There,the lifeless body of a boy whom served his city til his last breath was laying lifeless on the concrete floor, surrounded by his own pool of blood and the woman whom was one of the most well respected and powerful agents in the agency was staring in disbelief as tears started to flow down her face and so was the guilt setting in. She blamed herself for forcing such a wreckless and dangerous mission on a boy whom is the son of one of the three most important people in their city and the son of what she considers her late friend and the wielder of iris. She was brought to her knees as backup arrived and saw her and the boys lifeless body.
The girl whom fell for the boy ran over to him as tears started to form. But she didn't care. All she wanted was to believe he was ok and that he'll bounce back like he always does and will be there when they need him.
She held him tight not letting go and making sure he still had a pulse. She made herself believe he was ok but...there was nothing. No signs of life. Not once.
The adult female went up to her and placed a hand on her shoulder "I'm sorry Alicia. I'm to blame. Just like when Aliya died" she tried comforting her as best as she could. But it still didn't change the fact that he's gone. His uncle lost someone close once more and him too griefed for the boy. But unlike what he did when he lost his sister,he won't let the past takeover as it will interfere with the present.
"How will his death affect his father?" Those were the thoughts running through the three's mind. They can't just straight up tell him his son is an agent and he died on a mission. No. They have to come clean. But it will be risky so,they'll have to plan how their going to tell him. Worse case scenario, Gamma falls. Bets case scenario, he'll be both sad,happy and proud of his sons bravery.
Let's hope for the best as Bakar carried him to HQ with the two following behind.
The news immediately gone out. But every agent kept it a secret knowing the core leaders will handle this. The trainees were devastated as the person that helped them through tough times and showed bravery in the hardest of situations had sadly passed away. Everyone felt guilty,one way or another as to how they treated the boy. It's hard for them to believe it but the proof layed before them. The medals on the wall was for the fallen agents whom gave their lives for Cyberaya. But his was special. It was made of a mix of bismuth and small hints of diamond to honor the first child that have up their life for their city.
After a day of keeping it a secret from the father,they finally told him. "We're sorry for putting him in a suicidal mission. But no one else is able to use Iris to its full potential"the hologram of a woman in labcoat with red linings was talking to a man in a dimly lit room. "I understand. It's just that..." The man looked down as the guilt set in "I wish I had told him how much I cared about him and how I wish to spend time with him like we used to. Even with Aliya gone" a tear fell from the father's eye. "Thankyou dr. You may stay here at HQ and look around for as long and whenever you wish" and with that,the meeting was ended.
The agents who pass by the father showed guilt. It was nice to see that the people here cared about his son. Knowing that he was a good kid and that he deserved better than the life he gave him.
The last place he wasn't before leaving was the room where the fallen agents were. There,he stood infront of the wall with the Tekno symbol on the very top and placed his hand on the black marbled stone and letted everything out. He sat down behind the wall and started talking with his son "I never knew you did all this. Protecting our city while still going to school. It's impressive. And your bravery and kindness,I wish I had spent time with you when you were still here and told you how much I loved you and wished to help you with life and be there when you need someone to go to and grow up like a normal child. Even if you become an agent" more tears flowed down the father's eyes and his voice cracking at the end "you really are just like Aliya. Brave and have a big heart. I wish I could've known you better son. And I won't let your death interfere with the present" he slowly stood up and once again placed a hand on the marble wall. "I love you. I'll always will" he said before turning around and leaving.
The doors closed and a child with a red suit appeared infront of the door and standing at the same place where the father was standing "I love you too dad. And be strong. For me. For you and for everyone around you." And a woman with a green hoodie appears and placed a hand on the boys shoulder" Me and mom will be here for you when you need us"
As Ghazali was walking out of mamak,he felt a presence behind him but it didn't alarm him. Instead,it comforted him as he walked to the almost empty streets of the city in he night with the tall buildings lighting up the sky's as bright as the stars as he made his way home.
Their home felt empty. More so than it should but it's because of the thought of his son never coming back. But like he said,he won't let this interfere with the present. He sighed as he walked to his son's empty room with his pet cat purring and rubbing her body against his feet which albeit made him feel at home once more as he sat down on the side of the boys bed with his cat jumping on his father's lap before curling up into a ball.
He grabbed a photo of all three of them and smiled as he reminiscent the times they spent together. It made him smile even if he won't be there for him when he needs it.
He looked at the window "I hope your doing ok. Wherever you are" he said before lifting up Comot and stood up with him cradling the cat in his arms. She purred to soothe the grieving father. And the two went to his office and Ghazali started working as usual while Comot was in his lap comfortably curled up and being occasionally petted by the father.
I guess this is their life now. A life without a boy whom showed bravery at the worst of times and stood up for the people he cares about. Even if it means getting himself hurt as long as their safe. That's the only thing he wants. For the people he cares about safe and sound. He'll do anything to protect them. Even if it means his life will be taken away.
A/N: This is what happens when you drink a mixture of cocoa powder and milk and sugar before bed. ANGSTY AF
