Operation Blue

Part II Chapter 1: Let's Start Operation Blue

"There is a moment when you will realize what you want to do with your life. Be ready to sacrifice!"

Yesterday was an amazing day; the concert was unforgettable. Thanks to John, I got closer to Taylor. Today, after I finish my lessons, Mike will take me to the training room, where Myles and my friends will join us. This is my favorite activity. After the training room was renovated, they added new things; it is like a videogame now; this is the living dream for those who like to do this. There is even a digital scoreboard, you can make teams with friends and play for points! This looks more like a gaming room than a training room, but the difference is that this is designed for training and just for the BTF members. Matteo, Mark, and Max are just an exception. We used to be six, and sometimes Olivia used to join us, and other field agents, we make teams and whoever got the least points had to do something for the other team. Fred was the one who thought it up, he said that by these games, an agent can improve its vision, reflexes, speed, and fast thinking. The arm shot is 25 points, the leg shot is also 25 points, the body shot is 50 points, and the headshot is 100 points. These are moving targets, just like humans, and you can set them to shoot, so you must avoid them. Of course, you will not get hurt; these bullets are made of a soft material, and you will feel just a little burning. These games are built for real-life scenarios. This equipment was a lot of money, but it was helpful and fun at the same time. You do not have to only stay and hit the targets; it is like in real life now.
Yesterday reminded me of why I chose this path, and I am still choosing this path, to become a BTF agent. Everything had happened like seven years ago when I was 12 years old. I was a kid, and I had not decided yet what I wanted to be when I grew up. I watched a lot of detective movies and movies with cops, but I never thought of being an agent one day. As always, Dad used to drive me to school; that day was a horrible traffic jam. I was afraid of being late. After a good few minutes, we were out of the jam. We were heading to the school, but suddenly, we saw our neighbor, an 80-year-old woman,n, attacked by an armed thief. Mike stopped the car and headed to them. He forgot the gun in the car.
-Hey! What do you want?
-It is none of your business!
-Of course, it is; she is my neighbor! Why would you attack someone innocent?
-Look, I will not stay all day long to talk with you, so tell me, are you guys going together?
That was the last drop; I could not resist anymore. I took the gun, and I opened the door.
-Nate! Go back in the car now!
-I am sorry, but your vacation is over, you must go home!
And I shot him. They were looking at me. That scene was like it was taken from a movie. On the road there were more people, they saw me. The press came to film me. Mike had to call my school and the BTF.
-Good morning! I wanted to announce that my son, Nate, will be late; turn on the News, and you will know why.
-Fred! You will not believe me, I will be late, just turn on the News.
The newsman came.
-Good morning! In front of the camera is a little hero, who saved his dad and his neighbor! What is your name and how old are you, young man?
-Good morning, everyone! My name is Nate, and I am 12 years old!
-Could you tell us what happened here exactly?
-My dad used to drive me to the school and take me every day. We were in a horrific traffic jam, I was scared not to be late...when suddenly we got out of the jam, we saw that thief. Left his gun in the car, he and she were in danger., I took the gun, and I said to the thief: -I am sorry, but your vacation is over, you must go home!
-Wow, you were so courageous!
-I felt my father and my neighbor were in danger. What else could I do? He had a gun...
-What do you want to be when you grow up?
-I want to help people!
Since then, I have loved to help people! That was the moment when I realized that I wanted to be like Mike. For seven years I have been working to achieve my dream. I started to live a healthy lifestyle to become strong; at the age of 18, I was allowed to work with agents to see what it is to be an agent; they taught me everything I know now. Maybe that had to happen because when I had shot with the gun, I felt this was my destiny, to save others' lives. Everything has a start; maybe I cannot be a superhero; I do not need superpowers and a cape...when I got my family, I got everything. They are making me stronger. This is a good and evil battle, and we are going to win it. After we finish the training, we must have an emergency meeting at Blue. Our suspect is gone, and we do not know where he is. We found that exchanger; that place looks shady; the BTF confirmed that our two victims went there monthly; we must get a warrant, but they will not give it to us because this is only speculation, and we need more clues. They are wrong; the best thing they could do all this time was to take a great look at the place and check every inch of it, but no... Fred is clever and smarter; he knows this is the principal lead to the...Dark Emperor. You must know what I am talking about, I love to call the mischief like that, do not ask me why... have no choice, do not look at me like that...I have to go with Matteo with a fake warrant... And we will do it, and we will find the answer to our question.
-NATE! You will be late, what are you doing?
