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Past Story: Cat and Dragon Talk
By: Coolcat207 Date: November 25, 2021, 8:58 pm
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Victor sits on top of the armored transport vehicle as it
travels to the cargo plane. He and a team of rookie agents had
been sent into Syria for a rescue mission of a Pentagon official
who had been kidnapped by terrorist while in route on peace
keeping mission. It had been a bloody and violent fight but that
was expected with this particular group of terrorists. This was
a test run for these recruits who are mostly teenagers.
Teenagers.. Ha!.. Victor had thought that Doc and the Canadian
government was pushing things with the Weapon X Program before
selling it off. At least Doc was recruiting and experimenting on
adults. The thought of what these kids must go through under the
DoD brings up the flash of a painful memory of his father
ruthlessly, painfully yanking out Victor's enlarged canine teeth
in order to rid of the Devil inside. Victor growls a bit and
digs toe claws deep into the armor of the transport vehicle with
a horrid metal on metal scrapping sound that resonates through
the comparts of the vehicle. He then pulls out a cigar and his
Zippo to push back the memory, placing it in his mouth and
taking a long drag while lighting it.
Silverfox like the others hears the Victor's toe claws scraping
into the vehicle and sighs a bit. She knew that she was the only
one in the DoD's Weapon X Program who knew something of Victor's
past that was more than the homicidal criminal that all were
taught about. The sound that he made with his claws was all that
was needed for her to know something was wrong. Silverfox calls
back to Theo from the transport's driver seat.
Silverfox: Hey, Theo! Can you go up via the hatch and see if
everything is okay? We don't need Sabretooth getting into
trouble up there when we're almost scot free.
Theo: On it!
Theodore gets up from his seat and begin to head up to where
Sabretooth is. Theodore is one of the few kids, well, few people
in general, who manage to get to know Sabretooth a bit better
than some homicidal criminal and grew to like him. Once up the
hatch, Theo lightly knock on the metal door to let his mutant
buddy know that it's him.
Theo: Hey, big guy! It's me, Taz! Everything okay up there?
Theo is also known as Taz since his grandfather gave him the
nickname after the Tasmanian Devil from Looney Tunes cartoon.
Only people who Theo likes can earn the right to call him Taz
since the nickname is meaningful to him.
Victor takes another drag from his cigar as he listens to Theo
and then exhales as he turns his head slightly.
Victor: Yeah, kid. Just got thinkin' a little too hard and now
tryin' to chase away the ghosts of the past. He then pats a spot
next to him. Victor: Care to join me, Taz?
Theo: Yeah, I know how that feels sometimes.
Theo's eyes lit up at the offer. Without hesitation, Theo close
the door hatch behind him and heads over to Sabretooth. He then
sits down next to him like he's a close relative.
Victor smiles warmly as Theo sits down and takes another puff of
his cigar. He knew why Theo came up, and honestly, he was glad
that Silver Fox sent the kid. Only one other person made Victor
feel comfortable and calm, but he hadn't seen Babydoll since the
Brotherhood days.
Victor: Just wanna tell ya that you did a good job today, Taz.
Illias is the only other one that I've seen work so cleanly and
with so few fatalities on the first real mission. He gave Theo a
gentle pat on the back. Victor: I'd offer ya a celebration
cigar, but I think that Fox wouldn't agree.
Theo: It wasn't a big deal.
Although he plays it cool, he and Sabretooth both know that he's
happy about the praise as if a family member is praising their
child for something good. The pat on the back also makes him
smile. Theo couldn't help but laugh softly as he rub the back of
his head with his right hand.
Theo: Yeah, regeneration or not, I think Fox Woman down there
will chew me out.
Victor chuckles a bit and then takes another puff.
Victor: Yeah, she's always been a hard ass especially to me, but
with our history, I can't blame her.
That brings up some memories of the past between him and Fox and
exactly how untrustworthy she's become.. partly thanks to him.
His face becomes more serious as he then thinks about the plans
of escape from the program with the rest of Delta Team.
Victor: Since we've got a bit of privacy up here, I wanna give
you some good advice in case I'm ever not around anymore.
Theo put his hand down and look up to Sabretooth. Due to the
serious tone in his voice and the look on his face, Theo can
tell that this might be important.
Theo: Okay... what is it?
Victor: First, don't ever trust Silver Fox. Follow orders but
silently question when your instincts say something is wrong.
Second, definitely don't ever trust Doc Essex even if he saves
your life because ya ain't anything more than something to
study. Third, don't trust anyone who's all buddy-buddy with Fox
or Doc especially Wetty Fetty the wonder lapdog.
