Thread: Of Fate & Consequence

The dark and rainy night matched Serenity Davidsons mood as she sat in the back of an unmarked police car that was heading towards the Governors mansion for a ceremony in which she was going to receive some sort of commendation. In any other city, that might mean a hell of a lot to the person on the receiving end but in Gotham, it simply disgusted her. The commendation was being given simply because she, a woman, had the biggest set of balls out of anyone else on the police force and thus, held the highest number of arrests for the year. In a normal police force she probably wouldnt even still be on the streets at the rank of Captain but too many of her boys in blue had been paid off by the gang bangers or were simply too scared to face the crime head on. So tonight, instead of being out on patrol where she was needed, Serenity was being escorted to a fancy party that made the civilians feel better about the world around them. As if having someone like Captain Davidson on their side meant that things would eventually turn out all right but just because you parade around one of the most visible members of the police force in her dress blues doesnt mean that crime took a night off and that was quite evident as the cars radio crackled to life. This is Officer Emmanuel Connor, I repeat, this is Officer Connor. I'm at the Ace Chemical building. I just saw four men set up a ladder and sneak in through a side window. I repeat, I just witnessed four men sneaking into Ace Chemical. At least one of them was armed. ...I-I think I heard a scream just now. They may have taken a hostage. If there are any able officers in the area, I am requesting immediate backup! I can't wait. I'm going inside! Officer Connor, out. Captain Davidson sat up straight in her seat, eyes wide at the message as it was received and as silence fell upon the car once more, she waited a moment to see who else would respond. Nobody. Turn us around, Marshall. Radio in to dispatch and let em know were coming. Used to giving orders, she began spouting them out while the two Officers in the front of the car simply widened their eyes. But Captain Maam. The party? We were told. Officer Simmons stuttered slightly as the car pulled a 180 to head in the opposite direction of the Governors mansion and the lights were flicked on as they sped down the street towards Ace Chemicals. The party can wait. We have a man that just went into a hostage situation with no back up. What if that was you!? Would you want your backup to hightail it to a party or came save your sorry ass? Simmons tilted his hat down and mumbled something about wanting to receive help though Serenity knew that he was one of those officers that wouldve pretended like he didnt hear the message. Better safe than sorry, right? Well too bad for him. Serenity was in his car tonight and that meant he was going to rush head first into danger right next to her and his partner. The undercover car zoomed into the parking lot, sliding slightly across the pavement as Marshall cut the wheel too quickly. Once parked, they all exited the vehicle, doing a visual sweep of the grounds before the Captain gestured for them all to move towards the entrance. It was quiet in the building. Too quiet for a situation involving a hostage, an officer and four baddies. Serenity took point and did a silent countdown for her two comrades before kicking open the door and doing a sweep of the corners with her pistol held out in front of her. A moment or two of silence passed so Serenity could assess the situation but apparently Marshall saw something move because the next thing she heard was his deep, rumbling voice saying, This is the police! Put your hands up! Followed by the sound of gunfire.