The group of four walked into town. Aiden and Austin had been cursing at each other for fifteen minutes, and counting.
Maya couldn't take it anymore. "Will you just shut up!!" She practically yelled at the both of them.
Jayden was sure he wasn't imagining when he saw the both of them flinch, while trembling.
'I was right. They are scared of her.' Scared was an understatement. They were terrified of her!
They went to East Wind Park, as per Aiden's advice. When asked why, he said, "That's where the best ice cream is sold!"
Jayden couldn't help but think Aiden was a bit childish, seeing him pulling Austin like an excited kid.
While they were waiting in line, Jayden shivered. He looked around. He felt a chill run down his spine, his senses all on high alert. 'My body has never done this before. Strange,' he thought.
Then, as quickly as he felt it, the feeling vanished. But Jayden could sense someone was looking at him.
"Hello? Earth to Jayden! Hey!" Aiden felt the urge to slap Jayden's face. But as his hand was swinging full speed, Jayden snapped back to his senses and caught it midway.
"How did you..... Argh, never mind!"
They spent a few hours in the park, chatting and telling stories. Jayden's stomach rumbled.
"Ah, sorry," he said, embarrassed.
Maya suggested they go to a cafe, an idea that made all three boys nod their heads vigorously.
"Four milkshakes and hotdogs, please!" Austin called out to the waiter. Just as they were about to enjoy the meal, someone walked up to them. Jayden thought, 'What's HE doing here?'
Ethan came and said, "Hello, Aiden, Maya, Austin." None of them answered.
He nodded awkwardly then turned to Jayden, who had a frown on his face.
"Jayden, I would like to apologize for my behavior. I sincerely ask for your forgiveness.
Jayden wasn't convinced. " Why should I accept your apology?"
"I have really learned from my mistakes. Do you know how painful it is, having your hand crushed?"
Jayden looked at him like he was a fool. How would he not know when he suffered the same thing under his hand?
"I really ask that you forgive me, otherwise my family won't let me come home!" Ethan was crying by now, his actions earning him a lot of sympathy from those watching.
Jayden didn't want to seem heartless in front of all these people, so he said, "Apology accepted. Now get out of here." "Thanks! Thanks a lot!" Ethan ran out of the cafe.
When Ethan got out, he took out his phone and made a call. A voice sounded, "We've seen the target. Operation will proceed as planned.
Ethan smiled and walked off.
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After an eventful day, Jayden went to bed. It was now a habit of his to leave the curtains open.
'Seven days left.'
'Just seven days till my big day!'
At the Phoenix City Police Department, Chief Chevenix was in his office.
Detective Ramsey Parker knocked and went in.
" Chief, our inside man in the Scorpion Gang has a message. He gave Gary the phone.
[Scorpion Gang on new assignment
Job...kidnap....murder
Target:Jayden Greystone
Date of plan's execution: Sat, 30 June]
Gary said, "We have a problem..."
Detective Parker asked, "What's wrong, sir?"
Gary stared at him. "You didn't read the message?"
Parker replied, "No sir. Orders were for you to read it, not me."
Gary handed the tablet to Parker. "Here, read it."
When Parker read, 'Target: Jayden Greystone', he broke out in cold sweat. He could feel a headache forming.
"Call Sir Adrian Greystone immediately." Gary told his secretary.
"Sir Greystone left the city three days ago, Chief."
Gary stared at the secretary. "I'll call him right away, sir."
A minute later, Adrian's deep voice resounded from the phone.
"Chief Chevenix, to what do I owe the pleasure?"
Gary started to sweat. "Sir Greystone, we have received information that a gang has set its sights on your son. We await your orders."
Adrian replied, "I will take care of it. Don't worry."
Gary was instantly relieved.
"Is there anything else you want from me?" "No, Sir Chevenix. Not at all. Have a good day."
Adrian replied, "Same to you," and cut the call.
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Ethan came to school on Tuesday, the day when the team was to be selected.
Everyone turned to look at Jayden, who had a nonchalant expression on his face.
Ethan smiled and waved at Jayden, and proceeded to sit down.
"Boy, isn't he happy today," Austin commented.
Aiden answered, " Today's Team Selection Day. He has to be on his best behavior, or he won't be among the chosen."
Jayden asked, "How do you know that?"
Aiden replied, " I told the principal to tell him that. That's why he came late. He was in the principal's office. "
14:30
Rugby Field
The rugby players did their usual routine, practicing for the game. Jayden was placed in defense for the time being, to see his capabilities.
Jayden performed with a dazzling display of speed, strength and agility. This made Coach Armstrong put him in offense, due to him being the fastest player in the school.
"Alright! The team selection begins now! The people whose names have been called out, stand to my right."
" Ethan Hawk, Aiden Walker, Austin Kingsman, Dan Fields, Chris Peterson, Ian Boyd, David Richardson, Victor Hugo, Logan Simmonds, Theo Lopez, Ray Greenberg, Dylan Brown, Alex Dyson, Otis Grant, and last but not least, Jayden Greystone."
Everyone shouted out when Jayden's name was called out.
"With Jayden, the game has already been won!"
Jayden's face went slightly red as he heard the praises.
'I must do my best. I won't let them down!'
Erica came to pick Jayden and Davina up, who commented, " Jayden's becoming quite the popular one in school. You should have heard the praises the team gave him when he was chose, Mom!"
Erica raised an eyebrow. "Chosen for what?"
"For Saturday night's game! We are going to watch him play, right Mom?"
"Of course, Sweetie."
The car drove off. A few seconds later, another car started following them.
The car tailed them from behind, leaving a large gap between them.
The car was carrying 8 members of the Scorpion Gang.
"In the car is our target, as well as his aunt and her daughter. Both of them are beauties."
One of them said, "Boss said we were going to move on Saturday. Today's Tuesday!"
"Oh shut up, will you? He doesn't have to know."
Suddenly, one of the rear tires exploded, making them veer off course, in the direction of the woods beside them.
The driver got out and inspected.
"Flat tire," he yelled. "Okay, we're coming to help." Two other men got out of the car, and what they saw shocked them to the core. The driver was dead, lying in a pool of his own blood.
A deep, eerie voice rang out.
"Was he a friend of yours? I'm sorry, allow me to make it up to you. Let me take you to him."
Before the voice finished speaking, they were on the ground, with their throats slit.
The remaining five gangsters came out, armed with guns.
"Who are you? What do you want!?"
The voice, replied, "Your lives."
"Where are you? Show yourself if you dare!"
The voice replied, "As you wish."
Suddenly, shadows came out of the woods, adding more darkness to the already existing cloud of mist.
The voice rang out from beside one of them, " I'm right here," but before he could even look, his throat was slit. A figure blurred among them, killing all save one.
He looked around, carefully looking around. Suddenly, he was cut at the back of his knees, causing him to fall.
He looked up and saw a figure shrouded in darkness, his red eyes glowing bright.
"What did we do to offend you?" the gangster asked.
The figure replied, "You messed with the wrong person."
The gangster saw the figure raise his hand, and saw the claws on his hand, still dripping with the blood of his fallen victims. A second later, the last gangster was dead, with four slashes on his throat.
"Nobody touches my prey," the shadowy figure said as he walked into the woods, the shadows trailing him, till they faded completely.