Weldon boss

NINETEEN

"He is a threat, Gerald! There is nothing you can tell me that will keep me silent!"

Gerald ignored the comments from Simi and walked towards the commander's office. Since the day Jake had picked the sword and armour of Herrick, the whole coven had been restive.You could have chosen something more simple, Jake! He was been harsh, he knew that the sword chose him. Even if he had picked a hammer or a spear, once he came in contact with the sword, there would have been no contest.

If Muyiwa had picked the sword, Simi would have been dancing for joy! The sword of Herrick was very powerful: it could cut the strongest of shields and forcefields, it can deflect almost any attack and it heals the user instantly. Add the fact that it ampilifies the user's abilities, then it is a dream weapon. The only flaw in the sword is that it's limited to the user's ability and flow of magic and the user can't stand invasion of his mind once he uses the sword. But most times the user of the sword is an experienced fellow.

Now it has fallen to a boy. To be truthful, Gerald was happy that he had the weapon; at least it was not Justin, Glabach's son who used the weapon. Yet it worried him. If Jake becomes the threat Simi envisions him to be, even Gerald wouldn't be able to stop him with that sword. Especially if the sword begins to ampilify his abilities.

Now he has to hear how Jake has been performing in his team. He had called Zarchis, his team leader in here for that very purpose. He wanted to hear this alone, but Simi had learned of the arrangement and pushed herself in here.

She was still speaking about Jake when they sat down.

"Simi!" He faced her. "I don't want to hear anything about Jake until we are done with his team leader, do we have an understanding? No judgement, just listen, okay?"

"Fine!" She said, stomping her feet. Gerald drew her head to his shoulders and got her to relax just as Zarchis appeared.

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The last line is calming and romantic

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Zachris wore a red shirt with the shoulder pads made in the likeness of dragon scales. A white T-shirt peeked out of the red shirt. His trousers were also red with red boots. When he knelt down, his silver hair fell to the side, creating a sharp contrast to his clothes. His skin was pale white.

Too much red. Yet Gerald was not interested in his choice of clothes but he had more interest in what he had to say.

"Arise. How did the mission go?"

"The mission went well, my Emperor. The humans were recovered and sent back to their homes."

"Did you wipe their memories of the incident?"

"Yes."

"What about your team? Any issues?"

"No sir."

"What about Jake? Did he do anything?"

Gerald looked at Simi. She is determined to drag Jake down! He knew that she didn't approve of the choice of Zachris, mainly because he doesn't toady to her and others in the hierarchy. Gerald chose him for that reason and the reason that he has previous experience with Impervious vampires in the past.

"No, my Empress. He did all that was required."

His tone sounded like there was something amiss. Simi pounced on that.

"I see. Tell me what happened with the Alpha werewolf."

Zachris face contorted in surprise. "My Empress, how did you know that there was an Alpha?"

She smiled mischievously. "I know a lot, Zachris. I see a lot, even when you try to hide it from me."

You read his mind. You read his mind, hoping to pick off Jake! Gerald was fuming inside. Her golden eyes were shining with malice.

"Zachris, excuse us for one minute."

The stunned leader stood up and walked out.

"Simi, what's wrong with you? How can you use such power on him?"

"What did I do wrong?" She laughed. "What is making you worked up, Gerald?"

"You know what is making me angry. To use your powers in such a malicious fashion, reading his mind without permission....."

"Oh please!" She waved her hands dismissively. "I found out about the Alpha from Austin."

"Don't play games with me, Simi. I saw your golden eyes working. Moreover, the rest of the team are in the team lounge, waiting for debriefing. Austin won't be able to see you until I am done with Zachris."

"Fine, fine. You caught me fair and square. I searched through his mind. You know I don't trust him."

"So what you did is to try and control him, isn't it?"

She sighed. "Gerald, if I wanted to control him, I would need to put more into it and that will be obvious. Moreover I have no reason to try and control him."

"Indeed! You also didn't have any reason to control Muyiwa and force him to use a Minquake on Jake!"

"Gerald!"

"Simi! Don't try and patronize me. I know what you can do!"

Simi looked at him in anger,as if she wanted to do something. Then she relaxed.

"I am at fault, I know." She started. "I shouldn't have peeped into his mind, but I have no intention of controlling him. I just need to know how Jake is doing."

Gerald rolled his eyes. "Please don't do that again. I need to be able to get reports objectively, without bias or control. Do I have your word on this?"

"You have my word."

"Zachris, you can come in."

Zachris was more composured when he walked in.

"What did the Empress mean about the Alpha? How did you kill him?"

" It wasn't I that killed him, my Emperor. It was Jake."

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"Jake did what?!"

