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Reviews make me feel kinda guilty as well…cuz I know I've been neglecting the stories a lot. Recently, There are i think around 2 to 3 requests to quickly update. So here's another short chapter again. I know not much action yet, but it's still something? =P

So here's for Aeon fans! XD Enjoy!


Everything had been turned upside down. She looked around and concluded that nothing was left untouched. In fact, it looked like a typhoon came over and paid her house a visit… only it didn't sweep the four walls away with it. Looking at the mess, Ada stepped into the apartment kicking away several items that were lying in her way. The woman had no clue where to start searching. She stopped in the middle of the living room; her arms dangling heavily on her shoulders like those of a ragdoll. 'I can't believe they did all this… Oh god… where do I start?'

Leon followed after her with Ian in his arms. Ada allowed Ian to be in Leon's care for the time being since she was going to be preoccupied with searching for the important papers and picking up anything that is deem useful. However, looking at the state that the entire place is in, he doubt she'd be able to find anything useful.

Almost everything was ruined – wine bottles, vases, the little television set, the grandfather clock, and even the couch wasn't spared. The couch was literally cut opened with its springs and cushions sticking out.

A disgusted look plastered on her face. She knew that the organisation had practically torn down her apartment to rob it of all assets belonging to her. Still, she'd decided to take a look around since they were already here.

Even the cabinet doors are left hanging loose… ha, they actually went that far. Were they always this desperate? She thought laughing to herself as she made her way to the room. She thought she could do some searching there first… for a start.

As she approached her room, Ada placed her hands into the pockets of the jacket Leon insisted that she had to wear. He said that they weren't going anywhere until she was covered with more clothing to prevent her from catching a cold outside. She thanked him silently as she realized that it made her less nervous than she would be as she drew closer to the door.

Somehow, she wasn't surprised that the door was left wide open. If the living room was turned into such a horrendous state, so would anywhere else in the apartment. Already she could sniff out the lingering smell of burnt from where she was standing. What the hell did they do? Then she smiled in amusement when she saw the masterpiece that was left by the intruders.

"Ada. You ok?"

"Yes… They blasted my save…" she replied, walking towards the save locker. "… ha, and my documents are still left here!" She said aloud as she removed what was left inside the locker.

Leon stared at the burnt documents, sensing a deadly aura emerging from the woman standing in the same room as he.

"Damn it!" she cursed, crushing the trash and chucking them aside. She heave out a sigh of exasperation and sat down on the floor to clear her thoughts.

"Would you… go check up on Ian? I'll be fine alone."

"Alright. Just call me if you need anything."

She nodded in response before Leon left her to be at the boy's side.


Leon looked at his buzzing phone that had been vibrating for quite some time. It was his girlfriend Barbara. It's been awhile and somehow, he had almost wiped this woman out of his memory ever since he took Ada in. He touched on the accept key and answered the call.

"Leon?"

"Hey Barb… what's up?"

"Finally you picked up my call. Have you been very busy?" The woman complaint

"Pretty much…" He replied, denying the fact that he was busy with Ada, the woman responsible for her father's death.

He swiped his fringe away from his face and turned around to check on Ian. He smiled when he saw the little boy running towards him hugging the yellow duckie that he had given him. He could still hear Barbara's voice blabbering over the phone but he did not catch the contents of it, since he was more distracted with Ian and thinking about Ada.

"Leon…? LEON!" she shouted into the phone annoyed that Leon was not responding to her. He snapped out of his stupor as soon as he heard her. "Sorry… Did you say something?"

"Are you even listening?"

"I am now darling… Sorry… it's just that the work here's tiring me out" He lied fluently to appease her. She let out a sigh and continued, "I said… that I've been missing you. I want to be with you right now. Your colleagues won't tell me where you are."

"Barb…you know that's top secret. I'll be back before you know it. It has always been like that isn't it?"

"Leon dear… Do you remember what day is it tomorrow?" She asked playfully.

"Err-ha…the day we met?" He randomly guessed. The fact is, he don't remember what day it was.

Barbara giggled at his try. "No! Our anniversary just passed not long ago? What poor memory! It's your birthday silly!" She proclaimed over the phone as Leon slowly sneaked into his own world again. It was amazing what power the brown-hair child had over him. Ian pulled at his trousers signally for Leon to play with him. He could still hear his girlfriend mentioning something about giving him a surprise. "Barb. I can't talk now… my lil' boss is calling me." He said with a large grin trying to shake her off the cell phone.

"Little?" She repeated in confusion. "Yea…my boss. Sorry Barb got to go. See you soon."

"Oh well… I love…Leon?" He hung up on her.


'Seems like I came back here for nothing. Everything has been wrecked.'

It was so obvious; she didn't have to search at all. Ada knew the spot of where all her hidden items were, and the pictures, walls and anything that concealed the items had been either taken down or destroyed; huge holes on her wall evident this.

