Chapter 38 Samples

Sample? For what? I started scanning the files, but I stopped on the last file, I saw a pretty girl, probably 2 years older than me but what stopped me was her surname. Jean Imperial, the same surname with Adrian Imperial. They also have the same eyes... Are they...?

I went outside the campus satisfied with the information I gathered. I run back to my house and put the puzzle pieces together. There are still lacking pieces but the pieces I have are enough, for now.

They are working for that middle-aged man for a reason.

I sent the names of the people from the -SAMPLE- file to Carlo and then I let myself fall into the darkness. Before I fall asleep... a picture of Xenon popped into my head.

It's getting dark now and I'm still running around the forest. Early in the morning, I received a message coming from Carlo. He said that the names of the people I sent him last night are already dead while the others are still missing.

There is only one conclusion in my mind, Mr. Baron killed them and those missing persons, he has them. I asked for Jean Imperial and he stated that she's already dead. Mr. Baron killed her too?

Then why would the Insigma Fighters, still working for him? That's what I have to find out.

I stopped the moment I sensed someone here in the forest at a distance far from me. I decided to go and look for it.

Then, I saw a man, an assassin with a gun pointed to a far distance. I looked to where it is pointing, it is on the road not so far from here. Suddenly, I saw a car, the Insigma Fighters car stopping at a store, it is the first store a person can pass by when he/she leaves the academy.

The moment the car opened... I smelled him, it's so good... I take a deep breath smelling his scent...

But, my eyes turned dark when I sensed the man aiming to pull the trigger on Xenon. I didn't think twice, or I didn't think at all but I take out my silencer gun and pulled the trigger on that man. Dead.

I walked towards the man and take out his mask. I froze for a moment, he's one of those students who belonged to Mr. Baron's classified files. I'm sure he's also working for Mr. Baron, but why?

... What did you got yourself into, Xenon Montreal?

I watched Xenon getting out of the store, still standing on my spot. He gets inside the car and drove away. The moment I lost sight of his car I decided to go back to my house.

I took a bath and changed in my white shirt, pants, sweater, and boots then I ride my black Ducati on my way home.

On my way I saw a Jewelry store I decided to go inside and looked for a watch. Then my eyes caught a silver watch, it looks good, so I bought it and continue riding my way home.

When I reached the mansion I parked my bike in my hiding place and then I jumped on the wall. It's mornight so everyone is still sleeping, I sneaked into my room and changed into my sleeping clothes before going to sleep.

I woke up when my door burst open.

"Princess!" Carlo beamed facing me with a wide smile. Is he gay?

The moment I stand up he immediately pulled me into a hug, so I hugged him back.

"I miss you so much, princess." He whispered.

I pulled out. "I'm hungry." I went towards the bathroom but before I opened the bathroom door I heard him said. "You're so cold to your brother." He nagged as I sensed him pouting. Tch. I closed the door and do my thing.

When I got out, I saw him holding a black small box with a grin on his face and open it, when he saw the inside he let out a wide smile.

"Is this for me?" He said with sparkling eyes.

"No." I simply answered.

"Fo-for who is this?" He asked, his voice was hurt and his eyes are starting to get red. Tch. Kid.

"For my brother. Tell him, I said Happy Birthday." I stated plainly opening my door and get out of my room.

From the top of the stairs, I jumped down and landed on the floor smoothly.

"Venice, stop jumping from the top of the stairs. Be ladylike, walk through it." My mom lectured walking towards the kitchen.

"Yes, mom," I answered blankly. Then I heard someone running towards the stairs.

"Princess! Your brother said thank you!" Carlo yelled from the top of the stairs smiling widely. I ignore him.

And then, I saw mom walking out of the kitchen,

"Mom, did you bought his milk?" I asked plainly, she knew who I meant.

"Yes sweetie, it was already on the fridge." She answered softly.

"Mom, I told you. You don't need to buy milk." Carlo nagged pouting, he's already downstairs walking towards the dining room. I am now sitting on one of the couches here in the dining.

"You need it, Carlo. You're not grown up yet." She said walking towards me with longings and a warm-hearted smile that she always gave me.

"I'm already 22!" He exclaimed like a child. "Not a baby." He added murmuring.

"Sweetie, I miss you so much." Her voice was full of love. I stand up when she's closer to me and hugged her. This is how a person gives comfort, it's what I learned from them. It's what I do to her. Only I can do for her.

She hugged me back. I can feel a mother's love now. Just now after years... I felt it.

I pulled out and she kissed my forehead.

The lunch had ended with just the three of us. Dad is nowhere, as always. But still, everything ended alright. Carlo is very noisy and naughty; he's been annoying me all day.

It's 5 in the afternoon when I decided to go back to my room. I took a bath and changed into my black shirt and jeans, I also wear my boots, I wanna go for a run.

Suddenly, my phone started ringing. Who might have called me if I'm home? Except, any of the two girls. I looked at the caller. Cassy. So, I answered it.

"Claire! We're in the Insigma Fighters' Mansion, we will be sleeping in here so you will not see us if you come to our room." She said but her voice is full of worry. Is something wrong?

"What's wrong?" I asked, my voice is plain.

"It's Xenon, he- ahm, nothing." I sensed some people with her, might be the boys and Drena.

The moment I heard Xenon's name I hardened. "Tell me." My voice is demanding anyone who can hear it, obeyed immediately. It's one of Tarre's power.