TIME SKIP

With Ali,he recount the things he need to make a cure for Reverse. He already got a syringe and some painkillers at the pharmacy. Now,for the hard part. The chemical.

The only chemical lab that he knew he can get the chemical is in the second highest building in Cyberraya. But the bad news it,it belonged to Mr.Amato's.

He had scientist engineering in his company's building.

Ali:*sigh* Breaking in probably the easiest. Mixing the cure in time before getting caught? Not to much.

He need to do it in the lab. He had to take the risk.

If Reverse can take the risk of dying just to save him,he could do for Reverse.

Ali took a deep breath before scanning the building,making up plans in his mind. He look at his watch. Two hours before sunrise.

He can do this.

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Back with Viktor,he is playing game to pass time. He doesn't want to go to sleep not knowing what Reverse can do.

What if he stab him while he was asleep?

So,Viktor made himself busy just to pass the time. This better worth it.

He had to wear a sweater because he turned up the air conditioner to the lowest temperature because he could feel Reverse is radiating with heat.

Viktor:*sigh* What should I do now?

A grunt startle him. He look over at Reverse and see he is trashing around,writhing in pain. Viktor immediately stand up and shook him.

Viktor: Hey? Hey Reverse wake up. You are okay.

It is totally a big mistake to touch Reverse.

His bloody red eyes snapped open and in a blink of an eye,Viktor is already on the floor,chocking as Reverse tightly cut off his air supply.

Reverse:*panting* Who...the hell are you?

Viktor is struggling to breath and Reverse loosen his grip on his neck,allowing him to inhale the oxygen as much as he can.

Reverse: Again. Who are you?

Viktor coughed a bit before answering.

Viktor: I-I'm Viktor,Ali's friend. We met at the mart when I confronted Ali. You were there.

Reverse is silent for a while before letting Viktor go. He immediately scrambled away from his spot,a few foots away from Reverse who was sitting on the bed.

Reverse:*lightly ruffle his head* You were that brave but stupid kid who was trying to fight that drunktard. Yeah I remembered it now. *look at Viktor*

Viktor:*still massaging his neck*

Reverse: I tend to fight whenever I woke up in an unfamiliar place. Your throat might hurt for a while.

Viktor rolled his eyes at that statement. Wow,not even a sorry?

Reverse: Come here,let me heal it for you.

Viktor:*sore throat* N-No way. You will choke me again.

Reverse:*sigh* I want to fix my action. You are Ali's friend. I should heal your injuries.*mumble* He might had a good reason dropping me here.

Viktor is still not moving from his place.

Reverse; If he trusted you enough to leave me here,then I trusted you too.

Viktor is contemplating for a while before finally give in and sit in front of Reverse. He raise his hand and a green glow starting to flicker on his hand.

Viktor: W-Wha-*confusion*

Reverse: Shut up. Ali will tell you everything later.

He could see Reverse's eyes is drooping and the glow starting to fade after his throat was healed. His hand dropped and Reverse fall back on the bed,unconsious again.

Viktor touch his throat and doesn't feel any pain. Reverse told him the truth,he did heal him. He sigh lightly before fixing Reverse's position to comfortable one.

Viktor:*shake his head* What kind of friend you found,Ali?

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Back with Ali,he managed to sneak in the building with ease. At this time,there were not many workers around. He sneak into a lab which has everything he needed. The lab is quite large,considering the safe place for the chemical.

Anyway,Ali disabled all the security system and made his way to the chemical cupboard.

Ali:*exhale* Fuh...Okay,I can do this. Just a simple mixing. You will pay for the used chemical and run. It's not that hard.

Ali encourage himself as he take all the chemical he need to make the cure and put in on the lab table. He dig around for the lab equipment and set up his process.

Ali: Bunsen burner,pipet,test tube. Okay,I'm ready. *put on gloves*

With the help of IRIS,he carefully mixing up all the chemical in the right amount that he needed. Very carefully and he focused on mixing it well. He is making a cure WHICH he never had an experience before.

Hey,he didn't even finish primary school,what do you expect?

But thankfully,whatever he did is working nicely. After half of an hour,he finally made it.

Ali:*wiped sweat* Fiuh,now it wasn't that hard now was it?. I just need to extract the leftover of the cure and I'm done.

