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Published: 2014-06-26 15:16:53 +0000 UTC; Views: 8429; Favourites: 108; Downloads: 464
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The Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia stepped up to the podium and the audience of over a hundred reporters immediately and  uncharacteristically fell silent.  He was flanked by the director of the FBI as well as the Secretary of Homeland Security as he looked down and read a brief statement.

“Earlier this evening, at approximately 8pm local time, at least eleven men armed with automatic weapons seized control of the building.  In the process they wounded one security guard.  Other security guards responded to the attack but were unable to stop the perpetrators from seizing approximately three hundred hostages attending the Congressional Arts Society fund raising gala.  Several Congressmen and Senators as well as other government officials and their spouses were among the hostages.

“By 8:30pm the Metropolitan Police Tactical Response Team, Mobile Headquarters, and Hostage Negotiating Team, as well as the FBI Special Tactics Team from Quantico were on scene.    US Park Service and MPD police  secured the immediate area.  The hostage takers refused all attempts to establish communications and to negotiate.

“At approximately 9:00pm police snipers observing the building noted the emplacement of what appeared to be explosives.  After consultation with the Mayor, the Speaker of the House, and the President, the decision was made by the Mayor to authorize an assault to rescue the hostages, apprehend the perpetarators, and secure the building.

“Tactical teams from MPD and the FBI moved into the building at approximately 9:15pm and by 9:45pm the building was secure.  All the hostages have been safely secured with no injuries.

“What questions do you have?”

“Sir, did you arrest all the terrorists?”

“No.  None of the perpetrators survived the tactical assault.”

“Sir.   I have heard that one of the hostages called her daughter on her cell phone and reported that all the terrorists were dead when your men entered the building.  Is that true?”

“Our invesitagition has not yet determined how the eleven gunmen were killed.  We assume the investigation will confirm it was in the tactical assault.”

“Chief, what about the reports of  a woman in black who was inside the building gunning down the terrorists?”

“I don’t know anything about those reports.”

“Chief, several of the hostages report that a woman in black leather shot a least several of the terrorists before the police arrived, can you confirm that?”

“I have no information on any person involved in this operation

 beside the MPD and FBI tactical teams.”

“Chief, an EMT has stated that all eleven terrorists were killed by a single gunshot wound to the head, were they killed by police snipers?”

“I have no information yet on the nature of the injuries to the terrorists.”

“Chief Robinson, Senator Jones from Virginia stated ten minutes ago that he personally witnessed a policewoman dressed in black shoot the six terrorists who were guarding the hostages before a single terrorist could return fire.  Will that policewoman be made available to the press?”

“Ladies and Gentlemen, the situation in the Center was very confused.  The tactical units attacked the terrorists very rapidly using stun grenades, smoke, and their personal weapons.  It is natural for the hostages to not understand what was happening in the confusion of the assault.  It will take a detailed joint investigation by the MPD and FBI to determine all of the details of the action.  When that report is complete it will be made available to you.

“For now, what I can tell you is that all 300 hostages have been rescued unharmed.  All eleven terrists are dead.  The building had been wired with explosives and those have been disarmed and removed.  And the only person, aside from the terrorists, harmed was the security guard wounded in the initial attack.  I am told he is in a local hospital, in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery.”

“But Chief, what about the woman in black who ….”

“My final comment is that I would like to thank the excellent work by the MPD and FBI tactical teams which have brought this situation to a successful conclusion with a minimum loss of life.  Thank you all for your patience.  I am afraid we are out of time and I have nothing further to report.”

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In a government limousine moving through beltway traffic toward the northern Maryland

suburbs a short dark-haired woman in black leather spoke quietly into a secure cell phone.

“There were no problems and the intelligence regarding the size and nature of the attack was exactly correct.

“Yes Sir, it was a little boring attending every significant social event at the center for the last month but it was worth it.  The intelligence was excellent except regarding the date of the attack.  That couldn’t be helped and “Star Sizzle” never has problems finding “friends” to escort  her to any event she wants.

“No Sir.  I called my date and assured him that I  was in another part of the building when the attack took place and so was not among the hostages.  He was happy because he did not want to explain my presence to his wife and constituents.

“Yes Sir, it went very smoothly.  Eleven tangos, eleven rounds, and I used standard police ammunition so there will be no unusual forensics left at the scene.

“Thank you Sir.  You have a good evening as well…. Good night Sir.”

As she hung up the phone Agent Mickey Ramirez allowed herself a small satisfied smile and took a well deserved sip from the excellent champaign that the agency had thoughtfully left for her in the limousine bar.

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Comments: 62

multimaree [2014-07-06 07:44:10 +0000 UTC]

Very nice, as always, Donna! 

One thing I am curious about:  you *do* know that the current chief of police at DC MPD is a woman, right?  Did you intend, for purposes of this story, for the chief to be male? Just wondering...  

