[ A WORLD FREE OF GAMES ] I heard Akuma's laughter ringing through the dim arena while I struggled to gather my thoughts. I glanced around and all I saw was complete darkness. The icy and burdensome chains around me served as a strong indication of the Cloak Master's complete control. I resisted them, but they remained immovable. The flickering light illuminated eerie shadows on the walls around me.The Cloak Master's voice echoed in the darkness as he greeted the individual returning. "Seems like you're in a bit of a pickle.""Stop being dramatics," I snapped, attempting to hide my fear with boldness. "What is it that you desire from me?"The Cloak Master emerged from the darkness, his aura just as intimidating. His cloak moved around him as if alive, and his eyes shone with a menacing gleam. "Fred, you have the potential." However, you do not possess the determination necessary to harness genuine power. I glared at him, my mind racing. I knew I couldn’t defeat Akuma, Alex, and Jon
{ A FRESH START} I got to Zack's home and saw Rosetta was still asleep. " You scared me." I said gently looking at Rosetta who was still asleep. " Shouldn't I be worried? can you tell me why my powers are not working?" Zack looked at my face and Judith stared too " Because the system is no more. I destroyed it after I managed to take down Akuma." I replied walking towards Rosetta's bed. " You did what?" Zack looked at me with surprised " Why would anyone want to destroy a system that doesn't give only wealth but also power?" Judith looked at me " Because, the concentration of the power in one hand can lead tyranny. Do you know what Akuma would have done with such a power?" I asked looking at Zack and then back at Judith " You destroyed him didn't you?" Zack folded his hand trying to know the reason why I had to let the system go. " I was able too defeat Akuma with the help of The cloak ninjas." I bowed my head down. " I know I was foolish to have joined hands with him but tha
{ The plan for revenge } Jonas dropped the call and looked at Alex with tearful eyes. "He had my father killed," he said, gently dropping the call. "F*ck!" Jonas shouted, slamming the phone to the ground. "We need to enter the system back. We can get more money and power to make Fred pay back for everything." Jonas looked at Alex's face. "I can't tap into the system." Alex paused, looking at Jonas's face. "You can't what?" Jonas looked at him in disbelief. "Do you think this has to do with Fred?" "I think he did something with the system when he had Akuma killed. I mean your father." Alex looked at him. "So, what is the plan here? We don't have the backing of the system, and you are basically useless to me. What have you got?" Jonas dropped the honorific with Alex. " What! Did you just talk to me rudely? You would be in jail right now if not for me. Do you think you can survive without me?" Alex shouted, walking closer to Jonas and looking at him in the face. The tension was palpab
{ THE REVENGE PLAN II }Alex and Jonas sped through the bustling city streets, the hum of the engine a stark contrast to the tense silence inside the car. Each was lost in their thoughts, planning their next move. The traffic lights blurred into streaks of red and green as they made their way towards Emily's apartment. They needed a plan, a way to regain access to the gaming system, and Emily was their best shot.They pulled up to Emily's apartment complex, a modern building with sleek glass windows reflecting the midday sun. Jonas killed the engine, and as they stepped out of the car, their minds focused on the task ahead."Let's go," Alex said, leading the way.They made their way up to Emily's apartment, and Alex knocked sharply on the door. It swung open almost immediately, and Emily stood there, her eyes wide with concern."Come in," she said, stepping aside to let them in. The apartment was cluttered with computer parts, wires, and screens displaying lines of code. Emily had bee
{ EMILY'S PLOT}Emily stood up, looking at Alex and Jonas. "It looks like I have to go now, boys," she said with laughter, seeing the look on their faces. "That didn't take more than..." Jonas paused and looked at Emily, who was busy getting her make-up. "You were going to say seconds," she smiled. "II told you she was good. We just need to find a way of getting more information about the system and trying to make Fred look like the enemy. Imagine what we could do with the power of the system without having to answer to anybody. No Akuma." Alex said it with a smirk."WWe need to make sure Emily is in. Do you think Flora is going to take Emily in?" Alex looked at Emily and back at Jonas."Have you met this guy? He doesn't discriminate. I bet he is going to say yes without even thinking twice." Jonas said it with laughter. "I am going to make Diana pay for her betrayal." He said he was walking out of the house to call Diana. Emily and Flora met at the cafe, and they both engaged in a
{ JONAS'S PLAN } Flora sighed, her eyes narrowing as she weighed Emily's words. "Okay, Emily. I'll talk to Fred. But understand this—if he says no, there's nothing more I can do. Your actions will speak louder than your words."Emily nodded fervently, wiping the last of her tears. "Thank you, Flora. I won't let you down, I promise."They parted ways, and Emily felt a flicker of hope. But she knew she had a long road ahead of her. She returned to Alex and Jonas, who were waiting for her back at the mansion."Did she buy it?" Jonas asked, leaning forward.Emily nodded. "Flora said she'd talk to Fred. But we need to be careful. She's suspicious."Alex smirked. "Suspicion won't matter once we have control of the system. We just need to keep them off balance until then."Emily didn't respond. Her mind was racing with the possibilities and the dangers that lay ahead. She knew she had to tread carefully if she wanted to succeed with the plan. The plan was simple. They need to know if I stil
{ BETTER DAYS IN THE CAMPUS}The university was becoming stable, with each student minding their own daily activities. I walked through the corridor of the university, and everywhere seemed peaceful. I decided to sit down, and I looked back to when I became a part of the university. I remember being nothing, a loner who had always thought of staying low throughout my days here. I looked up to catch some of the pretty girls staring at me, and I laughed. I was becoming more of an icon by the day, with many of the students looking up to me. I felt a hand over my eyes, and I smiled. "Rosetta," I whispered softly, trying to get up to my feet. The hand moved slowly away from my face, and I saw it was Davina. "I think I told you to stay the hell away from me." I shouted in anger. "But I don't want to, Fred. I realise my mistake, and I would like to make amends. Can't you just give me the chance for old-time sake?" Davina said it with a sorry face. "Do you think I can ever forget what you
{ JONAS BACK }The university semester was coming to an end. A lot of preparation was going on for the graduating students. My joy knew no bounds because I was finally stepping into society. But little did I know a brewing storm was ahead. Many of the students were busy tying loose ends. Many were saying their goodbyes already, while others were focusing more on their studies. I knew I wouldn't have the power of the system again, so I need to focus more on my arithmetic. So far, Emily has been behaving herself, and I noticed that I couldn't find Alex and Jonas inside the school. I was just coming out of my department when I met with Emily. "What about Jonas and Alex? I don't think I have seen them this semester." I raised my eye brows. "I don't know. I promise to tell you everything, but recently, I noticed Jonas had been . distant. Do you want me to help you track them?" Emily looked at me."Track them? I thought you said you knew everything about them. Why are you really here, Emi