Gerald eyes asked Zachris what he meant.

"It's wasn't like I left him or something.." Red sweat ran down his head. "We had all taken our targets and Cleopatra was moving to take the children to safety when they jumped out of nowhere?"

"They?"

"They were two. I moved to take care of the Alpha but he was far too quick for me. Austin was attacked by the second one, who cut through his armour and threw him off."

"They were advancing towards Cleopatra who was about to use her forcefield to protect the human children when they stopped. The Alpha then ripped the second one apart, before tearing his head off."

"Where was Justin and Jake at that point?"

"They had moved to dispose of the bodies of the werewolves killed. By the time they returned, it was too late to join the fight."

"But the Alpha killed himself and his second."

"So I thought until I saw Jake's eyes. They were golden instead of red and they were burning."

"Burning?" Simi looked very disturbed. "Are you trying to say that Jake controlled their minds?"

"Yes. I feel that he forced his mind into them."

"You feel?"

"I felt his gaze and the intensity of his mental power."

The silence was deep. Gerald could hear Simi's elevated heartbeat. How did Jake get so much power?

"Where is Jake?"

"He is in the team lounge, waiting to be debriefed."

"Fine. Make sure you all visit the hospital after the debriefing."

"Sir?"

"Just to get some checks. I will talk to the doctors, they will know what to do."

Zachris bowed and left.


"Gerald, Jake is becoming very powerful. Very powerful."

"Simi, don't start....."

"Really? You can't see the danger? You won't stop defending him until he slits our throats!"

Gerald felt slapped. "Do you think I will not defend my own family? You really think if it comes to it, I will shrink from killing him?"

"I don't think so, I know so! You have always defended him!"

"Because you are so set on killing him! You can read minds, Simi! Read my mind!"

He saw her eyes glow golden, then he felt her in him. Then she went back to herself.

"I am sorry. I am just so....."

"Scared? Scared of a prophecy that may or may not happen the way we expect it. We can't judge Jake just because he has a jump in his abilities." He put his hands on her shoulders. "I will protect you and the children and the whole coven. I will die for the coven if need be. But Jake is part of that coven now. I have sworn to protect him as well."

He straightened up. "I need to see the doctors so that he can see to Jake. We need to understand what is happening to him. Then I have to see the Oracle."

Simi relaxed. "Fine. I will trust you on this. I have to see Muyiwa and Ore."

Gerald moved away from Simi and opened the door and came face to face with a messenger.

"My Emperor, the Empress Mother has been kidnapped!"

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Na jake matter go kill this simi

Thanks for the update. Simi need to ask for Jakes help.

TWENTY

Celeste kept on shooting fireballs at Jake. He had been blocking various types of attacks for more than an hour. Calypso had insisted on more practice with magic after they had returned from their last mission.She knows about the mind control! They all know! Zachris had warned him about this

"The Emperor has called me to a private meeting. I don't know what it's for, but if about our mission, I will have to tell him everything- including your attempt to use mind control on the werewolves." Jake had pleased that the information should be left out, but Zachris had refused. He won't lie to his superiors, he said.

Now another hysteria will start. He hadn't thought of it as anything serious- the mind control thing obviously. Then Cleopatra disabused him of that.

"Jake! Focus!"

His mind returned to the present. His arcane shield was down, almost empty. The arcane shield is the easiest type of shield to create. At least that's what Calypso had said. The only price to it was that you needed to focus.

Suddenly a huge fireball appeared from nowhere. Jake instantly increased the strength of the arcane shield, deflecting the fireball back to Celeste. The alarmed vampire quickly raised huge columns of water to douse the fire. It worked, but it left the training theater in a cloud of vapour.

He heard Calypso clap. "Nice work using the water, Celeste. Tell me, if an attack followed what you did, will you have the strength to bring up a shield?"

Jake put down his shield as Calypso scolded his sparring partner. The mist cleared, allowing Celeste the chance to give Jake a last glance before walking off.

"How are you feeling, Jake?"

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Jake turned and saw Calypso looking at him.

"I am fine. Just that I didn't want to be the reason you criticize Celeste."

"Really?" She chuckled. "You think that I criticized Celeste because of you?"

"Yes. I made my arcane shield too powerful that instead of absorbing the fireball, it deflected it."

Calypso burst into laughter. "By Lucifer's loins! You can be very funny, Jake." She sat besides him. "You shouldn't worry about that or anything at all. Tell me, what made you lose focus during your sparring? Is it what happened on the last mission?'

I knew it!

His face must have shown his wrath, for Calypso tapped his shoulder.

"Zachris had to report what happened, you know. He has his superiors."

