Can You Hold My Hand (and Never Let Go)?
Chapter 3
Viktor knocked on the door as he stood outside Helena's residence, she soon opened the door, she didn't come back to give her report yesterday, all she kept thinking about was Kode and how she keeps on getting more and more mysterious
Viktor
Did you give your report yesterday?
Helena
Uh no, I kind of forgot about it.
Viktor
Neither did I, Sam threw me a family reunion party, I got caught up.
Helena
(*Chuckle*) Lucky B@stard!
Viktor
(*Smile warmly*) F*ck off, seems like the leader wants that report, so she's calling us.
Helena
Yeah, sure let's go.
The walk was fairly calm between them, Viktor kept talking about his family, and his plan for his sons birthday next week, it was adorable, but Helena's mind kept drifting back to Kode.
Helena
Do you think that maybe the leader knows Kode?
Helena
I saw them talking yesterday, they seemed... Friendly?
Viktor
I don't know, they both seem on the private side, so I don't really have any idea, it's possible though, she did say she wasn't a Rebel, and they know the base pretty well, so yeah, it's possible they might be friends.
Helena
They didn't seem like friends though, like yeah they know each other but like not friends.
Viktor
I really don't have any idea Lena, it's Kode, and it's the leader, what would you expect?
As soon as they got closer to the leader's place she saw a familiar figure, it was Tebb standing outside, seemingly waiting for someone
Tebb
Thank God! I thought you guys will take forever! Come on inside Maze wants to talk.
Helena and Viktor looked at each other with suspicious looks, nobody dared to call the leader by her name, yet these guys seem to do.
Kode
Tebb chose them, not me.
The leader sighed as she welcomed the pair inside, Helena's gaze drifted towards Kode, she looked incredibly pissed off, even more than she saw her before
Viktor
Is everything ok leader?
Maze
Listen guys, I know you just returned, but I need you for an emergency mission, this one might take more time than ever.
Maze
It's a long term mission, estimated to at least take two to three years in total, you will be traveling across the 13 lands, eliminating Traitors.
Viktor
But leader, I know that Helena is powerful still it's not enough for both of us to achieve such mission!
Maze
I know, that's why I got the help of those two, I guess you've already met Kode and Tebb?
Helena
They will be on a mission with us?
Tebb
Yeah, believe it or not.
Tebb said cheerfully, his grin never leaving his face, but Kode only looked to the side in even more annoyance
Maze
You will leave next month, in the meantime you can say goodbye to your families, this might be a dangerous operation. I know the twins' birthday is coming up Vik spend time with them, same goes for you Helena, you should go back to your old man say hi for me.
Viktor
(*Reluctantly*) Yes leader
Kode
Wait a second, he has a family?
Maze closes her eyes as she furrows her eyebrows aware that she had indeed f#cked up
Viktor
Uh yeah I have two boys, they're twins.
Kode
*Stare at Maze* Maze. He, is NOT coming with us.
Kode
Don't even try, he's a father, this mission could get him killed, I won't be responsible for depriving those children from their father.
Viktor
With all due respect Kode, my family knows the risk of my job, I've been doing this for the last ten years of my life, I can assure you that I can take care of myself
Kode
This is not one of your little scavenger hunts, this is a life or death situation, we'll be targeted by Aliens, Traitors and bounty hunters, you probably won't be able to see your family for years.
Viktor
I am aware of the risks, but I am one of the Rebels, if I have to give up my life for the sake of humanity I will be more than happy to do so.
Kode
Have you even thought about your children?-
Kode glares at her then leans back on the wall, a scowl on her face.
Maze
Viktor has made his choice, your teammates now, and you should be getting along, this is the future of the earth, so take this matter seriously, you're all dismissed.
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