Kelvin entered the base. Jamie was already there, pacing. His eyes widened as Kelvin came up to him. “I’m sorry if I interrupted anything.” “No, you didn’t.” Fold, Alex, and Andy were watching bad horror movies, while Kelvin was playing chess with Jules. Ever since his trip, Jules had been quiet… Continue reading
Jason reacted first.He knew a gun with a silencer was accurate only at point blank range. He tackled Jules and dragged him with him behind a chair. Jules let fly with a boomerang, and it hit Xian’s hand. Jason popped his head up and shot at whatever was in front… Continue reading
Jason approached Bau. He saw the pool of blood on the floor beside him, He immediately assumed the worst. He lifted up Bau’s hand and felt for a pulse. Jules came over after tying up the men. “Is he?” Jason shook his head. “Still alive.” Jules went over to the… Continue reading
Jules and Jason followed Bau down the stairwell, down three flights to an area that opened up into three corridors. The kids were walking down the corridor directly in front of them, quietly and in an orderly fashion. At the end of the corridor was a door, and the kids… Continue reading
Bau led the two out of the room. They were in a place with men and women in various degrees of captivity, everything from behind to an electrical wall to being tied down to a bed. Jules kept his head forward, concentrating on Bau’s back. Bau went to the elevator… Continue reading
“I told you so,” said Jason, as the two of them sat in a steel-encased room, their hands zip-tied behind them. “Once we find Bau, we’ll get this all cleared up,” said Jules. “He’s probably helping with the search.” “If there is a search for Xian or for us.” The steel… Continue reading
Jason held onto Jules, believing that if he was going to die, they were going to die together. Jules was screaming, while Jason tried to will himself to sprout wings. Then, suddenly, the fall stopped, and they were both swooped up in the air. Jason saw a young man had… Continue reading
The man in the white suit only smiled while Jason aimed the gun at him. “Please put the gun down.” “Who are you and who are these thugs,” Jason demanded. “I am the headmaster of the Hall of Dragons.” He inclined his head, “I am Xian Long.” “And these thugs?” “A… Continue reading
Jason and Jules stepped out into the hallway. Jules dropped the phone in his pocket and glanced around the hallway. “You didn’t pack your guns?” asked Jason. “Of course not. This is a diplomatic mission, isn’t it?” Jason raised an eyebrow. “Then why did you just unlock the door?” Jules… Continue reading
(Possible triggers.) Jamie let the hot water cascade over him as he stayed under the spray in the empty gym locker room. He religiously followed Fold’s instructions for his personalized training, and pushed himself a little more this time on the rowing machine. His shoulders and arms hurt. He heard… Continue reading