Prologue Part II

Quinn's Fortress

## Short Summary:

Taurtuga had a plan to take down Quinn, the criminal mastermind, and end his reign of terror. Rebs and Sierra would use their stealth skills to take out the guards at the perimeter, allowing the team to enter the fortress undetected. Once inside, the team would split up into teams with Nikki, Verity, and Mad Mud taking the front lines to handle any obstacles and guards that got in their way. Taurtuga and L1ttleL1ght would work on hacking into the security systems, while Bee would create traps and distractions using her botanical knowledge. Rikki would keep an eye out for any unexpected threats. As they made their way through the fortress, the Gloom Squad encountered guards, but with their skills and teamwork, they overcame every obstacle. Despite a setback when Mad Mud got shot, they didn't give up, and Rebs quickly came up with a new plan to reach Quinn's office. The team split up, with one group tending to Mad Mud's injuries, while the other continued the ascent. They saw the wall of the fortress looming ahead, a towering mass of steel and concrete.

## Long Summary

Taurtuga paced back and forth, her mind racing as she tried to come up with a plan. The rest of the Gloom Squad members looked on, waiting for her to speak. Finally, she turned to the group, her expression resolute.

"Here's what we're going to do," she said. "First, we'll have Rebs and Sierra use their stealth skills to take out the guards at the perimeter. Once we're inside, we'll split up into teams. Nikki, Verity, and Mad Mud will be on the front lines, taking out any guards and obstacles that stand in our way. Taurtuga and L1ttleL1ght will work on hacking into the security systems and disabling any alarms. Bee will use her botanical knowledge to create distractions and traps. And Rikki will keep an eye out for any unexpected threats."

The team nodded in agreement, their eyes shining with a fierce determination. They knew the mission was risky, but they had each other, and that was enough.

As they approached the fortress, the team split up into two groups. Rebs and Sierra moved ahead, their stealth skills allowing them to take out the guards at the perimeter without alerting anyone. Once inside, the team split up as planned, with Nikki, Verity, and Mad Mud taking the lead.

As they moved through the fortress, the obstacles became more and more challenging. But with each one they overcame, they grew more confident in their abilities. They took out each guard they encountered with ease, proving that they were well-trained and well-prepared for the mission ahead.

However, as they turned a corner, they came face to face with a group of guards. Without hesitation, Nikki charged forward, her sword flashing in the dim light. Verity followed close behind, using her knives with deadly precision. Mad Mud stayed back, lobbing grenades that sent the guards scattering in all directions.

Suddenly, a shot rang out, and Mad Mud fell to the ground, blood seeping from her chest. She had thrown herself in front of Nikki, shielding her from a bullet.

After the fight, Nikki's hands shook with anger as she sheathed her sword. "We can't let them get away with this. They have to pay for what they've done."

Rebs quickly came up with a new plan that could get them to Quinn's office from the outside. It was risky, but the team was determined to see their mission through to the end.

## Quotes:

1. "We're the Gloom Squad, damn it, and we don't back down from a challenge." - Taurtuga
2. "Yay, I can use my smoke grenades this time," - Sierra
3. "I've been working on a new plan that could get us to Quinn's office from the outside. It's risky, but I think it's our best shot." - Rebs
4. "They have to pay for what they've done." - Nikki
5. "We knew this wouldn't be easy, but we can't let one setback discourage us. We've come too far to give up now." - Taurtuga
6. "We need to be careful and move quickly, as time is of the essence." - Josh
7. "We're not leaving anyone behind." - Verity
8. "I know we can do this. Together, we can take down Quinn and his empire once and for all." - Taurtuga
9. "I've got some surprises for them." - Mad Mud
10. "We can't let one setback discourage us. We need to keep moving forward." - Taurtuga
11. "It's not good, but I was able to stabilize her for now. We need to get her proper medical attention as soon as possible." - Verity

## Key Moments:

1. Taurtuga came up with a plan to infiltrate the fortress and take down Quinn's criminal empire.
2. Sierra and Rebs slinked along the perimeter, using their stealth skills to avoid detection. Sierra was particularly excited for this part of the mission. "Yay, I can use my smoke grenades this time," she whispered to Rebs, who gave her a warning look. "We don't know what we're getting into, so let's be careful," she cautioned.The team split up into groups, with Nikki, Verity, and Mad Mud taking the front lines to clear the way while Taurtuga, L1ttleL1ght, Bee, Rikki, and Josh worked on hacking the security systems and creating distractions.
3. The team encountered armed guards and engaged in intense combat, with Mad Mud taking a bullet for Nikki and Rebs throwing a smoke bomb to cover their escape.
4. Taurtuga devised a risky plan to get the team to the top floor of the fortress, with the group splitting up and continuing the mission despite setbacks and injuries.
5. Sierra suggested switching positions with Zack, as she was more experienced in climbing buildings than he was.
6. The climbing team, consisting of Sierra, Josh, Taurtuga, Verity, Rikki, and Rebs, approached the fortress wall and saw the imposing structure before them, with security measures and defenses that would require careful planning and execution.