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Chapter 3 - The Chase

[Third Person's POV]

She opened her eyes and felt the tears that ran down by her cheek.

(Did I dream again of her?) she asked herself.

After she got out of the plane, she notice some people are eyeing on her. An enemy's target. That's what she thought.

She entered into the nearest bathroom. The very last stall while pondering on how she can help herself. Lifting her legs and sat on top of the toilet seat - waiting what's about to follow.

" I should've left my bags on the guard. " She whispered while struggling to squeeze and prevent noise at a quietest possible.

* Door Banging *

" Where is she? "

A man asked. A scar on his right face can be seen along with it's dark eyes. The other man shook his head.

" Did Master Arach said she's aware of her peculiarity? "

" Yes, but she can't really use it well. "

" Dingo, it's your turn. ". The man with the scar opened the door as their other accomplice outside gets inside. Except it was crawling on four.

* Growls *

*Huffs*

Allyson quickly moves her head out of the view of the gap on the door. Silence is all she thinks to do. The crawling person seemed very strange. Both legs dislocates, making him able to crawl into a creepy posture.

" There you are! " He shout - slamming the door. Allyson moves a bit, she felt strange. Her right eye is glowing again.

As the monster opens the last stall. They met nothing but dirt on top of the toilet seat.

" What? Where is she? " He was confused.

" She tricked us! Go outside! "

* Breathes heavily.

" Did I do that? ". Allyson asked herself after she found out she was standing outside the bathroom. She didn't hesitate to ran as quick as she can.

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The morning light hit. Allyson has already left Heathrow Airport. She's currently on the bus heading to Trafalgar Square.

Despite the sudden chase in the Airport. The young lady is very observant and suspicious whom she get near into. Peeking at the window while stealing glances at anyone who walks by next to her seat.

* Stops.

She looked at the right and saw the vehicle stopping on a bus stop on Cockspur St. She looked at her watch and estimates that she's been on a ride for quite an hour.

Allyson was about to stood up when she felt an eerie glance at the back.

" No way. ". She gasped and quickly exited the bus.

" Already? ". She asked herself while looking how far the cloaked people are catching up to her.

She managed to hid from the passing passengers and hid behind a tree. " This is very odd. ". She whispered - hands on the tree trunk.

" Why doesn't anyone look how odd they dressed? It's like they can't see them- ". She gasps. A person bump on one of the men. The man single-handedly pushe the stranger.

" That just answers my question. ". Allyson comments.

* Poke.

She looked back and saw an old woman smiling. " What are you hiding, dear? ". The stranger asked. Allyson moves slowly. " Ah.. nothing ma'am. ". She smiles back.

* People Murmuring...

Allyson looked back and saw people and other bus passengers murmuring about them heading towards Allyson.

" Oh my. ".

Allyson notices and quickly ran. Only met by an interruption of the old woman.

" Why the rush, dear? ". She asked.

" Listen, ma'am. I'm very busy. Excuse me- ". She stopped when she started noticing some sort of distortion on her appearance like an error from the digital. She didn't hesitate to ran away quickly.

" Ahh! ". She shouts in pain when the old woman pulls her hair, the men at the back are running towards their destination.

" Don't try to run away. ". The men quickly apprehended Allyson by holding her arms. People at the back witnessed and thought a kidnapping is occuring.

Allyson looks at them, her left eye starts to glow as she immediately clapped both of her hands. It was then

-BLIP-

She was gone.

* Crowd in shocked.

The men looks back and saw Allyson standing behind them. Her right eye and hand was glowing in minty light, along with some mist next to her feet. She was shocked as well with all the witnesses.

" Get her! ". The cloaked man ordered. Allyson had a few seconds before coming back to realize she was in a chase.

" Umm. ".

She immediately grabbed their hands as they disappear by touch. People nearby are in total confusion, some even took videos and photos.

Allyson ran away - avoiding the attention. The strange glow on her right eye and hand slowly disperse.

" I did it again. ". She whispered to herself.

She headed to the corner and took a moment to catch her breath. She glanced at the back and saw the men far back.

...

Allyson was standing openly in Trafalgar square. She looked everywhere while finding the right fountain.

" Seems. There's no one here for me. ".

She let out a long sigh before sitting in the fountain she was waiting for someone. Emotions came rushing in the back of her mind - confused, afraid and distressed.

The sound of footsteps of people, doves wings' flapping near the fountain, gently breeze past the place as Allyson was waiting for someone to come.

Hopefully. An Ally she can ask help for.

" This is too much. ". She complained.

" What happened just earlier was very peculiar. ". She added.

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[Allyson's POV]

Just before I try to stood up. I noticed that some men really do stand out from the crowd. I quickly changed my hoodie into different one. They are about to catch me again.

" Get out of the way! ". One of them just pushed the photographer that was just peacefully taking pictures of the scenery.

" Ow! that hurt, jerk.". Expectantly, the guy aggravated the situation.

" What did you say about me? ". The man lifts his leather jacket.

" Okay... My bad. ". They each glared at each other's eyes. I kinda knew the guy thought something scarier than the words earlier.

" O my gosh, Is that a finger? ". The guy looked at a piece of a finger hanging around his neck and dismayed the other tourists.

" Shut up. ". He pushed the guy away before it'll cause another hubbub.

Instinctively, the camera guy ran away - scared and confused at a same time.

Meanwhile, the other hoodlums are still searching away. If I'll estimate, it will take 50 seconds before one of them can spot me.

I quickly hid my face.. Not too suspicious. At the very least it would take them time for them to find me.

