Chapter 10
(RAAF Flight Academy, Sydney, 5:30 PM)
It was reaching sundown when Amnon finished his lecture class when he left the academy. This time, he became anxious as the Air Force personnel had conversed of Colonel Hughes' sudden disappearance this morning. He thought of calling the police, so they could investigate Shega and Ella's whereabouts, however he was losing hope to hear from them. Some of his fellow trainees waved his hands in greeting as Amnon slightly smiled, leaving no choice but to greet them back.
Walking his way on the streets, he was anxiously pondering where Shega had been in the past few days. Amnon felt sorry and guilty for not protecting her at that time which his mother and older half-sister scolded him. Just this early afternoon, he heard of Ella's sudden disappearance from the RAAF staff and made him more worried than ever. Contemplating to call the police, He took out his phone and thought of dialling the number, but he received a call from his nephew and picked it up.
" Hello, Uncle Amnon, it's me, Dale! " a younger male voice with an Aussie accent spoke which seemed very anxious from the device's speaker.
" Hello, Dale? " the young Kree Eternal recognized the voice and greeted back. " What brings you to call me? "
" Uncle Amnon, Grandma and I were having some guests, " Dale answered. " You need to come home quickly. This is important regarding my mum's disappearance. I have been asking for help in hours. You need to go home! This is really urgent! "
" Right, I have been aware of that. Are you still in duty? "
" No, I just made an emergency day-off, Uncle. I hope mum will be back soon and safe. "
Amnon sensed his nephew's anxiety, felt sorry for him, and assured, " I hope so, too. I am sure we're gonna find a way to bring her back. "
" Right-O. "
" Good, I'll see you then. "
" Ta. "
The young Kree Eternal thought of flying by himself, but he wanted to remain normal as possible. He saw a taxi cab on the street and took a ride home. Looking worried, he stared at the window to divert his thoughts by seeing the people on the streets. Reaching home, he finally paid the cab driver and left the vehicle. He was knocking on the door of his sister's house when someone opened it.
" Can I help you? " Asked a gentleman's voice as the door opened a little wider. " We didn't expect company. "
" We didn't expect company?! Really?! You can't be serious! " Amnon exasperatedly sighed and replied. " Look, my nephew asked me to come home and just called few minutes ago. This is a very serious matter, it's my older sister who has been missing! May I know who's this?! "
" Curious like your father and quite hot-headed like your mother, eh? I'm sorry for stressing you out, " the voice spoke cheerfully. " Jusis Vandark at your service. Amnon, is it? "
The young Kree Eternal secretly used his Cosmic Awareness as he recognized the man's voice and smiled, " Wait, Old Man Vandark! What are you guys doing here? I thought you are still in Rouen! "
Vandark widely opened the door and smiled at his younger friend as he was pleased to see him. Then, he frowned suddenly creating wrinkles on his face and heavily sighed, " Well, we were, but we heard what happened and thought we could be of service. It's your mother and nephew have told everything. "
" Thank you for coming, " he sighed in relief and happily shook his old friend's hand when he saw his mother and nephew sat on the couch along with the demon sorceress mutant. " Mom, Dale, Old Lady Ilyana, I know you have something to talk about. "
" Yes, Dear, " Carol nodded and hugged her son.
The man named Dale Hughes-Knightfall in his mid-twenties with a dark green hair took out a cold glass of water for his young uncle and offered him a seat on the couch. Amnon parted his mother and instantly sat down, drinking his glass and relieving himself from stress.
" Jusis and I decided to come and visit you, " the elderly Russian mutant answered. " This is something to do with the genie. Right, Svet? "
" Da, " Amnon nodded and chuckled, placing his empty glass on the table. " You're still calling me by my old Russian nickname! "
" I still call you that, because you have inherited your father's light soul, but you have a lot to learn in using it. "
" Right. "
" Dr. Vandark, " Dale turned to the paranormal expert and asked. " Mind if you could share Uncle Amnon about your plan? We just need to sort it out to search for mum. "
Vandark held up a disc that suddenly turned on displaying a 100 floor white tower that resembled a fancy skyscraper. Amnon looked intently at the image and examined it.
