The Calm Before the Storm

Maybe i should come with you. To make sure everything is ok. Even though he knew it would be his death if he were caught. He didn't like this situation at all. Part of him wanted to call Leo and ask him what was up, But what if Leo was already in the tower? He couldn't blow their cover. And if Lexi was in danger he would have said something.

I can wear my foot uniform no one will even know it's me.

Lexi's eyes grew wide when Laz suggested that maybe he should go with her. She knew that if he was caught, it wouldn't end well for him. He was a traitor and she knew how Saki dealt with those. "No, you don't need to risk your life, Laz." She told him, shaking her head as she gently squeezed his hand. "I'll be okay, I promise. It's probably nothing more than Shredder babbling on about how he's going to overtake the city again.." The brunette rolled her eyes.


"He's like 'The Brain'.. you know, that white cartoon mouse. Always wanting to take over the world..." She managed a small smile, hoping it would ease his tension. "Ezekiel will have my back.. and Tiph. And who knows, maybe Gabriel will make a guest appearance..." If only she knew...

Laz knew it was risky going to the tower. and he was also sure that Lexi had been to meeting like this before. It came with the job, she was probably right, nothing but shredder talking about taking over the world.

Alright, but if shit goes down you call me.

"I will." Lexi promised, and gave him a soft hug before she pushed up from the couch. "I better go change." The brunette groaned, wanting nothing more than to stay comfortable for the day. "Usually when the 'boss' calls a meeting, a job will follow.." But she figured  Laz already knew that.He had been a member of 'the family', however, being a Foot made him a higher up.


The young woman disappeared into her bedroom, resurfacing several minutes later.  She was wearing a sexy black dress with matching knee high boots with heels that would have been hard for most to walk in. Hell, Lexi could run in them if the situation called for it. Years of practice, she figured. A small pistol rested in the holster that was strapped to her thigh, concealed just below the hem of her form-fitting dress.


Now fully ready to go, Lexi took a seat beside Lazarus. Now to wait for Ezekiel and Tiph to arrive. "I really hope they're not late. It's always awkward showing up after these things start.."

Eze left his house and headed to Tiphany's place. He picked her up and then headed right to Lexi's place. He was going to stop to grab some dinner but they could all go after the meeting was over. He pulled up to Lexi's place and parked. He then got out of the car while Tiph waited in the car.

Lexi! Your ride has come! Eze shouted as he knocked on the door.

Fortunately Lexi wouldn't have to wait long. Ezekiel arrived, knocking and bellowing at her door. With a massive roll of her beautifully outlined eyes, Lexi pushed up from the couch. "Well, it looks like it's that time.." She informed, a hint of reluctance in her tone. Man, how she hated these meetings. So much so that she had sat the last one out. Well, she was doing 'other things', but tried to forget that. A lapse in judgement.


"I will see you soon.." She leaned in and gave Laz a gentle hug. "Hold down the fort." With that, she released him and headed out the door, closing it behind her. A small smile stretched across her lips seeing Ezekiel. It seemed like it had been weeks since she had last seen him. "Decide to stop eing elusive?"

Laz hugged her back and gave her a wave still not liking any of this. Eze waited and finally Lexi came out. He flashed her grin and lead her back to his car.

I've been busy. Tried calling Gabe but no answer.

He opened up the back door for Lexi then slipped into the drivers seat. Anyone have any idea what this meeting is about?

The fact that not even Ezekiel could get in touch with Gabriel worried Lexi. The curly-haired thug was usually quick to get back to him. But she tried to remain positive. Gabe was probably with some girl and wanted no interruptions. Still, this would make the second meeting that he missed. Hun wouldn't be pleased.


Lexi loaded into the back of the vehicle, sparing Tiph a small smile, trying to mask her worry. "I'm not sure what it's about. I mean, we just had one a couple of days ago. I wasn't there.." And then she realized that Ezekiel probably remembered that she and Gabe had fogged up the van windows. That caused her to blush. Not that she was shy about her sex life, but the fact that she had 'relapsed' with her ex.. she was stronger than that.



"Probably about city domination or something..."

Eze drove them to the tower. He hated the tower it was like a maze and it always had that feeling of, if you go in you're never coming out. The fact that Gabe was no where in sight bothered the thug, he was going to have a talking to with him. He needed to take the gang more seriously.

Eze pulled up to the tower and turned the car off.

Tiph looked at the tower and sighed. I do not want to go in there.