"No way, that's impossible!" Team exclaimed as the four of them stared at the laptop in shock and disbelief.
"Yes way. This symbol is popular in Wausau, Wisconsin. And coincidentally, this winged symbol, is owned by a group in Wausau. A very old group that existed way before the Balck and White Clan was even formed."
"And what group is that?"
"It belongs to the Fairy group. A group of people in Wisconsin who is promoting the myths of the Black Clan. They are known as the Faes."
"So you're telling us that the Black Clan, a powerful Clan that is considered a threat to the authority and the world, are really into unicorns and rainbows? And other mythical group? We're chasing a group of kids who only want to invade the world with fantasy and fairy tales? I can't believe it!" Team exclaimed as rage shot through him. He really couldn't fathom what he's feeling right now. He absolutely loathed the Balck Clan guts. It's like they've played right into their hands all along, Team felt like his legs and fingers are being trapped by their strings, manipulating and controlling them like a puppet for their own satisfaction.
"I—I would like to think so. I mean, I don't really know what the Black Clan are up to. But we cannot simply ignore the information I got, and it coincides with the information I got from an information broker."
"And what was the information you got?"
"About the origin of the Fairy group. About how their group was created." When Seth didn't get any response or any interruption from the team, he decided to continue and tell the story of the Fairy. He mentally prepared himself for any criticisms he will receive from sharing this information. Everything seemed so surreal, even he himself couldn't believe the information he got. But they had no choice but to rely on it, since everything that's happening right now, coincides with the Black Clan move.
"Long time ago, there was a one family that lives in a village near Wausau, Wisconsin. That family were loved and adored by the people in the village because they served as a good example of what a family is. The father is a responsible, gentle and sympathetic leader to the village. He helped his people whenever problems came in, he settled the issues and chaos that arose in the village. He protected his people against corrupt officials. He always make sure his people will get the justice, right and privilege they deserved—"
"While the mother always took care of the people in the village. She would prepare foods and refreshments for the farmers, giving them waters to help the villagers survive under the heat of the sun while they work. She would give them some helpful advices to increase their chances for a better income and improve their living. She would prepare some contests, parties and festivals for the people to enjoy. But above all, the person the people adored the most, was their child."
"Their child?" Seth looked at his best friend and nodded when he got her quiet query.
"Yes. You see, their child gives them the energy and enthusiasm to work. She helped her mother to bring them food, and sometimes she even helped the villagers with their work. Her child took great care of their children too when she grew older, playing with them while their parents were away from work. And the thing they loved the most about this child was that the child had been telling them fantasy stories—"Seth intentionally left his story hanging as he allowed the group to catch on the story. And he wasn't disappointed when his best friend continued the statement for him.
"Wait! You mean that child was fond of telling . . . stories? Like fairytales?""Bingo! Apparently, her mother loved to tell her fairytales, love stories and happy endings. It's the typical childhood days. The child obviously fell in love with the concept of fairytales that she couldn't help but brag about it everyday. She even went as far as to imagine she was the princess in a Cinderella story while her parents were her fairy god parents—""Not wanting to upset their self proclaimed Fairy Princess, the villagers granted her wish and they became a group of people who adored faeries and fairy tales. They found it amusing whenever the child said "honesty is the best policy." Or that "faeries don't lie, so we shouldn't lie!" It was a beautiful scenery to take in the innocence and enthusiasm of a young girl who adored the world despite of the cruelty it casted upon her. The child was totally ecstatic with the re
"But—that's impossible! She was just a child! Surely the our Clan could show some mercy, right?" Seth looked at his sister and gave her a sad, sympathetic smile. He knew Rose values the concept of family and children so much. Even though most of the time she's being a bitch, that was just her own way of getting attention from her father, to satisfy her wishful thinking that her father still cared for her. Ever since she was a child, she's been longing for the love and affection of her parents, her family. Unfortunately, it was not given to her."Rose, you do know that the White Wolf's Clan in the 20th century were too cruel right? Not that I am saying they're not any less cruel now. But, I hope you get what I mean.""Right. That century was referred to as the Clockwork era. The authority was so corrupt during that time which made it literally a puppet for the corrupted officials. They became an animated clockwork doll for the official's w