He turn on the Bunsen burner and watch as the liquid travelled in the tube  into the beaker.

...: I'm impressed,kid.

A sudden voice inside the lab made Ali jumped hard he almost hit his chemical set up. He turn off his IRIS when the extraction begin because he wanted to save his energy.

He doesn't even notice someone had entered the lab. He quickly look back.

Just to see Mr.Amato,in person,leaning against the wall while crossing his arms,somewhat look like a proud father who just saw his child's achievements.

Ali: M-Mr Amato...*starting to panic* Sir,please forgive me for trespassing. I-I just need a lab to made this! I will pay you back I-I promised!

He can't fight with Mr.Amato. Are you crazy?

Amato just chuckled lightly before walking closer to Ali,which he immediately walk over the table,avoiding him.

He look at Ali's set up,analysing and nodding to himself,while Ali is trying hard not to faint now. His idol is literally in front of him!

Amato: Such a neat set up. The chemical combination is perfect. *look at Ali* Are you creating something?

Ali: U-Um...*unsure to answer* S-Sir..How do you know I was here? I turn off all the security systems.

Amato just lightly laugh before sitting on the chair and pu his elbows on the table. Ali soon mimic his action.

Somehow,he felt safe around Mr.Amato.

Amato: I was getting a cup of coffee from the lower ground because my coffee machine is broke. I was too lazy to open any light so I just go like that. I saw you tiptoeing into the building and the security alarms didn't go off which I wondered. Then,I decide to spy on you to find out why are you here.

Ali: W-Why you didn't call the police to arrest me or anything?

Amato: You looked like a child. And you break into my place. Of course I would be more curious other than angry. A child inside a high-tech building. Yeah,curious.

Ali nodded. Being small is kinda helping.

Amato: Now,I already tell you about my side of story so how about you tell me about yours,boy? I'm sure you didn't break into one of the most secured building just to play with some lab equipments,right?

Ali bit his lips not knowing how should he answer. 

Should he be honest?

Amato:*notice Ali's uneasiness* If you are worried I'm going to arrest you,don't worry. I won't. Your secret is safe with me here. Heck,I would probably let you come over if you want to use my lab IF ONLY you have a good attention.

The sudden tone changed made Ali straightened his back.

Okay,he need to be honest.

Ali: Um...My friend...He was hit by Azurium-powered weapon. It doesn't hurt him from the outside. It was hurting him from inside. He kept coughing out blood and I found out he had internal bleeding. S-So I thought,I can save him if I got all the chemical I needed to create a cure.

Ali paused for a moment to see Amato's reaction. He is just listening.

Ali: So I broke into your lab in hope I can made the cure here.

A silent atmosphere falls onto them and Ali gripped his hands hard.

Did Amato believe with his story?

What if he got caught?

But to his surprise,Amato just nodded.

Amato: I see. Well then boy you came to the right place.*look at his set up* I think your extraction cure is done.

Ali look at his set up and turn off the burner. He look at the purplish liquid and smile.

He did it. He can cure Reverse now.

Amato came back to his vision carrying a small protection box.

Amato: Here,close the lid and put it in this box. This should help to keep the cure safe.

Ali did what Amato told him too,still in confusion on why he was being too nice to an intruder like him.

Heck,he even walk him out of the building!

As they approach the main door,Ali turn around to face Amato.

Ali: Thank you so much sir for letting me using your lab. I don't know how to repay it to you.

Amato: *swat hand* Don't sweat it,kid. You looked nice and I don't feel any kind of danger being around you. So I guess I can trust you enough.

Ali just giggle slightly.

No wonder Mr.Amato is the best role model.

Ali: I should get going. I don't know how was my friend doing now.

Amato: Ah,yes. Walk along kid. Oh,and if you need anything in the future...

Amato take out a business card and put it in Ali's pocket.

Amato: Give me a call,will ya?

And with that,Amato patted Ali's hair before walking back into his building,leaving a stunned Ali outside.

Ali:.....What just happened..?
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~TBC~

Jeng jeng jeng!

Hohoho- I love the idea of Amato being soft with kids because of his trauma.

He just missed his family so much. :)

Author Kim_Ezra