Chapter 5

• 10 years later •

• City's N1 Highschool •

A young gorgeous boy, sat beside the window. The soft glow of the afternoon sun touches his pale soft skin, making the entire class want to just look at the peaceful scene. Long white and slender fingers touched his check resting his head, while reading a book preparing for the next class that's going to be held. He portray the picture of being held embrace in the sun's care.

Ace have already gone used to all the staring, after a few years, it already felt nothing to him. The door pushed open as a sign for the next class to begin.

The sound of lectures being said, white chalk scratching against the broad drawing lines of words, the stories and gossip whisper to those who listen. Like a beautiful oasis that allure the ones thinking and listening to it. As natural as it felt like it's peaceful but annoying at the same time.

The fun that it brought has all ended with the ring stating it was time. The sound of phone vibrating against the Ace's desk brought him out of the world his mind created.

"Yes?" he answered without looking who called him, knowing that it was his brother's friend Chase. That annoyed him every chance he could get.

"Oh. Why are you calling me -- " not even finishing the call Ace decided to hang up because he knew for sure that it will only ruin his mood. Grabbing his things, he decided to wait for his brothers to pick him up at the school gate. Only to get a message from both of his brothers that they won't be able to pick him up.

Shrugging his shoulders, he made up his mind to walk back home. 'After 10 years i already collected almost all plants and animals i knew, i really don't know if there's anything to collect anymore, even insects are already thriving at my plantation. Well that is if there's something missing at our family farms. I already secretly release some of the endangered species of plants and animals. Crossing them out of the list.'

The white family become another talk of the world when they released the newest family photo they took last year. Questions and doubt filled the minds of those who saw it, some demanding to know what they eat, do and use to look more younger than they're real age but only gaining a sweet smile from them or being banned at any gathering when they force to get some inquiries.

Ace after the years begin to create drinks, deserts, supplements, even re-creating dishes they most fond, just to feed his family, friends and loyal subordinates and their family members the things he created. Making him being bothered by them when he just wants to laze around and do nothing. He even shut his bedroom door only to be forcefully open by his grandmother, with a sweet smile that sent shivers down his spine.

They already knew what kind of benefits they get from the things he make, when they secretly ask one of their contact through unknown channel for it to be tested. But due to the amount of ingredients thrown and mix until now they haven't crack it's ingredients. Ace already predicted that they would somehow test it due to having great benefits, so he somehow created a way to mix the ingredients without reducing the gains but also making it in a way that they would need three or more decades to finally know what was use in it.

Until now Ace is still bothered if he should tell his family about the plantation he got at his first birthday. It's not that he didn't trust them, it was just that some of them are being surrounded by wolves in a sheep clothing. Even if a single word get out they would be hunted.

Ace after arriving at home, only changing his clothes before picking up the newly cleaned apron hanging at the rack besides the kitchen door. With a skilled movements he then begin his kitchen work.

Greyson arrived at his house when the night sky already take over, it's unusually dark and the moon didn't show itself as if hiding his beauty from a beast ready to devour his light.

The smell of freshly bake muffins filled his nostrils, enticing him to sneak a peek and took a bite. This was already a routine the family took when Ace started to take over the kitchen. No one dares to misplaced anything inside for the fear that their entire meal to vanish, they didn't even want to enter it.

Greyson remember the time when his son literally turn the whole area upside down to find some things he needed. That time was the first time Ace throw a huge tantrum. Knives, forks and sharp objects impaling the door and wall.

Even his grandmother can't stop him that time. When he finally stopped throwing things, they softly ask what are the things he's looking for. He listed a bunch of things and stating that even his exrra ones aren't in the drawer where he usually put it.

When they heard it, everyone begin to recall that they we're the one's misplaced it, only noting that they would buy another to replace it when time permits.

Chills creeps his skin when he remembers that night. Greyson then proceed to the dining area where he saw the rest already sitting at their 'claimed and named chair', literally the head rest of the chair at the back has their fully name carved in elegant text. Even the friends of the children has one.

The same time he sat the kitchen door open revealing his son carrying two trays of muffins after placing it down. They proceed for a small blessing and begin to eat with a unique elegance in their moves, but for those that would see, it look like a battlefield. Fast and precise about their move the food vanish before the clock rest it's hands. it's only an hour but the food that could fed 10 family met its end.

Ace secretly rolling his eyes and thank his experience of this, being the one who cook he already took bites before even serving the food.

The night continue to deepen, silence fill the world. Mikael and Chase decided to spend their night at the White's mansion after sending some dessert, drinks and some supplements that Ace set aside for their families.

The unusual silince was only discovered two hours before midnight. No dogs, cats or crikets disturb their night. Grant being the oldest and having more experience, already felt dread for some reason.

Tying his robe, he checked every camera around the house, paying attention to not miss anything out. "What could it be." asking in soft whisper.

Miles at the same time also felt the lingering sense of peril. Silently check the entire house, while finding if there's something to take note of. "Did you also noticed it?" Hilton ask when they cross path. Nodding his head slightly.

Hilton slowly look outside the hall window, "Just like that night, but this felt much more than that" he informed the oldest butler. Both of them hardened their gaze. "Gather the rest we shall patrol the whole mansion" Miles ordered in a firm tone.

The two quickly saw the other three butlers. They immediately informed them, forming a five man search around the area. Grant also took notice of it while viewing the security footage.

Greyson woke up feeling something will happen soon. Followed by his parents and brother. Gaining an enhanced through the food they always ate. The whole White family become much more sensitive to the likes of this situation.

Then when the clock turns twelve, it's ticking sound echoed throughout the halls. The moon the didn't show itself earlier begun to shine only for it to be bath in blood.

Clouds gather covering the whole world, covering the whole sky by it's anger, some that's smart enough knew they shouldn't drenched themselves of whatever pour down from the angry skies.

On the first day, the darkness envelope the world. Governments ordering everyone they have to quickly find what is happening. Those that held power quickly using their connection to gain some valuable news.

Grant ordered everyone to gather at the largest room, that is Ace's bedroom. Upon entering they saw Ace staring outside with a blank expression. Elizabeth look at her family including the five butlers inside the room. She was about to speak when George notice that his wife stop. Eyes shined in white light.

"The day must end,

Where the night shall prevail,

in a week flood shall pour,

the ground shall be tainted,

The end shall live,

the living shall end,

The promised fall,

shall be fulfilled."

Fainting after the unexpected and unexplainable event. George catches his wife, glancing at his father. "If what grandma said was a warning, then we only have a week to prepare." Liam inform him about his thoughts.

Grant glance at the five faithful butlers, "It's better to prepare. Fill the basement of everything necessary, pantries of raw foods and ingredients also use the rooms available around it. Force everyone out of the mansion, no visitors are allowed state that the whole area are under isolation because of what's happening. Mikael, Chase take your parents here. Hillary, Gideon take those you knew that you completely trust. George, Gerald, Greyson handle things you've to. Lucas, Liam help your dad and uncle. I want it done in three days." stating his order.

They begun to move secretly, not wanting ro aroused the world. It was only when they're done filling what they need, that they sent a response to the questioning media.

Liam handle the speech, "For those that where asking, No. We don't know what is happening. The isolation was only because there's a mole that with find sneaking around our property recently. But as white's family statement i want to inform those that want to heed our warning. Don't take this matter a joke, it's better to prepare things than being sorry for not. With the authorization of the family's elders we lower the price of our product for a whole week. Please take this a sale event for the whole world."

News reporting the said speech live. Some people take their warning. While the others treat it like a useless rumor the White's wants to use to promote their shops.