More Than A Book

It Begins

"I changed my mind. I want to join WOOHP." I closed my mouth as soon as those words left them. It was silent for a moment, making me wonder if doing this was a right thing, when.... "You won't regret it." Jerry responded with a small smile, making me simply nod.

I then took out those two gadgets and put them on a nearby table. "I have mentioned that it would require training?" He asked, making me turn around with a frown. "Yes, but what kind of training?" I asked carefully. "An intense 48-hour training in extreme martial arts, high-tech weapon and equipment use and super secret surveillance techniques."

I let out the 'breaking the fourth wall' whistle with my eyes wide. I had to be honest, hearing that sounded a bit frightening.... "Well... That's nice and all, but it's going to have to wait until after today because my uncle is waiting." I explained while rubbing the back of my head. "I see. " But then, it hit me. It was a 48-hour training.... That was two days! Uncle Angus wouldn't let me go off like that, much less Mother!

"And I'd like to know more about how these two days would look like because.... How should I put this...." I trailed off, pacing back in forth in front of Jerry who was looking at me expectantly, waiting for me to elaborate it. I had to explain the situation, but at the same time I didn't want to reveal too much.... He had to know about me pretty much always being under surveillance, but that was the only thing needed.

Finally, I stopped in one place. "Because I think it will be a bit complicated. Where I live is.... With my uncle and mother, she's usually abroad, so Uncle stays with me. He's found a new job recently, the one that would require him being absent most of the time, but... I doubt they would let me out of their sight for a whole day, much less two. The reason I didn't go on that ski trip with girls was because I wasn't allowed to." I explained, or tried to explain. I wasn't sure if I really managed to because it was complicated...

"I understand, but it wouldn't be a problem. You had said your uncle is absent for most of the time?" I nodded. "Until the training is over, a hologram will take your place at home and your uncle won't suspect a thing." Jerry explained. I raised an eyebrow at the 'hologram' part. "Are you sure this would work?" I asked warily. I wanted to do this, yet I didn't want Uncle Angus to find out about it and get in trouble!

"I'm absolutely sure. Trust me, this is going to work." He responded with no hesitation. I gulped for a moment, but I refused to back down now. If I wanted to become a spy, this would be the least I could do! "Alright then." I said while trying to sound firm. "Tomorrow is Sunday, so what do you think of starting then?" Jerry suggested. I frowned with a finger on my chin. Two days of training....

Girls were on that trip for one more day, and they were coming back late, so we didn't have to go to school on Monday.... This was a good chance then. "Good idea." I responded. "Perfect! We're starting tomorrow morning." He clapped his hands with a pleased look. "It's a deal. Now, if you don't mind, I'm going home." I responded while straightening up with my arms folded.

But then, I was sent flying through up through the newly-appeared hole in the wall while screaming. And soon after, I was in front of my house. Well, that went well....

I found Uncle Angus in the living room watching television. "Hey." I waved, making him turn around to see me. "So, how did it go?" He asked, making me raise an eyebrow. "How did what go?" I asked slowly. "Sitting at a café, discussing about your part-time job..." "Oh, that." I burst in laughter, but all that did was make Uncle raise an eyebrow this time.

"What is with you today?" "Well, duh..." I quickly covered my mouth. I wasn't the type to use words like 'duh', but I guess Clover was rubbing on me a bit with her way of speaking.... I didn't mind it, but I would have to avoid using it as much as possible because Mother wouldn't be pleased if she heard me talking like that....