As they arrived in the Clan room Ash immediately felt the heavy tension in the air. In the front stage a big screen was set up and projected the Head of the San clan in deep conversation with the head.
"How big the damaged being done in LA headquarter?"
"It was a total disaster Sir. The headquarter was on fire, John and her wife died from the attack. Plus the Bonson children were badly injured. And one Bonson boy was missing." At the mention of the Blackthorns Ash felt the harsh squeezed on his hand done by Ally. He tilted his head to the side and saw that Ally with a tensed muscle, clenched jaw, and a gritted teeth. Ally couldn't blame her. Her lover was part of the Bonson family and to know what happened with the family of her loved one must be painful. Even though Honey was technically safe, still she shared in her misery as he knew that Honey was in misery right now.
"And who is this young man missing?"
"It was Mark Bonson. We believed he was captured by the Black Wolf's Clan." Everyone gasped with pure rage as soon as those words left the Head lips.
"Damn those Black Wolf's Clan member! They should really be killed!"
"They don't have souls! The punishment must be delivered to them!"
"I hope they'll die and rot in hell!" Several White Wolf's Clan member had started voicing out their frustrations and rage. Murmurs started to arise but then his father suddenly shouted at the room.
"Keep quiet everyone! The interrogation is on-going." Just like that, everyone had gone quiet as they listened attentively to the information given by the San clan.
"How were the children? Did they already had the immediate medical attention already?"
"Yes Sir. Our Wolf's medics already tended their wounds. At the mean time the survivors are staying here in San clan. And sir, during the attack, we have found some items that were very . . . disturbing."
"What is it?" Before his father could question the Head Consul Clare suddenly asked.
"Here." Then the screen displayed several photographs. One was a picture of a pair of wings and a dungeon. The other one was two letters. An inverted B and W. Next to the two letters were D and C. The last one was a crumpled paper of the 4 C's.
"I still didn't know what the photographs meant but one thing I noticed was the letters. The W.D.C."
"Washington D.C." Jones immediately said as if he just solved the two photographs.
"Yes. Though we still don't have strong evidence on it. But we simply cannot just ignore this. Not after what happened in the London Enclave years ago. Not after the L.A was attacked in the same day the London Tragedy happened."
"It seems the Washington is their next target."
"Correct. We all know that United States is a powerful country the same as London. Now that the London Enclave was successfully annihilated by the Black Wolf's Clan, the United Nations decided to transfer the other headquarters here in America."
"But, why don't they just target us here in New York? The main headquarter and the core operations of the clan is here in New York. If they wanted annihilation of our clan, they could just simply attacked here like they did before." One of the senior Wolf stood and asked the Council.
"That is one good question. But then they do know that the security measures have tripled up there in New York since the tragedy happened. So if they planned to attack New York it won't be that easy. Attacking Washington on the other hand, is the smartest thing to do. The Black Wolf's Clan loves terrorism. And the best way to scare the people would be to attack its main pillar." Almost everyone in the room nodded in agreement at what the Head explained.
"Though this is still a preliminary findings but we simply cannot ignore this Clare." Jones turned and stared at the Clare.
"Indeed. We must protect the Washington and the White House. Especially that the LA attack is very near to the Washington." The head turned towards the audience in the room once again and faced her warrior.
"Though I wanted every one of you to take a copy of the report, the photographs, all the other evidence gathered by the San Clan. I wanted you to dig further on what are the evidence meant, and the intention of the King of Black Wolf's Clan. And most of all, I am hoping this time we will know who are the new leaders of the notorious King." Everyone had gone silent as the words of the head finally sunk into their minds. Ash had to admit, no one knows a soul who were the new king of the Black Wolf's Clan. It's as if the whole Clan protected that secret wholeheartedly. And the killings and terrorism activities of the King right now was worse than the previous one.
"The other reason I wanted you to investigate and examine the evidence is because all of you, adult Wolf's will be divided into groups and you will take turns in guarding the Washington. If any of you had findings and updates you will report it to the entire members so that the next who will be designated in the area is going to act accordingly."
"Yes ma'am!" All of them replied to the head eagerly.
