Serpentine Secret

Chapter 1

"Kane, wait up your walking too fast again," Ezra yelled. Kane stopped and waited for him. "You walk way too fast," Ezra stated. "Nah you're just slow," Kane replied. "Ugh, where's Atlas? He said he'd meet us here after class," Ezra said. "He's probably finishing up. I'm sure he will be here soon," Kane said. After some time Atlas showed up but he wasn't alone. "Sorry, I took so long I had to show Akito around the school. He's a freshman just like you and me," Atlas said happily. "He's tall," Ezra stated. "Oh right Akito these are my friends Kane and Ezra," Atlas said. "Hello," Akito said. "What's your major," Ezra asked. "The same as Kane's. He has a lot of the same classes as him. He has some with you as well Ezra," Atlas said. "Oh, then we can go to class together when it's time," Ezra said. "Kane you can go with him to your guys' classes cant you," Atlas asked. "Yea if that's alright with Akito," Kane said. Akito nodded then pulled out his phone. He replied to a message then put it away and looked at the others who were still talking. "I have to get going," Akito stated. "Oh alrighty. See you tomorrow Akito," Atlas said happily. Akito left leaving the others behind. "He's kinda intimidating. Also looks like he's gotten into a fight," Ezra said. "Well, he seems nice. What do you think Kane," Atlas said. "He's mysterious alright but he does seem nice," Kane said as he started walking away. "Hey don't just leave us," Ezra said. "Then keep up," Kane said.

"Yay finally home," Atlas said walking through the door. A dog ran over to him knocking to the floor. "Ahh hahaha did you miss us that much," Atlas said laughing. Woof! Woof! "Luna come on girl let's go for a walk," Ezra said. Woof! Woof! Luna barked and danced around happily. Ezra grabbed the leash and then left with Luna. Atlas went along with them. Kane sighed then went up to his room. As he was setting his things down and changing he heard a loud noise from the kitchen. He then heard what sounded like gunshots and shouting. "Come on Snake you can't hide in there forever," a voice sounded from outside. "We know you're wounded," another yelled. "Boss we need to leave," a voice said from inside the house. "Fuyuki is right sir. Plus I think there might be someone here," another voice stated. "We can't exactly walk out the front door," Snake said. "But sir it's not safe here," Fuyuki said. "We can get read of the Slitthroats outback then sneak out that way," a voice said. "Hymir's right boss," Fuyuki said. "Do it. Just don't kill anyone unless it's necessary," Snake said. "We do boss. Now sit here and keep pressure on your wound," Hymir said. Fuyuki and Hymir went outside while Snake sat in the kitchen waiting.

Kane quietly got up off the bed and went over to his desk. He picked up his phone but ended up knocking his bag to the floor. Snake heard the sound but remained seated. Kane sighed in relief then quietly made his way back to his bed. He called Ezra. "Hey, Kane what's up? Do you want something from the store," Ezra answered. "No," Kane whispered. "Why are you whispering? Is everything alright," Ezra asked as he stopped walking. Atlas turned towards him. "There's someone in the house," Kane whispered then went quiet. Ezra heard shouting and gunshots. "Where are you at in the house right now," Ezra asked worriedly. "Im hiding in my room. I know for sure that there's one guy inside," Kane answered. "Did you hear what his name is," Ezra asked as he motioned for Atlas to call the police. "I heard someone call him Snake," Kane whispered. "Alrighty just stay in your room. We have called the police and they should be there soon. We are headed back as well," Ezra stated. "Alright," Kane said just before his phone died. Kane quietly got up from his bed and went to his desk. He put his phone on the charger. He tried to pull his desk chair out quietly but unfortunately, it made a sound. Two people entered the room and grabbed him. They brought him downstairs and threw them in front of Snake. "Boss you should've cleared the house before resting here," a man said. "Bones the boss is injured how can he make sure the house is clear," another said. "Then Fuyuki and Hymir should've checked," Bones said. Kane knelt there trembling and looking at the ground. "You two shut it and leave," Snake shouted. "What about him boss," Bones asked. "I'll take care of him you two out now," Snake yelled. "Yes sir," they said and left. "Lift your head," Snake said. Kane trembled as he looked up at Snake. Tears were rolling down his cheeks. "Don't worry I won't kill you," Snake said. "Y...y...you won't," Kane said still trembling. "As long as you tell no one of this," Snake stated. Kane agreed to tell no one what had just happened. Just then they heard sirens. "Boss it's time to leave," Bones said. "Yes, it is," Snake said standing up. He winced in pain before falling. Bones and the other guy caught him. Kane stood there in the back. "You get the door," Bones yelled. Kane jumped and quickly opened the door. After they left Kane talked with the police. Once Ezra and Atlas arrived he had calmed down. They cleaned up the house and then headed to sleep.

That next morning Kane went into the kitchen to see Ezra and Atlas sitting at the table. "Good morning Kane," Atlas said happily. "Morning guys," Kane said. "How are you feeling today," Ezra asked. "Im alright," Kane answered. "Are you gonna be able to go to your classes today," Ezra asked. "Yea," Kane replied. "Alrighty have breakfast then we will go," Atlas said. They finished their food and headed off to the school. Once there they waited for Akito to arrive. "He said he'd meet us here," Atlas said. "Well he isn't here," Ezra said. "Maybe he's just running late," Kane said. "I can message him or call him. I got his number yesterday before we went and met up with you guys," Atlas said. "Well then do it," Ezra said. Atlas pulled out his phone and called Akito when no one answered he left a message. They waited for a bit longer before heading to class. During lunch, Atlas called Akito again but there was still no answer. Atlas gave Kane Akito's number to try calling while he had a class to go to. Ezra also had to leave for a class. Kane sat alone outside on a bench near the school. He pulled out his phone and dialed the number Atlas had given him. He called it and waited for someone to answer. "Hello," someone answered. "Uh hi is this Akito," Kane asked. "Yes who is this," Akito answered. "It's me Kane. We met yesterday. Atlas gave me your number," Kane replied. "I see what is that you need Kane," Akito asked. "You didn't show up to school. Is everything alright," Kane asked. "Yes, don't worry about it. I'll be back at school in a couple of weeks," Akito said. "Is everything alright," Kane asked again. "Yes just a fam (Akito was interrupted.) A door opened and two people walked in. "Brother you're not supposed to be up,"  someone said. "Arlo did you forget how to knock," Akito said. "Tokoyami isn't gonna be happy if he finds out your up and moving around," Arlo said. Akito sighed then sat down. "Kane I will go now," Akito said suddenly. "Oh alright take care," Kane said. Akito hung up the phone and turned towards Arlo. "Sorry, I didn't realize you were on the phone. By the way who's Kane," Arlo asked. "A kid at the school I'm going to," Akito answered laying down. "Oh wait are you finally making friends," Arlo asked happily. "No he's in the same major as me," Akito said. "You should make some friends brother. You don't have any," Arlo said giving Akito some medicine. "I have Fuyuki and Hymir," Akito said. "Your snakes," Arlo said. "Yea did you forget what they are actually," Akito asked. "I didn't forget," Arlo said. Just then a girl walked in. "Here you are Akito. I made you some soup," the girl said. "Thank you, Veronica," Akito said taking the tray from her. "Come on Arlo. Let your brother rest," Veronica said. "Yes, dear. See you later brother," Arlo said. After they left Akito ate the soup and then went to bed.