Immortals

CHAPTER ONE

Cold and breezy one morning in Cillin. Nilesville, being the centre of Cillin, was a little warm and the cold wind reduced due to the trees in the woods. It was quite a peaceful scene, until the bell in Nilesville high was rung. A lot of teenagers rushed into the building, it was large plot of land filled with blocks each for different courses and at the middle, a two step building called the cafeteria. Nilesville high was a good scenery surrounded by trees, gardens, flowers and a levelled grass for aerobics and the football field.

At the centre view of the school, a black car parked at the parking lot. After a while, the door opened slowly. A teenage girl came out of the car, her eyes as blue as the sky, her hair long and black as the night, with her round face and a beautiful shape and curves for her age. She took a glance at the whole school "Nilesville" she took a deep breathe and joined the students entering the building. "Good morning" was her greeting to the people around her. She walked through the hallway and entered an office which 'principal' was tagged on it. The office was cold and breezy, of course there was an air conditioner. She met a young woman, she had her glasses on with her two hands joined together on her lips. "Hello, how many I assist you?" The woman asked. "Ummm.........good morning ma, l came here like ten minutes ago and I'm here for the scholarship" the girl said and handed a file over to the woman "I'm Mrs Jovani Roberts, and you must be Marceline Brixton" Mrs Roberts stretched out her hands and Marceline shook hands with her "Yes I'm Marceline Brixton, nice to meet you" Marceline said and collected the papers from her "you are going to receive a manual to direct your stay here, you will be assigned to a classroom, we accept you in final year because we considered your reasons and we need intelligent students like you" Mrs Roberts said and gave her a book " Enjoy your stay, make friends and welcome to Nilesville high" Mrs Roberts dismissed her "thanks" Marceline said and left the office with a sigh.

At her new classroom, it was filled with so many students and their teacher. Marceline entered the class which brought silence as all eyes were on her. "Ummm........sorry, I'm new here. A scholar Marceline Brixton" She introduced and was aware of the sudden murmurs from her classmates. "You are welcome, have a sit" The teacher said and Marceline gently went to a vacant space and sat down beside a teenage girl. The lesson went on as eyes were fixed on Marceline "Hey, Marceline " her seat mate called and she got Marceline's attention " I'm Emily Rider, I love your clothes and I admire your long black hair, you seem nice" Emily said with a smile and touched Marceline's hair " Thanks, it's our family gene" Marceline said "Okay, I want to concentrate, well talk later" she took her books and focused on the teacher.

The bell went, Marceline and Emily rushed to their lockers laughing along as they put their books inside. "He is the funniest person I've ever met" Marceline laughed and held Emily to balance herself from falling. "Okay seriously you have to call him, it's really weird" Emily laughed along. " Its getting late, I'd rather rush home, see you tomorrow, here is my phone number and home address" Marceline gave her a card "Wow, you live at Jones close to the bridge here in Nilesville?" Emily asked surprisingly "That's where I had my first award" Emily continued "Here? Wow that's when I got my scholarship" Marceline said "Want me to drop you home?" She asked Emily "Gladly" Emily smiled "let's go" Marceline dragged Emily and they entered into the car and drove off.

At the Brixton's: Marceline jumped on her bed, the pink colour of her room gave it a nice look. She sighed and took off her shoes "What a day!" She exclaimed and brought out her laptop and her phone. She took her headphones and started listening to music carefully and eating fruit salad. "Mum" she called "Yes honey" Her mother Mrs Arche Brixton answered from downstairs. "I haven't seen Caroline, she sneaked into my room earlier and stole my phone chord" She complained. Arche entered her room and smiled "Look Caroline is still a six years old kid, she's playing with you I promise”. "And sisters are always together, where is she?" Arche asked. “How do you expect me to know? She is one sneaky rat" Marceline sighed. A tiny voice called from the background “Sister Marcy". “Caroline" Marceline called and started chasing her. Arche sighed "It looks like the job for......." she came outside the room "..........Adrian Brixton" She called "Your sister ‘shave started, they are not kids anymore so you know what to do" She added and carried a pile of clothes to do the laundry. Just then a twenty-four year old, handsome, he had muscular body and blue eyes too. He came and separated them "To your rooms" He ordered and Marceline snatched the chord and entered her room. "Thanks for nothing" Caroline kicked his leg. He smiled and carried her into her room. "You are welcome Mrs Brixton" Adrian said and left. Arche sighed as he went up to his room. “My kids are just one of a kind. I wished Mr. Brixton was still alive to see this" She said and continued the laundry.

