THE SHOCKWAVE
BY: INVISIBLE WRATH

Chapter Two:
Confrontation

As the door blew in, the gunmen inside opened fire on the opening, causing Shockwave to pull back as he threw the flash bang in… The room was brilliantly lit for a second as the flash bang detonated, blinding the men inside, which was all the SWAT team needed. Shockwave stepped in the door, firing as he did so. The first burst took a gunman dead in the chest, slamming him against a support beam as Reeves moved in behind Shockwave, his M-4 rattling as he dropped a second man…. the battle was over in less time than it would take to tell it. The team filed in and took position as they checked the fallen gunmen.

“They’re all dead, Sarge.”

“You know your routes, get moving.” Shockwave ordered into his radio headset. He took the opportunity to reload his SPAS-12 and raised it to ready position as he and Reeves climbed the first set of stairs, stopping at the double doors at the top. The second group behind them readied a flash bang. On Shockwave’s signal, Reeves kicked the door in, the flash bang sailing through the air and exploding in the room, causing the man inside to scream. Shockwave and Reeves charged through the doors, taking position as Reeves dropped the man, his Skorpion pistol firing as his body shook under the bullet’s impact. The second team moved up and took position, covering Shockwave and Reeves as they advanced. According to their man inside, Headman’s office was on this floor in a large room at the opposite end.

“Bravo team report.”

“We have engaged hostiles at south end, sir. We count four here, will report when we are through.”

“Delta team.”

“No contact, sir, we…Dammit!” the officer cursed at the crack of gunfire echoed over the radio….

“Delta, report!” Shockwave explained as his eyes scanned the level for hostiles.

“Delta one is hit, sir. Took one in the leg.”

“Get him out to the bus.”

“Yes, sir.”

Shockwave’s team advanced, taking position at a set of steel double doors. One of the men planted breaching charges and backed away to a safe position.

“Bravo team, what is your current situation?”

“Sir, we have broken through and are in position on the opposite end.”

“Delta team, report.”

“We are in position on the third floor, sir.”

“Breach the doors on command. Fire on identified targets only, we want Headman alive.” Shockwave ordered, knowing in his heart he’d like nothing more than to put his shotgun to the man’s head and introduce him to Lucifer…

“You okay, Sgt. Shockwave?” Reeves asked.

“I’m fine, kid. Breach doors now!”

The doors blew in one series of explosions; flash bangs right behind them as the three teams moved into position inside the room, immediately drawing fire. Weapons sounded as an all out firefight erupted. One of the men inside the room had a M-60, firing blindly at the SWAT officers. Delta team fired down from the catwalks into the room as Bravo tried to enter the room to the right of Shockwave’s team….

“RRAghhh….” One of the Bravo men took a .50 slug in the arm, spinning him to the ground. His partner stepped out and put a burst clean through the M- 60 gunner’s chest. Dragging the wounded officer to cover, the partner reported…

“Sir, Jackson took one.”

“Keep him behind cover.” Shockwave ordered, his shotgun blaring as he fired, smoke and sparks filling the room as both sides exchanged fire… Delta team proved to have the advantage as the picked off the shooters from the catwalk, the return fire dwindling…

“Sir!” Reeves grabbed Shockwave shoulder, pointing at a side door as a man in a flashy suit made a hasty exit. The young SWAT officer took off through the door…

“God dammit, kid, get back here!” Shockwave roared as he followed, dropping the dry shotgun as he ran and drawing the nickel-plated .45 from his hip. Sweeping his vision right to left, Shockwave charged down the hall after the Headman and Reeves, his gun ready.

From the end of the hall came three gunshots and a cry of pain….Reeves… Shockwave kicked the double doors open and found the kid lying in the middle of the room, Headman ten feet away with a pistol aimed at the kid’s head. Shockwave fired without thinking, putting a .45 slug into the Headman’s right arm. The drug lord returned fire, barely missing Shockwave as he dove for cover.

