AK 239: The Enemy Is Already Here

Moscow — The Kremlin

^{Christmas Day}

Russians celebrate Christmas on January 7^th so this is a workday like any other.

Well, not exactly.

President Ivan Mironovich and his right hand man, Viktor Sokolov, are huddled in the President’s office in the Kremlin. It looks just as you might imagine. The deep, dark rich, wood from Siberia surround the walls. The crystal chandelier hanging above them alone is worth millions.

Viktor Sokolov is waiting for instructions as the president looks to be in intense thought. Finally, he answers.

“I’ve spent years cultivating republicans and democrats in the U.S. From U.S. Senators to American business people, we’ve tried to convince America we want to be in business together.

We brought that one lecherous U.S. Senator to Moscow, gave him millions and millions of Rubles for his boring twenty minute speeches and then let him have his way with as many of our beautiful Russian women as he wanted and you’re telling me one FBI agent is about to ruin my plans?”

“It appears the FBI agent, Denning, has not been able to communicate with anyone. The other FBI agent, Tavana, is wounded and has been locked up along with the traitor who helped them,” he then hesitates,

“Do we proceed?”

“Of course we do. By the time the Americans find out what is happening it will be too late.”

Sokolov asks, “So implement Phase III?”

“Yes. There’s no turning back now, Viktor. Is the new currency ready for upload?”

“Yes.”

“How are the Chinese reacting?”

“The Chinese Premier says China is ready to implement. They are waiting on us.”

“When other currencies devalue to the point of worthlessness if anyone wants to buy or sell anything they will have to have our currency.”

“These are exciting times, Mr. President.”

Ivan Mironovich nods this head in the affirmative while immense concern hides behind his weary eyes.