OPPOSITES

Rescue Mission

CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, LAGOS

Dare stormed into his team's quarters, angry. He walked up to Lexi, who was busy operating his laptop.

“Hey Dare, I see you're here” Lexi greeted.

“Yeah I am. Dude, I need you to help me save her” Dare replied.

“I know bro. I've already done my tracking, but the Ninja probably took out every tracking devices off her.” The former replied, resting his gaze on his laptop.

“Oh shit. I hope this would work” Dare said and smiled, removing a USB drive from his pocket.

“What the hell did you do, man?” BJ asked, walking up to them with two cups of coffee in his hands.

“When I fought the Ninja, I pierced him with a little chip.” He replied.

“Cool, but he took everything in her out. So, how do you expect us to track him?” Lexi asked sarcastically.

“Yeah, I thought about that but psychologically, he has taken everything out of her and doesn't expect me to plant one on him, so he'll be confident” Dare explained and received a complimenting smile firm his teammates.

“But why was Polo offline?” He asked.

“She has a public bandwidth, she can be easily overridden.” BJ replied.

“Then make it private” Dare ordered.

“That means she cannot be easily transferred to other devices. Should in case you decide to transfer the software to a device, the device has to be brought here before she is installed on it” Lexi continued.

Dare stare at the floor, arms akimbo. He sighed and said. “Yes, do it. I can't risk it anymore”

“Okay, done. So let's check where the Ninja has taken your girlfriend to” Lexi chuckled, inserting the drive into the port of his laptop.

“She's not my girlfriend” Dare scoffed.

“Cool. I found it” Lexi announced and got up, grabbing the coffee and sipping it.

“Shit. Bobby guest hotel?” Dare groaned, smacking his head.

“Aww, what a perfect location. You could actually just visit your previous school.” Lexi stated and walked over to the wall. He shifted the portrait of the team on it, and the wall tore apart, revealing a load of guns.

“There's something fishy about the kidnap and also guys, the Ninja is Kabala. So be ready for one hell of a rescue mission” Dare announced.

BJ and Lexi faced him, perplexed.

“Dude and you never told us” they yelled.

“I was hoping to keep it a surprise, but seriously, we've got to save her. I don't want BossP whooping our asses” he joked and took a rifle.

Minutes later, they were done selecting their weapons and gathered around the main desk. Immediately, Polo came online. “I'm deeply sorry Agent 10” she apologized.

“It's okay, so let's plan” Dare replied with a confident smile.

The image of Bobby guest house popped up on the screen and the screen zoomed in on a water tank on the roof.

“BJ, you're the sniper but do not take that position” she instructed, and the image zoomed to a conjunction in the building. Right above it was a small barrier.

“Take your position there. The sniper is definitely going to hide behind the tank In case of any mishaps, so you've got that” She instructed.

“Lexi and Dare, you should lead the frontal attack while BJ backs you up. When Chelsea's exact location is known, Dare should go after her while Lexi covers for him” she stated.

Dare look amused and smiled. “Just the plan I had in mind” he mumbled.

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The President paced in his office angrily awaiting BossP to answer his call. His phone beeped and he hurriedly picked it.

“Peter. I told you your boy can't do a damn thing. On his first day, my granddaughter has been kidnapped.” He yelled.

BossP chuckled. “You never cease to amaze me, Mr. President. Yes, she was kidnapped,, but I assure you, he'll bring her back home before tonight. That's why I nominated him.” He replied calmly.

“Oh, do you think I'll wait for your freak teenage agents to rescue my granddaughter? I won't. All I know is if anything happens to her, I'll kill you and the boy” he threatened, anger evolving.

“Just relax. As we speak, they're already planning a rescue mission. I can see them from here, and I'm sure they'll be successful. Just ensure they do this on their own. Don't send any of your soldiers otherwise, things would go haywire.”

“Also, if you think about this. No normal human being would kidnap her and escape. It's definitely going to be a metahuman so beware” BossP added.

The president's eyes widened as he heard that. “So… There are other Super humans? Even evil?” He asked, his voice was already trembling.

“Calm down. These are not metahumans from the wrong experiments sir. There are Super humans of different categories, but I'm sure those metahumans can't be ours” Bossp assured.

The President heaved a sigh of relief and shut his eyes. He opened them after some minutes of silence and sighed again.

