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Chapter 31 - Chase

FBI Agent: Mia, listen up. The #1 most wanted girl was spotted near the New York port by one of the workers.

Mia: Okay, lock up the area. I want a perimeter around the entire thing. Call in SWAT, let's go now!

We cut back to Glitch, Lia, and Whitehat in the blacksite.

Glitch: Okay, so why isn't Blackwatch here? Did they give up on me? Did you two do this mission without the director's orders?

Lia: Long story short, I am the #1 most wanted on the FBI list, and Blackwatch basically abandoned me.

Glitch: Well, that's a first.

Whitehat: Wait, shit, Lia. When we rushed here, I'm sure we weren't stealthy enough. I'm sure someone saw us.

Glitch: There is a good possibility of that.

Whitehat: We need to get out of here fast. The FBI and SWAT will be on us any minute.

Lia: We need a plan. The port area is going to be crawling with agents.

Glitch: We need to come up with a plan to get rid of the FBI agents hunting you.

Lia: Well, it's not like I can prove I'm innocent. I'm not even sure what I'm accused of, and I'm sure with every bone in my body they aren't giving up until I get captured or killed.

Whitehat: Well... then let's kill you.

We cut to Mia and her FBI agents, SWAT swarming all over the New York port.

Suddenly, four gunshots are heard. As SWAT and FBI agents converge on the location, they see Glitch dragging Lia's body into a car and driving off.

Mia: GET THAT CAR NOW!

A chase ensues, with Glitch driving frantically, edging closer and closer to the perimeter. He suddenly makes an unexpected turn into a corner. As SWAT and Mia approach the car, they shout:

Mia: GET OUT OF THE CAR NOW WITH YOUR HANDS UP!

Not a single sound is heard.

Mia: SIR, GET OUT NOW!

Mia: SIR?!

As they look at the tinted black windows, they get closer to the car and see that there is no one in it. A secret hatch in the driver's side leading to a manhole cover under the car is open.

Mia: HE ESCAPED INTO THE UNDERGROUND SYSTEM! GO GO GO!

10 minutes ago

Whitehat: Then let's kill you.

Lia: What?!

Glitch: Wait, hear him out...

Whitehat: Well, it's simple. We fake your death.

Whitehat: We make it seem like one of us killed you and dragged the body.

Glitch: I'll do it.

Lia: NO.

Glitch: He's a kid, Lia. He has his whole life in front of him. All I care about is that you're safe.

Whitehat: That's the first part. But since she isn't really going to be dead, we need to convince them to start going after you instead of her making you the #1 and not her.

Glitch: Well, I have an idea.

Whitehat: Oh yeah? What's that?

Glitch: Let's say... someone owes me a favor.

We cut back to the present as Mia is chasing Glitch through the underground system.

Mia: He can't have gone far. Spread out and find him!

Glitch dashes through the dark, narrow tunnels, his breath ragged and his mind racing. He navigates the labyrinthine passages, occasionally glancing over his shoulder.

Flashback 2027

Glitch: How about another time for my story? How about you ask me some questions?

Mia: (lowering her gun) Okay, fine... Who was she to you?

Glitch: ...?

Mia: The old number one most wanted. You didn't just kill her, you dragged her body all across the port and kept it hidden.

Glitch: She IS my sister.

Mia: Is...? Don't you mean was?? You did kill her... WAIT, YOU KILLED YOUR OWN SISTER?!

Glitch: (laughs out loud) The FBI sure is shit. No, I didn't kill her. I faked her death to make you stop chasing after her and start chasing after me.

Mia: Okay... that actually makes sense...

Mia: Back at the station, you said "my old agency." Are you referring to the CIA, FBI, MI6? What old agency?

Glitch: I can't answer that.

Mia: Is it Blackwatch?

Glitch's eyes light up as he hears the name.

Glitch: How do you know that name?

Mia: In 2026, I caught you talking to some shady dude to get out of New York.

Glitch: Ah, Reddington... I wish he was still around.

Mia: So?! What is Blackwatch?

Glitch: I cannot answer that.

Mia: Who is Reddington?

Glitch: A man, a criminal mastermind, and above all else, he helped me and my sister get back together.

Mia: Why did you turn yourself in?

Glitch: I was supposed to meet an old friend at a point assigned by Reddington, that way we both are safe, but...

Mia: You said you wish he was still around... does that mean he...?

Glitch: Yeah...

Mia: I'll get his file when they find the bod-

Glitch: They won't find the body, they won't find the murder...

Mia: Blackwatch will cover it?

Glitch: (laughs) No, but still.

Mia: Well, if you can't meet with your friend 'cause Reddington was your only connection, what are you gonna do now?

Glitch: Wait about 7 seconds.

Mia: What?

Glitch: 4, 3, 2, 1...

As Glitch finishes counting, a ring on the door can be heard.

Glitch: May you open that?

As Mia opens the door, she aims the gun at the man she sees. He calmly asks, "May I come in, ma'am?"

Mia: Fine, but hands up.

As he walks in, Glitch's eyes light up in enjoyment.

Glitch: Hey there, old pal.

Agent K: Long time no see, you fucking bastard.