Venezia


By Nabiki


Sherry and Nabiki had been talking about fashion all day long, and had agreed that Venice was one of the highest fashion locals, other than Paris and Milan. But something about Venice attracted them more than usual.

"I guess it's the gondolas, Nab, that I find so interesting. It's so romantic!", Sherry told her friend.

"I agree, Sher. It would be really nice to ride in someday".

North and Trace walked in looking very worried. Immediately, the girls knew there was trouble in paradise. North couldn't hide her feelings so she decided to share her feelings.

"Girls, we have a mission for you. Sylvia and Curlly have been kidnapped and we need our best operatives in the mission, so I've decided to send you both to Venice for the mission. The last time we heard from them, the kidnappers are asking for a directory that is inside of Section in exchange of their lives. At this moment, Aly is trying to figure a way to steal it from Birkoff. If we get our hands on it, it's up to you to get Sylvia and Curlly back, and at the same time, not give them the directory if possible. Trace and I will handle the details, but you must be prepared to leave immediately. Get your gears ready and we will meet in our office in an hour".

North and Trace left the two friends really worried. It was a very difficult mission to achieve. Without a word, they walked to their rooms and decided to meet in 45 minutes in Nabiki's room.

As Nabiki prepared her gear, she was really worried about the faith of her friends. Missions were always difficult but when a friend was in the middle of it, it was worse. Trying to stay focussed while knowing that they were in danger was too much. The phone ringed and Nabiki picked it up.

"Hello, may I help you?"

"It's me, I know what is happening and I don't have the details yet, but we need to talk. I'm sure you and Sherry will do a great job, but I can't let you leave with the directory. It's imperative that we meet. I'll be at your room in a couple of minutes. No one will know I'm there. Do you understand?" Michael told her with a sweet but authority voice.

"I understand, but you know that I won't jeopardize the girls life. So don't ask me the impossible", Nabiki answered and hung up the phone not letting Michael say another word. "I don't care what his orders are, I'll do what I think is right", she thought as she finished packing her mission gear.

When she had finished packing, she decided to have a Pepsi and wait for Michael. She went to her computer and decided to write an entry about what her mission would be, when suddenly, she was kissed on the cheek. She turned around and there was Michael.

"I'm sorry if I scared you, but you looked as you weren't here. North and Trace explained everything to me. You must understand that if Ally is able to locate the directory, I can't let you leave with it. It's against the regulations and especially against my criteria", Michael told her as he sat next to her taking her hands in his.

"I'm sorry you feel that way, Michael, because I will do whatever I have to do to get the girls back and if that means going against what you feel, I will do it. You must understand, that friendship is more important than everything. I will do my best to get the girls back and not let the kidnappers keep the directory, but I won't jeopardize the girls life", Nabiki told him, looking straight at him. She felt really lousy, but she had to be as honest as possible with him. She cared for him, but she cared more about the girls.

"Sherry will be here any minute now, so will this be another "I wasn't here", meeting?", Nabiki asked, as she felt getting mad at him.

"Let's to this. Let's wait until Sherry comes and we'll take it from there", Michael told her as he got more worried by the minute about her.

A few minutes later, Sherry, North and Trace came into Nabiki's room, to find Michael and Nabiki talking or should they say Michael talking and Nabiki listening.

"Good Morning, Michael, this is a surprise" North told him as she standing right beside Nabiki.

"Girls I know you are worried about Curlly and Sylvia, but you must understand that it's very difficult for us to let you have this directory, if Ally is able to get it. It's impossible. What are you going to do? Give it to the kidnappers?" Michael asked trying to make sense with the girls.

"We've had decided to use another method, Michael, but you must understand that we need the girls back. Sherry and Nabiki will be posing as top models in a Venice, while North and I go undercover, as they're agents. Once, there we will contact the kidnappers and then Aly and Rita will come and help us. If you are available, you can go with them", Trace informed Michael not really caring if he agreed with them or not.

"Ok, then, let us do this you're way, but you must understand that by no means must that directory get in the kidnappers hand. If that is understood, you may proceed with the mission, and I'll arrive with Aly and Rita once you all are in position", Michael said looking straight at each of the girls eyes.

"Well, as things are set, we are to leave in 30 minutes. The plane is waiting for us. Ally contacted us that she has the directory and will meet us at the plane. Rita is already there waiting for further instructions, so let's GO", North said as they started to leave Nabiki's room.

"Nabiki, could I talk to you for just a second?, Michael asked her noticing how upset she was, specially with him.

"What's up, Michael?"

"I just want to tell you that I'm very proud of you and I'm here to help, always", Michael said as he hugged her. Nabiki couldn't hold on and started crying really worried about the girls

"Thank you, Michael. I need to hear you say that. Let's go, we still have a lot of work to do and this is only the beginning", Nabiki told him and walked with him through the halls of the CLHQ's.

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"We have arrived, ladies, so everyone to what you must have to do. Good luck and keep in touch", were Michael's advice.

Nabiki and Sherry dressed as models walked into Armani's main office and presented themselves as top models, Kassandra and Ariana.

" Scusa, Buon giorno, signorina. Parla inglese?", Nabiki asked the young receptionist.

"Si, I mean, yes, signorina, how may I help you?" she asked us with a smile.

"Yes, thank you. We are Kassandra and Ariana, and we are supposed to meet Signore Chiappe for a fitting today, cause we're going to model in the autumn-winter collection of Armani. Is Signore Chiappe here?" Nabiki asked as Sherry scanned the room looking for anything strange.

"Yes, he is waiting for you. This way, please". As Nabiki and Sherry followed him to his office.

Meanwhile, Trace and North were contacting the kidnappers and Michael and Rita and Aly had arrived and found the location of where Sylvia and Curlly were been kept.

During Nabiki and Sherry's reunion with Mr. Chiappe, they noticed a man who was watching them very closely. Sherry excused herself and made contact with Trace and North. Everything was going as planned. They had found were the girls were been kept; and it was incredible.

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"Sherry, I'm going for a walk. I need to clear my head and prepare myself for tonight".

"Sure thing, Nab. Take it easy. We'll get them back and everything will be all right again", Sherry told her friend as Nabiki walked out the door.

The hotel was beautiful. She never thought that she would come to Venice in such a situation. It was really hard to concentrate in everything she had to do at the same time. Nabiki walked to the park San Marco Piazza. The leaves were turning yellow and brown and falling of the trees. She sat in one of the benches.

Sylvia and Curlly were being held right under the warehouse where the Armani atelier was. Someone from the inside was part of the group, now known as Venezia. They were a terrorist group that thought they had a "positive reason" for what they do. But for the Covert Lovers, and specially Section, it was a dangerous organization.

Suddenly, a man sat beside her. It was Michael. "Nabiki, I know you're very tense but we must act quickly. Everyone is waiting for you to come back to the hotel. Let's go".

"Michael, do you think we will find them before it's too late?"

"I'm sure of it, Nabiki", Michael kept reassuring her on their way back to the hotel.

Once back, everything got in motion. Nabiki and Sherry left for the fashion show with North and Trace. Aly and Rita were going to meet with them and Michael would be attending the activities as a storeowner.

Things came down very quickly. During the night's activities, North, Trace, Aly and Rita were able to retrieve the girls without harm, and keep the directory. They canceled the kidnapers and were able to enjoy part of the night's activities. Well of course, Sylvia and Curlly were taken back to the hotel for a very deserved rest and shower. Nabiki and Sherry had gone on as top models for once in their life and Michael, well, he enjoyed the fashion show, watching his girls be more than the best operatives he had, but as beautiful and talented women.


The end


Mission Venice… By Sherry

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