Chapter 24: Chapter 24

CHAPTER 24

A portal was shown appearing in a tunnel and Blink stepped out before it closes up. Putting on a mask with only her eyes visible, a backpack on her back, she walked through the tunnel only to appear before a building.

Looking at the building, one not need to be told that it was abandoned. Staring at the building before her, mix emotions ran through Blink; pain, anger, regret and sorrow. All of it she felt all at once.

The building before her was none other than her family house. Ever since she was a child, Blink always had this belief that her family was the most perfect family on earth; a caring and loving parents and her elder brother who was her best friend.

Well, not until she turned 10. She came to knew that her parents whom she loved more than anything or anyone, who were mutants, were hardened criminals and wanted for that matter. Her elder bro was an armed robber.

When she turned 16, she figured out she too was a mutant and on that day, the Sentinel came for her and her family. Right before her, her parents were shot dead but luckily, she escaped. News came to her that her brother was shot dead while on a robbery mission. And in just one day, her once happy and lovely family tore apart.

Remembering all these past memory, tears gathered in her eyes and was threatening to fall but she held them back.

“ I never wanted to have anything to do with this house talk more of coming here. But situations forced me to” Exhaling deeply, she approached the door. Kicking it hard, the door broke open. A good amount of dust greeted her as she stepped in.

One could see her family picture frames hung all over the wall but the were already covered with cobwebs. Without wasting time, Blink headed upstairs and got to a room.

Opening the door, she headed straight to the wardrobe and opened it. Waving away the dust which greeted her, a clearer view of what was inside the wardrobe could be seen. Right before her were bundles of money wrapped and well arranged. The whole wardrobe was filled up with money.

“ I know these are all the money you stole brother but… I have to take them” Zipping open her backpack, she started filling it up. After filling it up to her satisfaction, she zipped it close, carrying it and heading back downstairs.

She made to open the door but stopped when she heard whisperings. Peeping through the window, her heart skipped in fear on what she saw. Outside were Sentinel officers approaching.

“ Damn it, who told them I was here” She cursed.

“ I need to get out of here” She mumbled as she made to create a portal but was interrupted when the door barged open.

“ Freeze” Liam commanded, pointing a gun at her. Blink quickly raised her hands up in a surrender. But luckily, her eyes saw the vase on the table before her. She stylishly approached the table, grabbing the vase and aimed it directly at Liam before running out through the backdoor.

“ Fuck! “ Liam exclaimed in pain as he placed his hand on his forehead which was already bleeding.

“ She’s escaping through the backdoor, catch her! “ He announced to his fellow cops and they all went after Blink.

Running into the bush without looking back, Blink increased her pace when she noticed the cops after her. The Sentinel officers after her started firing aimlessly at her but she made sure to dodge all the bullets aimed towards her. Unfortunately, she felt a sharp pain in her left leg making her slump to the floor.

“ Fuck! “ Blink groaned as she stared down at her bleeding leg. The Sentinels caught up with her and surrounded her. Liam approached with an evil grin on his face.

“ Going somewhere… Paisley Lee? “ He smirked and Blink glared at him.

“ Well.. to bad you can’t run from us today” He added squatting before her. Grabbing her chin, he titled her head up.

“ Tell me now Paisley, who is gonna save you today, huh, tell me? “ Liam mocked.

“ I will” A thick muscular voice answered and happiness ran through Blink on hearing the voice. She knew whose it was. Looking up, Liam hissed on seeing John standing before them.

“ Finish him” He ordered and the other Sentinels started firing at John. To their dismay, the bullets didn’t penetrate into John’s body. Instead, it hit his skin and drop to the floor. The Sentinels were taken aback and a smirk formed in John’s lips.

“ Are you guys kidding me? He’s Thunderbird duff heads” Blink hissed with an eye roll. Liam pointed a gun at her immediately.

“ Stop right there or I’ll shoot her” He threatened and John stopped on his track. The other cops advanced towards him but to cut the story short, 3mins later they were all lying on the floor, groaning in pain.

Liam watched in dismay as John finish off the Sentinels with him and using the opportunity, since he was distracted, Blink knocked the gun off his hand and grabbing it instead. She stood up not minding the pain she was feeling, pointing the gun at him.

