Benjamin Hall : ESPIONAGE Invasion

Chapter 3: Cassius Theodorus

'Hey Heidi!'

'Bye Ben.'

Great, great conversation. I thought as I walked into the cafeteria. It's likely Heidi won't sit with me and I have no one to sit with. I just sat at a table like a loner. Ariarne will kill me if I sat with her so I minded my business. 'Hi.' said a voice.

I was alarmed by the sound because:

1) it sounded like Max

2) no one was there

I must have been dreaming. I carried on when I heard it again. This time, I felt myself leave my body. I fell to the ground but it felt like I landed on clouds. I looked down and realised I was on the clouds. I instantly stood up with surprise. In front of me, was Max Renfroe. My jaw dropped.

He smiled. 'Hello Ben.'

'M-Max...' I've got to be dreaming. I was in heaven. I tried to touch him but my hand went straight through. My hand went through myself as well. 'I-I...'

'Thanks on saving the whole state. I was watching with fear. However that is not the point I have called you up here.' Max grinned gently. I was speechless. 'Not only am I now an angel, but that means I finally get peace. I have been watching my family and Heidi a lot. She likes you eh?' He laughed. 'She liked you too!' I said.

'The past is the past Ben. I have got to admit, she was cute. Though Benjamin, I wish you the best with what is down back on earth and don't worry about me.' He said. 'Is that all?' I blurted rudely. I noticed this and my eyes bulged. 'Sorry...'

'No problem. And I have got to show you something.' Max added. He faded away. 'Max? Ahh!!!' Suddenly, I disappeared into mist as well. I landed next to Max and he was holding what looked like a globe. He pointed to Australia and the globe zoomed in. 'ESPIONAGE is planning something big, Ben. You have got to stop them.' He showed me a faint picture of Cassius Theodorus. 'He's not dead?!' I screamed. Max nodded. 'Something big is happening. Stop it before it gets out of hand.'

'But- Aye! Where am I going?'

And suddenly, I was back in my seat, this time Ariarne examining me. 'How long was I out?'

'You weren't out Ben, you just stood there for a second.'

'Well I-I had a vision...' I croaked. Ariarne took the seat next to me. 'Spill it.'

'Cassius Theodorus isn't dead.'

She pursed her lips. 'I saw it coming. Come on, we need to talk to Liam.'

'Can't I finish eating?'

'No. Now come on.'

I ran after her when Heidi stepped behind me. 'Where are you going?!' She snapped with annoyance. 'To Liam- I mean, the new principal.' I said. 'I'm going too.'

'No you're not. Ben, we have to go.'

'Shut up! I'm coming!'

'How about you mind your own business and go away?!' Ariarne gave the scariest death stare I've ever seen. Heidi was caught off guard and Ariarne slammed herself into her. 'You. Are. Staying. Here. Understand?' It was like she was suffocating Heidi. 'Stop Ariarne!' She let go and Heidi gasped for breath. This time, her eyes were filled with fury. She had tears in her eyes and screamed in the middle of the cafeteria, making everyone hear. 'WHY DO YOU NEVER INCLUDE ME IN ANYTHING BUT YOU INCLUDE BEN IN EVERYTHING? IT'S NOT FAIR! I HATE YOU!' She sobbed and ran away. I stared anxiously at the sky, Max must've seen this. I felt sorry for Heidi but this was something she needed to stay away from. The last thing I wanted her was to get hurt.

*In Liam's Office*

'Ben, what exactly was in your vision?' Liam asked. I gulped and explained everything. I didn't mention Max as I was paralysed by that. Liam nodded. 'I see. If someone told you to get to it, I should send you now. I don't think you two will be able to accomplish it alone, which is why you can take Tristan.'

'What?!' Ariarne blurted. 'He's an idiot!'

'Yes, but he is an excellent fighter. You could also take Nathan. Activation starts now. I'll file a report. Pack your stuff and get to work.'

And at that, the chaos begun.