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A world Apart (The alien Assassin) Chapter 20.
POV: Idealist.Fatima headed to the canteen with her new found friend. Saving her from the bullying of her fellow Martians has elevated her in Sima’s eyes.This was a new experience for Fatima, she had always been the one people rescued. Worse, Sima now practically worshiped her which worried her greatly.She had wanted to create a team where they all looked out for each other but as it was, Sima couldn't even look out for herself.“Her decision to form a team too was now looking impossible as everyone wanted to be seen with them.She had been rejected and laughed at by almost everyone she had had the courage to ask, for the past three days. For what she had observed, Sima was actually very intelligent but appeared to have no feeling of self confidence whatsoever. She felt like a babysitter as Sami tagged along behind her. The canteen was mixed unlike the dormitories and training room. Both genders are here so clashes were a normal occurrence.They both joined the queue in the fo
A world Apart (The alien Assassin) Chapter 21.
POV: No violence As they headed to the dormitory, Sima explained her views to Fatima but she couldn't understand.“It seemed that Sima belonged to a philosophy school of non-violence, so even though she could fight, she chose not to honor her pact. “So why are you here in the first place? Fatima asked angrily, wondering why someone in their right mind who could fight would allow themselves to be beaten up all because of some stupid theory.Sima sighed and patted Fatima, she didn't know how to convince her friend anymore.She had had this same reaction from her sister before she died. “Well, back when I didn't walk this path, I was one of the top cadets in the junior category of the country's army.“If you're wondering, yes, we recruit from an early age, 14. When the kadran invaded mars, it seems my stats from the army drawn from the national database qualified me to be here.That was when I had newly joined the NVM (Non-violence Movement), I tried to talk my way out of it, but i
A world Apart (The alien Assassin) Chapter 22.
POV: Number 38There was a tense atmosphere in the kadran training institute. “It was the day for the second phase of the Elimination round and trainees all headed to the main hall. The last time they had all gathered formally at the hall was two months ago when they had first arrived.Fatima walked in with Sima to the hall, they were arguing about the nature of tests. In the past month, they've gotten closer, Sima was her only friend and ally though she had not reviewed her past to her.Sima has respected her decision and avoided any topic related to her family. She had been grateful to her for her understanding since she didn't want to remember anything about Hassan again.Mysteriously, her talisman had continued glowing for weeks. It had burned through the concrete floor of her room and was embedded there like a fixture.“She guessed it had something to do with Hassan but she didn't know what it was. She had not seen or heard from them since the warehouse and she was glad to
A world Apart (The alien Assassin) Chapter 23.
POV: Exams 2Fatima felt her whole body tense up as she saw Advisor Thadron. She looked around for Hassan but she didn't see him among his escorts.She wondered what plan he had for coming to the institute. “It seems he sensed her eyes on him because their eyes collided and he smiled at her. She clenched her fists in hate and her whole body shook.” “Are you okay? You're shaking, Sima asked besides her snapping her line of sight and saw Advisor Thadron.“Oh, you don't like him. Yeah, me too, though he's supposed to be very smart.“I found him a bit arrogant, don't let him get to you, " Sima said, tugging her hands and urging her not to look back.“27 and 16, Master Yedder’s voice boomed out.A lanky boy and a petite girl both came out from the line and face each other.Master Yedder theatrically pressed a button on the judges table and a fighting ring popped out of the around the opponents, Startling them and making the boy lose balance as he fell to the ground which had now change
A world Apart (The alien Assassin) Chapter 24.
POV; He must not squealThe next day after exams, felt the full weight of what she did. It seemed defeating the kedran made her many enemies for her.She thought that the other race would be proud of someone for defeating the kadran, but she was wrong.Apparently Daxon, as she learnt was the boy's name, vowed revenge and had marked her.No one wanted to be seen supporting her so she was alone. Even Master Yedder had been cold to her in the morning. He had matched her with a strong opponent in their sparring class who promptly defended her. “I knew it, you were just lucky yesterday, " he said to her as she layed on the ground in pain from the beatings.Master Krim had been nice to her which she suspected was because he wasn't from kedran and secretly hated the kedrans for their dominance even though he worked for them.After he found out her natural talent for nativation and calculation, his subject, his adoration for her increased. Only Mistress Kishra seemed unconcerned, Fatima
A world Apart (The alien Assassin) Chapter 25
POV: The Hut.Hassan fell on a Sandy path from the sky. Strangely he felt no pain.He had been traveling for some time and he had felt suffocated in times as his consciousness traversed planets to get to earth.“He looked around, the place was faintly familiar. Then he remembered that this was his village where he had discovered more about his powers.He heard a rustle in the bushes around him and quickly turned around. Small boys walking in a queue emerged onto the path carrying various calabashes on their heads.“It meant that there was a stream nearby, he thought.As they got nearer, he shifted for them to pass. He waited for them to acknowledge him but they all went by without looking in his direction. “Hey, aren't you great? He shouted at them and reached out to grab the last boy that passed him. To his surprise, his hands went through the boy's body and produced no effect on him as the boy went on unknowingly.“Silly me, how could I have forgotten, " he thought, tapping his
A world Apart (The alien Assassin) Chapter 26.
