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A New Era

Two years Later... On the day of deployment Homecoming, the sun rose on the scene of soldiers getting ready to go home to their families, and the base was in an uproar. The chow hall was crowded with men and women chatting over the first meal of the day, and then it all went dead silent as the atmosphere changed, and everyone's eyes turned toward the doorway. "PSST," A soldier whispered to his friend. "It's Deathstroke and his guys... Why is he eating here again?" "I think he's humble." One of the squad members said with a smile on her face, and he rolled his eyes at her. "Close your mouth. You are drooling." "I ain't simping for him. Also, he is married. I just think it's admirable that even after ranking E-5 in just three years, he still sits and eats in the chow hall with his subordinate, although he's now a sergeant." Nodding in agreement with her, the other squad member forced his food down his throat and said, "The dude is a beast. Rumors have it he's mad and had not turne

Nothing left of her

The house that was once so quiet was now echoing with the sound of footsteps, and Ms. Coral couldn't help beaming at her son when he walked through the kitchen door."Good morning, Mom." Ethan greeted her."Morning, son." Ms. Coral said. "I should get started with breakfast now that you guys are awake.""Leave it. You don't have to stress yourself. Remember. You are sick.""B-ut.""We will grab something to eat on our way back." His words left no room for argument, so Ms. Coral sighed in defeat and nodded. "Have you seen Mr. Hester?" Ethan asked."He left for the store." Ms. Coral informed him. As he turned to leave the room, he said, "Thanks, Mom.""Are you guys going somewhere?""I need a new suit, so yeah. I will be out with Drak and Nina for a while."*******Within the two years, Mr. Hester had upgraded from the shop to the two stories store, dedicated to making fancy clothing, and he had acquired himself a lot of very elite clients over the years, and the store was busy as al

Is he dead?

A couple of maids soon stopped in the hallway as Avan walked towards them, and they greeted in unison, “Good morning, sir Avan.”“Morning, ladies!” He said with a wink as he walked off, leaving them blushing at his backside. When he got into his kitchen, he was shocked at the sight of a lady in there, wearing his t-shirt, and. making scrambled eggs on his stove.“Am I still hallucinating from the hangover or what?” Avan thought, squeezing his eyelids as he watched her.When she turned to look at him, a flashback from last night's party hit his head like a ton of bricks – a million tiny little needles stabbing into his brain, all trying to make him remember her.“Morning sleepyhead,” She whispered as she took the frying pan down.Then she walked over to him, and wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing him.“Hmmm, Good morning, gorgeous.” Avan hummed against her lips before pulling away.He had this weird look that made her slightly frown, and then she asked, “Are we still going?”“Hu

I will. I promise you!

When Nick didn't shake, they looked over at Ethan opening Avan’s locker, and one of them shouted, "Hey, you just killed the son of the Carters. Do you know how much trouble you're going to get yourself in for that?!” "If I wanted to kill him, I would have done it swifter than going through the trouble of beating his ass," Ethan said as he reached into the locker. "He's unconscious. Give him a few minutes for the factory reset to kick in. Hopefully, that would bring back his sense of respect." After getting Avan's bag out, Ethan unzipped it, going through his stuff, and soon he found the invite, taking it out before opening the next locker and taking his jacket out, wearing it. Then Ethan shoved the invitation into his pocket and zipped Avan's bag, turning to face him and the other, tossing the backpack to him as he said, "I am going home." Just then Nick's groan echoed in the room, causing everyone else to turn toward his direction, watching him lay there, moaning in pain. "You m

Out of the grave

As Ethan adjusted his tie around his shirt collar, Nina approached him, wearing a stunning high neck, lace applique beaded elegant modest dress with a detachable train on it, and glowing with a nude makeup look. He was so caught up in getting ready that he didn't notice her until the moment she stopped in front of him, saying, "Let me help you with it." Suddenly, Ethan started gasping for air, and a look of worry sparked in her eyes as she cried, "What's wrong? Do you feel unwell?" Looking like she was about to cry, Nina hit him firmly on his back with the heel of her hand between his shoulder blades. As she was about to go in for a second hit, Ethan grabbed her wrist and said, "I am fine. It's just that you are so damn breathtaking that you stole the air out of my lungs." He looked so proud of himself, and Nina stared at him, silently. Then she started laughing, slapping his arm as she cried, "You scared me, you jerk!" Still grinning, Ethan winked, and Nina rolled her eyes, re

