and it was perfect. I
couldn’t even remember the last time I
saw Michael really smile. His laugh
and happy demeanor made our
evening complete. For a moment, we
were back to how we used to be. We
had been so wrapped up in our own
separate lives we hadn’t had time to
love each other like we used to. But
tonight our fairy tale love was back.
The next day, I arrived to morning
briefing a bit late. As usual, nobody
really noticed but Zack.
“Its about time you arrived, team
leader. Dianne said 6am not 6:15
slacker.” Zack said out-loud.
“Yeah good morning to you too, jerk.”
I replied annoyed.
“Looks like you had a really nice
night.” Kelsey said with a smirk.
I smiled and winked.
Just then Dianne entered the room.
“Good morning agents.” She said in a
cheery mood.
She smiled as she opened a file on her
desk.
“I have good news. We are going to
skip this mornings exercises.” Dianne
began saying.
“Do you think we should with Katya’s
constant mistakes?” Zack interrupted.
Dianne motioned with her hand for
him to be quiet.
“We have been given the go ahead on
the assignment. And I trust we all will
do well. Katya, you and your team
will fly out Friday, early morning.
Shrilehka and I will stay behind with
intelligence from here.” Dianne added.
“Are you sure you trust the entire
team?” Zack asked looking towards
me.
“You know what Zack, you are the one
that’s not trusted in this team.” Kelsey
argued.
Zack laughed out loud.
Kelsey mocked his laugh.
“Stop it Zack, it’s too early. I have
trust that this team will get the job
done. If you don’t think so I can
replace you with another agent.”
Dianne replied.
He nodded his head no as he looked
towards me.
“This assignment is confidential. No
spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends etc.
You know the drill. No contact.”
Dianne stated.
“You hear that Katya. You can’t tell
your bunny.” Zack mocked.
“Shut up Zack! What the hell is your
problem.” Kelsey said annoyed.
I rolled my eyes and smiled.
“You’re so annoying.” Shirlekha
added.
“You guys will be briefed Thursday
night with an early flight on Friday to
return Monday morning. Understood?
Easy, short case. The complete files
have been transferred to everyone’s
cell for review, if needed.” Dianne
ended.
“Oh damn Dianne, I forgot to tell you,
part of the file is locked. I couldn’t get
into it.” I said.
“I didn’t even get the file. Did you add
me to the email list.” Zack asked.
“Wait! What? That’s weird. Shirlekha,
can you check into that?” Dianne
instructed.
“Sure.” Shirlekha replied.
As she typed we all talked amongst
ourselves.
“Umm Dianne, it says file is corrupt.”
Shirlekha said.
“Let me get back to my desk and I’ll
look into it. You all have the original
file follow that for now. Ok.” Dianne
said as she walked away.
We all agreed.
I was excited to get back into work.
Strange to understand but I missed
working. I know its not your usual job
but its a job. And I knew I could do it
very well.
As I approached my desk I saw I had a
message on my phone. I sat down and
dialed to hear the message. At first I
thought it was a hangup call but then I
heard that voice again.
“Katya Fontaine, Remember me? I just
wanted to welcome you back to work.”
The voice said with a laugh.
I recognized that voice as the one who
called me the other day. Was this
Byun? Was he back to torment us? I
tried to dial back the call but the call
couldn’t be completed. Quickly I called
Shrilehka. I could have called Kelsey
but I didn’t want her to know Byun
might be back.
“Hey Kat, whats up?” Shrilehka
answered.
“Hey, could you do me a quick favor?”
I asked.
“Sure, what can I do for you?”
Shrilehka responded.
“Can you run my desk phone for
recent calls received?” I asked.
“Of course. What are you looking for?
Anything specific?” Shrilehka asked.
“All incoming call from last night until
now.” I explained.
“Ok. That’s easy. Your phone received
only 3 calls and all were in house.”
Shrilehka searched.
“In house, Really?” I said confused.
“Yes weird huh? All calls came from
Zack’s office. He’s probably making
prank calls. Geez, he’s so damn
annoying.” Shrilehka added.
“Probably. Thanks Shrilehka. That’s
all I needed. You are awesome!” I said.
As I hung up, I looked up towards
Zack’s office. He looked back at me
and then closed his blinds.
“Ughhh I cant stand him.” I thought.
I couldn’t believe this was Byun. I
really thought he was actually done
with us. But then, knowing Byun’s
character, I’m sure he’s been
searching for us since the day we
moved. But now, how was he calling
from Zack’s office. This building is
secure.
“Could Zack be involved with Byun?
No, hes not that cunning.” I thought to
myself.
Right then my phone rang and the call
was coming from Zack’s office.
“Fontaine.” I answered.
“Fontaine, Katya Fontaine?” The voice
said.
“Who is this?” I asked.
I looked towards Zack’s office.
“Oh I’m so hurt. You don’t recognize
my voice.” The person said.
I softly put down the phone and
walked quietly to Zack’s door. I
quickly opened the door to find Zack
sitting at his desk working on his
computer.
“What the hell Katya!” He said
startled.
“Are you on your phone?” I asked in a
soft voice.
“Does it look like I’m on my phone.”
He replied with an attitude.
I pointed to his phone and motioned
for him to pick it up. He slowly raised
the receiver to his ear.
“Hello.” He said.
“Zack? Oh damn, how strange. My line
didn’t even ring. Can you come to my
office real quick?” Dianne said.
He hung up the phone then looked at
me suspiciously.
“Are you psychic now? How did you
know Dianne was on the line?” He
asked confused.
“I didn’t know. I just had a call from
your office to my phone but it wasn’t
you.” I said.
“Maybe lines got crossed, that
happens sometimes. We are all
wireless. Who was it though?” He
responded confused.
I nodded as he walked passed me.
“I’m not sure.” I replied.
“Maybe you are just going crazy Kat.
Maybe it was Bunny calling, oohh go
save him.” He added with a laugh.
I slowly walk to my desk. I was
actually spooked by this. I needed to
tell Michael. As I reach for my cell I
saw I had a text message waiting.
“I hope to see you again soon.” The
message read.
It came from a private number so
there was no use in tracing it. As I
worked, I constantly kept checking my
cell. I couldn’t wait for this day to end.
As I arrived home I decided not to tell
Michael. I felt it would be safer for him
not to know.
But was it safer?
Was I putting him in a dire situation?
This could be just a bad joke.
Morning came quick.
“Ughhh.” I said in a groggy voice as I
reached for my cell phone to turn off
the alarm.
I turned over and smiled as I watched
Michael sleep for a few minutes.
“Sweet Bunny.” I whispered as I
caressed his face.
He smiled and slowly opened his eyes.
His smile always makes my heart
flutter.
“Bunny, I have to get ready to go.” I
said as I cuddled into him.
“I miss you already.” He said with a
smile.
“Yeah, me too.” I said with a giggle.
I turned around and cuddled closer to
him. He felt so warm as he wrapped
his arms around me.
“Promise me, you’ll be careful.” I
whispered.