POV: The Infirmation.For the past two weeks, Fatima had been hospitalized in the school infirmary. The beatings she had received from Daxon had been several.She had broken two ribs and bruises all over her body, “Sima came every day to see her and update her on everything that happened in class.She constantly blamed herself for not accompanying her on the day she was set up, to which Fatima told her not to be hard on herself.Sima was so angry when she had found her unconscious that she had reported the incident to Master Yedder, surprisedly, he had waved it aside and dismissed her coldly.“It seemed his actions was fuled by Fatima's victory over Daxon at the exams. Fatima had been watching the lessons on a projected hologram in her ward.It was compulsory for sick patients to follow up on their lessons in the institute as long as they were conscious.“She was tired of the infirmatory, the food was more horrible than the canteen’s own and all the doctors wore stern faces.She ha
A world Apart (The alien Assassin) Chapter 27.
POV: The Girl From Earth.The news quickly spread throughout the school; a trainee had been smothered in her sleep the night before. Students debated on who it was, but majority agreed that it was the girl from earth.The infirmary had been delayed out of bounds to the trainees. Master Krim wore a grave face throughout the day while Master Yedder and Mistress Kishra carried on with their usual stern faces.Sima was very worried, she couldn't concentrate in class as she feared that the rumors were true.Her only suspect was Daxon, she would have to corner him after class, the prob was if he would be alone. As the class ended Mistress Kishra shouted the need to research on her subject to them.Sima saw Daxon walking along. It seemed his gang had left him. She walked behind him and waited for an opening.“She found it when he searched his pocket and turned back towards the class, he had forgotten something.She waited outside for Mistress Kishra to leave, when she did, she smiled to
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Chapter 60.
POV; True Love,(The End)It was Prince Fin, he sounded weak and desperate. “Please don't, don't make me do this,” he said.Fatima and Nasty exchanged horrific glances. They had to act fast, they both broke into the room and overpowered the guards. Fatima grabbed the magic book, while Nasty helped him to his feet.“We need to go, now!” Fatima Shouted.They made a run for it, but the alarm has already been raised. The Empire's troop footsteps were on their trail, hot on their heels. Fatima and Nasty fought fiercely, their skills honed by years of training as assassins. They moved in perfect synchronization, dodging blaster fire, disabling guards, and clearing parts for their escape. Prince Fin, weakened by his captivity and the use of his powers, stumbled at times, but Fatima and Nasty supported him, determined to get him out safely.As they made their way through the corridor of the stronghold, the Empire's troops closed in front of the sides. Fatima's heart pounded in her chest as she
Chapter 59
POV; The prince.She burst through the door and into the palace courtyard, where she found Nasty waiting for her. “What's going on?” Nasty asked, concern etched on her face.“Prince Fin is in danger,” Fatima gasped. “We've to find a way to help him.”Nasty nodded, and the two of them took off towards the palace dungeon. As they ran, Fatima explained what happened in the throne room. We need to find a way to get past the guards to free prince Fin, she said in her voice tense.They arrived at the dungeon and saw that the guards were stationed outside the entrance. Fatima knew that they had to act fast, or it would be too late. She closed her eyes, taking a deep breath, and focused hee mind. She concentrated on her system, calling forth her powers.As she opened her eyes, she felt a surge of energy coursing through her body. She lifted her hands and pointed at the guards, and a blot of energy shit out, knocking them off their feet. Nasty ran forwards and finished them with her dagger.