- Paula

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to multimaree [2014-07-06 11:30:22 +0000 UTC]

I knew that Paula... But I didn't want a woman to be  in that situation-- lying and hiding the facts is a so a manly task!

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multimaree In reply to donnaDomenitzo [2014-07-07 02:56:54 +0000 UTC]

LOL, I hear ya... Although, truth be told, I also kmow women who are capable of "bending the truth" as well, when needed.  One sees all kinds of things when doing business these days, it seems...

Hugs,
- Paula

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timerider2020 [2014-07-03 01:14:51 +0000 UTC]

Another great "Star Sizzele" story. Keep up the good work.

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to timerider2020 [2014-07-06 11:28:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you TR!

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Phyl-CGI [2014-07-02 15:17:01 +0000 UTC]

Great story, and her clothes... wow

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to Phyl-CGI [2014-07-06 11:27:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much Phil!

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Phyl-CGI In reply to donnaDomenitzo [2014-07-06 13:18:14 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome, Donna

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BrendaConnolly [2014-06-27 23:13:27 +0000 UTC]

Nicely done.

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to BrendaConnolly [2014-06-30 18:34:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Miss!

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acurmudgeon [2014-06-27 17:24:11 +0000 UTC]

Great image and excellent story! 

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to acurmudgeon [2014-06-30 18:34:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much Kent!

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acurmudgeon In reply to donnaDomenitzo [2014-06-30 20:18:55 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome. 

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paws4thot [2014-06-27 13:25:24 +0000 UTC]

One of the best 2-gun mojo pics I've ever seen.

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to paws4thot [2014-06-30 18:34:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you paws...I'm so glad you liked it and it was too cliché'

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VHamelin [2014-06-27 11:58:30 +0000 UTC]

You must really enjoy this sort of thing. :

Lovely work on the image. And I love the story that goes with it.

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to VHamelin [2014-06-30 18:33:21 +0000 UTC]

What sort of thing would that be Vee??

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VHamelin In reply to donnaDomenitzo [2014-06-30 22:33:05 +0000 UTC]

hehe.  Is this an interrogation?  lol.  

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ulltraz [2014-06-27 05:59:18 +0000 UTC]

awesome work!!! 

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to ulltraz [2014-06-30 18:32:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Carlos!

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ulltraz In reply to donnaDomenitzo [2014-07-03 06:42:16 +0000 UTC]

you are welcome!!! 

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TrixieHobble [2014-06-27 01:12:58 +0000 UTC]

Donna, you just astound me!!!  Wonderful image!!!  You've done it again... but that should not be a surprise to anyone...  

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to TrixieHobble [2014-06-30 18:32:31 +0000 UTC]

  I'm going to have to learn how to not  surprise you

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scorpionlover42 [2014-06-27 00:30:38 +0000 UTC]

Obviously a very special lady. I like how you caught her in mid motion; the flying brass was good! The story was really good, and the last part was especially interesting. People normally don't talk that way, but I came away with the feeling of that being her 'official speak'; concise, but detailed and to the point. I think I'd get tongue tied trying to do the same. Enjoyed picture and tale all around!  

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to scorpionlover42 [2014-06-30 18:30:41 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you liked how it came out SL!

Mickey is getting to be a very experienced agent and so she doesn't mince words when reporting in! (unlike myself in RL ))

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Rogue7 [2014-06-26 21:21:27 +0000 UTC]

Great Pic & Story combo

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to Rogue7 [2014-06-30 18:28:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much Rogue!

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JovianJ [2014-06-26 21:02:49 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous work Miss Donna! Classic pose and situation taken another step up from how you composed it. From the cityscape in the background seen through the floor to ceiling windows, to the texture of her clothing (great work with difference in pants and vest and inclusion of zippers and studs), her shoes, the chain, her earrings and the room with its floor and walls.

I loved the reflection seen of both her and the walls on the tiles of the floor and the elegant style of the walls to further silently state the elegance of the room, its expense, which is supported by the view. A view that one could say exemplifies the heat of a city not quite at sleep. That is a beautiful sunset further out with the purple clouds. Beauty out there beyond the windows and beauty inside the room with this gorgeous gal with guns. 

A great visual treat Miss Donna. Thank you for it.

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to JovianJ [2014-06-30 18:28:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you JJ... I'm so glad you enjoyed it and you picked up on the setting I was trying to create perfectly!

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JovianJ In reply to donnaDomenitzo [2014-07-01 00:51:38 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome DD!

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syzygym [2014-06-26 18:52:46 +0000 UTC]

"standard police ammunition" myth, gleefully perpetrated by ammo manufacturers.  About as "real" as "cop killer" and "armor piercing" pistol rounds.  Sells a lot of inventory. 

getting off my Critiquing pedestal before I get pistol whipped, like the story, and of course the FMC is hot.

