FLASHBACK
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R.Quake is gasping for air, gripping his chest tightly as he forces himself to get a grip and calm down while picking his pieces of the ground.

Yeah, using crumble to escape took a toll on his physical body, but he should be fine.

The move he did earlier is a coward move for him,running away and left Ali alone with them but he had no choice. His master has summoned all of them.

Reverse Cyclone saw how badly he tried to compose himself immediately went beside him.

R.Cyclone: Boss! Are you okay?

R.Quake:*pant* Ha...Ha...Y-Yeah, I'm fine... What about young master? Did Thorn manages to heal him?

Reverse Cyclone shook his head, doesn't know the answer himself before helping Reverse Quake to stand up.

R.Cyclone: Personally, I think he did it because I didn't feel any pain. How about you?

R.Quake: *deep exhale* This was because I used crumble to escape them when young master called us. How about Amato then?

Reverse Cyclone look a little bit of guilty.

R.Cyclone: Right after young master summoned us, MATA agents found him. I'm pretty sure he is in their capture now.

Reverse Quake sigh lightly. One more trouble after another.

After that,all Elemental gathers around Reverse Quake and Reverse Cyclone.

Reverse is right beside Reverse Thorn.

Reverse: I don't have much time so here's my plan-

R.Quake: Wait- Young master,are you okay now?

R.Thorn: He's okay! Better than before. 

Reverse: Okay,back to my plan. I want the Original Trio to fuse back with me.

R.Blaze: What about us?!

Reverse: TemperDuo,I want both of you to run away from here and hide, both of you are our escape point when the time come.

R.Ice: Wha-

Reverse then look at Reverse Thorn and Reverse Solar in a more serious expression.

Reverse: Thorn,Solar. I have the biggest job,for both of you.

Seeing the smug smirk on their master face make all of them smile. Reverse had the plan.

He always has a plan.
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Hisss!

A sound of metal door opening startle Ali from his activity. He was given coloring book to spend his time.

Yeah,coloring book. Drawing book. All stuff that can take his mind off this glass prison.

He immediately put on his innocent little kid act when the core leaders walk in. But this time,he is in shock when he sees Mayor Othman is with them.

Ali(in mind): Crap, I  have to be extra careful...

Ali slowly sit crossed leg in front of them. He actually feel nervous since Othman never came to 'visit' him before.

What are they planning to do..?

A.Dayang: Good evening Ali. Are you feeling any better today?

Ali:*nod* Good evening Miss Dayang,I'm feeling great! Look,I finished this page today! *show the finished page of coloring book*

A.Dayang:*smile**clap her hands* That's wonderful dear! You did such a great  job!

Ali just smile in return,noticing that Othman is eyeing him closely.

Keeping his act, Ali asks.

Ali: Miss Dayang,who is this?*point at Mayor Othman*

They both look at each other. Mayor Othman scoff.

M.Othman: Has he gone stupid after all those treatment?

Ali(in mind):*still in composure* You are.

A.Dayang: He kinda revert into his younger self mind after the treatment,sir. He might not remember who you are since the only people he met were just us and the training agents.

Mayor Othman just roll his eyes. He still watching Ali like a hawk,making Ali uncomfortable.

Ali: Miss Dayang, he's scaring me.

Othman scowled when Ali said that.

A.Dayang:*immediately kneels down to Ali* It's okay dear, don't be scared. He means no harm.

Ali: Then,what are he doing here?

A.Ganz: He is here for your final test.

Something feels uneasy when Ganz said that. Ali kept his composure.

Ali: A test? For what?

M.Othman: To make sure that you really are well. I don't need you to be distracted by useless things.

On cue,the door opened again. Ali froze in his spot when Reverse and Amato were forcedly pushed by the agents to walk into the room.

He feels his heartbeats accelerating.

Composure.....Keep calm....

Agent: *salute* Our apologies sir. They were not being cooperative.

Amato:*cut in* Excuse you? Uhuk-!*cough* You took your sweet freaking time by hitting Rev with a shock baton. *glare*

Both Reverse and Amato look worse to wear. Amato look really pale and coughing while Reverse look like he had no energy even to move.

He doesn't seem like the Reverse Ali knew.

Their eyes met.

Now,the real test begin.

A.Dayang: Ali dear,this is your last test,okay? If you pass this test,that means you finally succeed in healing yourself.

Ali have to act...fast.

Reverse: Wait,what test? You told me I could see him before-

A.Ganz: Before you get send to TAPOPS? Yeah. But this is also a test for this brat.

Amato: *look at Ali* Ali,are you okay? What did they mean with 'test'?

Ali:....Um....I'm sorry but who are you? How did you know my name?
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Never had Ali ever saw how shocked Reverse was when he said that. His eyes were wide,not believing what he just said.

