Ash then unconsciously gripped the pendant and lifted his head to meet Alexander' gaze.
"Ash, that pendant. It was . . . beautiful. I have never seen a perfect angel carved and used as a pendant's necklace." Alexander said as he continued to stare at the necklace with amusement reflected on his eyes.
"Ah Yes. It was given to me by partner, it was formerly Team but for some reason, he gave it to me."
"Is Team your boyfriend?" Ash nearly choked at the sudden question of Alexander as he stared at him in disbelief.
"What oh no! How could you, why would you think and ask about that? Of course not!" Ash was blushing furiously as he tried to regain himself from Alexander question. Alexander in return shrugged back and asked him further.
"Well, you two seems very close. Plus you said your partner gave that to you. So it only made sense that you two are in an intimate relationship."
"No! God
"Ash-" Alexander tried to stop him from saying more, as he could feel the pain that emerged through Ash as he was regaining those dreadful memories back. But Ash shook his head and heard nothing as he continued to burst everything out."Jess and Team were the only ones who remained in the their family bloodline. The two of them were so closed together despite their almighty egos. After all, it was just the two of them that was left in this world. But then now that Jess was gone, Team was left with nothing. He was the only sole his family that survived in this era. He couldn't bear it. He wanted his sister to live in his memories as an immortal one. That Jess was just out there somewhere, that one day she would come again. He didn't want to be reminded of it. He tried giving out this necklace to anyone, but he doesn't want to break down in front of other everytime he was being reminded with the pendant. And so he gave it to me.""He gave it to his so
"What is your question once again, beautiful? You really need to ask me straight questions as I will never understand you." Alexander said as Ash felt his lips formed a smirk beneath his ear. 'Oh the bastard! He was truly enjoying my torture!' Ash cried on his thoughts as he tried to recollect his thoughts to retaliate at the beautiful man in front of him."Why are you in that club? Did you know that they were using drugs? Are you also a drug addict?" Ash finally had the courage to voice out his thoughts and just like that, Alexander lifted his head and leaned away from him. They were staring for a few seconds as the lustful tension between them was slowly fading."You wound me, Ash. Do you really think as magnificent as me will take a risk to destroy my oh so delicious body that everyone will die for? Drugs will definitely do me no good. It will make my luscious kissable lips darken like a dead one. It will make my body as dry as a cactus on a dess
"What do you mean Ash?" Alexander asked him as he looked at him intently. Ash blushed worsened as he would be forced to tell this gorgeous man of how inexperience he was with intimate relationships and touches."I – uh, I've never done this before. I never have a boyfriend, I- I'm new to all of this?""You mean, you're a complete virgin?" Alexander clarified as his eyes narrowed in amusement."Ye- yeah, you can say that." Ash groaned as he answered back with embarrassment written all over his face. He couldn't believe he just said out loud to someone else how inexperienced he was."But earlier, you were closed into having a sex with that man. Heck, you're even seducing him. And you look very natural and expert with it. What are you trying to say Ash? You know, you're a horrible liar. You can't honestly expect me to believe you're a complete virgin when you practically offered yourself to someone a while ago." Ash bl
Alexander carefully and silently released himself from Ash entanglement and slid off from the couch to roam around Ash apartment. From the living room where they were located he could see the weapons as well as the pictures Ash and his group had. He and Team seemed really closed, together with his group. His gaze followed every picture that was displayed when he caught glimpse of the one picture that was on the back. He noticed that the picture frame was being turned upside down. Curiosity washed over him as he picked up the upside-down picture.Alexander froze as he took in the picture. It was the picture of Ash group, together with Jess and others. Alexander' jaw tensed as he gritted his teeth and a furious rage immediately washed across him. His hands were trembling as the memories of the past was starting to resurface once again. At that moment he remembered Ash words playing on his head. Yes, they were also a victim of the tragedy, but they didn't know a soul a
"Huh! So he's our Donna now? Do you really think he would accept being the Donna if he knows he's dating his mortal enemy?""Well, he already claimed himself as my Donna before I had the opportunity to claim him myself. I gotta say, he is the one fit to become my Donna and the Donna of the Black Wolf's Clan." Alexander chuckled as he sensed Melo was frowning in confusion on the other line."What do you mean? Did he already know you are the King of Black Wolf's Clan?" His friend asked him cautiously, in fear that their plan will be in a total disaster before it even started."Well, he already have the Donna's crest with him. So from now on, I suggest you guys' better respect and take care of your Donna." Alexander finally revealed that made Melo gasped in shock."He has Alexandra clockwork angel?" Melo asked with shock clearly heard from his voice. He had acquainted with Ash and his group multiple times before but he