Ten minutes to ten

As he stared at Ethan, Mr. Rider felt cornered, knowing that denying him would only lead to an explanation and more questions, and he didn't want to ruin the perfect image he had portrayed to the Hallow. He needed his reputation to stay faultless, and Ethan had the power to ruin so much. "Son, Nina, you guys are finally back. Two years have treated you two well, it seems." Mr. Rider said as he smiled weakly. "How about we catch up more tomorrow? As you can see, it's your sister's engagement ceremony, and tonight, it should be all about her and her fiance. Won't you agree?" It was clear what Mr. Rider was doing with his words, and Ethan could read the threat that lingered in his stares. "Of course, tonight is all about my beautiful sister. She is the true star of the show." Ethan answered, smiling at him as he saw the slight twitch in his eye. As the waiter was passing by him, he reached into the tray, grabbed a glass of champagne, and took a sip, ignoring the way Mr. Rider tried

10:10

10:00The party had grown even more lively, classical music still playing in the background, and everyone was enjoying themselves without a care in the world.There were so many familiar faces there that Ethan remembered from his and Nina’s wedding ceremony, and the way they were side-eyeing them now and whispering took him back to that day, and he clutched his fist tightly.10:10The ballroom suddenly grew this immediate tense energy as more guests started entering the hall one after the other, catching the attention of the others.It was a bunch of guys, young, and handsome, all walking into the room, and Nina stared after them, wondering who they were because she had been in the elite circle in the past, for a long while, and none of these faces, she could recognize.But her confusion soon faded when she stared up at Ethan, and saw the way he looked at these men with such a strange glint in his eyes.“Who are they?” Nina asked, not understanding why he was staring, but knowing that

9.999998 percent

Holding her eyes captive in his calm gaze, Ethan watched her, his lips slightly twitching and yet no words leaving them, causing Madam Rider to command, “Answer me!” Not a spark of fear showed in Ethan's eyes, and Madam Rider knew he wasn't the same... he wasn't the boy who showed up at their mansion desperate for a job, the boy that trembled at the sound of her voice, that took the insults, the abuse, and he definitely wasn't just a bastard and a servant... Something had changed about his aura, how he carried himself, the confidence that he held in her presence, and the way he looked, and talked. How his eyes were clear and steady, his face expressionless, his tone indifferent. It was so unlike the Ethan she knew... "How?" Ethan finally said. "What?" Madam Rider replied. Lowering his eyelids slightly, he held his silence, causing a look of frustration to flicker in her eyes. "Explain to me how I could make all of this happen," Ethan said, an expression finally showing on his

Rebellious spirit

The moment Mr. Rider walked into the dining room, it grew silent, no one daring to look up. He dragged out a chair and sat down heavily. His eyes immediately fell upon his Savannah, and she felt his gaze on her, but she didn't dare look up from the plate of food in front of her. "Savannah, I need all your car keys and your credit cards, and you should stay away from public eyes for the time being." Mr. Rider said with this unsettling calmness. Anger bubbled inside Savannah as she heard him address her like a child, and she tried not to lash out, saying, "Seriously! You are grounding me! Father, I am not a kid anymore. You can't-" "You live under my roof and earn from my money, you abide by the rules." Mr. Rider interrupted his voice hard. The rest of the family looked up at him, but before they could utter a word, he added, "If anyone thinks that I am being unfair, you can join her in her punishment." A pin drop could make a loud sound once those words left his lips, and for a

Was this your plan all along?

Ethan's heart raced as he took one last glance at Nina. He knew he had to leave her out of all of these things because of her safety, but the thought of keeping things from her made his chest ache. With a heavy sigh, he stepped out of the room and closed the door behind him, the sound echoing through the empty hallway.Drak stood in front of him, his expression unreadable. They stood in silence for a moment, the weight of their mission heavy on their shoulders. Finally, Ethan broke the silence."What about London Hale?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.Drak's eyes flickered with a hint of amusement. "Ah, yes, Hale. The last time we spoke, you needed a way into his facility, and information on the bone marrow he stole from you..."The name alone sent shivers down Ethan’s spine. The last time they crossed paths, he had barely escaped with his life.He then nodded, his mind racing with memories of the painful procedure he had endured at Hale's hands.Drak's eyes flickered with

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