The Source Keepers ✔ [Currently Editing]

Chapter 5

Well, it's time to meet them I guess. I reach the fountain and manage to catch a small bit of their conversation. The first boy, who looked like he was 18: "That's her?" The second one, who looked like exactly like the first one: "Honestly she doesn't look too tough." Chief gave a loud laugh and said "Trust me, she may not look like much, but she's a tiger in the suit of a princess." Really? "Real smooth Chief. Real smooth." I said as I went over to them. The boys laugh at my small remark. "Hi, I'm Greggory, but you can call me Greg." "And I'm Nathaniel. Please call me Nate. Pleasure to meet you!" they both said. "Likewise. I'm KC. You can call me Kiara." and waved at them. I see Greg looking at me with curiosity. "Is there like a smudge on my face or something?" I asked, touching my cheek. "No, it's something else. You look very oddly familiar." he said, thinking hard. "I do?"

Chief looked at his watch and said "Well, you guys have somewhere to be. Be careful of whom you speak to. Eyes and ears, keep 'em open. All the time. You've been given details about whom you should protect. Let's go over them again." he said. "What, you're not coming with us Sir?" Greg said. "No, I have other businesses to take care of this time. Details, now!" he said and the boys and I straightened up immediately at his stern tone. Nate began. "I protect Mr. Edward Finch, head of Finance Department of New York City. He's one of the people who knows more about the Source Keeper's history than anyone. And I need to keep an eye on the entrances to the hall." he said. "I protect his brother, Mr. Larry himself, and also watch over windows." Greg said. It was my turn next. "I need to keep an eye on the second key." I said.

"Good. Now, the three of you, behave. And be careful." he said. We nodded at him and got into a car. "So you're from LA?" Greg asked me. "No, actually. I was born in New York, but then moved to LA after few years." and they nodded. "So what are your strengths?" Nate asked me. "Greg here, is the best computer genius I know. He was the one who led us on the mission from the base. I'm more of a gadget maker and also the best shooter, meaning I have great aim." he said. "What about you Kiara? Chief said that you're a tiger in a suit of a princess" asked Greg. "Oh well, I'm a computer geek. I make modifications to gadgets too, and I'm a fighter as well." I said, and shrugged.

"Cool" they said together. But before we could say anything else, we reached the venue. "Where the hell is Leo?" said Nate. "Who's Leo?" I asked Greg. "You thought we're the only guys did ya?" he said, eyes twinkling. "Leo is our best buddy. He was supposed to be here to meet you, but he's still mostly stuck in England." he whispered to me. "Oh. Ok?" I whispered back. "Yo Leo, are you even gonna come?" I see Nate speaking into his com link. A voice on the other side replies to him. "Seriously you're the worst. You were supposed to be here to meet the newest member of the crew. Did you tell Chief? Uh huh? Alright. We'll see you later."

"What excuse did he give this time Brother?" Greg asked Nate, almost laughing. This time? "His flight from England is delayed." "Was expecting something even more worse but alright." Nate said. We walked to the front door of a large party building. "Shall we Kiara?" Nate asked me. I nodded and stood in between the twins and we walked into the hall, keeping an eye on our surroundings. "Well, well, well, if it isn't my three favorite teenagers!!" said a voice. Wait, his favorite teens? What the hell? We turn around and see a man with a jolly face and a handlebar moustache. No doubt that that's Mr. Larry. Guess Nate saw my confusion and he said with a laugh. "That's our cover. Acting as his nephews and niece. Didnt Chief tell you that?" he asked me. "No I guess he left that part out" I whispered back. He came over to us and spoke in a whisper. "Have you all got your stuff? I'm suspecting an attack. Get into your posts. You're still early for now. Go around the house and find your way. BE safe. And, Agent Callisto, wouldn't it be difficult for you to battle in that wonderful gown. Surely it would be a pity if it gets spoilt." I looked down at it and smile. "I'll manage." He gave me a smile and gave us a nod to let us know that we can go and look around the house. "Give me a device check. Nate?" Greg trying to tie his watch to his wrist. "Keep your com links always online. Hit the emergency button on the wall of your posts if something goes wrong. We've got this. Let's split." He gave both of us a high five and we split. I walk towards the far end of the house and immediately find a message in a bottle. Something is invisible right here. I look at the watch on my wrist and click it. This girl creates her own gadgets remember? My watch has been filled with a thermal camera, scanner, camera, an emergency laser shooter and a prototype of the latest thing I'm working on. Creating my own holographic PA. It's fun to have someone to talk to when no one is actually next to me. Plus she can help me on our missions. Anyway, I made a digital copy of the area around the house and also marked the windows and doors.