Before the Ever Green (BTEG #1) ✔️

Chapter 51

"So, Jaeger is going back to get Allison and Brit?" Everett asks
"Yes,"
"What are we doing?"
I take a breathe, "You know how each year the new rulers have to annual ball, and how your f-Forest goes as Mr. Rodriguez?" He nods, "We need to sneak in."
"You plan on starting a war at a ball?"
"Yes, I think it would be smart, no one is going to have weapons, so we sneak them into our clothes,a nod then attack before anyone can do anything about it. Then, we run."
"Or...we go to the ball to gain intel, and then we follow him home. There are plenty of us, we would just take him out, but not kill him. We show the people our power, by having Mr. O' Riley's people attack the other board members. Allison and Mr. O'Riley can take over, and then we send troops to take over the leaders of the other continents."
"I like your plan better, but we save Mr. Lawson, Brit and Jaeger can choose what to do with him." I say
"Okay. So, all we have to do is wait for Allison and Brit. Then we explain the plan, tea in, and execute the plan flawlessly."
"But for now," I say, looking into his eyes.
He kisses me, "But for now, we need you to practice. You can't win a war if you can't fully use your powers."
"Fine." I say, standing up, crossing my arms. He comes up from behind me, and tickles me.
We head outside, and to a section Clinton showed us yesterday. He wants me to practice in private. Everett opens the gate, to reveal a beautiful layer of grass and trees. Towards the back, it's just grass. We head back there.
He wants me to take all my energy, and blast him down. I don't want to, but I do as I am told. I start with my arms outstretched to my sides. I wait for my arms to fill with energy, until I pull them forward, towards Everett. He goes flying backwards. I go to help him up, but he pulls me down, next to him, "Wow. And I bet you were holding back. Imagine what you can do with out holding back," he sounds out of breathe.
"Yeah. They don't have a chance, do they? We have an army, Brit, Jaeger, Allison, and I am decent-"
Everett cuts me off, "Decent?"
"Maybe better than decent,"
"Maybe a lot better than decent."
x x x
I hear Allison's voice, so I get up, and go to the front gate, where the 3 of them are standing, being greeted by everyone. After they are unpacked, we all head to the dining hall. Clinton goes up on the stage, and introduces Allison, Everett, Brit, Jaeger, and myself. We walk up, and Allison is the first to speak.
"Hello. I know you don't know most of us, but we are here, because we have a similar goal as you all. None of us enjoy the ruling of the new rulers. We want to get rid of them. And, we have a plan."
She stands back,a nod I step in. "As I am sure you know, each year, the new rulers hold a ball. Mr. Forest Green, the leader in charge of everything, attends this event every year, but he goes by the name Mr. Phil Rodriguez. We wish to have a select few of us attend as well, to keep an eye on him. We would have people stationed outside the room, ready to attack, but not kill. We need him, to show the people that we have the power. Another regroup, would be prepared to get rid of the new rulers, so they aren't an issue. Allison and Mr. O' Riley would take control of the Americas. Word doesn't travel fast, so we would gain control, then use the troops to take out the other continents. Out goal is simply to create a better society. A world that people would want to live in."
"Where do you get your information from?" Some one pipes up.
"From his son,"
"Who's his son? And, how do you know we cons trust him?" Someone else pipes up.
I look to Everett, he has no expression on his face. "It doesn't matter who his son is. But, I trust him with all my heart."
"How can we trust you? Any of you?" Someone asks
"I guess you can't," I say, conceding.
Then, it happens. Brice stands up, "I trust her." Adam is next. Then Tobi. Maxwell. A few elderly men a woman. Only a few are left. Clinton walks up to the front of the group. Not to the stage, but in front of it, "I trust her, and I lead this group. If you do not trust my judgment, then please...leave...but, last time I checked, all my decisions have bettered this large group of people. And today, we have a similar goal. These 5 individuals are willing to help, you should be grateful. Because, 4 out of the 5 of them have powers, which can be very helpful in a war. And, no plans have changed, it has always been a goal to attack, now...we have help, powerful help." He takes a breathe, "In fact, it is Addilyn's destiny to save this Earth. That is why I brought her here in the first place."
The last few who are sitting stand. All but a man in a wheelchair, who raises a stick. A cane, I suppose. They are all with us.
"Glad to have you all with us." I say, "I guess all that's left is to start a war."
"I can gather weapons," a man suggests, "I work at the weapons factory."
"That would be great," I say
Another pipes up, "I can help train."
"I can't fight, but I can cook really well," the man in the wheelchair says.
"We all have a job...we should get to it," I say, and with that, everyone leaves. I take a breathe, "I am really doing this."
Everett comes from behind, putting his hands on my arms, rubbing up and down, "You'll be fine. We'll be fine. What's the worst that can happen?"
"We all die,"
"Don't think like that," he comes to the front on me, his hands still on my shoulders, "Nothing will happen." He kissed my forehead.
"Okay."
I want to trust his word, but how can I? He can't see the future. He can't predict the outcome of this war. He can't see who will and who won't die. But, he can keep me confident, and he is doing a great job.
"Okay." I say again. I take a breathe, and hug him. He makes me feel safe, like I have no reason to worry.