10 Juggernaut: Insider

The mafia was known to have terrorized the Dome and the surrounding areas in the Verdun region. The local government is powerless against them. With little support from the World Government they are at the mercy of people willing to aid them. The arrival of the Steel Legion in the region and the rumors that is circulating around had the boss of the mafia pissed off.

The boss they said doesn't like unwanted visitors. With the Mayor of the Dome requested aid from the Legion, I think he may be after the Mayor's head in a platter. I hear that these mobsters can be ruthless, but what I hear from those of the Verdun region. It is said that they are far worse.

The next morning, we woke up and waited for Talon. It seems like he was up the whole night uneasy about what is going on. Tracer, me and Merwin were having our conversation when suddenly Talon called our attention. A grunt fetched me and Merwin to see Talon who looks like he would eat a person. He is not in his best mood and is about to burst anytime soon. Better to keep my behavior or else I will loose my head.

"Here they are sir!" The grunt said to Talon who was sitting in the chair in front of us.

Around us are shattered glass, ruined furniture, broken doors and some tables. Talon ordered us to sit in front of the wooden chairs in front of him.

"Sit, I have few words to discuss with you." He said calmly trying to hold his anger.

He clears his throat and stood up, Talon placed his arms behind of him and walks back and forth.

"The mafia knows of our existence and their boss is not pleased with the Mayor of this Dome." He paused and continued talking, "This is not our fight but we have to prepare ourselves if negotiation breaks down."

Talon stops and looked at me, heading towards my seat.

"You have been a veteran of many missions, Damon. I would like to ask of your expertise if things go awry. The mafia has only given us few days to pack up and leave." He continued.

"Are we just going to give in towards their demands?" I asked Talon who in return slammed the table in front of me.

"This is not our fight boy! It is obvious that the Mayor wants us to clean up their mess. However we have no choice but to fight for our survival!" Talon exclaimed at me.

"S-sorry..." I apologized.

"No... it's not your fault. Rather, we should prepare for the ongoing fight. H.Q. is far away their demands are far unreasonable. We stay and fight!" Talon said.

After the small meeting with Talon, Merwin and I went outside to see Tracer who was at his quarters resting. Merwin looks at me and taps me by my shoulder. She asked me if I were okay and I responded with a nod.

"Are you sure?" She asked me once more.

"Not really, I am a bit worried." I replied glancing at her.

Looking at her face, she seems to be worried too. Her expression tells otherwise she is also troubled with the recent events. The expression of her brown eyes tells me that she is scared.

"It is okay, we'll be fine!" I comforted her and placed my hand over hers on my shoulder.

After our small talk, I told Merwin that I would go ahead to see something and told her to see Tracer. I happen to see something from afar that doesn't seem right. I observed what it was but I thought it was just a silhouette of something. My gut feeling tells me it could be something else but I did not make it bother me for a while and continued on my way.

Meanwhile outside of the Dome, there were two figures waiting outside the forest. One was wearing a cloak while the other is painted with tattoo from the neck below. He wears a tank top and jeans with his weapon holstered in his waist.

"Are you sure about this, man? This place is spooky." The man with tattoo said to his companion beside him.

"Quit being a scaredy cat and man up!" The person in cloak replied to him.

Moments later several armed men arrived a well dressed man is leading them and looks at the two people in front of them. The man in the tattoo looks frightened and is about to run away but is stopped by his companion.

"I said man up!" He said to his companion.

Seeing the eyes of the leader of the armed men, the man in the cloak apologized and bows down his head. He introduced himself and began to speak.

"I am here for a parlay!"

The leader of the armed men smirks at him for his bravery.

"I am listening."