unresolved problems. But chaos descended before either could say anything. Martinez thrusted for Alex's gun right away, jumping all over t

h into the labyrinth of subterranean tubes of the city. Alex: Slower! Alex turned not looking back when Sarah's painful scream

planned the biggest gathering of his mission yet, deliberately blind to the spectacular unfolding across town. The venue was filled and there was clear buzz. As James stepped on stage, the crowd burst in cheers.

ive here one hour before. The assistant gestured, worry all over noticeable. "I'll try him again." Returning to the tunnels, Alex and Elena came out ont

e. "There will be in 10 or so minutes. Get it going. Elena nodded and pulled her own phone to start things moving. James was figuring his best spot at the gathering. "We will not stand back and watch as dr

the sound of a shot. James stumbled backwards, a red mess flowering on his newly white shirt. Hired by Elena on Alex's orders to cause a diversi

a swirl of contradictory feelings as she headed to the hospital. She ran upon Alex already in the ER, messy but yet looking like a worried son. Their eyes locked, and momentarily the

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knew better. From the computation in his eyes and the minor strain in his stance, she could feel his next movement under preparation. Alex replied, his voice laden with persuasiv

ding?" Alex and Sarah turned, and one could feel strain. Your father is steady, the doctor said.The bullet went through no important organs. He is quite lucky. < Sa

tend to the press. "My dad is a contender," he said with steady voice. "This terrible attack won't stop him from pursuing his principal go

is mission chief. "The vote of sympathy might help us to win." Sarah found Alex by alone in the clinic canteen as evening fell. The only individuals in the roo

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e man she loved about his two-fold life. She thought she knew him. She was advised, though, by a persistent voice in her thoug

nk, his back to her shaped against the city horizon. Sarah was briefly impressed by how small he seemed

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of the devoted son or loving fiancé vanished. Before her stood the Apparition, working out, dangerous, yet some way or another still the ma

you can handle it? Moving forward is the only true choice from now on. for each other as well. Sarah straightened her shoulders and gathered her will. "try me." For the first time since she had known Alex,

every word. But the rooftop entranceway opened before Alex could finish. James' head of safety rushed out, his face white. Alex is your father. He has become quite ugly." At that exac

unaware that the forces meant to decide for her were already on motion. Elena was rebuilding the Phantom's realm in the shadows of the city, preparing for a fight that would env

king over New York City would cause the borders separating comrade from