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IMPENETRABLE
 Standoff  
ByP. Hamiltonphamilton@prowc.comPrologueTwo years ago, a
brutal robbery leaves an elderly Japanese man mortally injured.Desperate to keep his case from the robbers he gives the case containing four golden artifacts to acomplete stranger, but his dying wish to have the case delivered unopened is ignored. Thestranger and his three friends accidentally discover that each artifact contains a tremendoussecret. A black substance that covers the human body like a glove and makes it virtuallyinvulnerable. It protects its host from all forms of conventional weapons. Normally, it disappearsunder the skin and is only triggered by the host survival instinct. After releasing the substancesonto themselves, they soon realize that it has a major weakness to water, one of the mostabundant substances on earth. They soon also discover that the only way to remove the substanceis after the host is killed. Now, their only choice for survival is for them to keep the black substance a secret, so that they can use its protective properties for their own means…whether itssurvival or domination.Chapter 1After three hours of constant driving this was the last thing they had expected to see. The blue Buick came to a stop a few yards from the thick crowd and flashing lights, its occupantsunsure of how to proceed.“ This can not be good” The male grumbled as he sat up in the passenger seat. He glanced over atthe pretty brunette in the driver seat, noticing that her eyes were fixed at the scene outside.She glanced at him with a concerned look on her face.“ Let me handle this ok Peter” she saidHe could see how tired she look, after two days of constant driving she looked as if she could usea good night sleep.
Peter Smith nodded at her. He glanced at the clock it was just after eight PM and darknesshad fallen.She rolled the car forward, honking her horn as the crowd parted to let them in.She stopped at the side of a flashing police cruiser that blocked her path, Chicago PDwritten across the side.“ Miss you need to turn around “ An officer said as he approached her window.She flashed a badge in his face.“ Angela Chambers FBI…” she announced“ Who is in charge here?”“ Captain O’Day ma’am” He said, pointing her across the parking lot.There was a huge box van at the end of the parking lot, with the words COMMANDCENTER written across it.The scene outside amazed Peter; the parking lot was completely surrounded by cops andambulance. The ring of crowd that was held back by the police tape was littered withcamera crews from various TV station.1
 
This was not a place he wanted to be in, after two years of keeping a low profile andstruggling to keep his face off the grid. This was the last place he wanted to be.It seemed just like plain bad luck, three hours ago they had been given a tip that Peter’sold friends where at this very apartment complex that was currently surrounded by the police. They had hope this would be the end of their long cross country trip and had racedhere hoping to quietly confront his ex-friends, only to be met with this chaotic scene.Chambers rolled the car into a parking spot and was out in a flash. Peter watched her go,flashing her badge as she approached the police command center.Peter counted at least twenty cop car, and then he saw something that made his heart fall.Two black SUV vans and a truck with the words SWAT written across the side. Nervously, Peter glanced around Chambers car, until he saw a wide bill hat that belongedto her, with the letters FBI written above the bill.He quickly adjusted it to his head, intentionally leaving the bill down to partially cover his face.Peter stepped into the cool Chicago air and walked towards the command center.Surprisingly, no one questioned his presence. He hoped it was the FBI written on his hatthat allowed him such an easy access.As her approached Chambers and the Captain, he could see they were in a heatedconversation.“……You don’t tell me how to do my job Agent Chambers” The captain shouted.“ You are about to get your men killed” she shouted back at him“ Look Agent Chambers “ The captain said with much distain“ I don’t care what that fancy badge of yours says….but until I’m told otherwise I amrunning this operation the way I see fit, now If you excuse me”He turned his back to Chambers and donned on his headset.Chambers noticed Peter and strode over to him.“ What’s going on” Peter whispered“ Swat is going in” she hissed“ Apparently our boys got caught in the middle of a raid an took out a few cops ““ What “ Peter was stunned.“ This isn’t about Brian and Samson?”Chambers rubbed a hand through her hair.“Apparently not…..they where just here when cops raided the building”“ Shit “ Peter swore“ You have to stop them Angie…” he said firmly“ They have no idea what they are dealing with”“ DON’T YOU THINK I’VE TRIED?” She shouted at him.Her outburst attracted the attention of everyone inside the command center.Chambers nodded an apology towards them, then grabbing Peter and pull him aside.“ I’m sorry ok…” she started“ Don’t….” he offered“ I know you did try ……” He gave her a weak smile “ …but we have to do something”“ I know…” she said softly, he could see she was thinking “…. The captain said he haswounded officers still trapped on that floor that needs urgent care…. that’s why he issending in Swat”“ They will be slaughtered” Peter whispered.2
 
“ We have to go in” she said quietly.She looked at him, seeing the fear and doubt creep across his face.“ Do you have a better idea Peter?” she askedShe knew he was not afraid of his former friends, but he was terrified of what aconfrontation here may lead to….. exposure.He was terrified of people discovering the secret substance that he has on his body.He nodded at her and tried to smile. Chambers gave him an its-going-to-be-alright smile.“ Captain “ she announced authoritatively.“ We are going in”Peter was amazed on how easily her demeanor changed.“ I cant’ allow that” the captain shouted angrily“ Captain….” Chambers said softly but firmly.“ I wont tell you how to do your job….if you don’t tell me how to do mine”Chambers march back towards her car as the captain released a slew of expletives behindher.Peter followed her back to her car as she opened the trunk and removed a black bag andtook out her vest and jacket.“ The captain said they managed to clear most of the floors except the 5
th
floor where theshooting occurred…”Peter glanced up at the eight-story building. He had assumed that most of the crowdeither belongs to the building or the surrounding ones.Chambers handed him a long bag that he carried with him and slammed the trunk.“ The fifth is where some of his wounded men are….” she saidShe paused and gave him a curious look.“ You ready?” she askedPeter nodded. She seemed to accept his answer, and began to grab her extra gear.She ran across the parking lot, with Peter close to her heel, the white FBI written on the back of her jacket was like a beacon which to follow.There were five cops in the lobby, all looking tense, they seemed to clutch their guns tootightly in their hands.“ Agent Chambers” one of the officers said as he approached her “ Captain O’Day wanted me to let you know swat is ready to go in.”the young officer said.“ Tell them to stand down …..Have them wait for me” Screamed ChambersShe grabbed the walkie-talkie from his hand.She punched the buttons on the elevator.“ That is out ma’am you have to take the stairs “ the officer said.“ Captain, Give me two minutes before you send SWAT in, two minutes” Chambersscreamed as she walked towards the steps.“ I have men that is dying in the hallway that we need to get to”“ Two minutes Captain” she said firmly“ …and I just might save the life of some more of your men”There was a pause on the line.“ We are on the same side here captain please….” She pleaded“ Two minutes” Came the tense reply.She tossed the walkie back to the cop, and ran up the steps.3
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