Announcement

"On the charges of trespassing, theft and the murder of Dr. Karen Raymond, Candidate Kaze from team C, who is also an unidentified and unregistered alien, has been sentenced to immediate execution. IAEA will continue to protect humankind, and therefore will fight any threat possessing humanity." The president announced throughout the building as well as in the press. 

Every candidate was in awe of what was happening. But it was team C in particular who were appalled. As the message echoed through the empty corridors and hallrooms, an immediate suspension of the training was issued until the intruding Alien had been taken care of.

Team C reflected upon their experience with Kaze, as the message finished playing. "I can't believe he was an alien this whole time. How could I not know? I am such an idiot"! Xander cursed himself. "The way he barely knew the obvious facts.. I should gave guessed" Xander sighed.

"I am not surprised. I never liked that obnoxious guy anyways" the Sanders brother rolled his eyes, but deep down he was a bit shaken as well. 

"I can't believe that idiot got caught". Kane scoffed and kept staring at the ceiling as she lay on her bed. The Sanders sister, who had happened to have heard her, turned to her.

"Did you know he was an alien"? Asked, the Sanders sister. 

"I knew he was hiding something," Kane declared flatly.

"Then why didn't you tell us? How could you cover for that alien"? The Sanders brother scoffed.

"Like I said, I wasn't sure he was an unauthorized alien. Besides, everyone has secrets" Kane declared flatly once more.

"I can't believe we've been sharing a living space with a murderer" Groaned the Sanders brother. 

"Neither can I," Kane blurted. Getting up from the bed, she spoke, "But I suppose that's what they want us to believe".

"Are you saying that the IAEA is framing him"? Sanders sister asked. "Why would they do that?

"Don't tell me you blindly trust IAEA"? Kane mocked.

"Why not?" Scoffed, the Sanders brother. "IAEA is the most elite organization out there maintaining intergalactic harmony, something that even NASA failed to do." 

"So?" Kane Raised an eyebrow. "Just because something… even an organization, is good at something doesn't make them trustworthy. Take Kaze for an example. He nailed the programme… and now he is a fugitive alien". She shrugged.

"She is right. I have known Kaze for a while. Yes, I didn't know that he was an alien, but he was very careful with his actions. A murder doesn't make sense". Xander shook his head. 

"Just because he was good to you doesn't mean he is a good guy" The Sanders brother rolled their eyes.

"That's not what I am saying. Whatever he did, he thought it through. He was careful. Why would he blatantly murder someone, let alone Dr. Karen Raymond, the head of technology, and risk exposing his identity. Something doesn't add up." Xander folded his arms.

"What are you suggesting"? Asked the Sanders sister.

"That we don't know the whole story. I'm not saying Kaze didn't do anything wrong… but I'm not sure we should trust IAEA completely" Xander sighed.

"How can you not trust the organization you're part of"? The Sanders brother asked.

"Cause I know Kaze is not the only one who kept secrets. IAEA does too". Xander declared. "I want to know the full story before I go around pushing him. I mean why the hell would he kill Dr. Raymond. He never killed us. He had the chance for every single day"! Xander tried to reason. 

"Because we are mere ETA training cadets. Dr. Raymond, she had the authority. Who knows, maybe he just wanted to change into her after her death to gain access to the biggest secrets of IAEA? I am assuming he is 'he'. I don't suppose I can trust him keeping to his gender" Sanders brother rolled his eyes. "Tell me, why would a fugitive alien come to the one place where almost everyone is looking for him?"

"To go back home?" Xander suggested. "There was a ship that crashed on earth that was covered up by IAEA, to prevent the spread of word that their security had been breached. I found out because I listened to this podcast that reveals some classified information". Xander shrugged. 

"And you trust a podcast more than IAEA"? Scoffed Sanders brother. 

"Let's just say I look beyond what IAEA puts out there. I verify things before I actually believe this Podcaster. For eg…" Xander trailed off whilst he took out his phone. After scrolling through he projected a picture on the wall. "You see that tiny blob surrounded by weird sandy waves. I believe that's the ship which crashed. I took it from a satellite picture until it was removed from the web by IAEA" Xander smirked. "I think that his ship belongs to Kaze". 

"So you think he was looking for his ship and in his search he killed Dr. Raymond"? Sanders brother scoffed. 

"She is the department head for this. It is possible" Xander shrugged.

"Okay, enough"! Kane sat up and put her foot down. "Look, we can sit here and keep speculating and arguing all day or…" She changed her stance to a much more composed one. "We can go and find out"

"And how do you plan on doing that"? Sanders brother enquired with an eye roll.

"Let's go and ask Kaze. We already know the IAEA's side of the story. Let's go and find out what Kaze has to say for himself" Shrugged Kane.

Everyone went quiet for a moment, and looked at each other in awe. They were considering it, but not without the consequences of their rendezvous. 

"Are you crazy"? This time it was Xander who said that. "I might not trust IAEA blindly, but I worked hard for this position. I don't wanna be kicked out. You know how it is, once kicked out you can never be a member of IAEA". Xander reminded her.

"Why would you be kicked out? We have two days to spend time however we like". Kane reminded the others. "I'm assuming he won't be executed until tomorrow" She shrugged. 

"But whatever we do has to be under our jurisdiction. We can't hack into the system"! The Sanders sister shrieked. 

"Who said anything about hacking?" She smirked, confusing the entire team. "Gimme an hour. I'll be back with our entry ticket to the restricted mini prison of IAEA" she winked and disappeared.

The remaining trio looked at each other and at the door wondering what could Kane possibly have meant. "You know what? She freaks me out just as much as Kaze. They even have similar names. With a difference of 'N' and a 'Z'." Mumbled the Sanders brother. 

"The don't have similar names. Her name is V. Kane. Whatever he name is starts with 'V'. Kaze is…. Well I dunno what the hell is real name is" Xander shrugged. 

"Do you really think she can get us to Kaze without getting us kicked"? Asked the Sanders sister. "Even if she does get… entry ticket, do you think we should go"? She asked, apprehensive about the reckless idea.

"I have no idea" both Xander and the Sanders brother mumbled.