As the Helicopter set itself down in the Courtyard, the agents filed out, and were greeted by Lau and Benitez.

"Get Inside, agents. We got a lot to talk about." Lau said. As they entered, Twilight saw JTF soldiers moving around at a frantic pace.

"What's an Incursion, Nick?" Twilight asked, confused by the rapid movement,

"Incursions are massive JTF field operations, involving up to two Division squads, and up to five JTF field units. We've only authorized three since Manhattan was quarantined. They would be Falcon Lost, Clear Sky, and Dragon's Nest. Falcon was clearing out an LMB stockpile with an APC. Clear was the Rikers taking over again, an LMB, SAM site. Finally, in Dragon, we had to take out a Cleaner nest, and they were packing a modified Fire Engine meant to start fires, not put them out." Nick said. "They're dangerous, and since most JTF agents are nowhere near Division quality, often we've had to go in alone without JTF infantry support." Nick replied. "Speaking of, Lau? What's our status?"

Lau nodded. "You're heading in with JTF squads Banshee, Dragoon, and Stallion. We don't know what these "Pride" mooks are packing, but we can assume that it's similar to what Rikers are using. Kalashnikovs, T-82s, LMGs. Drone footage over the area shows that they've fortified a small factory depository into a safe house. From what Rhodes gathered from that Video call trace, it's in the epicenter of the likely area."

"How are we getting in?" Twilight asked.

"You're heading out with a Blackhawk and two Chinooks. You'll set down on this park a block away, then proceed on foot." Benitez said. "We don't know how much manpower they have, so we assume, again, they have about the numerical strength of a Riker faction."

"Anything else?" Logan asked.

"We've got some new gear for you all in the Armory. Agent Twilight, we've updated your level to 15 for that discovery. Get yourself some better kits. I'll notify the JTF squads the get ready, so get moving!" Benitez said.

As they entered the armory, Twilight was handed an MP7 Submachine gun, with a Glock 17 sidearm. Harper, a Vector K7, and a KSG shotgun. Nick, a Navy M27 and a UMP45. Logan, a Mark 11 DMR and a TMP. Finally, Dimitri was given a SPAS-12 and a LSAT. As the squad checked their gear, and restocked their ammo, Twilight growled.

"Let's go get him, agent." Nick said, and Twilight nodded. As they walked outside, they saw the three helicopters land. The three JTF squads arrived soon after.

"Agent, I'm Lt. Bering." A soldier said. "Commander Lau put me in charge of the JTF squads."

"Confirmed, soldier," Nick said. "Get your men on board!'

"Move out!' Bering said. As the soldiers boarded the Chinooks, the Agents boarded the Blackhawk. As they took off, the sun fully set, and the sky started to turn an inky black.

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As the helicopters flew through the pitch-black sky, their only guides the lights of buildings below, Twilight looked over at Nick, who was modifying his M27 with a Holo sight.

"Nick!"

"Yeah?" He replied over the radio.

"What's going to happen to Flash if we have to take him alive?"

"I wouldn't sweat taking him alive, Agent." Lau's voice interrupted. "We've tagged him as a threat to Manhattan. If he doesn't die, you know what happens."

"I know, commander." Twilight said. "I just wish there was another way."

"I do to." Lau replied. "But there simply isn't."

"Alright." Twilight sighed, and she turned off the radio.

"You okay, Agent?" Harper asked.

'I'm fine. Let's get this done." Twilight said, loading a mag into her MP7.

"Landing zone in one mike!" The pilot yelled. "Incursion op in t-minus one mike!"

"Agents, let's get this done!" Nick said, leaning out the side as the helo set down, followed by the Chinooks. As the JTF filed out, Nick and the squad started to move down the street, and were soon joined by the JTF. After a few minutes of walking, they settled themselves behind two buildings at an intersection. Nick peeked at the Depository,, and growled.

"They've got the only entrance locked down." Nick said. "Guards every few feet, and a sniper position."

"Can't the helicopters fire on them?" Twilight asked.

"They're too precious to use in combat. Most are equipped for medevacs or transport. Besides, they don't have any combat armament." Dimitri said.

"Then we'll have to hit them from the front." Nick said.

"Wait." Twilight said. "I think I know how we can get in."

"How?' Logan asked.

"We use the JTF as bait." Twilight said. "Once the JTF draws their fire, they'll divert all their units to the attackers…"

"Leaving their flank open." Dimitri said. "Brilliant!"

"We're ready to go on your mark, agent." Lt. Bering said.

"Set yourselves up here. We'll find a different way to get in. Our signal to attack will be three purple flashes."

"Confirmed." Lt. Bering said. "Get into position!"

As the JTF stacked up, Twilight brought the squad around to a small loading bay near the side of the depository. It was less heavily guarded, and there were only five sentries.

"Take 'em out, Logan. Silenced." Nick said. Logan placed his suppressor on his rifle, and fired five shots. All five sentries fell. Nick and the team moved up. Twilight occupied a position, and seeing the JTF were ready, she used her magic to deliver three quick flashes of purple. Then, a few seconds later, gunfire erupted and cries resonated.

"Breach!"

"Go, go, go!"

"Let's move, Agent!' Nick said, opening fire. Twilight dived behind a crate and shot a hostile, before reloading and shooting another.

"Agent, grenade!" Nick yelled. Twilight noticed a green orb land near here. Realizing what it was, she pulled it into her hands with magic and threw it back. As it reached the apex of its flight, it exploded.

"Nice toss!" Nick yelled, taking cover behind her.

"Thanks!" Twilight replied, covering her head as several shots hit the crate, just missing her.

"LMG on top floor!" Harper yelled. "Suppressing fire!"

Twilight fired a second burst, and then, the doors of the courtyard opened, and the JTF moved in, diving behind cover to dodge their greeting, a spray of bullets.

"Flank that MG!" Twilight yelled, and Nick nodded. Diving directly below the window, he pulled out his sticky launcher, and fired. The projectile hit on the window frame, and exploded. The gunfire ceased, and Twilight sighed.

"Move up! Into the building!" Nick yelled. As the JTF moved in, through a security camera, Flash watched the battle.

"Sir! JTF forces are in the building!" A Pride member yelled.

"I know, Dominic." Flash said. "Keep them stalled. I need time to set up the bomb and the device."

"Yessir!" Dominic said. Grabbing a M249 Saw from a weapon rack, he sprinted out. Flash saw Twilight's image in the monitor, and he growled.

"Soon, you and I will be together.: Flash said. "And one of us…"

"...won't leave this city alive."

Author's Note

Part two will be soon!

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