At night; by eleven, Marceline sat on her bed thinking of now her official day in school tomorrow. "I need to be bold and act normal as if, nothing is wrong. Usually I find it difficult to fit in a new surrounding, but now I'm not that type of person. I'm Marceline Brixton, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bri............" "......hey shut up, I'm trying to sleep" Caroline interrupted from her room. "Keep your self to your toys and let me be" Marceline jumped on her bed and covered herself "Goodnight me" She said, switched off her lamp and went to bed.

That morning, Marceline awoke by the sound of her alarm clock. "Damn it" she exclaimed. Then she ran into the bathroom singing and dancing. Not less than thirty minutes. Marcy was out and ready to go. She wore a pink short gown with nice folds and she left her hair to run down her back. "Dear come and have breakfast" Arche called as Marceline walked down the stairs. "No mum, I'm late I've got to go" Marceline rushed out and drove off. "Mum, you need to teach this daughter of yours manners" Caroline said biting off a bacon and chewing it vigorously. Arche and Adrian gave a big sigh "What?" Caroline called still eating. "Up, to school" Adrian left the dinning dragging Caroline along.

At Nilesville high the usual scenery. Marcy came down from her car. She walked into the building when people ran past her "Hey, the last result of the CAMA examinations are out" One of them cried "CAMA?" Marcy drew a girl's attention. "Yeah, did you write it?" The girl asked. "Yeah but not in Nilesville" Marcy answered. "Then go check, it's the international result. Even if you change school, the result follows you" the girl said. "Seriously, wow" Marceline rushed to the notice board. Marceline scrolled down the list with her eyes. "Oh my gosh" She exclaimed. "2nd place with 19880" She jumped happily and everyone congratulated her. Coming out of the crowd Marceline spotted Emily running towards her. “Marcy........... I took 14th with 18889" She hugged Marcy. "I heard you got 2nd overall" Emily called. "Yeh, I'm so happy for you" She hugged Marcy again "Stay here or go to class I'll be right back" Marcy went to the back of the building and dialled her mum's phone number. "Hello!” "Hello dear, hi, I heard everything, I'm so proud of you. Will you be awarded this year or next?" Arche said "Yes, in fact I'll do more to earn more" Marcy smiled moving left to right, then suddenly, she tripped over a stick and was about falling, just then, someone ran towards her and caught her. Marcy looked up and their eyes met. The breeze blew their hairs as they stared into each others eyes. Marcy couldn't take her eyes off until "Marcy....hello are you still there" Arche's voice from the phone forced them apart. "Sorry" She said and took another step back. "I'm here we'll talk later at home okay, bye" Marcy cut the call and rose her head to see who saved her, he had dark blue eyes, finely packed blonde hair and quit muscular, he was very handsome but Marcy decided not to fall for him. "I'm so grateful, you saved my life. Thank you so much" Marcy said twisting her hair. "Your welcome" He said with a deep, gentle, warm, and outrageous accent. "I'm Marceline Brixton, I'm new here" Marceline introduced herself. "You have a name that fits your beauty entirely, I'm Miles Walt-Alpha, nice to meet you Marceline" He said and they shook hands. "Call me Marcy for short" Marceline said. "I’ve got to go now because Emily is waiting" Marceline excused herself. "But we are in the same class, we'll walk there together" Miles said. “Nah, its okay I'll go alone thanks" Marcy said and left

In the class everyone settled down and the teacher stepped in. "Hmmmm" Marcy exclaimed. "What?" Emily asked. "Nah, I just feel a little feverish" Marcy said. "Are you sure it's nothing" Emily asked touching her neck. "No, don't" Marcy moved Emily's hand away. "You're sick" Emily concluded. "No I'm not" Marcy protested. "Okay, girl go see the doctor" Emily stood up and dragged Marcy along. "Miss Brixton and Riders please sit down quietly" The teacher instructed. All eyes centred on them. "Excuse me sir, she........" "No sit down Emily" Marcy pulled her down and they sat. Miles knew something was wrong as he turned back to see them "should I talk to her after this?" He asked himself. Marceline felt so dizzy and almost fell. "That's it" Emily pulled her up "Excuse me, excuse me, I need to take Marcy to the clinic" she said. "Hurry up okay be careful" the teacher said and Emily rushed Marceline to the clinic. Miles watched how Marceline struggled on her feet. "She was healthy this morning, I'll go check on her" he said to himself.

