Note to the reader: *.......* means he's saying that in his head.

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Chapter 7

I got up early out of habit, but since it was Sunday I didn't have anything to do. I was going to stop being shadow for a little while. The memory omega could have stolen some of my memories and has already figured out who I am, but that was the worst case scenario. I took a quick shower and when I got out I sat down on my sofa and started watching the tv. I was surprised when I suddenly heard a knock at my door.

Knock knock knock

I slowly made my way to the door wondering who it could be this early. Only bad things popped into my head so I readied myself for a fight. I sighed after looking out of the peephole.

Lisa:"Open up Cyrus!"

Vincent:"Try to be a little quieter. It still early."

I opened the door.

Cyrus:"Why you two here so early and how did you know which room was mine?"

Lisa pulled out her cell phone to show me.

Lisa:"I asked Mia which room you were in."

Lisa pushed past me and entered.

Vincent:"Sorry."

Vincent followed her then I closed the door and made my way to the living room. Lisa plopped down on the couch.

Lisa:"This couch is a little stiff. It feels like you rarely use it."

Cyrus:"So why are you here?"

Lisa:"The new stuff we bought won't be delivered until later so we don't have any way to cook breakfast."

Vincent:"We brought food."

Vincent held up a bag with a carton of eggs sticking out.

Lisa:"You get free breakfast and company."

Cyrus:"So your gonna cook breakfast?"

Lisa:"Hahahahah! Of course not! Vincent will."

I looked over at Vincent and he nodded.

Cyrus:"My kitchens over there."

I pointed him to the kitchen.

Vincent:"Thank you for letting us use your kitchen."

He left for the kitchen leaving me alone with Lisa. She picked up the remote and started flipping through the channels.

Cyrus:"Didn't you think I might still be asleep."

Lisa:"Mia told me your always up early."

Cyrus:"Oh."

I stayed silent as she continued to surf the channels. After a while Vincent finally finished cooking.

Vincent:"I'm done."

Lisa:"Finally!"

Lisa jumped up and ran to the kitchen she came back after a minute with a plate full of bacon, eggs, sausage and hash browns then she sat back in the same spot on the couch. I went to the kitchen to get some too since it looked so good. Vincent gave me a plate full of food then he went to the living room. I usually eat at a table, but since Lisa and Vincent were here I felt that I should eat with them.

Lisa:"What do you think of the food?"

Cyrus:"It's great."

The food was better than anything I could ever make. Judging only from breakfast Vincent was even a better cook then Mia. Lisa was the first to finish and she put her plate in the sink. When I placed mine in next to hers I sighed thinking about how she could have washed her plate. Vincent ended up washing them. After a while of watching tv with them Vincent's cellphone rang.

Vincent:"Hello."

When the call ended Vincent stood up.

Vincent:"Lisa. The supreme wants to see us."

Lisa set the remote down and stood up.

Lisa:"Then lets go."

My phone suddenly started ringing and the two of them looked over at me. I pulled it out and saw Mia was the caller.

Cyrus:"It's Mia."

I answered it.

Cyrus:"Hello."

Mia:"Cyrus. You need to come over. Grandfather said he needs to tell the two of us something."

Cyrus:"Sure I'll be right over."

I hung up the phone and looked at Vincent and Lisa.

Cyrus:"Looks like the supreme wants to see me too."

Lisa:"Then hurry up and get ready. We'll leave together."

Cyrus:"I'll be fast."

I ran to my room and threw on jeans a white t-shirt and a red hoodie.

*Why would the supreme need to talk to all of us.*

I was a little worried he found out I'm shadow, but if that was true I don't think he would invite Mia's friends over. I made my way back to the living room and left with Vincent and Lisa. They didn't talk much on the train ride so we made it to Mia's with very little conversation. I tried many times on the way there to make small talk, but they weren't very interested. Mia was the one to answer the door. I could feel the excitement that she was emitting.

*Maybe we're being given a mission?*

Mia led us to the living room where we had to wait for a while.

Cyrus:"So Mia what is this all about?"

Mia:"Grandfather said he finally has a lead on shadow and he's gonna let us join the search!"

Cyrus:"Why us."

Mia:"I don't know yet. He hasn't told me."

*Maybe he really does know it's me!*

I was getting more worried, but I couldn't let it show on my face. I made sure to keep a composed expression. Eventually we were let into the supremes study and the first thing I noticed was the man standing next to him. It was the memory omega that I don't remember attacking. I admit it was hard to keep my surprise from showing, but I think I did a good job.