" Why are you worried? Young lady. ".

I almost clapped my hands when an old lady talked beside me.

" Hello.". It was weird feeling talking to this old lady.

Why are old ladies talking to me, today??!

" You're name is Allyson right? ". It made me suspicious of her when she said my name. I try to not make a move yet. I can't risk of being spotted and cornered by them again..

" No... Don't be cautious, I'm just here waiting by. ". She chuckled before waving her hands dismissively.

" Who are you? ". I asked her in discreet whisper.

" I can see your future. " She immediately dodged my question.

" What? What do yo-" I was interrupted when she held my hands together. It made me shiver.

" You hold the key of something that isn't somewhere to be seen." She smiled and stood up.

" Sorry about that. I just can't see the situation right now. ". She even chuckled a bit as she removed her glasses.

She was blind.

" I'm not your enemy, Bluestone. ". She spoke in a discreet manner.

" There she is! ". I quickly looked behind and saw a huge man pulled out a blade and threw one at us.

" Grandma. Get down!!! ". The old woman looked at me instead - pushing my body into the water.

The blade missed me on the process.

" Welcome Allyson Bluestone. ".

" I'm waiting what future holds for you. ".

The man at back and some men are about to attack both of us.

" I wish we could chat for a while. ".

" But it seems.... Early. ". She immediately stomped her cane.

I can see the sparks flying everywhere as I sink to the bottom. The current pulls me deep down.

I tried to reach my eye patch but the water current is too strong. It's like something is pulling me from the bottom. A faint sound of electronic echoed at the bottom and I'm getting dizzy. My eyes are blurry....

...

* Paper rustling.

I opened my eyes and found myself sitting on the chair. Confused and the room was dark — air felt cold and my heart beating fast. It doesn't looked like an empty room.

" Hello?! ". I shouted.

That's when the spotlight flashes on me. I shielded the bright light from my eyes. It was unnecessary bright. The sound of the papers came again.

I looked up and saw shadows behind a large screen.

" You've awoken, Ms..Bluestone? ". A person spoke while rummaging the papers in his hands.

I can't quite see what the other shadows are doing.

" I'm sure you are confused at what's happening. But allow me to explain the situation. ".

" Around 2 hours ago, you seemingly enter one of the entrances connected to England. You were unconscious at the moment of your arrival. ".

* Paper rustling.

" As you can see for yourself. You are cuffed in the moment. I apologize for our unwelcoming behaviour but we can't quite sure why are you able to enter the portal... Without our permission. "

" We would like to ask you some questions. ". The voice of the old man echoed as if they were talking from a different room.

Up where they can see me down, the angle of the screen covers their identity.

It seems I can spot three people up there. It's clear that this is an interrogation... Cuffed? Wait what?

I found out that my left wrist was cuffed on the chair. These weren't ordinary restraints as I can see it's emitting green particles.

" Do you think she's a spy? " One of them asked.

" I don't think that's the problem. We've detected that she's quite a rare. ".

" Those Phantoms are intrigued about her. "

I don't know what they are talking about. But I've managed myself to remain calm after what happened back at Trafalgar Square.

Oh yeah. What happened to that Old Woman?. I wanted to ask them but I'm quite hesitant to trust these unfamiliar faces. Not I can their faces though.

" Ehem.. Allyson Bluestone, right? ". One of them asked. I nodded back to his question.

" We're guessing you are somewhat related to Evelyn Bluestone. ".

" Evelyn? You know my Aunt? ". I asked them. They looked at each other and confirmed their suspicions about me.

" Release her cuffs. ". One of them ordered as a man approached me.

" Reiteolia "

The cuffs in my left wrist suddenly opens. I don't have any idea what he just said.

" I'm afraid we would like you to stay in Veopolis as we conduct our research about your case. ". One of them spoke as he gestured the exit door just behind my back.

" You are confused to what's happening. That person will escort you back at HQ. ". He added.

I followed the man who unlocked my cuffs as he opened the door. There outside is a large purplish screen waiting for me.

" Please enter the portal. ". He spoke. I looked again at this portal - different to what I've imagined one to be.

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Third Personal POV.

As Allyson steps the other side of the portal. There she sees dozen of people dealing with their duties. Confused like a toddler who had just seen the outside for the first time. She was then approached by a tall man.

" You looked very shocked. You must've been Allyson Bluestone. ". She looked at the man. He was a tall guy wearing with some kind of a uniform and a hat.

" Judging your sudden expression. You don't really know what's going on, do you? ". He asked once again. Allyson could only nod back.

" You are currently inside the Transportation Chambers. "

The man looked at her. She really is both confused and stupefied.

" Uh-huh. You need some more info. " The man looked at the clock as he presents himself.

" I'm Kim. I'm one of the Managers of the Transportation Chambers. "

" I know you have many questions to ask but you don't really get it much without seeing it with your own two eyes. ". Kim gestures her to follow him.

Allyson carried her suitcase and bags but other people insisted for her to leave it behind for few inspection.

* Metal clanking.

The footsteps they took emitted a soft clanking sound coming from the metal stairs as they pass. Up ahead a metal door awaits. Kim opens it.

Allyson quickly covers her eyes from the bright light. She rubbed her eyes as she sees the outside.

" This is not the Human World. ". Kim explained.

Large buildings, metal and stone pathways as well as the dozens of different people. Some have wings, some have tails.

Some even looked like creatures. It was like an utopian place for all beings..

" This is Veopolis. The Base of Operations of the Dixinian Corps. "