“I think I should be saying that to you.
Don’t you think?” He replied.
“You know what I mean.” I replied
holding him tight.
“I know, I know baby.” He replied as I
peeled myself away from his warmth.
I got up and prepared myself to go.
While taking a sip of coffee my cell
phone beeped.
“Ok its too early for this.” I mumbled
as I grabbed my cell.
I noticed my cell was updating.
“An Update? Now?” I said as I walked
over to Michael who was still in bed.
“I love you bunny.” I said as I kissed
him.
“I love you too baby.” He whispered.
“Ahhh you are so warm. I don’t want
to leave.” I said hugging him.
“Yeah yeah but you have to go. I
know, I know.” He replied in a joking
tone.
I smiled and kissed him again.
“See you Monday.” I said as I walked
towards the door.
“Stay safe baby.” Michael said as he
waved with a kiss.
Quickly the car taking us to the
airport arrived. I shivered as I walked
down my driveway to the car. It was
so cold out.
“Hey.” I said as I got into the car.
“Hey.” Kelsey said in a nervous voice.
“Where’s Zack?” I asked.
“He requested to be picked up last.”
Kelsey replied with an attitude.
“What a diva.” I said with a giggle.
Kelsey giggled in response then stared
off into the distance. As we pulled up
we could see Zack waiting outside.
“He looks anxious.” I said.
“He’s such a fake. A hot head. You
know, he has been waiting for a job
like this all his miserable life.” Kelsey
replied rolling her eyes.
I giggled.
“Hello Agents.” He said upon entering
the car.
He always had such an annoying
condescending voice.
“Hey Zack.” Kelsey said.
I raised my eyebrows in
acknowledgment.
Luckily we quickly arrived at the
airport because the silence in our car
was deafening.
“Ahh man, I hate flying.” I said
anxiously as I walked towards the
gate.
“Don’t worry Kat, it’s a short flight.”
Kelsey assured with a smile.
“Yeah, I know but I feel uneasy as
usual. I’ve always felt weird about
flying.” I replied.
“You’ll be fine. You’re a big girl. Don’t
be a scaredy Kat.” Zack interrupted.
“Oh no, don’t start with the lame jokes
Zack.” Kelsey warned as she playfully
punched him.
My eyes scanned the airport gate as
we approached. The flight was a
special one so only agents were
scheduled on it. Strangely I didn’t
know any of them but then I had been
out of work for a bit.
“Agent Fontaine & team.” A man
called out.
“Agent Fontaine & team.” Zack
mocked in a deep mans voice.
I gave Zack a dirty look, raised my
hand and approached the man.
“Yes,” I replied.
“You can board. The plane is ready for
take off. We are only waiting for the
crew.” He stated.
We boarded the plane and prepared
for takeoff.
I glanced around. Zack sat near the
back which wasn’t normal but he
wasn’t normal.
Kelsey sat a few rows over. I saw her
turn on her Ipad then I saw a woman
approach her and tell her to turn it off
during take off. Kelsey looked over at
me and shrugged her shoulders.
“Hello Agents, I’m Captain Jackson.
We are expecting a smooth quick
flight. 1 hour flight time. No extreme
bad weather just a few raindrops on
the radar. So sit back and enjoy the
flight.” The voice said that came over
the intercom.
I couldn’t help but check out my
surroundings again. I don’t know if it
was my nerves but something kept
making me do it. There were 2 agents
to my left and 1 to my right. They
seemed preoccupied but then my mind
was in overload so I might have been
overreacting. As the plane took off, I
closed my eyes and took a deep
breath. I could picture the flight where
I met Michael and how he calmed me
down. I imagined his soft sweet voice
whispering in my ear.
“Ughhh. I still hate flying. Deep long
breath Katya. Deep long breaths.” I
whispered to myself.
Five minutes in, I was already
checking my watch for landing time. I
tried to keep my mind busy so I
wouldn’t freak out. The turbulence
wasn’t bad but I squeezed the armrest
at every little bump. I remembered
Michael holding my hand and smiling
as a calming tactic. As I came out of
my daydream my eyes caught Kelsey’s
Ipad screen. I could see she was
looking at a map. Quickly Kelsey
turned off her Ipad and came over to
me.
“Hey whats up?” I asked nervously.
“Kat, something is wrong.” She
whispered trying not to get attention.
“What do you mean?” I whispered.
She turned on her Ipad and pointed at
the screen.
“What are you showing me Kelsey?” I
asked.
“This is our plane flight route and this
is our plane.” She explained.
Our plane was going in a different
direction.
“What the hell? Are you sure that’s
us?” I replied.
She nodded yes and turned off her
IPad.
“Don’t react. Let me see what I can see
around us.” I whispered as I got up to
stretch and look around.
Zack was asleep in back and the other
agents were doing their own thing.
Nothing seems out of place.
“Kat, we’re down now. No service
what so ever on our phones.” Kelsey
whispered as she tugged on my jacket.
“Maybe we are going through a black
zone. Give it a minute.” I replied.
“Ok but I don’t think so. It’s so
strange.” Kelsey said concerned.
Zack’s phone suddenly rang with a no
service tone which immediately woke
him up. I heard him move but then I
heard a scuffle.
“Kat, I think we’re being skyjacked.”
Kelsey yelled.
Suddenly we were surrounded by men
and women with guns.
“What the hell is going on?” I said.
Suddenly over the intercom I heard a
very familiar voice.
“Hello Agent Fontaine and fellow
agents, please fasten your seat belts.
This flight is going on a slight detour.”
The voice said.
“Byun.” My mind immediately
thought.
“Can you take your gun out of my
face, it’s not like I can run away.” I
said to the man in front of me.
Suddenly Zack sees an opportunity
and runs towards the cockpit.
“I got this!” he yelled as he passed us.
“Don’t even think about it.” The agent
holding the gun to my face said.
There was nothing I could really do
because I was unarmed upon
boarding the flight.
As the scuffle in the cockpit became
more intense suddenly the plane
started to descend quickly.
My heart felt like I was going to
explode. I flew up out of my seat and
fell over onto the man holding me
hostage. We both slid down the aisle.
In my own scuffle, I didn’t notice what
everyone else were doing. All I heard
were screams. Then nothing. No
sounds at all.
At headquarters, Shrilehka received a
general distress signal on her laptop.
She quickly called Dianne.
“Dianne, something has gone wrong. I
just got a distress signal from Kelsey’s
Ipad.” She said in a worried tone.
“Can you track the plane?” Dianne
asked.
“Yeah, I’m on it.” Shirlekha said.
Shirlekha quickly typed to track the
plane. She gasped as she noticed her
tracking software remained blank. As
if the flight didn’t exist.
“Umm, it says tracking unavailable.
But the flight was there a few minutes
ago. I saw it.” Shirlekha explained.
“Track Kelsey’s Ipad or their phones.”
Dianne instructed.
“I tried tracking through her Ipad and
Katya’s cell too, and nothing. It’s as if
they have them turned off.” Shrilehka
replied.
