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Mission City: 10th June, 2000...
A man is searching around his home one late night for a young boy. He constantly shouts out the young boy’s name.
“Angus ? Where are you ?” The man said.
The man eventually hears a noise coming from his garage and opens the door that leads to the garage. He looks around the place, looking for the boy.
“Angus, I know you’re in here. Whatever you’re doing, you need to put it off for another day, it’s late.” The man said.
A 10 year old Mac emerges from the opposite side of the car that the man had in front of him. The young MacGyver smiles at the man, with the man smiling back at him.
“Whatcha doing there, kiddo ?” The man asks.
“The right side mirror of your car was broken, so I was fixing it, grandpa.” Mac tells him.
“Well, I appreciate the assistance but you don’t need to do that. Besides, it’s getting late. That mirror can be fixed another day. Come on, off to bed.” Harry tells him, pointing to the exit of the garage. The young Mac puts away the tools he was using and heads towards the exit. Mac eventually gets ready for bed, with his grandpa tucking him in for the night.
“Ok, remember we have that barbecue with Bozer and Michelle and her folks tomorrow.” Harry informs.
“Yeah, i’m looking forward to it.” Mac says with a smile.
“Me too. Ok, night kiddo.” Harry says as he leaves. Mac says goodnight back to his grandpa as he turns off his bedroom light.
Present day: One late night at Mac and Riley’s place...
Mac awakes from his dream that he had, lying in his bed with Riley’s head placed on his chest. Mac’s left arm was holding her back. The noise woke Riley up.
“Bad dream ?” Riley asks.
“Nah, it was a memory that I had with my grandpa. Sorry that I woke you up.” Mac tells her, as he kisses her on her forehead.
“It’s ok. It’s just if you ever have a bad dream, you know you can talk to me about it, right ?” Riley tells him.
“I know. If I do, I promise to tell you, Riles.” Mac tells her. Riley leans her head up, looking directly into his eyes.
“Good.” Riley says, as she then kisses Mac multiple times on the lips. She eventually leans her head back down and places her head once again on Mac chest, with her left hand on his chest as well.
“Love you, Mac.” Riley says.
“Love you too, Riles.” Mac tells her. Mac then looks up at the ceiling of their bedroom, pondering what the dream meant or what it was trying to tell him but he eventually gives up and closes his eyes, drifting off back to sleep while still holding the love of his life.
2 days later on the Phoenix’s plane ...
Mac, Riley, Bozer, Leanna and Matty are flying back from a mission that occurred in London. The team are resting up after preventing a EMP going off that was set to destroy the British Intelligence’s network system. The team felt like they needed to relax. Matty walks over to where the others are after having a phone call.
“That was Russ on the phone.” Matty says.
“Let me guess, there’s another mission ?” Bozer asks.
“No Bozer, there isn’t. Don’t jump to conclusions.” Matty tells him. Mac, Riley and Leanna smile at her response.
“Russ says we have some time to relax after our mission in London. He just wanted to let you lot know.” Matty informs them. The news brings a bit for joy for the team, as they think what they should do to relax. Bozer then comes up with a suggestion that he thinks the whole team could enjoy.
“Actually, I have a idea on how we can all relax.” Bozer says.
“What’s that ?” Leanna asks.
“Well, around this time of the year, there’s a event where people get together, eat, drink and dance, back in our hometown of Mission City.” Bozer says, with Mac nodding as he knows what Bozer is talking about.
“It happens every year but we obviously never get the chance to go in case there’s a mission at Phoenix but since Russ has given us some time off, now is the perfect time to go there and for you lot to experience it, like me and Mac did when we were kids. What do you think ?” Bozer asks the team. Riley and Leanna nod at the suggestion.
“Yeah, sounds like a great time. Count me in.” Riley says.
“Me too.” Leanna responds.
“I’m game if you are.” Mac says. He then looks at Matty. “What about you Matty, you in ?” Mac asks her.
The others look at her as well, before she responds.
“Why the hell not ?” Matty says with a smile, as she leaves to tell the pilot to change the plane’s destination.
