The Ghost Unit - Chapter 7

Chapter 7

The 3 figures walk through the giant door concealed in the rocks.

One of the figures let's out a whistle. 'Woah this place is huge. How'd you arrange this General' says the figure.

The General turns to the other 2 figures. 'Well Trinnean this was designed and is operated by Interpol apparently in collaboration with the CIA'

Trinnean turns to Qiyanna. 'You ok.'

Qiyanna nods 'A little sore from the jump but other than that fine.'

(Flashback to a little while back)[TJ draws up alongside him as they come to a corner. TJ takes the corner on the outside and before he realizes it he's heading for a collision with a u-haul truck.

TJ has no other option but swing the car towards the cliff edge. The Mustang hits the skirt of the road. TJ slams the breaks but he feels the huge muscle car understeer. He fights hard to get the car back under control but he feels the back of the car slide out far too much. Before he knows it the back of the car has gone over the cliff and the car has started to fall backwards.

The u-haul comes to a stop blocking the view of the Mustang from the Ferrari. The car starts to slide down off the road. Just then the 2 doors of the car open and 2 dark figures jump out. The car flips on its side and starts flipping down the side of the cliff. The side of the u-haul opens and the 2 figures dart in. As the side slams shut Blake presses a button on the console and the mustang explodes.

'And that TJ is you dying a nasty death.'

The people in the car laugh and the u-haul starts to move.]

Blake walks up to the trio.

'General everything is ready for TJ and Qiyanna.'

'Great let's get them through all the processes. We have a lot of work to start on.'

TJ and Qiyanna follow Blake from the command center into the biometric lab.  They are put through the same tests the General was put through. Their retinas are scanned and voices recorded. Their fingerprints are then scanned and stored. They stand in front of a machine and after a flash of light two plastic cards appear on a tray.

Blake hands the cards to TJ and Qiyanna. The cards light up with their names and call signs.

Blake continues 'These are not just your access cards they are 2 way communicators'  and he hands TJ and Qiyanna a ear piece each.

‘Blake they are active on the system’ says a young girl with huge spectacles.

‘Thanks Geek. Guys this is Sue Gibbs. She’s a computer whiz and is the one who helps integrates all my baby gizmos’

Geek adjusts her glasses waves ‘Welcome aboard’.

TJ and Qiyanna exchange handshakes with Geek and are then escorted to the medical wing.

Blake introduces them to the Doc and explains that they need to have facial reconstruction done as well as any other plastic surgery that is required. Once they are done with their initial consultation they leave the med lab and head back to the command center.

They walk into the command center and find the General staring at a huge screen in front of him. On the screen there are a number of faces. TJ and Qiyanna stand on either side of the General.

‘What is this General?’ asks Qiyanna.

‘These are potential candidates to join the Ghost Unit.’

Pictures of people float around the screen. TJ suddenly points at the screen. 'Aaliyah Crawford. I've heard of her. She's supposed to be one of the most skilled infiltration specialists.'

'Yes' replies the General. 'I had her on the list of prospects. Wanted to run this list by you. You get to make the final decision as these are the people you will command.'

The names of about 10 other people flash across the screen. TJ and Qiyanna look at each candidate and their history. Blake even pulls up videos on the candidates and their skill sets.

After about half an hour he looks down at the pad in his hands and the 3 names he has written down.

'Here you go General. These are the 3 people I want on my team. Aaliyah Crawford, Zafiro Ramirez and Takatchi Nakamuro.'

‘So let’s get the rest of the team’ says The General.

The Ghost Unit - Chapter 6

Chapter 6

A black Mustang shoots around the corner of the mountain road. The driver shift down as he takes a blind curve. His passenger a girl throws her hands into the air and shouts.

'TJ go faster.'

'Qiyanna hold on tight.'

TJ shifts up and slams the throttle and the Mustang roars down a straight stretch coming up to a set of corners.

TJ down shifts as he takes a sharp corner and comes up behind a silver Ferrari. He tries to take the 'stang past the Ferrari but the driver of the Ferrari seems to want a little fun. The Ferrari slides between both sides of the road preventing the Mustang from overtaking.

TJ senses a race and grin. Qiyanna sees the grin on his face and shakes her head. She's seen the look before.

TJ slips the Mustang behind the Ferrari. He lets the Mustang catch up with the Ferrari. He suddenly swings the Mustang to the right. The Ferrari driver sees this and swings the Ferrari to the right to block the Mustang. But as he does that TJ swings the car left down shifts and slams the pedal to the floor and the Mustang shoots forward. The muscle car tears up the road in front of it. He slides the car in front of the Ferrari.

The Ferrari driver now clearly agitated with TJ tries to shoot past again but TJ toys with him. After a bit of tailing TJ lets the Ferrari slip by. He then starts a fresh round of tailing the Ferrari. TJ moves to the right again this time the Ferrari driver moves only partially letting TJ draw up alongside him as they come to a corner. TJ takes the corner on the outside and before he realizes it he's heading for a collision with a u-haul truck.

TJ has no other option but swing the car towards the cliff edge. The Mustang hits the skirt of the road. TJ slams the breaks but he feels the huge muscle car understeer. He fights hard to get the car back under control but he feels the back of the car slide out far too much. Before he knows it the back of the car has gone over the cliff and the car has started to fall backwards. The car flips on its side and starts flipping down the side of the cliff.

