With a slow nod though the other probably couldnâ€™t see, â€œSend the files my way, letâ€™s have a look at them before theyâ€™re gone for good.â€ Zachariah said. There was so much information here that he wasnâ€™t even sure if he could read it all in one sitting. He decided to save some more interesting things for himself as well, â€œAnything that I have no saved, feel free to destroy. They most likely wonâ€™t be needing it anymore, Iâ€™m sure, and by destroy I mean make sure that they can never use this information ever again. Once we destroy their labs theyâ€™ll probably try to retreat and rebuild and that will be unacceptable. Things were once again starting to look up; he was even able to find the files of the people that were currently tracking Azrai. He informed his men out in the field of the information and they seemed to all take it in accordingly which satisfied him greatly. However, it was still a shame that he wasnâ€™t able to tell Elias that his friend was safe and soundâ€¦ Then again he wondered if it was a good idea to inform him that he has been found.<br/><br/>On the other hand, did he want Elias to worry? The answer was no, partially why he didnâ€™t really say anything about it, but at the same time he figured he should say something.<br/><br/>â€œWe have found your friend by the way. Donâ€™t worry however, bio-weapons or not, Lucian will be returned safely. If not then Iâ€™ll just have to make sure that the person we sent receives a message that expresses how displeased I will be.â€ He so hoped that she would do her job right but then again when has he doubted her? She was a very loyal member and she was damn good at her job. However, the bio-weapons made him wary and he was not willing to take many risks since they have come so far now. It was too late to fuck up now and he refused to have the pilot slip from their grasp and lose it all. Failure was the one thing he hated more that cowardice, he thought to himself as he continued to look through the files that had been sent to him. One in particular, well a few, caught his eye. One file was of a man they called the Cannibal (among a few other files that struck his eye as his ever growing curiosity took him over for a moment) and the other was the man who was their leader and a name he recognized oh too well.<br/><br/>He looked at that file first and almost immediately his face went ashen but not with just fear.  It made him very afraid and deeply saddened by what he had just discovered. Hopefully Azrai and the others would get here soon. They really needed to see this. Zachariah has always had his suspicions but now that everything he feared was confirmed he needed to get this over and done with. Come Hell or high water, even if it was the last thing he did, this organization would be crushed. And they would never be able to operate again. He would be sure of it.<br/><br/>------<br/><br/>The Cannibal tilted his head a bit when the woman finally showed herself to him knowing right away that she was not happy. Her threatening tone sent a chill of excitement through his bones as his smile widened; this was not something he would have expected from a woman. Then again the women soldiers back at the lab were a thousand times more terrifying than anything that would be considered â€˜normalâ€™. Briefly he wondered how this woman would taste. Women were so soft, so tender, not tough like men though some man have proven to be just as fragile and some women proved to be just as tough as well. What kind of woman was this one? He licked his teeth as he flashed them at her. His teeth, at first glance, looked normal but his canines were razor sharp and could tear through just about anything that wasnâ€™t too hard for a human to handle. Oh, how he wanted to sink his teeth into this woman, just to get a taste, but that would be acting out of line wouldnâ€™t it? He dared not act out of line or else he would be killed.<br/><br/>â€œâ€™Heâ€™? Ah, yes, the pilot. Youâ€™re here for the pilot, I assume?â€ He said in a calm and nonchalant tone, pushing off the car and daring to take a step near her. As if a mere bullet could do much to him now anyway, not to mention his fear of guns was lost long ago and he doubted this bitch even knew what he was or how to kill him anyway. Hell, even the thought of her killing him made him want to laugh and he bit down on his lip, causing it to bleed, to prevent himself from doing so. â€œHe was a delightful snack, very tender, perfect, though a bit tough. His body has been through a lot, you know.â€ He pulled the pack of cigarettes out of his pocket and lit one, taking a long drag, smiling again. â€œTasted almost as good as this cigarette, the pilot did. It was a shame that he didnâ€™t talk, however, and I can only hope that youâ€™re not as reluctant to chat with me as he was. I donâ€™t like it when people canâ€™t hold a good conversation.â€<br/><br/>His men stayed in the car with the pilot, keeping him restrained so he couldnâ€™t move around or anything. They were much stronger than he was and they would incapacitate him if they needed to if the Cannibal or their boss would allow it. Sometimes their leader worried them with his strange ways but he knew that he would tell this bitch to fuck off and they would be on their way back to the bossâ€™s lab soon enough.