Assignment International (Closed)

[Asa]

Ryan had been on the phone for hours as had half the support staff in Dog Patch. All of them slowly growing irate and then The Communications officer looked over to Ryan and in her ever calm and well balanced tone she finally spoke

Sir I finally have confirmation on the missing Agent... it is International...

She watched Ryan and Jonas clearly tense, They knew who the only member of International capable of taking on the assignment they just didn't want the confirmation that was soon spoken. She stared more at the map than the rest of them.

Its...Tigress.

Ryan took a deep breath walked away as Jonas asked the question they needed to know.

How long has Tigress been under since last report in?

She relayed the question and dreaded giving them the answer.

6 months. Tigress went under deep cover over a year ago in an illegal slave trade assignment but was getting information on several other operations and proof of other problems that the world needs to know concerning the human rights atrocities of her mothers homeland. They lost contact with her a little over 6 months ago and finally feel the need to call in other organizations to either pick up where she left off and if they can find out what happened to her.

Ryan growled something about Tigress being stubborn and International letting her be stubborn. A glance from Jonas quieted him surprisingly to the others before he looked back over to her and said in that ever so Jonas is pissed but polite tone.

Tell out gracious messenger that we will take on the assignment we will find her finish her mission and the next time something like this happens even if it is Tigress to not wait so long to contact us for help.

DirtDiver you are with me. Betty Blue Cool Breeze We will filter back assignments to the two of you here stateside that will assist us in Tibet. Ryan you and I both know she is too mean to kill with a bullet so I am sure she is fine she probably just decided that reporting in took too long.

Yeah... Go I will get clearance for it later... I can call in a couple of favors owed to our team. and inform the wives Brown that Blaine and Gierhardt are on a hunting trip.

You two bring Tigress back HERE!

Blane nodded and walked out.

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Long raven hair clearly looking more like her mother than her father the well toned woman sat in the room with several others awaiting transport to their next destination.

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Neema Jasleen Monroe
AKA Tigress
Tibetan American
5'8"
Long raven hair
Dark near black almond eyes
Well blessed and toned form

She had been lost in this world for over a year now time was slowly melding all together as she fought hard to remember exactly who she was. The cover had become so much the truth she was afraid of losing herself to it completely. Their plans for this group had changed. Someone higher up the food chain was running scared and she could not find out why. No longer one of the handlers chosen arm candy after her target was killed she was finding it harder to get information but still some trickled into her hearing. Someone was scared but who?

 

[PaintsWithWords]

Mack

Master Sergeant Mack Gerhardt aka Dirt Diver
US Army Special Forces under command of Jonas Blane
Late 30s and approaching 40 but going strong.
Married to Tiffy and has two daughters.

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Mack is a loyal member of the Alpha Team and no slouch when it comes to doing his work. He is in a sense an adult boy scout, a by the rules type person but as a special forces warrior he strayed along tangents unthinkable during his earlier years. He gave his vows to his wife Tiffy but the realities of life tempted him to the breaking point. So when he heard the word "Tigress" a slight pang spread through his midbody. Like Jonas he's sure Tigress is safe in one way or another. Rather than allow distress burden his spirits, his mind retrieved thoughts and images of the first time he met Tigress on assignment and when and how they became lovers.

Her influence and his mind don't allow him to forget her beauty, softness, fragrances, soothing voice, soft touch, and those enchanting eyes of hers. Tigress wasn't his first extra-marital conquest but she was the one who affirmed his cheating lifestyle and stripped away any remaining shred of guilt. Still in love with his wife Tiffy and wanting to keep the marriage intact for the sake of his daughters, he regards Tigress as the sexual soul mate Tiffy is not, at least not anymore. Maybe because Tigress understands him better. After all she too has combat experience and understands his warrior life very well.

Snapping back to the present, he hears about the hunting trip and thinks their wives know that could mean a multitude of activities anywhere in the world. As always, he follows Blane out of the office not knowing where they're heading in the physical world but already planning in their minds how to rescue her. First they have to find her. Blane suggests in his usual commanding tone their first contact will be with the sometimes helpful and sometimes hindering CIA.

Mack feels assured Blane will take them on a rational course. That relieves his mind for now and paves the way to recalling more archived memories of trysts with Tigress.

