Nick's POV
I became confused as Kali pulled up to a worn out car place. It was obviously out of business. I hope she didn't plan on staying there. I mean, it seems like there would be nothing there for us to use to help Andie. She still seemed freezing which got me to thinking how long she was there. Was it weeks before we got to her? Did J.O.N.A.S know she was there?
"Wait here," said Kali as she got out of the jeep. She went to the closed garage door and knocked on it seven times. I was expecting it to just do nothing like a normal garage door wood but instead it opened. Inside was just blackness. Kali got back in the car and pulled inside. As soon as it was in, it began to shut. What is this? I thought.
"Kali, what is going on here?" asked Kevin.
"Yeah, where are we?" followed Joe.
"Just wait," she said.
When the door was completely shut Joe, Kevin, and I were all startled as the floor began to sink. This had to be some secret hideout Kali has never told us about.
It was still complete darkness when the floor stopped moving.
"This is… well," said Kali, "home." A second door opened and it revealed what seemed to be a living room along with stairs and many other doorways.
"You live here?" asked Joe.
"Well, my mom and dad set this up just in case we got in trouble and didn't have them for backup."
"It looks just like your house," I said.
"Well, of course," laughed Kali, "I took the courtesy of going over to your place to get some of your stuff." Kali tossed Kevin a flat silver rectangle. Then she tossed one and Joe and me. I looked down at it. It was flash drive.
"What is this?" I asked.
"That contains all of your stuff," she said.
"I don't get it," said Joe.
"Ugh," said Kali, "Typical. I'll just do it for you." I was still a little lost.
Kali got out of the jeep and Kevin, Joe, and I followed carrying Andie. She was so weightless it almost scared me.
"Nick, you can bring Andie upstairs," said Kali sticking her head in a supply closest, "Give her this." She gave me a syringe full of some medicine, "It's a painkiller. All the stuff you need is in the bathroom upstairs to clean her cuts and stuff."
"Thanks, Kali," I said grateful she was there to save us. Kali smiled and winked playfully. That was a typical Kali to stay optimistic during times like these.
"We'll come with you," said Joe as he and Kevin stepped forward.
Kevin, Joe, Kali, and I walked upstairs. Kali walked in one room with Joe's flash drive. All it took was the single push of a button to have all of Joe's stuff appear in the room, perfectly placed. It looked like home.
"Whoa," said Kevin.
"This is so cool," said Joe, "Did you invent that?"
"Nope," said Kali looking over at Andie, "She did."
"Wow," said Joe. Kali tossed the empty flash to Joe and was holding Kevin's. She did the same thing as Joe's but in a different room and it was again, simply perfect.
After Kali finished with my flash she gave it to Joe because my hands were a little full.
"I'm going to be downstairs," said Kali, "If you need me just scream." Then she left. I laid Andie down on my bed.
"Just wait here with her," I said giving Joe the painkiller, "Inject her with this."
"Got it," said Joe and I left the room.
I went into the bathroom down the hallway and began collecting things to help clean Andie's cuts.
Suddenly I heard a scream. It surely wasn't Joe or Kevin. I sprinted down the hall and back into my room. Andie was awake and she was scared… I don't even know if scared really describes how she felt. I ran to my bed and wrapped my arms around her. She was still so cold. I felt like no one could help her… except for me.
"It's okay," I whispered in her ear, "It's okay. I'm here."
Joe's POV
I had no idea the painkiller would freak her out like that. I mean all of us thought she was out cold. If I knew she should be frightened by us, I wouldn't have done it. I suppose needles weren't the best way to help her forget her time at Division. Even though she was very scared, she automatically calmed when Nick held on to her and told her it was okay. Then I thought of a plan, Maybe Andie didn't have to leave.
"I'm sorry," I said, "I had no idea she would freak out."
"It's okay," said Nick looking at me, "She's fine."
"C'mon, Joe," said Kevin putting his hand on my shoulder, "Let's go." I listened to Kevin and left the room. "Maybe we should wait until Nick can earn her trust." We made it downstairs to see Kali startled.
"You realize I was kidding when I told you to scream if you need me," she said.
"It wasn't us," I said, "She got freaked out when I injected her with the painkiller."
"Oh," she said with sympathy, "Is she okay now?"
"Yeah," Kevin replied, "Nick's taking care of her. He seems to be the only one she trusts now."