I am still home, I must go to university, only after that can I go to the training room, and then check that exchanger with Matteo... We must take Olivia with us; she could help us...
-NATE! If you do not come down in three seconds...
I guess this happens when you are stuck in your thoughts
-I am coming down now...
Mike drove me to the university.
-Next time I hope we will not have to use the siren...
-I am sorry... I was stuck in my thoughts.
-Look, son... I know we all are stuck in a bad period, but you must concentrate on studying too, because only after you finish university can you apply for a job here and only later will you become an agent like me and your uncle, so keep studying son, you will not regret it!
-Thank you for understanding me...
-You know, your mom only wants your good...she is like that at the office too!
He is right; I have a huge responsibility as a student at one of the best universities and helping the BTF!
-Good morning cupcake!
-Good morning honey!
-How are you, did you enjoy yesterday's concert?
-Of course, I loved the last part the most!
-I loved that too!
-Do you have any plans for today?
-Yeah, I got a lot of things to do, I will train in the training room with my boys.
-Nice! I like your perfume; it smells good!
-Really? I just bought it!
Now I am going to the training room.
The first team who gets 100.000 points or has the most points wins! Every player has three lives, if a member gets three hits, that member will be out, and the team will have one member less. Easy rule.
We used to mix teams. Today I am with Matteo and Mike. We will play against Uncle Myles, Mark, and Max. I love this game. We ended the game, we played for two hours.
-Guys, I need to go the toilet, I will be back in a few minutes!
After I went to the toilet, I texted Matteo:
-Hey!
-Come here, everyone is waiting for you!
-I have got a plan; it is about the case.
-Tell me quickly!
-It is finally time to initiate Operation Blue!
-What do you mean?
-Do not tell anyone, do not mention this here; I do not want Mike, Myles, or anyone from the BTF to hear it! After we go home, I will tell my parents that I will hang up with you guys at Blue. We must involve Olivia in this too! After we finish here you can tell this to Mark and Max. While we three are going to the exchanger with the fake warrant they will stay at Blue, in case Mike shows up there.
-I got it!
-I named it like that because this is our plan to finally catch them.
I exit the bathroom.
-You stayed a bit much than you used to stay, Nate!
-I am not feeling the best...
We went home.
-I will be gone for two hours, I will be at Blue with Matteo and the others!
-Alright take care!
The doorbell rings. Matteo came for me. I must go, no one must know.
-Alright, have you told them our plan?
-Yeah, Mark and Max are at Blue.
-What about Olivia?
-Well, I do not know how to explain it...
-In English, please!
-Well, she could not come for two reasons, one, she has been angry since we went to the bank... and two, she is busy.
-Unbelievable...
-Stay calm, she gave us a USB Drive. So, we can put the information there, and she will check it at home.
-Clever!
-So, what are we waiting for? Let's go!
We arrived.
-Matteo, you are talking, you are the older, but do not mess it up!
-I will not!
-Have you got the warrant?
-Of course!
-Good afternoon! My name is Jack, he is my assistant, Johny! We are from the BTF, and we would like to check something!
He showed the warrant.
-Of course!
-We are looking for someone!
-I am sorry to hear that...
-Man, I like your tattoo!
-Thank you... I got some snacks in the back; do you want some?
-Yeah, sure!
He went for the snacks, and we put the drive in the computer gently so we could send the clues to the BTF after Olivia found what we wanted. This drive was made by Olivia, everything will be sent automatically on her laptop.
-End of line, boys!
The exchange man takes out his gun and tries to shoot us.
-MATTEO! WATCH OUT!
I pulled back Matteo, and I shot the man. He shot my left shoulder; the pain was unimaginable. Matteo shot his head.
-Nate, are you ok?
-Send the information to Olivia, and after call the ambulance!
-I sent the information, and now I am calling the ambulance!
The ambulance came in five minutes, they took me to the hospital.
-You were brave, Nate! You will stay here for one week, we will administrate your anti-inflammatory infusion, and we will take care of your wound; you do not have to worry!
Said the nurse.
-Doc wishes you a speedy recovery; he will come by tomorrow to see you!
-Thank you for caring about me!
-This is our job: you save people, and we cure them; it is almost the same thing.
I smiled at her.
-I am leaving now, call me if you need anything! You have visitors!
-Alright, thank you! Let them in!
-How was it Blue?
-I am sorry, Mom!
She approached me and kissed me on my forehead.
-You could die! Never dare to lie to me and your father!
-I am sorry!
Taylor called me. She cries.
-What have you done, Nate? What was in your mind? You could die! I am coming now to the hospital!
-I did not want to scare you, I am sorry!
She came in 15 minutes. She sat next to me, she hugged and kissed me.
-Do not scare me ever again! Understood?
Her tears are flowing down her pretty face; it is heartbreaking to see her crying.
-Do not cry! I am here!
I grabbed her hand.
-I do not want to lose you, Nate! I love you so much!
-Me neither! I love you too! I am strong and I will recover! It is not a big deal...
She kissed my wounded shoulder; she loves me; I do not want to lose her! Maybe I am wounded, and I will stay here for a bit, but it is not over yet, we are on the right path, and I feel that everything will end soon!