"Then, the meeting is adjourned. More details will be sent via fax and email so please be updated." The Wolf got dismissed and Ally hurriedly went to the side of her mother. Ash bet she was going to ask about the Borson condition. Ash then walked towards the hallway when he heard someone."I just hope I won't be in the same group as this faggy Wolf!" Braze Bamree spat at him as he punched him hard in his shoulders. Ash flinched at the horrible pain from the punch but didn't let it show to him. He just decided to step back and gave a way even though all he ever wanted was to punch the guy back. He just couldn't as he remembered his father's words the last time they talked, the day he was being disowned with his father, the day he came out to the world."You know I cannot accept your lifestyle son. You disgusted me, there is no Brandon in the history who has that kind of sickness. Plus you're my only son, you should continue our bloodline, not become
Alexander seated in his throne with legs crossed as he gazed on the clan members below him. They were all laughing and celebrating because of the success in their bombardment to the L.A headquarter. Not only that, they were able to capture potential men and women who will be used in dealing with the their clan activities. Just then the door suddenly opened that made everyone froze and tilted their heads into the entrance door. The representatives of the other two factions made their grand entrance with the leadership of Sam Well , the second Boss of the Black Wolf's faction. Alexander noticed a young boy being carried by Melo, the new representative of the Fary Wolf Clan faction. He noticed everyone had given an amused look into the young boy, they were feasting him off like a hungry beast who wasn't fed in a century."Melo, why did you let that young boy survived?""He wasn't the only one who survived, Alexander." M
"True. But we'll save the discussion of the young boy later. I need some reports from the three of you." The three of them nodded and they went to their respective seats. Since Sam was the second Boss and commander among the four factions, he spoke first."The bombardment mission in the L.A headquarter was successful. We managed to kill 90% of the White Wolf's Clan member there including the Head, John. We've managed to capture young boys and girls to be our slaves. We've also left those cryptic photographs for the White Wolf's Clan to investigate." A dangerous smile lit up in Alexander lips while hearing his report."Great! And what were the White Wolf's Clan response to the cryptic photographs?""They were shocked, once again to the attack we've done in the L.A headquarter that resulted to emergency Clan Meeting. They came to their initial conclusion that we're targeting the White House and the Washington D.C. Meanwhile, all
"Here." Jason opened the envelope he had carried a while ago. He started taking turns on the upper echelons seat and gave them the documents of the White Wolf's soldiers identity. For the Black Wolf's Clan to be able to know about the the new generation of White Wolf's Clan identity was an understatement. With their men's hiding in the White Wolf lair, the access of information was very easy. "One White Wolf's soldiers group consisted of five members. 3 boys, 1 girls and 1 gay." Jason caught Alexander attention as he raised his head and looked at him. His eyes were sparkling with amusement at what he heard. This news was very rare to be heard of among the White Wolf's Clan. 'Hmm. So even the White Wolf's Clan has its loopholes.' Alexander thought. "There is a gay White Wolf's in their clan?" He finally asked, before he was able to stop himself. He just couldn't stop his curiosity. This "gay" solider really caught his attention and intere
"Marky Bonson." Melo said as he laid the unconscious boy into the floor at the center of the stage. He then kicked the boy's stomach to awake him."Oh, yes. Marky Bonson. So?""I wanted him to swear his loyalty to the King. Since technically, he belongs to us.""No! I don't belong to the likes of you! You are all criminals! I am a White Wolf soldier!" Marky shrieked in pain as he struggled against the rope and handcuff that was binded in his hands and feet. Melo then step forward to get the blindfold that was covering his eyes. All of them stared in awe as they caught the glimpse of his wonderful, one of a kind heterochromatic eyes."You, young boy, should submit to the King. Or else, you will die.""I'd rather die than to be one of the likes of you! You killed and injured my family! You killed innocent people! You terrorize people! You were the ones who deserve to die and rot in
Ash groaned as he stared at himself in the mirror in his bathroom. He couldn't believe it was really happening. He was wearing a white tank top that showed his well-built muscles and exposed his neck and collarbone. He was wearing a black skinny pants that was too tight to his liking, showing up his long legs and made his rounded ass stood up. The clothes was clinging to him like a second skin. And he didn't like it one bit. He released a heavy sigh as he decided to step out of his bathroom and faced Rose.The moment he stepped out of the room he was met by a smirking Rose who was constantly nodding as if admiring her creation. 'You are his little creation now'. Ash mentally groaned."Damn, you're really hot brother! If I am gay I would take you right here right now." Rose purred as Ash rolled his eyes and his face blushed at her words.&
Team, Seth and Simon stood there in shock as they took in Ash appearance. Ash felt his cheeks flushed because he's not used to the attention they were giving to him. "Damn Ash. If I am gay I would surely fuck your brains out!" Ash blush worsened because of Seth statement. Team noticed this and smirked at him while the rest giggled, amused at Ash reaction. Ash playfully smacked his arm in response to his statement. "Seriously guy's stop this nonsense! I really don't know if you guys had made a plan for the 'operation' later. It seems you guys just wanted to tease me around. And I still didn't know what this operation all about and what is my participation with it!" "Jeez. Really, Ash, you're doubting my all mighty plan?" Team replied to him as he sat on his bed taking Seth on his side while Simon sat on a chair beside Rose. Ash rolled his eyes at him. Team may had a wonderful plan behind him but it always ended up i
"This symbol . . . it was included in one of the photographs the San Diego Clan gathered from the bombardment of the LA headquarter earlier." The room was filled with eerie silence and heavy tension as all of them widened their eyes in shock. Ash saw Team had fisted his hand and was slightly trembling because of the agony he felt every time he remembered what happened five years ago. In order to save the group from dwelling from the past, he decided to lighten up the mood and changed the topic. Even if it meant diverting the attention back to him and making him uncomfortable."But, you still didn't exactly told me what my participation is in your almighty plan, for the third time, if I might add. Why do I need to suffer with these get up!" Ash hissed while the tension in the room broke as they grinned and smirked at him."Oh, my dear brother, you need to put up with that outfit simply because the guy likes you." Rose replied to him. Ash gathered all
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