Narrator's POV The City, World Track International Emily stepped into the office. She didn't see Joe at his desk. Where was he? And as if God wanted to answer her question, Hope burst into her office. "Hope". "Hey. I thought he tied you down in his closet", she joked. "When you told me you spent the night with... ". Emily wasn't interested. "Where's Joe? ""He already left. With the CEO of Harver. Ex CEO". The merger worked! Emily smiled to herself. "We won't be at work for a week. Renovations. And new positions". "Oh. Why are you still here? ". "Just like everyone else. I need to be done with my paperwork before we can go on vacation". Right. Paperwork."Though yours has been done for you", she said, gesturing towards the glass door. Emily bowed as she saw Mrs. Hopkins looking at her. The woman managed to smile.She looked at Hope. Did Mrs. Hopkins just smile? "She's so proud of you. She's promised to repay the favor did in helping them secure the merger", Hope rattled on
Narrator's POV The City, Club GoJoe made his way through the crowd of partiers. He took the corner, then went down the stairs. At the end, he could make out the figure of two dark men. They pointed a torch directly at his face. He closed his eyes, raising the card up. "Lioness. official business ". "I've not seen you around", the voice barked. "Which sector do you work for? ". Joe was confused. He had to think fast. "Retrieval ", he said with a cough. The man looked at him from head to toe, then opened the door that was behind them for him.He pocketed the black card and passed the door. His mouth almost fell. The underground was almost as twice as big as Club Go itself. There were all sorts of people, all in their demon forms. Demon Essence was brimming all over the place. The place wasn't bright, there were only a few lights in the ceiling. The brightness of the places came from the Demon Essences. ' So this was how it was to be free', he thought. He walked on slowly,
Narrator's POVClub Go''I wanted to meet Dichi. If you could... ". ''Done!'' the crocodile man charged at Dichi's body guards. Joe couldn't believe it!. The man used his tail to clear them away, leaving Joe a space. Joe ran towards Dichi. ''Get down'', he said breathlessly, as he saw a red dot on Dichi's forehead. He jumped, pushing Dichi before the arrow hit. It took the lady behind him instead. ''Demon Hunters! ", someone screamed. They had been there all this time and they had encircled the club. Joe looked at the crocodile man who nodded. ''Let's protect Dichi", he screamed ''Anything for Retrieval! ''. Another arrow was released. It could have hit me in the chest, but it stopped a hair's breath from my face. I Looked in front of me, there was a lizard like creature. The arrow went back and hit the hunter, who was in hiding. The little creature jumped in joy. The demon Hunters who had encircled us were hesistant to attack.''It's over, we have you all encircled", the
Stanning's POvThe City, Police Station I was the only left in the police station. My leads on the Skin Croc Gang were running cold and I couldn't even find a way to.. "Don't even think about it", I stopped myself. I looked at his picture I had printed, wondering how he had lived the last ten years. They weren't easy for me.My phone beeped. I read the message. Shootout at Club Go. I didn't really care. Those high end clubs disrespected the police officers at no cost. I felt a rumbling in my bely. Maybe the brothels would sell some cheap alcohol. With some spicy chicken wings. Narrator's POV Dichi regarded Joe for the first time. "I heard you work in Retrieval". He looked at Mina. "I don't ". She groaned. "Good. It'd be insolent for you to lie to me"."And you'd be an ingrate if you don't help me out". "I could make a phone call and have you punished", Dichi sneered. "I made a phone call first. When I saved you", Joe said in a low voice. Mina nodded. She had to respect w
Mina's povFlashbackIt wasn't easy, but I did it. Love kind of makes everything easier. I learned to be like her. How she behaved. I most especially loved how she said Daddy.It was a little game we played, which had an impact on both of our lives. She learned to love herself, and I learnt to love her more. We would spent nights kissing and hugging. It was kind of a love that sprang from innocence and curiosity. I didn't have time to cry, or mourn. I had to warn the others. We we're under attack by a race of demons known as Mitos. They fed on the consciousness of demons and were incapable of any physical harm to humans. Esoba's room was the closed to the clinic. When I got kicked the door open, she was standing. And there was a man in front of her. Her brother. Mitos had a way of disarming Demons. They were telepaths, so they'd find a way into your consciousness and steal your memories. "Esoba". "You're dead, leave me alone". I had to think fast. If the Mitos got any close
Mina's POvFlashbackI realized that it wasn't Harver. It was a Mitos, who had taken the form of Harver. They'd gotten into my head. "You're a Mito. You're not real", I said. "Not real. Look around you, Mina. What's not real? I am what made you. I took you from the streets. Gave your family a new start. This is how you choose to repay me? "I looked around for Theresa. "No one's coming to save you. It's just you and me, Mina". The Mitos started to gather around me. I tried to move, bit it seemed as if I was stuck in place.I tried to reach for Harver.He had a smile on his face. My eyes started to close. This was the end. "Help me", he whispered. I opened my eyes furiously. It was Harver. He was there, deep down somewhere. I threw off the Mitos off my body. I reaced for Harver and dragged him off the chair. We fell, landing back in his room. I just saved Harver. I helped him off his feet. "I'm sorry ", he said. The Harver I knew six months ago wasn't thin, saggy and l
Narrator's POV Joe's house He looked at Mina, who was fast asleep. He checked that the doors were locked. He hadn't seen Emily come out since she passed them coffee. He went to the room. She was fast asleep. He secretly pulled out his phone. She turned to the other side. He kissed her forehead before leaving. He went to the kitchen. He was damn hungry. Thank God Emily had made pasta. He hurriedly dished some into a plate. "So you were hungry? ", Emily asked, walking past him. He paused. He went to a jug and turned water into a cup. "I was ". He looked at her. "What? ""You're not supposed to be dressed like that", he said. She looked at her dressing. There was nothing wrong. She was on a chemise.She gasped. "Is she... ". "No", Joe quickly defended. "That's why she was so focused on you", Emily said with a hint of jealousy. "Hey. You're jealous", Joe smiled. "No, I'm not", she said. "You've been jealous all day. Eida and now Mina". She dropped her cup. "Well, I
Narrator's POV FlashbackA young Stanning shot the bullets fro her gun asfast as they could be released. The bullets were all bullseyes. She took off her earmuffs, meant to protect her ears from the noise of her trusty pistol. Her instructor looked at her. "You have accuracy. But where does your strength come from? ", he asked her. She didn't reply. "Anger. You're angry at the world. And you're angry at criminals. So they're going to face your wrath. That is the way you want to deliver justice? ""I... just... feel... ". The rest never came out. "Anger is a motivator", her instructor said. "And with enough motivation, anyone can achieve a lot". Narrator's POVThe City, Outside the BrothelStanninf breathed, saying a short prayer. She looked at the waitress who had her eyes closed. Suddenly, she burst the car door open. Immediately she came out, she landed a shot to one's head. She sent another into his companions chest. She moved swiftly, hiding behind a car. A bullet hi