Chapter 174: Kill The Past (1/2)
Jack glanced out the window, pouring himself a glass of whiskey. Swirling the glass around, he took a sip to find Kurt standing idly looking over the former heads' serval framed paintings to the Dawn family. Jack took a sip leaning back against his desk. ”I take it you do not need us anymore?”
”It's been a long time, hasn't it?” Kurt smirked faintly looking at the head of the family Psychosis. ”For now, I suppose. We were lucky for the appearance of the titan to be long dead. We have men analysis the titan for any evidence in a potential regrowth. We dodged a bullet today that is for sure. And all thanks to our wonderful Team Rhapsody.”
”This is starting to become a regular occurrence. What would you do without such a vital asset?”
”You won't have to worry about that.” He confirms. ”The rest of the so-called Syndicate? Where are they?”
”What do you mean?” Jack questions.
Kurt turned to the Dawn leader with a sly look. ”Oh, nothing to concern yourself over. One of the high council members escaped no? She might be a threat in the future.”
”You said, so-called.”
”Did I know? Well, I suppose the Syndicate family I know wouldn't be so sloppy focusing on pointless endeavours like balls and traitors.”
”The family, you know?” Jack questions further, only getting a blank smile from Kurt. ”No matter, anyway. So, the treaty between us two no longer has to go through?”
Kurt sat down in a chair, spinning around tutting. ”No, I think we should. The new squad should be handy for tackling Anti-human issues like what Rhapsody had to deal with. They won't be such vital assets soon.”
”I see, although I hardly see such use in my top men, I'll aid V.I.R.A.L in whatever way possible. It's the least I can do.”
”Splendid. I'm glad to have you so quickly on board. It is very convenient for us. The Garden and legendary hero are on lockdown, and all is moving smoothly. Another world-ending event avoided.”
Kurt stood up, ready to leave. ”And if I may ask Kurt, what do you intend on calling this new squad?”
Kurt glanced over his shoulder, smirking. ”I have such a perfect name for it. The Zephyr squad.”
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”Knock, knock.”
The twins glanced over as Zinnia crept into the ward with a bunch of flowers. ”Zinnia, how have you been.”
”Oh, you know. Been tidying up Alton's apartment after V.I.R.A.L recked it a few days back.” She brushes off. ”Just getting it ready for Alton's return.”
”He's still not back yet? What can that boy seriously be up to?” Iris questioned suspiciously.
Zinnia sat at the end of the bed, shrugging her shoulders. ”I tend not to dwell on it. He has a lot on his mind right now. A mixed set of emotions I'm sure he figures it out for himself.”
”Shouldn't you all be there for him?”
Zinnia laughs lying back on Alice's bed. ”I give up with that boy. No matter how much he insists, he's all like… This is my problem to face alone I do not need anyone's help.”
Alice snickered choking on her water. ”That doesn't sound like him at all.”
”I know. Gale makes a much better impression. Never mind him, though, how have you two been?”
The two had to take a moment to think the question over as Iris sighed. ”Fine, I think? It's all still quite a lot to take in, even though I don't know the full story. Evil clones, the Garden and a dead girl possessing me even that is all a lot.”
”When you say it aloud, it sounds ludicrous. But this seems to be our usual line of work nowadays. This wasn't exactly what I had in mind when I became a streamer.” Zinnia chuckled.
Alice looked down at her hands, frowning. ”I was hoping to apologise to Alton first hand properly. He just up and went after the battle against Eve that I didn't even get to say sorry over everything that happened…”