Children of the New Dawn n-logy: Book 2 - Liberated.

Chapter 12: ''Redemption.''

The elevator dinged. Out came their leader, Mitchell. She walked angrily, murmuring and whispering angry words to herself. Shaking her head with every word. She reached the corner and turned. She saw Dylan standing next to Sergey watching her. They held eye contact.

"What do you think you are doing boy?" She folded her arms. Dylan stepped forward. "I'm ready to go up." He said, while crossing his arms, his hands over his crotch. She chuckled and shook her head. "You're funny." She turned around. 

"Stop!" Dylan yelled, his voice echoing in the hallway. Evan and Fae heard the noise from the room. They looked at each other, and they knew it was danger. They got up and scurried along the hallway. Mitchell turned around stared at Dylan straight in the face.

"I am going now. I am going to fight this boy and win." He said, removing his jacket and throwing it on the floor. The basic white shirt dangling flimsily on him. Mitchell smirked and stepped back. "Go on then. I'm in the mood to laugh." Dylan looked at Sergey. Sergey had confusion and doubt in his eyes. Dylan looked at his eyes and tried to get his message across. He screwed his eyes focused and nodded slowly. Sergey understood. He moved back and stood in stance.

Dylan breathed out slowly. Two skills being tested at once. Sergey ran towards Dylan. Dylan dodged out of the way. Sergey turned around and pulled up his fists. He threw a jab, and missed. Dylan took the opportunity to kick Sergey's leg. Hard. Sergey grunted and fell to a knee. Dylan saw the opportunity to grab Sergey by the neck but soon lost it. Sergey grabbed him and slammed him against the wall. Dylan coughed out and wheezed as air left his body with a thud. Mitchell hid her laugh behind the back of her hand. 

Sergey picked Dylan up again and punched him across the face as he dangled above in the air. Dylan spat out blood. Evan watched in fear. His eyes trembling. He looked at Fae unable to see more.

Sergey pulled back his arm and got ready for a second blow. His hand flew in the air but Dylan grabbed it fast and held it. Quickly, with the other hand he punched Sergey across the face. His knee pulled up and hit Sergey in the gut. Dylan dropped to the ground. Sergey held his gut and grunted in pain. 

Dylan looked at his hands. He had to use his gift on Sergey. He had to show his worth. It was cruel, doing this to a friend. He didn't know if he could. Sergey looked at him from a low angle and nodded his head as he breathed heavily. It was okay. He understood. Sergey gave a small lip smile. Dylan placed his hands on Sergey's head. His eyes glowed. "Go to sleep Sergey." He said. Mitchell watched in surprise as Sergey fell to the ground in a hard sleep, as vibrations were felt through the floor. Dylan wiped his mouth, a red stain on his white bruised knuckle.

 Evan was confused, unable to comprehend what Dylan had done. "Fae... what the hell just happened?" He asked.

Fae looked at Evan, with an annoyed smile. "I don't know. But this boy is keeping something from us." As she grinned, she shook her head whilst crossing her arms.

"Well Well Well. You've proven yourself boy. Let's go. Looks like you've learned the ways of this place." She said. Dylan looked at Fae and Evan. Evan had to find Caleb. That was the deal. "Them as well." Dylan pointed. Mitchell followed his finger and scoffed. She shook her head. "I'm not wasting my time with the useless bunch. It's you or nothing."

"It was because of her." Dylan started. "She was the reason I was able to get in there to see 13-2. I know it was wrong but she's skillful. She can tell you exactly what Lamark is doing right now just from standing there. She's an asset." Dylan then looked at Evan.

"I learned more skills from him. He's arrogant but a great fighter. Took down three guys on his own. You wouldn't find anyone else like him." Dylan spoke confidently.