ARYA   We've been tied up for like three hours and my muscles really ached. I’m sure Chris felt the same way because he's been quiet since Dave and Prof. Darlene were taken somewhere by JDC's staff.   "Have you thought of a way on how we could get out of here?" I asked him.   "I'm trying to remove this rope on my hand," he replied. I tried to look at what he was doing and he seemed to be succeeding. He was trying to untie it.   "It's loosening," I whispered just in case they could hear us. I just hope there's no hidden camera in here.   "Good."   Silence enveloped us again, not until we heard three consecutive knocks on the door. I looked at the door, waiting for it to open, but nothing. My forehead creased because of this. Who could it be? Was it JDC?   Eventually, I saw a card in the doorway and someone pushed the card

CHRIS "Zanaya is currently inside the Broadcast Room," I muttered. "What?! But there's a bomb there!" Arya exclaimed. Panic was evident on her voice. A sudden surge of worry attacked me too. What was she doing there? She told us a while ago that she didn't know the locations of the bomb. Was she given a task from JDC? "For sure she's aware that there is a bomb there. JDC might have warned her," Dave spat bitterly and began walking towards the door. "But Dave--" "We have more important things to do. I wouldn't waste my time saving a traitor like her," he drawled with finality in his tone. We followed him who was now on his way to the canteen to assist the police in diffusing the bomb. "Isn't she important to you?" I asked him as I kept my pace with his long strides. Even with Dave

ZANAYA I stared emotionlessly at the flashdrive between my index finger and my thumb. Installing this in the Broadcast Room would mean that Zyffords would face their downfall. Destroying them would mean that I could have the freedom that I have always dreamed of. I would be free from my controlling father. I would be free from JDC's grasp. And most of all, I would be free from my engagement with Dave. My hand suddenly shook as I thought of these. Am I really going to do this? My mind brought me back to the times when I had a great time with Dave. Those times when we were young and wild and free. Then I remembered Arya, Chris, as well as Eroll and Monica. They were everything to me. Am I really going to throw those away? Any moment from now, some parts of the Academy would explode if the authorities were not able to diffuse all the bombs. The truth was that, I am not aware of the loca

ARYA We hurried up the stairs to the second floor where the Control Room was located. Monica and I accompanied some rescuers to rescue Zanaya who was inside. Dave with Eroll and Chris were outside and were also looking for JDC aka Nico. Who would have thought that the venerable Student Council President was the mastermind of all the violence at Zyfford Academy? No one would expect him to be able to do that. His life was now tainted with black due to his past. As for Zanaya, I am happy that she still gave us her loyalty up to this point, though I am so worried about her current state as of the moment. I really hope nothing bad happened to her. She's my very first friend here in Zyfford and was also the reason why we became friends with Dave's group. If not for her, I am sure my blood would still boil for the E4. It was already smoky in this part of the building so the rescuers would n

CHRIS "Chris! Let's go. You're really slow," shouted Monica who was outside the headquarters with the others. I let out an irritated sigh when I failed to tie my shoe laces properly. "Seriously?" someone blurted in front of me. I looked up and saw Monica's annoyed face. I got up and faced her. "I'm done!" After saying that, I pinched her nose and ran to the door while laughing so hard. She groaned audibly as she tried to catch up. "Is everything complete?" Dave asked who was seemingly bored judging by his usual dull eyes. "Aye! Aye! Captain," Eroll replied playfully. They started walking towards the car. Today, we were invited for a case. And guess what, everyone was excited since it's been a long time since we were able to solve real case