Protocol 1337 (18 page)

“It doesn’t have to be that way, Trixie. You can save the world, and even be a hero. All you have to do is tell me where the virus is so I can destroy it, and everything will get better. Look! There is light at the end of the tunnel.” I point up towards the light shining down the shaft. Daylight is less than 100 yards away and coming closer at each step.

“This world is going to get what it deserves! If I can't have happiness, then no one will. I am going to unleash this virus onto the world and watch it crumble. Once the fall out is over, I am going to piss on its ashes.” Trixie says.

Trixie kicks me in the chest and I fly down the shaft. I watch her exit into daylight as I slide further into the earth. I try to slow down my descent by grabbing onto the walls. My fingers are cut by the rock and I continue to slide down the shaft. In no time, I reach the bottom of the shaft and scramble to my feet. My Dlink lights up and I hear Edith.

“You have less than 15 minutes Haus, this is now or never, so get it in gear.” Edith says.

I bolt up the shaft, grabbing everything I can to get leverage. I stumble occasionally, but regain my footing quickly. I hear the first round of bombs hit the earth, and pick up the pace. I advance further, and I hear the second round of bombs tear into the Earth. I can see the daylight once again and proceed quickly. The bombs are exploding around me and they are getting very close. The force of the shock wave catches me off guard, slamming my body against the wall.

“His vitals have flat lined...” Edith says.

“GOD DAMMIT!” Reese's fist slams into his desk. “Edith... Send the last 30 minutes of video to my personal archive. Send the boys to recover whatever they can scrape off the rocks. In the meantime, tell Eve I need to speak with her.”

End of book one, from the Protocol 1337 series.

Protocol 1337: Rise Once More to be released May 2012.