'' it did what?'' mara shifted away from the monitor.
'' no, I'm not withdrawing, I have them where I want them''
'' I don't care ''
She shuts off her ear peace and returns to her thrown.
''relationship problems?''
''what?''
'' I can replace him if you want '' countdown smirks
''I can't wait to wipe off that smug look on your face. Remember I can make this moment last forever. A grin spread across her face.
'' Wait…. Where is the rest of your team''
She frantically checks all the surveillance monitors,
'' were, are they? What are you up to''
'' cool your jets sweetheart, they are just on bathroom break''
'' whatever you're plotting it won't work, I have an anchor in this facility now. I will just return to that moment and do this again'' an evil grin spread across her face
'' yeah… yeah, I know. You're so smart, anyway I have to use the bathroom again''
Mara had a disgusted look on her face
'' okey, what do we do now? ''
The HDF team is standing outside of their hq
'' first, we go to the north sector, we will deal with girlfriend when we return'' valiant hoped straight across several building in one go
The rest of the team snickered as they got on the move
'' hay… we haven't gotten there yet'' countdown said as he zipped across the city.
A small army of people in all black sift through the rubble, some are carrying injured people out of the fallen building. Bits of metal and roofing are being moved by a group of boost users.
'' sir we found something '' he points at an open area
'' our culprit? what happened to his arm? Who could have done this ''
The HDF finally arrives on the scene
The head investigator shifts his gaze to them
'' look who is late to the party, I hope you have a very good excuse''
'' with all due respect, we don't answer to you'' valiant walked past the investigator
'' I know you don't, but them. the puranas. They are going to tear you apart '' he pointed at the stamped of journalists that was hurdling down the street.
The rest of the HDF looked for a way to escape, but there was none. The journalists swarmed them. cameras flashing and a plethora of mics in their faces.
'' is this evidence that the crime rate in eclipse city?''
'' no comment''
''tell us why you didn't get here on time ''
'' no comment''
''will the HDF be taking full responsibility for the injuries that these people sustained''
'' no comment ''
What abo- ''
A crimson aura surrounded the team, the started to float.
'' thanks '' siphon whispers to mystica.
The hoard of journalists watched as the HDF flew out of sight. They quickly shifted their focus to the investigator.
''please stay behind the yellow tape'' a group of armed man were holding back the journalists.
'' okey get him to the hospital, we will question him later''
'' yes sir '' they put the man on a stretcher.
'' from the list I have here it seems like two people are missing '' he goes through the list again '' ulim and...…. Amani. Okey, expand the search area. They must be close by'''
'' nothing here''
'' nothing here as well''
They combed the area around the with pinpoint precision. But nothing
'' release the drones ''
'' on it sir''
A group of drones shot to the sky.
'' drones online and searching''
'' good''
The drones zoomed across the nearby city roofs, scanning for any sign of ulim or Amani. A few minutes went by with nothing.
''update''
'' nothing yet. I will expand the search area''
The drones began flying even further away from the area. A blue light brightened an alley. There she was propped up against a wall
'' I found something'' the drone dove into the alley.it scanned her face.
'ID MATCH' blinked on the screen
'' sir we found Amani''
'' good, anything on the other one ''
'' ulim? No''
'' where could this kid be. Those winds could have thrown him that far. And how did the girl get to that alley. Hmmmm….''
'' sire we have gone 6 city blocks and still no sign of the kid''
''keep searching. But just try to find out his residence. This kid could have just ben lucky and walked out of here unscathed''
'' okey sir''
The HDF finally lands at the front entrance of the hq
a swarm of people in lab coats and body armour can be seen surrounding the building. They have basically set camp here.
''looks like the fun is not over '' countdown sighs
'' the doctor would like to have a word'' one of the technicians points valiant to a small monitor
'' good evening doctor ''
'' there is nothing good about this evening Mr valiant''
He went silent
'' my team is busy sorting this mess out, how did she even get access to tech like that. And the upgrade to her boost. Both those things should not be attainable by anyone except us''
'' I understand your frustration doctor, but we are both on the receiving end of this chaos ''
'' I know, I'm just worried on how the media is going to frame this. I think it's time we start heavily considering a second team''
'' I don't think- ''
'' a situation like this can never happen again''
'' and it won't ''
'' yes, it won't. because we will have a second team, me and Mr Oken are already in talks about it '' the monitor went dark
He squeezed his fists tight and walked away
'' you think that this can hold me, I will be out in no time. You have no idea who you're messing with'' mara screamed and scratched at the stasis field
'' time manipulators I'm I right. Always thinking that they are God'' commented a technician as he put her in an armoured transport
The HDF was finally let into the base
'' we have upgraded the whole security system and check in system. A complete overall of the control room among other things'' the technician showed them the new specs from his tablet
'' we also fixed the bathroom, what to tell me what happened in here?''
The team looked confused.
''I'm I dead''
'' the patient is a wake ''
Ulim tried to open his eyes but the lights where too bright, he squinted. A shadow appeared in his vision
'' are you okey ''
'' huh… 3 is that you''
'' he seems to be still in a daze''
'' my back hurts'' a spike of pain ran through his shoulders. He sifted his back with one hand
'' my wings? where are my wings?''
'' the seems to be in some sort of hallucination'' the nurse checks the monitor '' vitals look good''
'' sedate him, we will try again later''
He felt a sharp pain on his forearm. Then darkness.