"By now everyone will know about what happened and the fear and hate I faced when I came here will return. Why couldn't he just keep quiet about it? He doesn't understand what it feels to be in a hostile environment, he doesn't understand what it means for you to receive food and be thinking if it's poisoned or if the person who walks pass you isn't planning to kill you." Tears were running down his cheeks. "I have been through so much and now that things are getting better, this then happens!"

"Calm down, Jake!" Calypso hugged him tight. "Calm down." Jake felt her presence comforting and calming. When he calmed down, she let go of him.

"Zachris only told the Emperor and the Empress. Your father has passed an order to keep the incident quiet. I and Thomrod know about this because we are your trainers."

"Then why is Celeste looking at me that way?"

"Because you embarrassed her. Moreover, she loved Remus and you killed him."

"Oh!"

"Yes. So you can see, your secret is safe. Did you know about your ability before that day?"

"No." In truth, Jake had been suspectjng that his abilities were beginning to expand since he got his armor. While he doesn't wear them often, he had noticed that he had gained the ability to peep into people's minds quietly and easily. The truth is that he barely entered their minds before returning to his own. Most people and vamps will not even notice his presence in their minds because they are occupied with other things.

"But you suspected that you could do it, right?"

"Yes. I thought it was normal until Cleopatra told me it took years for many vampires to get to that level and that stronger vampires and werewolves often resist it. The one I controlled is an Alpha. I didn't want people to fear that I will use the power for evil."

"Don't worry about it, Jake. Apart from your teammates, no one else knows. Even if they do know, it changes nothing. Remember, you own your destiny."

She stood up. "Next week, we will train more on your mind control abilities. For now, just relax about it and...."

"Jake! There you are!" Austin's short frame suddenly came into view. "We have a mission. An important one."

This update is too short. Thanks anyway.

Modified.
Thanks for extending it bro. You are far too kind.

hotswagg12:
This update is too short. Thanks anyway.

Apologies. My phone was about to die, so I had to just drop that. I have increased it. Thanks for following up.

Thanks for all the regular update boss

Calypso looked at Austin with wary eyes. "Now? He just returned from a mission."

He shrugged his shoulders. "Well, it's Zachris orders and the Emperor asked for this personally. To be fair, I do need a rest, but am not the Emperor nor is Zachris."

She faced Jake. " You need to go if the Emperor did ask for your team."

Jake stood up gingerly and followed Austin.

They passed the Great Hall, the tables and chairs constituting a minor obstruction. Then they left the hall and walked through the aisle before getting to the team lounge.

Justin was waiting for them at the door, cleaning his silver sword. Cleopatra was munching a snack but stopped when they entered. Zachris was standing by the table.

In front of him was the Emperor.

His face was grave and drawn, his red eyes spoke in silence- speaking anger, worry and anxiety.

"Before you start your meeting, Zachris, let me speak to everyone present." He then faced them as Jake sat down with the rest.

"The Empress Mother was on her way here from her home in the forest of Ondo to this place for the celebration of the new year. Her escort was waylaided by werewolves. Her guards were slaughtered and we assume she was abducted by them. Zachris will brief you on where we think she is, but mind you, we have sent elite teams to find her. They have failed and have dead teammates for their efforts. We have no choice but to turn to you. The coven depends on your success. Zachris, you can start right now."

This new mission will be very interesting and lets sew how Jake and his team will fare. Thanks for the update.

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Happy New month

Thanks boss for the new update… it’s getting interesting

Can you make it longer

TWENTY

Simi knelt down, staring at the horned glorification of Lucifier. Her mother's picture was on the floor.

"Please, Prince of Light and giver of gifts. Please protect my mother and those who will rescue her. Don't let her to die."

The priests moved around the altar, burning incense as they prepared the sacrifice for her mother. A young girl, born for this purpose was laid down, her will suppressed to make things smoother. Simi looked forlorn and tired.

"You should go and have a bath, Simi."
She turned and found Gerald looking at her. He wore a simple green robe decorated with the constellations of the world.

She looked at him in fury. "Really? You want me to go and have my bath when my mother is kidnapped and probably dead! I won't!"

"Simi, your mother isn't dead. I may not have conclusive proof but I am sure that she is alive. We will get her back, I promise you. Even if it means I go there myself with a team!"

Don't try and cozen me! "Please spare me, Gerald! You will never soil your hands over anyone's troubles."

His eyes went red in anger. "Really, Simi? Really? You know that's not true. Besides, do you want everyone to think you have lost your mind? Or you are locking this place down because of your mother?" He squatted besides her. "You smell, Simi. I know you are concerned but you are the Empress. You have to be neat and more importantly healthy. What do you think other vampires will say if we rescue your mom and then you become sick because you didn't have your bath?" He left her up.

