Xander found himself walking down an empty street. Every building on either side of him seemed deserted or destroyed. The street itself was eerily quiet but Xander walked on. To what purpose was he heading? Xander himself could not tell, he only knew that he was supposed to walk and that is what he did, he walked on. Suddenly, it felt as if he was being watched. The hair at the back of his neck stood in anticipation. Xander turned quickly but saw no one behind him. Maybe he was only mistaken. But as he turned to the path he was following, he was surprised to see a figure standing there dressed all in black with a hood lowered on his face. "One way or the other, I will get that ring. One way or the other I will have my way." The mysterious figure sneered. "Go Xander." Another voice would shout from afar, urging him on in urgency. "The weapon Xander! Find the weapon!" This new voice would yell. Before Xander could make a move, the mysterious figure would reach out and choke him wit

"You are invited to attend Mr James' soiree which is held tomorrow evening at 8pm. Don't be late." Xander read the message out loudly. His eyes immediately went to Lina's face after reading the note. "A soiree?" Xander asked. "Yea it's a kind of evening party." Lina replied. "Of course I know what it is.. But still a soiree? Immediately after he's left jail?""I know right?" Lina nodded. "Knowing my father well, I know that he's up to something here.""Maybe an important message he needs to pass across?""It's called a party Xander, we won't be the only people in attendance. The question is, should we attend this?"Xander thought silently for a while. It was clear that he was having conflicting thoughts at this moment but after a while, he steadied himself. "I think we should honour this invitation." He said. ***In another place a figure lurked in the shadows patiently waiting. The night breeze rustled the leaves softly and the mysterious figure shifted uncomfortably, she had wait

Mr James stood at the top of the stairs overlooking the huge room with its gathering. He also wore a long white coat with matching trousers and shoes. In his mouth was a huge Cuban cigar and at his side stood the ex Mayor, Sebastian. Sebastian was also clad richly in a white suit. At his neck, a golden tie clip shined brightly and the toes and heels of his shoes were laced with gold as well. "Welcome, welcome you all to this great gathering." Mr James spoke out to the crowd. "At this moment I have but one command only, enjoy yourself." He clapped his hands together signalling the music to continue. The soft music continued together with the chink of glasses and chatter. Mr James descended the stairs with Sebastian beside him, the latter's shoes sounding loudly on the marbled floor. Servants bowed and parted quickly as Mr James made his way straight to the head of the crowd and sat down, his eyes never looking towards Xander's direction. However, Sebastian made his way straight to

"She needs help, Doctor!" Xander yelled, his cry of urgency plunging the Doctor into action immediately. "Bring her in quick!" Dr Rasher called as he quickly stepped aside allowing them to enter. Doctor Rasher directed them to his guest room where Lina was carefully laid on the bed. Dr Rasher went to work immediately examining Lina and Xander stood at the side breathing heavily as he watched. In his mind, Xander hoped that nothing happened to Lina. Xander hoped that Dr Rasher would be able to figure something out even though he himself could not. "Wait in the living room." Dr Rasher instructed him suddenly. "No.. I'm not going anywhere. I'll not leave her." Xander protested, clearly disturbed at the notion of leaving Lina. "Xander I can't do my work very well when you're pacing there in an agitated manner." Doctor Rasher replied calmly. "I need space."Xander stopped and thought for a while before finally leaving the room, closing the door behind him. Once he stepped out, the fi

"Look closely at that guy who attacked the mayor. It is him." The cab driver argued. The leader of the gang of thugs turned back and glared at Xander. He scanned Xander in his fierce gaze from the latter's head down to the toes. "Are you the man this thing speaks of?" He inquired loudly."No sir. I'm not." Xander replied hastily, ceasing this opportunity to wriggle himself out of the trouble he faced."Search him." The leader ordered and immediately, two of the thugs moved forward to search Xander. They searched his pockets and any space he had on himself thoroughly but all they found was just a meagre amount of money."This is the only thing we could find, Boss." One of the men said as he held out the money to their leader. The leader snatched it angrily from him and stuffed it into his pockets."So I'm free to leave now right?" Xander inquired hopefully.But the leader's back was turned to him at the moment. "I'll deal with you later." The leader said to the cab driver who had brou