“ You freeze this time around” She smirked. John ran towards her. Happiness ran through him and he made to hug her but held himself.

“ Are you ok? “ He asked instead and his eyes landed on her bleeding leg.

“ Shit you’ve been shot” He cursed but Blink glared angrily at him.

“ What are you here? “ She almost hissed.

“ Shouldn’t I ask you that? What were you thinking coming here? “ John asked. One could see the worry written on his face. Seeing as both of them were distracted, Liam stylishly dipped his right into his back belt, slipping out a gun. He made to shoot Blink but she saw him on time and sent a bullet into his forehead and he dropped dead.

“ You left me with no choice” She muttered throwing the gun she was holding away. She made to move but a sharp pain ran through her leg making her miss her step. John caught her right on time and their gaze locked. Blink quickly looked away.

“ Let go of me” She snapped pushing John’s hands off.

“ Are you angry with me Blink? “ John couldn’t help but ask.

“ Get out of my way” Blink said, grabbing the backpack and started leaping. She was still taking two steps when John swiped her off her feet, carrying her in a bridal style.

“ Hey bring me down, are you out of your senses? “ Blink snapped at him.

“ You’ve been shot, you can’t walk” John replied.

“ I can walk ok, I don’t need your help” Blink snarled.

“ You don’t need my help… but I need to help you” John answered plainly.

“ Bring me down John, I’ll punch you on the face” Blink groaned.

“ And I’ll gladly accept that…

×. ×. ×

Alvara, Hudson and Maverick all came back after gathering enough money from Emily and Alvara’s savings. Handing the money over to Eclipse, Alvara headed upstairs without uttering a word to anyone.

Hudson sighed sadly seeing her leave. Since today, Alvara have been all quiet and gloomy which was unlike her and Hudson was feeling guilty seeing her like that, it was killing him. He finally made up his mind to go talk to her so he headed upstairs.

On getting to their room, he saw her seated on her bed, a headset on her ear. She was nodding to the beat of the music she was listening to, her eyes closed. He approached standing before her.

“ Alvara” He called but she ignored him. Instead, she continued nodding to the music. She even increased the volume so she won’t hear his voice. Hudson rolled his eyes and quickly removed the headset off her ear making Alvara opened her eyes.

“ What? “ She glared angrily at him, snatching the headset back from him.

“ Finally you decided to look up” Hudson groaned but Alvara stood up and made to leave but Hudson grabbed her wrist. She sent her him a hard glare.

“ I want us to talk” Hudson said but Alvara yanked his hand off her wrist and made to leave but Hudson grabbed her wrist again.

“ What the fuck do you want?! “ Alvara yelled angrily at him.

“ I want us to talk” Hudson replied calmly.

“ I don’t have that time with you dude” Alvara hissed yanking his hand off. She made to leave but Hudson grabbed her wrist and this time around, he pinned her to the wall, his hands over her shoulder. He brought his face closer before speaking up.

“I want us to talk you Alvara and you will have to listen, understood?” He said firmly making Alvara huff angrily to his face.

“ Oh wow, I never knew it was this serious. I can’t wait to listen to what you have to see…I’m eager” She sassed.

“ Oh wait…I know what you want to say. But Dude, you don’t have to keep on reminding me of it over and over and over again, I already heard you. I already heard you yesterday.. I already heard you when you said…..

“ I’m sorry” Hudson trailed her off making Alvara look at him in surprise and their gaze locked.

“ I’m sorry about what I said yesterday” Hudson said and Alvara rolled her eyes.

“ I don’t care if you’re sorry or not. I don’t give a damn Mehn” She hissed.

“ I know you don’t care but…I was thinking…it is important I apologize..

“ Listen, I didn’t mean a thing I said yesterday Alvara. I was…I was just angry that you blamed me for everything and…I ended up saying that shit.. I didn’t mean it…I swear…

“ You are also of great importance in the Underground and the truth of the matter is that…every mission is boring without you and so is the Underground” Hudson said, searching through her eyes to see if she believes him. A scoff escaped Alvara’s lips.

“ And you want me to believe this shit you just said?” She asked.

