A First Part of the Plan(Golden Knight Sparrow/Nathaniel)
Tinulungan siya ng kasambahay na dalhin siya sa kanyang silid para magpahinga. Hindi pa rin mawala sa isip niya ang nangyari. Alam niyang maaari iyong maulit. Hindi talaga hahayaan ng mga kampo ni Cleo Amazon na mabuhay siya. Matindi ang galit sa kaniya ng taong iyon. Gagawa at gagawa iyon ng paraan para maligo siya sa sariling dugo at masiguradong nalagutan na siya ng hininga.
Subalit alam ni Nathaniel na kailangan nakahanda na ang kampo niya. Matinding pagsasanay ang gagawin nila sa loob ng dalawang buwan. Agad niyang tinawagan si Stefan. Ipinaalam niya ang nangyari sa kaniya at ang plano niyang papuntahin ang mga ito para sa gagawing pagsasanay. Tatanggi sana si Stefan sa kanyang lolo subalit desidido na ito sa gagawin nilang paghahanda.
Stefan had no choice but to concur. So, now, he has to tell his wife about it. He doesn't know where or what to start telling her. He knows she might get furious, or might refuse nor might argue and he won't let that happen.
Buong araw siyang hindi mapakali sa kinauupuan niya sa kaniyang opisina. Hindi niya malaman kung nararapat niya bang sabihin kay Zavie o ilihim na lang ang tungkol doon. Subalit mas gugustuhin na lang siguro niyang sabihin kaysa ilihim na ang magiging resulta ay pag-aawayan nilang dalawa. He shouldn't hide any secrets from his wife when he knows the consequences.
Kinakabahan siyang nagmamaneho pauwi sa kaniyang bahay. Naguguluhan pa rin siya kung ano ba ang nararapat gawin. Ilang minuto ang lumipas, hindi na niya namalayan na nakarating na siya. Ipinarada niya ang kaniyang kotse sa garahe tsaka pagod na bumaba ng sasakyan. Mabuti na lamang hindi gano'n karami ang papeles at meetings na ginawa niya. Alas-otso na ng gabi kaya ginusto niya na lang ang umuwi para makita at makasama ang asawa. Hindi talaga kumpleto ang araw niya ng hindi ito nakakasama. She was his rest, his happiness and always made his heart flutter. Makita niya lang ito o hindi kaya'y mayakap, kusang nawawala ang kaniyang pagod mula sa pagtatrabaho.
"Baby girl? I'm home," he said. Pagod niyang inilapag sa gilid ng sofa ang maliit na suitcase niya. Nag-angat siya ng tingin nung makita ang asawa na nagmamadaling bumaba ng hagdan tsaka siya sinalubong ng mahigpit na yakap. Agad na nilisan siya ng pagod na nagpangiti sa kaniya. He felt so tied up. It's been a long day for him. She smiled and kissed him.
"It helps a lot. Can I have more?" He playfully said as they kiss passionately.
"Heh. Baka naman mamihasa ka nyan, ha?"
"Why not? We can have more if you want." Pabirong hinampas niya ito sa balikat.
"Ha ha. As if I'll let you."
"By the way, baby girl. I have to tell you something."
"Sure. What is it?"
"Just promise me you won't get mad at me, okay?" he said. Napaisip tuloy si Zavie.
"Oh it depends. It depends if you did something that will get me upset," she responded. Tumango-tango sa kaniya si Stefan kahit nag-aalinlangan ito sa sasabihin.
"I understand. Lately, my grandfather called. We need to take a flight to London." Napakunot ang noo ni Zavie.
"Why? What for?" she asked as she drank water.
"For two months training for the upcoming battle," he answered as she got surprised.
"W-What? Battle? Again?" he nod.
"Inatake siya ng mga kaaway niya kaya napuruhan siya. He needs our help. Actually, I got nervous lately if I should tell that to you. Baka kasi magalit ka pero ayokong maglihim sa'yo. If you don't want us to come there, I'll just call him later---" she cut him off as she held his hand.
"Don't mention it. I understand if we have to help him. Kailan ba tayo pupunta doon?"
"This Saturday night. Are you sure you wanna come?"
"Certainly, yes. Relax, baby boy. I can handle it," she assured him. Nakahinga ng maayos si Stefan dahil dito. He shouldn't worry about her reaction.
"I couldn't have done it without you, baby girl. I love you."
"I'm doing it for us. I love you, too."
Samantala, ibinalita ni Stefan sa gangmates niya ang tungkol sa pagpunta nila sa London. Since the twins, Allison and Lush belonged to their group, he included them to come. They are preparing for their flight. Magkikita-kita muna sila sa headquarters. However, Allison asked him something for his approval. Kumpleto silang pumunta muna sa headquarters nila para sa kinabukasan ng gabi sa kanilang pag-alis. He got startled when she brought someone new.
"Who is he? And what is he doing here? Why did you bring him here, Allison? You know the rules." Takang-tanong nito.
"He's Lazarus Cleodore Paterson. His code name was Luther. We have known each other since childhood so don't worry. Siya rin ang tumutulong sa akin sa ibang kumpanya," pagpapakilala nito sa lalaki.
"I see." Tiningan ito ni Stefan mula ulo hanggang paa na para bang hinuhusgahan.
"I'm her suitor as well. Nice to meet you, guys," nakangiting anito.
"Hmm. So, anyway, let's discuss the sudden changes of plans. My grandfather called and he wanted us to come there, in London to be fully trained as well as to master our skills even more which will last for 2 months. Well, what do you say?" He stated as everyone was listening to him.
"Yeah."
"Sure. That'll be great."
"Alright, good. So we have a plan. I'll explain further about it when we get there. You may go home now."
However, Gavin successfully captured one of Cleo Amazon's personnel who attacked Nathaniel. Napuruhan ito ni Lux sa kaliwang tagiliran nito habang nagbabarilan sila sa kalsada. Gumamit siya ng panghuli katulad sa pulis para hindi na ito makatakas pa. Walang nagawa ang lalaki kung hindi ang sumama dito. Patago niya itong ikinulong sa secret dangeon sa likod ng mansyon ni Nathaniel.
"Relax. I won't kill you unless you want me to," Gavin threatened as he closed and locked him up.