The Disparate One

Chapter 35 - Raid

As the sun rises in the distance and the streets get busier, everyone's morning was peaceful, except for one. Oxford was still in his sleep when the phone buzzed and continued to until Oxford has awakened. He was rubbing his eyes gently while grabbing the phone on his left. He then raised it above his face and found out that there was a red pop-up on the display. There are three types of popups, a green pop-up means that there is a meeting, a yellow pop-up means that he is needed and a red pop-up means that it is an emergency. Oxford was reading the text in the pop-up but was interrupted by a call from Chap.

"Am I the only one?", questioned Chap.

"No.", answered Oxford before letting out a yawn. "What happened? I didn't read the text.", he added.

"Another raid happened.", replied Chap after a short pause.

"I see... listen I just woke up... do you have something to tell me before I end the call?", questioned Oxford as he sat up.

"Would you like me to update you?", questioned Chap.

"Go ahead.", answered Oxford.

"Ok... take care.", said Chap before ending the call.

Oxford remained seated when he placed the phone on the nightstand, next to the red folder. He did some stretching first before standing up to go to the bathroom to take a shower. He figured that Ray and the robot are already awake and might be already making breakfast. When he was about to step into the bathroom, he suddenly heard his main phone ringing. He turned around, walked and grabbed the phone to answer it, it was Chap again.

"Yes?", questioned Oxford as he raised the phone to his right ear.

"Our prototypes have been stolen.", said Chap.

"What prototypes?"

"Robots, weapons... e-everything!", replied Chap.

"Where are you right now?", questioned Oxford.

"Here in the facility.", answered Chap.

"Ok. I'll be there soon.", replied Oxford before ending the call.

He placed the phone back again on the nightstand and walked into the bathroom with a slight rush. While Oxford was taking a shower, Ray has started to eat his breakfast that he and Fier prepared. Ray was also having a conversation with Fier.

"Do you think he's awake?", Ray let out a question.

"He should be.", answered Fier after letting out a sigh.

Ray didn't reply after that, he just returned eating his breakfast. While he was eating, Fier sat down on the sofa, but he turned his head to Ray, watching him. When Ray has finished his meal, Oxford walked out from his bedroom, wearing his black suit and carrying the red folder.

"Take a shower Ray, we're going back to the facility.", ordered Oxford to Ray who was still standing in the kitchen, looking at him.

Ray only nodded back at Oxford before leaving the two of them. Oxford sat down and began to eat his breakfast. The robot turned his head around to avoid eye contact with the man.

"Another raid occurred.", Oxford spoke.

"Have you ever wondered when it is going to come to an end?", questioned Fier.

"I do actually but not very often.", replied the man.

Soon, Ray returned from his bedroom, fresh and clean, just like what Oxford wants before they went back to the facility. When he returned Oxford was washing the dishes and still having a conversation with the robot. He noticed that Ray was standing in the hallway, near the front door, waiting for him. When he finished washing the plates, he joined Ray right after, of course, he was the first one to leave the penthouse and to also hold the door open for Ray.

"Well be back sooner than you think.", said Oxford to Fier, who was still sitting int he sofa, before closing the door shut and locking it.

Ray and Oxford arrived back at the facility and was immediately greeted by Ony who was talking to a guard near at the entrance of the Test Section. Ray stood close by while Oxford and Ony have a short talk. He looked around and noticed that the entire section is empty. He couldn't see the robots, tanks, spacecraft and even the tools, all he can see are countless numbers of guards in just his sight.

"How did this happened?", questioned Oxford to Ony.

"We have no idea., our cameras went down, and are still not operational, approximately ten hours ago.", replied Ony.

"How come I am not informed about it?", Oxford slightly tilted his head to his right.

"Trust me, I am too.", replied Ony gently bobbing his head. "Oh, before I forget.", he added when he pulled out the small glass memory card and handed it back to Oxford. "I tried everything I can.", he said.

"Do you think Ray can help us?", Oxford questioned when he glanced at Ray who was leaning against the railings.

"Possible, but you know that they are not allowed, even us unless the high societies gave us permission.", said Ony.

"Ray.", Oxford called the man who was leaning against the railings.

Ray approached them with curiosity.

"Ony will be keeping his eyes on you, I'll be back.", said Oxford all of sudden as he started to walk away from them.

"W-What?!", Ony gave Oxford a look before leaving their sight.

Ony turned around and noticed that Ray was standing just three meters away from him, looking at him.

"What do you think happened here?", Ony let out a question after an awkward stare for a moment.

"A raid.", answered Ray.

Ony only nodded at him as he leaned against the railings, looking around the area since Ray answered correctly.