Enemies of Power

The News

"Okay, what are topics that you could research about to write an argumentative essay?" Some students raised their hands. Logan called on one.

"Basic human rights, especially the discrimination."

"Yes, good job. That is a big one." Logan said starting to write the topic on the whiteboard.
"Mr Aders?" Logan turned around. Thomas was standing outside the door along with Dan and a police officer. All the students sat up, interested in what was happening.

"Yes? Is something wrong?" Logan asked. He capped the marker.

"May we speak with you for a moment?" The teacher nodded and stepped out of class, closing the door.

"We have some news." The policeman spoke up. "You are the father of Virgil Aders?"

"Yes. I, along with my husband, adopted him a little more than a month ago."

"We have reason to suspect he was taken," The principal stated.

"What do you mean taken?" Logan asked.

"It would be best to let the investigator explain it to you," Thomas said.

"What about my class?"

"Dan will substitute for you. Now follow us please," Logan walked off with the two men as the other teacher went into the classroom.

They walked into one of the back rooms that had a large monitor displaying the cameras' views. There were several other people in the room looking at the monitor.

Someone noticed the trio that entered the room.

"Hello," She said. "My name is Valerie."

"Logan," The teacher responded and shook her hand.

"Let's cut to the chase. We believe Virgil was kidnapped from school with someone. We need you to confirm some things with us," Valerie explained.

"Alright," Logan said. Valerie pulled out some pictures.

"Is this indeed Virgil?" Logan nodded. The picture showed Virgil walking down the halls. "and do you know this person?" Logan saw a picture of Patton with Virgil as they headed towards the door.

"Yes, that is Patton."

"Patton Aders?" Valerie asked. Logan nodded. "Do you know this person?" The picture didn't show the person's face very well, but he seemed to have a scar or some kind. He wore dark clothing with an exception of some yellow that stood out.

"I don't know that person," Logan told them. Valerie sighed.

"Was he the one that was responsible for Virgil's kidnapping?"

"Would you like to view what we have from the cameras?" Valerie asked. Logan nodded and they turned to the monitor.

"Please know that they are doing everything they can."

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"Hey Logan. Is everything okay? "

"Uh...hi pat."

"What's wrong?

"uh...I..."

"Are. You. Okay?"

"I...I need to tell you something..."

"Your voice is trembling. What happened?"

"I'd rather tell you in person"

"Okay. I'm on my way. I'll be there as quick as I can. Stay on the phone with me okay? I can tell that you're scared. Virgil is too.He might be panicking by now."

"Patton..."

"I guess he's probably waiting for me to pick him up. I know I'm running a bit late."

"Patton."

"I've already contacted Emile and told him that we'd be late to the appointment."

"Patton please..."

"what Logan?"

"Listen to me. Pull the car over... if ...if you need to...I'd rather tell this to you in person...but....I...I can't."

"Logan...?"

"It's Virgil..."

"I can tell he's scared is he there?"

"He's...uh...he's gone..."

"What do you mean?"

"I..."

"Logan! WHAT DO YOU MEAN HE'S GONE! He can't be gone. I can tell he's scared. I know he's there. You're just as scared as he is!"

"I...wanted to tell you in person..."

"please tell me what's going on..." Patton whispered into the phone.

"Get here as soon as you can. Okay?"