Chapter 1

"Everybody to the auditorium immediately, everyone to the auditorium immediately. Thank you." Principal Bray spoke through the intercom. All the students started whispering to each other in the commotion while single filing in a straight line.. Alex Rider part of the large mob of students in Brookland School. But also used by M16's most secret weapon. He became the world's youngest spy at the age of 14. Tom Harris the only best friend who knows the life of Alex Rider as a spy, without signing the OSA papers. The teens gathered around the door leading to the auditorium. Sitting down with Tom, before Tom could say anything, Alex's jaw dropped. "There was no way this is happening. It must be a bad dream" Alex shaking his head to snap himself awake. Unfortunately it wasn't. "Could anything get any worse?" Alex groaned to himself. Apparently he was dreadfully wrong.

Yassen Gregorovich walked through the door casually. Alex's eyes widen. Scrambling to stand up, Alex swiftly regained his posture. "What the heck are you guys doing here? And you." Alex turning his glare to the assassin. "You're suppose to be dead; I was there when you were shot by Damian Cray!" Yassen chuckled at the angry teen "I am not that easy to kill, little Alex." Mrs. Jones cleared her voice. "Students of Brookland School you have been chosen to take part of a very special program. All of you will go to Brecon Beacons to train in self defense. Your parents have already agreed to this so tomorrow at regular class time, you will leave for Brecon Beacons at once. Don't forget to take what is needed."

The next morning arrived. The evening before, Jack was so against Alex that Alex had to persuade her in the end. Reluctantly she let him go for his so called field trip. "Alex" Blunt said "you will take a private vehicle; we need to discuss some things on the way." "Only if Tom can also come with me as well. If not, no deal and that's final." Alex retaliated "Fine" Blunt quickly reply cutting off Mrs. Jones before she got the chance to disagree. "Tom Harris and Alex Rider" an gentlemen appeared escorting them into a black sleek limousine. Mr. Blunt and the deputy chief have requested you presence." Alex first got into the limo followed by Tom. The limo had white leathered seats. With cup holders. "Awesome, Alex! Is this how you travel all the time?" Tom asked excitedly "No." Alex shot back. Oh, was all Tom could say

"Tom Harris, everything spoken in this limo will not be repeated again. It will be kept confidently and it will remain that way. Understood?" Mrs. Jones said sternly. Tom nodded his head. 'Alex, you will be revealing your identity to your peers and rejoin with K-unit. From now on you will be living in Brecon Beacons till we say you can leave. "That is just plain blackmail" Tom shouted. "Don't forget your whole life depends on us with Jack's visa." Alex growled at the comment. "End of discussion, you two may resume talking to each other." Blunt said coldly. For the rest of the ride, the two teens sat quietly until they arrived at their dreaded location. "Cub! I have heard you will stay with us for a while" bellowed Sergeant "Don't you dare think this is any easier for any of us!" "Do you think I want to be here because I sure don't want to". Alex snapped back. At that moment the Sergeant looked murderous. "You can't bin me after all we don't want M16's secret weapon to get hurt because he is a minor in the line of his work. Alex cockily spoke back. Tom burst out laughing at Alex's remark. Every solider present in the room looked at the kid as if he had a death wishing waiting to be granted. The sergeant left the two teens alone. Not because he was embarrassed but deep down feeling pity for the teenage spy. The two boys decided to stop by the shooting range first. Well Tom did. Alex thought his ears were going to start bleeding because of Tom's constant nagging to see the artillery room full of weapons. Finally thinking enough was enough, Alex gave in to his friend's complaining.

The sound of guns firing was everywhere. Then Alex felt a tap on his back. Instinctively reacting Alex grabbed the arm and threw the heavy mass over his shoulder, the heavy thud on the ground never came. The person twisted his body in the air and landed gracefully on his feet without a sound. "Little Alex you need to improve on your skills a bit. M16 sent me to be your tutor for all your subjects from now on"