 

[Asa]

Jonas placed a couple of phone calls. Displeased with being lied to by his CIA contacts he called Interpol and got the information he needed about International being called in on a four nation decision of action since their operatives had no known nation of origin there was plausible deniability. This did not sit well with Blane who tried making a joke to lighten the situation.

You know her reckless determination... its you only better looking in a dress.

He arranged for their cover stories. Being the owner and his bodyguard of some exclusive establishments seeking new talent and bodies for their clients. He hoped there would be a way of killing these slave trading slime within the parameters of the mission. Once everything was arranged he looked to Mack once more and said something that was just as much to remind himself as to pass along to Mack.

We complete her assignment first. We find her doing they fine we find her alive all the better.

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She was moved a few days later to a lavish compound and cleaned up for what appeared to be a gathering of sorts. Dressed in a black and silver dress slit high up the legs and tie closed top. Several of the other girls from that drab holding area were also there. The sedative allowed to wear off before the buyers all arrived.

 

[PaintsWithWords]

Mack faintly smiled at Blane's comment about recklessness. Mack takes risks but he also knows when to be conservative. Tigress appeals to him because she too takes risks unlike his wife Tiffy who at times is too regimental.

He listens intently to Blane's conversations as they learn more about the operation Tigress became involved in. He hears Blane repeating what he's told over the phone. To their surprise, Tigress was last heard from Amman Jordan where traffickers have safe houses for transporting female slaves between the continents.

Wasting no time, Blane informs Ryan of the findings and Ryan immediately arranges transportation to Jordan. The flight is used for rest because they won't have much once they land. Both catnap as they are trained to do but Mack starts recalling his first time with Tigress. How they met at a party in a consulate's office then left to go to a local bar. After that memories are sketchy but he remembers waking up the next morning with her, both hung over, naked and reeking of sex.

 

[Asa]

Within hours they were standing in the last known location for Tigress in Jordan. Hilary a 50+ Female commander for International stood there with them.

Blane... good to see you... Tell me is it that she is half American or the fact that its possibly gotten personal since the Assignment is about Tibetans being conned and forced into human slavery? I honestly would LOVE to know what my sister was thinking when she allowed her to become one of our ranks.

Jonas was polite and calm.

Could be anything old friend... The world needs more like Tigress though perhaps a little more restraint would be a good quality as well. SO what have your people found out?

She grumbled at his comment and then slipped back into business.

All of the safe houses in Jordan Iran and Turkey have been wiped out. Completely stripped like this one. However there are a few locations that we previously did not know where attached to this trafficking organization that seem to be preparing for something. Lots of people traveling to those locations so chose one.

She handed him the list of 5 countries and 8 safe house locations scattered throughout the 5 countries. She studied Mack for a few moments before speaking.

You are the one that worked with Neema in Egypt a couple of years ago correct? You and the Hispanic Gentlman If I remember correctly? Glancing to Jonas... I gather you both already have cover stories? I already have a reluctant recruit on the inside with the company that is handling everything to make it all look like legit parties... All I need is the names and and invite will be waiting for you both where ever you choose.


Jonas looked over the list and pointing out a couple of locations out to Mack... So would they be crazy enough to have one of these parties this close to their own home base without having a reason or perhaps Greece where there is only one party but its 4 days?

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It was strange after one party she and the others were bounced to another location. She should be used to being bounced around like this she had been in Jordan Iran Panama and who knows where else but now she was not sure where she was and that was beginning to worry her. Once she was able to move about the place she was sent to this time she realized she was in Greece. Strange... her mind traveled to some distant memory or dream of blood and wine... death and passion but what did it mean... she was falling too deep into her cover. At least for now she realized it.

 

[PaintsWithWords]

Both Mack and Blane could use more rest but there's no time for that. Listening to Jonas and Old Friend, a call sign used to disguise her true identity, Mack absorbs all and puts into context what he hears. For now Mack nods in agreement to both without disclosing what else he knows.

Jonas thanks Old Friend for the ground transportation and the two warriors drive off to Amman. When asked again, Mack finally reveals some information he was given before Tigress went under. Mack and Tigress wanted to see each other but Mack couldn't easily get away so Tigress flew to the States on the pretense she was investigating a trafficking cell. In actuality, she met Mack about 50 miles from his home every day during her 3 day stay. During their final time together Tigress told Mack she will go under cover in Egypt, Jordan, Dubai and Cyprus.

