16

Blade knocks on the hardwood door. “Enter.” Mr. Hunter calls. Zadie and Blade walk into the office. After shutting the door behind them, Zadie sees Hydie standing beside Mr. Hunter; Zadie looks around the room. “Where’s Luna?”

“She’s sleeping in your room, don’t worry.” Hydie smiles, adjusting the large tablet in her hands.

“Take a seat.” Mr. Hunter demands.

They sit down without question.

“First off, thank you both for your hard work. I’m very grateful that neither of you was seriously injured.” Mr. Hunter's eyes rest on his son with a thin smile.

Blade returns the smile.

“Now,” Mr. Hunter gazes at Zadie, “While you two were away, Mr. Johnson and Hydie have been working nonstop on a cure for the virus, and I’m glad to say we have a prototype. Mr. Johnson is testing it now.”

“That’s great news, congratulations.” Zadie looks to Hydie, who blushes with pride.

“Yes, that is wonderful news, is there something else?” Blade feeling it’s not.