Chapter 3: The briefing
Mikel left the school when the day was over, and flew around New York for a while. After five minutes, he arrived at Lao Shi's shop, where he got an unexpected visit from…
"Hey, guys. What's-oh. What is it this time?" Mikel said, apparently getting the idea that he forgot his cell phone call during advisory period. The council had a new mission, and guess who it was assigned to? That's right: Mikel. Mikel was given a folder, which had a briefing as followed:
Dragon Briefing
For: Mikel Richardson
Subject: Protection
Target: Daniel B.
Creature: Leprechaun
There has been an increase in suspicion of a gold heist. The target you are assigned to protect is a Mister Daniel B., a teacher at Hill High School. Your job is to make sure that no harm comes to him or his gold. It is necessary that we find out who is responsible for these apparent rumors of this possible gold heist. Also find clues to any ideas for attacks; it may help for your mission. Although it is not recommended, it is an idea that you should be alone on this one; although I do not doubt your partner's abilities, we feel that due to your recent behavior patterns, it is fact that you usually work best alone. Until we find more information on this, it is best to do this in the most stealthful way possible.
Sincerely,
Councilor Andam
Dragon Council
Side note: You owe us ten dollars each for the Denver touchdown call on Thursday's game.
After looking through it, and seeing the side note, Mikel was in a foul mood. "I have three things to say: 1. I have an idea on who it is. 2. I'll do what I can. 3. I don't owe anyone anything. We all know that was a bullcrap call-he was still getting tackled." Mikel said before throwing his hands in defeat. "Here's your goddamn money-hope you lose it." Mikel said bitterly as he got his wallet, took out forty dollars, and never saw it again.
"You sure you can do this?" Jake asked. Jake knew of Mikel's recent issues, from homework to his sinuses, which Mikel said weren't too bad, but you never know. "Yeah, I pretty much do your shit, so it doesn't matter to me." Mikel said in a smartass tone, which angered Jake. "Now, young one. Let us train so that your focus can be on your mission, and only your mission." Lao Shi said, trying to calm down the situation. As Jake went upstairs, Mikel stopped him. "Go home. I'll stay here and train-this is my mission. Go see your girlfriend or something, k?" Mikel said. Jake hesitated, but followed his orders. As he about to go upstairs, his phone vibrated. He then opened it to reveal: His girlfriend was stuck with "chores". "Aw man." Mikel said as he closed the phone and went to train.
If you don't know who Callie is, go read "Love Affair"-it helps explain who she is, her background, etc.