"Roger boss. It is the upfront protocol of the clan when our members got captured. But it doesn't mean they will not be punished, Alexander. They've endangered the whole clans as well as our plan. Our plan that we worked hard to prepare for 3 years.""I know. Don't worry, everything is under control. We are going to pursue that plan we devise three years ago. Make sure you signed our work later. We need your ability in calligraphy tonight. And everything- Alexander paused as he was watching the chess board in front of him intently."Everything, every pieces has fall into their rightful places now.""Alright. We trust you Alexander, we may didn't understand these impromptu actions we're dealing right now but that's part of the fun. Dealing with unforeseen and unexpected scenario and still sticking to the plan. But one thing I truly didn't understand was why you need to expose yourself to them. You do understand because of the report
"This place gives me the creeps," Melo complained distastefully, glancing around at the numerous tombstones cracking through the city ground."Feel free to bail," Melo grumbled. "Saves us from having to listen to you whine.""Keep talking, idiot," Melo hissed. "I'll silence you once and for all.""Enough," Jordan cut in. "We have one hour to complete the mission. Let's focus the bloodshed on the miscreants inside, shall we?"Melo shot him a glare before walking towards the front gate of the cemetery. He approached the large headstone in front of them and eyed it from top to bottom. It was larger than the others in the cemetery, completely conspicuous. For human eyes it seemed an ordinary, White Wolf's Clan cemetery, where the their tomb lies. But the Black Wolf's Clan knew better the secret that rested underneath it: Their city, an underground fortress that housed the soldiers and notorious criminals who committed a
In a normal situation what they did would alarmed the whole town and endangered the whole Clan. But with the City, it was a different case. To protect what was entombed inside, the City had been built to withstand the effects of any earthquake, and it had also been soundproofed to protect its secrets from the civilian. But it was these qualities that now proved to be a great disadvantage. The forces of the outside world were complete shut out, but that meant everything associated with the City was trapped and isolated inside, including the screams of its occupants. Screams and shrieked erupted through the underground city but no one, except them, was able to hear it."It's showtime!" Jordan roared as the whole group chorused with a synchronized "aye". They quickly jumped towards the city with scorching fire beneath it. Not even caring that they were landing on the ground with 10 feet distance. The Black Wolf's Clan were already used to this kind of
The four of them stood frozen as their eyes shifted back and forth between Ash and Seth. The room was filled with silence as they digested the information about what was going on."The Queen of the Shadow Clan? What the hell is going on, Ash?" Ash released a heavy sigh as he shared a knowing look with Seth. Seth nodded as he went into his room and grabbed his laptop."Okay, before we begin this, shall we all take a seat while Seth is gathering up his things?"The four of them stared at Ash in confusion before they nodded reluctantly and went to find an available seat. After a few minutes a pair of small, quick steps rushed downstairs. Seth came in as he sat on the chair near the table and set up his laptop. After sorting out the information he gathered he turned his laptop to the audience. Four sets of eyes stared at his laptop and widened their eyes as they recognized the symbol.The f
Five hours have passed since Ash let Rose and the group roam around the city. He walked to the kitchen room of the apartment they rented and poured himself a cup of black coffee to make his system more alert. He just woke up from his sleep. The moment Alexander left, he immediately went to the nearest bedroom. The breeze of hot, humid air was making him weak. At first he thought he would enjoy the cold air around Wausau, since the city is covered with hemi boreal forests, not to mention their location is near the great Wausau River. But then he was wrong, he forgot to check that the temperature around the city during May is rising fast to higher temperatures. And because the heat was weakening his body, combined with the exhaustion he feels on his mental and emotional state, he allowed himself to finally have some sleep.But he didn't regret it at all. It was the best five hour sleep he had in his life, considering the tough situation they're in. And now
"Afraid I might change my mind?" Ash said before he heard the door slam shut. Ash was about to stand and turn around to head for the bed when the door slightly opened once again and there revealed the figure of Alexander."Are you sure you aren't coming, darling? It's boring to be here all alone, you know. I assure you, you will enjoy touring around Wausau.""Thank you for being thoughtful, Alexander. But really, I am fine. I seriously just want to sleep today. I am tired and exhausted. Maybe some other time, if we will have one. I promise then I won't be a killjoy anymore and join the fun. It's just that right now—"Ash statement was interrupted when he suddenly felt a pair of warm arms wrap around him."I know. I know you're too stressed today, Ash. But please don't push yourself. You can share this burden with us, you know. We're all in this together. And your sister is right, you need to loosen up. This case takes a to
