CHAPTER 2: GRADE SS MISSION
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The BMA base is standing proudly in the middle of the capital like a lion standing in the middle of the pack. Full of authority and dominance.
But, who would have thought that this place that looks like a large business establishment on the surface and a casino at the ground floor is full of unpredictable people inside?
"Have you heard that Zero is here!"
"Yeah! I heard that too. For sure, Lilac will rush back here to take a glance to our one and only black ranked agent."
"We cannot blame her for liking Zero. He is rich, gorgeous, brave and handsome. He is a perfect bundle of every woman’s male god!"
"Hey! If you want to die, just do it alone! You see, Lilac’s gang is here!"
"Speak of the devil!"
"She really thinks that Zero will bat an eye of her? Dream on!"
The arrival of the black ranked Zero and golden ranked Zyro (Cloud’s name in BMA), gathered the attention of the admirers, self-proclaimed rivals and those who wants some pointers from the duo that is rarely can be seen in the base.
Even Lilac’s team came despite of having their own missions just to see Zero who Lilac likes the most.
Zero is wearing his usual tux with his official black cape uniform, his long raven black hair was tied up into a ponytail that makes him look like those ancient times princes. He also wears his usual earing in his left ear, dog tag and cold and indifferent appearance that makes the women agents there scream and feel giddy at a sight. While Zyro is wearing his tux like Zero with his gold cape as his identity. His red hair was fixed backwards that makes him look like a badass gentleman.
The pair is walking side by side while the spectators are eye-raping the both of them. They just ignored it and walk toward the President’s office. But...
"Hey! Zero! How are you doing? I missed you so much!"
Zero stared at Lilac who is wearing her golden cape with pouty lips and playing-adorable face.
Lilac knows that she is too shameless and bold, but her dignity is just a waste if she cannot catch Zero’s attention.
She pulled out a paper bag and handed it over to Zero. Zero stared at it and when he smelled a familiar scent, he turned to Zyro. He clearly understood Zero.
"Thank you, Lilac. We will share it later. We need to see the president first, if you don’t mind."
Lilac hesitated, but thinking of the two’s relationship, she gave in and reluctantly stared at Zero’s unchangeable face.
"Make sure to make him eat that, okay? I poured all my effort to make that. I want to make him taste how sincere I am to him." She whispered at Zyro while taking a peek at Zero who is just standing there like a statue.
Zyro smiled awkwardly and nod at her.
’Taste your sincerity? Sure thing, you will surely kill him with that sincerity of yours.’ Zyro thought.
The two proceeded as their fans and admirers kept on giving them their gift to the both of them. Zyro can’t help it but to accept them while Zero just accepted some when he noticed the hard time it gives his best friend.
"Are you tired?"
"D-don’t mind me. I am okay. Let’s just proceed. President surely is waiting for us."
"Are you sure?" Zero asked him worriedly.
Zyro just nod at him and showed him his happy face. He may be looked like he is tired but, knowing that Zero cares and worried for him, makes him want to jump because of happiness.
When they entered the room, the atmosphere changed.
The room is filled with glass windows that can usually be seen in those top-notched buildings. The interior is filled with black and gray furniture like Zero’s condo unit. The only difference is the regality and dominance of the occupant.
In front of the glass window, there is an old man in his mid 40’s watching the other skyscrapers that is trying to level themselves to their own building. He is brewing tea that is very familiar to Zero.
"President. Gold rank agent Zyro, here to report." Zyro greeted the man with his utmost respect.
"Black rank agent Zero is here." Zero greeted nonchalantly while looking at the big portrait of his family hung on the wall.
He clenched his hand at the sight of his grandfather that is long been dead twenty years ago.
"I wonder why gramps need to die instead of some ungrateful old man out there?" He asked sarcastically.
Zyro is shocked but, he knows that he cannot do anything about the issues between this father and son duo. He just stayed silent from the side.
No one can blame who. It’s just that they both have their own different beliefs and opinions about the incident that have happened to them.
William Baldwin, Zero’s father neglected him since the death of Mary, Zero’s mother. William’s reasons is unclear, but everyone thought that it is because he is blaming Zero’s birth to Mary’s death.
Zero, on the other hand suffered because of William’s neglecting. He suffered in the rare cold poison that already affected him since his birth. He also blames William for Johnnie’s death. What may be the reason behind that, only the both of them knew that.
"Z-Zero."
"Johnnie once said that everything has it’s own reasons. It only depends on ones ability to cope up and understand it."
"You have no right to call gramp’s name!" Zero roared.
Zero’s golden yellow eyes turned scary as he look at William. It’s full of hatred that makes Zyro tremble from the side.
"Zero, appease your anger, please. He may not be your father in your eyes, he is still the president of BMA." Zyro tried to coax Zero that is trembling with anger.
Zyro tried to touch the trembling Zero. But he instantly retracted his hands when he felt a burning coldness from his friend’s body. Zero, on the other hand started to breath heavily as his body’s temperature continuously to drop in frightening speed.
William noticed that and rushed to help his son. But his hand was smacked away by Zero. He have no choice but to give the five suppression pills to Zyro.
Zero obliged as Zyro assisted him. He drank the pills and take a nap as he try to absorb the effects fully.
"How often his cold poison attacks?" William asked Zyro when they noticed that Zero is finally sleeping soundly.
"Once a week. I’m afraid that there’ll be a time that he will freeze once neglected." Zyro replied worriedly.
"I understand. Just take these wines and pills to his home. I will trouble you to watch over him as I continuously monitors the development for his cure."
"Sire?"
"Hmm?"
"Why not letting him know the truth?"
William stayed silent. He just grabbed a folder and handed it over to Zyro. It contains the mission he assigned.
"Grade SS?"
"Yes. If that was completed, you will be promoted to black rank, and he will know the question he ones seek."
Zyro opened the folder and saw a portrait of a woman attached on it. He was about to asked when William interrupted him.
"Please, do not tell who is your client until she reveal herself."
"Why?"
"She is the little girl Zero first befriended."
Zyro stunned. At the very first time, he felt reluctant to accept the mission assigned to the both of them.
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