Victor takes another drag of his cigar and swipes a low tree
branch down to keep it from whacking him in the face. The branch
hit the transport's hood before falling off which makes Silver
Fox silently grumble. He then reaches in a pocket and pulls out
a piece of paper with three names written on it: General James
Pilgrim, Sir Adam Canaan, and Raven "Babydoll" Bobowski.
Victor: Fourth, you can definitely trust these three people if
ya need help.. especially Babydoll. Jim's a good man and a hell
of a mutant to be able get where he's at in the government while
the British stiff is an old boss of mine at MI6. He says as he
hands the slip of paper to Theo. Victor: If ya need out and
want an official way, then those two can try and pull some
strings.
Theo couldn't help but chuckle at the nickname Sabretooth gave
Fetu. Theo REALLY hates Fetu since he sees the young mutant as
an assh*le. Though he does make a mental note on Essex and
Silver Fox to not trust. Theo takes the paper slip and examines
it as he continues to listen. The young fallen nephilim's eyes
widen when he sees the name "Babydoll" which makes him dig into
his pocket for the photo of the Sucker Punch group, making sure
that Sabretooth sees the picture.
Theo: I knew I've seen that name before! Vic, she's one of the
people who was with my abuelo (grandfather). I can't believe you
and her are pals. My abuelo told me how awesome and badass these
women are, especially her and Sweet Pea.
Victor looks at the picture and smiles warmly at the sight of
Raven, Sweet Pea, and the girls. It brought back some fun
memories of trips to exotic locations and fun on sunny beaches
while spying. Victor: That's definitely my girls. A good bunch
of girls who definitely aren't a bunch of push overs. He pulls
out a picture of him with Raven and Sweet Pea on a beach in
Brazil where they were pretending to be tourists. All three were
in bathing suits and posed like they were nothing more than
siblings with Victor holding up bunny ear fingers behind the
head of both girls. He shows his picture to Theo. Victor: I used
to work with them in MI6 just before the Darkstalkers Division
was started. They've been through a lot with me especially
Babydoll. That's why I know that you can trust them. He takes
another drag of his cigar to calm his emotions as his memories
of his last encounter with Raven threaten to bring sadness to
his face.
Theo: Man, I'm pretty jealous. You get to hang out with these
awesome ladies. Though I wish that you met my gramps as well. He
may be a ordinary human but he was a good person and one hell of
a fighter. Theo smiles warmly as he looks at Sabretooth's
picture of him and the other two women. He then looks back at
his own picture before putting it back into his pocket The group
are practically family according to my grandfather. He actually
wanted me to meet them but he died before he got the chance to.
So finding the group is going to be one of my top priorities
when the time comes... all of them. If... If God forbid some of
them aren't with us, then I hope they're hanging out with my
abuelo and my mama. Though I'll still visit their graves and
bring something like flowers.
Victor: Well I really only kept tabs on Babydoll after the last
time I saw the girls since she's like a sister, but I'm sure
that she'll know how to find the others. He puts away his
picture. He didn't have the heart to mention the fight in Japan.
Babydoll has a few theaters between New Orleans and Warsaw. She
really likes frequentin' the Vampire Theater in New Orleans
since she's also the leader of Toreador in the city. He smiles a
bit as good memories come to mind. Funny thing is that those
girls were the closest to gettin' me to change my way of
thinkin' about the world at one point.
Theo: So look for Vampire Theater in New Orleans and/or
Warsaw... got it.
Theodore was making a mental note on where to find Babydoll. He
was pretty distracted to the point that he almost didn't hear
Victor mention about the girls nearly making him change his
ways. That made him silent for a minute. Although he doesn't
have the same hatred as Sabretooth, he is still weary and
distrustful of people in general. Then a thought came to mind.
Theo: Hey, you said that I can't trust anyone who gets their
dick wet for those like Essex and Fox, right? Is... Is Willow
one of them or is she someone who I can trust?
Theo isn't the type to talk about his feelings, especially mushy
stuff. But Theo did grow to like Willow and developed a crush
for her. He hides it very well but Sabretooth should be able to
tell that the boy likes Willow. Victor chuckles a bit in
understanding of how Theo feels about Willow.
Victor: White Witch is definitely a good cookie to trust. She
knows just as well as I do who Doc really is and the leash
certain "agents" have been put on.. especially since she's on
one like me.
Victor didn't bother hiding the insidious tone that he gave the
word 'agents' as he decides that it's about time Theo learns the
truth about the Weapon X Program and Dr. Nathaniel "Mister
Sinister" Essex. He knew that this was going to be a hard one
too as he puts out his half done cigar on the roof of the
transport. Victor mentally prepares himself for this lesson as
their privacy time is running out. Theo form a small smile when
he learned that Willow is someone that he can trust. His smile
disappears when Sabretooth gets serious. He has a feeling that
their time is almost up.