Supreme:"Vincent, Lisa, Cyrus and Mia I am now assigning you to the shadow case."

Mia was showing her excitement all over her face while I kept a stoic look on mine.

Cyrus:"Sir I'd like to ask why us?"

Mia shot me a angry glare.

Supreme:"The answer to that question is standing right next to me. This is Dave Kelly. He is the only person to ever survive after meeting shadow. He can manipulate memories and was able to see one of shadows."

I squeezed my fists together.

*So he got one after all! Which one did he get!*

Supreme:"He didn't see a lot, but we've learned shadow goes to Crehon High."

I relaxed a little and unclenched my fists.

*If that's all then I haven't been caught.*

I let out a sigh of relief.

Mia:"You want us to find him right!"

Supreme:"Mia and Cyrus will only collect info on the students. Vincent and Lisa will be the one to confront him if it's needed. They will be starting school at Crehon tomorrow. I do NOT want anyone confronting shadow alone. Mia, if you find out who he is do NOT get anywhere near him. Vincent and Lisa will stay on him until back up can arrive."

Mia:"I can beat him grandfather! Give me a chance!"

The supreme stood up and slammed his fists down on the desk.

Supreme:"You will not confront him!"

Mia took a few steps back and stayed silent.

Cyrus:"Sir why is it alright for Vincent and Lisa to fight, but not us?"

The supreme looked me in the eyes then sat back down.

Supreme:"They are a rank SSS pair so they have the power and experience that you two lack."

I glanced over at Vincent and Lisa. I had no idea they were that high ranked. What kind of powers do they have?

Supreme:"All the information gathered on shadow will be given to the four of you and it's your job to find out which student is shadow. Like I said before if he figures you out only Vincent and Lisa are cleared to fight him."

An encrypted email was sent to each of our phones. We were given the encryption key and opened the file. All the information the omegas have collected on shadow was in it and I couldn't help but smirk. They didn't have very much. They knew shadows height, estimated weight and that he went to Crehon High. They believe he had to be a powerful omega, but probably tries not to stand out at school. They also believe he probably moved to Atlantis within the last five years. His gender was still not classified, but it was assumed that he's male.

I was surprised that all the information was right except for the part about me being a powerful omega. I wasn't very worried since I was average height and weight, plus Atlantis gets a new crop of citizens every year. They had nothing that pointed to me specifically. Things would be getting harder now that Vincent and Lisa lived in the same building, but I felt pretty confident that I'd be able to hide it from them.

Cyrus:"Sir don't you think Mr. Kelly is in a lot of danger. Shadows probably going to want him dead."

Supreme:"Don't worry. Dave is leaving the city tonight."

*So I have to get him tonight or he'll be gone.*

Supreme:"Now go rest up today and read over the files regarding shadows previous attacks. Tomorrow is the start of your mission and it might become dangerous so I want you all to be prepared."

I stepped forward and stretched my arm out towards Mr. Kelly.

Cyrus:"It was nice meeting you Mr. Kelly."

As soon as he grasped my hand to shake it I let one of the nanobots exit my blood stream and pass from my hand to his then it entered into his body. It was so small that he didn't even notice it. I stepped away and left the room with the others.

Mia:"We're finally going after shadow!"

Cyrus:"Yeah but we're not aloud to confront him."

Mia:"I know, but it feels good to help with the case."

Lisa:"The things we bought yesterday will be arriving soon so we should hurry up and get home."

Mia:"I'll come with you to help set up your new place."

******************April POV****************

Shadow still hasn't shown up at the park again. I plan to continue staking it out every night until he finally comes back. The rebels are putting together a team to attack Atlantis and I might get dragged into helping them. Once Atlantis falls to the rebels real changes can finally start.

When I moved here I got a job, but about a week ago some men came to my door and told me that since I was 16 I had to start attending Crehon High. I'll be starting tomorrow and they offered to put me in student housing which I'll have to take since I won't be able to work anymore. It'll take a week before they can get me my new home.

I am curious to know what my rank would be so I'm looking forward to that, but I'm worried about getting a pair. I hope whoever I end up with tries to keep their distance. I can eat absolutely anything with my power and I've been told I look quite scary when using it so if I'm lucky that will scare everyone away.

This was a pretty boring Sunday. I went shopping to buy all the things I would need for school and I staked out the park for a few hours. When I was buying school supplies I also bought a camera that I'm going to leave at the park. I plan to check it everyday and only leave it there during the night. I felt really good about myself. I had a lead on shadow and I'll get to see how I stack up to the omegas here in Atlantis when I get ranked tomorrow.Back to Main Page