“That’s impossible. How about Zack?”
Dianne asked.
“Ok? Weird thing happening, Zack’s
cell isn’t pinging at all. I’ve tried it
twice and same thing came up.” She
replied confused.
“What the hell is going on?” Dianne
whispered as she typed and watched
her screen flash with no plane info.
Shrilehka nodded as she tried to track
the plane again and again.
“Ughh still nothing. Come on.”
Shirlekha murmured.
“I’ll be right there.” Dianne said.
Shrilehka called the airport while still
trying to track the plane. They claim
to have no current info on the flight.
Dianne ran through the lobby into
intelligence headquarters.
“Anything new?” Dianne asked as she
entered Shirlekha’s office.
Shirlekha nodded as she continuously
typed.
“I called the airport. All they said was
that the plane was in the air for 15
minutes then disappeared off their
radar. They said they didn’t think
anything of it since it was a routine
flight and during storms they flash in
and out of radar. I explained to them
they needed to find this flight
immediately. Now I’m on standby
while they were working on tracking
the flights black box. At this point,
there is no malfunction or outage of
their equipment.” Shrilehka reported.
“What the hell? This is insane! That
plane could not have disappeared into
thin air.” Dianne said upset.
Dianne paced back and forth.
“Everyone on that flight was
authorized for this case. I don’t get it.”
Dianne said concerned looking
through the file.
“Unless someone snuck in.” Shrilehka
added.
“That would be impossible. Security is
super tight on these missions. Plus no
one but the agents knew about this
flight.” Dianne said as she dialed the
private airlines emergency number.
She paced back and forth fiercely.
“Come on, you have to have some kind
of info on that plane. How can you tell
me you have nothing when it left from
the airport less than 20 minutes ago.
It was supposed to be a secure flight.
Who do you have on the flight list?”
Dianne said frustrated.
Dianne remained quiet as the person
on the phone explained.
“According to our gate attendant the
flight crew was 6 instead of 5. They
had an extra unlisted pilot for that
flight. Then all the agents.” The lady
said.
“Extra pilot? For a 1 hour flight? That
would be your first clue something
wasn’t right. No one else was cleared
for that flight, not even last minute.
Do you have a name on who the extra
pilot was?” Dianne asked.
“No, we figured he was cleared since
he boarded the flight with the crew so
we didn’t check his I.D.” The lady
added.
Dianne hit her desk.
“Are you serious? This flight was not a
regular flight like you all assume. This
flight was an assigned mission
secured flight.” Dianne explained.
“I understand. I apologize for this
inconvenience.” The lady replied
nervous.
“Inconvenience? A missing plane is
not an inconvenience.” Dianne yelled.
The lady remained quiet. Dianne took
a deep breath.
“Ok. So what happens now? How do I
know where my agents are?” Dianne
asked furiously.
“I have contacted our supervisor. He
is looking into the matter as we speak.
All we could do is wait for his
findings.” The lady replied.
“Wait?! We have to wait? For his
findings? Our agents were on that
flight! And that flight is missing, what
are we waiting for? You are kidding
me right?” Dianne yelled into the
phone.
She hung up frustrated.
“What they say?” Shirlekha asked
nervously.
“Nothing. Nothing at all.” Dianne
said.
“What do we do now?” Shirlekha
asked.
“Wait. That’s what they said to do.
Just wait.” Dianne said upset.
As I came to, all I could see was
darkness. I could smell burnt fuel. I
slowly sat up in high grass.
“Did our plane crash?” I asked myself
as I cleared my eyes and looked
around.
I could see I was outside the plane.
How did I get there? I have no idea. By
the plane, I saw a small flames and
little debris. I could hear voices in the
distance. I stayed low so I couldn’t be
seen.
Suddenly I heard a whisper nearby.
“Katya? Katya? Where are you?”
Kelsey whispered.
“Kelsey. Oh my goodness, are you
ok?” I said reaching out for her.
“Yeah just a bit banged up but I’m
good. What the hell happened?” She
replied.
“I have no idea. I think the plane
crashed. But I’m not sure. Can you see
anything?” I said looking through the
tall grass.
“I can’t see shit! Wait! Look over
there. I’m thinking those people have
something to do with it. They don’t
look hurt.” Kelsey said pointing at a
group of people in the distance.
“That’s Byun.” I thought.
We watched as they approached Zack.
Quietly we sat in the darkness.
“Where is she?” Byun yelled.
“Where’s who?” Zack replied dazed.
“Agent Fontaine.” Byun replied.
“How the hell would I know?” Zack
cried as the men roughed him up.
“You are useless. You have always
been useless.” Byun said as he walked
towards the car.
Suddenly we heard 2 gunshots. Kelsey
looked at me terrified. I motioned for
her to remain quiet and calm.
At that moment, Byun turned towards
where we were.
“Did you guys look through there? I
saw movement.” He asked the men as
he pointed in our direction.
I motioned to Kelsey to follow me. And
began moving slowly. As I looked back
at Kelsey, she nodded no.
“Are you kidding me? You have to
come with me.” I whispered as I
returned to her side.
“No! Go get help.” She whispered.
“Come on Kelsey. This is no time to be
messing around.” I asserted.
“Seriously. Go get help! I’ll be fine.”
Kelsey added as she pointed at her
bloody leg.
“Oh shit! You’re hurt. Why didn’t you
say anything? I can’t leave you.” I
whispered.
“It doesn’t matter. I’ll be fine, Trust
me. Just go!” Kelsey asserted.
I took a deep breath and began
moving slowly through the field. Soon
I couldn’t see Kelsey anymore but I
could hear the men moving through
the high grass.
“I found someone.” The man yelled at
Byun.
“Is it Fontaine?IS IT FONTAINE?”
Byun yelled.
“No it’s not Fontaine, it’s Bhang and
she’s badly injured.” The man replied.
“Bring her but keep searching. If
Agent Bhang was there then Agent
Fontaine should be nearby.” Byun
replied.
“Yes sir.” The man replied.
That’s all I heard when I was hit from
behind and blacked out.
Moments later, I woke up, feeling
dizzy and disoriented. I could hear
voices but they were in the distance.
I felt movement.
Rocking back and forth.
As if I were on a truck bed and the
voices were in the cab. My hands were
tied behind me. I didn’t move but I
shifted my head a bit so I could see
under my blindfold. I saw Kelsey’s
hands tied next to me. She moved her
fingers so I could see she alive.
Suddenly the truck came to an abrupt
stop.
“Bring them inside.” The man said.
A hand grabbed my arm and dragged
me off the truck then inside a building.
He pushed me against a wall. Then I
heard a door slam.
“Kelsey. Kelsey.” I whispered.
“Kat. I’m right here.” She replied.
I shook my head to slightly move the
blindfold.
“Come here so I can pull off your
blindfold.” I instructed.
Kelsey slowly moved towards me. I
removed her blindfold, then she
removed mine. Quickly we removed
the zip-ties holding our hands.
