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At 8 pm Zack, Suzan, and Sophia all gathered in Suzan's room to hear what important thing she had to discuss, they already had an idea of what it was going to be.

Suzan began...

"As both of you might already have guessed what is the matter to be discussed here" Zack and Sophia nodded and Suzan continued

"It's already been 14 years since we had our last encounter with the enemy, but according to intel collected by the Angels of the burning Sun, the enemy will very soon make a move and we've to be prepared when it comes or do something before that, it'll be up to the commander....it's finally time....for you Zack to join the Angels of the burning Sun but before that, I want to ask you something and I want an honest answer"

"I'll be honest," said Zack.

"I've been training you to battle against the devils for so long that even you couldn't remember when it all began....but it's been bothering me lately that maybe I've mistaken, maybe I'm imposing all of this on you... I never asked if are you even determined to do it... I know it's too late to ask but I never realized it before... tell me if you're not willing for all this or you're doing it because I want you to....then please say it... I won't force you even if I have to go to the battlefield myself." Suzan lowered her head a little.

Sophia was worried as Suzan never said anything like that before.

Zack exhaled and replied "My will hmm....to be completely honest I never thought of it that way" Suzan closed her eyes tight with her head still down, Zack continued "the way I look at it, it's my sole purpose of living, it is the cause of my life and no matter what I cannot abandon it, and my only will is to succeed in this cause....so mom you don't have to worry at all... there's no need for you to go to the battlefield again....you don't have to bear that pain again...you don't have to break the promise you made to dad"

Sophia smiled.

Suzan inclined her head, tears filled in her eyes and she said "thank you son".

There was silence for 2 minutes...

"Please discuss something before I fell asleep" Sophia yawned.

"Yes, we should....so it's December, two months from now your school will be over Zack, you'll head out for the Shadow unit of the Angels of the burning Sun, where the entry test will be conducted, I won't recommend you, you'll go as a random candidate, pass the test and prove your skills..... is that clear?" Suzan explained.

"Yeah, I get it" Zack affirmed.

"You guys can go now," said Suzan.

"I'll prepare the dinner," said Sophia and went to the kitchen.

After they had dinner, Suzan went to her room.

Zack went to the roof and stared at the sky.....Sophia came to him "what's on your mind" she asked ... "Hmm I was thinking that will I be able to succeed?" Zack told.

"Just do your best, my visions tell me you'll succeed, no, more than my visions I believe you'll succeed and sister thinks the same....you should also believe in yourself and remember God helps those who are on the right path.... just never stray from the right path.... apparently bad things might happen on your way along but that's all the more reason to stay firm and prove your faith....just like your mother did" Sophia slapped his back cheering him up.

"Thanks, aunt Sophia, you've always been a spiritual trainer for me.... I'll miss both you and mom when I'll be on my mission". Zack thanked his aunt.

"Oh yeah is that so, but don't say such emotional stuff in front of your mother.... she's strong but in your case, she's super sensitive" Sophia advised.

"You're right, today mom seemed so worried," Zack said worriedly.

"Now don't you worry.... she'll be alright after drinking a special stress relieving cocktail made by me, now I gotta go... don't stay up too late, it's school tomorrow..." Sophia said while heading down.

"Good night," said Zack and continued staring at the sky.

Next Morning.

"Go kid study well"

"Okay, mom bye" Zack replied to Suzan and headed towards the school.

He went straight to the roof of the school jumping on it.

Ken was already standing there.

"whoa you scared me, man, you should come from the stairs once in a while," said Ken.

"hmm you're right" replied Zack.

"Haha yeah I always am.... okay now let's go to our classes" Ken laughed.

They started to move downstairs.

"Only two months and then we'll part ways" Ken mumbled.

"hmm kinda hard to imagine" Zack also mumbled.

"Let's have a party on the annual day after the result, how about that?" asked Ken.

"Not a bad idea, I'm in" replied Zack.

2 months later.

Annual day.

After the announcements, outside the school building:

"Congratulations Ken, you stood first and thanks to that I am in the second place," said Zack.

"Thanks, dude, congratulations to you too, not only did you secure the second position but you're also at the top in physical exams"  replied Ken.

"Hmm that's me you're talking about, I'm destined to accomplish great things y'know," said Zack proudly.

"Oh yeah, then the same goes for me" Ken laughed it off.

"Now, where's that party spot of yours?"

asked Zack.

"Turn left and it's straight ahead" answered Ken.

They kept walking.

"It's here The moonlight bridge," Ken said excitedly.

"Nice place I must say, it's about sunset, quite a sight it is," said Zack.

"Yea the sunset, isn't it amazing, the Sun it never gets tired of providing us with energy, and it never forgets to rise again" Ken's eyes shined bright.

"You're right, we should be inspired by the Sun," said Zack looking at the sunset.

Ken moved his eyes toward Zack and said "I think you already are".

"Hmm, what was that about?" asked Zack still looking at the sunset.

"Nah, it's nothing, don't take everything I say so seriously" Ken also started to look at the setting Sun.

After seeing the Sunset, they sat under one of the many umbrellas built near the bridge.

There was also a small food court.

They ordered a feast.

"It's super tasty, Zack what do you say!" asked Ken.

"Yes you're right about it but don't you think it's a bit too spicy," Zack said while exhaling air out from his mouth.

"Nah dude, I'm gonna go and order one more of this extra spicy jalapeno double-decker burger, you wait here," said Ken and went to order it.

"Yeah you're right" replied Zack drinking water.

He drank his entire bottle all in one breath.

His tongue was red and he had to drink more water immediately, he saw Ken's water bottle in his bag and brought it out, drank it, and put it back.

Ken came back "Let's eat Zack, don't hold back".

"Like I would hold back in eating, I just won't eat that spicy whatever burger" replied Zack.

After they finished eating, they wandered around a little.

"I think it's time to go now, what do you think, Mr supersonic, you'll reach home in no time". said Ken.

"Yeah goodbye then". said Zack.

When Zack tried to use a speed boost, he was shocked, he couldn't activate it.

He read his aura and analyzed he couldn't manipulate it.

He began sweating. "What's happening, I might reach home in time as I can run very fast even without a speed boost, but why the hell I can't manipulate my aura, what the hell I did do, what if it never gets to normal...Nah I'm thinking too far, I should calm myself first.." his head filled with thoughts.

Ken was standing there seeing all this, he stepped forward and asked, "what is it Zack, is anything wrong?"

"I can't manipulate my aura" Zack barely spoke while staring at his feet, his eyes were covered with his hair.

"You drank that, didn't ya, the water from my bottle?" Ken quavered.

"Yea I did... I drank it...., and my aura it's...right now it's the same as yours...tell me everything Ken, I want to know everything" Zack looked up and asked.

"I... I don't know....."  Ken passed out before he could complete the sentence.