“Do you have anything to detect laser grids?” Hal asked. “Something is different, I think they increased security.”
Ax grabbed her handy white spray used for infiltrating secret facilities. She sprayed it gently in front of the opening to the hallway. It revealed twenty to thirty lasers crisscrossing the length of the hallway. “Well, there’s certainly something down here to protect. Let’s see if we can get it shut off.” Since the light was dim, Ax pulled out a pair of night goggles and surveyed down the hallway. At the end was a single panel next to the door. Ax disconnected the goggles and pulled out a thin rod from the center; it became a scope. She attached her blaster to the scope and pulled out a coil of twine from her pant pocket.
“That won’t do, it’ll get sliced through instantly.” Hal remarked quietly.
“Not this twine, its extra strength spider twine, diamond filament blend. It should suffice, now quiet.” Ax whispered. She uncoiled the twine and attached a small putty tip to the rod.
She aimed the blaster carefully and shot the twine through the laser grid straight to the small panel. It stuck to the panel and Ax pulled out a detonator. She pressed the button and the panel exploded causing the laser grid to disappear.
“That was impressive.” Hal whispered.
Ax turned to him, “I have my moments. Let’s go.” The two hurried down the long hallway, ignoring the turning hallways leading into the main. They soon were at the far door. Ax pulled out a lock pick and started working on it. “After all this time and people still resort to normal lock mechanisms.”
“This is a very old facility; I don’t think they get the supplies they actually need. When we get in there it could be a trap. Do you have a plan?” Hal watched Ax work her magic.
“Hal, one thing you will learn is that I always have a plan. You’re going first.” She thrust the mussel of the blaster at his back. “The sooner we’re out of here the better. Just trust me.”
“Alright.” Hal gulped. He opened the door and the two entered the factory floor. There were several conveyor belts moving vats of toxic chemicals to the two large tanks at the far end of the room. There were several aliens and humans on catwalks. They were wearing lab coats while they worked with the machinery. Many of them were disfigured and some were looking as if they would die. “We have to end this. Grab those coats; we’ll make our way to the tanks.” Ax whispered into Hal’s ear.
“You may attract less attention without your helmet.” Hal whispered back. Ax quickly removed the helmet and attached it to her back, neatly folded. She ruffled her fire red hair and the two grabbed lab coats and walked down the way toward the large tanks. No one seemed to notice them as they continued on their way. When nearing the large tanks of toxic eco-cleanser bio-weapons, two large men came walking toward the two.
“Crap, we’re boned.” Ax muttered under her breath.
“What are you doing here? No one is authorized to be down here with the conveyors. It’s unsafe.” The one guard boomed.
“You don’t know who we are, do you?” Ax answered smartly.
“Uh, no.” The guard stuttered.
“We come from the top, we’re here to inspect your facility and part of that is inspecting the tanks! You will return to your post and let us do our job. I don’t want to have to remember your name. Our superiors would be disappointed if our work here was hindered. Do you understand me?” Ax boomed her voice at the two guards.
“I never got any word that we would get an inspection.” The one guard replied.
“You wouldn’t, these inspections are to see true conditions. If you were prepared, how would we be able to conduct an objective analysis of your facility? Now leave us so we can continue our evaluation.” Ax continued unimpeded.
“Very well, Ma’am. If you need anything at all, we’ll be through those doors to the right. If you have further need of staff walk through the doors behind us. They lead you to the offices as well as our main exit.” The guard said before walking away to the other doors.
To Be Continued...
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