Earth had become a raging battle field.
There was news about random blasts and terrorist attacks all over the news.
There was a frenzy everywhere as people ran indoors to hide inside their homes and basements.
The Watcher Headquarters was going crazy, trying to handle calls from all the Presidents and Prime Ministers. It was true that they were answerable but the situation had blown out of proportion. They had no other choice than to call back their very best.
Rozelle, George and Robert, walked back in the building, matching their steps.
"Never thought that I would be back in business! " George stretched as the humanoids greeted them with coffee mugs.
" Who would have thought that Gala had developed such a wonderful anecdote. She is talented, isn't she? " Rozelle read Robert's expression closely as she asked the question.
Robert knew that he was in a tricky situation. He had to praise Layla for her credibility but he had to do so without making his lover jealous.
" Life, my dear Rozelle, is like a roller coaster. We never know when it's high and when it's low. All we need to do is hang on. " Robert smiled. It sure felt good to be back on his both legs.
" Which reminds me,how is Quill doing? " Rozelle asked as they waited for the briefing.
" I don't know. He refused to stay in touch. " Robert whispered as the door behind them shut after all the who's who of the world entered the auditorium.
***
Quill was sitting by himself when he felt a hand over his shoulder.
" Why are you here! " Quill knew who it was without even looking around. " I heard what you did for my brother. Thank you. "
He said, still not looking at her.
" Your planet is under attack. " Layla said.
" I know. " Quill replied.
" Are you going to just sit here and do nothing? " Layla asked.
Quill scoffed.
" Are you here to mock me?Remind me about my worthless existence? You know very well that I am not as blessed as my brother is. I am worse than a human. What can I possibly do? "
Layla placed another hand over this other shoulder.
" You are as much your parents' son as your brother is. I came here to ask for your forgiveness for all the evil that I did. Once I was overtaken by grief and helplessness when my tribe was driven out as well. It was at that moment that the Darkness found me. I thought I had found salvation.
It was not until recently that I realized that true salvation was in the joy of sharing and coexistence. You are no different from me and I hope you don't fall into the deepest pit of darkness, during your lowest time, like me. "
She pulled him onto herself and placed her lips on his. She kissed him with all she had. Quill closed his eyes but his hands refused to touch her body. There was no acknowledgement.
Layla broke away after a few minutes but she thrust something inside his closed palm.
" I know you don't trust me. And will not waste my time and your time asking for an emotional apology. But this is a cure that I was developing for my kind.
It was developed from your brother's blood so you don't owe me anything.
It will unlock all the genetic potentials in your body, namely, your Chemorian blood. "
She bent over him and kissed his cheeks before leaving.
" Hope it helps. Goodbye Quill. "
Quill sat there with the vial in his hand, staring into the horizon without even looking back.
***
Razzak stood in the front line of their little regiment as a woman with white hair looked down upon her with condemnation.
"What makes you think you will succeed this time? Look what your failure has brought upon our world?
All hell has been set loose.
How do you plan to make it up? "
Razzak stood like a soldier in attention as she saluted the woman.
" I have learnt my lessons.
And I have done my homework. "
She fell at the woman's feet and began to hit her head over the ground. She did so till blood started trickling down her forehead and then she turned to the woman and marked her feet with that blood.
" I swear on the dignity of my ancestors that I will restore what has been lost. It was my naivety that I went there unprepared.
I am not repeating that mistake. Please trust me with the mission. "
The woman looked at her and then pulled her up.
" How many do you want to take with you on this quest? "
Razzak's eyes lit up at those words.
" None. I want to try a different method. Their physical strength is far superior. We will perish trying to confront them.
The dynamics have shifted.
I am going to use wit against their brute force. "
The old woman arched her eyes as she looked at Razzak.
" May I know what kind of information you have in your procession that I might not be aware of? "
Razzak smiled.
" It's nothing major. I just used my school connections. "
She winked and smiled.
" Now, if you will, please allow me to leave. Time is running out. I must act before it turns ugly. "
Razzak walked out of there as she deleted all the data that she had in her mobile.
" Thanks, Stella! See you on the other side."
She left a text behind.
" Sure helps to know all your secrets Mira, darling. Your enigma finally comes to an end.
Thanks to the chip that Stella got inside your body. I know exactly how to manipulate those boys. "
She kissed the air as she tossed the phone away and headed towards a chopper.