“Are you ok? Where the hell are we?”
Kelsey asked concerned.
“I’m good. Are you ok? Hows your
leg?” I asked.
“I have a huge gash by my knee.”
Kelsey replied.
I looked around the room and noticed
we were alone. I ripped my sleeve and
tied it tight around Kelsey’s leg to
minimize the bleeding.
“Where’s the hell is Zack?” I
questioned.
“I have no idea but if he’s part of this
I’m going to kick his ass.” Kelsey said.
“This is some bullshit.” I replied as I
tried to find a way out.
At headquarters everyone was
scrambling around trying to get some
info on the plane. Finally Dianne
received a call. And it wasn’t what she
expected. She quickly called everyone
into the conference room.
“Everyone! Quickly please.” She said
as she motioned towards the room.
As everyone entered she followed in
with a somber look on her face.
“I have news about Fontaine and her
team on this mornings assignment.”
She said as she looked down onto a
piece of paper.
Shirlekha looked nervous.
“We are getting conflicting reports:
one says the plane crashed and the
other says the plane emergency
landed in a remote area north.”
Dianne said with a deep breath.
“Survivors?” Shirlekha asked.
“At this point there are no reports on
that but they are just beginning to
search the area. All I have is that
plane seems to be intact.” Dianne said
nodding her head.
The room went silent.
“Our Response Operations Unit just
arrived there for agent recovery. I will
be hearing from them shortly. Please
stay in touch for further updates.”
Dianne explained.
The room was quiet. The other agents
looked concerned.
“Don’t worry everyone we will be
investigating this. It’s our team and
we will find them. Remember they
have trained well for any situation.”
Dianne continued.
At home, Michael was visiting with his
mom with our son when he heard a
breaking news report. He walked into
the living room and stopped in front of
the tv.
“What the..” He whispered.
Quickly he reached for his phone to
call Katya. Her phone went to
voicemail.
“There is no way that was her plane. I
just saw a her few hours ago. What
the hell happened?” He said to himself.
He then called Dianne. Her phone
went straight to voicemail also. He
quickly turned off the tv and returned
to the kitchen where his mom was.
“Mom, I have an emergency. Can you
watch the baby?” He asked anxiously.
“Yes, of course. But is everything ok,
Michael?” She replied.
“I hope so. I just have to check into
something. I’ll be back as soon as I
can.” Michael said as he rushed out
the door.
As Michael drove to headquarters he
kept calling both numbers without
answers. He had a bad feeling about
this but remained hopeful. Upon
arriving he rushed into the building
and straight to Dianne’s office.
“What is going on Dianne?” He said
interrupting her call.
She motioned to him to hold on a
second while she spoke. Michael paced
back and forth nervously. He then met
eyes with Shirlekha and quickly
walked over to her.
“Shirlekha, what is going on? Was
that Katya’s plane? Will someone tell
me something.” He asked nervously.
She looked at him with a terrified
look.
He knew the answer so he rushed back
to Dianne’s office.
“Michael, close the door behind you
please.” Dianne said.
She motioned for him to sit.
“Was that Katya’s plane?” He said in a
loud voice.
“Yes. But hold on.” Dianne replied in a
somber tone.
Michael quickly began breathing hard
and fast.
“Hold on? What the hell happened? I
should have made her stay home. Oh
my God!” Michael reasoned with
himself..
“Michael please relax.” Dianne said in
a loud tone.
Relax? Are you serious? My wife is
dead!” Michael yelled back.
“This wasn’t an accident. I know she’s
not dead. I know this for sure.” Dianne
stated.
“What the hell do you mean by that? It
looks like a freaken accident to me.”
Michael asked confused.
“The Response Unit is there and there
are no bodies. No casualties. Nothing.
The plane is down but the crash was
due to a rough landing. Parts of it are
burning but the fires were set
intentionally not because of the crash.
Its as if it landed hard enough to send
the distress signal of a crash to cover
it up. Possible hijacking.” Dianne
explained.
Michael was so confused by this.
“Hijacking? But Why? This really
makes no sense. Wasn’t this a private
flight for this assignment?” Michael
asked.
Dianne nodded her head in
agreement.
“It makes sense if you think about it.
Someone hijacked the plane and
kidnapped them. Kelsey sent a distress
signal but we received it after the so
called crash. Her Ipad was found
intentionally smashed. But her watch
is still showing a signal. They all know
in case of kidnapping to hide any
tracing equipment. So I feel she hid it
on herself so we can find them” She
added.
“I don’t get it. Who would do this? Its
kinda extreme don’t you think? A
plane crash, really? I thought this
assignment was confidential. She
didn’t even tell me anything about it.”
Michael whispered.
“I have no idea. It was Agents only
confidential. No one but me, the
agents and the flight crew knew. The
security on the plane didn’t even know
the assignment or the destination. I’m
thinking the extra pilot had something
to do with this.” Dianne replied.
“Extra pilot?” Michael asked.
“Yes, we are looking into this breach.”
Dianne explained.
“Are you sure they are alive though?”
Michael asked holding his hands to his
chest.
“I know they are. Kelsey’s watch is
active. So I can see her heartbeat and
Shirlekha is working on pinging her
exact location. Her watch is moving
north.” Dianne responded.
“Dianne, That means nothing. Anyone
can be wearing it. It’s a freaken
watch.” Michael asked with doubt.
“Kelsey is an excellent agent. I know
it’s still on her. We are running her
recorded vitals against the ones
happening at the moment. They match
her.” She assured.
“So what now? Do we follow her
watch’s location?” Michael
questioned.
“You aren’t following anything. I’m
going to get a professional team
together and we are going to get
them.” Dianne instructed.
“I want to be on the team Dianne. I
need to be on the team.” Michael
asserted.
“Absolutely not Michael, that’s
impossible. You are a civilian and
have no training in this. Plus Katya
would not allow it.” Dianne
countered.
“At this point Katya has no say. We
don’t even know if she’s even alive. Put
me on your team or I will go on my
own. I need to find her.” Michael said
getting up from the chair.
“Michael, come on. Leave it to the
professionals. Katya will not be ok
with me putting you in danger. I can’t
do it.” Dianne stated.
“Ok then the professionals can meet
me there. I’m not stopping them.”
Michael said.
“Michael, you can get yourself killed.
You can get Katya and her team
killed.” She added.
“Your team can get them killed too.
I’m going Dianne whether you like it
or not.” Michael replied sternly.
“Ok. ok. Wait a second. Do you have
gun training? Do you own a gun?”
Dianne asked.
“Does that really it matter right now.
Yes, of course I do. Katya insisted I get
one a while ago.” Michael replied.
“Ok then come on. I need to assemble
the team. But you will need to follow
the leaders directions ok? Its for your
own safety.” She instructed.
“Ok ok, fine. Let’s go. We are wasting
a lot of time here.” Michael ended.
Walking towards the conference
room, Michael received a text
message.
