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anyways, heres the next chapter.
hope you enjoy it and the suprize at the end!
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17 years later
Croft Manor, Surrey, England
7.30 pm
A full moon draped in the shadowy navy sky, its blinding splendour dazzling over the English countryside, The luxurious mansion stood gracefully in the middle of its rich and impeccable estate. It was soothingly lit by lights from the gardens and the lights within.
Inside the main hall, An aged butler, a man by the name of Geoffrey (for Winston had retired a few years ago) ,stood proudly at the bottom of the grand staircase.
"Good evening Lady Croft"
Lara stylishly descended the huge flight of steps. She was wearing a sexy looking black dress that showed off her wonderful figure and long legs. She also wore black high heels and carried a small black bag at her side, Lara had also let down her long brunette hair, it charmingly framing her striking features. Despite the 17 years that had pasted, Lara looked youthful as ever. Her friends and assistants, Zip and Alister, often joked that Lara found the fountain of youth on one of her many adventures. To this she replied that youthful beauty ran in the Croft family.
"Good evening Geoffrey" Lara smiled at the butler, who appreciatively nodded his head. Lara looked around the main hall and the small living room "Geoffrey, where is he?"
The butler just smiled at her. "Still in the Gym Lady Croft"
Lara shook her head and let out a small laugh "I'll be right back" She walked down the long corridor, though the tiny enclosed courtyard towards the manor's gym.
The large gym itself contained the latest in expensive athletic equipment including rock climbing walls, poles, ladders ,grapple hooks and plenty of punch bags. In the corner of the room was a small pool, which connected to the main pool next door by a underwater corridor.
A teenage boy, with messy coffee brown hair and intense cerulean eyes, was climbing up a rock climbing wall. He wore a white tank top ,black tracksuit bottoms and black and white sneakers. He was athletically fit and regardless of his age, he knew nine different languages and was a black belt in karate ,a trained diver and an exceptional swimmer. The boy was also an specialist in firearms.
For as long as he could remember, he had always loved this. It gave him the sense of freedom and a bit of a thrill.
"Yeah" he grinned as he ascended up a little higher "Come on …" He swiftly jumped and grabbed a bar leading to another climbing wall , a rush of excitement filled him.
Lara entered the gym and after swiftly scanning the room, spotted the teenager on the wall."What are you doing up there?" she called up to him.
"What does it look like?" the boy retorted.
"You're supposed to be ready to go" she put her hands on her hips.
"Do I have to come?" the boy moaned
"Yes, now come down" she said sternly
The boy sighed and quickly slid down the wall, landing on the floor underneath with the elegance of a cat.
"Be careful!" Lara said uneasily "You could of seriously hurt yourself"
"I'm fine" the boy said standing straight, rolling his eyes at her.
Lara gently smiled at him. "You've got ten minutes. Go on" she nudged him with her hand.
The boy nodded and ran off towards the main part of the manor and Lara headed back towards the main hall.
"Your transport is prepared and waiting my lady" Geoffrey announced upon her arrival.
"Thank you Geoffrey " she took a seat on a plush white sofa beside the roaring fireplace.
"I'm ready" a voice came from the top the giant staircase ten minutes later. The teenager now wore a efficient looking tux, but still wore his black and white sneakers and his hair was still in a mess.
"You can't wear those!" Lara gasped "But we haven't got time" Lara quickly ushered him down the stairs.
"Hold on" she stopped him, quickly straightening out his hair and fixing his bow tie.
"Now please" Lara told the boy "On your very best behaviour tonight. No back chat, sarcastic remarks-"
The boy rolled his eyes again, earning a slap on his forearm from Lara.
"Ouch!" the boy rubbed his forearm, scowling at her. "Hey that hurt!"
"Oh toughen up" Lara walked out towards the sleek black car waiting outside the manor.
"You shouldn't beat up your own son you know" the teen called out to her.
Lara stopped and turned on her heels to look at him.
This teenage boy, was her world.
He was her only child.
His name was James Richard Croft and he was the secret Lara Croft was about to reveal to the world.
