Chương 151: Chapter 150: The Trap Springs
The rumble of approaching vehicles was unmistakable, and Cole's heart sank. Reinforcements had arrived faster than anticipated. He exchanged a quick glance with Lina, who nodded, her face grim but determined. There was no time for second thoughts now.
"We've got to take those trucks and get out of here before they pin us down," Cole said, his voice low but urgent.
Maria crouched behind a stack of crates, her sniper rifle ready. "I can slow them down, but not for long."
"Do it," Cole ordered. "Ty and Zack should be hitting the northern route any minute. We can't get stuck here."
Maria didn't need any more prompting. She lined up her shot and squeezed the trigger. The first vehicle screeched to a halt as its driver slumped over the wheel, blood staining the windshield. Chaos erupted as the remaining vehicles slammed on their brakes, soldiers pouring out, weapons drawn.
"Go!" Cole shouted, signaling for Lina to move.
They darted forward, staying low as they closed the distance to the supply trucks. The air was thick with tension, every second stretched thin as the city's forces scrambled to respond. Cole could hear the heavy boots of soldiers hitting the ground, the metallic clink of guns being loaded.
"Cover me," Lina whispered, her eyes sharp and focused.
Cole nodded, raising his rifle and firing at the nearest group of soldiers. His shots rang out, forcing them to take cover behind the vehicles. Lina moved swiftly, slipping between the supply trucks and planting small explosive charges on each one.
"Charges set!" she called out, her voice barely audible over the sound of gunfire.
"We need to move!" Cole yelled back, his pulse pounding in his ears.
The reinforcements were closing in, and Maria was already repositioning to find better cover. She fired off another shot, dropping a soldier who had been advancing on their position. But the numbers were too great, and they were running out of time.
"Fall back to the rendezvous point!" Cole ordered, signaling for his team to retreat.
Lina and Maria moved quickly, keeping low as they dashed toward the narrow alley that led away from the supply route. Cole provided cover fire, his heart racing as he tried to keep the advancing soldiers at bay. Bullets ricocheted off the concrete, sparks flying as the firefight intensified.
"Ty, Zack, you better be blowing something up on your end," Cole muttered under his breath, gritting his teeth as he fired off another round.
The sound of gunfire was deafening, and for a moment, it felt as though they wouldn't make it. But then, just as they reached the alley, Cole heard the distant explosion of Ty and Zack's charges going off on the northern route.
"They did it," Lina panted, her eyes wide with relief.
"Good," Cole said, his voice tight with adrenaline. "Now let's make sure we do our part."
They ran through the alley, the sound of the pursuing soldiers growing fainter behind them. As they reached the end, Cole hit the detonator on his belt. The charges Lina had planted on the supply trucks exploded in a fiery blast, sending debris and smoke into the air.
The impact shook the ground beneath them, and the sky lit up with flames. Cole allowed himself a brief moment of satisfaction. They had crippled the supply route, at least for now.
"Nice work," Maria said, her tone as cool as ever, though Cole could see the tension in her eyes. She glanced over her shoulder, scanning for any signs of pursuit.
"We need to get back to the safe house," Cole said, his voice steadying as the immediate danger passed. "We'll regroup with Ty and Zack there."
Lina nodded, wiping the sweat from her brow. "Let's go. We can't afford to stay out here too long."
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Back at the safe house, Ty and Zack were already waiting, their faces lit up with excitement. "You should've seen the fireworks, Cole!" Ty said, his grin wide as he slapped Zack on the back. "We hit them hard, just like you planned."
"Good," Cole said, nodding. "We took down the southern route too, but they were quicker than we expected. We barely got out before their reinforcements showed up."
Zack wiped the dirt from his hands, his expression serious. "They're going to regroup fast. We disrupted their supply lines, but they'll be looking for us now."
"Let them look," Cole replied, his voice cold. "We're not hiding."
Maria set her sniper rifle down on the table, her eyes scanning the room. "What's next, Cole?"
Cole paused, his mind racing through their options. They had struck a major blow to the city's forces, but they were far from finished. The city's rulers would be furious, and their retaliation would be brutal. But they had done what they needed to do—cripple the city's ability to move against them.
Now, it was time to focus on the next phase of the revolution.
"We keep the pressure on," Cole said finally. "We've disrupted their supply lines, but they still have the advantage in numbers and firepower. We need to rally more support from the people. This fight isn't just ours—it's for everyone."
Zack nodded. "The slums are with us, but we need to reach the other districts. There are people out there who want to fight, but they're too scared. We have to give them a reason to believe we can win."
"That's what we're going to do," Cole said. "We're going to show them that we can stand up to the city's rulers. That we can fight back and win."
Lina stepped forward, her eyes burning with determination. "We've come too far to turn back now."
Cole met her gaze, feeling a surge of resolve. "Exactly. This is our fight, and we're not going to stop until we've won."
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The next few days were a blur of activity. Cole's crew worked tirelessly, reaching out to contacts in other districts, rallying more support for the revolution. The slums had become a hotbed of resistance, but they needed more. The city was vast, and if they wanted to stand a chance against the military forces that controlled it, they would need an army.
Cole spent hours in meetings, coordinating with rebel leaders, planning strikes, and ensuring that their network remained strong. The tension in the air was palpable—everyone knew that the city's rulers were preparing for a counterattack, and it was only a matter of time before they struck back.
"We've got word from the eastern district," Zack said one evening as they gathered around the table in the safe house. "They're ready to join us, but they need weapons and supplies."
"We can send them some of our surplus," Cole replied. "But we need to make sure we're not leaving ourselves vulnerable. We don't know when they're going to hit us again."
"They'll hit soon," Maria said, her voice cold and certain. "They're not going to let this slide. We've embarrassed them."
"Good," Ty said with a grin. "Let 'em come. We'll be ready."
But despite Ty's bravado, Cole could feel the weight of the coming battle pressing down on them. They had won small victories, but the war was far from over.
As the night wore on, Cole found himself standing alone on the rooftop of the safe house, staring out over the slums. The city's skyline loomed in the distance, its lights glittering like a beacon of the power that had oppressed his people for so long.
"We're coming for you," Cole muttered under his breath, his fists clenched at his sides. "We're not backing down."
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The next morning, Cole and his crew gathered in the main room of the safe house, their faces tense but determined. The final stage of their plan was about to begin. They had rallied the people, struck at the heart of the city's power, and disrupted their ability to fight back.
Now, it was time to take the fight to them.
"We've done everything we can to prepare," Cole said, his voice steady and firm. "The city's rulers will come for us, but we're ready."
Zack, Maria, Ty, and Lina all nodded, their expressions resolute. They had been through hell together, but they had survived. And now, they were ready to finish what they had started.
"This is our moment," Cole said. "We take them down, or we go down fighting. Either way, we end this on our terms."
The crew exchanged glances, the weight of his words settling over them.
Lina stepped forward, her eyes fierce. "We've got your back, Cole. All the way."
Cole met her gaze, a fierce determination burning in his chest. "Then let's finish this."
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