CHAPTER 80

Tom and Leo sat across from each other in a dimly lit motel room in Metropolis, surrounded by stacks of paper, maps, and blueprints. They were deep in concentration, poring over their operation plans for the heist they were about to undertake.

Tom leaned forward, rubbing his tired eyes. "This is a huge risk we're taking," he said. "It'll definitely be fun infiltrating Lex Corp. It's completely worth my time." 

"Dude, after going through these plans, I don't think we need manpower. Just the two of use should suffice." 

"I know, the both of us would have to go in there ourselves and get this job done as swiftly as we can."

"Excuse me, We?"

"Yes, both of us."

"What do you mean both of us, you seem to have forgotten that I don't get involved in the heist. I just walk you and your men through it." 

"I know but this job we can't trust anybody for, it'll only succeed with as few people are involved." 

"Not even Mick?" 

"Mick is a hot head, stealth isn't one of his strengths. He'd rather go on a rampage burning everything and anyone who stands in his way. This job requires people who are collected and cool headed."

"I know that." 

"You could do it yourself, I'll walk you through from a building nearby."

"We'd be quicker if you go in with me." 

"I don't know why you keep pressing on me going in with you, Leo. You're a master thief after all, or if this job is too much for the notorious Captain Cold?"

Leo crooked his eyes a little, giving Tom a look which showed that he wondered how Tom found out he was Captain Cold. 

"How'd you know I was Captain Cold?" 

"Come on, you think a smart guy like me won't do a little digging into the lives of those I expect to at least watch my back every now and then?"

"That kinda makes sense." Leo replied, stroking his chin as he mused at my response. 

"But why didn't you tell me?" I asked Leo. 

"Because I didn't see the need to." He gave a plain and straightforward answer. 

"Does my identity as Captain Cold have any effect on our relationship?"

"Nah, at least I now know you aren't just a mere thief. So now, back to business." I said, turning over to the blueprints on the table. 

"Okay, the package was hidden behind a false wall in the basement. But to get there we would have to pass through some  levels as we head down, and each of them has tight security. Once we manage to evade the guards at the regular floors, the rest re just protected using security locks and active lasers."

"Don't worry about all that, I'll handle them. Just keep moving forward, all you need to do is avoid getting seen and retrieve the package. Leave the security systems to me."

Leo nodded in agreement, scanning the blueprints for the hundredth time. "We've planned for every contingency," he said. "We know the layout of the building, the security systems, and the guard rotations. We've even practiced our escape routes."

Just as the atmosphere in the room had started to heat up with their intense planning, a sudden knock on the door sent Tom and Leo into a state of alertness. Leo swiftly reached for his weapon while Tom, who was a little bit more composed, walked over to the door with caution.

As he peered through the peephole, he saw the silhouette of a woman standing on the other side. After a moment's hesitation, he unlocked the door and allowed the woman to enter.

She introduced herself as the motel maid, there to tidy up the room. Tom and Leo exchanged a quick glance, silently agreeing that they needed a break from their intense planning. "Sure thing," Tom said, gesturing for the maid to come in.

As she bustled about the room, cleaning up the scattered papers and debris, Tom and Leo sat on the edge of the bed, sipping coffee and discussing their favorite heist movies. The brief respite from their plotting and scheming was a welcome one, and the conversation helped ease their nerves and recharge their energy.

However, even as they enjoyed the brief moment of reprieve, they remained alert, their minds always on the mission at hand. Tom kept a watchful eye on the maid, while Leo kept a firm grip on his weapon, ready to spring into action at a moment's notice.

After the maid had finished cleaning and left, Tom and Leo returned to their work, their focus renewed and their determination unshaken. They knew that every detail of their plan had to be executed flawlessly if they were to succeed in their heist, and they were willing to do whatever it took to make it happen. With that, they set out into the night to 

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It was a dark and stormy night in Metropolis, and Captain Cold and his partner-in-crime, Tom, were preparing to execute their most challenging heist yet: infiltrating Lex Corp. Their objective was to steal a package from the laboratory that was secured at a hidden room behind a false wall in the basement. The stakes were high, and the security measures at Lex Corp were unparalleled.

They were prepared to infiltrate Lex Corp, Leo was all set and ready to move. While Tom made the final preparations as he prepared himself to hack into the company's security system from an untraceable IP address, without raising an alarm. 

He had with him, he's customized earphone that's connected to his AI which he now called Gwen, and with my laptop by my side. 

Tom, the tech-savvy member of the duo, had spent hours  studying the security systems at Lex Corp. He knew that the slightest mistake could trigger the alarm, and the security guards would be on them in seconds. He was determined to help Leo make it to the basement undetected, but it would require all his skills and expertise.

As Leo approached the entrance, Tom whispered to him, "You need to move quietly and stay low. There are security guards patrolling this area, and they're armed. I've hacked into the security cameras, so I can guide you through their blind spots, but we have to be precise."

Leo nodded, and he waited for the guards to turn their backs before slipping past them and entering the building.

Tom led the way, expertly guiding Leo through the maze of corridors and security checkpoints. He intensely observed the layout of the building, and he knew exactly which doors to avoid and which ones to enter.

As Leo descended deeper into the building, Tom said to him. "We're getting close," he whispered. "But this is where it gets tricky. There are motion sensors in this area, and they're programmed to detect any movement. You need to move slowly and stay close to the walls."

Leo took a deep breath and followed Tom's lead. He moved with cat-like grace, sidestepping the motion sensors and slipping past the security cameras.

Finally, Leo reached the basement, and he approached a hidden panel in the wall. "Good, now place the device I asked you to put in your left pocket, onto the screen of the lock." Leo did exactly that. He punched in a code given to him Tom, and the false wall slid open, revealing the hidden room.

But just as he was about to enter the room, the lights suddenly flickered on, and the sound of alarms blared throughout the building. Leo froze, realizing that he had triggered a silent alarm.

Tom quickly assessed the situation. "We've got to act fast. The guards will be there any minute. Grab the package, and get out of there quick."

Leo sprang into action, grabbing the package and making a run for it. But as he did, he triggered another motion sensor, and the sound of a loud siren filled the air.

The guards were closing in, and Tom knew that Leo had to get out of there fast. He asked Leo to climb into the ventilation chambers as he turned off the system around his path. Tom guided Leo up the roof, where he shot a grapple hook into the walls of a lower building and glided down the rope as he grabbed the edge of the roof and pulled himself unto it. 

Leo emerged into the night, out of breath but victorious. They both met at their rendezvous point and headed straight to the motel after confirming they had no tail on them. 

After a while of settling in, Leo headed to the bathroom to take a shower and Tom was left alone in the room with the package staring right at him. Normally it'll be against their code to look inside the package they were to deliver, but the excitement to know what he had just stolen enveloped him. 

He hacked the code of the briefcase and unlocked it, his eyes were greeted by green rocks. Although he knew little about DC but he knew that was definitely kryptonite. 

He took two rocks and arranged the rest to fill in the void left by the ones he had taken, so it wouldn't be noticeable that a rock was missing. Then he hid them within his belongings before locking the case back as if it was never opened. 

Leo came out of the shower and saw Tom watching TV. "So, what are we having for dinner?" Tom asked, acting like he hadn't just stolen from their client. Excitement brewed within him as he had just gotten his hands on a rare rock, powerful enough to bring the Man Of Steel to his knees. 

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