"We will get her back, I promise that."

This update is too short and the facts that the update does not come on time is killing the vibe of the story. Pls make sure the update is long enough and it's worth reading. Thanks

hotswagg12:
This update is too short and the facts that the update does not come on time is killing the vibe of the story. Pls make sure the update is long enough and it's worth reading. Thanks

I will increase the length of the post.

Anytime I leave an incredibly short post, know that I wanted to write something longer but I was under pressure to put something short and I will come back to increase it.

Thank you for reading so far.

rapmike:


I will increase the length of the post.

Anytime I leave an incredibly short post, know that I wanted to write something longer but I was under pressure to put something short and I will come back to increase it.

Thank you for reading so far.

okay but try and not to rush this story cause its an interesting one and create the number of days you will be updating so your readers can flow with the story.

Simi stood up slowly and almost fell.

"You have been fasting?" Gerald asked as they left the church. "Take something to eat. I know how you feel about your mother, but fasting isn't going to solve anything." They entered the royal quarters and sat down.

"She raised me, Gerald. What are you expecting me to do? I need to rest."

"Rest and eat. Collins!" Gerald called a steward. "Get the Empress some blood steak and a glass of cow's milk mixed with a baby's blood, now!"

The steward left with alacrity.

"Who did you send to rescue her?" Simi's eyes were almost giving in to sleep but she resisted it.

"Zachris and his team."

"Zachris?" She was up. "Isn't he the team leader for Jake? You know how I feel about that lad!"

"Simi, calm down. We have sent two teams previously and they fai....."

"Doesn't mean that you have to send him! We have other elite units and teams. This is my mother for heaven's sake!"

She looked at him shaking his head. "Simi, we have other troubles. We have to monitor the Deviants, there are other werewolf packs all around....."

"Doesn't mean you have the leave to send them! Besides, isn't he a rookie? Why Jake, Gerald? Why? Do you want to make him a hero and make it easier for him to get closer to the throne meant for Muyiwa?"

"Simi!" He was fuming. "Don't bring this up! Jake is there because that's the best we can do. I could have brought another team if we were not running out of time!"

"What do you mean?"

"Lord Glabach reported that the werewolves were preparing a sacrifice for something and they are working with the Deviants. I suspect your mother's kidnap is related to this."

"The more reason why professionals should be involved in this."

"With what time? Before any elite unit or team gets here and then there, it would be too late. Most of the teams are on mission and out of the rest, Zachris team are the best equipped for this." Simi felt his hands on her. "Believe me, I have thought of this. I didn't just send them because I wanted to, I had to do it. Your mother will be safe."

The steward came with the order. The food was sizzling, yet she didn't feel hungry.

"My mother is paramount, Gerald. If she does, I won't forgive you."

He sighed. "I know. Now eat."

She sat down and promptly attended to the dish. The juiciness of the cow used for the blood steak did a lot to ease her tension and the food did its job of filling her stomach. Once she was done, she looked up and found Gerald smiling at her.

"Why are you smiling?" She asked as she gnawed on the cow bones.

"If only Muyiwa and Ore will see you the way you look, you will understand. Next time don't starve yourself."

"I blame you, not myself. You are the one who made sure that they brought my favorite."

"Yet you are the person attacking it with vigor."

She cleaned her face with a handkerchief, wiping off the remaining blood that was on her lips. The steward removed the dishes.

"Now you should have a bath." Gerald stood up to order another steward but she held his hand.

"I can do that myself. Go deal with other things" She stood up and called her servants.

"Yes, my lady. I won't fuss over you again." He stood up and left.

Soon enough, Simi was in the bathtub, enjoying the soothing effect of the warm bath. Her eyes felt heavy and she soon went to sleep.

You shall be queen, until someone comes and shatters all that you hold dear and you will watch your world burn! Hahahahah!

Simi stood up so sharply that she flooded the bathroom. That dream again. She cleaned herself up and dressed up.

Quickly leaving the royal chambers, she found her way to the Oracle. As she attempted to knock on the door, it opened.

"I have been expecting you, My Empress."

The Oracle was in a simple white gown, attending to her plants. Her eyes looked drawn and worn out, like she was trying to resist sleep.

"It's about the dream, isn't it?" She asked in a way that seemed like she answered her question.

"Yes. It comes in different varieties, but the end result is the same."

"I have been having the same dreams, Your Eminence. That's a sign that the time for the prophecy is coming. Where is the boy?"

"Gone on a mission."I won't tell her about the mission.

"Gone to rescue your mother, isn't it?"

How did she know? "Yes."

"I saw it in my dreams. His team will succeed but their success only draws the day closer. When he returns, make sure he sees me. I have a word for him."

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