U N F O U N D
London, 1981
There was a shift in the shadows as the figure detached himself from the gloom.
There was a sudden orange flare and a plume of smoke as a cigarette lit up. There was a flash as two slate grey eyes were illuminated, suddenly, and then faded into darkness.
The figure inhaled, and then exhaled. The smoke spiralled upwards, lazily disappearing into the murky London sky above.
It strode, suddenly, stalking the alleyway. Long, deliberate strides, the face harsh and set in cold concentration.
A crash. The hammer fall as a revolver was cocked. The figure spun. arm lashed out, hand twisting around the muzzle of a firearm. Spun, letting the revolver go clattering aside. Lunge, and the figure had the assailant. Hands found the neck and moved, with practised ease.
"Freeze!"
The figure froze. There was a delayed crack as the body fell from his hands, neck snapped back, unnaturally bent. Broken.
The greys and dull whites of urban camouflage flashed under the cigarette light as men moved, surrounding the figure and crouching, rifles levelled.
Blackened gas masks made the assailants faceless, cold. The figure's blank stare matched them, carefully distant.
The figure cocked his head, as though curious. His black coat billowed around him, suddenly caught in the wind.
"Brigadier."
The officer stepped out, his face contorted. He looked down at the lifeless body at the figure's feet. Then looked up.
"Lorenson."
The figure nodded, amused.
"You're under arrest, Mr Lorenson." the Brigadier said, struggling to keep his voice level. "You no longer have the privelege of human rights. You will be detained at a secure base indefinetly. You will not receive the right to a trial."
Lorenson smiled, suddenly.
"I'm sorry, Brigadier, but the Company won't let you do that."
The Brigadier ground his teeth. "Fuck the Company."
Lorenson laughed. The crouched riflemen didn't move.
Lorenson's slate grey eyes flashed. "Fuck UNIT."
The Brigadier reacted. Lorenson moved, suddenly. Kicked, knocking a rifle up. Reached and pulled it from surprised hands. Fired, a sudden burst as he rolled.
The Brigadier shouted, and then jumped. Tackled Lorenson. Punched, then rolled away, clutching a broken arm.
Lorenson rose, breathing heavily. He grinned and reached into his coat.
The Brigadier's eyes flashed. Lorenson pulled the pin.
"The Company doesn't tolerate investigation, Brigadier. Not even by UNIT."
The alley lit up, suddenly, brilliantly, and smoke spiralled upwards, disappearing into the murky London sky.
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