Episode 2. Midnight Stalker part 2

after heading back to A.D.O.A hq I still can't shake off the edge that's draping my heart, deciding to call it in. I hop beneath the sheets and try to sleep.

**the next morning** **at A.D.O.A hq**

somehow I managed to get some sleep, but I'm looking around with my eyes half open so there's that. Getting out I do my regular stretches, knowing that this crazy lunatic is out there somewhere I definitely don't want to die due to a cramp... walking out of the room I look around, while walking to the break room. As I idly scroll through some apps, after a few minutes I arrive at the break room and put my phone away. Making myself some tea I hear some footsteps coming here, so I turn around to see Chase by the door frame... holding a paper bag in one hand.

morning. So what's in the bag?

Chase" a Muffin, for you. So last night kinda got a little crazy."

thanks, and sure you could put it that way.

pouring my cup of tea I take slow sip before taking a bite out of the muffin, it's quite good.

At least now the edge I felt is gone, though I can't tell wether that's good or bad.... maybe it's both, finishing the muffin I take one last sip of tea before we head out and head over to Shirley's office.

Shirley" both of you shut the door quickly!"

alright... jeez, what's the problem?

Shirley" Leo, I've just been told that there's a mole in A.D.O.A so stay frosty."

do they have any suggestions to whom this mole can be?

Shirley" for now all they can get is that he's here, right now."

Chase" wait how do we know who to talk to?"

Shirley" for now you can't talk to anyone, just go about your day as usual do not raise suspicion to yourselves."

Chase" alright, will do."

as we go about like usual, every personnel we meet through out the day reminds me of what Shirley said. 'for now you cant talk to anyone, just go about your day as usual do not raise suspicion.' huff..... surprising today's rather slow, with the Midnight Stalker and the mole I was sure that we would see some action... I guess I was wrong, heading to the diner, we walked with our guards up, once we step inside. We settle at our usual booth, I order my usual and Chase orders what she had last time. Somehow I find having a conversation with Chase easy. I typically can hold one but not for as long as I do with Chase, after a few minutes the waitress sets our orders on the table... after a couple minutes of chowing down on our foods we paid the bill and walked back to my place. Even though we're probably breaking that horror movie cliche rule I don't care, at least not enough to make me sleep somewhere else three days in a row.

**Lock clicking open

Door creeks slightly**

after we head inside I make sure to double check everything all the locks, windows, vents, corners, closet, drawers. Everything. And I'm glad to see everything's just how it was, maybe with a bit of dust... melting into the couch Chase puts her feet up closing her eyes, seeing her like this it's kind of cute... and now I'm also getting in the mood for a nap. Laying next to Chase I do the same, while I shut my eyes my mind can't help go through all the events of the last couple of days, trying to find any connections that may be hidden.

**A couple hours later**

waking up I see Chase already got up awhile ago. Shaking my head I walk over to the kitchen to pour myself a glass of water, after I'm no longer nap drunk. I realize Chase's voice from the bathroom, humming. After a few minutes of her humming and the sound of the shower, I hear the door open. What I didn't see coming was her popping out with only a towel.

Chase" hey, uhm... would it be okay if I borrow one of your towels?{blush}"

....{blush}yeah sure. Give me a sec.

sliding past her the smell of soap and Hyacinth. Focusing back to the towel I rush to my closet and grab one of my towels, though

they may be a bit too big. But at least it'll keep Chase warm, handing her the towel she takes it with a warm, genuine smile. walking back in to the bathroom, whoo... for a second my heart started racing. After a few minutes I hear the door unlock and out steps Chase, her hair's dry this time. After watching a bunch of Chasing you episodes it's about time we had dinner, even though the prospect of having sweet snacks sounds amazing, it's not so healthy so I start whipping up something, I guess it smells good cause I hear Chase sitting at the counter already... huh, I guess my skills aren't that rusty, after a few minutes I cut the stove and split the spaghetti onto two plates. Immediately digging in it doesn't take long to finish, while washing the dishes I catch myself drifting off until I feel a squeeze on my shoulder which brings me back.

Chase" hey, you okay?"

yeah... just spaced out, that's all.

after drying the plates, I decide to catch up on some reading. It's been awhile since I had my head in a good book, any book actually. Heh, I wonder how they're doing? I hope they're all happy... looking down on my watch it's getting late, too late to call. Putting the book back I rub the bridge of my nose as I duck into the kitchen and pour myself a glass of wine.

do you want some?

Chase" do you have any Rosé?"

yeah, I think there's still a bottle here..... got it!

Chase" thanks! So what's on your mind? It seemed like you were thinking of something."

oh, I just remembered a couple of friends..... hey, how old are you?

Chase" I'm nineteen, but they say I look younger."

they're right.

as we sip our wine, I enjoy the peace in the air. The subtle tension on my shoulder slowly washes away with every sip. Looking out the window tonight's a Full Moon, on second thought maybe it's not to late. Taking out my phone I speed dial her number... a mix of all my emotions flashes through me as I hear the phone ring.....