Marceline was checked. "Hmmmm her body is running temperature and she caught a fever." The doctor said. "Fever?" Emily and Marceline looked at each other. "How come, I was totally fine like few minutes ago" Marceline explained. "You see dear, the body changes its temperature most times and you had tell germ but it wasn't activated." The doctor said. “You Marceline will lay here till school over then you can go home, Emily you go back to class" the doctor instructed. "No problem, bye Marcy see you later" she waved. "I'll be back okay" Emily promised and left.

Adrian had an appointment with one of the assistants in the Kurf Company owned by Lugard Richard Kurf. Adrian and his assistant went into the building and settled down "welcome Mr. Brixton and Mr. Kyle, the meeting is just about to start" one man addressed them. "As we all know the Kurf Company have suggested that the CAMA takes place and the first fifty will go on a camping trip this summer were awards will be given." Lugard Kurf suggested. "Yes we all know........." Someone interrupted Mr Kurf as he whispered to his ear. "What?" He exclaimed. "Who is that fool?" Kurf asked. "It's Adrian Brixton" The man pointed at Adrian who look confused. "Me, what did I do?" He asked. "Don't act smart Brixton, you stole money from the safe. Your fingerprints proved positive." Kurf said and everyone stood up. "That's a lie I promise" Adrian cried. "I'm so disappointed Adrian" Kurf said. "What the hell? I don't have anything to do with this" Adrian tried to defend himself but it didn't work out. "I would have believed you. But explain the fingerprints on the safe." Kurf asked. "It's all a set up I promise. Please believe me" Adrian said. "No, it will be taken to court" Kurf said. "Security, take this man away" He said and they took Adrian away.

At Nilesville high, school was over and Miles rushed into the clinic with a flower, and a balloon with 'get well soon' on it. He dropped it immediately on Marceline's table and left. Few minutes later; Emily entered noticing the gift with excitement she woke Marcy up. "Wake up girl!" Marceline work up and sighed as she saw the gifts. "Thanks Emily" she said. “Thank me? I was about asking who sent this" Emily asked. "I've been asleep, so I've got no idea of the person" Marceline said and started putting her shoes on. "Wait there is a card" Emily sparkled and quickly took it and gave it to Marcy. "Open and read it already" she said. Marceline took the cared and opened it, to her greatest surprise. "Get well soon, Miles. I do........." Marceline was interrupted by Emily's loud scream. "Miles Walt-Alpha?" Emily called. "That's so nice of him, he saved me from breaking a leg this morning and now this. I mean we're not even friends" Marceline wondered. "Wow" Emily exclaimed. "Miles Walt-Alpha is the guy that every girl in Nilesville high is dying to have. He's smart, most handsome, cute, and he is too nice to be called a friend. He got 1st overall in the CAMA result" Emily said. "No....way" Marceline exclaimed. "Now I want to be friends with him" she smiled. "No, add girl, to the friend" Emily said. "Girlfriend?" Marcy called. "Why would you think that?" She asked. They entered into the car, bought some drugs and Marceline dropped Emily. "But think about it. You are beautiful, you both have blue eyes. A cute match" Emily said while coming down from the car. "Well, still it's a no" Marceline winked and drove off. Emily sighed "Drama queen" she smiled.