It will be a few hours before the team arrives in Mission City, so they each sit somewhere else on the plane and do their own thing as they wait. Bozer and Leanna chat to each other, Riley puts on her headphones and listens to music while she is on her laptop. Mac starts fiddling with some paperclips to pass the time. He eventually makes the paperclips shape into a symbol of a hawk. The symbol makes Mac reflect on when he saw that symbol...
Mission City: 11th June, 2000.
It’s a sunny and beautiful day in Mission City. Harry is preparing a barbecue in his garden. As he does, young Mac and Bozer are talking before their friend Michelle and her parents, John and Kate Williams, show up. They have brought some drinks and some packets of hot dogs, so that Harry can cook alongside the burgers that he has already started cooking. Mac’s grandpa was good friends with Michelle’s parents, as well as Michelle was good friends with Mac and Bozer.
“Hey, guys.” Michelle says, as she walks over to where Mac and Bozer are.
“Hey.” Both Mac and Bozer say.
“Beautiful day. Thanks for inviting us over for the barbecue, Mac.” Michelle says.
“Of course. Happy to have you and your parents over anytime.” Mac responds.
“Bozer, are your folks coming as well ?” Michelle asks him.
“Nah, they are busy with work but it’s all good. I cannot wait to taste those burgers that your grandpa is cooking, Mac.” Bozer says. The three kids laugh at what Bozer said, before Mac notices a necklace that Michelle is wearing.
“Hey, that’s new. Where did you get that ?” Mac asks her.
“Oh, thanks. My grandma gave me this yesterday. She was a reporter when she was younger and she told me that whenever she struggled to find the strength and courage to finish a story, she would look at this necklace. It’s a hawk and this symbol reminded her to keep going, to find the truth. She thought I would need it as well, since she knows that I want to be a reporter just like her, when i’m older.” Michelle tells him.
“Really ? That’s cool I guess.” Bozer says.
“I’m guessing you still want to make movies when you’re older, Boze ?” Michelle asks.
“Damn straight I do.” Bozer responds with a smile.
“And Mac, knowing you, it will obviously be something to do with science.” Michelle says.
“You got me.” Mac admits. The boy sure does love science. The kids smile at each other before being called over.
“Hey kids, some of these burgers are ready. You lot hungry ?” John says.
“Yeah.” All three of them say. The kids, Mac’s grandpa and Michelle parents enjoy the beautiful day, spending the day together, as they smile, drink and eat.
Present day...
Seeing the hawk symbol reminded Mac of that happy moment in his childhood. After staring at the symbol, Mac was going to put the paperclip invention down on the table in front of him, like he usually does with his paperclip inventions but instead he puts it into his pocket. Mac then stares outside the window next him, as he waits to return to his childhood hometown.
In the main town of Mission City...
The team arrive in Mission City. Riley, Leanna and Matty couldn’t believe what they were seeing as what Bozer told them was true. The people of Mission City were smiling, drinking, eating and dancing to the music that was being played. It was a happy occasion. The whole team smiled, as they went around the place. Bozer and Leanna having a bite to eat, Matty sitting down and having a drink, while Mac and Riley were dancing in the area where other people dancing, smiling at and enjoying each other’s company. Some time had passed and the team bumped into someone familiar to Mac and Bozer.
“Oh, sorry my bad... wait, Mr Diaz ?” Bozer asks, with a surprised face.
“Wilt Bozer and Angus MacGyver. It’s been a very long time. How are you two ?” Mr Diaz asks them, as he shakes their hand.
“Yeah, we’re fine. It’s really good to see you. This is Riley, Leanna and Matty.” Mac says, as he introduces them.
“A pleasure to meet you.” Mr Diaz says.
“Same to you.” Matty says, as does Riley and Leanna as well.
“Guys, this is Mr Paul Diaz, our English teacher from Mission City Junior High School. You still teaching there ?” Mac asks.
“Of course. There’s always people to help and teach. I remember teaching you two. You were some of my best students.” Paul tells them. The team smiles as they hear Paul say that.
“Anyway, I must be going. I’m needed elsewhere but it was so good meeting you all. If you have time, maybe we can catch up at some point in the future ?” Paul asks, as he starts to leave.
“Of course. Good to see you. Take care.” Mac says. Paul leaves, as Mac and Bozer turn around to face Riley, Leanna and Matty.
