Mia made it. She finally made it back to town. Now, she had to find her father and bring people back with her to help.

Mia was about to take the next step when her hands got pulled by someone. She could not react in time. She tried to open her mouth, but no sound came out. A light barrier?

She looked at the figure that held her hand. It was uncle Zek.

Uncle Zek? She asked, but no sound came because of the barrier.

They traveled for five minutes before they stopped. The light barrier disappeared.

Mia looked at uncle Zek. She had never seen him in such a hurry. "What happened uncle Zek?"

Uncle Zek straightened his dress. "Good thing I ran into you otherwise the consequences would have been unbearable."

Mia got confused. "What consequences?"

Uncle Zek looked around. "You need not know them. The only thing you need to know is you cannot go into town right now."

Cannot go into town? The hope of Emilia, Xander, and others, were resting on her shoulders. "I have to go inside. I need dad's help."

"Gerard's help?" It was now Zek noticed that he had only found Mia. What happened to the others? Don't tell me...

"Xander got taken. Many others in the squads also got taken."

They must have run into Xavier. Now, it made sense why Xander and the others got kidnapped.

"I asked all of you not to engage in any battle," Said Uncle Zek.

"We did not. They came to us. Ike's thinks there is a spy in town. I also think the same," Replied Mia.

"A spy?" With all the things that are happening. This would make things more difficult.

"Uncle Zek please tell me what happened. Is my father okay? What about Nathan? Has he been eating properly?" Nathan would always make a problem when eating without her. Mia pleaded for an answer.

Uncle Zek sighed. "I cannot say you the full story, but I can say parts. Your father got into trouble with someone way out of our league. Nathan is doing fine."

Mia's eyes widened. "Trouble with someone out of our league? Tell me who is it? Please." Mia pleaded once more.

Uncle Zek sighed and thought to himself. I'm sorry Mia. I cannot tell you this because if I do, then you can never live a normal life. But, looking at the things that are about to happen will you and Nathan ever be able to lead a normal life?

He opened his mouth. "I'm sorry Mia, but I cannot say."

"But why?! I don't understand. I have to help them," she thought of something. "can you help me?"

Uncle Zek looked down. He could not see Mia like this. He had seen her grown up from when she was small. This pained him, but he had to be with Gerard. "I'm sorry."

Mia's eyes turned to anger. "Fine! Tell my, father, I don't want to talk to him ever again! I will never talk to you again also!"

Mia left towards the direction of the city with tears in her eyes. She had failed. Failed as always.

Uncle Zek signed. "Forgive me, Mia. If only there was a way out," He turned his attention towards the town and walked.

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An hour passed since Mia left.

Gerard found himself in his children's room. Looking at their toys brought back memories from their childhood. He took one toy. This one was special. It was a gift from their mother. His wife. Will he ever be able to see his wife again?

This was their favorite toy.

His kept the toy down. He sat on their bed. This room was filled with countless memories. His eyes stopped being dry, but they stopped before any tears could fall.

Memories of their childhood came into his mind. Mia and Nathan running around their home. Laughing. That was a sight he would never forget.

Zek walked in.

"How did it go?" Gerard was scared Mia would return. She should not return at a time like this. That is why he kept Zek outside in wait.

Zek did not want to look Gerard in the eyes. He changed the topic. "The mission ran into a problem. Some of them got kidnapped by the city."

Gerard raised his eyes brow. "They got kidnapped?"

"Yes, they ran into Xavier. So this means the rumors are true."

Gerard looked up. "Indeed."

Zek noticed something. "Are you not worried?"

Gerard looked at Zek. "No, I have faith in them. They will return."

"I understand," Zek replied.

"Also, from what she said there is a spy among us," Zek said.

"A spy? That would make things complicated. If this matter gets out then..." Gerard replied.

"Tell me what did she say when you said I cannot help her? It is okay you can be honest."

"Sh--" Zek sighed. "she said she would never talk to you or me again."

Gerard burst into laughter. "Ah, that silly girl."

Gerard stood up "Let us go. We need to have a discussion with the other."

They both left the room. A room filled with countless memories...

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Mia kept running. She did not stop. What will she say when she returns? Without the help from her father, how would they save Xander and the others? All of them were depending on her, but she failed them.