TROUBLE // Jemma

Chapter 28

Chapter 28

"You just got your ass in trouble, kid," said the PI as he crossed his arms. His eyes narrowly glared at Jax, who looked furious and guilty at the same time.

Meanwhile, the other PI was chuckling from behind him. "This was too easy."

Noticing the furious glares directing towards her boyfriend and the thick air of silence, she butted in the conversation, saying, "That happened long ago. Maybe it's best that we just let it go."

Jax nodded, mouthing, "Agreed."

The two PIs laughed lightly at her petty statement. "Let me tell you something: No crime is left unpunished, especially in the Realm. The Council likes to keep the people civilized." He then looked at Jax who didn't stop scowling at him just yet. Emma swore he just heard him growl.

As much as she didn't like to admit it, one of Emma's biggest fears is Jax's fury. Seeing him directing deathly if-looks-could-kill glares scared her, even if it wasn't even directed towards her. It was as if Jax could go super saiyan anytime now.

"And as for you, Mr. Novoa, you're gonna come with us."

The PIs grabbed his arms, attempting to drag him away. Jax, who felt like his energy was draining, yanked his arms out with the help of Emma, which forced all four of them to let go of each other, falling to the floor.

The talkative PI stood up, saying, "Fine, let's do it the hard way." He conjured up an item which looked like a bat and smacked Jax in the head, causing both Emma to scream in horror.

"Jax!"

And he blacked out.

* * * * *

"Come on, Jax. Wake up," Emma softly said as she laid her head on his shoulders.

The cold breeze of the AC of the rooms in the investigatory lab made her shiver, expecting for Jax to possibly comfort her by bracing her in his arms to keep her warm (if he was awake), but at the moment, his arms just laid limp on his side as he laid on the bed.

It was already five in the afternoon which was only four hours after the private investigators and the other staff that the Council appointed caught Jax, took Jake along with the team (in Australia), discussed their punishments (with Jax remaining unconscious), along with Emma informing her dad about her whereabouts, explaining the whole story to Mia and Andi, and accompanied Jax to one of the rooms in wherever they took them until he wakes up.

So much can happen in four hours, huh?

What happened in the "trial" exactly? The Council decided to banish Jake and Jax from the human world for the rest of their lives and cannot go within thirty feet where Emma is.

In other words, they're going to be broken away from each other.

At least nobody got their powers lost.

"I'm going to miss you," a tear fell out of Emma's eye as she gathered the courage to continue her sentence. "A lot, actually."

Emma felt a stone of guilt form inside her heart as she was not able to save them from the trial. She tried her best to defend Jax and her father, repeatedly reminding the other party that all has been forgiven as the incident happened a year (or two) ago and it was a big misunderstanding (as the mastermind of the plan was none other than Liana Woods-Novoa) but she didn't succeed, although Jake Novoa did thank her for her efforts.

As she glanced at one side of the room where she saw his packed bags (packed with the help of Jessie & Jake while Jax was unconscious) and just the sight of it made her want to cry even more.

Agamemnon made it clear that as soon as he wakes up, he needs to go into the portal into the Realm. Jake went in first reluctantly just an hour ago.

Which means Jax is up next.

Emma spoke out her thoughts, "At the same time, I want you to wake up and also not to. If you don't wake up, I get to stay with you even longer, but only one-sided. But if you do wake up, I get to see you okay but you're going to leave."

"I'm not going to be okay," Jax muttered.

His sudden voice made her jump in surprise, causing her to fall out of her previous position. She was too busy of thinking sad thoughts that she didn't notice that he was already wide awake.

As soon as she processed the information back into her mind, she was now curious as to why Jax thinks he's not going to be okay. "Wait, he didn't hear the trials, didn't he?" she thought.

Emma took a deep breath, keeping herself together. "I... I don't know how to... uhm... explain this to you without breaking down but," she stopped as Jax wiped a tear off of her eye. "Jax, we can't be together anymore."

That's it. She broke down.

"I heard the trials," he admitted.

He sighed, looking up at her sad girlfriend (soon to be ex). "Emma," he took her hand on his own, "We're going to find a way." He then gave her a reassuring smile, which Emma didn't think was reassuring enough.

And if that wasn't reassuring enough, he doesn't know what will.

"That's insane. Have you seen the security of this high tech facility?" Emma cried out hopelessly. She wiped away her own tears after a few moments and sobered up. "Okay let's just enjoy the moment while we're still together."

Just then, the door bursts open. "Mr. Novoa, welcome to the facility." The staff then checked Jax's temperature, adjusted his bed, checked his pulse, etc. leaving Jemma quite confused.

One serious looking man (as Jax describes) follows the staff from behind the door, holding a black clipboard on his right arm. He then looks aside, seeing his luggage. "I see you packed your things already. Good."

"Let's go."