Prepare For Retaliation
As the teams mobilized, a sense of unease settled over Sarah. Something wasn't adding up. She reviewed the data again, her intuition telling her there was a piece missing.
"Thompson, cross-reference these locations with our known Hydra assets," she said, her eyes narrowing in concentration.
After a tense few moments, Thompson's face paled. "Sarah, these aren't just random targets. They're diversions."
"What?" Nneoma asked, leaning in.
"The real target is the global summit," Thompson replied, his voice urgent. "They're planning to assassinate key world leaders and plunge the world into chaos."
Sarah felt a cold shiver run down her spine. "We need to get to that summit now. Alert all units and inform the local authorities. This is a code red situation.
Realizing the true scope of the threat, Sarah and Nneoma knew they had to act fast. They redirected their teams, converging on the summit's location, a high-security facility in Geneva, Switzerland. The summit was scheduled to host numerous world leaders, and the potential for catastrophe was immense.
The summit was already in progress when Sarah and her team arrived. The security was tight, but Hydra had managed to infiltrate it. As Sarah and Nneoma approached the facility, they could see the signs of an impending attack: suspicious vehicles, increased activity, and the subtle but unmistakable presence of Hydra operatives.
"Stay focused!" Sarah shouted, leading her team into the fray. "We need to protect the delegates and neutralize the threat."
They fought their way through the chaos, each step a battle. Sarah's heart pounded as she spotted the lead assassin, a notorious Hydra operative known for his ruthlessness.
"Nneoma, we need to split up," Sarah said, her voice firm. "I'll handle the assassin. You secure the delegates."
Nneoma nodded, her eyes fierce with determination. "Be careful."
Sarah moved with precision, navigating the debris and chaos. She engaged the assassin in a brutal fight, their skills evenly matched. Each move was calculated, each strike deadly. The assassin, known only as Viper, was a master of hand-to-hand combat and a seasoned killer.
As they fought, Sarah's mind raced. She needed to end this quickly. She feinted to the left, then struck with all her might, disarming the assassin and knocking him to the ground.
"You're finished," she said, her voice cold.
The assassin laughed, a chilling sound. "You may have won today, but Hydra will always rise again."
Sarah secured him, her thoughts already turning to Nneoma. She sprinted towards the summit hall, her heart heavy with dread.
Nneoma had successfully evacuated the delegates, but as she secured the last exit, she was confronted by another Hydra operative. They engaged in a fierce battle, their movements a blur of speed and precision.
Just as Nneoma gained the upper hand, the operative revealed a hidden blade. He struck with deadly accuracy, and Nneoma staggered back, clutching her side.
Sarah burst into the hall, her eyes widening in horror as she saw Nneoma fall. She rushed to her sister's side, her heart breaking.
"Nneoma, stay with me," Sarah pleaded, tears streaming down her face.
Nneoma managed a weak smile. "We... we did it. The delegates... they're safe."
"Don't talk like that," Sarah said, her voice choked with emotion. "You're going to be fine."
As the medical team arrived, Sarah held Nneoma's hand, her mind racing. She knew this battle had taken a toll on them all, but losing Nneoma was a blow she wasn't prepared for.
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#### **The Aftermath**
Back at the command center, the team was silent, the weight of their loss heavy in the air. Sarah stood alone, staring at the board filled with maps and data.
Thompson approached her, his expression somber. "We dealt a major blow to Hydra today. The summit is safe, thanks to you and Nneoma."
Sarah nodded, her heart aching. "But at what cost?"
Thompson placed a hand on her shoulder. "Nneoma's sacrifice wasn't in vain. We'll honor her by continuing the fight."