A world Apart (The alien Assassin)

Chapter 11.

POV: Infiltration.

Danjuma walked along the underground rail alone. It was 7:30 pm, 30 minutes to escape time and he hurried to get to the institute on time.

He wore tight black overalls and carried a duffel bag. Fatima would laugh if she saw him dressed like this, he thought, with a smile.

He had always been used to his white jalabiyas.

He had not told anyone back at the base about the plan. He was now certain that there was a spy among them who reported back to the officials.

How else could the messenger have known, he didn't want to get caught up in the inner politics of the Rebels.

He just wanted to be with his children. Light raindrops fell on him and he looked up at the sky.

The kedran weather was very unpredictable. Climate change came without warning as it did now.

The shower gradually increased in intensity and became a downpour complete with fireworks of lightning.

He groaned out loud, he was now soaked thoroughly and he hugged the bag to his chest as he went on.

He restrained himself from drinking the rain water as it was not fit for humans. The atmospheric gases were aliens to Earth’s own and caused mutations to the humans that drank it.

He hoped that Tion and Bogar were waiting for him at the place they had arranged to meet. He had gotten feedback from them that Fatima had unlocked the door leading outside.

He had felt relief on hearing it, his conscience had judged him for involving her in a risky operation like this.

He had clearly underestimated her. He resolved to watch her closely and train her in the future. It seems like she has some potential like Hassan too.

He reached the institute and studied a widow on the 4th floor of the building. He saw a waving red flag.

He nodded in satisfaction, everything was going according to the plan. He brought out a large coil of rope from his bag, unrolled it and moved closer to the walls of the institute.

“He met Boger at the guard station. He and Tion were on night duty and were the only ones outside.

“Bring out the pegs and hooks, " he said quickly to them without wasting time.

The heavy rain drowned out his voice and they strained their ears to hear what he said.

He repeated his statement and they brought it out.

He passed the rope to Tion who attached it to a hook and pegged it. He repeated the process until the rope stood firm.

“Danjuma looked it over and pulled on it to test the strength. He looked down to see Tion urging him on and he quickened his pace.

The walls were slippery and the rain clouded his vision. He struggles to maintain his footing as a gust of wind blow around him.

He looked up and saw he had already reached the 4th floor. He heaved himself in one monumental effort and fell through the window to the other side. He was now in the institute.