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to syzygym [2014-06-30 18:23:20 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you lked it syzygym!

I probably wasn't clear...she meant only that whatever the police were using that's what she was using...not that it was special ammunition.  Her concern was forensics.

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LoneStranger In reply to syzygym [2014-06-26 23:52:58 +0000 UTC]

Actually in that case if she's as well connected as I think she is, someone might have been able to see the brand and caliber of the ammo that's being bought by the cops there and placed a smaller order for themselves.

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syzygym In reply to LoneStranger [2014-06-27 00:09:24 +0000 UTC]

agreed. I'm a kvetch on details. If I'm only annoying you, I'll stop. Sit back and look at the pictures.
word of the day: "Verisimilitude"  
literarydevices.net/verisimili…

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LoneStranger In reply to syzygym [2014-06-27 01:06:35 +0000 UTC]

You're fine, I was just attempting to fill in some of the details.

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syzygym In reply to LoneStranger [2014-06-27 01:29:08 +0000 UTC]

If, and only if, you have a "home defense" situation...There really are "home defense" rounds sold. they have a vinyl or plastic insert to maximally expand the slug when entering flesh.  I do NOT have such. I'm licensed, concealed carry, but there are limits.
In your story, it's your story.

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LoneStranger In reply to syzygym [2014-06-27 04:18:36 +0000 UTC]

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Linuscat07 [2014-06-26 18:52:08 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous art!  The woman is incredibly beautiful and her outfit is superb and original, (I've not seen anything like it anyway), and the beauty is of a strong, intelligent, supremely capable woman rather than of one merely sexy with big boobs.

Eleven - I don't know.  You remember that Jolie movie, 'Salt'?  An interesting plot but she was doing things only attainable through a liberal use of CGI.  I like to know how Ms. Ramirez accomplished this - I'm not saying it didn't happen.  I would just like to know how it happened.  Having said that, a tip of the hat to Agent Ramirez for putting it on the line protecting America.

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to Linuscat07 [2014-06-30 18:42:59 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Linus!

As for how...hmmmm.... lets just say Agent Ramirez is an exceptionally talented and highly trained marksman...and she was already on the inside waitting for terrorists to show up, so total element of surprise.  The rest I leave up to your imagination.

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Linuscat07 In reply to donnaDomenitzo [2014-07-01 00:34:42 +0000 UTC]

Hmmm.  I don't know....?  Of course maybe because I wanted a blow by blow description of all the mayhem.

Of course you want your villains to be dangerous, (I want my villains to be dangerous), but that means they have to act intelligently in a fight which means being really inventive if you're the writer.

In the story I am currently writing I have my heroine, Tameri Hawthorne who can change into three kinds of cat; 300 pound panther, a cat girl and an adorable Abyssinian and Patricia Rodriguez of Naval Intelligence, (a tip of the hat to your military women), who are up against 12 foreign mercs, an awesome monster and a crazed diabolical villain.  I've been working for the last three days on keeping the fights exciting and somewhat believable - it ain't easy.

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to Linuscat07 [2014-07-01 01:30:48 +0000 UTC]

I totally agree with you about keeping the fights real....  The intent in this very short render tho is to demonstrate how lethal Mickey is ... its not a fair fight because your average terrorist can't handle her --

Also, the story here is really secondary to the render which was my primary focus...but shhhh...don't tell anyone

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syzygym [2014-06-26 18:49:31 +0000 UTC]

automatic, large for a woman, or a fist of beef to accurately handle.
11 down, where did she keep the extra clips? A friend of mine can help these things. www.facebook.com/authorkristen… check her banner.

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to syzygym [2014-06-30 18:20:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the link

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paws4thot In reply to syzygym [2014-06-27 13:24:45 +0000 UTC]

Look again; Mickey's doing a 2-gun mojo, and that gives her 16, or 18 if she over-loads both pistols.

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syzygym In reply to paws4thot [2014-06-27 14:38:36 +0000 UTC]

I'll pass.  I've finished my public comments.

Artist can go PM if this is important to his/her character/plot arc. There is lots here that can stand work.

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paws4thot In reply to syzygym [2014-06-27 14:56:04 +0000 UTC]

Well, I'm not going there with the reality (or otherwise) of actually doing a 2-gun mojo either; just saying that she has more ammo without reloads than she was reported to have expended.

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Whazizname [2014-06-26 18:18:03 +0000 UTC]

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to Whazizname [2014-06-30 18:20:15 +0000 UTC]

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AzureVirgo [2014-06-26 17:44:04 +0000 UTC]

Another story with bad ass Agent Mickey Ramirez, .

Loved the story and the render of the sexy dual wielding Mickey.

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to AzureVirgo [2014-06-30 18:20:06 +0000 UTC]

I just did't want anyone to think  that Mickey was taking the summer off!

I'm glad enjoyed it Azure!  

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