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Chapter 8: Part I

Brimstone: "I'm glad you could all attend the meeting. We're here to discuss the future missions and what we're planning next. We'll start talking about it in just a few minutes. But first, I wanted to introduce our newest agent. Some of you have already heard of her. Please be helpful to her in any way, she will be working with you guys. Anywho, let's get started."

Viper: "We'll start with the plans. In the next few months, we are going to get information by going inside the Kingdom headquarters around the world. We haven't decided on who is going to go, but one thing we do know, is that it won't be too far ahead, so all of you need to get your act together and train harder." I look to the side and see Reyna eyeing Viper. Does she have a thing for her? I don't know, but if she does, it's really obvious.

Sage: "We'll start assigning the missions for this month. Phoenix, Jett, Kay/O, Brimstone, and Cypher, you're going to Bind on the 12th-18th. You have 11 days to prepare. Viper, Skye, Astra, Raze, and Reyna. You'll be going to Fracture from the 17th- 21st. You have 16 days to prepare. Chamber, Zara, Fade, Neon, and I will be going to Split from the 3rd- 10th. The rest of you will be the cleanup crew. You already know how that goes. I think that concludes this meeting. If you have any questions, please ask now." Everybody was silent and the meeting ended. Everybody stayed at the table to catch up on different things while I just sat there staring at the clock.

Fade: "Salam."
"Oh, hi Fade. How are you?"
Fade: "I am doing well, you?"
"I'm fine."
Fade: "I can see your wearing the bracelet I gave you. It suits you very well."
"Thank you, I like it a lot."
Fade: "I look forward to going on the mission with you. Can we train together?"
"I don't see why not. We can start now if you'd like?"
Fade: "Sure."
For the next few hours we trained. I helped her with her form and how to aim her gun until it was almost time to eat.
"Let's call it a day. It's almost time for dinner."
Fade: "Alright."
"We could sit together if you'd like."
Fade: "Yes, thank you." I nod my head and we both go out separate ways. I head into my room to take a shower, I start to slow down because I see Chamber and Neon sitting and laughing together. I love him and she's one of my closest friends, I don't think he would cheat on me. I clear my mind and head into the shower. After 30 minutes I get out and change. It's 4 minutes before dinner, I leave my room to go meet up with Fade. I see that Chamber is still talking to Neon, is it because I started to hang out with Fade? I didn't think he would be serious about it. I help Sova set the table and sit down afterwards. I see Fade coming towards me so I wave at her. She sits down next to me and across me is Chamber sitting with Neon. All of a sudden I've lost my appetite and I just stare at the food.
Fade whispers into my ear, "Zara?"
"Oh, yes?"
Fade: "Is something wrong?"
"No, everything is fine. I've just lost my appetite, that's it." She nods her head and goes back to eating. I manage to take a few bites before I get up and thank them for the meal. I start walking to my room and think about what he's doing. Maybe he doesn't realize what he doing? I hide inside my blanket just in case he comes. A few minutes later, I hear the door open.
"Zaraaa.." I pretend to be sleeping so he leaves me alone. His footsteps get louder as he walks closer. I can feel his hand on my back.
"Zara?" It gets hard to ignore him when he calls my name. I take off the blanket and look at him with my watery eyes.
"Yes?"
"What's wrong? Do you not want to see me right now?" I avoided making eye contact and didn't say anything.
"Alright, I understand. I'll leave you be." I feel bad about ignoring him and not wanting him to sleep with me tonight, but he was goofing off with Neon the whole day. I know he would get jealous too if I was that close to Cypher. What's even worse is that tomorrow we leave for a mission together, and Neon is coming too. I sigh and rub my eyes. Maybe it's best if I stop worrying and go to sleep for the night.

[Chamber/Vincente]
    I lay on my bed with Gabe on my chest. Cyphers couldn't watch him tonight, so he's here with me. Why was she so upset? Is it something I did? Is it because I was talking to Neon most of the day? I didn't think she'd get jealous, Neon is just another young mind Reyna wants to use. I didn't really think of Zara as the jealous type, she knows I only want her and not some 23 year old with blue hair who can run fast. Besides, Zara is so much cuter. I pat Gabe on the head and sigh. Maybe I was being too inconsiderate today, I kind of just ignored her the whole day. I need to apologize to her before she starts thinking that I don't like her.

