Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
By the time the group returned to headquarters, they were all exhausted from the short mission. It was one of the most active missions they have been on. All five were trained to do everyone and anything, but sometimes fear was still standing in the way. The group were in high spirits by the time they reached the conference room, but Dennis didn’t look very please “Sit down.” He ordered.
Everyone exchanged glances but did as they were told “Is something the matter?” Brad was the only one with the guts to ask.
Dennis nodded slowly “We’re on the news.”
There was a hush that ran through the crowd “How can that be?” Erin asked “We didn’t tell anyone and we used our code names as usual.”
Brad stood up suddenly “I’m sorry Sir, it was me.” The girls looked up at Brad with confusion “I accidentally told the terrorist that was holding Mia hostage. Maybe one of the victims overheard it?”
Dennis shook his head with disappointment “Brad, you are the captain when I am not on the mission with you guys. How could you let it slip like that?”
“Sir, I’m sure he didn’t mean for it to happen. It’s not that big of a deal is it?” Erin asked.
The wise senior smiled with a nod of his head “Not big of a deal?” he turned to the television at the corner right wall and pulled out the control from the drawer behind him as he clicked for a news channel. He clicked channel after channel and all it talked about was the ship that was taken over by terrorists and one particular victim wrapped in a brown towel was yapping away about heroic people that called themselves P.R.A.
Erin closed her eyes and shook her head, she didn’t expect it to blow up that way. Brad looked at everyone with sincerity “I’m sorry guys…”
Dennis turned off the TV and advised the group “I hope this will be a lesson for you guys.”
“Brad is not going to be kicked out is he?” Mia stood up suddenly.
The lieutenant tapped his chin thoughtfully “No…” his answer gave the team a sigh of relief “You guys are lucky this time.” Everyone looked at him strangely “Apparently, the guy that claimed to have heard Brad say the word P.R.A. was sent to a mental hospital afterwards, he was a little insane to begin with.”
“How did you find that out?” Erin was suspicious. She knew the P.R.A. was involved with the head of security. She suspected that maybe they labeled the guy as ‘crazy’ so they would be off the hook.
“My dear, there are a lot of things that I know which YOU don’t know.” Dennis smiled slyly as he got up “Now, if you don’t mind. I’m exhausted and I want to go home to my wife and kids. You guys should return and rest too. Brad, we’ll worry about your punishment tomorrow.”
Brad nodded “I understand.”
The group then dispersed and everyone returned home to wherever they were. Brad was especially down that night, Andrew tried to comfort him but nothing seemed to work. Brad lingered behind while everyone was gone, or so he thought “Erin?” he asked when he saw her outside their headquarters, which looked like a pizza factory but behind the walls was a powerful operation.
She smiled “Hey…” Erin smiled brightly.
Brad tilted his head thoughtfully “What’s with the big smile, happy I’m punished?”
Erin shook her head with a bigger grin “Of course not. Come on, I want to show you something.” She reached out and took his hand as she dragged him out to the marketplace. There were still plenty of people around.
“Erin, whatever it is, it can’t be that…” he let the words slipped when he saw it. “How in the world did you find this?” he let go of her hand to run over the table where old artifacts were being sold. Brad was flabbergasted as he turned to Erin with wide eyes.
“It was by chance really.” She said modestly “I know you loved to collect swords and weapons. Frankly, I don’t know why…but I happen to cross it’s path the other day and almost forgot to tell you about it.”
Brad was busy looking over the 18th century dagger he was looking for since he could remember. He was grinning when he turned to the lady who owned the shop “How much is it?”
The woman smiled “Sorry, this has been sold.” She leaned her head over to look at Erin “This young lady bought it, she told me to hold it for her until she could come and pick it up.”
He turned to her with a smile while Erin shrugged carelessly “I couldn’t take the chance of someone buying it first. If you play your cards right, maybe I’ll sell it to you.” She teased.
Brad laughed “Now what would you do with an 18th century dagger?”
Erin placed her hands on her hips “My question to you exactly.” His face fell as he pondered the question, he never understood why he had a love for old things. “See, you don’t even know why. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going home.” She began walking away but suddenly stopped and turned as she yanked the dagger out of his hands “Until you give me a good reason why you collect old things, I’m going to keep this.”
He crossed his arms with a grin as he stared after her, thinking that she would walk back any minute. Instead she kept going and soon his smile faded when he realized she was serious. Brad dropped his arms and raced after her as he easily caught up with her. He ran past her and turned to block her way “You’re kidding right?” he asked incredulously.
She looked at him with a serious expression “Do I look like I’m kidding?”
Brad’s face merged into a puppy face “Aww…Erin!” he gave her a pout and reached out as he pulled at her sleeve.
“Don’t whine, it won’t make the situation better.” She warned with a motherly tone. He laughed suddenly catching her off guard “What’s so funny?” she asked stubbornly.
