Disclaimer: I don't own Alphas. I just dream of being one.
In the 12 months since the Alphas were outed to an unsuspecting populace in what was now known as THE REVEAL, the world as everyone knew it had changed drastically. Dr. Rosen had only fired the first bullet in a new world war. That move however, had been his first, bold, forceful one. In collaboration with like minded doctors, scientists, educators and government officials both Alpha and non-Alpha from around the world, dr. Rosen had gone on to help establish the Foundation for the Education, Support and Protection of Alphas (FESPA). It was an elite facility whose responsibilities included anything and everything from covert operations to educating, training and rehabilitating Alphas from around the world. It appeared to most that Dr. Rosen had made the right decision to reveal the existence of Alphas to the world … that is until a blast from Dr. Rosen's past becomes an integral part of Bill, Gary, Rachel, Hicks and Nina's team.
"So does anyone know anything about this new guy?" Bill asked as he walked into the conference room and threw himself down on the couch beside Gary. He was the last one to arrive for the meeting Rosen had scheduled. Nina and Hicks looked up from where they were sitting together on the other side of the room. Rachel just shrugged. Gary, because he was Gary, tilted his head and thought about it. "We're the best. We're like superheroes. We don't need another superhero. I'm not sharing my room . . . or my office. I need my space."
"I'm right with you on that one Gary. " Hicks chuckled as he winked at Gary.
The Reveal, had been as hard on Hicks as it had been for many Alphas. He had already lost custody of his son before the world at large knew about people like him. After The Reveal, few courts were willing to trust alphas with children if a spouse or family member put up a stink about it. It had been six months since he had seen his son. A month since he had talked to him on the phone, texted him, skyped... anything. In many ways The Reveal had been a life saver for thousands of Alphas who had been lost, afraid and confused. They realized that they weren't so alone anymore. They weren't freaks… just people who were more. In the year that Hicks had been working with FESPA he had met so many Alphas who had been scared and at the end of their ropes before The Reveal. So many mothers and fathers had confided to him how afraid they had been that their children would hurt themselves or others. There were thousands of Alphas who believed that Dr. Rosen had done the right thing, but still . . . he jerked out of his reverie when Bill spoke again.
"I tried to pull in every favor I had out there … I got nothing. I couldn't even find out where this Alpha comes from, male, female, alien … nothing. Dude could be a ghost for all we know. I don't like surprises."
Rachel turned away from the window she was tapping against nervously. She was the most nervous member of their group and the most physically affected by change. After The Reveal she had seen every member of her large family with the exception of her father turn away from her in fear and disgust. She still wrote and emailed her mother on a daily basis hoping for some response. A response that never came. Her father assured her that he would keep working on her mother to convince her that the child she had carried in her womb, raised, and loved from birth was not some strange demon from hell.
Even though Rachel lived and worked among other Alphas, had a fulfilling job that made her feel needed and useful, at times she was lonelier than she had ever been in her life. For countless years she had wished that her mother would stop hurling men at her hoping one would stick. Be careful what you wish for.
"I just don't know why Dr. Rosen wouldn't give us any information about this Alpha. What is he hiding? Why is he hiding? Is it even a he? We're the number one team FESPA has in its arsenal right now. What could he possibly need to add?"
Gary's fingers played absently in the air as he monitored the wavelengths only he could see. "No more girls. They take too long in the bathroom. Why can't I leave the seat up? Can't see anything, can't hear anything." He lowered his voice dramatically. "I think it's a secret. I don't like it when dr. Rosen keeps secrets."
"Well, whatever this secret is, we're going to find out today… one way or another." Nina said as she leaned against Hicks. "Let's just hope too much shit doesn't hit the fan. Whoever this Alpha is … Rosen wants him bad."