I got called in by the office the next day to talk about some random assassination stuff. They also mentioned why I haven't gotten Eryx dead, however, once again, I twisted some words and turned around into another subject. Very smart of me, right?
It was another usual day with school, work, and loneliness at home; not alone physically, just not having a person to talk to back at the mansion, I figured my parents weren't that loving like Eryx's or maybe even the other students', however, I still love them..., right? Besides, Eryx's offline...
*Ring Ring*
YES! A PHONE CALL!
Aww, man...
"Agent."
"Yes? Say"
"We have a mission for you."
"Sir, I still haven't completed my original task, so may I carry on with that with no distributions from the agency, please?"
"Uh-"
"I mean, if I have to be honest, I'm not the only one who's professional at field work and great with intel. Let's see... My buddy, Xen. He's the best guy in my opinion."
"Uh, Xen...- Xen has his hands filled up with task documents and files, we can't let him take another one."
"Then why should I?"
"Alright, Agent. We'll transfer the assignment to another one."
"That's more like it. Now Ba-bye!"
Phew... I didn't even know that would work during the conversation with a phone agent. But I'm glad it did. I'm too full with rehearsal for the play tomorrow, and to be aware of the Death Dust hovering in some places in the city.
I'm at the rehearsal now in the evening before the 31st of October. The group and I are playing the "Never Have I Ever" thriller, horror, and an eerie drama. I'm the main villain of it, the costume of mine was creepy as hell. Now that I put some thoughts on it, it looks like the one Death Dust wears. I don't want that..., therefore, at the last minute before going back home from the rehearsal, I convinced the teachers to make me a new one-
"No, Ayden. A no is a no. We have no time left. You should have told us before."
"With all due respect, miss, the outfits arrived just this morning..."
"I'm sorry. There's nothing I or we could do about it unless you make one your own."
"Make one my own?"
"Yes, now, please, have a great rest tonight for tomorrow's big show. Goodnight."
"Alright..."
That's it! How come I haven't thought about it? I should have made my own one without telling the teachers or the responsible persons. I'd LOVE to see their shocked faces, however, it's too late now. Guess I'm not THAT smart, but STILL CLEVER!!
I spent roaming around the late-night mall finding and buying the perfect fabric or clothing that's necessary for a part in my play. Dark and chilling theme but not too wary like Death Dust's. I don't like to be related to him.
The night of the event was crowded with students, parents, teachers, and cameramen all set for the ceremony, the play, the dance, the performance by the juniors, and so on...
I wore my outfit which I created myself. Ngl, I'm clearly made for being creative.
"... I heard from my ancestors that when you play this game, you must go on."
"Why must we?"
"This is nonsense"
"Certainly not. You'll suffer for eternity."
"Bluffing will do no good to your health old lady."
"Just you wait and see..."
SCENE 5
"NO GET AWAY, PLEASE, I BEG YOU"
"Play...the... game..."
At that moment, I felt like laughing seeing Felix struggling to make his way to an escape in the play just like in real life. Pff..., weakling. Okay okay, I shouldn't judge someone or make fun of them...
"Your...turn's...next..."
"OKAY OKAY, MAKE IT STOP."
"Play...the...game..."
"Never have I ever r@p8ed someone at the school's party"
"..."
"GUYS, QUICK! QUICKLY!!! SOMEONE NEEDS TO CONFRONT!"
"...."
"I HAVE-"
"WHAT!?"
"MOM, I'M SORRY, OKAY??"
"Wrong...answer...Too bad you lied..."
"NO NO!-"
. . .
"Well, that play was disturbing, thoughh, you were amazing playing your character. It matches you.-"
"WHAAAAT- I ain't no villain!!"
"Hahahhaha.. I'm just kidding. Oh hey, Felix! Who's that?"
"He's saying he knows Ayden, somehow..."
"... Xen?..."
"Hey man, have a minute?"
"I've never seen him at this school-"
"Eryx, do you mind if I left?"
"No problem."
"Sure, what's up?"
"Alone..."
I knew right this instance that the conversation I was going to have was going to be about work...
We were now in a dark corner of the party room.
"Ayden, I have something to confront."
"What's that?"
Right at this moment, I felt like Eryx. ")
"I-..."
"You what?"
"I'm Death Dust."
Really? At a time like this...
"HAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA PFFF"
"No, seriously. I am."
"Then, I'm Mona Lisa-"
What the heck.... why did I say Mona Lisa- ;-;
"Wha-... I'll show you proof."
"Go on."
He then was surrounded by dark-clouds-like smoke and in just a few seconds he was now THE Death Dust, THE one I'm secretly fighting against for the greater good. Why was Xen the mastermind behind all the attackings? I felt very betrayed. Was he even my best buddy?
"Whaa...- You- How-"
He transformed back to himself.
"I know, it's surprising. Don't you like it? Your best buddy is the one you're protecting and I'll be the one protecting you because I like you."
"Wait..- WHAT!?"
"Yes, that's why I came here just to tell you it."
"ARE YOU SERIOUS??"
"Yeah! Why?"
"First of all, I didn't expect you to end several innocent individuals' lives just for your father, Vox's sake. Second, you shouldn't have liked me, I'm not uhh...gay... I'm sorry, Xen. Please excuse me..."
Immediately after I'd said that Xen pulled my hand harshly and debated.
"Ha... I should have known. I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN HOW YOU THINK OF THE AA, HOW YOU THINK OF OUR AGENCY! IT PAYS YOU WELL, YOU HAVE A GREAT REPUTATION THERE WHICH YOU ENJOY BY THE WAY! HOW COULD YOU TURN A BLIND EYE TO THOSE WHO HAVE DONE YOU GOOD!!?? HUH!!?? I THOUGHT YOU'D ACCEPT ME, TOO. I AM THE ONLY ONE WHO UNDERSTANDS YOU AND WHO HAS COMFORTED AND GIVEN YOU ADVICE WHEN YOU NEED THEM!"
"Xen... I'm sorry. Yes, I'm grateful for what you and the agency did for me, however, this is wrong. You're wrong. I still have people who care for me."
Xen was literally making a scene. I usually enjoy the spotlight, but not in this situation. Moreover, I didn't know my homie's true colours until now...
"Ha! Hahahaha..."
He's going insane...
"I knew it. I KNEW YOU COULDN'T KILL ERYX!"
"What- What do you mean?" I was sweating a lot. He was spoiling everything to the public about killing, and stuff.
"YOU LIKE ERYX, DON'T YOU!?"
"Whaat-"
"What-" said Eryx from the crowd.
The teachers came rushing towards us.
"Young man, you have no business in being here."
"Well, Mrs. Teacher... I do."
He transformed into the horrid creature we've all seen before.
"D-Death Dust! STUDENTS STEP BACK! CALL THE SSS TEAM!! NOW!!"
"AYDEN, COME BEHIND US" shouted Mrs. Lewis, my math teacher.
"Aww, how cute. You think you can protect them when you can barely survive yourself."
I stepped out and was ready to fight him despite being powerless right now.
"Too brave, eh Ayden?"
I had a serious face worn. Xen- I meant Death Dust fought with his magick. Just right before the black smoke magick reached me, Eryx pushed hurriedly to the ground and away from the targeted place.
"At least fight someone your own kind!"
"Very well."
Eryx also changed himself into, unlike Xen's, his was very attractive. It was terrifying, yes, however, Eryx's form is quite like the hot devil; though he looks, well, adorable with those horns and gleaming eyes that absorbed me.