“Peter, if he's successful, warn your boy to never snoop into my personal information. I can see he's daring, and I wouldn't want to end someone you value” he warned.

BossP chuckled, and it gradually broke into a loud, maniacal laughter.

“Don't worry, I'll give him a warning” he replied, and the President hung up.

“Idiot” he muttered, swinging his mobile on the floor.

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BOBBY GUEST HOUSE, LAGOS, NIGERIA.

The night's beautiful sky was decorated with the twinkling stars that glowed with a colorful effect.

In the hotel compound was a major yard which customers, both men and women, came to dance to the music and probably pick the harlot of their choice.

The DJ who felt some chills run down his spine knew that it was the perfect moment for lust. So, he changed the song to a more seductive one. “Tattoo” by Fireboy DML.

The song, as soon as it was played, got the customers in the mood as they began to patronize the harlots to spend the night with.

The compound was one and a half plot of land that had three bungalows erected in a U shape.

In the midst of the bungalows was a vast swimming pool,, and after it was the wide dance floor.

In one of the rooms of the hotel was Kabala who held his sword upwards, he took a step closer to Chelsea who sat unflinched. As he got closer to her, he dropped the sword and they both burst into uncontrollable laughter.

“So that was crazy? That was how you first picked your sword?” Chelsea asked, giggling.

“Yup, and it felt remarkable. The rush of energy I felt was just on another level” he replied and dropped his sword, crashing on the bed right next to her.

After seconds of laughing, Chelsea closed her eyes, imagining what Dare was going through at the moment.

“Are you sure he's coming to rescue me?” She asked, having a doubtful look on her face. Kabala chuckled and got up.

“I've known him for a while, just like you do. I know him more than you do, and I know he's coming for you” he replied.

“So, why aren't you really killing him like you have been instructed? Why have you been nice to me since?” She asked.

He scoffed and faced the window, looking out for Snipe who had taken his position. He didn't want the latter knowing his intentions.

“When I trained under BossP, the director of CIA, I had the evil trait inherited from my father. I went rogue, using the advantage of being an agent to kill people. Eventually, I was stopped, unable to be caught, I left the CIA, living a new life.

I found someone I love, changing me. Now, my brother wants me to kill Dare for an unknown reason. He knows I wouldn't,, so he's blackmailing me, threatening to kill her if I don't.

Now, I've planned on how to deceive him. I'm going to use a clone, not actually a clone, it's more like a Man like mannequin,, but I hope it works. Immediately after that, I'll save her from him” he explained.

She wondered who the special girl was that turned a rogue Ninja into a kind and thoughtful human. She wondered how terrible his brother was going to be.

“Wait, did you mention your brother? Where is he?" She asked.

“I don't know, he only summons me when he wants to see me” he replied, shrugging his shoulders. He looked out of the window and spotted a stranger to Chelsea, but someone he knew… Lexi, and he knew it was show time.

He walked over to the cupboard in the room and opened it. He extracted a lookalike mannequin of Dare from it and set it on the bed.

He also took his sword and threw it in the air,, and it disappeared instantly.

“Why?” She asked.

“My sword can kill him. I'm not taking any chances” he replied and took another sword from the cupboard.

“Okay, get ready for your rescue” he announced as she hid behind the bed.

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A black SUV pulled up right in front of Bobby Guest House. The trio of Dare, Lexi, and BJ alighted it, battle-ready.

“Whoo, mission impossible” Lexi exclaimed, tucking his major revolver into his pants.

“BJ, where's your sniper?” Dare ask, realizing the latter was with none.

“Oh, I forgot to tell you. I've got my favorite sniper kept here, and I feel it's best for this mission” he replied and dusted his trousers.

“Polo, what's the stats?” Dare ask, tapping his ear pod.

“One sniper located behind the tanks. Moreover, there's a high amount of Chi detected from the central building” it replied.

“Good, so guys, let's move in” Dare instructed.

As they got into the building, they all dispersed, with Lexi snooping around under the pretext of a novice. BJ went directly to the manager's office and barged in.

The manager, a stout, plump woman, was playing a mobile game on her phone. She averted her gaze from the phone to him and got up.

“Small Oga, what are you doing here?” She asked.

“My sniper, where's it?” He requested.

“Calm down. Hope there's no trouble?” She asked.