But he had to do it or else,his effort to deceive MATA will become pointless.

Reverse would understand....right?

Reverse: W-What are you talking about,Ali? It's me,Reverse!

At this point,to add the 'challenge' in the test,Mayor Othman instructed the agents to take off Reverse's cuff and let him to approach Ali.

Ali: I....have no idea who you are? Are you friends with my other friends?*still keeping his acting*

Reverse bangs on the glass wall,making Ali steps a few feet away to be more 'realistic' in his acting.

Reverse: Your friends are only me and Viktor! What did they do to you?! How the hell could you POSSIBLY forget about me?!

Honestly,Ali's heart breaks. Reverse is looking so desperate. If only he could send a signal or something to tell Reverse that this is his only way to escape.

Please...

Ali: I-I'm sorry  but I really had no idea who you were.

Reverse then snap his head back to the core leaders. His fist began to flicker with lightning.

Reverse: What did you do to him?! Did you hurt him?!

Mayor Othman raise one of his hand,signaling the guarding agents to lower their weapons.

M.Othman: You see,he is the son of our late leader and the only one who can sync with the greatest weapon of MATA. Loosing him would be a big loss for us. Imagine what would happen if our enemy got him? It would be chaos.

A.Dayang: And no, he is fine. We wouldn't hurt him. The process is painless.

A.Ganz: To make things simpler to you,we altered his memory to forget about everything that had happened. Forging him from the start.

Reverse stays in silent after that.

Reverse:....You erased his memory about me too..?

Ali bit his lip hard hearing how broken Reverse sounded. He had to do this.

A.Dayang: It is a must,Reverse. We saw how attached Ali is to you and we can't let that happen. And didn't you forget something?

Reverse put his palm against the glass,looking desperately at Ali. For the first time,Ali could see those red eyes are watering.

A.Dayang: You are a Conqueror. He is a normal kid who need someone...good to watch over him. He has his whole future in front of him,Reverse. Imagine,if he stays any longer with you, wouldn't it decreasing his chances to live his normal life,again? You wouldn't want that to happen,right?

A.Ganz: *smirk**cross armed* You wouldn't want  that to happen to your 'precious' little brother huh?
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Ah,now Ali sees it.

The test to see if he's really forgetting the past. That's why they brought Reverse and Amato here. They were waiting for him to slip and mess up.

And also,maybe it's their messed up way to destroy Reverse.

Reverse:...But...B-But we have a promise. I promised him I would be better...

A.Ganz: Better to be a 'normal' kid? To live your life together? Did you forget about all the crimes you did?

Reverse just keep his mouth shut.

A.Ganz: If you have forgotten,let me remind it to you. You are a psycho freak, what they say? The abomination of the galaxy. You killed just because you felt like it. Do you think that was forgiveable? Do you think you deserve someone like Ali?

Amato: Shut up Ganz, he's trying his best!

A.Ganz:*turn to Amato* And you, Amato. Didn't your therapist told you to let it go? Why are you helping your own enemy? Aren't you the TAPOPS General? Both of you have a harsh past together,right?

Amato bit his lips hard.

Answer it or not? Why did he help Reverse,clearly knowing that he is the enemy?

It is for him to know and you to find out.

A.Ganz: See? You're still holding to the past, you still can't accept your family's death.

Amato: *glare* Shut up! What would you know? What I did is none of your concern-

M.Othman: It become our concern when the main supplier of our technologies and weapon becoming a rebel himself. Do you really want to throw all of your hard work just like that just for your enemy? The one that being the main purpose you became the General of TAPOPS?

Amato look away after being point out like that.

A.Dayang: Don't worry Amato. We are not going to shut down your company since you are still our main supplier. We will just send your therapist the proof that you are still not recovering from your trauma.

Amato: You're sending me away?

A.Dayang: Until you are fully recovered and had your mind straight.

A.Ganz: Reverse is a bloodthirsty killer. There is no future for someone like him,who was trained to be ruthless no matter what. It only the matter of time he would snap and destroy Cyberraya. He's endangering our planet.

Amato: You wouldn't know that-

M.Othman: It's better safe than sorry.*look at Ali*

Yes,he is waiting for Ali to slip up. To make sure he is really forgetting.

Back with Reverse and Ali, Reverse still pressing his palm against the glass,slightly shaking as Ganz's words sink deeper into his mind. Ali had to keep his act up. He can't lose it now. What would happen if MATA catch him acting?

But,to comfort Reverse,still keeping his act, Ali walks closer to the glass wall and press his palm against Reverse. Noticing the movement made Reverse look up at Ali.

The adults in the room just watch like a hawk.

Ali:H-Hey,it's okay. I might not remember you,but we can be friends and start over,right?*nervous wreck*

The Conqueror just look at him with solemn expression.

