Chapter-3

The engine came to a stop as the calm rays of the dawn flashed upon the windows. The door opened as Lisa came out and looked at the seaplane near the port edge ready to fly soon "i can't believe you are actually going.." as Steve closed the door and stood beside her

she looked at him with a smile "i know.. i also can't believe it. That am finally going back!!" Steve smiled seeing her so excited "i wish we can meet again someday. Though where you going exactly?" As Lisa grinned " ofcourse we will meet again. I am going to Port of Castellon in Spain. There i will be meeting someone" as she pulled Steve in a hug

"Thank you for everything Steve. You really helped me a lot. Also booked this plane for me" making Steve blush and chuckle "oh it's nothing. I can do that much for you. And the pilot is a friend of mine. So why not? One more passenger won't hurt it right" as Lisa nodded smiling and broke the hug when they heard the engine of the plane starting.

"Ig.. this is it. I need to go now. Take care Steve. Bye" as she rushed in plane "bye bye Lisa. It was nice working with you!" Who waved her hand in return as the door closed.

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*BAM!!* The door bursted open as Aelius entered "that's the spirit everyone! Stay focused like you are right now. No sleepy heads needed at base" as everyone's eyes shot up at the sudden banging voice of the gate "quite an attention seeker isn't he sir?" Riley whispered to Lawrence who chuckled

"I heard that!" Causing Riley to sweatdrop as Aelius headed towards the big monitor at the centre of the huge room where few people were operating it. Lawrence motioned with hand as they stepped aside and Aelius picked up the small Mic to make an announcement. Everyone was right now looking at him finally going to know about him.

"So.. Orions!! I know we don't know eachother yet. And trust me here we don't need to remember eachother's name cause the factor that has kept us all working together is the bond we have with our goal of keeping the world safe. Our identities maybe different. We may belong to different communities and groups. But here! We are ONE" everyone was dead silent in the room but all were standing now they didn't knew who he was but they could surely remember their memories of why they are here in the first place.

"All of you that are here. No matter your work or rank or specialisation. If you are the part of The Orion then there's no one above you. No system or government or power can stop you. You all are not here cause you are the best of the best. But cause you all want to make a change in this world! And how do we make the difference!?"

All had a shine in their eyes hearing the strong words from Aelius as few stood their hands "sir by our power!" Another said "sir with the help of proper technical advancement" another hand stood up "sir working together as a team" and few more answers could be heard which made Aelius smile.

"That's right everyone. Your answers are correct. These all things are needed. But what's most important is a strong will and a fire in the heart. If your goals are clear in your mind and you know how to make it come true then all you need is a strong determination. Whenever big revolutions happened in this world it wasn't led by any group. Just by One person who stood his ground alone. Who inspired others to join him as well. If you know you are right then never back down no matter if the whole world goes against you. Cause you are the Orions!!"

The crowd erupted in cheers as they shouted in agreement to him "you all should know now. That we are up against the biggest danger we all faced so far. You know why so many new faces are here today? Why you all don't know me? Why only few people here left who are working in Orion from many long years?" As murmuring started among everyone as Aelius looked at them not knowing the reason causing him to sigh.

"It's not cause older ones retired. The threat we are up against is the Son of the same threat we faced few years ago. It was a long fought war. A story that is written with blood of innocents and our people. They all gave their lives to save this world. But today.. all that blood and lives that we lost.. will go in Vain. Cause now his Son has come up. Stronger then ever. Yes you are right. I am talking about the Zanders!" Everyone seemed sad and worried chatting among themselves. Slowly losing the faith in their strength.

"I know.. what you all think.. if it took so much to stop them last time then what will happen this time.. how many will die now.." as he saw them all nodding to him "you guys aren't cowards for having fear of death. Everyone has a fear of death. Why? Cause we all got someone for who we care. Who we all want to keep safe. To live for. To fight for. But think for a moment. If we won't do anything and let them destroy our world then we will lose our loved ones as well. We will let go the sacrifice of our friends from past in vain. We will let down ourselves from the promise of doing everything in our hand to protect this world..." His eyes were closed remembering the past.

Everyone was silent now thinking in their mind about what he said "the fact that i will get to see my mom and my.. girl.. live to see another bright day and to be able to look in my own eyes proudly.. I REFUSE TO GIVE UP!!!! I will go beyond my limits crossing each and all boundaries to stop them for once and for all! Power dosen't come when you are in a group. It comes from inside. You all need someone to make this dream come true right!? Then I will be that person. I will guide you through this nightmare towards that bright future you all wished to have.. even if it takes my life to do that.."

Everyone had tears in their eyes by now. Aelius did what he wished to do so. Making them all remember the biggest point of being a human. And that was Humanity. Which people started forgetting. He gave them a collective reason to fight and put aside the differences to fight against the Zander.

"Idk what all i missed in my absence.. or your stories of who you are.. but now I am here. And AM here to make a change! Let's fight TOGETHER!! You all will work to your very best with no one to stop you and i will be having your back here. I am behind. Let's not go with the hide and seek anymore. They are weak right now and it's the best chance to break them before they even make. So Are you guys with me!? Are you guys ready to show them that blood is more valuable then power!? Are you ready to go to any lengths to make this world a better a place for your loved one's?! Are you.. READY FOR THE CHANGE!!!???" Aelius eyes shot open red glistening with anger and sorrow as he clenched his fist looking directly in everyone's eyes.

"YES SIR!!!!!!!" Boomed in the whole room together at once as everyone stood their proudly feeling the new surge of determination through them knowing they finally got the chance to prove their worth.

Aelius smirked wiping his eyes "that's all for right now everyone. Nice to meet you all. I am your NOW second in chief commander Aelius. You are all dismissed~" as everyone gasped hearing the name they only read in the archives or the past stories from the elders as they slowly started going back to their work.

Riley's mouth was hung open at the spectacle he just saw "why.. feeling the weight of the words your master told you about him now?" Making him blush as he closed his mouth feeling conflicted but couldn't help and be a bit thankful to God that Aelius came with them.

Aelius threw the mic at the guy near him who caught it shaking and gave him a salute causing him to chuckle as he walked towards Lawrence "had you been fighting elections am sure you would have won by a mile.." as he hugged Aelius who hugged back laughing "nah.. i don't like going on proving myself to anyone. Work speaks alot master" Lawrence smiled hearing master from him again after so many years as he let him go.

"What are you..?" Riley asked looking down with furrowed brows while Aelius looked at him smirked and placed a hand on his shoulder leaning near his ear "just a guy wanting peace. Nothing more then that" and went away wearing his glasses back on while Riley looked at him from behind now feeling even more confused when Lawrence came beside him.

"Don't try to understand him Riley. Only one person had been able to do that and you know who. Your first and foremost mission is to go and find and her.. and bring her back. Aelius is a Hurricane that gonna blow away everything in his path. He's like a ticking bomb whose pin is your teacher. If not controlled then he could end up posing as an even bigger threat then Zanders.." he took a deep breath and nodded as Lawrence patted his back.

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