Legend of the White Phoenix: Eclipse

Chapter 8

It took about two hours or so to get to Greenville city, and they immediately got to work. John and Abraham went downtown to the facility. It was a huge building, resembling a bank. Guards stood in the front. "There are more guards in the lobby," said Abraham. John nodded as he observed. "Which means going through the front isn't the best idea, we gotta find another way," he said.

They sat across the street from the facility, at a cafe. Ethan and Alisha were with them. "You seem nervous Ethan," said Alisha. She sipped some of her green tea. Ethan looked at the facility. "Well yeah, breaking into a government facility is a nerve racking experience," he said. She smiled, chuckling. "Don't worry, John and I won't let anything happen to you," she said. Ethan turned to her, giving her a small smile. Alisha stared for a moment.

"So you never answered my question the other day," she said. Ethan formed a confused look on his face. "Do you have someone special in your life?," asked Alisha. Ethan nodded, smiling a little. Just thinking about her made him happy, yet sad. "I do actually," he said. Alisha smirked, "Ah, you do huh, lucky," she said. Ethan pulled out his wallet, and pulled out a picture, handing it to Alisha.

"Picture in the wallet huh, a bit old school," said Alisha. "Funny, my father always carried a picture of us in his wallet, I guess I picked that up from him," said Ethan. Alisha analyzed the photo. "No way, she's human?!," she asked in surprise, "I just assumed she was a Pyro." Ethan shook his head.

"She's human, one of the first people I met when I went to school in Cyber City.... She wasn't afraid of me, more curious," said Ethan, "We got close fast."

"She's beautiful, you're a lucky boy," said Alisha, handing the picture back to him. "Thanks, what about you, anyone special?," asked Ethan. Alisha shook her head. "I haven't really had time for dating as of late, but I'm keeping my eye out," she said smiling. Ethan grinned, then looked back at the facility. "So how do we know where to go once we get inside?," he asked as John turned and walked to the table. "I have the specs of the place, don't worry," he said, a reassuring squeeze to Ethan's shoulder.

"I hope your your friend shows up soon," said Abraham. "Sooner than you think," said a voice from behind them. Abraham jumped as he turned to see Marcus West standing there. Wearing his usual black jacket and red shirt with grey jeans. His hair had grown longer since last year and was slicked back. Ethan smiled and stood up. "It's good to see you man," he said. Marcus grinned as the two boys clasped hands, and pulled into a hug.

John walked up and shook Marcus's hand. "Good to meet you son, the name's John," he said. Marcus nodded. "Marcus," he said. He shook Abraham's hand as well. Marcus looked over at Alisha. Though her hat and sunglasses were hiding her facial features, he could tell she was one of those Icers that had been shown to the public a of late. Alisha eyed Marcus as well, slowly looking at him up and down.

"She's one of them," said Marcus quietly. Ethan nodded. "This is Alisha, she's helping us on this," said John. Marcus walked up to her and shook her hand. "Nice to meet you," said Marcus. "Pleasures all mine," said Alisha, staring intently. Marcus felt how cool her hand was. He turned to John. "So, what are we dealing with?," asked Marcus. John nodded towards the facility across the street. "We're breaking into that," said John, "We need to collect data, and document."

Marcus nodded, as he sat down at the table. "We're checking the place out now, mapping it, trying to find a way in," said Abraham. Marcus nodded and looked across the street. Ethan sat next to him.

"John, Alisha, and I are going in, while the rest of you watch our backs," said Ethan. Marcus turned to him, and nodded. "So John, when are we going? We don't want to bring any unwanted attention," said Alisha. "We head in at the cover of dark, and don't worry, that's why we sent Yasmine, Zeke, and Ruth to different points," said John.