He doesn't even look like the usual Reverse, the bratty overconfident grown child who loves those penguin-stairs toy.

Reverse:.....Not even a little bit? You don't recognize me?

Ali:*shook head* No,I'm afraid..*glances at Dayang* Is he my childhood friend or something?

Dayang had this evil smile on her face. The Mayor whispered something to her and she nodded,typing something in her tablet.

Suddenly,the glass wall began to disappear,leaving no restriction between Reverse and Ali. He glance and Othman who is inspecting him even closer.

The final stage,both of him and Reverse is free without any cuff,Reverse could easily take him and Amato and run away. The most difficult test.

Amato: What are you-

A.Ganz: Shushh.

Ali pursed his lips, not knowing what he should do with the current situation. Reverse seems having the same problem like him.

A.Dayang: What are you waiting for Reverse?

Both of them instantly glance at Dayang.

A.Dayang:*smirk* He is right in front of you. And you have no power restricting cuff now? If you want to live your normal life with him,now is your chances.

Ali could see that Reverse is trembling, fingers twitching, desperate to do something. He look at Ali who is waiting his reaction.

After a long silence,Reverse sigh.

Reverse: It's no point. You are just getting a reaction out of me.*look at Ali*

Ali:*gulp*

Reverse: It's fine if he doesn't remember me. Probably for the best,anyway. I did make a promise to myself to stay until he get better.

Wait,what?

The core leaders look amused,not noticing Ali's face literally changes when Reverse said that.

A.Dayang: So you are giving up?

Reverse: *sigh* Like you said before, I am a freak. Freaks like me doesn't belong in your world,no matter how hard I tried. It will just be the same. I will never be accepted.

He look back at Ali and noticing the dead crystal clipped on his hair.

Yeah,that's happened because he let his Elementals go for a good moment and he is 'incomplete' now.

Reverse: Fine.I will surrender to TAPOPS after you tested my abilities. I won't come back to Earth and it will stay untouched.That if they let me live.

A.Dayang:*smirk* Very well. A good choice indeed. 

M.Othman: Prepare the agents and the weapons in deserted island. 

No,no,no this is moving too fast! What should he do-?! Reverse is leaving- Do something,damn it!

Not even glancing at them, Ali hold Reverse's pinky finger when he turn back to follow the agents.

Ali: W-Wait!

The attention centered at them. Now,he had done it-

Ali:I-I....*nervous glancing* We will meet each other again,right? *safe point*

Reverse stares at Ali for a good moment before a small smile appears on his face. He turn back to Ali,slightly lowering his body to match Ali.

Reverse: Yes,we will,little bro. But right now,you have to stay here,alright?*glance at Othman* It won't take long. You will be safer here.

Ali: H-How do you know it?

Reverse's hand is caressing Ali's head so tender, it almost felt like it will be the last time he would do it.

Reverse: I know so. Wouldn't you trust me? *smile* Ah,of course you wouldn't. *chuckle* You don't even know me.

Reverse then take the crystal from Ali's hair. It swirled in his hand and Ali could see the lights coming back. He swiped Ali's hair and clip it back to Ali's hair.

Reverse: There,a farewell gift from me. Take care of it for me,yeah?

Not expecting it,Reverse pull Ali into a tight hug.

Ali: R-Re-

Reverse: Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for showing  the side of me that I didn't even knew it existed. *tighter hug* Thank you for the memories you gave me,I will never forget it.

He let go of the hug,Ali hold both of his arms,not letting him go.

Why-

Reverse: *one last genuine smile* Thank you for existing, Ali. I'm glad I found someone like you in my life.

Ali just stare at Reverse in disbelieve,his hands tightly hold on Reverse when and agents forcefully pull the apart. Ali is force back to his jail and Reverse is escorted out from the room with Amato, along with Mayor Othman.

Only Ganz and Dayang are still there.

Why.....Why do I feel so uneasy....

We will meet again right..? Yeah,we will!

Come on.... stop beating so hard...

Ali pressed his knuckle to his chest,trying to slow his heartbeats down.

Dayang and Ganz notice him after talking and immediately went to him.

A.Dayang: Ali,are you okay? Are you sick?*put a hand on his shoulder*

Composure, keep it together. You have come this far.

Ali: Y-Yeah...Can I be excuse back to my cell? I want to....sleep.

A.Dayang; Ah,yes. Of course dear. But I need to put on the glass protector again if you are okay with that?

Ali just went to his bed and lay down,pressing his pillow on his face. He could hear the hissing sound of the glass protector is rising up,once more concealing him in.

Now,he is left alone, allowing him to think now.

Yet he still can't shake off this uneasy feeling building up in him...
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~TBC~

Well,time to put this book on hold so I can focus with my other books heh-

Suffer hoomans-

Author Kim_Ezra