A New Beginning

Chapter Twenty One: Suspended From Life?

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I told Max everything that had happened. He didn't interrupt once.

"So, basically, I'm suspended from life." I said grimly.

"That's not true. You're being dramatic." Max told me.

"Well, I'm stuck here for ages with nothing to do and I can't really leave the house, unless it is for a meeting or something like that." I wasn't happy.

Max sighed, not bothering to argue.

"Well. Since you're back and all... Can you make dinner?" Max pleaded.

I blinked.

"Why? I want to see how well you can cook. Prove me wrong when I say that you're terrible."

"I'm terrible at cooking ok? Even the kids say so."

I laughed at that.

"Oh alright." I got  up.

"Wait."

"What is i-" Max kissed me.

When we pulled away, I felt like I was eighteen. Then I realized I was. And so was Max.

"Max, two things. One thanks for that. We haven't kissed in awhile. And two, turn me back to my real age."

"No one knows your age Alecxis."

I glared at him.

"Baka." I muttered, walking to the fridge.

"What?"

"Nothing!"

"Ok..."

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I was on mine and Max's bed. We just had dinner and Max took Leo, Maria, Sky and Ember out for a walk. I stayed behind because well, I wasn't allowed out. I'm sure that I was allowed out for walks and stuff but I didn't want to risk it.

I heard the doorbell ring.

We have a doorbell?

"What now?" I asked getting up off the bed.

I ran down the stairs and opened the door.

"Hi sis."

"Oh. Hi Jack. Why are you here?"

"Can I not just call over for a normal chat with my little sister?"

"No. Also, tell me now before I slam the door in your face. If you can't already tell, I'm in a bad mood." I told him.

"Fine. You got me. Here." Jack gave me some papers and things.

"Ugh."

"Sorry. But you know we all have to do these things. I heard about what happened. You do know you got off easy, right?"

I just glared at my brother.

"Ok. I'll be leaving now."

I closed the door when Jack got to the corner.

Why was I so mean to Jack?!

I sighed and punched the wall out of frustration.

"What am I doing?"

I sat down and calmed myself. I did the paper work. I was just finished when there was another knock on the door.

"Come in!" 

I heard the door open.

"Alecxis?"

"Hi Aidan!" I smiled as he entered the room.

"Um. Where is Max?"

"Out with the kids. I think their going over to a friend's house." I replied. "You here for the reports?"

"No. Well, yes and no. I need to talk to you about before. In Tokyo."

"Ok.. Please say I'm not in more trouble."

"No. You're not. Just.. Let me explain."

"Go ahead."

"When we were in Tokyo and fighting those ghouls, my watch was recording. I had it on so H.Q. could track my progress in finding and bring you back. I was going over the footage and I found something... More like someone. They seemed to be watching us fight."

I shivered at this.

A stalker?

"Anyway, H.Q. believe there may be more to this person but we are not one hundred percent sure."

"And H.Q. wants me and you to go and get more information." I finished.

"Yes."

"I don't know.. I mean, I got into MAJOR trouble last time..."

"Oh, did I mention that you're suspension will be terminated if you do this?" Aidan added.

"Really?! Then I'll do it!" I agreed. "One thing though, if you are lying to me, Aidan Kyro Powers, you'll regret ever talking to me."

"How would that have been possible? We are family."

"I'll make it work. Other wise, I'll think of something else to make you regret lying to me. If you are lying, that is." I finished.

"Alright. Anyway, are you going to tell Max?"

"Yeah. Duh. I can't just disappear into thin air, especially since I'm grounded." I stuck out my tongue  when I said grounded.

I pulled out my phone and texted Max.

Alecxis: Hi Max. Going on an official mission. I'm not running away. Cya soon. Tell the kids I'll be back soon and that I love them. Love you! 

I didn't wait for a reply. I left my phone on my bed and grabbed my ghoul mask. 

"Are you ready yet?" Aidan asked impatiently.

"No!" I shouted. "I still need to change."

And with that, I got changed into a dark red top, and pulled on a black pair of tracksuit bottoms. I grabbed my black hoodie and tied my black hair up. I changed my hair to a very dark red color, so no one recognizes me. I decided to use a different mask to my usual, as it would be odd to see someone different wearing my mask. Especially to those who know Unknown's identity. 

"Ready!"  I said, fixing my mask onto my face. It was a black mask with the right eye covered, kind of like Kaneki's. It wasn't fully black. It had a hint of red if seen in the light.

"Wow. I didn't even recognize you, Firebrand." 

I punched him playfully in the shoulder.

"Don't call me that." 

"But isn't it your ghoul name?"

"Maybe." I replied, going down the stairs.

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We were in Tokyo, in the world where ghouls roam.

I saw Aidan nearly fell when he was going from roof to roof.

"Baka!" I cried.

"Don't call me that!" Aidan yelled at me angrily, hoisting himself up.

I just smirked.

-Aidan's P.O.V.-

I was on a mission with Alecxis. We had to find the stalker from two days ago.

"We're here." Alecxis announced.

"Ok. So the guy had a mask on, so we think it has to be a ghoul. He or she has green hair, we noticed it half way through the footage." I told her.

"Green hair?"

"Yes." I replied.

"It couldn't be... Could it? I mean, I didn't have my mask on at the time but does that mean they were watching us?" Alecxis asked herself, just loud enough for me to hear.

"Who?" I asked.

"Oh. No one." she gave a nervous laugh.

Why is she lying?