Cy's P.O.V
Something is definitely wrong, that phone call and the way she sounded makes me think there's something she's not telling me.
"Mr Kensington, they're ready for you."
"Okay." Straightening my suit I head into the boardroom." The whole time, during my meeting, all I can think about is Aurora. She really does know how to affect me or even something as small as my mood, stepping out mid-presentation I call Mikey.
Mikey: Boss?
Cy: Something isn't right with Aurora, find out what it is. You have today to get back to me.
Mikey: Of course.
Heading back I push myself to work as quickly as possible so I can head home earlier than intended. If something is wrong then she'll need me to be home.
"I'm very impressed with your work ethics Kensington, one of the reasons why I wanted you on board."
"Bill, of course I'll jump on anything that has your name on it. I have never regretted it before." We both chuckle.
"You know you might be young but you're a damn good businessman. Let's get lunch some time, friend." Heading out we're bombarded by a crowd of reporters and photographers, taking pictures and yelling out questions.
"Mr Gates! Should we expect another corporal collaboration between you and Mr Kensington?"
"Was this business or pleasure Mr Kensington?!"
"How long have you been friends with Mr Gate?"
"Be seeing you Bill." He pats my back and we both get into our cars and I drive back to the house I'm currently staying at. Loosening my tie I undress and take a shower, changing into more comfortable clothes I go through all the paperwork that needs my signature. Seeing my phone ring I pick it up.
Cy: What have you got Mikey?
Mikey: I managed to tap into her phone boss but nothing was out of the ordinary, her father however did make a call to a number unfamiliar in his call logs. To a John McClair.
Cy: What did you get on him?
Mikey: He's an ex military but is a six generation S.W.A.T captain now, they're call was tampered with, I'm guessing on purpose but the location on Aurora's phone puts her in the room with him at the time of the call.
Cy: (sighs) Fuck, okay thanks Mikey. If you find more...
Mikey: I'll let you know Boss.
"What are you up to Angel?" And if she is up to something then why isn't she telling me about it? I need to go home pronto, to do that I need to wrap things up here.
Aurora's P.O.V
After packing what I think I'll need my dad puts my bag in the car, my mother thinks I'm going back to the city and we're going to keep it that way.
"Ready?" He asks and I nod. I turn to Prescott and Soyer.
"You guys are staying."
"Miss Anderson-"
"That's an order Prescott." I dig into the pocket of my coat and take out the letter I wrote this morning, handing it to Soyer. "Cy is probably coming back earlier than he said he would, I need you to give him this letter, it explains everything." Looking into my eyes he sighs in frustration but takes the letter anyways. Getting into the car I offer them a small smile and drive off, after driving for a while I fall asleep. I'm woken up by my dad.
"Pumpkin, we're here." The airport? Getting up I see men dressed in black military uniforms waiting in front of our car. I get out and take my bag from the trunk. My dad heads to the eldest one and shakes his hand, giving him a hug. "John."
"Hello old friend." While they chat amongst themselves the rest of us just stand there and I take this time to take everything in, these guys look young but their eyes show that they've been through a lot, even if we're at an airport there's an aircraft standing behind them, I'm guessing that's what they came here with. "So where's this recruit that made you pick up the phone and call me after ten years?" My father turns to me and they all look at me. I don't want to say down on me but they do look confused.
"Is this her?" He puts and emphasis on the word 'her', my eye twitches slightly and I see my dad's does as well.
"John this is Aurora, Aurora this is an old friend of mine, him and I grew up together."
"It's a pleasure to meet you sir." I say extending my hand and he shakes it, gripping his hand I look straight into his eyes and he smirks.
"She's quite strong." He says looking at my dad. "Who is she?"
"She's someone I've taken in and now am putting into your capable hands."
"Frank I don't know about-"
"John, have you ever known me to bet on a losing team?" His voice is stern.
"No." He sighs. "Alright if you think-" One of his soldiers, with red hair, quickly steps forward.
"But sir!" John silences him and he steps back.
"If you think she can handle it then I trust you." He turns to me. "Load in your things, we're taking off at 09 hundred (09:00). I nod and pick up my bag and load it on, heading back to my dad I smile.
"I'll be right here in three weeks to come pick you up, take care of yourself and give em a good show." He smirks and I nod.
"I will." Taking out my phone I hand it to him and he gives me a hug.
"Always have your guard up Aurora, trust no one understand." He whispers to me and I watch him leave. Turning to everyone we head into the aircraft and red head starts getting close to me with something in his hand. Quickly pushing him he puts his hands up, showing me a blindfold.
"I have to put this over your eyes to keep our secret location a secret. It's protocol." Nodding, he makes his way to me and ties it over my eyes. I sit there, uneasy and sightless for what seems like forever till I feel us land. Taking the blindfold off I grab my bag and get off only to be led into a submarine, we're in the middle of nowhere, in the middle of an endless sea. Getting in, the sub quickly starts heading underwater and I watch in awe at the life roaming in the water. Finally arriving at our destination the doors close, the water surrounding us gets drained and the doors open.
"Welcome to area X Zero." Stepping through the doors I look around in awe at the place, it's a forest like, underground training facility. We're surrounded by an endless jungle and when I look where it starts there's this big building made mostly of glass written XZero in bold letters. We start making our way to it and when we get there John takes me straight to my room. "This is where you'll be sleeping, you're sharing with five other guys. Just because Frank got you in does not mean you'll get any special treatment, if anything it'll be 10x harder for you, adding the fact that you're a woman." My eye twitches again. "You'll take the tour yourself to familiarise yourself with the place, right now, get changed, we're heading to your orientation." Changing into black yoga tights and sports bra, I put on my trainers, tie my hair up and follow John. When we get there there are, if I'm guessing, 75-85 men in the room. They all look at me as I go and line up and I hear some scoff. I see Red next to John, is he his right hand?
"TEN-HUT!" Red yells and everyone stands up straight as John comes forward.
"Addies soldiers, as you stand here in front of me, each of you have been specifically selected because of your skill, hard work and determination to be trained by the best to become the best." He glances at me. "I want you to remember my face and the men up here with me because we are going to make your lives a living hell. We won't go easy on you and we will push you to the brink of breakage. Is that clear?!"
"SIR YES SIR!" We all yell in union. I don't know what this place has in store for me but I know one thing, I'm not going down without a fight.
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