Thread: Rise of the Knight Rider (Noon_Shadow and Superheroinevengeance)

Drake's hand remained in Paige's grasp as they walked through the crowd. Of course her father was on her case, because what every boyfriend wants is for his girlfriend who have a cop father who's job assignment is literally to track down the movements of his own daughter. Whatever lingering arousal he still felt from the car was starting to fade under the extra bit of anxiety. And naturally, Paige tosses this detail at him as if it's some minor detail- Oh, by the way, I need to pick up some stuff from the store. Well, he was already used to having a complicated relationship with Paige. This was just one more log for the fire. The newly elected Commissioner was named Thomas Hannigan. His eldest son was 16 and was wandering around mingling-Thomas noticed him chatting to a lady he thought he recognized as Maya, the mayor's niece. Most of his attention was focused on his younger two children, Bryan and Angela, 10 and 7 respectively. You guys won't have to come up on stage this time, I promise. But when Mr. Mayor and the DA are speaking, I want you to sit quietly and don't bother your mother, okay? He smiled over to his wife before he turned around, noticing the redhead coming his way. She looked familiar, but he instantly knew who the young man holding her hand was-the scion of the richest man in the state. His eyes focused first onto Drake before he looked down at the woman who was actually speaking to him, when recognition dawned. Oh wow, Paige? he asked with a smile. He smiled and extended his hand. Look at you, last time I saw you, you must have been in, what, 8th grade? He quickly made some introductions, introducing them to his children. He also smiled to his wife. Jenn, you remember Elias, don't you? It was just then the music started fading out and he sighed. Oh it seems like the DA wants to go ahead and make a few remarks, he said, glancing over toward the microphone. He started herding his family toward a few chairs, trying to get them in place before the DA started speaking. Stone's vehicle was parked just up the street from the country club, waiting for the radio signal. He was in full Praetorian mode now, wearing his suit of body armor. The men with him had executed operations like this before, but this was their first time working as a team. It was going to be an interesting test. A moment later, he got the signal that the three vehicles disguised as catering trucks had parked at the rear of the building. He sad back into his seat and then spoke up. Let's go. The driver pulled the vehicle, essentially a humvee, out of neutral and drove up the street, and then veered off the road onto the front lawn in front of the building. The vehicle spun to a stop, and then the doors opened. Two quick shots were all that was needed to take out the police officers checking weapons at the front door. He waited back as his team moved into position. There's more security in the rear parking lot. Ditch the vehicle and we'll take the trucks for exfil. The military lingo easily returned to his lips, even though it was nearly 2 decades since he'd been in the Corps. Everyone emptied out, and they quickly advanced on the front door, kicking it in. The DA was warming up, speaking. I'd like to thank you all for co- He was cut off by the sound of gunfire as the Praetorian's crew entered the crowded room, a burst of rounds fired over the heads of the crowd. Nobody fucking move, was shouted. And all chaos broke out. Being a room full of off-duty police, ther ewas no shortage of potential heroes, but they were all unarmed. A few rounds then sounded from a room to the rear, before more men busted into the room from a side door.