If Only

Chapter 3

The first ten minutes of the car ride were silent, but I believe they're about to begin an interrogation, considering their constant coughing.

I'm sitting in the back of a black GMC Truck and is being followed by a blue and red semi truck and a few other sports cars. Not something I would have expected from the military, but there might be some explainable reasons for it. For instance, we might be dealing with the aliens. Not entirely sure how that would work, but it's possible.

"My name is Will Lennox. I'm guessing you would like to know why you are here?" One of the military men and the one driving began, chuckling.

"Preferably." I retort, curtly. However, I blame it on myself that I failed. I should have stayed awake, so they couldn't have caught me.

"We found you meddling in a highly classified secret, and we can't be sure you're safe."

"I haven't been safe for two years and you're just figuring this out?" Regretting my words once they left my mouth, I leaned back into my seat and signed deeply. While as the soldiers stare at me in shock.

"Excuse me?" The soldier sitting beside me questions.

"What did you just say," Will adds in as well.

"They've been after me for 2 years now and you're just now figuring this out? I already know why you are taking me in, so you don't have to tell me." My blood is beginning to boil, I didn't realize how much this would anger me.

Sitting back once more I flinch at the touch of the leather seats. My back injury is beginning to worsen.

Crap.

Looking to the soldiers, their eyes soften at the sight of my grimace.

"You took quite a hit in the footage. Once we get back to base you can get that looked at." Will informs.

Sounds like I'll be here for awhile.

"What exactly happened to your arm?" The dark man sitting beside me questions.

"By the way, I am Epps." he adds, raising his hand. I shake it while staring at him confused.

"Accidents" I respond.

Well, it was. Seeing as I accidentally set off one of my explosives in the making of it.

"You saved those families and for that we were...surprised." They both began to laugh, while I stayed confused.

"Why did you do that, you know that could have killed you."

"Never would have guessed, death doesn't bother me. Those families didn't deserve to die." with that, the two soldiers shared a glance and we rode in silence the rest of the way.

Upon waking up from my short nap, the truck turns into what looks to be a medical center. I rub my eyes in an attempt to wake myself up only to be laughed at by the soldiers.

I stare at them deadpan to answer with, "Hilarious, now are we there yet?"

"Yes," Will responds simply, and we enter a large room, filled with more ornate cars. They overall looked a bit expensive, especially to be in the military.

We stopped shortly after and all the soldiers, including me, hopped out. Just as we did, a loud chirping of metal echoed through the room, and each car began to transform into their original form. The large one, being red and blue, also being the one I've seen before, kneeled down on one knee in front of me.

"Are you Phoenix Hunter Chaines?" He begins.

"I am. Would you like to give me a reason for me being here, they," directing towards the ones who drove me here, "Didn't say a word."