The Stalked III

I was on alert the moment I heard the shot ring out and pushed Adrian into the SUV. Dimitri jumped out of the SUV as well as Alberta and one of Lissa's Guardian.

"Take the Queen back to the Court. We'll-" I was cut off by Karolina's scream. I turned around to face a terrifying sight. There standing in a ski mask with other men with hand guns was screaming off orders about handing over money and valuables or he was going to blow off the little boys head-Paul's head.

Everyone was running around screaming or on the ground like the man was saying. I looked at Dimitri. He had his guardian mask on but I could see the terror in his eyes. I didn't even see Paul get off the plane. At first I thought he was being shy and was hiding with Karolina and was going to check when I was bombarded by Victoria. I started to check out my options on how to get him free safely when about five men with guns and ski masks came up to us.

"Get inside the airport or I blow your head off." One of the men said. I looked at Dimitri and Alberta and nodded. I wasn't taking the risk of getting anyone killed. We went into the airport with everyone following. Lissa was swarmed by her Guardians but they were smart enough to look inconspicuous. Christian was with her as well as Mia and Eddie. She was fairing really well. She kept a stoic look on her face. She was trying to stay strong in front of everyone but I could see past that and tell she was terrified on what may happen tonight.

I looked over at the man who seemed to be the leader and was holding Paul hostage. Paul had tears streaming down his face and I was so scared for him. I may not be married to Dimitri or related to them, but I felt him as my nephew and right now my nephew was in danger. I had to think fast. I scanned the room with all my senses. We were in a small airport, for less of a risk, so there were not very many people, maybe thirty or forty. Everyone thing was pretty quite besides Karolina's sobs and a few others sobs and whispers. There were about fifteen men in masks and all of them had guns. A few had 30 caliber rifles, while most had hand guns. They were spread around at the exits. Two were with the leader, four at the front gate, two more at another exit across the room and another two at the emergency exit. The other four were spread out around the room keeping an eye on everyone and collecting cell phones.

"All right, everyone get out all your valuables and belongings and hand them over or this kid gets it." The leader said. He shoved the gun into Paul's head and he whimpered. Karolina yelled not to hurt him and I growled. I guess he heard me and he looked at me.

"You don't like that hey?" he pushed the gun into his head again, harder. I glared at him and he laughed. He nodded to one of the guys, and they walked over to. They grabbed me roughly by the arm and dragged me over to him. I heard Lissa say my name in a hushed tone that they didn't hear for they didn't have the hearing we did. they let me go in front of him. he was about 6'3 and blue eyes. thats all i could tell for he was wearing a black turtle neck, black jeans, gloves and a ski mask. very original. he handed Paul off to one of his men and looked at me throughly, stopping, of course, at my chest. typical.

"My, you're one very beautiful young women." He put his hand on my thigh and travelled down my leg. I spat on him. "And feisty. I like that." He smiled. His voice was deep, like velvet.

"So, who is he to you?" he gestured to Paul. "Son, brother, cousin?" He had this permanent smirk plastered on his face like he was hoping to get a reaction out of me. I kept my mask on. He walked over to Paul and grabbed him by the scruff of his neck.

"Aunt Rosie," he whimpered. He looked at me, satisfied.

"Aunt, eh? Well, then, does that make that guy over there Uncle stoic?" He pointed to Dimitri. I turned and looked over to see him still with his mask, but I could see rage mixed with fear in his eyes. I looked back at the man.

"What if he is?" I said cooly. I wasn't going to let this guy get to me. He just laughed.

"So, Rosie is it? Whats a good looking chick like you doing way out here at this tiny airport? Shouldn't you be with some rich man? Or are you more into the lonely and silent type?" I almost lost it. He was insinuating I was a whore. So, like a true Hathaway, I leaned over to him, close to his ear and told him "fuck off you stupid horny bastard." That pissed him off. He looked at me with anger and punched my hard against my face. I fell to the floor, blood in my mouth. He leaned down to me, near my face.

"Talk to me like that again and you wont be the one thats hurt." He glanced over at Paul. That shut me up. He signaled his men to bring me back over to the others. They threw me to the ground roughly. I heard Dimitri growl. They walked away and I sat up against the wall. He kneeled beside me and looked at my mouth intently.

"Are you okay?" He asked. I nodded in response, to sore to talk. I'm sure my jaw was cracked. I forgot how strong humans could be. Lissa came down beside me. She touched my jaw and I felt the hot cold sensation. I pushed her hand away and shook my head. She didn't heal it completely but I don't think it was cracked anymore.

"You can't heal it here, they will wonder why my mouth is no longer hurt." I said to her sternly. She nodded her head and got back up to Christian. I looked at Dimitri, and he looked at me. We both understood. We need a plan.

It had been about half an hour. The men were still trying to collect the money and keep the hostages quiet. At one point a man had tried to get out when one of the men a the doors wasn't paying attention, and got shot to death in the process. His body was still lying there. Paul look completely traumatized as did Karolina. No eight nine year old should go through this. I was almost done with my plan. There were fifteen men in masks. Including Dimitri, Alberta, Janine, Eddie and I, along with the six Royal Guardians with us, there was eleven of us. I figured with Christian and Abe, we had pretty good odds. Dimitri was right beside me so instead of gathering everyone together, and looking very suspicious, I decided to tell them one at a time. I told him the plan, and he got up and walked over to the Royal Guardians, and told them the plan in hushed tones. I went over to my mom and dad, then Alberta, Eddie and Christian. Lissa, Mia and Adrian were there, so they new the plan.

Abe and Christian are to set of the fire alarm system. That should distract at least one of the guards. They will go and find a way to turn it off, while on of the Guardians follows him and takes him out. When he doesn't come back they should send another to look for him, and he will get taken out as well. That leaves twelve. After that we will get into positions to rush the men. Abe will use his element to burn the man who has Paul's hand that is holding the gun. When he drops the gun, one of the guardians will take out a knife he has concealed on him and throw it at I'm, hopefully taking him out. Karolina will yell for Paul to run over here and then we all rush the men. I take the leader though. He's all mine.

Everyone knows the plan. We are all getting ready to take the plan out. Lissa and Adrian are staying back with the Belikov's and Mia. Were going to need them safe incase we need someone to be healed. And, well, she's still the Queen. The Royal Guard is not to happy about leaving her without a guardian, and I'm not either, but its the only way.

Dimitri comes over to me and grabs me by the waist and kisses me passionately.

"What was that for?" I asked him, a little light headed. He looked me deep in the eyes.

"Just incase,"

"Come one Comrade, you know me, it takes a lot more than silly arrogant humans with guns to take me down." I smiled at him. He smiled back but it didn't reach his eyes.

"Hey, I'll be fine. Just worry about the plan and don't get distracted." He nodded and we got ready to go. I nodded at Abe and Christian. The understood and both closed there eyes. The alarm went off, and the plan began.