Day 1

Time: 4:34 PM

Location: Gallagher Academy Infirmary Room 4

Bex POV

I stared blankly at the last journal entry Matthew Morgan had ever made. It was plain and clear where his last location was. "Who's up for a little trip to Athens, Greece?"

Our little group smiled and began to file out of the room. I was the last one out, but Mr. Solomon stopped me, "Rebecca?"

Normally, my full name would send me into a raging fit, but for Mr. Solomon, I turned and politely asked, "Yes?"

"Watch your back," he said solemnly.

"Already planning on it," I nodded and closed the door.

Sighing, I knew this was going to be the biggest mission of my life. I would have help, of course, but that didn't ease the knot that was forming in my stomach. The Circle was still out there, they wanted all of us (even though we had their leader), and this was possibly the most dangerous and severe mission of any spy's life. And I had five days to do it.

This was gonna get interesting.

Zach POV

I strode to my room in the East Wing of the Gallagher Academy. My room was still in pristine shape, as Dr. Steve had taught us. I sighed and began to pack items I would need for this mission into a small duffel. One thing I've learned about missions is pack light. You never know where you are gonna end up needing to get out of a place as fast as you can.

I finished packing one drawer when I saw a small photo peeking out from underneath a shirt. I picked it up and almost cried. In fact, I think one, one, solitary tear slid down my cheek. It was a picture of Cammie. She was at Sierra's house, near the pool. I, being the spy I was, scaled a tree with a camera so I could see what was happening. I had noticed how carefree Cammie looked with Sierra and Trevor. Then, I think one of then said something funny, because she began to laugh. It was a sound that I wanted to hear over and over again. I quickly snapped a photo and then left. I had kept the picture as a reminder of how happy and carefree spies can be sometimes, and also to remember Cammie.

The single tear fell onto the picture and I quickly wiped it off, careful not to ruin the picture. I sighed, again, and packed the picture, but not before one last look at it. Cammie was amazing. She was smart, clever, and a pretty good pavement artist. When I said I loved her, I meant it. I hope she did too. I can't imagine what I would do if she died. I would of course live, but I would always remember her and carry the small feeling of guilt with me that it was slightly my fault. That's why this mission had to work out.

I finished packing and looked once more at the picture that was laying on my bed. It was an awful feeling to know I may never see her again, alive at least.

Two Hours Later

Third Person POV

The group was waiting outside Gallagher Academy, packed and ready to go. A limo pulled up and they all piled in. The nearest airport was an hour away, equaling a very awkward silence for the first fifteen minutes. Then Bex asked, "Zach, do you know of any bases in Athens?"

Zach didn't answer immediately. He was looking out the window with a blank face. Then, "Three. I don't know where to start because they are all big bases."

Bex sighed. "We need to work fast. Mrs. Morgan set up covers for us and got us hotel rooms in the center of Athens. Who's up for five days of no sleep?"

No one agreed. No one objected. Bex handed out the covers and immediately everyone was memorizing who they were and why they were there. Each person was paired with a partner, except for a threesome because there was an odd number. Of course, each person was paired with the people they had the same specialties with. That meant Liz was with Jonas, Macey with Nick, and Zach, Bex, and Grant were the threesome.

The airport was packed. Still, the seven of them managed to stay together and barely make the flight. Seated in the back of the plane, they all slept the entire flight there, knowing that it might be the last relatively peaceful sleep they might get. Each one was on edge, listening for the slightest variation, movement, breath that could give someone away as an enemy agent. At some point, Liz and Jonas were up and on their computers, searching and hacking. Information came in bits and pieces, but none seemed useful. They were soon asleep, unconsciously cuddling.

Arrival in Athens was no big celebration. The group made their way to the rented cars, conveniently waiting in the parking lot. Each group got into one and they drove to the hotel, the threesome leading. They got to the hotel and parked. Exiting the cars, they made their way to the reception desk. Grant went up to the receptionist and immediately turned on his charm. Bex glared at his back while he flirted.

"Jealous?"

Bex turned and sneered at Zach. "No, just annoyed that he's taking so much time when we have so little."

"A.k.a you're jealous."

Bex just walked up to Grant, put on a fake smile, asked for the keys, and then stomped up to her room. Grant didn't even seem to notice and kept on flirting with a woman about 5 years older than him. Zach, finally sick of it, dragged Grant off, whispering, "Too old for ya, man. Keep your eye on the prize."

Grant just huffed and sulked. "Fine. I'm coming."

Up in their rooms, everyone was getting ready. Bex was already dressed in her cover. Grant and Zach went and got ready. Liz and Jonas were busy getting comms, chips, and other various technological necessities ready. Nick and Macey were just fighting over which shirt look best with Zach's cover's hair. It was a little weird for the other five, but they got over it. Bex began shouting to the people going out, "Grant! You and I will be meeting an insider in twenty minutes about ten miles from here! Zach! You will be the north scout! Macey, south! Nick, west! Liz! Jonas! Do whatever you do...I'll be in the east! Let's roll out!"

