Genius Born In Flames [COMPLETED]

Chapter 15: Headaches & Headway

I stumble inside managing to close the door behind us. I go over to the kitchen to pour a whiskey but, Vic stops me.

"Come on, your gonna have a headache in the morning" Vic says taking the bottle away from me and I grumble in protest

We walk the three of us with several stumbles along and way and even more laughter. Kim goes into her room and just about mutters a goodnight before we hear her flop onto the mattress and fall asleep.

We manage to flop down onto the bed and I pass out almost instantly.

Morning

My head is throbbing in pain. My mouth tastes like shit and is drier than the Sahara. I open my eyes instantly regretting it when sun rays make me shut my eyes in pain. Tequila. Auburn girl. Mercenaries. Well, what a night.

Vic is beside me yet again snoring and in her starfish position, I allow myself to smile at the sight. I grunt and get up to close the curtains, it may take me 10 minutes but, I manage. I flop back into bed and quickly start to relax. I begin to blissfully close my eyes my door opens and in strolls Al.

"I see someone had a little to much to drink" Al says amusement in her voice
"Mmmph" I grunt turning onto my side wrapping my arms around Vic's middle.

Vic wakes up groaning and getting up out of bed a few minutes later. I do not miss her presence at all.. Best friends... Yep.. Great..

"You can take the day off if you want" Al says to us both
"I won't bother, unlike Ms. Super-Intellect over here I have to work for my grades" says Vic voice hoarse
"Kim's going since she needs to catch up from missing so much because of soccer training" Al informs her still eyeing me up as if assessing a situation.

Al hands me a bottle of water and I sit up in the bed and drink it and take the painkillers feeling grateful for having my aunt in my life.

"Breakfast is downstairs for you two, ye can take my car" Al says handing Vic the keys
"Thanks" Vic says before disappearing from the room and shuts the door.
"I heard you got attacked. I'll need the full story but, first sleep this off. I'll be in the lab" Al says before leaving the room

I groan and lie back down and instantly fall asleep.

Allie's POV

I sift through the rest of Jame's files finding a one on Dr. Robin. Now that is interesting. She opens it up and read it carefully finding yet again no significant information. My phone goes off and I answer it quickly.

"Update?" I ask tone agent-like
"The school has been quietened about the incident and the same with the bar, all evidence wiped" Penny says
"Adamson?" I ask
"No further information sadly, I've gone through every data base in the world with a fine tooth comb. He doesn't exist. I've no leads on him." Penny says
"I appreciate all your help" I say tiredly
"Anytime. Call me if you need me" Penny says before hanging up.

I rub my forehead in frustration. I've no leads and he's apparently a ghost. When this guy messes up I'll be there to ruin him before he can get Kelly.

Vicki's POV

I stare at the number on that sheet of paper as we arrive to the school entrance.
"I'll meet you in class" I say to Kim

Kim saunters off into class while I take out my phone and dial the number on the paper.

"I'm willing to listen" I say to my father
"Time and place Vicki" my father replies
"Meet me at Beans coffee shop at 3:30" I say before hanging up.

I don't know if I'll regret what I just did. The bell rings and I head to class being mindful to not be late.

Kelly's POV

I wake up again a few hours later. My headache isn't as bad... Thankfully. I count my lucky stars I didn't puke although I was dangerously close. I get up not bothering to change out of pajamas and knock on Al's lab door.

It opens a second later and I ask
"Lunch?"
"Sure you can fill me in on last nights events provided you remember" Al says

I make tea and sandwiches for us. Al sips her tea waiting for me to talk.

"So.. I got attacked by these Japanese mercenaries" I say
"They had we're fully black with some sort of leather mask. They also had katanas believe it or not. One of them had a gun which was odd though" I finish reflecting on the bar fight.
"I believe I know to who your referring to" Al says face lighting up in recognition
"The group is called スライサー which means....." Al says struggling with the Japanese pronunciations
"The Slicers" I finish

Al looks at me with complete surprise.

"I know Japanese, remember super-intellect?" I say

"Well," Al says still a bit surprised "They're a group of Japanese warriors who have no ties to the real world and train every day, experts in Japanese weaponry. They're quite the fighters" Al says
"I trained with them for about a month but, I hadn't a word of Japanese so I left. Plus I didn't like their style of fighting much" Al finishes
"Right, must of been them who attacked me" I say
"In that case, whoever is after you knows of this group and has the means to pay them. They don't come cheap and not many know about them" Al says furrowing her eyebrows
"That must narrow down a few names right?" I ask
"It'll certainly help. The only people who knew them and could contact them were people in BSF" Al says
"I'll do some research later and see what my contact can come up with. You've a day to yourself and I won't let you slack so now since you feel better we need to train" Al says finishing her tea and sandwich.

I finish up my sandwiches feeling miles better already and gulp down another liter of water. Ready to train despite being hungover.