CHAPTER 71 - Seed Of Vengeance

Mr Mohammed also known as Mr Moh, remembered the first day he was approached by a man and woman dressed in corporate attires.

He was having a serious financial meltdown at that time, as he struggled to keep his business running due to the unstable income.

When Mr Moh was informed by the man and woman about his son Matthew and his daughter Melissa, who they said had become what they called 'mutants', Mr Moh found it hard to believe.

Mr Moh was someone whom had always been skeptical about anything that went beyond the natural world.

Not until he was made to see it with his own eyes.

And truth be told, he was quite shocked and scared.

He wasn't given a full orientation about what mutants were, but he was made to understand what they could do.

To wield such power, was quite unimaginable for a man like him.

And what surprised him the most, was that his children were actually capable of doing such things!

In order not to make him panic or freak out, he was thereby introduced to the 'Mutant Enterprise Network' with the acronym M.E.N.

The M.E.N program was established to motivate certain men and women who would be willing to assist the mutant schools and mutant organization in scouting new mutants, in exchange for monetary incentives which were quite substantial.

Mr Moh, without any other choice, accepted the proposal because of his financial crisis.

And moreover, the fact that his children were involved also drew his attention.

It wasn't long before he became quite enthusiastic about the whole issue as he discovered that everything he ever wanted; the power, the wealth, were embedded in the M.E.N program.

And his children were the God given keys that he would use to unlock the wealth and power that he wanted.

Driving his car into the parking lot of the mutant diagnostic facility, he stepped out while thinking about how surprising the whole issue was.

He had seen it with his own eyes, and knew that mutants were immune to things like sickness and injuries.

In fact, he was made to understand that mutants basically couldn't be killed, especially by conventional human weapons.

So why were his children in the hospital?

Even if it was a mutant hospital, it's still a hospital!!

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"Bro Tisane!!"

Joyce and Esther ran forward simultaneously into the warm embrace of Tisane whom embraced them with a joyous smile.

It felt so good to see their lively smiles once again.

Tisane raised up his head as he saw his mother whom walked towards them gracefully and encircled the three of them with her arms.

"Nice to see you son"

"You too mom"

While they relished in the feeling of family, Ibrahim awkwardly came forward as he said;

"Uh...do I also get a hug?"

"Sure come on" Mrs Elizabeth said with a generous smile.

On receiving the invitation, Ibrahim rushed forward and joined the group hug.

The family reunion lasted a few minutes as they finally disengaged.

"Bro Tisane you look quite tall now"

"Yeah and muscular too"

Joyce and Esther threw forth their observations with their lively voices, until Mrs Elizabeth had no choice but to cut them short;

"Okay enough. Let your brother sit down and rest until you knock him down with your ceaseless banter"

"So Tisane you actually work here?"

Ibrahim asked with surprise in his eyes as soon as they all sat down.

"Of course; why wouldn't he?"

Esther replied supportively with pride in her eyes

"Yeah and not just as any staff but as a top executive too" Joyce joined in.

"Mr Victor thanks for allowing my son to work here"

Mrs Elizabeth said as she rested her gaze on Mr Victor who sat together with them.

"No Mrs Elizabeth" he said as he shook his hand and head.

"I had nothing to do with his employment. Tisane got into this company by his own capabilities alone"

After saying that, his eyes flashed with a strange glint as he stared at Tisane.

On seeing the stare from Mr Victor, Tisane nervously brought his eyes down as he felt his cheeks become hot.

_"What the hell is he talking about?.....I totally wrecked the place!"_

Tisane thought as the guilt of the damage he had caused pricked his heart.

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Mr Moh rushed into the facility and met the receptionist.

"I need to see my children now"

"Huh.....what do you mean sir?"

"I was earlier informed that my children are here, so I came to see them!"

Mr Moh said in haste as his body shook.

"Oh Mr Mohammed right?"

When the receptionist got no reply from Mr Moh except his agitated stare, she continued;

"Go up the stairs and into the office that carries the name 'director' on it's door"

Just as the receptionist said, the facility didn't have elevators, but used escalators instead as a way of moving to the upper floors.

As Mr Moh rushed into the director's office, he saw a middle aged man, whom stood facing the transparent glass window which presented the great view of the entire city.

"Where are my children?"

Mr Moh quickly interrogated without exchanging any pleasantries.

"Mr Mohammed"

The middle aged man said as he faced Mr Moh;

"I need you to calm down"

"Don't tell me to calm down!"

Mr Moh's agitation grew as he walked closer to the director;

"Take me to my kids!"

"I will, but first you need to understand something"

The director said as he studied Mr Moh's expression.

"Your children were involved in a battle with other mutants and...."

He noticed the look on Mr Moh's face, which showed that his agitation was about to become full blown panic.

"Come with me"

He finally said as he walked towards the door, only to be grabbed by the collars by Mr Moh who stared at him with shaking eyes.

"Tell me that my children are okay.... please tell me"

"I just need you to come with me..... everything will be alright"

The director chose not to say anything else as he took Mr Moh's hands off his collar and walked out past the door.

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Escorting his mom and sisters as they left the company, Tisane reflected on how unbelievably strange this day had been.

From his waking up two weeks after to his sudden intrusion into the company and then his battle with Matthew and crew.

He was quite amazed that he did all that in one day!

"So Tisane, after you close from work, why don't you stop by at Bayo's house so we can celebrate?"

Before Tisane could reply, Mrs Elizabeth interjected;

"Am Sorry Ibrahim but Tisane won't be joining you guys today, because he needs to be with his family for a little get together"

She seemed to be pleading, but her tone gave no room for argument.

"Oh okay, if you say so" Ibrahim scratched the back of his head with an awkward smile on his face.

"We'll see you later bro Tisane"

His sisters spoke simultaneously as they waved and got into the car.

Tisane waved back with a smile as he watched the car drive away.

Turning back to face the company building, Tisane had a feeling that he couldn't explain well up within him.

"Well I guess I work here now"

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Following the director into a large room which looked very much like a laboratory, Mr Moh saw a group of men and women in lab coats, face masks and gloves, as they went about minding their research and experiments.

At a corner in the room, a large cylindrical tube was being paid special attention to as a boy was seen floating in this cylinder which was filled to it's brim with a sort of green bubbling liquid.

Mr Moh's eyes widened when he saw who the boy was.

That was his son Matthew!

"What the hell are you doing to my son?!"

Mr Moh rushed towards the tube with fear in his eyes.

"Let him be" the director instructed when he saw some lab scientists trying to restrict and restrain Mr Moh.

"We are trying to save his life"

The director said as he came forward and stood side by side with Mr Moh who placed both his hands on the tube glass and stared at his son in alarm.

"He was injured quite badly and went into coma immediately"

"How could this happen?"

Mr Moh muttered as his eyes glistened with tears.

He could clearly see the limbless figure of his son, which brought great pain to his heart.

"Mr Moh" the director said as he turned to face him.

"I want you to know that we are doing everything possible to keep your son alive, so you should be strong, especially for your daughter Melissa"

"Who did this?"

Mr Moh finally asked as his sorrowful face morphed into one of rage.

"Tell me.....who did it?!"

The director sighed as he knew that it would come to this.

"Mr Moh you have to calm down, fin---"

"Don't tell me to calm down dammit...I want to know which bastard did this to my son?!"

"Even if you did know" the director said as he gazed at Mr Moh's vengeful eyes.

"What do you plan to do?"

"Kill them.....kill them all!"

Mr Moh roared with his hands waving frantically.