Here is my new story everybody! Okay, so i've decided that i'm going to write a story for all of the Benedict brothers since...well...I really enjoy writing these stories so unfortunately i am not able to include Sky, Phee, Crystal and Diamond since i'm writing new soulfinders. I'm sorry if you find that disappointing but it does mean that i get to write a lot of stories haha. The series is going to start with Uriel so here it is :D Please leave a review to tell me what you think so far :)
Uriel's POV.
There was no food in the house. All my brothers were currently staying close by after Xav's recent birthday, meaning that food disappears like magic in this place. It was as though someone had let a bear into the house that had ransacked the entire kitchen. Probably just Xav being hungry, no doubt. I decided that the best thing to do would be to clear up the mess before mom and dad got home from food shopping. It wasn't me who made the mess but Xav was in asleep in his room and waking him up was rather like poking a sleeping tiger.
It hasn't exactly been easy without a soulfinder. The fact that none of my brothers have yet found theirs softened the blow a little but it was getting tough for Trace and I since we were reaching that point where all we really wanted was to settle down.
'Awh Uri, you shouldn't have to clean the kitchen by yourself.' Will said from the doorway with Zed standing directly behind him, folding his arms like he always does. In fact, Zed had been slipping more than anyone of us and I was worried about him. He was the seventh child, meaning that he got a double dose of savant powers and was just at that age where he was debating what to do about that.
'It's okay. I don't have anything better to do.' I smiled.
'Well we'll give you a hand, wont we Zed?' Will grinned. Zed didn't look as happy to be helping as Will but he did it never the less. Will was always happy, like a constant ray of sunshine. He was never the kind to get jealous or annoyed; he's always been far too laid back to care. Dad always says 'if he was any more laid back, he'd be horizontal.'
'Thanks.' I smiled the best I could and continued doing the kitchen. My life was getting as little dull at the moment. When I said I had nothing better to do, I really meant it. I mean, my job as a forensic scientist is going okay, I have friends, I occasionally go out, but that's it. I'm worried that my life will just turn out to be incredibly boring and ordinary.
'Hello?! Anybody home?!' Victor yelled loudly as the door shut behind him.
'In the kitchen.' I replied.
'Guys I need to talk to you. Are mom and dad home?' Victor said, taking a seat at the table.
'Not yet. Anything in particular?' I asked, taking a seat opposite Victor.
'I have a mission at work. There's an organisation in South Africa that is being treated as suspicious. They think the organisation is somehow involved with savants.' Victor said, talking quickly, so quickly, I almost missed it.
'Wait…did you say South Africa?!' I exclaimed in surprise. 'That's great Vick, when do you go?'
'You mean, when do we go. I convinced my boss that I need the help of my family.' Victor grinned.
'Awesome!' Will exclaimed.
I couldn't wait to tell my parents when they got home. Everyone crowded into the reasonably sized living room, looking expectantly at Victor.
'So….You called us all here?' Xav said.
'I got a call from work. They want us to investigate an organisation in South Africa in suspicion to savants.' Victor explained.
'South Africa! Awesome!' Trace exclaimed
'Exactly.'
'That's great news Vick.' Mom smiled.
'Can I come?' Yves asked excitedly.
'Well actually I was going to ask everyone to come, I mean…if you want.' Victor said.
'When do we leave?' Xav asked.
'Ah, that's the other thing. The plane leaves tonight.' Victor said.
'We better get packing then.' Mom exclaimed
The rest of the day was so hectic, I was ready to fall asleep right then and there…but then I would think about the sun and beaches of South Africa and suddenly cheer up again. My boss was very understanding when I told him about the situation at home. Coincidentally, my boss was also a savant so he understood when I explained my brother needed help related to his work. I needed a break. I had been working far more than I should be lately.
'Moooooom!' Zed moaned, stomping down the stairs, taking two at a time. 'I can't find my top. You know, the one I brought in Denver last week.'
'I don't know Zed, try the washing machine?'
'I have.' Zed whined.