The group was out the door in five minutes. Liz and Jonas kept constant monitoring, hacking into security cameras and ATMs. All their training was kicking in and right now it was all adrenalin. Zach headed off in a car, looking sullen, but determined. Bex and Grant headed off in another. Macey and Nick were in the final. If all went wrong, they were to meet at a warehouse five miles away and regroup before heading to the hotel to move. This insider could be a double agent, they needed to be on their toes.

Zach POV

The streets were crowded and it only added to my anxiety and frustration. Cammie's life was at stake and these people would. Not. MOVE! I honked my horn rudely, but tried to remain calm otherwise. I was gonna park, but I couldn't find a parking space. So, I just drove around, on edge, and ready to jump out at the first person who seemed suspicious. My knuckles were a bright white and I'm pretty sure my eyes were blazing.

My thoughts always drifted to Cammie. How she looked, laying so helpless in the base back in the United States. How she was beautiful, even in the brink of death. How, if she died, I would never get to see that little sparkle in her eyes. How I would never here her laugh or see her smile. Tears started rolling down my eyes before I could stop them and soon I'm almost full out sobbing.

I let the tears roll because I know that I'm alone and I can. I cry for a full fifteen minutes and I've somehow in that time period found a parking space. When I'm finally done, I dry my eyes, blow my nose, and resume my attentive looking. Though I was still looking before, I wasn't looking as attentively. I hoped I didn't miss anything. I got out of the car and began to walk around, trying to blend in.

I wish Cammie was here.

Macey POV

Nick dropped me off south of the meeting place. I said goodbye to him (as we were apparently supposed to be brother and sister...rats. Guess we looked too much alike) and took off towards a shoe store. I was glad my cover still loved to shop. If I had to, I don't know, like skating, I just might pass. I can stand all of that stuff, but no way I'm going to act like I love it.

The south side seemed relatively clear. I looked in windows, pretending (mostly) to window shop. I went back, forth, right, and left. I was becoming quite the spy. Proud of myself, I bought an ice cream and made my way around to a fountain, where I could see my whole territory. I looked down at my ice cream and suddenly became saddened.

Gallagher Girls loved ice cream.

But one Gallagher Girl was missing.

Cammie.

Why, oh why, her? If it had been me, it wouldn't have been so bad. It just had to be her didn't it. I sighed. I somehow blamed myself. I knew it wasn't my fault, but I still felt that way. In fact, it was me who the Circle seemed to want first. I wish they had taken me instead of Cammie. But then, the whole of the political world would know and that would spell bad for the spy world. So, maybe not, but still...

She's my sister. I wish I could do more than just sit here and eat ice cream while surveying complete strangers. It feels like a waste of time.

Bex and Grant need to hurry.

Nick POV

After dropping Macey off, I went to my spot to watch. Regretfully, Macey and I were supposed to be brother and sister. Darn it. Why couldn't we be a couple or something? Then I may just get the guts to say something to her. I'm so used to hiding behind covers that I don't know how to express the real me. Oh well, the time will come. I patrol my area and look for anything suspicious. I don't see anything and my thoughts start to sway again.

Macey seems really concerned about Cammie. I never knew Cammie, event though I've heard lots of stories about her. She sounds like an amazing person and I'm sorry she has to go through this. How are we supposed to accomplish this mission in five days? It's an impossible task.

No, no, Nick, don't say that. I scold myself. I need to focus. If I ever want to get to know Cammie, I need to focus. Remember all I've learned. It's time to put it all into action. Zach will kill me if I let anything get under my radar. He cares so much for Cammie it's hurting me to see Cammie in a coma. It's crazy. He's starting to infect us all. I've never seen him like this and it's starting to worry me. He's going to drive us all crazy. I can already tell Grant is on edge about Bex going out into the line of fire, but Zach on top of it is gonna send us all over the edge. Luckily, Jonas seemed the only sane one and kept us calm, but I don't think it's enough. Two love crazed boys are on the loose in Athens.

Five days seemed much longer right then.

WOOHOO! I'm back everyone! Missed me? I'm SO sorry for waiting so long. Excuses seem to go through my head like a list, but I won't bore you. I cannot believe the amount of hits I've got, even with my story finished! You guys are sooooooo awesome! I hope this sequel is as good as the original. Thanks for all the feedback!

Next chapter will come out soon (hopefully)...Let's just say that my life took a spiral that I didn't expect and it seems every week just piles a new project on me. LITERALLY. I'll try to update ASAP, but please don't kill me if I don't. You all have lives and I'm sure they've all had times where it seems you're so overloaded you're going to explode. Try to sympathize. I forced myself to write this chapter just because I was sick and tired of it sitting a quarter of the way written on my laptop.

Next chapter: Bex and Grant's meeting with the insider.

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