Chapter 58
POV; The magic book Fatima had never felt so nervous in her life. She and Nasty had just arrived at the Assassin's guild, and they were about to start their training. She had always been a fast learner, but she knew that this was going to be different. This was going to be a matter of life and death. She looked over at Naty, who seemed to be taking everything in stride. Nasty was a natural assassin and Fatima couldn't help but feel a little envious. But she knew that she had to focus on herself and her own training. Their instructor, Master Yedder, greeted them at the entrance. He was an imposing figure, with broad shoulders and a stern expression. Fatima tried not to let his presence intimidate her.“Welcome, young ones,” he said in a deep voice. “I am master Yedder and I'll be your next instructor for the next few years.”“The next few years?” Fatima thought to herself. But she hadn't realized that their training would take that long.“First thing first” master Yedder said. “We'v
Chapter 57
POV; Fleeing.Hassan sat beside the old lady in Nexus, listening intently as she spoke of principals he must captivate to find the path to enlightenment. The Aged one spoke of compassion, wisdom, and self awareness, and how they were essential to achieving enlightenment.Hassan soaked up her words, feeling them resonate within him. He had always believed that the pursuit of knowledge and understanding was a noble goal, and he had sought it his entire Life. But now, as he sat beside the old woman, he realized that his quest for enlightenment was not just about knowledge, but about self discovery.“Compassion, wisdom, and self-awareness,” Hassan repeated, committing the words to memory. “How do I cultivate these principles?The old woman smiled. “Compassion is the ability to empathize with others and understand their suffering. To cultivate compassion, you must practice kindness and generosity towards all,. even those who may have wronged you. You must learn to see the interconnectednes
Chapter 56
POV; Darkness Hassan narrowed his eyes, studying the aged one with suspicion. He had encountered many strange beings and faced numerous challenges in his journey through different timelines, so he had learned to thrust his instincts. There was something about this mysterious woman that made him uneasy.“What do you want from me, Aged one?” Hassan demanded, his voice tingling with defiance.The woman smiled, a knowing and enigmatic expression on her face. I've been watching your journey Hassan. You possess a power like any other, and your presence disrupts the balance of the realms. I brought you here to offer you guidance.Hassan crossed his arms, not fully convinced. “Guidance?” Why should I trust you, and what is this place?The Aged one gestured to the surroundings. This is Nexus, a space between realms where beings like us exist. As for trust, I understand your skepticism. But I assure you, I have no ill intentions towards you. I am here to help you understand and control your ne
Chapter 55
POV; Claustrophobia Hassan looked at the peopl coming and scaled the wall close to him. As he ran, he could hear the anger shouts of his pursers. They were hot on his heel and he knew it was only a matter of time before they caught up with him. He saw a shimmering portal once again. His heart rebelled against entering yet another portal which led to an unknown but he has no choice With a leap, he flew into the Portal head on. For a few seconds everything was blurry. He felt himself being pulled into a different direction and could see flashes of different timelines passing by. It was like he was down a long tunnel, and he didn't know when he would hit the bottom.Eventually, the motion stopped, and he found himself standing on a solidarity ground. He looked around and saw and saw that he was in a forest, but it wasn't the one he had left. The three were taller, and the leaves were different shades of green. He knew that he had arrived in another timeline, but he had no idea where
Chapter 54
POV; Nasty 2Fatima couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to the strange girl than met the eye. Nasty was different from the other students she had encountered. She was intelligent and resourceful, and there was something about her that suggested she had a resilience and determination that was rare in someone so young. She couldn't help but think that Nasty would be a valuable addition to the rebel group. However, she knew that Master Krim would be notoriously cautious when it comes to recruiting new members. He had high standards and she guessed he would put potential recruits through rigorous tests before accepting them into the group. Despite her reservations, Fatima decides to approach master Krim about something nasty. She made her case for the Young girl, highlighting her intelligence and her ability to survive on the street. To Fatima's surprise , Master Krim agreed to meet with nasty.“You're kidding right?” she asked, surprised at him.”“No, I'm not. I trust you
Chapter 53
POV; The timeline “Is he awake yet?“Not sure, pull some water on his face to revive him…’“He'll wake up on his own, go back to your post. You all allowed him to escape in the first place.There was feeble protests by the other voice at this but they soon died down and one by one and very soon, they dispersed to their duty post.Hassan heard all this from his position in the ground. He had woken up a long time but he was yet to open his eyes. He was trying to place where he was firstly.“It seems it was back to his father's hut because the last thing he could remember before he passed out was his face. He could sense that the man was still standing there, watching him for signs of revival. But he was good at mimicry so he feigned it. It seems the old man got tired of was satisfied with what he saw him walking away from the place. He opened his eyes slightly and peeked. The sight that met his eyes made him jerk away in surprise. His grandfather was still standing there, he hadn't l
Chapter 52
POV; Naty.You've been down ever since we came back from that test. What exactly did the woman do to you?” Sima asked Fatima as they walked back to the dormitory.Fatima was oblivious to her question and she was occupied in her own thoughts. “Fatima!” Sima shouted into her ears, startling her.“What happened?” you don't have to be loud, Fatima siad, snapping at her as she responded.“You didn't respond at first. I was asking if the woman did anything to you and the reason why you're down. You seem to be searching for something. Your eyes are roaming around.“Nothing is the matter with me, " Fatima said off handley.“I knew you'd say that. Typical of you to lose yourself” sima said frowning.Fatima wasn't listening again but she was caught up in her head. It felt like a part of her was missing. She didn't know how to chess the knight piece disappeared but she was sure that it had been stolen. There was no other explanation for it. Strangely, she missed the presence of Yuki and felt s