“He seems nice.” Leanna says.
“Yeah, he is. He was the youngest teacher at our school and was very popular with most of his students. He was one of the good ones.” Bozer tells them.
The team continue to enjoy their surroundings, as the event carries on. Eventually the event stops, as a woman stands on the main stage to talk to the people at the event.
“Hello, everyone. I hope you have been enjoying what is on offer.” The woman says. The people cheer, showing that they have been enjoying themselves.
“As you know, Mission City has recently been dealt with tragedy, as we have unfortunately had the return of what appears to be The Mission City Slayer.” The woman says.
“The Mission City Slayer ?” Riley whispers to Matty and Leanna, who have no idea who that is, nor have they heard of this person.
“Last month, we lost a police officer in our community. Officer Henry West. The police say this was the work of The Mission City Slayer, as they noticed wounds similar to the killer’s MO. Despite this tragedy, we will not forget Officer West or the other victims that The Mission City Slayer has sadly taken from us through the years, nor will we abandon this event of where we all get together and enjoy each other’s company. We are a community and that will never die.” The woman says. The speech encourages the people to cheer and clap at what the woman said. While this is happening, Riley, Leanna and Matty are confused, as they have never heard of this killer before. Bozer walks over to Mac.
“Can’t believe they still haven’t found the guy.” Bozer whispers.
“Yeah.” Mac whispers back.
“Can’t believe it’s been 21 years since IT happened. You still have suspicions that this guy took Michelle ?” Bozer whispers.
“I always have and still do.” Mac whispers back. This causes Mac to reflect once again back to his childhood, remembering the day that he, Bozer and his grandpa were hit with a heartbreaking tragedy.
Mission City: 15th June, 2000...
Mac and Bozer are playing battleship against each other, with Mac winning. Harry is cleaning up the kitchen while listening to the tv. The news is on.
“Good evening. Reports say that the police are no where near locating The Mission City Slayer, as another victim with wounds matching the killer’s MO was found. 37 year old Liza Kent was found in her home, stabbed to death. She worked at one of Mission City’s finest bakery’s. Her work colleagues and family say she will sadly be missed.” The news reporter says.
“Such a shame. Another innocent person lost their life. I hope this SOB gets caught.” Harry says to himself, as continues to clear the kitchen. Mac and Bozer are still playing battleship as he does.
“Come on, man ! You keep beating me at every turn.” Bozer says.
“I’m just that good, Boze !” Mac says, as he laughs. The door is eventually knocked. Harry answers it. It’s John and Kate.
“Hey, John. Hey, Kate. What’s up ?” Harry asks.
“It’s Michelle. She’s gone missing !” Kate says. This causes Mac and Bozer to stop playing and look at Michelle’s parents.
“What ? Are you sure ?” Harry asks.
“Yes, she was at the library. She texted us 2 hours ago that she was on her way home but she hasn’t come home. “Have you and the boys seen or heard from her ?” John asks.
“No. It’s just been the three of us here.” Harry tells them.
“Oh, God !” Kate shouts in complete despair and worry.
Mac and Bozer look at each other in worry, as Michelle was missing. Michelle’s parents start calling the police, as Harry lets them in and gets them a drink. Mac and Bozer sit in silence, not knowing what to do.
Present day...
Riley, Leanna and Matty walk towards Mac and Bozer. They wonder if they know and have heard of The Mission City Slayer.
“Guys, have you heard of this guy before ?” Riley asks. Mac and Bozer turn to face Riley, Leanna and Matty.
“Yeah, we have. Hearing the guy’s name again after all these years is still personal to us.” Bozer says.
“How so ?” Matty asks.
“When we’re kids, we had a friend named Michelle. Me, Mac and Mac’s grandpa were good friends with Michelle and her family. One day, Michelle disappeared and she was never found. Me and Mac never mentioned her to you guys because it was heartbreaking to say her name, yet alone tell you about her. We never forgot about her and at the time that she went missing, we did have our suspicions.” Bozer tells them.
“Which was what ?” Leanna asks.
“That The Mission City Slayer took and killed her.” Mac says in a serious face.
Continued in the next chapter.