Chapter 10

 The gentle lapping of waves against the shore creates a calming serenade, accompanied by the distant cries of seagulls soaring overhead. The sun shines radiantly, casting a warm glow over the entire scene. Galban settles into his beach chair, feeling the stress and worries of everyday life melt away with each incoming wave, replaced by a sense of tranquility and relaxation.

"Beautiful, isn't it?" a soft, feminine voice inquires. Galban turns to his right, gazing at the woman whose face is obscured by the sunshine.

"Of course, Lyla, but it's not as beautiful as you are, my morning sunshine... and our cute little boy in there." Galban says, tenderly rubbing the woman's swollen belly. They both laugh, exuding happiness.

Suddenly, the clouds darken, and thunder rumbles. 

"Strange." Galban murmurs. He turns to look at Lyla again but she is no where to be found. In fact, Galban is in a completely different place. He is no longer at the beach. "Lyla?! Lyla!" He yells, calling out, but there is no response, only the echoes of his voice.

"What's happening? Where am I?" He bellows. Then, the ground suddenly open wide benet him, swallowing him whole.

"Ahhh!" Galban screams, he opens his eyes and see himself in a creepy cemetery. Shortly, everywhere becomes freezing, like he is locked in a freezer. Galban starts to shake when something or someone quickly moves past him. It is a child.

"Hello?" Galban waves at the strange boy who makes no sound, he just stand behind one of the grave, looking at Galban. He approaches the boy, trying to touch him but he is again overshadowed by darkness before he wakes up, panting. His heart is pounding like it will burst out of his chest.

Malik and Bale decide to have a leisurely walk when Bale has recovered. They find an unoccupied bench under a tree and make themselves comfortable.

"Well, it's not as bad as I was expecting it to be." Bale begin and Malik cackles.

"You see, I told you I am fun." Malik replies. They both remain quite after that for a moment before Bale begin the conversation again.

"I never thought I was going to see another day ever again after I was locked up in that hellhole. In fact, I was surprised you're still alive. I thought Galban might have... you know." Bale makes a murder gesture, which Malik understands. 

"Yeah, me too. I was surprised he kept me alive after teleporting us here."

"You know I am glad you finally have your power. I'm curious why it took so much time, though. I wish I had one; I want to know how it feels to be gifted."

" To be honest with you, it doesn't make me any different. These power doesn't make me superior like they claim back at our world. I might be fast, heal quickly, but I am still me. The power almost get me killed though. "

" You're joking? "

" Of course not. I'm being serious. "

" I would like to here that part of your story. "

" I'll say it will be more fun if I tell you with an ice cream. " Then they stand up heading to the ice cream cart.

The school hallway is crowded with students each going to different places. They are chattering, murmuring and absolutely distance from everywhere.

Mark is beside his locker after he has returned some of textbooks. He growls in tiredness when his phone suddenly beeps in his trouser. He brings it out to check; it is an anonymous message.

"In Cafe in 3 minutes." The message says. Mark become uneasy about the message. Who's sending him an anonymous message? Is he about to be blackmailed? Well, let's get to the bridge before we cross it. So,off he goes to the Cafe, expecting the worse to happen.

When he finally arrives, he observes that students are evacuating the area. "What's about to happen?" He thinks as he walks inside. What he sees send an emergency message to his brain that nothing is normal in here because people he sees are Men in black.

"You're here, I knew you would come." The man says with enthusiasm. Mark hasn't make sense of what is going on yet.

"I'm sorry,who are you?" Mark inquires immediately.

"Have a seat, Mark. We have a lot to discuss." The man replies with a grin.

MEANWHILE... 

Both Malik and Bale arrive at the woods area, observing its beauty. The way leaves are flowing with the air's rhythm is mesmerizing. This is a perfect place to let loss of mind troubles and have a inner peace. 

"Ajoke really seem like a good person from the way you are talking about her. And you need to walk slow; you know I still can't quicken my pace yet." Bale says to Malik who's little ahead of him. 

"Don't you worry, you will cat... "Then Malik unknowingly steps on a hidden trap and is trapped before he can move an inch.

"What the? "He tries to touch it, but the electric voltage makes him retrieve his hand.

"Malik!" Bale calls. He also wants to help but Malik stops him from coming in contact with it. 

"Do not touch it! "He warns Bale. " I'm fine for now, but each seconds that counts, counts danger! You have to get help. Get Mark here as quickly as possible. I'm sure he will know how to get me out of here. "Malik orders and Bale hurries to go get the Night Howler.