Chapter 23
Elijah is a very ominous person - believe me…
"Ahhhh!" I woke up screaming. Hazel hastily came by me and asked me if I was okay.
"Yeah, I just felt a little shock," I huffed, half startled.
Then I observed where I was and it looked like a jet. It was widely spaced with thick ruby red leather seats and small white marble tables. The jet was white mostly from the outside with red text which of course said: "ALIRON Till Death". Damn these people admire their slogan.
The cockpit was open where I could see Layla driving the jet with Aanisah as her co-pilot, giving her directions and warnings. The jet had many windows, allowing streams of sunlight to penetrate the ship, giving it a golden luminosity. I shook my head to try and release the memories of the battlefield out of my head.
"So long story short. You and Hazel collapsed after that wave of energy was released. The whole area was filled with dead bodies. It was pretty cool. Then we drew most of the way to the jet and now we're here!" Elijah explained.
"Thanks for the update. So Layla, are we going to France?" I asked.
"Yeah, we'll be there in 6 hours or so!" She replied.
We spent one-hour playing games and eating food. It was entertaining to connect with Hazel and Elijah. We then were learning how to use weapons and got to choose our own. Hazel chose a pair of shurikens and daggers which she nailed at every target. I looked for a more wise approach and chose the bow and arrows. It felt ideal for me and when I got given a target to aim at, I nailed them!
"You guys are fast learners but just in case of any emergencies I think you guys should choose some guns" he explained. Then we were revealed to a range of guns and I chose the GP-28 due to it being easy to use and because Elijah said it inflicts the most damage- What I need protection! Hazel examined the guns for a couple of minutes before choosing one. She chose a C96 for easier transportation and because she said it suits her gear.
"Hazel, can I please talk to you for a moment?" I asked.
"Sure," She replied.
We strolled towards the end of the plane and then I began discussing with her what was on my mind.
"Hazel if we don't get out of this alive, I need to say that it has been absolutely amazing getting to know you and that I will forever love you," I explained.
"Oh, Jamie, don't you dare say that!" She quietly shouted while punching me on the arm.
"Will we survive this ok? We are an unstoppable force that nobody can avoid!" She declared.
"Ok but still," I reminded her.
With that, we kissed on the forehead and went back with Elijah.
"So are you guys a pair or something because I could feel the radioactivity from here!!" He asked.
"Ummm I don't know" I replied.
"Well then you guys should become a pair because of all the things you guys have in common and since…..you guys truly fancy each other!" He revealed. Then he walked away laughing.
"Teenagers" He uttered.
After Elijah departed I could sense the tension in the room between Hazel while we stared at each other awkwardly.
"GUYS WE HAVE FIVE MINUTES BEFORE REACHING MARSEILLE GET READY!" Layla exclaimed.
Thankfully, we were saved by Layla and began to gather our items.