“You have 45 minutes to get to me or
Katya dies. I’ll be waiting for you at
the abandoned psych hospital. Come
alone.” It read.
Michael quickly shared the text with
Dianne.
“Who the hell is that?” Dianne asked.
“It has to be Byun. He’s the only
person who’d want to hurt her to get
to me.” Michael replied.
“Really? When was the last time you
heard from him?” Dianne responded.
“Its been years. I thought he had given
up on me already.” Michael added.
“If it’s him, the team is in extreme
danger.” Dianne said.
“Yes and now it’s really personal, he’s
got Katya. You need me on that team,
Dianne.” Michael added.
“Ok fine. I think have the perfect plan.
Lets go do this!” Dianne said as she
entered the room of agents and began
preparing for our recovery.
At the abandoned psych hospital, two
guards came into the room we were
being held.
“Stand Up.” A mans voice said sternly.
“She can’t, her leg is hurt.” I replied.
“No one asked you to speak. Get up!”
The man yelled.
I got up and helped Kelsey to get up.
“I see you took off your blindfolds and
cuffs. Good job!” He added.
“I told you they would have taken
them off. You owe me $20.” He joked
to the other guard.
The other guard laughed.
“Welcome.” the second guard added.
Now with the door open, I scanned the
hallway to see if I recognized where
we were because in our room the
window were too high up on the wall
and I couldn’t see out.
“Your host will soon arrive to see
you.” The man said as he walked
around us.
“Where’s Zack?” I asked.
“Who is Zack?” The second man asked.
The first man ignored me and smiled.
Kelsey looked over at me. I could tell
she was afraid. I need to find a way
out of here so I pretended to help
Kelsey so I can see out the door again.
As I looked towards the door Byun
appeared.
“Agent Fontaine. Agent Bhang.
Welcome. I wish it was under better
circumstances though. I’ve missed
you.” Byun said coming towards us.
“What do you want Byun?” I asked.
“You know what I want and I’m sure
he’ll be here soon to try to rescue you.”
Byun replied.
I looked at him concerned.
“Oh don’t worry I wont hurt you two.
As soon as Michael gets here, I’ll let
you go. But as for him, we’ll see how
everything goes. You know Michael
and I have pending business.” Byun
assured.
“Michael has no business with you.” I
replied in defense.
“You think?” Byun taunted.
He smiled and motioned to one of his
men.
“Get them chairs. I don’t want them to
think I’m not a gentlemen.” He
taunted.
He then looked at Kelsey.
“And someone please get her first aid.
Geez, haven’t I trained you all better
than this.” Byun said annoyed.
Byun’s phone suddenly rings. He
smiles and points it towards me.
“Look who it is?” He said excitedly
pointing his phone at me.
He answers it swiftly.
“Michael. Oh, you are on your way.
Wonderful! This isn’t a party so make
sure you come alone, ok.” Byun said in
a fake happy tone.
He looked over at me and smiles.
“Of course they’re alive. They are
perfectly fine. The business is between
us not them. I just borrowed Katya for
a minute. You know, to get your
attention.” Byun added.
He hung up and smiles.
“Make yourselves comfortable. It’s
going to be a bit.” He said as he
walked towards the door.
He then looked towards his men in
anger.
“And bring them some water and food.
They are probably hungry. Oh my
goodness, you men are slacking.”
Byun instructed his men as the door
closed behind him.
“I got to get out of here.” I said as I
looked around the room again.
“There’s no way out but through that
door.” Kelsey said.
“We can take them.” I said.
“We can but its risky, they have guns.”
Kelsey said concerned.
“I can’t just sit here and let him kill
Michael.” I said frustrated.
“I know. Let me think a minute.”
Kelsey replied with a deep breath.
Right then the door opened again. The
man put down two trays of food and 2
bottles of water.
“Here you go. In case you get hungry.
Make sure you drink water.” He said
sliding the trays towards us.
Abruptly his radio breaks our silence
and he became preoccupied by that.
“There is a security breach. Someone
has entered.
the facility. Everyone to your posts.”
His radio said.
The man grabbed at his radio and said
“I’m with the prisoners.”
“Leave them and get to your
designated location. Now!” The man
on the radio commanded.
The man quickly walked out. We
watched him in silence.
“Did you hear the door lock?” I
whispered.
Kelsey nodded yes.
“Its a digital lock, right?” Kelsey
replied.
“Can you?” I asked motioning to the
door.
“Hold on, let me get my watch from
my waist band.” Kelsey said.
“Your waist band?” I asked.
“Yeah. When the plane got hijacked I
shoved it in there so I can be located
by our team. You know, in case we
were dead.” Kelsey explained.
“Wow. Good idea.” I complimented.
I looked around the room as I planned
out our escape. Kelsey quietly worked
her magic.
I suddenly heard a slight click. I smile
at Kelsey then I walked towards the
door and turned the knob slowly.
“Oh shit! It freaken worked. You’re a
master.” I whispered.
Kelsey nodded yes.
“Ok, Lets go.” I commanded.
“No. They can catch the two of us. You
go get help then come back for me.
Plus our rescue team will find me. My
watch says they’re here already.”
Kelsey suggested.
“But If I don’t return quickly and they
come back they’ll kill you. Come on,
we’ll take it slow.” I said concerned as
I slightly pulled at her arm.
“Don’t worry about me. I can handle
it. Just go Kat. Michael might need
your help. GO!” Kelsey said.
I sat for a minute with my eyes closed
trying to create my strategy.
“GO KAT!” Kelsey said breaking me
out of my thoughts.
“Ok, I’ll be back for you. I promise.” I
said as I hugged her.
“I know.” Kelsey said with a smile.
I pulled the door open slowly. I took a
deep breath and poked out my head,
looking in both directions for
cameras. Walking out I noticed the
building was in such bad condition.
“I think I know where we are at. We
are at the abandoned psych hospital.”
I whispered to Kelsey.
“Oh man, I’ve seen this place on tv.
This place is so creepy.” Kelsey
replied.
“I’ll be back.” I reassured Kelsey.
I closed the door quietly and
proceeded down the hall.
As I turned the first corner I heard a
noise to my left so I hid in a broom
closet.
Mean while outside the building,
Dianne had dispatched the first rescue
team to enter through the north side
and was preparing with Michael and
the second team to infiltrate through
the south.
“Everyone has their orders. Follow
them to the T. This is a huge facility so
be careful at every turn. We have no
idea where Byun is and he’s
dangerous, so stay alert.” Dianne
instructed sternly.
whispered to himself as he looked for
reassurance from Dianne.
The team got into position and entered
through the south of the building
swiftly.
The building was mostly empty.
I wandered the hall with no problem.
Turning into another part of the
building, I heard voices in the distance
so I hid again. As they passed me they
spoke about Byun. I needed to find
him before he noticed I was gone
because he would surely kill Kelsey
and Michael.
I snuck down the hall into another
room. It looked like a make shift
locker room. I began opening the
lockers looking for any thing that
could help me. After 4 lockers I felt
helpless.