The next morning, everyone was busy as bees as they unpacked their things, setting up the tools and the information they gathered for their investigation."Ah! God I am dead tired! You know, we all deserve to have some break. We will not start commencing an operation until tonight. Why don't we gift ourselves with roaming around the place and enjoy it during the mean time? It would be a waste if we don't get to enjoy the beauty of Wausau." Rose whined as she sat on the sofa and let out a heavy sigh."No can do, Rose. I am sorry that your first case is nothing but a shitty one like this. But as soon as possible we need to stop the Balck Clan. By tonight, I want us to be fully prepared in case something will happen.""Ash I know how serious and critical our mission is. But can't we have some breath of fresh air? I think anytime soon I'll combust from suffocating on everything that's hanging around my head right now." Rose h
Thankfully, their seats were not too far from each other, they only need to turn around or tap on their colleague in the front row. The seating arrangement inside the train is composed of two columns, with an aisle of the center. 3 people can occupy per row on the right column while two people can occupy per row on the left. Since majority of them are already in a relationship, they chose the 2 person per row."Well, I doubt you both are still single. But for technicality purposes, let's say we get a 3 seat row because obviously, we already have couples in the group. Either of you wouldn't want to become a third wheel for the lovebirds, right?" Rose teased as she threw them a wicked smile when they were reserving their seats on the internet.Ash couldn't help but groan when of course, he is paired with Alexander in the seating arrangement, seeing as they're the only ones who are still "single"."Hey, how lo
Ash couldn't help but groan at the thought. He dropped his head in defeat when he suddenly felt a sharp pain on his forehead."Ouch!" Ash yelped as he massaged his forehead as it bumped into the front seat."Why so glum, plum?" Ash eyes widened as he heard the beautiful melody of Alexander silky voice. He lifted his head again and took in the exotic beauty of Alexander. He was wearing a white thin shirt with its three first buttons hanging open. It was so thin that Ash swore he could make out his lean torso. He wore black spiky pants that matched his spiky hair that was covered in silver glitter. All in all, Alexander was just as breathtaking as ever."Nothing. I guess I am just too stressed up nowadays." He said flustered as he could hear Alexander footsteps coming towards him. Not a minute later he was embraced with a warm pair of arms and a blush stained his cheeks when he felt a light damp around his forehead, signali
Ash certainly forgot about Alexander as well as their confrontation until he appeared on Thursday morning with five big suitcases with him. They were momentarily speechless because of the amount of baggage Alexander had to bring to go to Wisconsin. It's as if he's going for a trip around the world, not for an investigation."Ah, Alexander, just so you know, we are not going on a vacation trip. We are going for an investigation and mission. It's not that we will stay there for weeks, or months. We might even just stay there for a day or two, depending on the results of the mission. So I don't think you really need to bring so much stuff." Ash said as he raised his eyebrow nervously, he was a bit hesitant to voice out his concern to Alexander, afraid that he would be the object of his wrath. It happened to him once when he interrogated Rose about bringing way too many clothes on their 3-day field trip and Rose gave him a very col
He sighed in defeat and let his shoulders down as he apologized to his siblings."I—I am really sorry. You guys don't need to suffer from this kind of cruel situation. You don't have to do it, you know. I can handle it. Plus, technically you're not adult warrior yet so you don't need to feel obliged to join me. I—""Cut the shit, Ash!" Ash gulped as he took in the deathly glare he received from both Rose and Simon."We already told you, didn't we? We're all in this together, Ash. Don't let that bastard falter your perception of yourself and our group. And no matter what you do, you can't change our decision. We are friends, goddamn it, you are my brothers Ash, and I, no, we will not leave you no matter what!"Simon screeched as he gave his brother a murderous look. The last thing he wanted is to be angry with Ash. He knew about Ash inferiority complex an
The past week had been such a wreck that Ash even managed to let the confrontation slip from his mind. They've been looking through the internet for transportation and accommodation options to be able to travel and stay in Wausau, Wisconsin where they can save the most money. Aside from that, they also had to bring some gadgets, maps and other tools they needed for investigation. Not to mention they needed to prepare for their basic needs, like food, personal expenses and weapons for fighting, and some extra medical supplies in case they got injured during the middle of the mission.Fortunately, Seth managed to convince their parents to give them some money to support their mission. It was never a problem reaching out to their parents for support as they loved their children more than the authority. But the hardest part was to give some support to them, without the Authority knowing. It was hard when all of their personal savings, accounts, assets and pr