All Chapters of The Nexus Point : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

MAXINE I felt like I'd been running on a treadmill for hours, my legs aching and my lungs burning. But it wasn't just physical exhaustion - it was mental and emotional too. The tests they'd been putting me through were designed to push me to my limits, to see how much I could endure.I'd been poked and prodded, scanned and examined. They'd thrown everything at me, from psychological evaluations to physical challenges. And through it all, I'd been forced to wear this stupid blue point collar that suppressed my powers.But the worst part was yet to come. They led me to a small room, where a nurse was waiting with a syringe. Large enough to scare an animal. "Time for a blood test, Max," she said, her voice cheerful but her eyes cold.I tried to relax, but my heart was racing. I hated needles, and the thought of them sticking one in my arm made me queasy, I tried to nuzzle my way out with terror building inside of me but I was strapped tight on that bed. I added straps to the list of thi

NIKLAUS I stood in the dimly lit hallway, my mother McKenna's eyes shining with a mix of worry and determination as she gazed up at me."Klaus, be careful," she whispered, her voice trembling slightly. "You and your team are taking a huge risk by going into that facility. But I know you have to try. Max needs you."I nodded, feeling a surge of resolve. "We'll get her out, Mom. I promise."McKenna's eyes searched mine, as if looking for any sign of doubt or hesitation. But I knew she wouldn't find any. I was determined to rescue Max, no matter what it took.My team was waiting for me outside, their faces set with determination. Jax, Lena, Eric, and Pen - we'd all been through so much together, and I knew I could count on them to have my back.McKenna reached out and grasped my arm, her grip tight. "Come back to me, Klaus," she whispered. "All of you, come back to me."I smiled, trying to reassure her. "We will, Mom. We'll be back before you know it, with Max safe and sound."McKenna n

NIKLAUS As I held Max, I expected her to look relieved and happy to see someone coming to rescue her, I was damn wrong. But instead, she resisted, pushing me away with a look of confusion and fear."Who are you?!" she yelled, her voice shaking with a show of energy I didn't think she still had, tugging and forcing her way out of my hand.I didn't have time to explain, not with the alarms blaring and the agents closing in. "I'm here to help you, Max!" I said, trying to keep my voice calm. "We have to get out of here, now!" I tried calming her down a loud shriek from her followed as a surge of energy crossed through her screams launching me to the other side of the room even breaking the glass slide doors. She was powerful and extremely stubborn, I should have never taken off her collar. I had prepared for something like this. I had a smaller one for her feet and I was definitely going to use it. Before I could collect myself she was already gone, running her way through the hallway

ARLOI stood in front of the camera, my expression grave and concerned. Behind me, the cityscape of New Eden gleamed in the sunlight, a stark contrast to the darkness I was about to unleash."Ladies and gentlemen of New Eden," I began, my voice somber. "I come to you today with a grave announcement. Maxine Wilson, the young woman with extraordinary abilities beyond an NX-5, has escaped from our facility."I paused, letting the weight of my words sink in."But this is not just a simple escape," I continued, my voice dripping with concern. "Maxine has used her powers to break free, and we have reason to believe that she was aided in her escape by rogue elements from Vortex the resistance group. They are brainwashing people to think we are posing a threat to them when that is not the case. I have footage of Maxine using her powers" I notioned for the clip of Maxine to play and it began to display behind me and I gave way for the video to be shown. I shook my head, my expression sorrowfu

MAXINE I wandered through the corridors, my eyes scanning the unfamiliar surroundings. I had been here for a day now, but I still couldn't shake off the feeling of unease after McKenna's explanation. Everywhere I looked, I saw strangers, people who seemed to know more about me than I knew about myself.As I turned a corner, I stumbled into a tall, imposing figure. His eyes locked onto mine, and I felt a jolt of electricity run through my body. It was the man who had rescued me from Synod."Well, well, well," he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Look what we have here. The little bird who's finally awake."I narrowed my eyes, my anger simmering just below the surface. "And look what we have here," I retorted, my voice laced with venom. "The arrogant jerk who thinks he's a hero, you know a lot of things could have been avoided if you had told me who you were."Klaus chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "And yet you seemingly saw the need to throw to the other side of the r