“Come on. Come on.” I whispered as I
opened doors.
At the fifth locker I was surprised to
find uniforms.
“Yes. That’s it baby.” I said as I pulled
a uniform out.
I quickly changed in to it.
“Its a bit snug but it does the trick.” I
mumbled.
Looking to my left I saw a hidden
cabinet.
“There has to be guns in there.” I said
to myself.
I began to search under it for a key
and found nothing. I stretched and
reached on top, sliding my fingers
across the cabinet top. To my surprise,
there it was.
“Oh yeah baby.” I said in excitement.
I opened the cabinet to find a few
unloaded guns and bullets. I
immediately grabbed a gun and
loaded it, then I filled my pockets with
extra ammo.
“Ok now, where are you Byun?” I
asked myself as I made my way back
out into the empty hall.
Down the hall some of his men stood
by a desk. I watched from behind the
corner. As I stood there the heating
system turned on over me and I
became startled.
I looked up to see the ceiling was
unfinished. At that moment they
started coming my way so I scaled the
wall and climbed up into the open
rafters. In seconds they were passing
under me.
“Shit that was close.” I thought as I sat
still looking down at them.
As they passed, the last guard turned
and looked toward where I was
sitting. Luckily I had moved one of the
ceiling tiles over so I could hide better.
They all piled into an elevator going
down. I watched as the elevator went
2 floors down. I quickly got down and
ran towards the desk. I hope they had
left some clues that could help me.
Suddenly the elevator dings and the
doors open. I dropped down and
pushed myself under a back counter.
A guard gets out and walks towards
the desk. From where I was hiding I
could see his feet walk towards the
desk then away again. Abruptly he
stopped in his track and turned back
towards where I was. I held my breath
and grasped my gun.
“Jamison, where are you?” His radio
suddenly said.
“I’m on my way captain, I thought I
heard something in the east hallway.”
He replied while staring at the area
where I was.
“Get down here. We need you
Jamison.” The radio responded.
“10/4 Captain. On my way now.” He
ended and walked away quickly.
I slid out and sat against the counter
trying to catch my breath.
“What the hell is all this?” I asked as I
glanced around.
“How do I get to Byun?” I asked
myself as I noticed a map that was
affixed to the desk.
whispered as I slid my finger across
the map.
“It has to be in the main building,
right?’ I asked myself looking down
the hall.
I began walking down the hall
following the direction the last man
went.
“I can’t take the elevator. It will take
me directly to those guards.” I
thought.
As I turned, there was a long dark
hallway. Lit up by only windows.
“This is scary movie material.” I said
as I slowly entered the hall.
I rushed towards them and stopped.
“This place is freaken terrifying.” I
whispered as I wiped away spider
webs.
I ducked then peeked out.
“Freaken frosted windows.” I
whispered.
I couldn’t see much. I could only see
bits and pieces through the cracks. I
suddenly saw Byun in between the
cracks of the windows of the office
across the building. He was talking
with someone.
“There you are you piece of shit!” I
whispered.
I inched up to try and see again. He
seemed to be in an argument with
someone and now he was pointing a
gun at the person.
“Who’s he arguing with? I whispered.
Then they shifted a little and for one
second I could see. I couldn’t believe
my eyes when I saw who it was. I
gasped in horror.
“There’s no way.” I thought.
I looked again but couldn’t get a view
through the cracks.
“I have to be hallucinating again.” I
said as I tried to see again.
I leaned against wall under the
window.
“That can’t be Michael. Please tell me
that’s not him.” I said to myself.
Right then I hear a huge bang.
“What the hell!” I whispered as I
covered my ears.
I looked up again and I could only see
Byun standing. He pointed his gun
down and shot again.
I fell down into a fetal position.
“Oh My God! He shot him. He shot
Michael!” I whispered as I tried to
regain my composure.
“Breathe… Breathe...” I said to myself
I began shaking uncontrollably.
My mind was shocked with what I had
just witnessed. He killed Michael in
cold blood.
“What do I do now? I need to get over
there right now.” My mind repeated.
In the distance I heard voices then
heavy footsteps. I rapidly jumped over
another counter and hid.
At the same moment, Zack and 2 men
enter the cell where we were being
held at to retrieve Katya and Kelsey.
“Where’s Fontaine?!” Zack yelled as he
looked around the cell.
“I don’t know. I was knocked out and I
just came to.” Kelsey said getting up
from the floor and rubbing her head.
“You? Knocked Out? That’s a freaken
lie. Katya would never hurt you.
Where is she?” Zack yelled.
Zack moved face to face with Kelsey.
“How did she get out!” Zack yelled as
he patted her down for weapons.
Kelsey shrugged her shoulders.
“Where’s your watch?” Zack yelled at
Kelsey’s face.
“I didn’t bring it.” Kelsey replied.
“You always wear it. I don’t think I
have ever seen you without it.” Zack
countered.
Kelsey turned her face away.
“That’s how she got out. I can’t believe
they didn’t take it from you. How
stupid!” Zack said angrily hitting the
door.
He then turned towards the men and
motioned for them to help Kelsey.
“Guess what? You are dead now,
Agent Bhang. Your buddy Agent
Fontaine just gave you a death
sentence.” Zack threatened.
Kelsey lunged at him.
“I knew you were part of this. You
piece of shit. You were never part of
our team.” Kelsey yelled as she
punched his face.
Quickly the two men held Kelsey back.
“Katya will get you back for all this
Zack, trust me.” Kelsey yelled as she
was lead away.
“Not if I get her first, Agent Bhang.”
He yelled condescendingly.
Zack quickly ran down the opposite
hallway looking for Katya.
“Where the hell are you, Katya?” He
yelled.
Turning a corner he pulled his gun.
“You are dead Katya! Might as well
give up.” Zack said as he opened a hall
closet.
elevator.
“Byun is going to kill me when he
finds out Katya escaped.” He said to
himself.
I blindly made my way out the
hallway and into the connecting area
of both buildings. I looked around and
ran into the other entrance. It felt as if
I had been walking forever. So many
hallways. It was like a maze.
Entering the last hallway, I leaned
against the wall and prepared my
gun. As I walked, I saw and empty
room so I slid into it to regroup. I had
no idea where I was going so I had to
think. So I made no stupid mistakes.
The thought of Byun killing Michael
dominated my mind though.
Tears suddenly streamed down my
face. I wiped them as I peaked out to
make my descent down the hall.
“Where the hell are you?” I said again.
I could see two men were approaching
so I ducked into another room. This
room was terrifying. It had wall to
wall pictures of me and Michael with
out faces scratched off.
“What the hell is this?” I said as I
walked around the room looking at
the pics.
My heart was racing.
“He’s been watching us all along.” I
said as I opened a file cabinet full of
files with our whereabouts.
Suddenly I heard Byun’s voice
through the connecting wall.
“It took you guys long enough. Please
remove this piece of shit from my
office. I’m tired of looking at him.”
Byun commanded.