"Cyprus," says Mack out of the blue as their Hummer bounces on sand dunes. "What?" asks Jonas with surprise.

"Tigress is probably in Cyprus. The small island has good hiding spots. She was going to check something out." Elaborates Mack.

"How do you know this? Is this good intel?" Asks Jonas with increasing curiosity.

"Yes," replies Mack with greater affirmation. "Trust me," he adds.

Jonas knows Mack well enough to trust him so they head to Cyprus. But first they need to stop at a safe house in Amman and fly to Cyprus from there.

They may be embarking on a wild goose chase but that's life in a special forces mission based on scant intel.

 

[Asa]

Her last assignment in Tibet had not gone well and she had nearly died so she had only given Mack part of the truth. She had left out having to go to Tibet and live among them to be "found" by the soldiers who found those they sent into slave trade and then end up all over the place. Her mind kept giving her flashes as she stood there waiting for the guests to arrive for this latest "party" several of the other girls had vanished and others met them at each location. Guests arrived and the hosts told the handlers and soldiers that there was a guest that was running late due to unforeseeable difficulties in customs but would be arriving late that afternoon. A Mr Greyson and his bodyguard.

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The International operative in Cypress had more information on Tigress at least on the assignment she was on and how she had spent 3 months in Tibet to be picked up and he had her files from TIBET and a few names who will be picked up once the assignment is finished. They also suspect that someone in the top of the operation is running scared for some reason as they have found some of the past party sites burned to the ground with people still inside. Jonas heard the mention of Tibet and sighed thanking their contact and made his way tot he awaiting limo to get to work.

 

[PaintsWithWords]

Time is running out. Fortunately for Mack and Jonas, the lead to Cyprus coincides with their preplanned visit posing as sex slave traders looking for private deals. The warriors change from their usual uniform to that of two business men adorned in suit and tie. One is the business owner the other his body guard but a stranger can't tell who is who. Keeping with their cover, firepower and tactical gear are kept to a minimum.

Cyprus isn't far from Jordan and they arrive in less than an hour in a civilian plane. They are greeted by their Cyprus contact at the airport.

"Mr. Greyson I presume?" asks the operative.

"Yes" replies Jonas with his arm extended ready for a hand shake. Mack plays the role of a body guard quite well by being stoic, emotionless and constantly monitoring the surroundings. The operative knows they are special forces and is aware of their mission. He goes along with the charade in case they are surveilled by spies. The operative also acts as their escort and drives them to the meeting at a secluded villa between two ridges high up on the island's hilly terrain.

Twenty minutes later all three get out of the limo and the operative walks towards the gate, provides the password and the guards permit the trio to walk towards the villa. Another guard blocks their path and checks them for weapons. Their pistols are taken away and escorted to another building, behind the villa. The scene before their eyes is truly unconventional. Beautiful women gathered in an ordered display to be sold to highest bidders. Both warriors swallow and gulp but continue maintaining their cover. Jonas and Mack notice Tigress among the desirable women. She looks normal except worn by the pressures of incarceration and slavery. Glances are exchanged with utmost care to avoid giveaway smiles.

 

[Asa]

She tilted her head to the side a little clearly processing something the look on her face told Jonas exactly why she had stopped reporting in. She had fallen too deep into her cover... Not good. A simple scratch to his temple passed that realization silently to Mack.

There was something about the last arrivals she knew them and fought hard to remember... she remembered the blonde tenderness... him kissing her... holding her... caressing her... making love to her... Mack... More of it was coming back she was now better able to remember there was an anchor... a point of reference to her real life before all of this.

Jonas and Mack were shown into another room for a private showing as to not interrupt the rest of the party all of the other guests had bought those they wanted or could afford. Luckily Tigress was walked into the other room with a few of the other girls. Once in the other room and the "presentations" were over Jonas looked to Mack and smiled.

My friend you have been my loyal bodyguard for many years now... chose whoever you would like.

Then looking to their host. All of the rest of them you will get money half now the rest when they arrive... Now we celebrate we are safe enough here my friend

Looking back to Mack

Enjoy your gift

He knew that to get information and to help Tigress Mack would chose her and he knew that Mack knew not to call her by her handle here especially not with her struggling to return to her real mind.