Sonia boarded a taxi to go to Mrs Omar’s house. She silently sobbed, burying her face between her palms. Although her back hurt, she dared not to raise her eyes, lest the driver notice her and think she was some kind of a depressed girl or worse, that she had been abused. After she came down from the car, she put on a shade to cover her red eyes from onlookers patrolling the street. The view of little children playing by the field and their parents watching from a distance, holding hands. For Sonia, it brought back memories of her third birthday celebration. It was the best summer she had ever had. Her school friends came over and they played in the fields near her house while her parents and the adults talked. Her grandparents were also there to support her.Sonia's heart began to pound loudly behind her chest as she glanced ahead of the street. She could see Mrs. Omar's house about twenty steps away, and she started to consider how she could tell her why she had returned. However
The room appeared exactly as he had remembered it. His virtual reality gaming headset, webcams, PlayStation and Xbox controllers, wallpaper collections of "Call of Duty" characters scattered across the wall, and his recent achievement award as the top VR gamer in America are all displayed on the shelf. He walked up to the wooden shelf by the side of his bed and picked up the award. Grinning, he kissed the edge of the gleaming gold cup and gave it a warm embrace. Sonia was standing at the door watching Brendan as he inspected his room. Observing how much he missed his room, she was filled with even greater admiration for him. She had a completely different outlook on life after meeting this guy. As long as she's concerned, he is the only hero she needs in this world. She would never want to lose this gift. "I recognize that particular one." Brendan did not notice Sonia entering his room. She wanted to say goodbye and be on her way back home. After a moment of shock, Brendan turned
A DAY AFTER SONIA'S DISAPPEARANCE SOMEWHERE IN ATLANTA Drummond walks into the detainment quarters where he has been holding Sonia captive. The room has a transparent-looking wall constructed with futuristic surveillance devices that prevents anyone from escaping. The facility is situated in the middle of an island, which makes it impossible for anyone to escape. “Hello, Sonia. How are you coping? I made sure everything you need is available.” Drummond smiled. "Just let me go! What do you want from me?" Sonia yells back and slams her fists against the glass wall. "Nothing really. Just that your father has been proving stubborn lately. Anyway, I am hoping you could help me persuade him to..." "Never! I will never help you with your evil plans. You are going to pay for all the lives you've destroyed." Despite Sonia's objections, Drummond grins cynically and bursts into laughter like a crazy person. "You will, eventually. I have so much in store for you and your friends." Drum
A few years ago…Experiment 699 [Outer space]"Ready to roll guys? Let's move!" Agent 699 said as the spaceship's exit opened up.The QASA team 699 dispatched the mother ship wearing their spacesuits to protect themselves from unfavorable temperatures.They started walking towards a very shallow and rigid surface of this unknown planet.The rest of the team stayed alert holding their laser guns In case of any unwanted guests since they knew nothing about this place. Whilst the team leader, Agent 699 communicates with the mother ship."What's our statistics? Over." Agent 699 said."Still nothing on the surface. You and your team may have to go deeper. There should be a layer at your 3 o'clock(Right) Over." "(Sighs) You heard it boys, we go that way." Agent 699 instructs his teammates to move right.After several minutes of walking on the dusty, windy planet. The VTech (Vibranium technology) gadget started beeping.The more they pushed forward, the louder the beeping."Hahaha, did you
Two weeks later…"All teams set…The battle begins in 10, 9, 8, 7, 6…Brendan takes a deep breath awaiting the countdown. His heart is racing and he feels discouraged for a second but then, he remembers all the training he has put himself through, even hurting his hands when practicing at home."You got this…you got this Brendan." Brendan said to himself. "3, 2, 1….ALL TEAM DEPLOYED, WISH YOU LUCK."Out of experience, Brendan was able to survive the 4th, 3rd, and 2nd wave.Hunter VS OmarNow, it's a one-on-one match. Brendan is good at this so he remained calm.From the start, he already prepared a decoy just in case he reached the end."Hunter huh…come hunt me down." Brendan said.As if Hunter heard Brendan calling, he started walking in his direction.They were both deployed in an abandoned construction site with lots of exciting features.Brendan and Hunter are both experienced gamers and they both had a little gunfight before Brendan went into hiding.Hunter tracks him down again,
The QASA agency kept track of Brendan's day-to-day activities, every single thing he did was on camera. Drummond even made arrangements for him to be brought to the headquarters in Liberia."I need to know everything he needs in life. We can't lose this one for anything." Drummond ordered the team to check his profile, every record, birth certificate, and every atom of information they could get their hands on about Brendan."Sonia." "Yes Sir?""I'm counting on you. Do not fail me." Drummond said to the research team leader."I won't Sir." She replied with a bow.Sonia has been a member of the agency for a very long time. Despite her young age, Drummond assigned her to be the head of the research team because he knew she was capable. After Drummond had left, Sonia sat down behind her desk and continued watching Brendan very closely, through the computer."Mom, what's the matter? You look worried." Brendan said when he noticed the sad look on his mother's face. Ever since Brendan's f
"Look who's graduating again! I'm so proud of you, Brendan. How I wish your father was here to witness what you've achieved all on your own." "No, no. Come on Mom, we are not going over this again. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't have made it to where I am today. So I want to say thank you so much for believing in me." Brendan replied. "Yeah, you will always be my special boy. So what about the Job, still considering it? " She asked. "I think I'm going for it. You know, all I ever wanted was to give you a better life and make sure we never lack again. I'm going to make that dream come true ma." Brendan assures his mother with a big smile. "Wow, that's good to hear. When are you coming home? I want to prepare your favorite.""Mmmm, next week. Can't wait to see you but for now, got to go to class.""Alright, talk to you later.""Alright. Love you, Mom, I'm ending the video call now."QASA HEADQUARTERS"You wanted to see me? It better be good news.""Yes sir, it definitely is." Sonia
"Approaching destination in 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…"The ship made its landing on an old rusty crash site surrounded by spontaneous cliffs and a bunch of damaged stuff. Before they depart the ship, Ricky calls Brendan aside to talk. "Keep me in touch at all times. If anything you find strange out there, you let me know. If things get too messy, return with the team back to the ship. Alright?""Copy that." Brendan replied. "One more thing. Look after Sonia for me, keep her close, and never let her out of your site." Ricky said with all seriousness. He was literally shaking Brendan's shoulders to pass the message. Brendan became even more curious as to why Ricky was always looking out for Sonia. He was about to ask him who she was to him but changed his mind."Got it, Sir." Brendan replied and put on his helmet. "Heading out." "Good luck team, go get our vibranium." Drummond said. The team put on their space suits and made their way out of the ship. They started walking down the open ro