Chapter 4
Zach arrived at the vault accompanied by Claude and Lisa. Standing guard was one of Zacks more zealous supporters.
"Good morning, Marcus"he said clapping the man on the shoulder. "What do we know so far?"
"We don't know much yet boss"Marcus said lighting a cigarette. "Twenty-five minutes ago an intruder came down to the vault and tried using a copy of your key. Naturally it failed, but that didn't stop them. They drew what look like a katana from a sheath, and while channeling some sort of black energy through it tried to cut the lock. Thankfully the improvements we installed yesterday held up, and all they did was actually break the katana they were holding. Unfortunately, nobody got a good look, and because of that we don't have any clear pictures of the probable thief."
Zack and Lisa both frowned. "What about the cameras"Lisa asked leaning over to glance at one of the cameras that had been installed above the vault door.
Markus nodded at the camera that Lisa was looking at. "Somehow they disabled the camera before they even got within range of it."
"Any idea how this person got a copy of my key?"
Markus shook his head. "No one I have asked in the last 10 minutes has any idea where that key came from. However from what I was able to learn, is that the person must have made the copy no less than 8 days ago."
Zack side. "It's a good thing I changed the key day before yesterday. It looks like will be needing to add some more security to the vault again"he said palming his face. "How long have you been on duty Marcus?"
Julian Marcus smiled. "Only a couple of hours Sir"he said giving Zack a salute. "I'll be fine for the rest of my shift."
Returning the salute Zack and Lisa started back towards the conference room where they had been meeting.
"Any idea Zack"Lisa asked glancing around her.
Zach frowned a little bit. "I've heard rumors that there are those who want to get their hands on the energy saver for whatever means they desire"he said thinking hard. "But this ability to use a black energy, I don't understand what that means"he said speaking slowly as he tried to center his thoughts. "I am considering the idea of removing the saber from the vault, and caring around by myself. At least that way I'll know that no guards will be harmed when someone tries to break into the vault again."
Lisa put a hand on his arm. "Will think of something Zack. Don't let it overwhelm you though OK."
Zack smile that his friend. "I'll do my best to put it out of my mind, but you know me, Lisa. There's no telling how this will affect my work today."
Lisa got a smile as she thought of something. "Aren't you suppose to meet Christine coming back from her trip today?"
"Yeah"Zack noted as they near the conference room. "I'm supposed to leave here about noon to go pick her up."
Lisa smiled. "Why don't you take the rest of the morning off then"she said batting her eyes at him. "And take some time in nature to relax yourself. Keep an eye on your comcom though so you'll know when you need to get to the transport."
Zach thought about it for a couple of minutes while he and Lisa resettled in the chairs they have been sitting in before. "I might just take you up on that idea Lisa"he said leaning his head back. "I've been rather stressed lately. Not just because of today's incident, but rather just the stress of trying to figure out why the energy saver just will not let anybody else use it."
Lisa wrapped one arm around her friend. "Then I think you need to take some time off Zack"she said. "I'm pretty sure the Director will understand especially with what has happened today."
Zack relaxed for a minute, and then smiling at Lisa Rose from the chair. "I'm gonna go see the director first"he said picking up his coat. "I'll let him know what we know so far, that is if Marcus hasn't already told him. Then I'll let him know and then I'll be taking the rest of the day off, not only so I can relax so I can return to work tomorrow, but also so I can pick up my sister without having to make her wait."
Lisa smile that she also rose. "Then I will see you tomorrow Zack"she said giving him a warm smile.
"See you tomorrow Lisa"Zach said as he walked out the door.