Rise of the Night/Run of Night

Shadowstep waited outside the shower for her to finish. He hadn't gotten much sleep the night due to waking up to every noise and shift Lyla made. He had spent the majority of the night on guard for her. The only time he did get any sleep last night was the time he had a good dream for once. The dream was a marriage between him and Lyla. Everyone from the gang and all of his task force members were there, which was impossible because his men had made sacrifices for the mission and greater good. However he hoped that the dream could become a reality. Lyla stepped out of the shower and he took of his clothes and stepped in. However he pushed the curtain open so he could keep an eye on her. He was truly scared for her. He finished his shower and got dressed.

“We should start packing now.” Lyla said taking him by the hand and leading him to the kitchen. She pulled a couple of wooden crates out and they both started throwing cans of food into the crates. He kept her in view or arm's length at all times. After they had emptied the kitchen they grabbed the crates and left. Everyone was rushing somewhere, either t the armory to finish packing it up, to the loading docks to get everything loaded up, or to the main hall where Congo was telling the plan for the day. He and Lyla passed the crates to two lower ranked members and made their way to the main hall.

“Ok we will be traveling in sections. There will be 12 trucks loaded with cargo so we will be moving in completely at midnight tonight, one truck an hour. Now we need a senior member from the information fraction and runners fraction to lead for the senior fraction leaders while we move bases.” Congo said as Lyla and Shadow stepped up next to him.

“No need for volunteers Congo I know who I want to lead. Luke your my replacement for right now. Make sure everyone gets to their spot and gets ready on time.” Lyla said. Someone in crowd nodded and ran off.

“Mhh who do I want for my replacement? Ah yea I think Silva you know how I like things done make sure it happens.” Shiva said.

“Yes mistress” Someone said from the crowd.

“Ok you all know your jobs now get it done.” Congo said turning his attention to Shadow and Lyla.

“I'm guessing were on the first wave of transports Congo?” Shadow asked.

“Yep I'm getting us out first then we gonna start setting up the mines and we leave in about 3 hours.” Congo said. They all prepared themselves to leave their home. Lyla went and gave orders to her runners. Shadow followed her and he wondered for what reason could Congo not want to return to the mines. He knew Congo didn't like to run nor hide but he know Congo would do it if he had too. A buzzing sound cracked to life from the radios around the catacombs. “First wave of transports begin preparations. I repeat first wave of transports begin preparations.”

“Their playing our song Ly. We got to go now.” Shadow said gently grabbing her hand and leading her to the auto bay. Congo and Shiva were waiting by one of the cars.

“Ok its about a 2 hour drive to the mines. I know the way best so I'm drive now lets go.” Congo said starting to get inside the car. Shadow and Lyla got in the back while Shiva got in next to Congo. Shadow felt he could finally get some rest and he start to lean on Lyla while Congo started pulling the car out of the auto bay. He only played silently that he had good dreams.