Chapter 1
The figure quickly made his way through the forest, nimbly jumping from tree to tree without disturbing a single leaf. After traveling a great distance in only a short span of minutes he landed nimbly on a large branch. He scanned the trees briefly for any other signs of human life before reaching for the communication device secured in his ear.
"This is Scout One, state your position."
There was a cackle of static followed shortly by, "Scout Two, in position."
"Scout Three also in position."
There was a long stretch of silence, and the figured sighed heavily. "Scout Four, what is your position?"
The ear pieces cackled loudly with static and feedback, coupled with the tell-tale sounds of someone trying to properly adjust their radio, before a voice cheerfully responded, "Scout Four's 'bout 20 yards from the checkpoint with the package secure, Sen-- er, Scout One!"
The scout leader nodded in acknowledgement, "We're ready to move in then," His hands formed a sign for the tran