The driver of the Ferrari skids it to a stop. He pulls out his mobile and dials 911 as he jumps out of the car and runs to the edge of the cliff where the Mustang went off. As he reaches the edge of the cliff he stares in absolute amazement and shock as he sees the mustang explode. The car is flung into the air.

The driver runs back to his Ferrari screaming into the phone now. He turns around and sees that the u-haul had also stopped but now that the Mustang had exploded it starts moving. So he switches his Ferrari on and flees the scene.

The Ghost Unit - Chapter 5

Chapter 5

TJ and Qiyanna lie sweaty and tired on TJ's bed. TJ turns to Qiyanna and says 'Like I said no other woman would be able to handle me.'

Qiyanna grins just as TJ's beeper beeps. He grabs for it and looks at the message. 'Shit'. He jumps out of bed and puts on his clothes. 'Make yourself at home. You know your way around the base. Have to make a dash. They want a recon done. There's some intel on insurgents to the south of us.'

Qiyanna frowns and nods her head. He walks up to her and kisses her on her forehead. 'Be good while I'm away.' He says and turns to walk out.

Qiyanna calls out to him 'Better be back soon. You can't keep a wild woman like me starved too long.'

TJ grins and walks out.

He jogs his way to the sit room. He recognizes the Colonel standing at the desk and another elderly gentleman standing next to him. There is something about him that TJ can't place.

'Ah TJ so nice of you to come so quickly' says the Colonel. He motions him towards the gentleman next to him. 'This is General Francois Reibery and he's here on assignment from Interpol. He would like to have a word with you.' The Colonel turns to The General. 'I shall leave the 2 of you alone now.'

The General replies 'Actually it’s a nice day outside and I'd like to take a walk and talk if that's ok with Major James.'

'Fine with me General.'

TJ and The General leave the room and head towards the north of the base. They start walking around the camp near the perimeter.

The General looks around to make sure there was no one in earshot before he talks. 'Major what I am going to discuss with you is of utmost importance and of high secrecy. Let me finish and then you can ask me any question you'd like.'

'Ok sir' replies TJ still trying to figure out why somebody at Interpol would want to talk to him.

'First let me properly introduce myself. I am actually General Vladimir Bolchikov from the KGB. Francois Reibery is a cover.'

TJ automatically reaches for his gun.

'There is no need for that Major. I actually have come here on a mission from Interpol. Let me explain.'

'Go ahead. You better have a good reason.'

'Oh I do. I'm here to offer you a job with Interpol.'

'What?' replies a startled TJ.

'The Interpol is putting together a team of the finest soldiers and intelligence officers from different agencies across the world. I was selected to head this team.'

'You're joking right?'

'No Major I'm not. If you are interested I shall continue or else you are welcome to walk away.'

'I'd like to see what you have to say. Who else is on the team? Why me?'

'You are the first Major and the reason is you are one of the finest soldiers I've ever had the priviledge of seeing in battle. You also know how to lead a covert team. I need that.'

'You've seen me in battle?'

'Oh Major there's a lot the KGB knows that you people think we don't.'

TJ grunts.

'I was also thinking maybe you can go back to your room and call the Lieutenant. You might want her on the team as well.'

'What?'

'Don't be so surprised. That's the power of this team.'

'But you said there's nobody else.'

'No soldiers yes. But I have this whiz kid on my tech team and a whole bunch of others who work to maintain the facility specially designed for the team'

'Tell me more about this team.'

'This unit is called the Ghost Unit. It's a covert team as I mentioned before.

He produces a document and holds it out to TJ. 'This is the red seal of the Director of Interpol. It's for you if you choose to accept the offer.'

Trinnean looks down at the letter in the General's hand. He recognizes the insignia of the Interpol. He still is hesitant as to why they would need such a unit. The thought of being part of a secret covert team definitely had a ring to it.

'What is the catch?' asks TJ.

The General clears his throat and says 'You have to die.'

TJ drops his jaw. 'What the f...' He gets interrupted by the General.

'Wait. Let me explain.'

TJ nods his head letting the General explain.

'Since we are taking the best of the best from different agencies, each of you has already made a name and an image for yourselves. Which means...'

'Which means we won't be a covert team as our faces will be recognizable' continues TJ.

'That's right. Now do you understand what I mean?' says the General.

'Yes. But how are you going to stage a death? Not to mention the deaths of all the members of the team?'

'That is something we will have to work on. I have another gentleman I need to go see who might be able to help with that.'

'But General, would it not be strange if top soldiers or agents from the top agencies all disappear or are found dead?'

'Yes which is why we will take a year or more to get the team fully operational. Till then you and Lieutenant Okawa will help me put this team together should you both choose to do so.'

'What makes you so sure she'll want to join?'

'Well I'm not. The convincing her is part of your job as I'm sure you'd like to have her on the team.'

TJ grins. The General stretches his hand out again. This time TJ takes the letter from the General. 'Count me in Sir.'

'I knew you'd say yes' says the General. He shakes TJ's hand. 'Let me know after you speak to Lieutenant Okawa and we'll take it from there.'

'I'm sure she'll say yes as well General. So start the planning.'

The 2 men separate and walk in opposite directions.