From where we were staying, we could spot the SSS society members gathering around the damage caused by the Death Dust; they could clearly read the big sign written with ashes from the clouds...(I definitely do not understand any of this situation.) revealing the name the antagonist wants to be called. We can also see Eryx's mother in a smart-looking outfit, it's just sad that SSS could do better with their uniforms than the AA, his mother was inspecting the whole room, theorizing an awful lot of stories and situations which could change the whole scenario, and was calculating how this new villain in town will destroy this environment.
Felix, Eryx, and I rushed out of the area into a fresh-air zone.
"Finally!!! I can FINALLY not worry about what could happen in there... I almost felt like I peed in my pants."
"The wha-... Did you though??"
"Of course not! Why would I?"
"I know you mate. You can hide anything from me."
"Yea yea."
Even though I felt like I was being left out, I will always remember the time back in there when Eryx almost cried because of a secret, he had kept for maybe his whole lifetime, he told me, but to no one else before. When seeing him not terrible, I'm glad. To be honest, not just him, but others too.
FLASHBACK( Grade 7 )---
"A-Ayden! NO! That's my late grandmother's gift before her end!! NOO! PLEASE!"
"Well, seems like it's not THAT worthy. Just look at this dirt"
"Yooooooo! He got you good man."
"He's just doing you a favor by you not wearing that cheap thing. No chick would like ya."
"You guys are the worst!!! You guys don't know anything about what really matters!!!!!"
"Whatever. Just like they said. I'm just caring about you, Ivan."
"Go on... run like a pity puppy, crying!!!"
FLASHBACK( Grade 9 )---
"What have you got here?"
"Ayden, mate... please, this is the lunch my mother made for me."
"Ohhhh, your mom made it for you? Too bad, tell her it sucks."
"Dude...!, what is really wrong with you??..."
"What is wrong with YOU?"
"You suck."
-Ayden smirks-
compared to:
FLASHBACK( Grade 10 )---
"Hey, nerd! What've you got there?"
"It's nothing. Get lost."
"Ooooo, that's the science project Mrs. Ann told us to work on, right?"
"See for yourself if you aren't blind nor dumb."
"How dare you talk back to Ayden!"
"Relax, my men. Eryx, isn't it? I know you worked on it with your mom."
"My mother. Anyways, how so?"
"I saw you guys in a mall, dude, you are in grade 10."
"You were spying"
"Why would he be spying on a nerd like you??"
"Because he envies me- HEY!"
"You don't need this project more than I do, mommy's boy"
"BRUH, NO- AHHHH GIVE IT BACK!"
"Whoops"
"Why would you do that?..."
"Why would he? yea, answer."
"Why would I??? hm??"
"You filthy loads of RUBBISH"
"Aww are your eyes going to tear?-"
"Mind your own damn business!!"
"hahhahahahahhhahahha-"
"Hey, guys... let's stop. Let him be."
End of Flashbacks
...
I was younger than right now!!!
Anyway, we went to Eryx's house since he insisted we come with him. Surprisingly, his mother, Xantara was already there. How come she's so fast?
"Mother."
"Eryx, yes?"
"What do you know about uhh, the Death Dust?"
His other mother interrupted the dialogue Eryx was having with Mrs. Xantara.
"What does SHE know about Death Dust?"
"Yeah, Mom."
Ahhh I see. Mrs. X is mother and Mrs. S Bells is mom. Okay okay.
"We'd fought a creature that's almost the same as this one in your years, but a bit older..."
"Oh?"
"Your mom and I once faced...-"
Drama time... I don't enjoy this.
"-Vox. He was working alongside your mom's side of the family, the Bells, especially her father. Vox has planned a very specific thing that could ruin this city, or maybe even worse, the world. We don't know what that is but we're preparing for the worst. Long story short, I ended up murdering her father, no harsh feelings; he was a bad dad you'd say, took away Vox's soul."
"Then, how did THIS happen?" I joined in.
"We, the SSS, believe this the AA doings, it was all their actions...-"
Eryx made a face.
"- In short, this "Death Dust" may be the son of Vox who has just arisen to take revenge and continue the heir work of his father."
"So, how can we fix it?"
"We? No, it's too dangerous."
"But mom, we're not kids anymore."
Xantara analyzed the three of us, and unfortunately, I forgot to hide my AA badge and you can guess what happened.
"You..."
"Ayden, ma'am"
"I know who you are, Tyrinx. Ayden Tyrinx, where did you get that badge?"
"Uhh..."
"He found it outside the mall-"
"Stop lying, Eryx."
Her eyes glowed just like Eryx's when using their magick.
As a result of this, we eventually ended up telling the whole story. Maybe this is a good thing if the AA doesn't arrest me. I'M TOO YOUNG TO DIE- I mean, GO TO JAIL.
"I may have just been struck with the greatest idea ever. This might make this situation too easy to handle, not for you darling Tyrinx."
"Excuse me, but I don't want to be called a Tyrinx, therefore, please call me Ayden."
"Alright"
She almost looks as if she were her son. Wait, Eryx IS her son. Unprofessional me.
She told me that I should undercover as an AA to undercover for SS to uncover the secret they'd been keeping for quite a long time since our parent's age. This is going to be tough, however, I love adventures. That's all it matters..., right?
Moreover, she also told Eryx he should learn about that ancient stuff; Mrs. X does not want to get her all worked up with work besides her work, and Felix to not tell anyone about this, thus, he oathed; this wasn't necessary.
Did some of the words make you confused? Yes? Ha! I got you good. No? Maybe next time.
"But, Mrs." Felix spoke out
"School's reopening this week."
"Guess, you guys have to figure it out."
I had to go back to my family mansion to finish off family matters so I thought I shouldn't stay any longer than this. Eryx walked me out again. That's thoughtful of him; I'd never thought this would happen to us, Lmao.
"Do you think the news of my family would still spread around?"
"I don't think so. It's been sometime now. Even if it's still, you know where to find me."
"Blurghhh.... Alright, thanks. Though, I don't really want to go to the drama room. Soooooo dRaMaTiC."
We both let out extremely loud laughs.
"Well, See you at school then!"
"Yep"
"-Unless we see each other again somewhere."
"Nahhhh, I ain't letting that happen."
We chuckled again. This friendship isn't that bad if we aren't fighting. Why was I so cringe in the past? Why was everyone?
"Byeeeeeeeeeeeee"