*The Next Day*
[Zara/You]
I finish packing the rest of my things for the mission. I help Sage carry her things to the Jet and we all get on. I sit next to Sage and Fade. I don't think sage is really fond of Fade, so I try to lighten up the room by asking simple questions. After 3 hours, we're finally in Split. We set up, put our things in our rooms, blah blah, finish up, and eat. We spent the whole day finishing our setups just to be prepared. We eat in our rooms and go to bed.
     I wake up and turn off my alarm. I hurry up and get ready, it's a little chilly out today, but that's not a problem for me. I meet with Sage and Fade and we all decide to separate. Sage is going mid to wall it off, I'll be at A with Fade.
"Stay close, Fade. I know you can handle it, but I don't want you to die. Sage can revive you but it'll take awhile."
"Alright. I'll go near vents." I nod in agreement and go to the site, it's a little risky, but I'll have a better angle.
Sage: "Alright, stay in position.."
Neon: "Chamber, I don't know what you're planning, but leave me out of it. (Real voice line) I'm here to fight."
Chamber: "In position."
Sage: "Stay ready."
     I hear the footsteps and pull out my gun.
Fade: "I think they're coming to heaven. Need support."
"I'm coming, Fade. Don't die, just play slowly." I rush into heaven despite there being two people already on site.
"Zara, watch out! There's one behind you!" I was too slow to move, there was already a hole in my stomach.
"Zara, hold still, I'll get Sage."
"Don't worry, I'll be fine. Just defend the site before they plant the spike."
"I don't want to leave you.."
"Just go." I hold onto my stomach and look at my hand. Its drenched in blood. I get closer to the vents so none of the enemies see me, they probably didnt recognize me so it's fine. I control my bleeding so I don't bleed to death. I send my whereabouts to the others and take a deep breath. I decide to close my eyes for a minute.

[Chamber/Vincente]
"Bravo, now let's clean it up."
Sage: "The cleanup crew is coming. We need to find Zara, she sent us her location. Fade, what happened?"
Fade: "She was hit in the stomach. She told me to defend the site before the spike was planted."
Neon: "So, she could be dead right now? And we're just here talking? Get a move on!"
Fade: "She's at vents. Follow me." We ran to vents and looked. There she was, unconscious, laying on the ground with a puddle of blood around her.
Sage: "Go, get the bandages. My healing can only do so much.." I watch as Sage checks her pulse,
"She's still alive, she's just sleeping." Neon comes running with the bandages and Sage starts to do her work. I look as she blows air into Zara's face.
Sage: "Zara? Zara, can you hear me?" I can see Zara starting to open her eyes.
Zara: "Sage?"
Sage: "Thank goodness, I didn't think you would wake up. Does it still hurt?"
Zara: "Yeah."
Sage: "It amazes me knowing that you've held on for this long. I'll start wrapping the bandages around you now, okay?" She nods her head and takes the bandages from Neon.
Sage: "Chamber, Neon, please leave. I know you are both worried, but she needs some privacy. Fade can stay." We agree and leave the area.
"Do you think she'll be okay?"
Neon: "I don't know, but one thing I do know, is that that I want you to stay away from her. I don't know what you're planning, but I've seen you talking to your clone. You're lucky I haven't told anybody about it."
"Good."

[Zara/You]
"Sage, it's okay, I can unzip my shir- or you could just do it too I guess."
Sage: "Sorry, Zara. I just don't want you to move a lot. My healing isn't strong enough to heal all of it, I'm not sure why. Maybe the bullet was too deep?The backup agent has been picked already, you don't have to worry about your work anymore."
"Ah, alright. How is Fade? Did everything go well?"
Fade: "I'm alright, thank you. Everything went well."
"That's good to know. Can I just stay in Split, until the end of the mission? I want to be of some use to you guys."
Sage: "I'll see what I can do. For now just stay safe. Can you try sitting up?"
"Okay." I manage to sit up for a few seconds, just before laying back down. If I can't get up, what can I do? I bet Neon and Chamber are talking again. I sigh and look up.
Sage: "Chamber! I need your help carrying her."
Chamber: "I'm coming."