I know its been a while so here's a character list as well as an update (christmas miracle) hope its up to scratch - SETH8627

K unit aka Cete

Leader, Wolf

Snake

Eagle

Fox aka Ben Daniels

Alex aka Cub aka Alexi Gregovich

Yassen aka Cossack aka Yasha

Old K unit aka Flock

Leader, Weasel

Badger

Hawk aka Ian Rider

Sparrow

SEALS Delta unit aka Gaggle

Leader, L

K

M (The guy who Eagle doesn't like much)

N

AN? probably only two things I can say, where has the time gone? and PLEASE DON'T KILL ME!

Sweeping an entire floor took time, something which was constantly in high demand and short supply. So the idiot behind him was letting more than a few grains of sand slide by and it was becoming a little more than an inconvenience. The only difference between the two of them came down to two simple things; the teams they played for and, more importantly, their training. All Alex needed to know was that the other man's skill set would not match his.

"You see Alex, it's all about the odds… You know what has happened, which cards have been played. You saw them, remember?"

The blonde mop of hair bobbed up and down eagerly, although the child's face remained faintly stern as his eyebrows furrowed closer in concentration. "The Red Queen, nine shovels, eight hearts, the dainty ace and the Black King's Jester."

Ian grinned, "Queen of hearts, nine of spades, eight of hearts, ace of spades and Jack of clubs. Well done, now if those cards have been played you know they can't surprise you again. You have the advantage, so how do you use it?"

"Вы случайно не знаете, если кто-то потерял свою королеву? 'You wouldn't happen to know if anyone's lost their Queen?' " Alex asked as soon as the hand clamped firmly over his mouth was loosened. "Я имею в виду, я знаю, кто имеет два больших парней ... Но ах, где их дамы в? 'I mean, I know who has the two big Guys… But ah, where are their ladies at?' "

The man behind him stuttered, his whole body pausing at the absurdity of his prisoners question. That was all Alex needed; he collapsed his weight and slipped through the other man's hold, pushing back against him as he did so. To all appearances he had stumbled which kept Mr Joker off guard as he proceeded to spin, still crouched, with a leg out stretched and swept his former captors feet. Alex grabbed the gun out from the man's holster and stood over the prone figure. He checked it was loaded, cocked it, flicked the safety off and aimed it at the man's head casually.

"Когда у вас есть преимущество, вы должны использовать его. Например; если мы играем наши карты, они из колоды. Я знаю, что у вас нет, и шансы меня, зная, что вы должны увеличить каждый раз, когда мы играем. Так карт на столе. Я задал вам вопрос, Тимур не здесь, так что, кто ты принимая меня и где они? 'When you have an advantage, you should use it. For instance; if we play our cards, they're out of the deck. I know what you don't have, and the odds of me knowing what you do have increase each time we play. So cards on the table. I asked you a question, Timur isn't here, so who were you taking me to and where are they?' "

Weasel stood at the command position monitoring the rest of his unit and Gaggle, circling around the other pairs stationed at the place through their radio line. Truthfully they hadn't expected any sort of trouble to arise; the guest list had started being screened six months ago. But they were trained to be the best England had to offer so it didn't take long for the three of them to be picked up by one of the guards positioned on the wire and brought over to where Weasel was stationed by four members of the Queens Guard.

"Where the fuck have you been?" Weasel snapped in place of a greeting.

Hawk took a step forward in front of Wolf, "Look; Fox, Hunter and Cub are already in the building securing the site, but get everyone out now." He took another step closer to him and looked his unit leader dead in the eye. "A Russian based group has planted biological weapons containing Anthrax; quietly remove them before they even have a chance of releasing it."

Not a single person in the control center could believe what they had heard, surely it was pure fiction. They could not, however, afford to discount it and Weasel quickly signaled for the guards to begin a manual evacuation. Using only the units on standby to slowly withdraw officials out and prevent any unnecessary alarm on either of the parties involved. Hawk coordinated the units, invoking his rank with unspoken clarity, sending Cete to back up the rest of their unit, his nephew, because he would be damned if anyone was left behind on his watch.

He left the man unconscious and securely tied before heading deeper into the palace- taking a quicker path than the one the 'guard' recommended. It seemed that the palace had yet to give up its time worn secrets to the world, those escape chambers founded out of previous monarch's paranoia had been lost as the country stabilized. Only the head staff and senior security members knew of their existence. As always time payed in prominence.

Alex darted in and out of the walls, a ghost, not hesitating in his movements. He knew this man was devoted to his cause. Strung along by the hope of a better life which had been woven into him, it was a wonder why such a little thing disillusioned so many. Then again he knew the allure which it held. The promise of dreams was probably the most powerful weapon any person could wish for.

He checked his clip before entering the old store room. Creaking open the door and confronted the man placed in charge of this part of the operation.

"Одна смерть на месте многих других ... Умирающего ради великого дела, в том, что не спасает жизни? Разве это не героическое? 'A single death in the place of many others... Dying for the greater cause, is that not saving lives? Is that not heroic?' " He asked uncertainly, "Разве это не характер вашей работы? 'Is that not the nature of your job?' "

"Я признаю, что я не Флоренс Найтингейл, но я не убить кого-то, когда они игнорируют меня. 'I'll admit that I'm no Florence Nightingale, but I don't kill someone when they ignore me.' "

"Люди не меняются без причины; причина, по которой принесет пользу им. Может быть, когда это их жизнь в опасности, они помогут. 'People do not change without reason; a reason that will benefit them. Maybe when it's their lives in danger they will help.' " Demetri explained, quoting every line that had been sold to him. "Мои товарищи все охотно умереть, чтобы добиться перемен. Мир не является справедливым ... 'My comrades would all willingly die to bring about change. The world is not fair…' "

"Где вылечить Деметрий? 'Where's the cure Demetri?' " Alex ordered, holding the gun steady.

"Они говорят о едином мире, который не включает в себя наш народ только из-за политической позиции нашей страны. Как вы думаете, мне нравится быть продиктованы? прибыль Моя семья и свобода украдены другими? Они выбирают и выбирают, кто они и не дадут помощь. Кто они бесплатно, вы не понимаете? 'They talk about a united world that doesn't include our people just because of our country's political stance. Do you think I like being dictated to? My family's profits and freedom stolen by others? They pick and choose who they will and won't give aid to. Who they free, don't you understand?' "

"Demetri?!"

Looking at the man who had befriended him the Russian sighed. "Тимур имеет его. 'Timur has it.' "

"У тебя на коленях; как вы сказали, что уже достаточно страданий. 'On your knees; as you said, there is already enough suffering.' Wolf, take this man and put him with the others. Have the rest of your men secure the remaining prisoners."

"Yes sir. Fox reported in, both areas are secured." Wolf barked through gritted teeth. He marched up from behind Cub, passing him in the doorway hissing, "And next time you decide to show off with your ESP, let me announce myself first."