" It's not going to be easy. Thanks to llyana, we have found out they are being held at a building called Purity Towers, " he answered.
" Purity Towers? " the Kree Eternal curiously repeated the word and raised his eyebrows. " I have never heard of it, before. "
The image changed to a man resembling the elderly paranormal scientist, but younger and blond with a look of smug arrogance on his face wearing high tech gear.
" It's the lair of an evil and twisted genius calling himself A-list. Yes, Purity Towers. It's a building, that's not usually in the same place each month. 100 floors of labs, bedrooms, bathrooms, weapons, etc."
" Well, so he's just like Tony Stark, " Carol commented. " This guy has a lot to deal with it. "
" Maybe, we could do anything if things go rubbish, " Dale added.
" I learned the hacking basics from Old Man Stark once, " Amnon said and kept looking at the hologram, predicting the possible threat. " But this is pretty complicated to destroy every system. "
" Perhaps, Magic can do, " Ilyana surmised and raised her right hand in interjection. " It would be easier to penetrate with my help! "
Vandark shook his head since they compared him to Stark, " Not like Stark, more like a magic using Dr. Doom. This evil genius uses human souls to power his tech. A-list understands magic and technology as a result his tech is a Frankenstein of both. "
" Souls," the three Kree people raised their voices in unison and understood what it meant.
" How about my magic with my dark soul? Would this help? " the elderly Russian demon lady suggested and raised her left hand in interjection.
" I'm not sure if I can use my silver-eyes, yet, " Dale nervously chuckled and turned to his uncle. " How about you? "
" Well..." Amnon wryly grinned. " Not so sure too..."
Jusis Vandark changed the image to a battle style robot and continued, " These are called Battalics. They are a Soulix tech robot, so they are also powered by souls. The place is lousy with them. As for security for the building, A-list can impose his will on Purity Towers itself manipulating its structure. Luckily, I have a plan against that ability. His mind over matter can only focus on one person at a time so we will split up and go different ways up the tower this will make it hard for him to focus security measures on us."
Carol intently looked at the images when she sensed her daughter and the genie fought harder this morning. She clenched her fists and determinedly spoke, " We'll do it. "
" Mom, are you sure? " Amnon asked with a concern.
" Kid, Ella is the other chip of my block from Tim, " she answered. " She's still your sister. We have to save her aside from your genie friend. "
" Right-O, me and me siblings are still worried for her, " Dale added. " That's why they ask me to help you and grandma. She needs us more! "
" Right, " the young Kree Eternal nodded as he understood and asked the two elders. " Old Vandark, Lady Ilyana, how can we get there? If I could fly a plane to Purity Towers, I would take any risks. I know as a pilot trainee, it's not advisable to take evening flights days before my graduation. But I'll do anything, please give me those exact coordinates. "
" Jusis, Svet is going to fly a plane into that place, " Ilyana called her boyfriend's attention. " Should we give him what he needs? "
Vandark nodded, "Brave, but foolish, Amnon. The security would destroy you and the plane before you got close remotely."
" Well, we can fool the security, my dear, " she smiled and snapped her fingers. " Just watch what I will do! "
Amnon knew what the mutant meant as he predicted an imagery in his mind. His mother intently smiled and placed her hands on her waist. Everyone curiously looked at him and noticed his sudden silence.
" I know what you're thinking, Kid. Yet, you refused to tell us what you're seeing, " Carol grinned and turned to the paranormal scientist. " This will support to your plan as well. This boy needs to let you do what he's predicted. "
Ilyana looked at the image of a-list in a studying way and softly chuckled at him, " Hmmm... Jusis, he looks a lot like you! "
Vandark looked at her in a pained way and sighed, " Technically, he is, but isn't. "
" Old Vandark, what do you mean? " Amnon asked confused.