“You sound like my mom when you say that.” He laughed harder when her face grew sour.
Erin crossed her arms and hid the dagger between her forearm and biceps “Say that again and you’ll never see this dagger again.” She threatened.
“Okay…okay…sheesh, someone can’t take a joke.” He put up his hands in defense “That should be a compliment, my mom is the only woman I love.”
Her face abruptly blushed over at his comment, she thrust the dagger in his hands “Whatever…just keep it.” She muttered before turning and speed walking towards the apartment building where she lived.
Brad looked from the dagger to Erin’s tiny body walking away “What’s with her?” he wondered out loud.
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Erin didn’t dare to look back to see if Brad was chasing after her, when she found the guts to turn, he was no where in sight. Disappointed, she walked through the metal gates where she would have to pass a parking lot to get to the building. Her steps slowed down when she felt a pair of eyes looking at her. She turned slowly and saw a black limo with a driver standing outside looking at her intently.
Her eyes moved away slowly as she continued walking “Are you Miss Yeung?” the man called out.
Erin stopped as she turned “What if I am?”
“My boss would like to have a word with you.” The man bent over and spread out an arm at the passenger door on the limo.
With that, the windows scrolled down and appeared a very young and handsome man smiling at her. He had a powerful aura that she could feel through the smile he gave her “Would you care to join me in the limo, please?” he spoke eloquently and with control, she knew he definitely came from an upper class family. When she hesitated to move, he chuckled “If you are afraid I might kidnap you or kill you, I can assure you it won’t happen.”
“Why should I take your word for it?” Erin asked, her instincts told her that he was harmless yet she didn’t want to take her chances.
Darren smiled “If you don’t, I might have to use force.” He leaned back in his seat and looked forward as the windows scrolled up.
The driver moved up and opened the other door for Erin “Please.” He offered.
Erin felt awkward yet she knew if he did try to harm her, she would be able to get away. Her eyes darted behind her to see if Brad would be around “Miss Yeung, I will not wait all night.” Darren’s voice broke into her thoughts.
She let out a small sigh and said a prayer for herself. Hopefully, she made the right decision. Erin walked over and entered the limo, which closed behind her and the driver pulled the car out and drove off “Where are you taking me?” she asked coolly.
Darren smiled mysteriously “Now…my question to you, Miss Yeung, is are you interested in working for me?”
She almost felt a sigh of relief escape her lips “That’s all?” she wondered why he would go through all this just to offer her a job?
“I would like to remind you not to reprimand my question. You did not answer.” He said with a bit of frustration.
Erin leaned back comfortably in her seat “As long as you are paying me to do a good deed, I will not mind doing it. But if it is anything else, I will turn it down.”
His laughter gave her chills as he threw his head back “Great! I will take that as a yes.” He confirmed.
She leaned towards him with her hand up “Wait…you didn’t tell me what job it is. And who are you?” she didn’t even know who he was.
Darren smiled crookedly which gave him more charm “Unless you have been living under a rock, surely you’ve seen my face graze the daily newspapers as well as magazines?” Erin frowned and shook her head innocently “I was recently on Idol’s magazine as the 20 most eligible and richest bachelors in Hong Kong.”
Erin snickered “I still don’t know who you are but I know you have an ego bigger than Hong Kong itself. Anyways, I didn’t agree to take the job.”
He ignored her comment and pressed the button on his left side “Biu, are we there yet?” he asked into the intercom that connected with the driver.
“Yes sir.” The man said with the utmost respect.
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Reina was in the mist of walking home when she felt footsteps follow her every step. She stopped and turned ready to attack, but when she saw Mia she let out a sigh “Mia…what are you doing?”
The round eyed girl twisted her lips “I’m bored.”
Reina laughed “Shouldn’t that be my line? I am a Gemini after all…”
“Shhh…you know we’re not suppose to talk about that.” Mia hissed as she walked closer. Reina rolled her eyes and continued on along with Mia by her side “So where are you going?”
“Home.” Reina replied shortly.
“Can I go with you?” Mia asked.
“Why?” Reina began to feel suffocated with her friend always on her back “What good reason would you possibly not want to…” before she finished a round of thunder and lightning flashed against the sky. She instantly felt Mia crawl behind her with fear. Reina let out a sigh “For someone’s who trained to kill and attack, you sure are a chicken.”
Mia whimpered as she clutch onto Reina’s arm “You know I hate thunder and lightning… even worse than my fear of heights. I saw on the weather channel early this morning and it said we’re going to have a storm soon. Can I please stay with you?? Please??????” she begged.
Reina laughed as she shook her head and wrapped an arm around Mia’s shoulder “Sure…I guess it doesn’t hurt.” Mia smiled as she hugged her friend “Just don’t make it a habit.” Reina warned as she led her friend along with her.