Chapter 2
As I stepped out of the helicopter, my spy instincts took over. I started walking and looking for Zach, there he was. He was walking with the Greek Goddess known as Grant, Bex was tailing him, and he sure was in for a treat. The boys walked together for a bit, despite how hard they tried to locate us, they didn't suspect a thing. They split up and me and Bex shared a look and followed the boys. Zach was pathetic and I was bored. Suddenly I thought of something, switching on my comms set I begged Joe.
"Wise guy" I used his pitiful codename, "I'm bored, literally I feel like I'm going to fall asleep." I heard him laugh, "Can I have some fun with him please, and you know I won't get caught!" I waited anxiously for his reply.
"Go ahead Chameleon, give me some entertainment, keep your comms on, Zach deserves to be humiliated the big head." I sighed in relief and planned my next move.
I walked up to him and put on a flirtatious face that Macey would be proud of.
"Hey, I'm Bella; wanna go grab something to eat with me?" I spoke in a romantic tone, spluttering on the inside at his reaction. He blushed as he took in my appearance, so much for being a ladies man huh Zach?
"Uh, yeah sure, I'm Zach by the way, you're really hot!" Zach slipped out. "Crap, I wasn't meant to say that. Not that you're not hot but I uh, let's go eat!" wow! He gave me his real name, how stupid!
"Great! Let's go! So where do you go to school? I haven't seen you around here before?"
"Oh um I go to The Black- I mean, The Bratons Institute for Geniuses" I can't help but laugh at his mistake.
"A genius ooh looks like I have a lot to compete with!"
We got to the pizza place and ate talking in questions and answers throughout the meal, by this time I saw that he had potential for being an awesome spy but I was so much better. We were walking back through the mall when Zach finally thought to look at his watch and exhaled in horror; it was 5:38pm, he was so late. Mission Complete.
"Oh no, I have I go, it was nice to meet you Bella see you around." He exclaimed before sprinting off.
I hurry back to the helicopter arriving at 5:58pm exactly. The rest of the class look cheerful and awaiting Joes return. When he got back at 6pm we all looked towards him expectantly.
"Fantastic work girls, all of you managed to make the boys late, they will suffer later I can tell you. Your methods were all grade A; but of course, Miss Morgan defeated the great Zachary Goode! I'm pretty sure that she ruined his reputation and God of the Greeks Grant will have some serious explaining to do. Ladies, I am pleased to say that your success today shows that the upcoming event will work perfectly." He ends on a nerving cliff-hanger where no one knew what he was on about.
Except Team Alpha duh!
We clambered back into the helicopter discussing our tactics and how thrilled we were when we realised that we completed our missions. The whole ride back to my home was filled with chatter if excited Gallagher girls and wondering what the super-secret (humph!) event was.
When the helicopter landed I was the last out, I wanted to have a word with Joey. Once the class was out of earshot (even for spies) I began.
"Joey, when I was with Zach today, I noticed that he was jittery, too jittery for a normal spy. Then I thought that he knew maybe someone else was following him. Look, I have to ask and I'm really sorry for having to ask but is Catherine involved in this?"
"Nothing gets past you does it Cam," Joe looked nervous and defeated, "but yes, Catherine is Zach's mother, sources say that she is nearly always on the borders of Blackthorne when she isn't doing circle business."
I knew what to expect, but it was a blow all the same.
"Was she out there today? Do you know if she saw me?" I asked anxiously.
"Well, for extra security precautions I placed a few MI6 agents out there today in case Catherine decided to spring an attack but our friends say no one was there, or at least they just couldn't see her."
It was a relief to hear that but I was still panicking inside. Catherine was still out there and to make things worse, who knew when she was going to attack. I was so caught up in my thoughts that Joe had to punch me in the shoulder to get my attention, which of course ended in me flipping him.
Looking up to me in slight pain he started, "Cam, you should probably get to dinner, I know that you know your mum is making the big announcement tonight"
"I forgot all about that! Thanks Joey I suppose I kind of need to hear it, you know as team leader!"
He looked stunned! Success!
"I texted your mum about that like 20 minutes ago how did you find out!"
"Well you should know by now that Liz is capable of hacking any phones text messages! Honestly it took her like 10 seconds! So you really think I'm good enough to be team captain?" I questioned excitedly.
"Come on! Who else was I meant to pick and besides it's not like its biased, no one knows but your roommates who I'm afraid to say know pretty much everything that happens in the school. Plus, you're the best spy this school has!" I glare at him, "Correction the best spy this school has ever had!"
"And don't you dare forget it! See you later Mr Solomon" I conclude, leaving in a polite manner to the man who has taught me 'everything' I know. As if! This right here is natural talent!
I make it to the hall just in time for dinner; I enter attempting and failing to brush off the spider webs from the secret passage nonchalantly. As my mom stood up so did the school.
"Women of the Gallagher Academy, who comes here?" she asked.
"We are the sister of Gillian." We answered in unison.
"Why do you come?" my mother asked.
"To learn her skills. Honour her sword. And keep her secrets." We replied.
"To what end do you work?"
"To the cause of justice and light."
"How long will you strive?"
"For all the days of our lives." We finished.
"Thankyou girls." My mom smiled at me, I knew what she was about to say. "Girls, not many of you know, but there is a twin school to the Gallagher academy called the Blackthorne Institute for troubled young men. Although to us, Blackthorne Spy School for Boys."
She paused as nearly every girl in the room gasped. The sophomore class and I all giggled at their stupidity, even Tina Walters! Who, might I just add, that up until today, had no idea that there was another school! My mom held her hand up for silence before she continued the chatting ceased at once.
"Our sophomore Covert Operations class had the delight of, shall we say, kicking their butts earlier today on a mission, proving that, dare I say it, girls are better than boys!"
Immediately, Mr Solomon, Mr Mosckowitz, Professor Smith and Dr Fibbs rose out of their seats and started denying this, but thankfully before they could get too far, mom broke it up and started to talk to us again.
"Now that the rabble has been contained," she said glancing at the male faculty, "let me continue. These boys are getting lazy, because of this we are sending in 12 Gallagher Girls to shake thing up a bit. These girls are as followed: Anna Fetterman, Eva Alvarez, Courtney Bauer, Emily Sampson, Mick Morrison, Kim Lee, Tina Walters, Rose Casey, Elizabeth Sutton, Macey McHenry, Rebecca Baxter and Cameron Morgan. Cameron will be the team's leader and if you have anything troubling you about the mission see me, Mr Solomon or Cammie. Girls, you are to be packed and in the Entrance Hall at 9:00 am sharp. Bring your entire wardrobe; suitcases will be sent to your rooms directly after dinner. Before I finish, if fretting over what to bring contact Macey and she will be sure to help you out." My mom concluded and we tucked in to Chef Louis' mouth-watering Crème Brule eager for the next morning.