“ I know you won’t believe me,ok? But I just wanted to tell you the truth” Hudson replied.

“ And you know what else is the truth?....

“ I’ve missed you” Hudson blurted out even before realizing what he said. Alvara’s lips parted on hearing what he said and her eyes widened a bit.

Hudson bit on his lower lips, cursing them for blurting out those words.

“ Don’t misunderstand…. What I meant was that….erm…I’ve…erm…missed the normal us. Like fighting over petty stuffs and arguing about everything, that is the normal us and truth be told…I enjoy it and it’s fun” Hudson said sincerely.

Alvara quickly looked away, letting out a slight cough. Deep down she knew Hudson was right. Even she enjoys fighting with him almost every time but there’s no way she’s telling him that.

“ Can we just forget about every misunderstanding and go back to square one?” Hudson asked and their gaze locked again. Searching through his eyes, the hatred and anger Alvara felt towards Hudson vanished on seeing his sincerity.

“ Fine, whatever dude” Alvara shrugged, trying to act cool but deep inside,her heart was making funny sounds. Happiness ran through Hudson on hearing her and a smile formed on his lips.

“ So we’re good?” He asked and Alvara raised a brow at him.

“ We were never good…so why now?” She asked making Hudson chuckle lightly.

“ What I meant was…we’re back to square one?” He asked.

“ Yeah sure” Alvara replied. Hudson flashed her a smile which she hesitated before returning.

“ Good. Now can you get off me? “ Alvara nagged and a smirk formed on Hudson’s lips as he stepped closer.

“ Why? Is it because you feel butterflies in your stomach whenever I’m this close to you?” He whispered, bringing his face closer like he wanted to kiss Alvara.

“ Just so if you’ve forgotten Hudson Bernard….I STILL HATE YOU....glad I reminded you that” Alvara said and Hudson’s smirk died down replaced with a frown.

“ And I never hated you less” He hissed and stepped back.

“ Like I care” Alvara mumbled with an eye roll.

“ Seriously speaking…you thought I’ll fall for someone like you?” She scoffed.

“ Of course. Any girl would seeing this handsome god in front of her” Hudson bragged wetting his lower lips and combing his hair back with his fingers.

“ Not an insult but surely an insult…only a Nanny goat will fall for you” Alvara said plainly and Hudson’s face clouded in a deep frown.

“ I mean, assuming I wanna describe the so called ' Mr perfect' every girl wants to fall in love with which I’m definitely not among….which category do you fall to?” Alvara asked and Hudson glared at him.

“ Muscles-Nope, Rock hard abs- Nope, Biceps- Nope, 6 inches broad chest- Nope. All I see is a tiny winy broomstick before me so tell me why a girl would even be attracted to you” Alvara shrugged and Hudson was already boiling in anger.

“ Ok, ok, enough of the insult” Hudson snapped making Alvara roll her eyes.

“ Now…my turn…

“ What about you, huh? I wanna describe my ‘miss perfect', which category do you fall for?”

“ Ass-Nope, Boobs- Nope, Curves- Nope. So why will any guy fall for a person like you? I mean, look at you…you’re a tomboy”

“ Only a harebrained will even be attracted to someone like you” Hudson snapped.

“ And you’re sure the harebrained” His inner mind taunted.

“ Shut up” He snapped at himself.

“ Admit it Dude, you’ve started liking her” His inner mind said.

“ Never” He spat in disgust.

“ Hey, hey, guess what……” Alvara began and Hudson stared at her with great expectation.

“ Don’t care” She replied plainly.

“ Now get out of my way, cockeye” She added.

“ Did you just call me a cockeye?” Hudson glared at her.

“ Yep, complaining about that too?” Alvara shrugged.

“ Of course not…Tomfool” Hudson smiled making Alvara snort.

“ Cuckoo”

“ Daffy”

“ Lunkhead”

“ Whacky”

“ Zany”

“ Loony” “ Kooky” “ Screwball” “ Half-baked” Hudson snapped.

“ Inept” “ Daft” “ Dippy” “ Dotty” “ Birdbrain” Alvara snapped back.

“ Chucklehead”

“ Chowder head”

“ Boobish”

“ Airhead”

“ Brain dead”

“ Dense”