Chapter 5 - the hunt

"We have our first target." "Oh?" "Yep, this man right here, Willson Phillip." "I think I know him, he was at a party my dad threw once, I got introduced to him." "Good, might make this a bit easier then."

That night klyde went out, Maddy watched from the computer, as a camera feed from klydes suit was being fed through it. "That car is registered under his name." Maddy pointed out. "And there he is." klyde whispered. He followed the car swiftly. "How are you keeping up with a car?!" "I used to do parkour, and running." "Ohhh, right." The car pulled up and just as he climbed out, klyde struck, flying off the roof of a nearby house and tackling him to the ground, the man struggled a bit before giving up. "What do you want? Money? My car?" "I want to know where Mr Verdensel." "Him? I don't know where he is." "You were last seen with him two days ago." "That can't have been me, I haven't seen him in weeks." Klyde began putting pressure on the man's neck. "OK ok! I'll talk!" "Go on." "Now that that nuisance boy is out of his way he's gonna-" there was banging on the other end of klydes radio so he cut the man off. "Maddy? What's going on?" "It's my dad, he's here!" "Run." "I am, we've gone out the back door, but he's following and catching up." "I'm on my way. You, take care of yourself." "What." "I no longer need your information, you're free." And with that he ran to his car, zooming off in the direction of Maddy's house.

He arrived just in time as he pulled up for them to get in the car. "Get in, let's go." "But- my dad, this is your chance-" "Not while you're at risk of harm." and with that they drove off. "Thanks for the rescue klyde." "No problem Elis."

They were now at the police station, klyde had removed his suit before exiting the car, thankfully it had tinted windows so no one saw. They entered the police station and mad ethe report. "Thank you for your information, we will use this to further look into finding and apprehending the fugitive Mr Verdensel." "What about our accommodation? He managed to get into our house under the polices noses, we aren't safe there anymore." "We'll see what we can do." And with that they went back to the car. That night they slept in the car, and the next morning they went back to the house to collect some clothes and essential items.

They went to school that day despite all the chaos. Everyone was watching the two of them. "Why are they staring at us?" "They probably heard about stuff that happened on the news and stuff." "Maybe." They decided not to pay attention to them. Going about their day as if all was normal. End of the day came and the went back to the car, which was then led by a police car to their new residence. "It's... Small." was Maddy's first response. "It's the best we can do at this time, sorry if it isn't to to your taste." "Oh it's ok, small is a nice change." They settled in and then it came time to pick beds. "Uhh, mum? There's only two beds." "Oh you're right! Well that may be a problem, perhaps you two can have the bigger bed and I'll have the smaller one?" "Mooom!" "What?" "Why you gotta make it awkwarrrd." "I'm just making a suggestion dear." "I can go sleep in the car and you two can decide on your beds." "No, I'll share with you." Maddy's mum looked surprised then laughed, "I didn't think you'd actually take that suggestion seriously, but if that's what you kids want then go on ahead." They sat, ate dinner, then settled into their new beds. "This is actually kinda cosy." "Yeah." "Nice to have some company too."

That night the two of them slept well and morning greeted them warmly. "Good morning Klyde." Maddy said in a whisper. "Morning." Klyde whispered in response. "My mum's still asleep so we can't make breakfast, what should we do?" "We could go for a walk?" "Klyde it's 7am." "Exactly, it's nice and quiet and the sun's rising." "Alrighty, let's go for a walk then." And so they went.

"It's so refreshing!" Maddy said with a bit of a relaxed gasp. "Yeah. It's nice and calm for once too." was klydes calm response. They walked in the cool morning breeze, the sun rising in the horizon. Birds were chirping and singing, "it's beautiful." Maddy says. Klyde nods in agreement. They arrived back home and Elis was up preparing breakfast. "Nice walk?" She said as they walked in. "Yeah, it was mum." "That's good to hear." "So mum what's for breakfast?" "Can't you smell it? It's pancakes dear." "Oh right." she says with an awkward laugh. "Smells delicious Elis." "Thank you Klyde. I hope you enjoy." They then sat and enjoyed breakfast together. Maddy let out a sigh, "It's like we're a family." "Feels like it." said Klyde in calm response. "Well I'm glad we all feel so close to eachother." "Moooom! Why'd you have to make it weird!" "How am I making it weird? I was just saying." "Maddy calm down please, she was just giving her input." "Sorry, sorry." she said, followed by an embarrassed laugh. "We should get ready for school now." "Oh right, yeah." "I'll get changed in the bathroom, you can use the bedroom Maddy." "Oh, thanks." They went off and got changed quickly then met back up in the living room. "Are we, gonna use your car?" "Yeah might as well, I'll drop you off to get one of the cars from your place Elis." "thank you Klyde I appreciate that." he gave a nod then went to the car, that being the signal that it was time to get going.

After dropping Maddy's mother at their old house they arrived at school. "They're all staring again." "I think it's my car." "Oh," she laughs, "I guess they're jealous." "Maybe." They went about their day as normal, despite the stares and murmurs of the students around them. Klyde overheard a conversation between some girls, "are those two dating?" one whispered, "no way, surely she'd pick someone with higher social status, and more muscle." said another. "No one even knows what he's got under there cus he always wears long sleeves and pants, maybe he cuts himself." Said a third, "Wouldn't surprise me, he gives those vibes." says the second in response to the third girls statement. "great.." Klyde thought, "they think I'm a suicidal loser." A fourth girl joined the conversation, "girls have some sympathy for the poor guy, didn't you hear? He lost his sister the other week." "Oh, the poor guy" said girl one, "I didn't realise- I feel bad now." "He's suffered alot, she's trying to comfort him, and honestly, I think they'd be a cute couple if they were dating." "Wait didn't he also get into a fight with her dad?" "Yeah klyde tried to protect her and her dad gave him a beating." They kept blabbing and blabbing, till Maddy unexpectedly also joined the conversation, "y'know it's kinda rude to talk about people behind their backs." "Oh Maddy! Hey! Sorry we just, felt it was something needed to be discussed." "Well you could've included those you're talking about, and make sure you get their side of the story instead of sharing rumours." Klyde did not expect Maddy to stand up for the 2 of them like this, he smiled a little as if impressed before resting back to his normal expression.

A few hours had gone by and the day seemed pretty normal, until..." FIRE! THERE'S A FIRE! ONE IF THE JUNIOR CLASSROOMS IS BURNING!" Everyone started rushing around in a panic, you could hear over the speakers "all students to the fire assembly area in a calm manor, all students." "THERE'S A STUDENT IN THERE." Klyde suddenly made off in a sprint towards the classroom, moving like a blur through all the panicked students. He could hear behind him "Klyde what are you doing? Where are you going?" It was Maddy, she was trying to follow him. Klyde without a word bulldozed through the burning door and into the classroom, he located the student and slipped his way over, grabbing the barely-concious 13 year old girl and carefully making his way back to the door. The ceiling was starting to collapse, he barely dodged, student over his shoulder he saw and opening and made a run for it, just making it out before the classroom completely fell. Flames blew everywhere, spreading to other classroom. Fire bregade had just arrived. "Um, klyde, your shirt is on fire." He stood, hesitant then pulled it off and stomped the flames out. His upper body now exposed for everyone to observe, muscles perfectly toned, scars here and there from his fights with Maddy's father, everyone's stared, mouths agape. "Oh my gosh" started one girl, "he's hot!" another finished the sentence. Maddy quickly grabbed an oversized jacket from her back, handing it to klyde, it fit quite snug on him. The girls that were watching sighed in disappointment, it was obvious they wanted more, klyde was not pleased with this outcome.