He cocked his head to the side and a small grin curled up onto his lips as Meko expressed the fact that he had never escaped an elevator before. â€œThereâ€™s a first time for everything.â€  There had been a lot of firsts for the both of them today. Taylor stepped back as the white smoke shot up from nowhere and melded back into Mekoâ€™s body. Damn, heâ€™d have to get used to that. It was just creepy as hell and heâ€™d seen some creepy stuff in his day.<br/><br/>Taylor didnâ€™t bother asking if Meko could make it all the way to the roof because there wasnâ€™t any other choice. Sure he could carry Meko if it called for it but it would greatly hinder his ability to fight. The sounds of boots echoed through the stairwell seven doors down but from the sound of it they were a good ten fights down. â€œLight on your feet.â€ The predator lifted to the surface again as he moved down the hall. Every muscle in his body rippled beneath his skin as his movements became more agile.<br/><br/>He opened the door and winced as the hinges released a horrendously loud squeak. It could just be his ears that made it sound that loud. He stepped into the stairwell and kept hold of the door until Meko could step through.<br/>â€œElevator stopped on the 30th floor.â€ The words were followed by the distinct crackle of a radio. â€œWeâ€™re almost there.â€ The nearly out of breath voice responded before the radio went dead. Radio silence, they were hoping Taylor wouldnâ€™t hear them.<br/><br/>His shoulders shook with a silent chuckle. Heâ€™d reiterate his earlier thoughts the stupidity of these government attack dogs was simply astounding. Somebody should have taken the time to explain the extent of his abilities. â€œLetâ€™s go.â€ His words were directed at his companion before he started up the stairs two at a time. If they could make it to the roof before their pursuers gained anymore ground than they had a sliver more of a chance of actually getting out of here alive.<br/><br/>Taylorâ€™s shoulders hunched instinctively as a shot was fired and hit the rail right next to his arm. Of course it wouldnâ€™t be as easy as outrunning these idiots. He let out an honest laugh as the lights of the building flicked off sending the stairwell into complete darkness. They were attempting to get an advantage by using their night vision goggles but Taylor could see in the dark, without any blind spots.<br/>The slight stumble behind him reminded him that he had someone behind him and he wasnâ€™t sure if Meko could see in the dark. Perhaps heâ€™d be surprised Taylor had been so far.