" He and I are mirror images of each other technically. I'm nice and use my knowledge for the right reasons. He is arrogant, looks down on others, hates free will and uses his knowledge for twisted means. We are parallel."
" No worries, we're not gonna kill off that guy, " Carol said. " All we have to do is to outsmart him and rescue the two from him. Then, that's it. "
Jusis nodded, " His arrogance makes him blind. But he is no push over, he once beat the Hulk in a one on one. "
" Well, yeah, " the young Kree Eternal nodded and cleared his throat as he spoke with an Australian accent. " Shall we teach that bloke a bloody lesson? "
" Right-O, Uncle Amnon! I didn't know you can speak in our accent! " Dale laughed.
" Are we ready, Jusis? " Ilyana gave him a suggestive look.
Jusis grabbed a gold and silver crystal off the desk and inserted them into a brief case disengaging the lock as he reached in and pulled out a rainbow colored crystal, " I am now."
" Now, let's get head to the airport, " Carol answered.
(Sydney Airport: 7:00 PM)
As the five of them headed to the area, the security suspiciously looked at them. From their disguises, the Kree mother and son dressed up as commercial airline pilot uniforms. Dale was wearing his casual clothes and a hoodie jacket. Vandark was cladded in a business suit as his mutant girlfriend was covered with fur coat. They were nervously waiting for their next act and cautious enough.
" Are you these your crew, captain? " the security guard asked.
" Yes, we are preparing for an scheduled on a boarding flight to Brisbane, " Amnon said using the Australian accent and turned to Vandark who disguised himself as a politician. " The congressman paid a private commercial flight to Queensland along with his wife and son. It's a very important work. You know what I mean, mate. "
" At this time of the night? " the other official added.
" Yes. "
The airport officials glared at the five and shared glances when they felt dubious at them. Amnon and the others waited for their immediate response. Finally, the head security chief understood and turned to them.
" Right-O, Right -O, we'll guide you to the terminal. You have an A320 unit ready. "
" Ta, " the young Kree Eternal smiled as the others headed to the mentioned area.
" A320?! " Dale muttered in shock. " That's bloody helluva..."
" I know. I think your uncle will fly a big shot plane, " Carol whispered.
" Thank you so much, " Ilyana sweetly smiled at the airport officials as Vandark also smiled.
The elderly paranormal scientist got curious of Amnon's secret prediction while walking around the terminal area. He looked at the early 21st Century plane and turned to the young Kree Eternal in disguise. Then, he eyed at the white A320 with a red tail on the end showing a kangaroo insignia. Then, he looked the plane over skeptically, " You sure this rust bucket can get us where we need to go. I mean I trust your judgment. "
" Well, this is what we need to do, " he said when they reached the tarmac and into the plane.
The mother and son headed to the cockpit as the other three remained in the business class area of the plane. Amnon got overwhelmed and surprised to see the sophisticated dashboard, devices, switches, buttons, and toggles as he had never flown a commercial plane. He sat down and buckled up with his mother.
Carol sensed her son's hesitation and said, " Kid, I was like that too when I first handled a US Air Force plane. I know what you're feeling right now. It's just normal, you can do it. "
" Thanks, mom, for being an encouraging co-pilot, " Amnon slightly smiled when he and his mother began to press all the switches together. Then, he pressed the audio patch and said, " This is your captain speaking. Please buckle up your seat belts and we will descend in five minutes. Destination is Outback, Queensland. Enjoy your safe travel with us. "
Suddenly, the intercoms beeped as if a message was trying to come through. The signal was coming from space. The mother and son noticed it as the airplane systems had also detected it.
" Now, what? " Amnon anxiously spoke.
" Kid, let's just not waste our time, " Carol reminded.
The plane began to move within the runway and hovered itself when the tires were kept in the plane's body. Reaching to the Sydney skies, it was safely flying. Inside the business class area, Vandark scanned the intercom radio with his holographic device and listened to it.