Theo: Is there anything else important that I need to know
before they call me back down?
Knowing that he and a few others already had their escape plans
set, Victor pulled off his uniform's head piece and stuffed it
in his belt as he reached behind his head to feel for the power
inhibitor implant device.
Victor: Yeah, whatever happens after tonight, promise me that
you'll get the hell out of the program because.. He finds the
device implanted at the base of his head where the neck bones
and skull meets. He digs his claws into his flesh and rips out
the skin implanted device. Victor: ..ya don't need to go through
what I went through and fully become their property. Always
remember that you're not anyone's property. He then hands the
small power inhibitor device to Theo. It's no bigger than a
quarter and a bit thicker with four bloody prongs that had it
attached to Victor. Victor: When you get out, give that device
to Babydoll and tell her that Sinister is alive and back in
business.
Theo takes the small power inhibitor device from Sabretooth and
takes a good look at it before putting it safely into his
pocket. He then gives a silent nod to Sabretooth, his steel gray
eyes flashing a quick sickly yellow before changing back to
normal.
Theo: It's a promise. You can count on me. And hopefully, I'll
be able to free those like Willow and Illias. They deserve it
just as much as we do. And if I have to rip out Fetu's throat to
pull it off, then so be it.
Victor smiles and gives Theo another pat on the shoulder.
Victor: That one I don't doubt.
The sand dunes and sparse foliage part and the path widens as a
temporary US air base and landing strip comes into view. The
cargo plane sits on the runway all prepped and ready for loading
the transport and taking off. Victor can smell a familiar scent
of a certain official on the light breeze, but it doesn't bother
him. It actually makes him grin a bit wider.
Victor: Looks like chit chat time has ended. Let's get inside
before Fox calls for us. You go ahead first, and I'll be right
behind you.
With a small nod, Theo gets up from his spot and makes his way
to the hatch. He leaves the hatch door open for Victor as he
start climbing down from the hatch. As Victor follows behind, he
turns back just in time to see Pilgrim walk out to cargo plane.
Victor: I hope he's got my package.
He then climbs down the hatch in time to hear Silver Fox. Silver
Fox sees Pilgrim with a couple of UNIT soldiers walk out to the
cargo plane and frowns. She thought that the handing off of the
ambassador would be to regular soldiers.
Silver Fox: Damnit. What's he doing here?
Theo was already down the hatch when the UNIT soldiers and
Pilgrim as well. He couldn't help but look at them with
curiosity while Victor walks over to Silver Fox after closing
the hatch on the transport and gives her his typical smartarse
attitude.
Victor: Well it is UNIT air base and Ambassador Ibrahim is a
high ranked suit. Only makes sense that UNIT top brass is
present to say howdy and escort the ambassador.
Silver Fox growls and grumbles a bit. Silver Fox: I know that it
makes sense, but we always lose a good agent or two not long
after he shows up. We're lucky that we still have any of the
original Alpha and Delta team members left.. She makes sure that
her next words cut into Victor's ego, knowing that he's been
trying to get transferred. Silver Fox: .. like yourself. She
then slows the transport to a stop in front of the cargo plane's
lowered bay door ramp. Silver Fox: Someone please unbuckle the
ambassador and get ready to escort him off the transport with
that broken ankle.
Theo: On it!
Theo walks over to where the ambassador is. Theo then unbuckle
the seat belt with care as he offer friendly child like smile as
he offer his arm.
Theo: We're here, sir. Got some A Class soldiers outside to
escort you.
Meanwhile, Victor pats Silver Fox on the shoulder and turns
around.
Victor: I'll help the kid with the ambassador.
Silver Fox: More like go talk to Pilgrim.
She calls after Victor as she turns in the driver seat and opens
the rear ramp hatch on the transport.
Victor: Can't help that Jim still owes me a bottle of Jack and a
box of Cubans.
Victor says as he gets to Theo and Ambassador Ibrahim. Victor
positions himself on the other side of the ambassador.
Victor: Here. Use Theo and I like crutches and we'll take it
slow. He then looks to Theo. Victor: Just follow my lead like
boot camp.
Victor took one step forward with the right foot. Theo on the
other hand, nod his head slightly before carefully following
Victor's lead. It takes them a few moments, but the duo manage
to get Ambassador Ibrihim down the transport's ramp to where
Pilgrim is waiting with two soldiers and a wheelchair which had
been a bit harder to see when pulling up. Pilgrim greets them
with a big, sarcastic smile.
Pilgrim: Hey, Vickie! Glad to see your people pulled off another
nearly flawless mission.