Charlie" Leo? It's been quite awhile since you called how have you been?"

....................

Chase" say something."

Charlie" Leo? You there?"

... yeah, I'm here. It's good to hear your voice again, so how's Rogue and the kids?

Charlie" they're alright, hold on. Rogue's at the door."

**unlocking door sound

shuffling noise**

Rogue" Leo, I can't believe it's you. It's been awhile since we last talked."

I know... I'm sorry, I saw that tonight's a Full Moon so I thought I'd call you two see how you're doing.

Rogue" thanks. So are you coming any time soon?"

I don't know, I hope so...

Charlie" you know it's rude not to introduce your girlfriend to us."

{blush}... Charlie-

Rogue" Leonardo, you have a girlfriend?!"

gals, Chase is my roommate.

Charlie & Rogue" hi Chase."

Chase" hi, so I take it you three go way back?"

Rogue" yeah you could say that."

Charlie" oh, do you want to talk to the kids?"

I'd love to. But don't you all have a run to get too.

Charlie" alright, fair enough. Can we continue this conversation later?"

counting on it. take care.

Charlie & Rogue" take care. Bye."

phone call ends

Chase" something tells me there's a pretty good story to why they aren't in your record of associates?"

there is, but it's not my place to say.

As we share a laugh, I stop nearly choking. When I see a man on the roof of the house facing mine. I don't even need to use my ability to know who he is. Picking up on my sudden silence, Chase whips her head too. He signals to us to go to our roof. As we run up to the roof I nearly send the door flying off it's hinges as I burst through to see a burner phone already on the line with him. I pick up the phone.....

what?!

Midnight Stalker" where's your manner, Leo?"

....... fine. What do you want?

Midnight Stalker" that's it. It's not what I want but what I'm going to do. That's what you should be asking."

word is you haven't changed, so who's next?

Midnight Stalker" now now, patience my fellow. Here's what's going to happen, in three weeks there will be a bombing."

Midnight Stalker" from a rather notorious group."

let me guess, you want A.D.O.A to take em out yeah?

Midnight Stalker" look at you. Still sharp I see, yes them and others."

all of them are competition, right.

Midnight Stalker" heavens no... they're pests, I could do it myself but why when there's a pawn at my disposal."

Midnight Stalker" no, the real competition has yet to come. This is merely me priming the condition to draw them out."

yeah, and a perfect way to chip away at A.D.O.A numbers.

Midnight Stalker" my fellow you're sharp but not as much as me. See you soon."

...... you basatrd!!! C'mon we have to go.

dropping the phone I take Chase's hand and lead her down and across the street, after a few minutes I got why he talked to us. He planted a couple of explosives in that house. As me & Chase work to evacuate everyone inside. Just as it seem like it's gonna be okay a Boom comes from the top floor followed by fire exploding out the window.

Frantic Mother" help, my daughter's inside. Please!! Help me bring her back! Her name's Aiden."

ma'am stay with my friend.

jumping through the window I rush up on what's left of the stairs, screaming her name I use my ability to reach out her... after a couple of minutes I got her! She's on the third floor, bursting through the door I run straight to a kid's room. In the closet! I beeline to the closet opening to find Aiden and a little boy.

hey! Aiden your momma's outside she sent me here to get you, take my hand. You too kid.

Aiden" but... Ah!!! it's scary!!!!"

Aiden, kid, I promise you'll see your momma without a scratch. Now take my hands!

trembling they do as I say, and I lead them through the burning floor and furniture. After we reach the second floor a second explosion nearly sends us flying out the window, being quick on my feet I take both of them to another person's room... after we're inside there's only one way out, grabbing both of them in my arms I jump out the window. Landing on the grass with a thump! But I took most of the impact letting go. Aiden and the kid both run to her mom, looking up Chase helps me up to my feet.... Damn! That fall took more that I expected, a couple minutes later firefighters appear. After everything me & Chase head to Shirley's office at A.D.O.A hq.

Shirley" this is good, and bad... Hey I'll be back, you two mind staying here for a while?"

it's alright do what you need to do.

nodding Shirley heads out of the room beelining for the private elevator. huffing I take my phone out to see the time, and it's way too late. To be calling Charlie and Rogue, I'll call them tomorrow. I probably shouldn't tell them about this, feeling a warm hand squeeze my shoulder I look to see Chase with a worried look. I guess I should be more aware of my emotions.

thanks, I'm just sore that's all...

Chase" alright, but if you need to, the Medic Bay's right around the corner."

I'll keep that in mind.

after a few minutes Shirley comes back into the room with Garner. My eyes go wide. The Chief of A.D.O.A is here, although it seems like this conversation will take some time.

**half an hour later**

Garner" Damn! This is getting crazy... did he say anything else?"

no, that's all he said and I tried using my ability didn't stick.

Garner" alright, well no sense in having you two stay here. Go home try and sleep."

Chase" thanks Chief, c'mon."

after that the both of us left, and shortly we arrived back at my place. And somehow we managed to fall asleep.

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