Chapter 137: Christmas With The Dawns (1/2)
”We must retaliate! Doing nothing shows weakness, we cannot allow such vermin to shove us around any further.”
”This has nothing to do with us, they attacked a mere streamer. I say let them brawl out with V.I.R.A.L both will fall in the crossfire.”
”Our family name used to mean something! If we were to sit back and do nothing, that would be cowardice.”
”I understand you are all on edge, but how about we hear it from them first hand. Bring them in Clara.”
Alton was brought in holding an ice bag around his waist. He was met by the family once more. Twelve members of the Dawn family, all well dressed and prestigious looking, each one judged Alton as he felt more out of place than expected in his Santa Christmas jumper. Jack Dawn, Scarlett's father, held his hand out speaking in a dry tone. ”Sit, son.”
Alton did so without many refusals as he looked around. ”Am I in trouble?”
”Not for now, tell us what you know about the Syndicate family.”
”They are a family of psychic users who cause chaos… But you probably already knew about that…” Alton whispered, composing himself. ”I first heard of the name when one of our targets, The Phantom Streamer, was killed by them before he could be escorted to prison. A member of my team. Emil Montague came in contact with them after the Demon Mask we call her attacked and killed a member of Harmony, she left the other two in a critical condition. Emil fought her off as best as he could but failed to make any leeway. It seems the Syndicate member was after Rodger Bones as he was found dead soon after the dust faded. I encountered the same member a few months back during the V.I.R.A.L League. I don't have much understanding of her motive, but she seemed to be testing me.”
”Well, it seems whatever you did allow you to pass with flying colours if they wanted to kidnap you.” An old man grouched.
Jack held his hand out, pointing to the man. ”This here is the second in command of the Dawn family and my uncle. Daemon Dawn.”
Daemon waved his hand away, not caring too much as he leaned forward his bald head on full show. ”I do not care for such introductions. What needs did the Syndicate family have for your powers streamer?”
”They didn't give much away but from what I was told they wanted me to aid them in destroying V.I.R.A.L.”
”So, it is as we fear. If V.I.R.A.L were torn from the frame, the Syndicate family could very quickly rise back to power like they did 400 years ago.”
”Are we not going to perhaps comments on the elephants in the room.” A woman exclaims resting her feet on the table, holding a cigar to her mouth. ”I'm of course talking about the outsiders.”
”Don't let this woman's looks deceive you streamer, this woman is the mightiest member in our family. A dissolved clan who merged into our family, she is the head of security for the Dawn family Melissia Elion.” Daemon crocked.
Melissia, a mixed-race woman with long dreadlocks and bright orange eyes, eyed down Alton tutting. ”I already know what you are suggesting to Jack. Aiding with streamers, this is an insult not only to your family but to the remnants of our clan. Not to mention the enemy among us.”
The group stared on at Scarlett who had been silent since the meeting was called staring blankly at the table. The final unknown person in the room, a tall thin man with blonde hair and an eyepatch, shook his head disagreeing with Melissia. ”Need us to remind you, Elion, that the so-called enemy you speak of has been in this family for almost ten years. As well as that she has proven time and time again to be devoted to our family.” The man turned to Alton shaking his head. ”Apologies for Daemon and Elion, they are both fossils to our old ways. My name is Eli Dawn, Godfather to Scarlett and third in command to the family.”
”It doesn't matter how great she is,” Melissia exclaimed puffing her cigar. ”The family only started getting more active after we kidnapped their daughter and raised her as our own.”