Victor just barely manages to keep a growl from his voice as
Pilgrim knows that Victor hates being called Vickie.
Victor: No problem, Jimmy. Don't mind helpin' UNIT brass fix
their mistakes.
Pilgrim: Haha.. Right. He then looks to Ambassador Ibrihim with
less sarcasm. Pilgrim: Hello, Ambassador Ibrihim. I hope that
you're doing better than earlier.
Ambassador Ibrihim: Yes, General Pilgrim. I am alive and well
thanks to these fine agents.
Pilgrim: Good, good.. Pilgrim then looks to the soldiers with a
commanding look and voice. Pilgrim: Well, gentlemen, take a load
off Vickie's and the kid's soldiers and help the ambassador into
the wheelchair. I'm sure that everyone is ready to relax.
The soldiers come to attention as Pilgrim speaks and then walk
over offering to take the ambassador from Theo and Victor.
Theo's eyes lit up when he realized that the man is Pilgrim but
keeps his cool for now. He held back a snicker at the Vickie
nickname so Sabretooth doesn't kick his ass but he let the UNIT
soldiers take the ambassador. Victor lets the soldiers take the
ambassador and carefully put in him the wheelchair. As the
soldiers walk away with the ambassador, Pilgrim looks to both
Victor and Theo with his trademark grin.
Pilgrim: Seriously, you and the team did a good job. Pilgrim
then takes special notice of Theo. Pilgrim: Especially you,
young man. I enjoyed watching you work from the comfort of
UNIT's operations hub tent. He gives Theo a pat on the shoulder.
Pilgrim: What's your name, young man?
Victor stays quiet for the moment as Pilgrim works his charm on
Theo. Theo on the other hand, straighten himself up by standing
up straight.
Theo: Thank you, sir. My name is Theodore Velazquez.
Pilgrim: You're welcome and nice to meet you, Theodore. I'm
General James Pilgrim, current head of the US portion of UNIT.
He gets a bit of a smirk. Pilgrim: Though I'm sure Vickie and
Fox have much different names for me. That gets a chuckle from
Victor. Pilgrim: But, I digress. I could really use an agent
like you so I'll be keeping a close eye on you, Theo. Maybe
you'll be in UNIT one day. He gives Theodore another pat on the
shoulder & then looks to Victor. Pilgrim: As for you, old man. I
got that package that I promised you. He says as he pulls out a
pint of Jack Daniels & a cigar box of hand rolled Cubans from
the inside of his trench coat. Pilgrim: Here's the bottle and
the cigars that I promised you a while back, Vic.
Victor grins as he takes the pint of Jack & cigars from Pilgrim
Victor: About time, Jimmy. Fox is hell when I'm sober and got no
cigars.
Pilgrim: No problem. It's the least I can since I can't seem to
get you transferred. Pilgrim then telepathically speaks to
Victor to reveal the secret of the cigars. "There's five special
C4 cigars at the bottom of the box as requested, Victor. They're
the only ones with a red ring wrap. You've got what you need so
get me my evidence against Fox. Essex, and Wilcox that I need."
Victor: At least you were able to pull this off. Victor then
replies telepathically as he puts the cigars away. "You'll get
it once my team and I make our break. And don't forget that
getting Theo, Illias, and Willow out are part of this deal too."
Pilgrim: "I'll do my best but can't make promises on Illias and
Willow." Pilgrim then quickly returns to speaking. Well since
we're done. I hope you guys have a fun trip home. I'll be seeing
you soon, kid, and take care of Vickie.
Theo: Of course. A pleasure to meet you, sir.
Victor: I'll see ya around, Jim.
Victor says as he puts the pint in a pocket. Pilgrim then turns
around and walks back towards the base. Victor gives Theo a
grin.
Victor: Sounds like ya've made a good impression, Taz. Better
not let Fox know that Pilgrim spoke so highly of you or she
might have a heart attack. Come on and let's get on the way back
to HQ and get clean up.
He pats Theo on the shoulder, turns, and walks up the
transport's rear hatch ramp. He didn't like not including Theo
in his and Pilgrim's plans, but Victor also knew that Theo has a
better chance of being rescued by Pilgrim than becoming a
fugitive. At least Victor got to have one last good chat with
one of the few people in Weapon X that he didn't want to kill.
Victor: I can't wait fer a shower so I can get the rotten smell
of cuscus and terrorist off me.
Theo couldn't help but to make a warm smile at Victor's words.
He then turn around and follow Victor back to the transport.
Curious, Theo sniffs himself to see if he reek of anything. He
may not have keen senses like Victor but his senses are still
just as strong.
End Story
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