Chapter 1:
"You're hired" The curly haired conspiracy theorist announced. He had been conducting interviews for a while now to see who was fit enough to manage the store in his absence. This store is his income; he had to make sure he was leaving it in capable hands.
"Thank you Sir. You won't have to worry about a thing". The newly hired employee stated confidently. Hyde gave the man a smirk and patted his shoulder.
"That's what you're here for buddy. I'm expecting a sales report every end of the month. A performance indicator too while you're at it. I want to be updated on everything on a regular basis. Got it?" The employee nodded as he listened to his boss.
"But sir, how will I be able to reach you? From what I understood you'll be changing locations a lot"
"I'll call you and tell you where to fax me whenever I'm away". With that being said, Hyde took off to his new apartment to pack his bags. Everything was set for his departure. The only thing he had in his way was the store.
A while ago he had a couple of applicants on probation until he found the one he was satisfied with. That store was a gift from his father; he wasn't going to just throw it away like that and flee town. Then there was the issue of finances. If he was going to travel a lot, he was going to need money from somewhere. He had to leave. Everyone left, so why shouldn't he too? He had no family, no friends, just a place that reminds him of them. While W.B and Angie were great, Hyde still felt like a stranger. He was an illegitimate child after all. Besides, they weren't around much anyways.
It was so lonely here.. They all forgot about him and went on with their lives. He was so tempted so start using again, but he'd been clean for a while and getting back to the drugs would only make him a lonely loser. He was young for god's sake; he had the world at the tip of his hands. It would be really stupid wasting his youth sulking around, too doped up to tell which day it is. That's when the idea came to his head. What is the best way to live on the edge within legal limits? Be an outdoors enthusiast. Not the kind of stuff gullible tourists usually did, but some certified hard core ass kicking. If he could get sponsored by a network it would be all the better, because he wasn't sure if he had enough to afford that many trips.
First step in the direction of becoming a badass was boot camp. His plane leaves to Alaska so he can get ruthless survival training in the wild.
"Hyde, this is either the best idea you've ever had or the absolute worst". He chuckled as he addressed himself then locked up the apartment and took a cab to the airport.