"Well in the forest when we were getting caught she seemed fine when I was helping," I said, "I guess she took it the wrong way when I injected her."
"I'm sure she'll be fine eventually," said Kali.
"Hey, Kali," I started, "Is it possible that a C.O.N.A.S agent can join J.O.N.A.S?"
"Of course," she said, "she just has to agree which could take a while since she's still in recovery."
"Yeah," I said.
"Why do you ask?" she questioned.
"Well, the truth is Nick seems to have grown an attachment to her."
"I'm pretty sure has, too." Kevin said. Kali nodded and smiled at the thought.
Third Person POV
(Also known as no specific character is narrating)
In the deep parts of the forest, Division agents were plotting their next plan against the clever kids that had gotten away.
"How could this happen," shrilled Victoria. She slammed her first on a conference table where many professional agents were sitting.
"Calm, Victoria," said Spencer, "We must not dwell on the past. I have an idea." Victoria's evil smile caused the whole room to light up. Everyone knew exactly what Spencer was talking about.
"Let's bring in project K7y," he said.
Somewhere inside the concrete building project K7y smiled as she was released into the outside… to find those kids.
Kevin's POV
Nick and Andie had been upstairs for a long time now. I was wondering if she was okay. I felt horrible when I saw the fear in her face, the tears rolling down her eyes. I knew Joe felt the same for he was the one who had injected her. Kali, Joe, and I had been sitting downstairs watching TV like it was any normal day when we knew that upstairs, my brother and a very frightened girl were feeling the exact opposite.
"Don't worry," said Kali noticing my expression. She rubbed my back in a calming way.
"I just don't know why," I said, "I don't know why someone would do this to someone."
"We were so close to finding out how it felt," said Joe. He shuddered, "I would've died before I let anything happen to you and Nick… and Andie."
Kali pulled us both in for a warm, calming embrace. "But you didn't and you never will. I myself would die before I let anything happen to any of you. We're a family and we've got each other's backs."
"Thanks, Kali." Joe said.
"Yeah, if you didn't come, it would've been awful," I said, "You're the best."
"Yeah," said Kali, "I am the best." We all laughed. It's been awhile since we've laughed.
Nick's POV
After Joe and Kevin left, the painkiller kicked in. She went back to sleep but I wouldn't leave her. It wasn't her fault that needles reminded her of what had happened. Joe did feel bad though, I could tell. I'm sure Kevin and Kali would reassure him and I would follow soon after. For now though, I had to stay with Andie.
It had been an hour or so before she began to stir. I was propped against the bed-board and Andie was lying on my chest. I was trying not to make any sudden movements just in case she was still in shock. Her eyes slowly opened and she looked up at me.
"I'm sorry," she said. I hugged her as gently as I could. I had already cleaned the gash on her head and patched it up along with the cuts on her face and arms, but she still had bruises and possible cuts I missed.
"It's okay," I said, "Do you remember what happened?"
"Yeah," she said as if she's known me all her life, "Is everyone okay?" I didn't believe she was more concerned about others than what had happened to her.
"Yeah, they're okay," I said, "But are you?"
"I don't know," she said, "I think so." I nodded at her in approval. I didn't know what to say.
"Thanks," she said.
I chuckled, "Nothing to it." She laughed with me.
"Well I never really formally introduce myself. I'm Andie Bleaker. I didn't know Kevin's sons were spies.
"Oh yeah," I said, "We've been in the business for two years."
She sat up to sit across from me. "And you know Kali?"
"You know her?" I had no idea Andie and Kali knew each other.
"Well yeah, we've been assigned on missions with each other a lot," she said, "She's a good friend."
"Yeah, she saved us all," I laughed.
"Mhmm," she said looking at me curiously. I smiled at her expression.
"What?" I asked almost laughing.
"I don't know," she said, "You're different." I sure hope that meant a good thing because if it was… I wanted to be different.
Andie's POV
It was just the painkiller that made the dream more vivid. One of the boys that saved me wanted to help me and I repaid him like this. I was determined to apologize to him as soon as I saw him.
I woke up in the arms of the other angel that saved me. It was so strange though. I was so scared when I woke up… until his arms wrapped around me and he told me everything would be okay. Don't grow an attachment to him. I thought at that moment. Then the painkiller took over and I fell into a dreamless sleep. Then I eventually woke up and of course, there he was looking down at me.
