Chapter 108: Not Quite a New Beginning

The frame was poorly constructed, with exposed wiring and mismatched pieces. It was not very appealing to look at. But it served their aims well. With Marie at his side, John got into the driver's seat. Ethan gave them the thumbs up, his face smeared with oil and a glint of optimism in his eyes. John sternly said, "Remember, follow the plan. Remain alert. Above everything, remember to remain alive." With a determined sparkle in his eyes, Ethan nodded. "I wish you two luck. Here, we'll hold the fort." The improvised vehicle lurched forward with a hum and spit, the wild energy of the prototype core barely restrained. Though it was far from a luxurious vehicle, it was their sole means of getting out from Berlin and to the abandoned warehouse. A sensation of perilous freedom passed over John and Marie as they swerved through the empty streets, the city lights blurring behind them. In addition to being fugitives, they were fighters who shared a common goal of a cleaner future. They wer