Episode 2. The Midnight Stalker

waking up I recount what happened last night. After I do, I get out of bed stretching out any sleep that's in my body. Looking at my watch it's about 8:35am, wearing my watch I turn walking to the bathroom, after getting my morning routine done. I head into the kitchen, finding Chase cooking some french toast. It smells great... handing me a plate we start to eat our way through breakfast.

**a short while later at A.D.O.A hq**

I gotta admit, it's kind of strange to hear that there's a whole meeting being made for just one task. Although from what Shirley said on the phone, this guy is a real problem.

Gardner" thank you for coming, now we're here to discuss the Midnight Stalker. He's a nutcase who enjoys torturing people."

Gardner" Now, if any of you meet him on the street. Be ready to use lethal force, everyone understands?"

Gardner" good! Secondly, if I see anyone of you trying to play hero and do this on your own you'll leave. I want you to wait for backup, if everyone got that then you're all free to resume."

Chase" so who's this Midnight Stalker? How come he's such a big deal."

from what I heard, it's because the things he did and does. Chase for now, let's stick together.

Chase" if you say so. C'mon we still have our tasks to do."

working our way through the day, I can't help but feel on edge. Always watching around us, just waiting to react... but nothing comes, we finished our tasks without a hitch. Heading to the diner I ordered my usual, Chase orders a muffin with gravy. Today we manage to find some conversation, after our orders arrived we start to Chow down..... unwinding slightly I look out the window seeing people and cars pass by, but I can still feel remnants of that edge in my mind... after a couple minutes I noticed we both finished our meals, getting up I payed our bill. Walking back to my house I'm still on edge, it must be obvious because Chase taps my shoulder giving a warm smile.

thanks. I'm just a little on edge.

Chase" happens to the best of us. C'mon let's go."

**a few minutes later at my house**

I see you aren't shivering anymore.

Chase" I guess I just needed to get used to the cold breeze here. So wanna continue watching 'Chasing you'?"

yeah, just give me a sec.

as I wash my hands that edge comes back again. This time like freight train, turning the sink off I stealthily make my way to the living room only to find Chase looking at me with curiosity. I signal her to get up and come over to me, without hesitation she does so... pulling out my gun I signal her to be ready to call reinforcement. Cautiously I check around making sure that every room is safe, all that's left is the roof. As we make our way to the roof the Midnight Stalker is definitely near, probably on another rooftop. Noticing a DVD with a paper tied to it that writes 'play me' I signal Chase to call hq. And I try to see if I could find any threads to lead me to him but he's smart there's nothing.

Chase" so what do we do now?"

we wait.

**a short while later at A.D.O.A hq**

Shirley" sorry we got to pull you two in this late, but it's imperative that we go through every detail."

there's not much to go over. So did the boys and girls from the lab found anything yet?

Shirley" they said it's gonna take awhile, so on another note. How are you two doing, getting along well I hope."

Chase" yes. Yes we're, hey Leonardo is it alright if we stay here?"

.... Yeah alright, I guess it's better then staying back at my place.

Shirley" great then! Rooms #78-#81are free. I'll call you two if there's any updates."

thanks, c'mon.

after some walking we finally arrived at the room. Luckily for us they always come standard with two beds, not that I mind sharing a bed with Chase. Slowly I close my eyes and let sleep take me away.

**the next morning

sounds of shoes hitting the floor**

huh, maybe I should ask what kind of mattress they're using because it's better than the one I have. Sitting up I yawn and stretch my arms up high, I get up walking to the door just as I open it, Chase is there with two cups in her hands. We almost crashed, thank God we didn't, taking the cup she's offering I take a slow sip. It's coffee and it taste pretty good.

morning.

Chase" good morning. So I'm guessing you slept well."

I did. And you?

Chase" same. C'mon we got to see Shirley he said the lab got something."

let's go.

after a few minutes of walking through a few floors we finally arrived at Shirley's office.

Shirley" alright, our guys & gals in the lab got this out of the disk. It's a code but they're still trying to figure it out, and they also got a that strand of micro fiber still trying to see where it's origins is. So far that's all."

......... go back to the picture of the disk, please.

Shirley" sure."

there. Those numbers could they be longitude & latitude.

Shirley"....... oh my gosh! I'll call the lab, good job Leo."

Chase" do I get to call you Leo too?"

maybe after some time.

after that the day went on like usual, we did our tasks, and we went to the diner. I ate what I always order and Chase tries something else, it's kind of surreal to have my life feel this way. I feel like now my world isn't as meaningless, dull, lifeless or gray as before. Now it's a bit brighter, better. I hope this continues, I like having these kind of feelings.

**later at A.D.O.A hq at room \#78**

so, what did you meant when you said that there's almost zero discrimination?

Chase" oh, well everyone here seems to be different, and being around people that are different they discriminate less."

I get that, but what makes you a target for discrimination.

Chase" well let's just say this isn't my natural form."

would it be okay if I see your natural form?

Chase"....... but you'll judge me, just like everyone else."

Chase, I won't judge you. I'm guessing you've seen my file, if so then you know the things I did and yet you still treat me like a normal being.

how do you know I can't do the same?

Chase".................{blush}fine. But don't say I didn't warn you."

getting up Chase takes a deep breath and I could feel immense power slowly flowing out, as Chase exhales her face starts to change. Horns appear on her head, turning her back towards me Chase takes off her shirt and wings appear on her back. Right beside her shoulder blades, they're a dark velvet red.

woah... Chase you look.....

Chase" I look?"

amazing!

Chase" you're just saying that."

no I'm serious.{blush}you look good.

Chase"{blush}..... thanks."

upon that sentence Chase changes back to her look before. And puts on her shirt before turning to face me. We both blush as we think of what just happened but after awhile sleep finally beats me and I let it take me away.

**the next day at A.D.O.A meeting hall**

Gardner" thank you for coming, now thanks to Leonardo and Chase we've managed to locate the Midnight Stalker location. That said, today we'll head to that location to apprehend him."

Gardner" and remember, stay on alert I want no casualties. That's all, now get back to work."

not long after that, we were told to hear up and get ready. Because it's go time, one drive later and we're standing at his door, everyone with their abilities and weapons ready... as I walk up the steps my heart jumps to my throat but regardless I burst the door open, to see that on the wall, is written Ka-Boom. With a arrow pointing to the floor and the roof.

Everyone get out!!!!

Boom Boom Boom

Fwoosh Swoosh

what the hell?!

Midnight Stalker" not bad for your first try, let's see if you'll escape my next trap."

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