R.O.N.A.

Chapter 21

*Rexan*

“I am hoping we can send a small, elite group to infiltrate the building here,” Tyzon said pointing to a map of Thaeoul’s headquarters, “This is where Aris and Sephora were able to enter.”

            I nodded in agreement. Thankfully, Tyzon had obliged me when I asked for Talon not to be in on their discussion.

            “My hope is that this group will be able to capture Thaeoul and his lead men. In case he catches us or some other such thing, the rest of our troops will be lying in wait with weapons in order to destroy every one of his robots and help us out,” Tyzon continued.

            “What if we can’t capture him?”

            “Well… we don’t really have room or time for a plan B so we’ve gotta go at this with all we’ve got.”

            “Well it may not be the most descriptive plan, but I think it will work. Hopefully with our new weapon, we will be able to defeat them!” I said, clenching my fist determinedly.

            “I hope so too.”

            “So for the elite group, what are they going to do exactly?”

            “Since Aris and Sephora successfully made their way in and out of the building, I suggest we ask them about possible tools or equipment that would be needed.”

            “Good idea. I will go get Sephora.”

            “I will get Aris.” Tyzon looked concerned and added, “It might be better if you not go to her right now.”

            “Yeah…” I said feeling downcast at the comment.

            “Meet back here.”

*Sephora*

            Only a couple trichrons later, Tyzon, Rexan, Aris, and I stood in the meeting rooms. I had been summoned by Rexan and when I entered the room and saw Tyzon, I tensed up. I searched his face, but where I had started to notice a certain expression towards her, I only saw some kind of hurt and coldness. It sent a piercing pain through my heart.

            What did I do? I thought, Can he really be that mad at me for the other night? No… he was nice to me when he woke up after that… I wonder why he is acting indifferent to me now.

            “We have devised a plan to capture Thaeoul and his alien henchmen, but in order to do so, we need your help,” Tyzon said to them, “We need you to give us descriptions of the layout and tools that may be required.”

            “Okay, we will do whatever is needed. Tell us where to start,” Aris answered.

            For the next couple trichrons, we discussed how to enter the building, what tools to use, and even some additional devices that could become useful during the infiltration.

            “Thank you. This will be sufficient information for now,” Tyzon said once we finally finished, “If we need to talk to you again, we will call you here.”

            “Sounds good,” Aris answered.

            I remained silent. I had helped in the conversation where I could, but Aris answered most of the questions. Tyzon didn’t even look me in the eye once the entire time. I felt a bit depressed at this odd new reaction he had to me. I finally admit to myself that I like him, and now he starts treating me like this? I thought. Tears threatened to form on my eyes and my throat felt tight, but I forced the feelings away and took a deep breath.