"As I mentioned, they rebelled against the authority. They fought against the our Clan for years. But one day, they just mysteriously disappeared.""Disappeared? Did all of them die? Or, maybe they were killed by some mysterious disease?" Team asked as he frowned in confusion. He felt like his head was hurting from all the information he's digesting. He felt like he was trapped in an infinite loop."No. They didn't die. In fact, no one knows if they're dead or not. The ones recorded in the Authority library is that, they just mysteriously vanished into thin air.""The Authority record?" All four of them repeated Seth statement, as if they couldn't believe what they were hearing with their ears."Yes. The authority record. Unfortunately, this incident with the Fairy Clan was not known by its original name. Their group was recorded as the Wild Hunt.""Thi—this
"And that's why I wanted you to be back by 4pm. Well, technically, it's past 4 pm now." The four of them nearly jumped as they were startled by Ash voice looming in. Ash muttered an apology as he and Seth reached out for some water which was placed on the table and drank it. Ash decided not to talk for a while as he let them digest all the information while calming the erratic beating of their hearts. It wasn't until a few minutes later that Team started speaking when they were remotely relaxed and ready to continue the discussion."Okay. So we finally . . . uhm, we finally figured out our current situation. Since you decided to take over the spotlight, I'm sure you've already formulated some strategies for our mission tonight, right?" Team said as he stared at his bestfriend and gave him a knowing look, which Ash returned by nodding. Their bestfriend bond was deep enough to know what the other was thinking and it enables them to communicate their thoughts mentally.
Ash knew Team was doing his best to keep his cool as they proceeded with the discussion about this mission. He hated it when he gets emotional in front of his teammates. Ash chose to let go and accept Team reply, not wanting his bestfriend to go through the emotional torture once again."This time, our main mission is to infiltrate the club, to know the truth behind the Fairy history. We are there to confirm if the information we got is indeed true, as well as their association with the Black Clan. And lastly, once we've confirmed everything, we need to interrogate them about the mystery note, as well as the Black Clan plans. Got it?" All of them nodded in understanding as they got the information of their mission for the night."But Ash, how do we infiltrate the club? If we're correct in our assumption that this is the Fary Clan, or the former Wild Hunt's den, then I think they will be prepared for any intrusion or attack from the author
"Tsk. We don't really have any choice, do we? But that's fine. I love being a badass, anyway. And I'll be badass enough to kick their asses and punch them so hard in the face they'll see stars." Team said as he crossed his arms over his chest and gave them a cocky smirk. All of them huffed in annoyance while Ash just rolled his eyes and ignored his bestfriend witty statement."Anyway, we needed to engrave the Fairy Clan symbol into one of our clothes, so I had Seth add some details to the sweaters we'll be wearing tonight. We will pretend that we're one of them who were in club last time. Well, technically we were there, but with a different identity. We will also tell them what happened in club, the person who were "captured" by the warri, and the mystery note of the Balck Clan.""Wait! I don't like that we need to share some sensitive information to our own enemy! We're the ones who tried hard and kicked our own asses just to solve the
"Alexander, I-I want Alexander to just stay here and guard the apartment." All of them widened their eyes and gasped in shock as they stared at him like he'd gone insane. Alexander, on the other hand, just raised his eyebrows questioning."Ash, do you really expect me to just stay here and do nothing when I came all the way here for you? While all of you, and especially you Ash, are out somewhere risking your life during a dangerous mission?""That's precisely why I cannot let you come with us on this mission, Alexander. It's because it's too dangerous. For one, you're a civilian. I know you've already done too much for this group, and we, no, I-will be forever grateful for that. But we cannot risk you anymore, please understand that as a warrior, it is our duty to keep you safe as much as possible. Plus, you're not really useless if you choose to stay here. You can guard this apartment, in case someone might get suspicious of
It took less than 5 minutes for them to get to the rumored and popular gay stripping club. The five of them walked down the streets until they stood in front of Grand Gentlemen's Club. Everytime they heard the name of the club, they couldn't help but tense up and a tight knot could be felt in the pit of their stomach. They felt rather awkward hearing that kind of name for a club as well.But that was not the only thing that was making them sweat like crazy and feel the erratic beating of their heart as they stood in front of the club's door.Unlike most of the clubs Rose and Team had known, this one was unbelievably quiet.They couldn't hear any noise coming from inside. Nor could they see any drunk, intoxicated and horny people coming to and from the club. They couldn't see the wonderful neon lights that flashed everywhere, bringing the party ambiance and color to the club.Instead, what they saw in