Miles arrived home, at a mansion with a water fountain at the centre. He came down from his car and entered the house. His mother June Walt-Alpha went and embraced him. "Welcome home son" but Miles pushed her away slowly "I want to talk with you mother" He sat on the couch and June followed suite. "Tell me everything. I'm tired of you keeping secrets from me. It's obvious mother" Miles said. "No nothing is wrong I promise" June stood up and Miles could tell that she was afraid. "Are you afraid of telling me the truth?" Miles asked. "No" June called. "Then explain all the rituals and keeping me away from water when I'm angry. You are also overprotective" Miles stood up and moved close to her. "I'm holding a glass of water," he took it from the table. "And I'm angry. What will happen?" Miles asked and smashed the glass on the floor. June turned towards him. "Stop please" she begged. "No mother I won't" Miles picked up a glass and wanted to cut his veins. "Stop please I'll tell you" June hit the glass off his hands. "Let's sit" she sat Miles down and sat down herself. "Look it all started before you were born, your late father wasn't your real father" June started. "What?" Miles exclaimed. "I never slept with him." She bent her head. "Then who is my biological father?" Miles asked. "Tarfiki" June replied, "The god of light" she said. Miles looked at June then at the floor and laughed. "I was in love with someone, but he was from Philashia. I followed him to Philashia a different realm, looking for him everywhere. I ended up in the palace where I met Tarfiki, he forced me to lay with him and I had no choice. These gods are too strong, but it's a taboo in Philashia to sleep with a mortal. When he got to know that I was a mortal he banished me so I could be safe with his child. I felt regretted and moved to Nilesville where I married and gave birth to you. During your birth it was so terrible because there were earthquakes and tsunamis, your father died trying to save us. I clinched to you with fear and cried 'calm the sea please' immediately 43everything went back to normal I looked at you and your birthmark at your shown brightly" tears rolled down her eyes. "What does it mean" Miles asked but June wiped off her tears "No I can't it'll affect you" June stood up but Miles dragged her back. "Don't underestimate me mother, you hid everything from me my birth, my biological father, my birthmark... everything. And you call yourself a mother...." “I am a woman, and just because I am a mortal doesn't mean anything" June called. Miles laughed "so I'm immortal, is that it" He moved close to her gripping her hand firmly. "Miles let go, do not commit a sin I am your mother" June called. "What does the birthmark mean?" He asked piercing his fingers into her hand. "You're immortal" she pushed him “Tarfiki’s son, the god of water" she said and walked away leaving Miles alone as he processed her words.

The next day was a public holiday and Marceline wanted to use that opportunity to enter the Kurf Company to gather evidence for her brother's release. She look at the building and sighed "Good thing No one knows that I'm Adrian's sister" she said putting on her shades. She entered the building and took the elevator to the top floor. She suddenly bumped into..... "Miles, oh my I'm so sorry" she said. "Marcy?" Miles removed the sunglasses. "What are you doing here?" He asked. "I should be asking you the same question" Marcy said. "You know people will ask questions as you are here, don't be involved in the trouble that Adrian c......." "Shut it, because he was accused and his fingerprints were proved to be negative doesn't mean he is the culprit" Marcy said. "I know Adrian, he can't do such. We are too rich to think of stealing." Miles felt bad for her. “I’ll help you look for proof" He said. "I'll help you find the real culprit" He continued. "Really?" "Oh thank you, thank you miles" she hugged him tightly. "No problem, I have an uncle here he work with some gadgets that can be useful." Miles said. "Like?" Marcy asked. "Like cctv cameras and so on" Miles said. "Cool" Marcy exclaimed and they went to see his uncle. When they got there the door was locked. "They're having a meeting I'll go get a master key stay here I'll be right back" Miles said and left. Marcy sighed and then something caught her ears. "Why are you not at the meeting?" It came from the opposite door and she moved closer and put her ears on the door. Luckily for her the door was slightly open. "You see after framing Adrian Brixton I feel that we should resign, we have all the money we need" one of the men said. Immediately Marcy brought out her phone and started a video. "But how did you get his fingerprints on the safe" one asked. "Sense, I took his samples by shaking his hands earlier and used it for the operation." The other said. "So the money is ours and don't worry I’ll kill anyone that gets in our way " They both laughed. And they headed for the door. "Marcy" Miles called. "Miles wrong timing, I got proof let's run away now" Marcy called. "Who is at the door?" One asked. "Let's find out" the other said and they rushed towards the door. "We need to leave, I've got the culprits" Marcy dragged Miles and he looked confused. "I'll explain later" She put her phone into her pocket. As they turned to leave, one of the men stood in front of them. "Going anywhere?” They turned back to run the other way but the second man stood there. "No dears" Just then two other men covered their nose with handkerchief. They struggled until they fell to the floor unconscious. "There is no escape" One of them said as he watched them taking them away.