Gifted

Chapter 8

Authors' Note

Sorry i havn't posed in a while(writer's block) but I've thought of at least 3 chapters(that are funnier) so I'll put them up ASAP. Tell me what you think!!! Oh and thank you all you amazing people reading my book I feel I don't appreciate you enough!

~sunpetal304~

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Bret's POV

I wake up to the sound of an alarm. I bolt straight up unlike the older soldiers who groggily stretch out and yawn. I'm the first to the showers so I take the only rusty and/or moldy and/or midewey shower. After my shower I throw on my uniform and head for the main building. Today commander was going to give us our positions. Hopefully I did better than the three other ninnies.

"Good morning Soliders," the commander barks

"Morin' Sir," we salute

"As you should all know today we're going to show you you position, if your lucky enough you'll stay here. Other's will be deported. Now.." he explains reaching for his clipboard.

"Bret Clement,' he announces. I step forward

"You'll be on computer duty, so 'yer stayin'," he says. Wait...WHAT!?

"Ermmm...excuse me Sir but...I was wondering if I could have a more uhh..." I stammer

"C'mere," he beckons pulling me in.

"This is only because your the smartest recruit in two years. We need you I mean look at these guys," he say motioning towards the other recruits. Two of them were giggling at whatever the third had pulled out of the third had pulled out of his nose. Point taken.

"If you do it your service will be over in four years instead of seven," he says. Clearly this was bribery but I'll take my chances.

"Fine," I sigh. I wait for the commander while he calls out the rest of the positions. The other three are being deported, what a surprise (insert I roll here). When he finishes he takes me into a room cross from the office we were in. It's dark inside the room but I can make out the ever blinking lights and the occasional flash of a monitor. I also make out the figure of a person. With a really bad haircut at that.

"Hey Newton we've got you an apprentice," he shouts

"Well turn the lights on I'm blind enough," the person hollers back. The lights flash on and Newton studies me while I look at him. He's scrawny and short. His hair is dark and sticks up in places. He is constantly pushing his overly large, thick framed glasses up but they magnify his big, grey eyes. He also smells slightly of fish.

"Pleased to meet you," he says thrusting out his hand. I shake it firmly then turn to the commander.

"Now Newton do what you do best," the commander tips his hat. Newton gives him a thumbs up before he leaves the room.

"Sooo....what do you know about computers," Newton shrugs

"Nothing," I respond. Which isn't entirely true. I know that every town has a super computer. That's how all the important poeple communicate with one another. I can't name parts of a computer since I've never used one before.

"Hey buddy, you awake," Newton waves a hand in front of my face. I guess I was daydreaming again.

"Sheesh only two minutes and I've already put you to sleep. Well I guess I'll just have to try harder from here out," he chuckles

Newton shows me the parts of the computer and what each does. I learn how to work a USB stick and the light tablets

IMPORTANT NOTE: Light tablet are invisible screens that show images so it looks like your just holding a screen projection.Now return to reading.

He shows me how to input data and record it to important files . He even showed me some of the security tapes. He can't stop laughing at them which makes me reconsider him actually having a life. Well anyways Newton ends up laughing so hard he his chair tips over and he knock his head on the ground.

"Ouch," he says rubbing the back of his head.

" You alright," I say holding out my hand. He grabs it and I help him up,

"Not really," he complains still rubbing his head

"Want me to get you some ice?" I offer

"Nah, I can get it. You probably don't know where it is anyways," he shrugs. I nod knowing that he's absolutely right.

"You okay here?" he asks

"Yeah,"

" OK then, bye" he says grinning before he leaves.After five minutes, Newton still isn't back so I turn to the computer. One of the security tapes is so I pause and minimise it. but instead of Newton's usual screen saver there's an e-mail.I know it's invading Newton's personal space but I decide to read it anyways.

N,

I need you to hack G.G's computer files, I've been working with Miss. R lately. She's been having more and more visions lately. I'm no prophet but even I can tell that something's up with G.G too. As always delete this message after reading.

J,

P.S I've met this girl named Clara Clement. I have a feeling she's important. Look her up you have the chance.

I minimise the e-mail and clench my fists. Newton is obviously N but who is J or G.G? What do they know about my sister. Moreover, what does Newton know about my sister? And what other secrets could he be hiding.

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Another Author's Note

So...how was it? do you know who J or G.G is? How do you feel about Newton? All these questions and I need answers plz comment!!!

~sunpetal304