'I'll look for it.' I sighed, rolling my eyes. 'Just make sure you're packed in time.' I added with a smile. Vick and I had already gone back to our apartments, packed our clothes and was all ready.
I found Zed's top within the first 5 minutes of looking. At least he had the decency to look embarrassed after I had found it so quickly.
'Thanks Uri.' He sighed.
'You're welcome.' I smiled and went to see if anyone else needed help. It turns out that a lot of them did. I spend the rest of the day helping people fold clothes and carrying suitcases into the car.
'Guys…We're going to miss the plane.' Victor said, glancing at his watch. Actually, I knew we had more time than he let on because Victor likes being early for everything. He's always been particular about timing, even when he was an unruly teenager.
'We will be ready in 5 minutes sweetheart.' Mom said as she decided how many pairs of shoes she would need for South Africa.
We finally got to the airport with an hour spare to spend on shopping. Well, when I say shopping, mom dragged my dad around to get last minuet items whilst the rest of us sat in McDonald's.
'So what do we know about the case, Vick?' Trace asked. To be honest, I had completely forgotten about the case, I was daydreaming about a holiday too much.
'Not much yet. All we know is that a lot of savants are reported to go missing and they can't find bodies anywhere.' Vick sighed.
'It's going to be a tricky one.' Trace said.
'But will solve it, we're Benedicts!' Xav laughed.
'Do we have a place to stay yet?' I asked Vick.
'Yup, I've sorted everything out. The savant net rented us a house on the suburbs. It's a holiday house, not suspicious at all. '
'Near the beach?' Xav asked hopefully?
'I think so...yeah.' Vick shrugged. Xav grinned and high-fived Will.
'You know this is a mission, not a holiday, right?' Vick asked grumpily.
'Of course.' Will nodded solemnly.
'Totally.' Xav agreed but I could tell they were smirking under their serious expressions.
Our plane soon arrived and mom dished out our passports because apparently we couldn't be trusted to look after them ourselves. Not since Xav lost his on the last family holiday to Spain. That was a big palaver and a half.
'Make sure you behave on the plane, children.' Mom warned as we piled into the plane. 'Xavier, I am talking mainly to you.'
'What? Mother? I'll be the one keeping all the others in check.' Xav said innocently although mom saw right through his angelic act.
'Keep them under control, Uri.' She whispered to me. Although Trace was the eldest, he isn't always the most reliable. When he was younger, he was always the one encouraging the younger kids to do bad stuff for his amusement. He once convinced Zed that it would be cool to eat a whole chilli pepper. I have never seen anyone go as red in the face as Zed after he had finished the whole thing.
My seat was on the end of the row next to two girls who looked as though they were on a gap year or something. Xav was annoyed because he wanted to sit with the girls being the big flirt that he is but I didn't think I could stand listening to Xav's corny chat up lines for hours on end. Xav, Zed and Yves sat on the row next to me and I could see that they were already arguing about something inferior.
The two young women were flipping through some girly magazine and pointing out their favourites. It was equally annoying but more amusing then listening to Zed count all the times Xav has done something idiotic in the last 3 weeks. Zed was already in double digits. I guess they had to find something to spend the time doing since it was going to be a hell of a long plane journey.
'Okay…That dress, or that one?' The blonde girl asked, pointing to two dresses that looked almost exactly the same.
'That one, definitely.' The other girl giggled. 'Which shoes…those red ones or the black ones?'
'The black ones have a higher heel and I guess I need all the height I can get…so yeah I'd pick those ones.' The blonde girl laughed.
'Really? I think I would pick the red ones. I have a t-shirt that would match perfectly with them.' I joked and the two girls burst out laughing.
'Hey! Ladies, Stop turning my brother into a girl!' Xav said to the two girls.
'What shoes would you pick then Xav?' I asked with a grin.
'Definitely black…I would look super sexy in those.' He said with a wink, causing the two girls to laugh even harder. God he was the biggest flirt I knew, even more so than Will.
'Ladies and gentlemen, please pay attention to the following information.' The air hostess at the front said on the speaker, and the laughter died down. I sat back in my chair and prepared myself for what was going to be the longest but most exciting journey ever.