LINKAGE (boyxboy)

CHAPTER 111: THE SOVEREIGN'S ASCENT

"I am so proud of you. You have no idea." Angelina said as she stood in front of Isaac and Gavin wearing the official uniform for horezhenical travellers. The fit was dark green, the official color of the company. It was similar to the Federal Opus' special suits that the boys used occasionally, but instead of reflective black, it was metal painted in green, having the BHDM insignia placed in the middle of the chest and their names displayed on the left side, the heart area. They were in the launching area, but in a closed room, having only the three of them there. Angelina felt tearful but she held it together. "I feel like the two children I raised finally stepped into college."

"You literally raised me, Angelina Bethervan." Isaac said.

"Oh, shut up, Isaac. Let me take a picture of you. Come on, get up." Isaac rolled his eyes but did as he was told. He stood by Gavin's side and held Gavin's hand, lowering his head so it would touch his lover's. Both of them smiled as Angelina pointed her camera at them.

"That is it! Oh, so sweet." She said while analyzing the picture. "Now, some things you need to do while you are away from here: number one, you must give me updates at least two times a week – and I want video calls, no texting, no audio messages, not letting anyone text under your names. I want to see your faces. Number two, avoid tension with whoever is there, and if something harmful comes to our nation, you need to let me know immediately. I am proud of you, but I am also worried. I wouldn't know what to do if something happened with you, kids. Remember you have people waiting for you here. Is that clear?" They nodded positively, but that was not enough for Angelina. "I ASKED IF IT WAS CLEAR."

"Yes, General Angelina." They said in unison, making her open a smile.

"That is why I wanted to hear. Now, have you checked outside? It is a place of chaos. The news said three square kilometers of PEOPLE are waiting outside to see the launch. They expect around ten million until the final moment. But one thing I didn't understand is that the soldiers of the mission already entered the ship and also the rest of the crew with Zarkobrecth. Why are you still here?"

"Well, Zarkobretch is a very dramatic figure. He set up an entire scene." Gavin responded. "He said that since we are the faces of the mission, we needed to be the last to enter ship, holding hands and smiling to everyone before doing an inspirational speech to the audience."

"He is totally right. This moment is entering our history books. Years from now, Della will study what you are doing today. One day, your children will study about today. Don't you feel amazed by it?" She had excitement in her voice.

"Totally, Angelina." Gavin had a circular widget in his left arm, all the suits had, and it was buzzing with a notification, signaling that it was the time. He warned Angelina and she left the room first. Since she was the current leader of the nation, she would make a speech before the boys.

The day was incredible. Sky totally blue and saturated, free of clouds and bad weather. The suns illuminated perfectly the open platform which had a massive, giant ship ready to fly. That was the biggest machine the BHDM ever manufactured, and it was done in a record time. The boys left the room and faced a corridor and by the end of it, two guards stood by a double door, which lead them to the outside. Gavin trembled while walking there. His hands were sweaty under the uniform and his mouth was dry out of nervousness. Isaac shared the same, and he strongly held his lover's hand while walking. Not because they were told to, but because it passed reassurance for both of them. They were their biggest allies and supporters, and in such defying moment, they would need it more than ever.

Once they reached the doors, the guards knelt down after opening it, and their presence was announced in loud speakers to the ten million people that were gathered to watch the launch. Television channels were also broadcasting the event just like they did in all previous remarks that Gavin was part of. They were a bit far away from the platform, about five hundred meters of distance, but there were screens filming everything and perfectly positioned to show their walk to the podium that was placed near the ship. Angelina was there waiting for them, to add more drama to the picture. The boys smiled widely as their figures were out, and instantly the crowd screamed even louder, cheering their names incessantly. The boys held hands and waved to the crowd, showing their beautiful smiles.