Just when she was about to sink into utter despair, a piece of crumbled paper lying under the dressing table caught her eye. She went on her knees and reached out for the paper and brought it to her face after picking it up. 'Dr. Macrovich Jean Barion' read the name card. She remembered him.

Four years ago, Dr. Macrovich approached her and offered her shelter from the other organization if she promised to work for him. But she decided that she had enough of being a spy or a thief. All she wanted was to be a normal woman leading a normal life with her son. Plus, she had all that she needed under her very own name at that point in time. Survival was not a problem even if she did not accept Dr. Macrovich's help.

Looking back at the name card, she also saw that his contact number can be found right underneath his name.

'Seems like times have changed now… I need a job.' Ada thought grinning to herself.

She walked out quietly entering the living room without making her presence known. She stood behind the wall half hidden, spying on the two boys.

'You are his father, Leon… no mistake.' A weak smile briefly appeared on her face and quickly disappeared before she realized it herself. 'My son's in good hands…He'll take good care of Ian, I know it. Somehow…I always have had faith in this man; always so kind, intelligent and…his ability to affect the people around him. That's why… I… love…'

She let her thoughts trail off as she turned her backed and left via the window.

She slid down the pipes and grasped a little when her bare skin touched the icy water that had puddle from the rain. All she had on now was Leon's T-shirt, boxers and his jacket- the one he wore during the Spain mission. And that was enough to keep her comfortable.

The next thing she needed now was to look for a pay phone. Taking a left turn, she jogged her way to the nearest one she could remember.

Finally, the red booth was in sight and it grew bigger as Ada slowly approached it. She felt the air warmer when she entered inside the booth. Without hesitation, she then took out the name card and a coin which she had conveniently taken from her apartment. She slid the coin into the payphone after lifting the handset and her eyes started reading the numbers as she punched her fingers at the buttons.

'It got through…' She smiled in relief that the number was still in use. After all, this was from four years ago.

"Hello? Is this Dr Macrovich?" she said as soon as the call was answered.

"Yes… who is this?"

Ada's smile grew wider in satisfaction knowing that she had found who she was looking for.

"Dr Macrovich, this may come as a surprise. Do you still remember that female spy whom you approached four years ago?"

The voice hesitated for awhile then responded again. "Why yes… Miss Wong?"

"Glad you remember." She said in a sly tone.

"It's an honor my dear. However, Miss Wong…I suppose you didn't call just to say 'hi' and asked if I remembered you?"

"Hmmm… well, I was wondering if you are still interested in the deal you offered me four years ago. Let's just say that this spy here is getting itch on her hands."

Once again the man did not reply immediately. Either he's getting old or he thought that choosing his words wisely was necessary.

"Miss Wong. I'm afraid that you would be referring to old games. We've long ago achieved what we had planned and we don't need your services anymore. Don't you think it'll incompetent of us to have achieved nothing during these four years even without your assistance? You ought to know that there are hundreds or even thousands of agents alike yourself, Miss Wong. And it isn't really much of a difficulty engaging one."

"Huhu… really? Doctor… I know what you were after. You were after the Z-virus. Your organization wanted to get their hands on the remnants of the Z strain in hopes to redevelop the virus or perhaps even improve on it." Ada stated as a matter of factly. "Sure… obtaining the sample was an easy job. You didn't need me… anyone else could have done so. But doctor, too bad the sample wasn't complete and you didn't accomplish what your organization had in mind. Four years doctor… tsk tsk…isn't it a shame? "

The man inhaled deeply and exhaled out so loudly that she could hear it clearly over the handset.

"That is merely your wild guess Miss Wong."

"An accurate guess." She corrected.

'It can't be wrong… The Z-virus, from what I know, is a very complex gene. The organization had the sample I brought to them years ago. I dare say that the organization had the upper hand as compared to any others who were engaged in the Z-virus research. At that time, I was infected with the virus and Ian was still in my womb. They even used my blood samples as well... though the Z cells weren't fully developed yet at that point in time. They had first class scientists and researchers. Yet, today, they are still after me and Ian. Just means that no one could have managed to truly figure out the Z-virus yet.'

"What if I say that I could bring you a step closer to your objective? Haha…to put it simple, I hold the key to the Z-antibodies that you may find useful in your research" Ada said confidently pausing for a second before continuing. She felt that it was unnecessary to wait for the man's response since she had nothing left on hand. She decided to leave it to that and pray that Dr. Macrovich would take the bait.

"Velvet Street, 43. Sweezer Ted Salon. 4.30pm. I'll be waiting." She said in a low husky voice and hung up as soon as she was done.

Hmm…Been a long time Ada Wong. Mysterious and sexy…I just love that style.

"Ada? Are you there?" Leon. cried out in vain. "Ada!"


The chapter ends here.

My predictions for the next chapter?

I think there should be some action. Leon will find her, don't worry. After that, the cute little things will come.

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