“Oh there is and don't tell my dad. Furthermore, ensure that your workers disperse in three minutes because things will be really messy” he replied.

She handed him his silver weapon and he smiled.

“Okay, but whatever you do, stay safe. You're not my son, but I see you as one. I love you” she said, stroking his face with her right palm.

“Take care.” She added and leaned forward, also pulling his head downward, giving him a quick peck on the forehead.

“Thanks, I will” he replied and grabbed the sniper, ensuring every piece was intact.

He walked towards the door and looked back, having a feeling something was about to go wrong.

“Take care” he said and nodded his head, rushing out.

Lexi walked to the partying crowd and joined them. Among them was a pretty lady he felt attracted to. He walked towards her, calling her attention.

“Hi” he waved. She looked at him and smiled.

“Hello handsome stranger.” She replied. He chuckled and stretched his arms forth.

“My you're dashing. Care for a dance?” He requested.

“Sure, no problem” she replied and took his hand.

Suddenly, the DJ switched the song to a trending dance hall tune titled “Bounce” by Ruger.

As the song started, he sighted a man in Black with an axe in his hand. He peered closer and saw a tattoo on his neck. It was no normal tattoo, it signified he was a member of a cult.

“Mind if I have your number?” He asked, rushing things.

“So quick, where are you off to?” She asked.

“It's urgent, I guess your beauty got me carried away” he stated. She giggled, elated with his sweet words.

“Sure, here's it…” And she gave him her number with her social media handles.

“Thanks, also I never got to know your name” he said.

“Bella. You?”

“The name's Lexi” he replied and ran off.

“Lexi” she said and quickly dialed a number on her phone. She left for the restroom and by the time she got there, the receiver answered the call.

“Hello.” She called.

“Yes, what is it?” The undecipherable voice asked.

“I think I've found him. Lexi's right?” She asked.

“Yes”

“Well… I've found him” she replied, smirking.

“Good, keep tabs on him” the voice instructed.

“Yes I would” she assured and hung up.

Lexi walked up to the man, confident yet scared. He wanted to avoid messing with the wrong person,, but he still had to do.

“Hey big guy” he called. The figure, a man whose face was conceded behind a mask, faced him.

"Fuck off” he warned.

“Guess you're anticipating Agent 10 and his crew?” Lexi questioned. Immediately, the man swung his axe towards Lexi.

At the last minute, the latter fell backwards, evading the attack. He rolled sideways, evading another attack from the axe. The impact caused by the contact between the axe and the floor made the ground tremble.

Lexi removed his belt, ran towards him and jumped, spinning like a top, he locked the man's neck and pulled the belt, instantly slitting his throat.

Blood gushed, and the man fell on the floor, dead. Lexi got off him and squatted.

“Go to hell” he whispered into his ears and got up.

"Shit” he muttered. He was surrounded by numerous figures who dressed in the same code.

“This is about to get real” he smirked, clenching his fist. They all attacked, sure they were going to end him that moment,, but they began to fall. First in twos, then they spread out.

“Thanks BJ” Lexi appreciated and attacked the remaining attackers who were stunned by their sudden deaths.

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Dare smiled as he saw Lexi dealing with the assassins. “Classic Lexi” he commended.

“Polo, where are they?” He asked.

“You're right in front of the room” she replied.

He halted right in front of the door. He wanted to barge in but held himself back. He knew not what trap he was walking into.

“It's an occupational hazard” he stated and zoomed in.

Getting into the room, he met a shocker… Chelsea sat comfortably while Kabala stood before her, facing him.

“Are you alright, Chelsea?” He asked.

“Dummy. Can't you see I'm alright?” She replied sarcastically.

He looked surprised, unsure of what to do. Before him was Kabala, unmasked with a sword in his grip, while Chelsea was comfortable. He knew something was wrong.

“Asshole, what did you do to her?” He asked.

“Calm down Dare. I'm not here for trouble” he announced.

Dare clench his fists tighter, he smelt a rat. “Lies” he shouted.

“Relax, idiot, he's telling the truth.” Chelsea cut in and walked up to both men.

“He needs you to pretend to fight him, then you lose, and he submits your dead body to his brother” she explained.

“What?” Dare yell. He had heard if many stupid things before,, but this was idiotic.

