Epic 98As Kyrian and Jasmine made their final preparations for the trip, a familiar voice called out from the hospital room doorway."Hey there, sleepyhead," Timi said, her voice teasing and warm. "I hear you've been having all the fun without me."Kyrian's face lit up at the sight of his childhood friend. "Timi!" he exclaimed, his heart lifting at the sight of her. "What are you doing here?"Timi stepped into the room, her arms full of get-well balloons and gifts. "Well, I couldn't let my best friend go off on some dangerous Arctic adventure without saying goodbye, now could I?" Timi replied, settling down into a chair next to Kyrian's bed. "Besides, I heard you were being all dramatic and breaking your leg for attention. I had to come to see for myself."Kyrian laughed, wincing slightly as he adjusted his position. "Oh yeah, this cast is just for show," he teased. "But seriously, Timi, it's good to see you. I've missed you." Timi smiled, her eyes shining with affection. "I've misse
Epic 99"Well, Dad, I can't say I'm surprised," Kyrian replied, a teasing grin on his face. "Always the adventurer, huh? But seriously, what was it like out there? I'm guessing you didn't have much time for Netflix."Brian laughed, a rich, warm sound that echoed around the room. "You could say that, son. But you know, there's something about the solitude of nature that's...peaceful. The northern lights, the glaciers...it's breathtaking."Kyrian's eyes widened with curiosity. "Breathtaking, huh? Maybe I'll have to come visit someday," Kyrian replied, a note of genuine interest in his voice. "But for now, I think we've got our hands full here. The question is, how do we protect you from the government without getting ourselves in over our heads?"Brian's smile faded, his expression turning serious once more. "You're right, Kyrian. This isn't going to be easy. But I have a few ideas that might help us stay under the radar."Kyrian leaned forward, his attention fully focused on his father
Epic 100"You've got to be kidding me," Kyrian growled, his frustration boiling over. "I trusted you! You were supposed to be working with him, helping him find the other subjects!"Jasmine's expression softened, her gaze full of sympathy. "Kyrian, I'm so sorry you're going through this, but I don't know anything. I was hired to do a job, that's it."Kyrian's shoulders slumped, the fight draining out of him. Tears welled up in his eyes, his voice cracking. "I just want to find my dad. Jasmine reached out, placing a gentle hand on Kyrian's arm. "Look, I might not know anything about your dad, but I do know this: you're not alone in this. I'm here for you. Let's try to figure this out together, okay?"Kyrian nodded, the tears spilling over, blurring his vision. He wanted to believe her, to trust her again. But the betrayal he felt was still too raw, too fresh."I...I don't know what to believe anymore," he whispered, his voice hoarse with emotion. With a nod, Jasmine reached for her pho
Epic 101"And water. Lots of water," Timi chimed in, making a mental note. "You can never have too much water when you're hiking, especially in summer."Jasmine nodded, tossing a couple of water bottles into her backpack. "And don't forget insect repellent. Mosquitoes and ticks can be a real pain out there."Kyrian remembered something else. "And maybe a whistle. You know, just in case we need to signal for help."Timi chuckled. "We're packing like survivalists." Kyrian cracked a smile, the tension in his shoulders loosening slightly. "Hey, it's better to be overprepared than underprepared, right? And if we're going to find my dad, we can't risk getting stuck out there with no supplies."Timi clapped Kyrian on the back. "You're right. Better safe than sorry."Jasmine zipped up her backpack, a sense of purpose in her movements. "Everything's packed. Now all we need is a good night's sleep." The trio settled down for the night, trying to get some rest before their early departure. But s
The grainy footage from the surveillance camera showed two figures entering a dark alley. The footage was blurry, and it was hard to make out any details. But one thing was clear - the two figures looked like they were up to no good.They seemed to be sneaking around, trying to avoid detection. The footage cut out for a moment, and when it resumed, one of the figures was gone. The remaining figure was hunched over, and it was hard to tell what they were doing. But it was clear that something wasn't right.There was something suspicious about this whole situation, and Kyrian knew he had to get to the bottom of it. He started to piece together the clues, trying to figure out what had happened. Who were those figures, and why were they lurking in the shadows?As Kyrian watched the surveillance footage, he started to notice some patterns. There seemed to be a regularity to the figures' movements as if they were following a schedule. And the alley they were in was in a part of town that wa
Epic 103The coroner's office confirmed that they still had Aunty Lucy's preserved samples, and agreed to allow Kyrian to do a DNA test. Kyrian waited anxiously for the results, hoping they would provide some answers. But when the results came back, they only created more questions.The test confirmed that Aunty Lucy was indeed Kyrian's mother. However, the father's DNA sample was not in the system, so it couldn't be identified. This left Kyrian feeling even more confused and uncertain."I don't know what to do now," he said, his voice full of despair. "I"Kyrian, take a deep breath," Timi said, trying to soothe his friend. "I know this is overwhelming, but we'll figure it out. We're in this together."Kyrian took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. But it was hard to push down the sense of frustration and betrayal he was feeling. "I just feel so stupid," he said. "How could I not know who my parents are?"Timi put a hand on Kyrian's shoulder. "You're not stupid," he said firmly. "
Epic 104Kyrian and Timi continued to discuss the letter, trying to make sense of its contents. According to the letter, Kyrian's supposed parents were bandits who had been on the run from the law. They had found Kyrian as a baby and taken him in, raising him as their own. But they had never told him the truth about his past.Kyrian was in a state of shock, trying to process all of this new information. He felt betrayed by the people who had raised him, and he couldn't understand why they would have kept such a secretAccording to the letter, Kyrian's parents had been members of a secret organization called the MK Group. The group was made up of thieves and con artists who operated in secret, stealing from the rich and powerful. Kyrian's parents had been some of the most successful members of the group, and they had used their ill-gotten gains to provide Kyrian with a comfortable life. But they had also kept him in the dark about their activities, not wanting him to know the truth abo
Epic 105As Kyrian continued to read, he came across a section called "The Rules of the MK Group." The rules were dark and ominous, and Kyrian felt a chill run down his spine. He read the rules with trepidation, afraid of what he might find. But he had to know the truth, so he kept reading.The rules were strict and forbidding, and Kyrian began to understand why his parents had kept him in the dark. He wondered if he would have been able to handle the truth as a child. But now, he felt strong enough to face whatever was in the book. He kept readingThe history of the MK Group was long and complex, and Kyrian found himself getting lost in the pages. But one name kept popping up: The Order of the Owl. He read about the Order, and how they were connected to the MK Group. The more he read, the more questions he had. He felt like he was falling down a rabbit hole, and he didn't know if he would ever find his way out.But one thing was certain: the Order of the Owl was powerful, and they ha