Boy Soldier 1: Boy Soldier by Andy McNab

Author:Andy McNab
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9781407046938
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: 2010-10-21T23:00:00+00:00

21

Fergus and Danny left their archway LUP at 0745 hours. They took everything with them, even though the plan was to return later that day. They left by the escape route, climbing down the rusted metal ladder fixed to the brickwork.

Between the arches and the already busy main road was a stretch of open waste ground strewn with empty cans and takeaway food cartons. But they were hidden from inquisitive eyes by the towering advertising billboards that fronted the road.

By 0805 hours they had found an e-mail phone at London Bridge and were ready to go online to Elena. The station was heaving: the same weary-looking commuters who had pushed and battled their way out of the city the previous evening were now pushing and battling their way back in.

'Do you use your real name on that?' asked Fergus as Danny prepared to log on.

'Usually. I never know what name to expect with Elena. Depends what mood she's in.'

Fergus frowned. He hadn't told Danny, but he was prepared for this to be the first and last contact with Elena. To ignore her now would be a mistake: she might panic and start shooting her mouth off. But depending on how she responded this could well be a 'thanks but no thanks'.

'Use a different name.'

'No one can get into this, it's just me and Elena.'

'I know that, but do it anyway.'

'She'll laugh if I call myself Dean.'

'Then use your imagination, think of something else.'

Danny was still thinking as he went online, but as usual Elena was one step ahead.

Oakeley says: (8:10:15 am)

have info

Fergus was looking over Danny's shoulder. 'Oakeley? What's that?'

Danny smiled. 'We have these houses at school – you know, meant to encourage teamwork and all that. Oakeley is Elena's house. I'll use mine.'

Stockwell says: (8:11:19 am)

good. how did u find it

Oakeley says: (8:11:49 am)

internet whos who, easy. will get other stuff u need now, travel arrangements, etc. how do u want it delivered

Fergus nodded. He was impressed. 'Good. She's thinking, not rushing in and blurting everything out.'

'I told you we could trust her.'

'Tell her I'll speak to her next.'

Stockwell says: (8:15:24 am)

my friend wants 2 talk now

Oakeley says: (8:15:35 am)

ok

Fergus replaced Danny at the keypad. He typed slowly deliberately and precisely. To him, it was the information that mattered, not the speed or the way it was typed.

Stockwell says: (8:17:06 am)

Put what you have in black bin liner secured with elastic band. Go to London Bridge station, then to top of Magnis Street, station end with station on your right. Start walking down street between 1755 and 1800 hrs. That's between five to six and six pm.

He sent the first part of the message and then turned to Danny. 'What was the pace count last night?'

'One four seven.'

Before Fergus could start typing, Elena came back to him.

Oakeley says: (8:17:26 am)

i have heard of the 24 hour clock

Danny grinned but Fergus simply ignored the interruption and continued with the information.

Stockwell says: (8:19:11 am)

Count the paces as you walk. After 147 paces you will see on your left a rubbish skip filled with cardboard boxes.

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