Captain North's P.O.V

The cool calming breeze ruffled my blonde hair making a few strands of it to tickle my forehead. I took a deep breathe and looked around admiring the nature. My hazel eyes scanning the beautiful green lake.

The water was crystal clear and statue still. The thick forest like canopy around the lake gave its water a tinge of green. The only sound was the chirping of birds, bumbling of bees and the heavy echo of a raven crawking. The setting sun added a golden tint to the face of the lake and it looked like paradise. The idyllic scene took my breath away. 

The thistles pricking my leg broke my train of thought. I looked around the bank to see ministers, relatives and friends paying their last respect to the president. The hymns playing in the background made the atmosphere even more emotional.

"Distraction"

I was interrupted from my thoughts as someone came near me and cleared his throat. I turned around to see Detective Booney on my side.

"What?", I asked him in confusion.

"The goose chase was all a distraction", he gritted out in anger.

My eyes widened as realization hit me like a fast moving express train.

"You mean it was the same people?", I asked him, completely baffled by the turn of events.

"It was the same group that they belonged to. The kidnap of Mrs. Henry was just a mere distraction for the Police and for them to take down the President. Same clean shot on the forehead indicates it all", he said and then nodded confirming my thoughts.

"Wow! A wonderful master plan", I muttered under my breathe in disbelief.

A humourless chuckle laced with sarcasm errupted from beside me.

"A wonderful master plan it is. Whichever gang we are actually dealing with, their leader is not a baby. That is for sure!", he then stepped closer and stated in a low voice.

I nodded my head in agreement as despair clouded my mind. Then out of the blue something triggered at the back of my mind. My lips couldn't help but twitch upwards in excitement.

"Well, at least we now know that we are dealing with a gang; not just two or three people. And fortunately, we know where to start looking for them", I then replied smugly.

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Emma's P.O.V

"The funeral was held last night at Lake Park and it was overflowing with Officials, relatives and friends paying their last respect to his excellency Alastaire Cameron. He was a man who had captured a place in all our hearts", the news reporter reported as the TV screen displayed the funeral.

"The Prime Minister, his excellency Benjamin Dominic has given his word that he will immediately take his post as the new President temporarily in a few hours time, just as the public had requested from him. The Prime Minister also mentioned that he would hold an election for the President's seat after the country has calmed down and he also has promised to sort this mess out as soon as possible", the reporter continued.

Next, the footage of Captain North answering the press was displayed.

"We believe that the people who committed those dirty work throughout the past few months are the very same people who had assassinated our President too. The signs are very clear. Seems like there's a well trained Mafia gang in our country who are in thirst for people's blood. This time they've left some traces behind while we've got a head start. We've captured two of their men and they are under questioning. I ensure you that in no time, we will feed them their own blood, if BLOOD is what they want!", Captain North stated in a confident voice.

I sighed in frustration as I switched off the TV and threw the remote on my bed. What is happening to this country?

People were kidnapped, raped and murdered throughout the last few months and now the President is dead. If the forces can't keep the President himself safe, how are they going to keep the citizens safe. There are 25 million people in this country for God's sake! 

I shook my head in denial.

What ever they are planning to do, they better do it fast before it gets too late.

Another weary sigh escaped my lips.

I pushed away the thoughts and looked at the clock. It was 7 in the morning. I got discharged from the hospital last night. The night in which the president's burial took place. Today was a Friday morning.

"Seems like its time to get ready for work", I muttered under my breathe as I took my clothes and headed towards the bathroom.

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Captain North's P.O.V

I rested my head on my office table. The press conference was tiring. I then had to meet Major McDaniel.

I sighed for the umpteenth time now.

Being a cop does drives you crazy!

My stomach growled in hunger. I took a look at my watch. It was 11 in the morning. I didn't even have my breakfast yet! I was about to go grab something to eat when a knock at my door stopped me. 

"Come in!", I called out aloud as I inwardly groaned. Seems like breakfast has to wait.

A giant frame of a man entered my room.

"Captain North, It's a pleasure to meet you", Director Adam Williams commented as he extended his hand for a shake.

"Its a pleasure to meet you too Director. For what do I owe this presence of yours? And please do take a seat", I replied as I shook his hand when I knew exactly the reason for his presence. 

The Director of IAE (Intelligence Authority of Elysia) accepted my offer and took his seat.

"Well I've come here to ask you to handover the current case you are handling to the IAE under the current President's orders. I believe you have been informed about this before. We would have stepped in earlier if not for the deceased President's orders", he stated in a matter-of-fact tone.

I looked him in the eye and nodded firmly.

"Yes, I was informed by Major McDaniel just a few hours ago. All the information that we've gathered with its evidence are in this box", I stated with a grim expression as I handed the box over to him.

"Thank you Captain North, for co-operating with us", he stated as he stood up to leave.

"Well, I wish you good luck with the case, Director. And if you need anything, the Police will be glad to help you", I stated and shook hands with him.

"Yes, I would very much appreciate that", he replied, his wrinkled face stretching into a genuine smile.

The man then nodded and neared the door with long confident strides. As I watched him about to exit, a small bulb lit at the back of my forgetful mind.

I cleared my throat making him halt on his track with his hand on my door knob.

"And Detective Booney says that you might need to contact a certain Miss.Parker for she has a past with a dragon tattooed man", I commented as he stood facing the door with his back towards me.

He nodded at me over his shoulder before shutting the door completely behind him.

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Hey guys,

Here's the chapter you all have been waiting for. And the President is dead and the Prime Minister has taken over.

Is the country gonna be in chaos?

Oh trust me peeps, this is just the beginning! <smirks evilly>

There's more to come. So, hold on to your seats tighter as we are going to enter the worst parts of this rollercoaster ride in the coming chapters.

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