I supposed he was referring to
Michael’s body. I leaned against the
wall. I could see the men carrying out
a man’s body. My first instinct was to
run to him but I felt I had to avenge his
death. I controlled my breathing and
moved slowly to the doorway. I
peeked out and looked both ways.
I took two steps and grabbed the door
knob. With one swoop, I opened the
door to find Byun standing by the
window.
“Don’t freaken move.” I said.
He smiled and nodded his head.
“You are too late, Katya. Your bunny
just left here.” He said jokingly.
“I’m not here for Michael. I’m here for
you.” I said holding back my tears.
With not a care in the world, he
started pouring water into a cup.
“Would you like some tea?” He asked.
“I told you not to move.” I demanded.
“Katya, no one knows your here. So
who are you waiting for? If you are
going to shoot me, go for it.” Byun
said.
I pointed my gun at him. Finger on the
trigger. Ready to shoot.
“I just killed your husband. My secret
left with his last breath. Does that give
you incentive to end this now or am I
going to have to grab my gun and
shoot you first.” Byun added.
Suddenly the door flies open.
“Byun, Katya has escaped.” Zack said.
Standing behind the door I pointed my
gun at it. Byun looked towards me
then towards Zack as if he was giving
him a sign I was behind the door. I
quickly pulled the trigger. Zack hit the
floor.
“You just shot one of your own.” Byun
said.
“He’s never been one of mine. Now its
your turn.” I said as I approached
him.
He stood unaffected.
“Shoot already!” He yelled.
“Doesn’t the anticipation make you
crazy.” I taunted.
I was face to face with Byun.
“Get on the floor Byun!” I commanded.
He slowly began to kneel. I held the
gun to his head. And I click the trigger.
“You killed Michael.” I whispered.
He smiled like I was saying something
funny.
“Now I have to kill you.” I said as I
click the trigger again.
He jumped in terror.
“Dropped it Katya.” I suddenly heard
Zack say.
I could see through the glass reflection
that he had a gun pointing at me.
As I planned in my head what was
going to be my next move I heard a
loud pop. I felt warm liquid run down
my back.
Byun stood up, looked at me and
smiled.
“Now you can be with Michael.” He
said as he pushed me.
I instantaneously felt excruciating
pain and fell down. I couldn’t move. I
just watched as he walked towards the
door.
“Wait Byun! You can’t leave me here. I
brought you Fontaine. I killed her for
you. Help me.” I heard Zack say.
Byun stepped over me and stopped in
front of Zack.
“Yes Zack, thank a lot for that. I
appreciate your dedication but I can’t
leave any loose ends.” Byun said
condescendingly
“WHAT!” Zack replied.
He then pointed his gun at Zack.
“Come on Byun, I can be of great
help.” Zack begged.
Byun nodded then shot Zack twice.
As Byun ran down the hall. My vision
faded in and out. The pain was
horrible. I knew I was critically
injured by all the blood under me. I
shivered as I tried to move but I was
going nowhere.
“I’m sorry Michael. I let you down. I’ll
always love you Bunny.” I said as I
stared off.
At other side of the facility the team
found Kelsey.
“Did you guys find Fontaine.” Kelsey
said.
“Not yet Kelsey. This is a big facility.
But they are looking for her
diligently.” Shirlekha said.
“Also find Zack, he’s responsible for
this.” Kelsey commanded as she was
helped her onto a stretcher and taken
to an awaiting ambulance.
“Ok we are working on it Bhang, now
sit still so they can take your vitals.”
Another agent demanded.
“KATYA! KATYA!” Kelsey yelled.
“Please Kelsey relax. We will find her.
I’m going to go now to get her ok.”
Shirlekha promised.
I could hear Kelsey but she soon faded
out. While Kelsey was coming out the
facility. Michael approached her.
“Kelsey Oh my god! Are you ok?
Where’s Katya?” He asked.
“I don’t know but they are looking for
her.” Kelsey said as she was put into
the ambulance.
Michael watched as agent after agent
came out with men in hand cuffs but
still no Katya.
“Where is she? Come on Katya. Come
on baby.” He said to himself.
At that moment, a man bumped into
Michael. Michael turned to look right
into his eyes.
“Byun?” Michael whispered.
Byun looked at him Michael confused.
“I killed you.” Byun said with a laugh.
Michael reached out to grab him.
Immediately Byun pushed him and
started running.
“BYUN!” Michael yelled.
Michael pulled his gun and pointed it
but Byun was too far so he began
chasing him.
“STOP! STOP HIM!” Michael yelled as
he chased him.
Dianne quickly turned and followed
behind Michael.
“Go! Go! Follow him!” She yelled to
some agents for back up.
Suddenly her radio went off.
“We found her. We found Katya.”
Shirlekha said.
“10/4 agent.” Dianne replied.
murmured.
“She’s what?” Dianne replied.
“She’s gone, boss. We found her body
and Zacks too.” Shirlekha confirmed.
Dianne stood frozen.
“We are coming out. Are you nearby
for I.D.?” Shirlekha asked Dianne.
“Yeah.” Dianne whispered somberly.
She stood staring at the front doors.
The feeling of dread filled her body. As
the first gurney came out, Dianne
wiped tears off her face. She moved
the blanket to see Zack.
“Yes. That’s Agent Zack Lee.” She said
quietly.
“How long before you bring out the
second body?” Dianne asked in a
trembling voice.
“About 10 minutes, we are securing
the area for CSI.” Shirlekha said.
“10/4 Agent.” Dianne mumbled.
In the distance, Dianne could heard
yelling. She ran up to the area to
investigate. Upon arriving, she could
see Michael and other agents pointing
guns at Byun. He stood there smiling
with his hands up.
“Michael lower your gun.” Dianne
said as agents approached Byun to
arrest him.
“Not until he tells me where Katya is.”
Michael replied.
“Put it down Michael.” Dianne said
grabbing the gun out of his hand.
Michael stared at Byun as he was led
passed him to a police car.
“She’s dead.” Byun whispered at
Michael as he passed.
Michael quickly turned to Dianne.
“Come on.” Dianne said somberly.
“Is she’s dead?” Michael asked
confused.
They slowly walked towards the door.
Right then the last gurney was coming
out. All agents stood still and watched
as it was pushed out.
“Boss?” Shirlekha said as walked
towards Dianne.
Dianne looked at Michael. Michael
looked away trying to hide his tears.
Dianne reached in and pulled out her
hand then looked over at Michael.
“That’s her. She never takes off her
weddings.” Michael said in between
tears.
Michael leaded over and hugged
Katyas body.
“I love you.” Michael whispered as he
kissed her hand.
Michael then looked at the police car
where Byun was sitting in.
“I’M GOING TO KILL HIM!” Michael
yelled as he ran towards the car.
Byun made fake crying faces to him
through the security of the car
window.
“Michael, no.” Dianne said pulling his
arm.
He looked at the ambulance holding
Katya then broke down.
“I’m so sorry, Michael.” Dianne
consoled.
“Oh my god! What do I do now?”
