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“They didn’t ditch the vehicle. I was reviewing a traffic video and the computer flagged the car. It made a right on Dunbar into the Cinemaplex.”
Expletives exploded all around.
“You guys are five minutes out. Get back on the main road, which is Broad Street. Dunbar is the third right,” Tim added.
Everyone jumped into action. Marissa pulled out of the parking lot and turned on the main road.
“There’s a midnight showing of Vampire Chronicles 4. Theatre is packed with teenagers.” Tim informed them.
Viktor cursed. “Step on it, Iz.”
As they were turning into the theatre parking lot, Tim’s voice became urgent and panicked. “Pulled up the theatre cams. A man fitting Logan's build, maybe fifty-percent on facial match. He’s with one other unidentified person.”
“Bottom line it, Tim,” Viktor growled.
“They brought a cart into the maintenance area.”
“Goddamn it!” Viktor roared. “Call 911 and get every fucking ambulance and unit to the theatre.”
“Copy that.”
When Marissa zipped in front of the theatre, Viktor bolted out before the car fully stopped. The black Explorer pulled in behind them. Viktor met the other Guardians behind the SUV and began to suit up.
A security guard rushed up to warn them about parking illegally. Viktor ignored him. When he yanked out a gas mask, the guard drew his weapon.
Losing patience, Viktor moved like a flash and disarmed the man, ejected the magazine from the gun, and emptied thechamber. He shoved the gun back to the security guard and said, “There’s a credible threat to the theatre. Everyone needs to be evacuated now.”
“I—I—”
“NOW!” Viktor shouted into the man’s face.
An additional security guard appeared, his hand on his weapon.
Emitting a frustrated growl, Viktor, flanked by the two Guardians, walked up to meet the newcomer.
“Sir, we’re warning you . . .” The man faltered as he also drew his weapon. Viktor noted the fear in his voice and assessed the situation with trained eyes. The lobby of the theatre was empty save for the staff. A man dressed in a suit, presumably the manager, was approaching cautiously.
Viktor moved in front of the gun pointed at him, his chest abutted with the muzzle. The guard’s eyes widened and his gun hand shook.
“Your safety is on,” Viktor told the guard dryly. “You guys need to clear—”
There was screaming. It was faint at first, but then it got louder and louder.
Viktor pushed past the security guard in time to see a trickle of people stream out of the theatre on the left.
“Oh, my God! People can’t breathe!” one of them wailed.
“She’s choking. Help!”
“My sister!”
Viktor saw a young woman trip over. He moved to her quickly and dragged her out of the way before a stampede of more panicked people spilled out.
“It’s starting from the theatres on the left!” Viktor shouted. “Stark. Manning. Get the right side of the complex clear. Use the back exits. Prevent a bottleneck!”
Viktor saw Marissa trying to make her way to him. He shook his head.
“Stand back, Iz! Manage the first responders! Tell them what the victims need!” Marissa nodded and turned away.
