Eli's POV

Currently, we are working on getting the information on all the stops of the subterranean train transporting dark water. So far, we've already devised a plan. Now, we just have to wait until the day of the operation.

Two days later…

Trixie and Kord's POV

Ok, today's the day. It's time to get some info and be one step closer to stopping Blakk from ghouling slugs. And now, we'll just go over the plan again and then we'll head to the building deep in the forest where all the information we need is locked up and secured in.

Pronto's POV

Finally a day off! Or at least I think it is. Don't worry about me. I'm just paying a visit to the molenoids so I won't be joining Eli and the rest of the gang on the mission they're currently working on.

Eli's POV

I spread out a map on the table.

"Ok guys, let's go over this once more. This is where Kord and I will go in," I said and pointed to a glass window on the roof of the building, "And this is where Trixie will be spying on us through Blakk's security camera." I pointed to the tall wall surrounding the building.

"From there, we'll disable the alarm and go in while Trixie helps us navigate through the building. Once we get in, the door to the control room should be behind a bunch of security lasers. Then, we'll draw the other guards out from there and make our way up to the top of the building where the info lies in. Now, let's pack up guys!" I said and ran towards my mecha beast.

Trixie and Kord's POV

After going over the plan again, we grabbed some tools and got onto our mechas, following close behind Eli.

Trixie's POV

I have to say, Eli's looks kinda…handsome riding his mecha beast under the moonlight. I mean, his muscular body, his sapphire blue eyes full of fearlessness and his dedication…it's everything a girl could ask for in a guy. Or in other words, he's just attractive. And a good leader I guess. I'm just not sure whether it's the first, the second or both. Maybe I'm just thinking too much.

"Hey, um, Trix, you wanna say something?"

"Uh, what? No. I'm fine, Thanks."

It was just then that I realised I was actually staring at him dreamily. I turned away as soon as his gaze met mine. Urgh, snap out it, Trix. He's just your good-looking friend, no more than that. At that instant, I turned around to see Kord laughing silently.

Kord's POV

It was funny admitting it, but something's up between Trix and Eli. I always noticed her staring at Eli for longer than she should be and vice versa. Eli also treated her a little better than Pronto and I. And what just happened just now was happening a little too often to be normal. Is it my imagination or is it not?

Eli's POV

Ok, that was awkward. In the good or bad way though, I don't know myself. I mean, you-catch-your- good-friend-staring-at-you-as-if-she has-a-crush-on-you type of awkward. But I have to admit it, when I first met her, I thought she was fairly beautiful. Maybe it was because my family's mainly made up of boys. But as I got to know her, I started picking up tiny details about her. Her smile and her emerald green eyes full of fighting spirit, she's just different, unlike others girls who are good-looking but having nothing special on the inside, or in other words, she's not just another pretty face. I've been trying to hide my feelings for her, but she will have to know someday, right?

Kord's POV

For the rest of the journey, everyone's been silent and in deep thought. Were they thinking about what just happened, or did they have nothing to talk about?

Everyone's POV

After what seemed like forever, we finally reached the jungle where the building is in. We parked our mechas someplace where they would be hidden from unwanted eyes and advanced into the jungle using our tracking device.