Michael cried.
“Take it easy Michael. We will help
you with this.” Shirlekha added as she
put her arm around him.
He sat in the car with tears streaming
down his face.
“I should have told her not to go back
to work. I wasn’t happy with that
decision..” Michael mumbled as
Dianne got into the driver seat.
“She would have done it anyways. You
know her.” Dianne countered.
Michael took a deep breath.
“I don’t even know what to do in a
case like this. In reality, I thought
she’d be burying me when we got old.”
Michael said wiping his tears.
“Do you want to say goodbye to her
privately?” Dianne asked.
Michael nodded no while holding his
face.
“I said goodbye already. I want to
remember her with her big smile not
like that.” Michael said in between
tears.
“Don’t worry then. If its ok with you,
we will handle all the arrangements.
You go rest and I’ll be in touch, ok.”
Dianne replied reaching out for his
hand in comfort.
“Oh my god, how about her parents?
How am I going to tell them this.”
Michael whispered.
“If you’d like, I can call them. Its no
problem.” Dianne offered.
“No that’s ok, thank you. It would be
best if I told them.” Michael replied.
“Anything you need I’m here for you .”
Dianne assured.
Dianne and Michael rode in silence.
She felt this was the longest drive of
her life. She had never lost an agent.
“I’m just a phone call away ok.”
Dianne told Michael.
He nodded and walked towards his
home. Upon entering he broke down.
He shattered the plates that were on
the table then hit the wall.
“Why? Why my Katya?” Michael
asked out loud as he entered their
bedroom.
“Oh Katya.” He said as he grabbing
their wedding picture.
He laid down on his bed clutching the
picture close to his heart.
“This is too surreal. I feel like you will
walk in the room any minute now.” He
added crying uncontrollably.
After Michael called her parents and
other family members he returned to
their room.
“I don’t know if I can do this Katya. I
feel like part of my soul is gone.” He
said out loud.
Day went by quickly.
Katya’s funeral is set for today.
Michael smiled as he fixed their son’s
tie.
“I will be strong for you.” Michael
whispered as he hugged their little
boy.
Suddenly the doorbell rings. Michael
opens the door to find Dianne and her
team there.
“Come in.” Michael said with a sad
smile.
“It’s time.” Dianne said in a somber
tone.
“Come here sweetheart.” Shirlekha
said picking up the little boy.
“Where’s Kelsey?” Michael asked.
“She’s in the car. She’s in a full leg
cast.” Dianne responded helping
Michael with his jacket.
As they arrived at the funeral home,
Michael remain sitting in the car.
“It’s ok Michael. We’ll go in and when
you are ready then you can join us.”
Dianne said.
Michael just stared at the funeral
home doors.
“If I go in there, it will make this
nightmare real.” Michael thought to
himself.
He sat in the car for a few minutes. He
took a deep breath and got out the car.
“I’m sorry.” The agent at the door
said.
Michael nodded and entered the
building. He stopped at an
announcement picture of Katya at the
entrance of the room.
“You’re so beautiful.” He whispered as
he ran his fingers across her picture
then walked in.
The service was beautiful. The room
was bright and filled with Katya’s
favorite flowers.
“Thank you Dianne.” Michael said as
he exited the funeral home.
“No problem Michael.” Dianne replied
as she handed him the baby.
“If you need a babysitter or anything,
give me a call ok. He’s so adorable.”
Shirlekha said with a smile.
“Thank you.” Michael responded with
a smile.
“Give me a few weeks and I will be
able to help too.” Kelsey added
pointing at her cast.
Michael nodded and smile.
“The team and I got a getaway gift for
you and the baby. Just let me know
when you want to go and I got you.”
Dianne said.
Kelsey and Shirlekha smiled. Michael
nodded and smiled.
“Give me a few days and I will
probably take you guys up on that
offer.” Michael said getting into the
car.
As he put the baby in the car seat, an
agent came out with Katya’s urn.
“She was the best.” The agent said.
“I know. Thank you.” Michael said
with a smile as he grabbed her urn.
He waved at everyone as the car left
the area. He stared at the urn
intensely.
“Come sit on my lap.” He whispered as
he pulled the urn close to him.
“I miss you so much baby.” Michael
said out loud.
Days turned into months and
normalcy was returning to Michael’s
life.
This morning felt different though.
Michael couldn’t help but think of
Katya. Her smile, her laugh, the way
she said his name. He had had days
like this but today it was so
overwhelming that he didn’t go to
work. As he passed Katya’s urn, he
came to a complete stop. Quickly he
reached for his phone.
“Hello Dianne?” He said.
“Hey Michael, how are you?” Dianne
replied.
“I’m good and I’m ready to go.”
Michael said with a lot of energy.
“Where would you like to go?” Dianne
asked with a giggle.
“I’m taking Katya home to Jeju Island.
We went there on our honeymoon and
she said she always wanted to live
there.” Michael explained.
“Ok Jeju Island it is. I will book your
trip and accommodations.” Dianne
said excitedly.
“Just flights, no accommodations.”
Michael corrected.
“Where are you going to stay?”
Dianne asked.
“I had bought a small home out there.
It was going to be a gift for Katya on
our anniversary.” Michael added.
“Oh wow I’m so sorry Michael. Katya
would have loved that.” Dianne said.
“I know but it’s ok. It is what it is. I’ll
make the best of it.” Michael replied in
a sad tone.
“Well, I’ll call you in a few with the
info, ok?” Dianne said cheerfully.
“Ok thanks.” Michael replied.
Right before they both hung up.
“Dianne?” Michael said.
“Yes?” Dianne responded.
“Thanks. I truly appreciate this.”
Michael ended.
“It’s what Katya would have wanted.
You will be happy again Michael. I
promise.” Dianne whispered.
He hung up then smiled at Katya’s
urn.
whispered as he ran his hands across
her urn.
In a few days Michael and their son
arrived at where he thought would be
a wonderful resting place for Katya.
“I thought we would come here
together again. I remember how much
you loved Jeju, so my soul feels this is
where you should be. I’ll be nearby
though. I bought a house here and I
will raise our son here.” Michael spoke
to the urn with a smile.
As Michael walked along the beach to
find the perfect spot, he smiled upon
reaching an area with many colorful
rocks.
“What do you think about this place
Katya? It’s perfect here. You can see
your favorite flowers from here. Plus I
can always come here, sit and visit
with you.” He said out loud.
He sat their son down nearby while he
prepared the ashes.
“Omma?” Their son said.
“Yes buddy, we are setting Omma free
today.” Michael said.
“Omma! Omma!” Their son said again
as he stood up and pointed in the
opposite direction.
“No buddy, Omma is not here, she’s
gone honey.” Michael said as he
turned around to see what he was
pointing at.
Upon turning around, Michael stood
still.
His son grabbed his hand and pulled
to get his attention.
Michael looked at him and smiled.
Then looked up again, removing his
sunglasses to see better.
“Katya?” Michael whispered.
“Bunny...” The woman said.
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