" Hello....hell...o...who is in this? My name is Shiftus... SOS! Trapped in....Purity....Dungeon...hear...Help! "
" This is A320, " Carol responded to the message. " We're on our way to Queensland. We will go there 2 hours. We are leaving from Sydney. "
" So, there's another, " Amnon lowly answered to his mother.
" Yeah. "
" Not sure....signal......talk for long. In cell A56. I am a freedom fighter...." the signal dropped abruptly.
The plane had lifted off into the skies as they left Sydney airport northbound. Dale opened the window and looked at the view. Ilyana and Jusis were talking while sitting comfortably in the business class seats. Then, he was interested when he saw a remote control and tv screen as he turned it on. He was curious of the selection of shows and music in store during the flight. Moments later, he closed his eyes for a while to rest.
" Now, these reminds me of the good old days, " the Russian mutant smiled and noticed him crossed his arms on his seat in deep thoughts as his face became concerned. " All right, then. Have some rest. "
Minutes later, the plane had reached on the border of New South Wales to Queensland. The radar was still detecting for any anomalies and direction of the flight. The area around the plane suddenly got dark.
Vandark noticed the apprehension from his other two companions and reminded, " Relax, guys. We have entered the cloaking field."
As the plane approached the center of the cloaking field, a bright light appeared and was getting brighter. Soon, it was almost blinding as a giant white skyscraper like building appeared in the distance so white it glowed in the cloaking fields shadow. The group looked in awe despite Purity Towers being a twisted villain's lair. It was oddly beautiful and enchanting to see. Something whizzed by the planes wind shield it looked like a squad of small paper airplanes with flashlights on the front. Vandark calmed the group with a hand gesture.
" Just security drones on patrol, " he reminded as Dale and Ilyana sighed in relief.
Amnon and Carol thought of making an emergency landing which they found site to make a runway. They both placed the levers down as the A320 descended its way to the ground. The sound of thunder rumbled as dark storm clouds formed around the upper floors of Purity Towers flashing slightly with the beginning of a storm. The paranormal scientist looked unnerved and observed the view from the window.
" A-List is angry about something. Yep, Indeed something has him in a foul mood. That's good. It will be harder for him to focus on us now, " he said.
" Crew, this is your captain speaking, " Amnon reminded using the intercom. " We are making an emergency landing in the outback. Please buckle up your seatbelts. Our landing site is a desert-like area. Thank you for flying with us. "
" You hear that? " Dale asked.
" We have to remain calm as we planned, " Ilyana answered and buckled up her seatbelt.
The plane reached at the 50 meter radius near the Purity Towers site when it descended on the ground. Ilyana and her boyfriend remained vigilant and waiting for the next step to do. In the cockpit area, the mother and son removed their headsets and turned off the plane's engines as they left their station.
" It's showtime, " Carol smirked as her son understood her.
Vandark nodded in agreement, " Showtime indeed. We will need to get into the tower first though. It's a riddle security system."
" Ready? " Dale asked.
" Onward, we go, then. " the paranormal scientist eagerly opened the emergency door and jumped as he was the first one to leave the plane. Then, he cautiously approached the front door of Purity Towers.
" Jusis, dear. What's the matter? " the mutant woman asked with a concern and approached him as she was the second person to join him.
Her boyfriend leaned toward her and spoke softly so only she could hear him, "I'm afraid. I'm about to fight me. Well, everything ugly about me metaphorically. I'm....sorry for anything you are about to see or hear. Please...dont think less of me when you meet him."
" I still love you, Jusis, even we do have demons inside. Don't forget you are more different than that monster, " she smiled and kissed him when the paranormal scientist put his lips on his girlfriend.
Dale watched from the window, sighed in annoyance, and crossed his arms, " Can these lovebirds get a room? "
" Well, they can get married soon! " Amnon joked and approached his nephew." Tam-Borr knows when! "
" Right-O..."
" Now, let's penetrate and deal with the demon. Mr. Congressman. " Ilyana smiled and held her boyfriend's hand.
" Da, " Jusis smiled and sighed in relief.
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