“Is that you, Jason?” a voice echoed throughout the room. “Come to stop me?” Headman’s laughed filled the cavernous room. “Didn’t you learn your lesson the last time?” Shockwave’s shoulder burned, old memories dredging up the pain of old wounds…his hand pressed against his shoulder where a set of three bullet exit scars marred the flesh of his shoulder.

“Your mind games won’t save your ass!” Shockwave shouted back, looked around the pillar…

“Oh, come now, Jason. You think I don’t know what is going through your mind this very second? You want me. You want me more than life itself. And I thought you beyond revenge.” The Headman taunted.

“This isn’t about revenge. It’s about justice.” Shockwave growled, slowly moving towards where Reeves lay…a bullet struck the concrete floor in front of him, driving him back.

“Oh, please. This is saturated with revenge. Just because of what I did the last time we met, you shouldn’t dwell on the past, Jason. That kid is new, isn’t he? What would you do if I killed him? Waste the rest of your life pursuing me?”

“I’d follow you to Hell!”

“Ah, the legendary Faria dedication. I hope she appreciates it, Jason.”

“You sick….” The rest of Shockwave’s retort was drowned out by his .45 as he ran for Reeves, grabbing the kid by the collar of his uniform and dragging him to cover.

“Kid, talk to me…” Shockwave said as he undid the body armor the officer wore.

“I’m okay…just grazed me…” Reeves replied as Shockwave found the wounds…three slugs had torn through his torso, luckily they wouldn’t kill him if he got to the EMTS soon…

“Sir, behind…” Reeve’s was cut off as two slug slammed into Shockwave’s back….

“Jason, you should have watched your back.” Headman said, kicking Shockwave’s sidearm away. “Now I have to kill you and the kid. A pity it had to end this way. You were the only truly worthy adversary I’ve ever had, but all good things must come to an end.” He took aim at Shockwave’s head…

“You talk too much…” Shockwave growled as he lashed out, his boot slamming into Headman’s knee with a sickening pop as the dealer screamed and fell back. Rearing back, Shockwave slammed his fist into the man’s face, slamming his head against the concrete floor. Feeling blood beginning to trickle down his back, Shockwave grabbed the dealer by the throat and slammed his knee into his midsection, Headman groaning and buckling…. A knife flashed and was buried in Shockwave’s thigh as the SWAT officer roared…Headman scrambled away from him towards the gun that lay on the concrete in front on him. Ripping the blade out of his leg, Shockwave leapt on top of Headman, slamming his knee into the man’s spine…

“AAAARGGGGGGHHHH!!!!!!!!!!”

“You want that gun?” Shockwave hissed into Headman’s ear…”Here.” He pressed it to the dealer’s forehead. “Recognize it, animal? It was hers!” he shouted as he slapped Headman across the face with it.

“Go to hell, Jason.” Headman spat, blood hitting Shockwave’s tactical vest.

“I’ll send you there now, you sack of…” he pulled the hammer back and shoved the gun into Headman’s mouth…

“Sir, don’t do it!” Shockwave stopped as Reeves spoke. “Sir, whatever he did, killing him isn’t going to serve justice. Let him rot in a cell, Sir…”

Pulling the gun out of Headman’s mouth, Shockwave considered the kid’s words…

“You get a reprieve, Headman. But you will pay for what you did.” Shockwave rolled the man onto his chest and cuffed his hands.

“You have the right to remain silent. Should…should you give…” The adrenalin in his system was ebbing off as he felt his body weakening from blood loss… “Should you give up that right, any…thing you say….” His vision blurred as he searched for the words…. “Can and will…be used against you in a court of law…” His breath was labored as he tried to finish. “You have the right to an attorney. I … if you cannot afford one…” Shockwave heard the echo in the hall of boots on concrete as his team entered the room. “One will be provided for you.” He said as he collapsed on the warehouse floor.

“Sgt. Faria!”

“Sir, talk to me…we need EMTs in here!”

“Sir, stay with us…where are those damn EMTs!” Shockwave was dimly aware of the shadows over him as he faded into unconsciousness…

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Continued in Part Three!
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