“Relax bro. I'm no longer the son-of-a-bitch you used to know… I've changed.” Kabala assured, placing an arm on his shoulder.

“If you say so” Dare agreed and suddenly pulled he latter's arm, twisting it.

Kabala managed to land on his feet and dashed towards Dare, sending a blow that the former avoided. Dare sweep him off his feet and the latter, midair,sent the former back with a kick that made him crash into the wall.

He walked towards the fallen Dare, who struggled to get up. “Rest in peace” he whispered and with a strike, he slashed his arm.

Dare grunted, clutching his cut arm. He knew he was to start losing his Chi and darted his eyes at Chelsea, who was still shocked by the turnout of events.

“But you said you won't kill him” she gasped.

“I have to do this. He has to die for you” he replied.

“Oh my God” she exclaimed as Dare's eyelids closed.

“Now, I'll get you back to your grandfather” he stated and grabbed her arm. He dropped a smoke grenade and disappeared along with her.

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BJ kept taking all the assassins out, aiding Lexi, who found it difficult to handle them all. Suddenly, his eyes caught Snipe who just got on the roof, aiming for Lexi.

He knew Lexi wouldn't be able to escape if he was shot,, so he aimed for snipe. Just before the latter could pull the trigger, he pulled his, sending a bullet piercing into Snipe's skull.

Snipe fell, dead, but BJ's eyes caught Snipe's face which seemed familiar.

“Uncle” he shouted, realizing he just murdered his uncle.

He ran towards the fallen snipe and pulled him up. “Uncle” he called again and luckily, the latter gained consciousness.

BJ, surprised,checked his head and saw snipe was wearing a bulletproof headgear, but the sniper already hit him, making him lose consciousness while the poison had flowed into his bloodstream, about to kill him.

“Benson” snipe said, holding his arm up to his face.

“Uncle, why na? Why did you have to do this?” He asked, shedding tears.

“Benson, I'm dying. I know I promised to change,, but it's hard when the devil tempts me. Avenge me. You know who caused my death” and with that, Snipe lost his breath.

“Uncle. Uncle. Uncle. No OOO!” BJ screamed loudly, hugging his dead uncle's body tightly.

“Revenge is mine. Chelsea, Lexi,Dare, you're all going to die by my hands” he stated, frowning.

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Lexi had just finished with the last of the assassins when he received a transmission from Polo.

"What's up, Polo?” He asked.

“Report back to the headquarters. The mission is successful” Polo replied.

“Yes. What about Dare?” He asked.

“You shall be discussed with later” and with that, Polo went offline.

“Okay BJ, let's go” he yelled but didn't find BJ on the roof anymore.

“Weird. Perhaps he had less fun” Lexi shrugged his shoulders and left the Guest House.

He got into his vehicle and with a start, the engine roared into life. “Man, today was epic” he stated and zoomed out of the streets into the express road.

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The President picked his phone up and dialed Peter's number. Immediately, he answered the call.

“Peter. I can't believe this, but you were right. He successfully brought Chelsea home” he announced, happy.

“I told you he's reliable. Where's he?” BossP asked.

“I'm not aware,, but I just went to Chelsea's room and found her sleeping peacefully.” The President replied.

“Oh, that's wonderful news. Anyway, ensure you keep an eye on him” BossP instructed.

"I would. So on other business, Peter,I've got a job for you”…

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MOUNT FIJI, JAPAN.

The chilly wind blew lightly throughout the mountain, sending a cold sensation spreading throughout the environment.

 At the summit of the mountain was seated Kabala whose girlfriend laid her head on his laps. She had nice, white skin, beautiful eyes, brown lips and black, long hair.

She had this peaceful, angelic look on her face as she slightly snored.

Slow steps emanated from behind, and Kabala instantly turned around. He wasn't surprised to see the person generating such sounds. He expected him to be there after what happened.

“So Kabala… How do you feel?” The figure asked.

“I feel…peaceful…just peaceful” Kabala replied, staring at the cool, rocky structure before and above him.

“Mind if I join you?” The figure asked.

“Sure. You also deserve some rest… Dare” he replied, giving a smile that lasted only for a few seconds before it morphed into a frown.

“So what's the next thing, bro?”

“I don't know. I've got a hunch the president's got something up his sleeves. I'll return there in a few days but for now, I want some nice, good sleep”

To be continued.....