I don't know why I apologized to him. I guess it was more for his brother and making him feel bad but he accepted it either way. Something smelt of rubbing alcohol so I assumed he was cleaning my visible wounds.
So we just talked for a while about anything in general, really. We got to know a lot about each other and I felt like a really knew him… and he knew me. It was hard to move though and he noticed.
"Are you hurt?" he asked.
"It's nothing really," I said. The pain was coming from my stomach. I stood up slowly to realize it was a huge cut I didn't notice before. He stood up and walked to me.
"It's okay," he said, "Let me see." I couldn't argue with him so I hesitantly lifted my bloody shirt, only showing my stomach. I didn't understand his expression. He looked sick and angered. I looked down to see myself and gasped at what I saw. Then I remembered. I was branded with a hot safety pin. They carved a giant division sign in my stomach, surrounded by other burns and cuts. The painkiller was wearing off because I could feel the pain shooting through me.
"I can't believe them," he said through his teeth as I walked to the rubbing alcohol and bandages. I wasn't going to let this bother him. I began cleaning it out and he joined me.
"Don't worry, Nick," I said, "I'm okay."
"I'll kill them if they ever do this to you again," he said. I put down whatever was in my hand and took his face in my hands, forcing him to look at me.
"Don't," I said, "If you get revenge, you'll be just like them. You're nothing like them so don't let them get to you." Then I pulled him in a hug. His tense body began to soften up. He let in a deep breath and pulled away.
"I'm sorry, that was uncalled for," he said. I smiled.
"It's okay," I said.
"Will you still let me help you?" he asked with apology in his voice still.
"Of course I will," I said.
As he was helping me, I realized I was right… he was different.
Joe's POV
We were beginning to be completely normal. I mean how we use to be before all of this happened and we had to go into hiding. We were talking about the good times of our childhood. We were are startled by a noise above us and Andie ran downstairs. Wow, she seemed as good as new. Whatever Nick did, it worked.
"Andie?" asked Kali. She and Andie hugged for a long time.
"I had no idea you knew Kevin's sons," she said.
"You two know each other?" asked Kevin.
"Of course," said Kali, "Didn't I mention it?"
"Nope," he replied.
"Oh well, her and I have been on missions together. We're great friends," she said. Then Andie turned her attention to me.
"Joe, I am so sorry," she said.
"Oh, it's no big deal," I said, "I shouldn't have done that since-" She pulled me in a hug and I felt as smug as ever. I guess what happened before didn't really matter.
"Thank you," she said, "So much."
"Aw, no problem," I said blushing a little bit. Kevin fake coughed, and Andie laughed as she pulled him in an embrace. "I owe you. Anything you want, you've got it."
This was my chance. "Well," I began, "There is something. You see we asked Kali about C.O.N.A.S and how one can join a group of agents as possible a team. So we were sort of wondering if you would consider working with us."
"Wow," she said, "Well, I-I would love to but are you sure I'm not intruding?"
"Of course not," said Kevin reassuring her.
"Then it's settled," said Kali. "We can let Mr. Jonas know as soon as we figure out how to contact him without giving our location away or being tracked."
I was all caught up in the excitement that I didn't even look at Andie… I mean really look at her. Her cuts were clean, her bruises were fading, and she looked simply gorgeous… even in Nick's old flannel shirt that was too big for her. There was something about her that made her light up.
Nick then walked downstairs, unaware of the news that awaited him.
"Hey, what's all the noise about?" he asked.
"Nick," Andie began, "How do you feel about me working with you?"
Nick's eyes automatically lit up at the thought. "That's a wonderful idea," he said. Andie smiled and they hugged. Then something it my stomach. I don't know what it was… it was an emotion I've never felt about my brother… Jealousy?
Kaylie's POV (New Character, you'll get when you read)
"Why Kaylie?" asked Victoria, "I mean, why that name? It's so… simple."
"Exactly," I said, "I don't want to draw too much attention to myself. I mean what kind of name is Project K7y?"
"Hmmm," Victoria began, "I suppose you're right."
"You know what to do, Kaylie?" asked Spencer already used to my name. This thought delighted me.
"Yes," I said, "I've been highly trained to handle missions like this." I was supposed to get close the agents, get them to trust me, and crush them. Soon Division would take over the whole town and soon after that… the entire world.
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