<br/><br/>â€œIf you want him, or rather whatâ€™s left of him, so badly, then come and get him!â€ The Cannibal told the woman, daring to test her again, his gaze turning colder than a blizzard in the Arctic.<br/><br/>------<br/><br/>Knowing that Shizu was more than willing to fight pleased him greatly and he allowed himself to grin faintly even if it truly did reveal to his friends that he had grown attached to her. At this point he didnâ€™t care what they thought of him, for this was a serious task and he needed to know that she could help them in any way seeing as he was probably not in fighting condition. He winced as he limped slowly knowing that his injuries were definitely slowing him down though he refused to show it. Being a burden was the last thing he needed and he refused to be the cause of them being captured and killed by the enemy. There was just as much determination written over his entire countenance as everyone else and it seemed to override the pain he was feeling. He would be lying if he said he wasnâ€™t still in pain. Guzzling down another bottle of wine or any kind of alcohol seemed wonderful right now but he knew he needed his focus. It was just like earlierâ€¦ he needed to focus and his sobriety was important as hell to him. Throw it out of the window, heâ€™s pretty much done for.<br/><br/>Azrai could tell by the look in both Maverickâ€™s and Ivanâ€™s eyes that they were worried about him falling back in that dark state of mind but he briefly gave them a look that told them they didnâ€™t have to worry. The pain he was feeling was slowing him down, so he had no choice but to put him in the mindset of being out for blood to block it out, but he assured them once again that he was still in control despite the rather focused look in his dull, grey eyes. Taking in a deep breath, he knew he was still walking with a slight limp but at least he didnâ€™t need anyone to hold him up for support. He noticed how Shizu was walking a bit closer to him despite the mood he was in and it definitely showed that she was indeed more than willing to help. In the short time he has known her he was very proud of her for coming this far. With everything that has happened, perhaps she should be afraid, but instead she was willing to fight for her freedom.<br/><br/>Then again if she didnâ€™t fight then she would be heading back to that village, he knew, and he still refused to have that. He has already concluded that she was not going back and if she ever suggested it again he would be sure to give her a piece of his mind. Not in a violent way, of course, but still enough to get the message across that she belongs free. And speaking of free, he should have known they were not out of the woods. â€œSon of a bitch,â€ he said softly as he looked in the direction Shizu had the moment she warned them of the approaching danger. He tightened his grip on his Desert Eagle, keeping that focused look in his eyes and a soft groan of frustration escaped him. His attention was placed back on Shizu once she reminded him of what happened back in Japan when they were boxed in the alley. She had gone rather fast, and it made him a bit nauseous to think about it again, but at least she was giving a warning this time. It was just another sign that she was willing to help, he took it, and he knew the current situation would require them to move faster.<br/><br/>It would have been possible if he was not as badly injured as he was now. Maybe then they could have gotten half way there at a steady run, but no, he was wounded and once again he found himself frustrated. The frustration was quickly expelled and he relaxed himself, placing his gun in his holster. Shizu was really the only hope they had, he supposed, though he hated to rely on her only because she was an Oni. That would be selfish and no matter how stubborn he was he really never liked to think of himself as selfish. Not even as a lone wolf. â€œI have to say, I am a bitâ€¦ reluctant to move at that speed again considering my injuries. But I do agree that we need to move quicker, so I have no objections if you wish to do it again.â€ He told her softly, holding out his hand for her to take. As he said she was a bit reluctant but again he knew they needed to get out of there before those men caught up. There was something definitely wrong with those men and it really put his stomach in knots to think about it too much. â€œMaverick, how much farther do we have until we reach Zachariahâ€™s location. It is a few blocks from here, if I recall correctly, is it not?â€<br/><br/>Maverick nodded. â€œItâ€™s exactly three blocks from here. Thereâ€™s an old building thatâ€™s very well hidden on the third block.â€ He pointed in the direction. He continued to speak rather quietly just in case there was something nearby so no conversation could be picked up. As of right now they were somewhat safe in Palestinian Territory but one never knew for certain. â€œYou canâ€™t miss it if you know what to look for, which most people donâ€™t, hence â€˜hiddenâ€™. The building leads to an underground base. Iâ€™m sure you can find if easily,â€  he flashed a half smile at Shizu, also a bit nervous if they were going to move faster, not really sure how fast they were about to moveâ€¦