"Kang is a super!" Altren excitedly jumped about. "oh my god why didn't I even realize it. That guy is super strong. He broke through a ceiling for god's sake. I should have guessed it..." he peered up at Aaron with an expectant look. "Can I go and bring him here?"
Aaron peered at him with a dull look.
"I know that I am not allowed.... but can't this be an exception. Kang would be scared and petrified if any back suits go to pick him up. Hell, he might even try to run... can't I go?"
His uncle just sighed softly. "I'll go,"
"Yes! I'll come with you,"
"No, I'll go alone," Aaron tore his burnt shirt off his chest and changed into a new super suit. His powers were still not fully under control yet. 'But I have to go. I won't let him run away again. I will go and get him just this once... and get the answers I deserve....'
"Aaron... are you still upset with me? Please... at least talk to me. I—I'm sorry.. I'm really sorry. I didn't know you both were in a relationship. I didn't realize that. I'm so sorry...." he started to cry.
Aaron Zain sighed even loudly. He was not that upset with Altren. He was just angry and frustrated at the situation he was thrown into. The guy who he had been searching for a long time turned out to be his capture target, a fugitive.
Plus Altren's mess made it even more.... annoying.
"Uncle..." with snot dripping down his face, Altren clung to his arms. "Please talk to me. I will hide my face if you feel like puking. Just talk to me.. please,"
"I'm not that angry..." he patted his blond mess of a head. "go back to your room. I'll talk to you later,"
"You forgive me?" with hopeful eyes he looked up at him.
Aaron nodded. "But you are still not slipping out of the academy. Your temper is out of control. Get to classes and train until you have a full leash of It." he swiftly changed into a new pair of pants. Glancing at the small reflection on the mirror, he paused. His eyes were still glowing bright yellow.
He wore his hero mask. It hid half his face exposing his chin and head full of hair.
"I'll get going..
"Uncle wait.." Altren held his hand once again. "Don't scare him too much. He is like a squeamish fish. He will slip away if he feels threatened."
"I'll make sure I will be 'kind'" he patted his back and departed.
"I know it, uncle~ you are the best~" Altren shouted behind him.
Aaron's eyes slightly narrowed. "I will get the answers I need.. if I have to apprehend him to get it, I will......"
*******
On the other side of the town, Zhu Kang was stuck in a big problem. He peered at the phone, gritting his teeth loudly.
"You done?" the guy next to him took the phone from him. "Gosh your talk with your friend reminded me of my grandma," the man grumbled, placing it in his pockets.
Just fifteen minutes ago, this man came to his college and picked him up personally.
Zhu Kang peered up at his shaggy hair that was tied up in a messy bun on the top of his head. The man's bead was unshaved, hiding half of his face.
'Snakehead gang.. can't believe they came for me so soon.... I was unprepared..'
"my friend has attachment issues," he cautiously whispered. In fact, he was hoping and praying that Altren would have noticed the slight fear in his voice. 'But that ass, he cut the call! ah! Ah, what am I going to do!'
"How far is it? You are making me walk, man.." the man kicked a random rock on the ground.
"Just around the corner. Sorry man, my phone is gone and I can't even transfer you the cash online...." he tried to pass it off as a casual statement.
But the man suddenly glanced at him. "Wow motherfucker you changed. Look at you talking so decently." he pulled him close and peered into his eyes. "But those cold eyes remain the same. Shit, I missed you, man."
While they were walking, the man was busy messaging someone.
Kang took this time to calm his tight nerves. 'It's going to be okay. I'll hand the cash to him and he will leave. I'll go to Gwyn's after this. I desperately need his hug and a sandwich,'
Soon, they reached the bank. 'I hope and pray everything goes well.' he mentally tossed a prayer before opening the doors.
It was a weekday so the bank was not so crowded only three elderly men and a young couple with a child waited there in line.
"I'll stand in line. You can wait with me if you want….," he gestured for the man to sit in the waiting chairs.
"Nah, I'm good. I have another plan..." he whispered playing with his phone.
"Suit yourself," he curtly went to the cashier and wrote down the withdrawal amount. As of now, he had only twenty grand in his account. He peacefully wanted to give it away. 'I hope he doesn't make a mess.... god... why is this world so troublesome,'
"Please hand your form here," the cashier dully whispered whilst chewing on her gum.
"Ah here," he handed it through the small hole. Suddenly he felt a small tug on his pants. A little kid stood next to him holding up a lollipop. "No thanks kid,"
But the kid instantly shoved it to him whilst sucking the one in his mouth.
"Oh sorry about that, he learned about sharing in class. He hands out candy to everyone from then," his mother smiled at him.
Zhu Kang took the candy from him with a bright smile. "You're doing good kid. Sharing is caring." He squatted down and whispered. "Make sure to save some for yourself."
The kid nodded shyly and ran back to his mum.
"Sir your withdrawal money, your balance is significantly low. You have to maintain a minimum balance of..."
"Thank you," he took the money from her and rushed to the man. "here," he handed the wad of cash to him. "This should cover it,"
The man glanced up with a nasty smirk. "Sorry Kang... looks like this won't cut it for this month. Instead, why don't you do us a favor?"
Kang instantly went on the defensive. "What favor?"
Right then the door of the bank bust open and four men fully armed with machine guns entered. "Get down! All of your get down on your knees!"
"Assist a robbery," the man smirked at him.
Kang gulped. 'Oh I'm so fucked...'