chapter three

Staring at the black and white walls of the academy, I waited for the bell to ring so I can have what I've been planning for all day..

I swear five hours never felt so long!

I fumbled with the straps on my bag, tapped my nails on the bench and my knee and whatnot, don't even ask.

I've got absolutely no studies done the whole day,stared at the day and contemplated how the so-called meeting would go.

So far, I've thought of some of the best and worst case scenario,none of them seem particularly appealing to me.

Glaring at the bald head dude teaching Venusian history to all the dumbasses nodding their head as if that's the most amazing thing in the world I waited for the bell to ring.

Hey,our Venusian history is so legit! We killed people like fucking animals and had silver necter every night to celebrate our almighty!

Right then, I heard a very annoying sound of the bell that seemed like music to me..

I jumped over the bench, and was out of the class before the teacher could even realise.

By the time bald head was screaming my name, I was rushing the other way students normally go.

Well, normal students go that way. I obviously don't have anything to do with normal, and breaking a minor rule is currently not in my priority list.

I've got better shit to do than that.

Throwing my bag over the fence of the abandoned sector 1,or what's left of it anyway I climbed up the fence, dropping lightly on my feet on the other way.

I grinned, rubbing my hands in anticipation ad I stared at the building that used to be the elite training ground a few years back. There's a few handy things when you're athletic,after all. Eh?

I couldn't stop the euphoria that I felt when I looked around and realised I'm the only one here so far.

Time to discover...

Grabbing my backpack from the ground on my way, I jogged around the compartment.

Nothing seems unusual,so far. I don't see anything but empty necter bottles rolling around,broken fence and a few rats to entertain me..

I must say,Star knows what place to choose.

This is one of the place where normal civilians would never even dare to peek into,much less break in...

I was going to walk Inside to investigate some more,when I heard her voice.

"I would have expected you come here early and try to poke around."

I have no idea what they teach these agents,but they sure as hell teach them to be sneaky.

Experience have taught me,when get caught act like a lost kitty.

So I put on this big dope smile on my face and faced her.

"I didn't realise you were here."

I shrugged my right shoulder in the nonchalant way I do, raising my eyebrows.

She gave me one of the tight lipped smile before leaning over and whispering,

"If I were a few seconds late,you would be a chopped maggot in the doorstep of this fucking abandoned sector."

I tried to keep the gasp that bubbled up in my throat, but by the gleam of her violet eyes, she caught me.

I had nothing to say,so I kept my smartass mouth shut and let her continue.

"This place may look like shit,but trust me. They got plenty of surveillance cameras hidden in here, and this is well guarded."

"Then why did you even tell me to come here in the first place?"

I tried not to snap,but my mouth had another mind of it's own. The words just flew off my lips.

"That,is for more than just one reasons. Let's just go inside so we can talk. But please, don't try to touch anything on your way."

I smirked, raising my hands in a surrender.

"After you, agent Star."

And with that,we marched into the courtyard.

I have always admired Star for her cool and calm attitude,but as I saw her walk through the courtyard, her six inch Katana sword in hand, I was truly amazed.

She picked up a pair of bottles n threw it at the door, and sure enough,a pair of ultrasonic lasers came out of the door and burst it into nothing but white ashes.

I scratched my head..sure enough,if she weren't here, I'd be maggot kebab.

Yummy.

"You see,we like to keep everything hidden from view."

Star smiled for a fraction of moment as she took in my baffled look,but the next moment she was shoving the Katana through the tiny slit in the door, that I'm sure weren't here before.

I stared awestruck as the laser beam retreats and the door opens just a little, barely enough for us to squeeze through.

She made a hand signal saying all clear,so I pulled my jaw up from the floor and squeezed in through the door.

She took me to a.. empty room. Except for a table. No chairs.

"So..this is where you wanted to 'talk'?"

I asked, looking around the room.

"You're almost right." She nodded at me,then continued, "but not quite. I brought you here so I could warn you."

Straight to the point,huh?

"Let's cut to the crap. You know what I'm thinking to do. Am I right?"

"That wasn't quite hard to figure out."

"So you know why I'm here,am I right?"

"I'm aware. However,the point is, I'm here to stop you. By force if be necessary."

I felt all the blood rise to my temples.

Say what?Stop me? Who does she think she is?

"Since you know everything about my plan already, just know I'm doing this. Whether you help me,or not."

Just as expected,she maintained her cool.

"I understand you think highly of Zacharias Easton, but the sooner you accept it, the better. You've got a good life ahead of you. Theres no point in throwing it away like this . "

"Accept what? That you guys are fucking animals killing innocent kids like it's nothing?"

I made my voice low as I realised I'm close to screaming. However, I couldn't control my nails digging in my palms.

"You think it's funny don't you, Star? I've got a "good" life ahead of me,huh? Enlighten me,Star! What's a good life? Seeing everyone die in front of me so you guys can sate your fucking bloodlust? Or wait till you get bored of my shit and try to kill me for a change?"

Losing all my resolve as I did right now, I should be trying to control myself,but heaven forbid I have lost it.

I shoved her to the wall, momentarily catching her by surprise as I glared at her.

"I'm so fucking sick of you guys taking everything away from me! Zach..Zach was only fourteen years old for God's sake. He doesn't know what good and bad is! You could save him, I know you could. But no! what's the point in getting your hands dirty, right?"

For a moment, I felt her resolve break..and thought, that's it for me. I'm so fucking dead now.

"I had nothing to do. It was all your fault, and you know that."

I released her,more like shoved her before stepping back.

"What's my fault? Wanting to know about the things that you guys keep well hidden inside your comfortable cocoon? The things you kill us for? Well, can't help it. My bad."

I kicked at the table, before looking deep into her eyes with a murderous resolve in my eyes.

For that one moment, I felt..good. Powerful.

As if I could conquer anything.

"Agent Star. I don't fucking care if you help me or not. All I thought was that if you did help me, I would have a higher chance than none at saving Zach. If you don't,fine. Either you get to kill me now and here,or get the **** out of my way."

She shook her head.

"You're going to get yourself killed. That's all you will accomplish. It's suicide."

At that, I started laughing. Laughing like I've completely lost my sanity.

"I wish..I wish I cared. But really. What's the point? Why would I want to live? I got nothing on me,well, except Zach. I'd much rather swipe my life with his. If that's what it's worth,so be it. I'd happily die for him. The only thing close to family I ever had."

She sighed at me, wiping her face as if I'm just a untrained dog.

"You won't save him. There's thousands of professional killers in your way. If you try, you die."

"I don't care either way. If I can't save him, I'll die trying rather than sucking my thumb. I'll be an example to the kids to never ever cross the VA. Help me,or not is completely your choice Star."

After that, the place was silent for a whole 53 seconds where I stared at the floor,too wound up to say another word.

"You remind me of her. That need for justice.."

I heard her muttering,when I looked at her I saw her staring at her hands.

Huh. She's talking to herself. But who?Who do I remind her of?

"Tomorrow. At sharp three twenty two. Meet me at my apartment. I'll text you the address. Bring your hoodie and a notepad. We will need it."

I didn't fully register what she was saying before she was out the door and vanished in the shadows.

When it finally got to me, I stared at the half opened door.

Sometimes even monsters have hearts.

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