Hi!

Sorry i didn't update, i had real trouble writing this chapter, and spent ages re-writing it. I'm still not sure about it, but i thought i'd put it up anyway :)

Longer one today as i had a lot to fit in :)

Enjoy!


Dan watched as she ran into the distance, until her figure was nothing but a smudge on the horizon. he knew she was in worse danger than ever before. As he watched her, he remembered a conversation they'd had once.


'Dan' said Zoe, shifting slightly on the bed. The couple were sat against a wall on Zoe's bed and had chatted ceaselessly for nearly half an hour. Dan turned to look at her. 'Yeah?' he asked. Zoe gulped. 'If one day, KORPS get me-' 'They won't.' interrupted Dan. Zoe sighed. 'They might Dan.' she reasoned. 'Just listen.' she pleaded. Dan nodded and Zoe gave him a grateful smile.
'If they do get me, I have something. For all of you. It has a message for each of you, that must only be opened if I've been taken or in danger because of KORPS. Okay?' she asked. Dan nodded. 'Where will they be?' he asked.
'I don't know. I'll tell you, or leave you a note or something,' she replied after a moments thought. Dan nodded and leaned back against the wall. That will never happen, he thought. Will it?
He thought over that conversation, replaying it in his head when suddenly it hit him. He knew where to find them.


Dan searched the bustling classroom for Aneisha. He needed a favour.'Neish,' he asked when he spotted her. 'I need a favour, but you can't tell anyone. Especially Frank.' he added glancing round quickly. Aneisha nodded. ' You're going to get her, aren't you?' she guessed. Dan nodded, 'And I need your help.' he said.

'I need food, water and Zoe's spy kit. Think you can do that?' Aneisha nodded. 'Be careful.' she warned. Dan nodded and walked off. Suddenly, he turned round.'Bring it to me tomorrow. i leave then.' he said. 'Cover for me.' he added, almost as an afterthought. Aneisha nodded in confirmation and turned back to her work, silently wishing him luck. He'll need it, she thought glumly, then went back to concentrating on her work.


The door to the safe house was made of titanium, and when Dan knocked on it, the sound echoed through the street. The door opened revealing Simeon, the kindly owner. 'Ah Dan!' he said when he spotted him. Dan rushed through the door.'You haven't seen Zoe have you Dan?' asked Simeon, the worry evident in his voice.'Only, she still hasn't come back from school yet. is she at a club?' he asked.

'She's being chased by KORPS agents.' Dan said quickly. 'I'm going to get her.' Simeon nodded and Dan looked at him. 'I need to get in her room.' he revealed after a pause. 'I think she had something for me, for all of us.' he explained.

Simeon smiled and chucked a bunch of keys at him. 'Be my guest. I don't think she'd mind.' he said, knowing how Zoe trusted him. Dan gave him a nod of thanks and rushed up the stairs leading to the several rooms in the house.

Dan knew the way to her room off by heart, and soon was stood outside a door with a sign saying Z0E on it in capital letters. He hesitated a moment, before turning the key and stepping in.
The room looked like it did everyday. Neat piles of books were dotted on the floor and the bed was made, it's lilac covers uncreased. He opened her desk draw to reveal piles of paperwork. In the top, right-hand corner , there was a small pile of letters marked with all of their names:
Dan x
Aneisha
Tom
He picked up the bundle and quickly put it in his school bag. He glanced around the room one more time. It was so...normal. It looked like today was just another day, and that she'd be back home for tea. Dan shook his head and walked out the room, locking the door after him.

Simeon smiled at him as he left.'Get everything?' he asked. Dan nodded and smiled at him in thanks before walking out.


Dan called Tom and Aneisha over and handed them their letters. Aneisha turned the envelope over in her hands and looked at Dan in confusion. 'From Zoe.' Dan said, sadness clouding his face for a split second. Aneisha nodded and opened hers up.

Dear Aneisha,
I'm so sorry I can't be here right now. If you're reading this it means that i'm in danger. Don't worry about me. I'll be fine. Look after Dan; somebody has to. Make sure he doesn't follow me. i don't want him, or any of you getting hurt or worse because of me. I just want you to know you're my best friend, and I wish you all the best.
Love,
Z0E
xxx
Aneisha smiled, but she could feel the tears threatening to fall, she looked towards Dan who was also reading his letter. He looked sad, happy and frustrated all at once. He read it again.
Dear Dan,
I spent so long planning what to write, but know i'm putting my pen to the paper, i'm lost for words. Don't come after me, I'll be fine and I don't want you getting hurt. Stay safe, remember me as how I was, not how I probably will be if KORPS get hold of me. Stay safe, keep the others safe, and I wish you all the best. Just one last thing. I love you, and always will.
Love,
Z0E
xxxxx
Dan gave a sigh of frustration. He really needed to find her. In his anger he crumpled up the note and threw it on the ground. How dare KORPS take her?
Aneisha blocked his path. 'Dan,' she said, ignoring his frustrated look. 'She said don't go after her!' she reminded him. Dan shook his head. 'No! You don't understand!' he said angrily. 'I have to go and get her!' he pointed in the direction of the gates.

'I understand Dan!' cried Aneisha. 'You fancy her, she fancies you, you want to go and rescue her, she wants you to be safe.' she said quietly. Dan shook his head again. 'I need to go and get her. I understand all that you said, but I need to get her back.' he said and began to walk out again. Aneisha gave a despairing sigh and watched him walk out. 'Dan!' she called, causing him to turn.

She threw him the backpack with the kit in. 'Good luck.' she said finally. Dan gave her a nod before running out the gates.


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