Ethereal Inferno

Chapter 8: "I think we found our first target."

After Jaxon told us his story about him and his girlfriend, I couldn't help but feel weird vibes coming off of her. When he talked about his girlfriend and what they do and stuff, it sounded genuine and pure love when it came to Jaxon but to her?... She gave off manipulative and not a girl's girl vibes not gonna lie. I don't know if I'm being stupid or sound possessive. Oh well. Who am I to judge.

Anyways, the talking session went on and on until we ran out of subjects to talk about. Bliss then suddenly jolted and called out to me, "Oh! Also, Erica. I'm really really sorry that I couldn't make it to your birthday... I-I wasn't really gonna talk about this but since you told us about you rebellion, I think I have our first target."

"Hey. I know you wouldn't miss my birthday and you've never missed a single one. But even if you did, I know it's something really urgent and important. Not that I'm not important but you know. Anywho, go on." I consoled her.

"Well.. The reason I couldn't make it was because my younger brother got raped.... It was so severe and he got badly injured, he was bought to the ICU as he was bleeding out so much and his whole intestines were pulled out.... He had no one but me. This happened a week ago.. That's why I couldn't even attend the final exams and I was devastated. And im sorry that I couldn't return or calls and all I jus-"

I cut off her words as she was on the verge of breaking down. "No no no no no. Bliss, do NOT apologize for nothing you did wrong. And please, don't feel sorry. I completely understand like what the fuck, if I were you I would do worse shits but you actually held it together in worse moments girl. It's totally fine." I gave her a hug so did everyone.

All of them had disgusted expressions on their faces. Even though they looked like illegal extraterrestrials who were constipated, I couldn't blame them because I for sure was making the same face.

"Who the fuck would do such things to a.. Literal TEN year old child?!" Zach exclaimed, pure hatred in his words. "That's- that's what I've been trying to figure out. I really need your help. All of yours. Can we find out that devil's offspring and brutally murdered them?" Bliss asked, tears streaming down her face.

"Baby I'm down." Said Harriet holding her hand. "Uhhh duh." I said. Everyone else agreed. "Do you know any information about the rapist though?" Max asked and Bliss nodded.

"Yes. My brother wasn't really sure you know.. He couldn't remember me too but he gave me a description. I think I have his picture. Wait, I'll show you." With shaking hands, she took out her phone and showed us.

"He only told me the man had medium brown, slicked back hair and tanned skin with wrinkles on his face. I'm thinking that he's the age of 40-50. I did some research on some gangs and criminal organizations and mafias. I hacked into his school cctv and saw a him getting pulled into a black van on his way home. Zooming in the clip, I saw a logo of the Weeping Yaks in the van. So I researched on that gang and found a man which matched the description my brother gave."

We came in closer to the image she showed us. And the first thing I saw was his megamind forehead and receding hairline. Like imagine have the audacity to rape someone while looking like a 32BC megamind.

"Ayo is that megamind?" Max asked with a chuckle. "Exactly. Like..." Harriet added. "Hmm... So you found out anything more?" Zach asked . "No. But I'm pretty sure it's him. I kinda saw his face in the cctv."

"Ok so here's what we are gonna do, Zach and Bliss, you guys are gonna try stalking megamind closely and find out where he lives, his main base, his work hours etc etc. While Jax and Max will be training, and if the guards aren't there go help us, you'll manage it, but if the guards can be there for us, you will be on the lookout around the neighborhood and and if some people are coming towards his house, try your best to make them turn to the opposite direction by causing a distraction or something and if you fail to do so, warn us. And inform Zach and Bliss too. Meanwhile, Harriet and I will be doing the job."

"Damn. Ok NOW I'm not scared to leave my future kids with you if I die soon." Said Max. "Max, you- I- never mind." I literally give up on him.

"Anywho guys. Let's try to do this under a week. I think we found out first target."

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After I said the final sentence, we all decided on visiting Bliss's brother. I quickly put on a tight faded T-shirt with some abstract prints and black cargo jeans along with a small, black, carry purse.

Harriet wore a Stretchable spaghetti strapped white top which had a sqare neckline and a cotton collar button long sleeve shirt which was unbuttoned and paired with light blue baggy jeans.

I was gonna inform my parents that I'm going out but decided not so. They wouldn't care anyways and if I was with my personal bodyguards, I'm ok.

We made our way into one of my parents cars with Jaxon driving and Max sitting in the passenger seat, Harriet and Me sitting in the middle part, while Zach and Bliss sat together at the back.

I usually don't like talking while I'm travelling and listen to songs on the way but my friends are the only exception I swear.

"Also!" Harriet hollered, surprising everyone. "Jeez Harriet. You almost killed us all! What if I had a seizure because of your sudden energeticness?!" Max scolded Harriet to which she replied, "Proof you are a pussy." Max uttered something back in response but it wasn't audible.

"Anywho, as I was saying, what are you gonna do about the prince and your marriage and stuff? And what if he finds out about your side hustle?" Shit. I completely forgot that he had forced me to talk to me at 7.

"I forgot about him lol." I said earning a side eye from Jaxon as he spoke, "How do you even forget about the person you're going to marry and not only that but when you are doing something serious and dangerous which might end up killing you?"

"Y'all know I'm literally the human version of Dora. Could've reminded me." I joked. "You're impossible" Jaxon scoffed. "I actually wanted to bring him up but then the other day you looked like you were so done with life so... I kept quiet." Uttered Max.

"Oh well.. Uhh.. I'll try my best to hide to this from him and as much as I hate this idea, I gotta go with the flow until I'm throned queen and I'll fight for my rights I guess.. But if he came to know about this and is supportive, I hit the jackpot." I said.

"On top of that, he's not bad but I head he's kinda cocky and does his best to get what he wants. On the average side, I you match him a bit. Like he is a mixture of seriousness and unseriousness at the same time." Bliss added.

".. Good for me I guess? I just hope he isn't a bad person. That'll atleast make up for me not marrying the love of my life." I said.

"Okay. Get y'all's asses down. We're here." Max pulled up in the parking lot of Joy Flower children's hospital.

Time to meet him.