Roll of the Dice
[AN : This chapter is dedicated to Lizaluvsdoggies, who had given me so much characters... Thank you! And if you still have more, I'd love to use it!]
Chapter 7
Stephanie showed them their new 'room', located on the third floor of the school. They got one room like the ones the Council member got. Zach immediately liked it. Cammie thought it was too glamorous for her, though.
When she tapped her bracelet on a panel in front of her room, the double doors automatically slid open, revealing a living room with a big plasma TV and leather sofas. There were three other doors, one leading to the kitchen – just like the kitchen at their old hotel room – another leading to a guest bathroom, and the last one is the door to their bedroom.
There was a king-sized white bed, with a white sofa at the end, and elegant bedside lamp. The bed was placed on a platform, and when Zach flopped on it, he found that there was a motion sensors that trigger a see-through curtain to slid around the bed.
Cool! He thought, after he checked out the curtain, because he found that it was bulletproof.
Cammie, on the other hand, was busy in another room. She had found the master bathroom, which she thought was the most awesome room in their room. The sliding door was connected to the bedroom, and when she opened it, she found that she was in a room shaped like an 8. She walked past a sofa, an indoor fountain with a chandelier hanging over it, and she saw a big oval bathtub with a shelf for bubbles and complete spa equipment on it.
Cameron Morgan wasn't anything like Macey McHenry. She wasn't crazy for branded clothes and make-up and Vogue. She preferred to go around without any make-up on, with old jeans and sneakers. But she is still a girl. She still paid attention to her appearances. She still went shopping for clothes and shoes and bags. She had a complete set of make-up. And she totally flipped when she realized she could have free spa every day.
Cammie did a happy dance, and then she skipped through another set of sliding doors, into a closet. But, like any other part of her new room, it was glamorous, and better suited for celebrities than for spies.
The whole guest-teacher thing apparently was going to be fun.
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"What do you think?" Zach asked her a moment later. They were enjoying lunch in a café, sitting in a circular booth across each other.
"About what?" Cammie asked, though she already knew the answer.
"Our room."
Cammie chuckled. "I think 'apartment' is a better term."
Zach cracked a lopsided smile. "True. But that's not what I'm asking."
Cammie smiled, but then she turned serious. "Zach, are you having second thoughts?"
He shook his head. "No, but… Think about it. Compared to our flat back home, this is really a paradise. And they work for the UN. They work for a greater cause."
Cammie frowned. "That was second thoughts."
"No, no! I was just –"
"I never think of you as a man who was easily lured my materialistic things, Zach," she snapped. "I've always considered you the most loyal person I've ever met."
"I'm not materialistic," he exclaimed, offended. "And of course I'm loyal. I've been with you for… what? Seven years?"
"I know! So why are you acting like this? Don't you see, he wanted us to join him! Of course he'll give us all those sweet dessert first! But those damn veggies will come, for sure!"
"I know. You don't have to yell at me, you know. I was just saying," he said stoically.
Cammie took a deep breath to calm herself. She didn't know why she overreacted. She just didn't trust Beryl. There's something about that man that made her felt insecure when she met him. But that simple wasn't worth their quarrel.
"I'm sorry. I overreacted," she said earnestly. "It's just… I don't know… I don't trust him."
Zach visibly relaxed. "Me too. I'm sorry too. You're right. I shouldn't have thought about it."
Cammie smiled, holding out her pinkie, and Zach wrapped his around hers. "Peace?"
"Peace."
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Beryl sat alone in his office, his fingers crossed under his chin.
He had heard everything Zach and Cammie said.
The bracelet was actually a bug and a tracker, and once someone wore it, they won't be able to take it off without his DNA. It was the perfect gadget, and it has a nasty surprise in it, too. Beryl chuckled.
He wanted them to fork for Merliott. For him.
And what he wanted, he would get.
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The doorbell rang, and Cammie rushed to open it.
"Today is your first day," Stephanie said. No 'good morning, how are you?' or even a 'hello'. Always straight to the point. "I'll introduce you to the first class agents. They are the teachers."
Zach appeared from their bedroom, fully dressed. "We're ready."
Cammie grimaced. She was not ready. It was 6 a.m. in the morning, and she was so not a morning person. Besides, it was supposed to be a vacation! But then she sighed and grabbed Zach's hand, dragging him out.
She had – thank God – taken a shower. Her hair was pulled up in a messy bun and she was wearing yellow tank top and jeans. No make-up. She was sure she looked as plain as ever. She glanced at Zach on her left. Of course he looked as hot as ever, with black t-shirt and blue jeans, his hair was messed up perfectly.
Stephanie led them down to the second floor, into another meeting room. Unlike the meeting room for the Council, the first class' meeting room looked like an ordinary meeting room, with big oval table and high-backed chair around it.
Four people were sitting around the table. Stephanie said to those people, "I'll leave you now. Show them the ropes." And then she was gone.
Cammie and Zach took their seats. For a moment, they were all studying one another. Then a man with dark brown hair with blue-grey eyes stood up and shake their hands. "Hello. I am Turquoise. I am the leader for the first class."
Cammie shook his hand politely. Turquoise was tanned, and athletic built. His hair was messy. Although she preferred Zach's messy hair, she couldn't help but notice that he looked really good. He was wearing jeans and T-shirt with running shoes, and she saw a gun strapped to his waist.
"Cammie," Cammie said. "What's your name?"
A woman with long, platinum blonde hair tied in a side ponytail and honey brown eyes cocked an eyebrow. "In our line of work, names are unnecessary."
Zach cocked an eyebrow at her, and she said, "Garnet. I lead this class with Turquoise."
Zach shook her hand, and he noticed a ring on her finger. "Pleasure. I'm Zach."
"Who's the lucky guy?" Cammie asked, with the slightest hint of jealousy in her voice. She wasn't jealous of Garnet. She was jealous of the ring.
Garnet smiled, and laced her hand with Turquoise's.
"Oh, don't get all lovey-dovey here, Garnet. Let's talk pro," a woman with curly red hair and green eyes said sternly. "Ruby," she said, shaking Cammie and Zach's hand.
Zach was about to comment, 'does the name has anything to do with the hair?' when he noticed her thin lips, and knew immediately that she was a temperamental woman. Ruby. Red. Of course… Red hair, fire-y temper. Not one to mess with.
Ruby continued, "I am Garnet's second. And I teach Covert Operations. Garnet here teaches Physical Abilities, Turquoise teaches Clandestine Missions, and this is Diamond. He teaches encryption, and he's Turquoise's second."
The last man had black hair with piercing blue eyes. He wore all black, and he was silent the whole time. He politely shook hands with them, then sat back on his chair.
"I thought there are twelve members," Zach commented after they were all seated.
"Yes, but they have gone to classes. We all like an early start," Turquoise replied.
"Speaking of which, we should get going. Follow Ruby. She'll introduce you to your class," Garnet said, standing up and walked out of the room, followed by Turquoise.
Ruby scowled, and with a glare at Cammie and Zach, she stalked out.
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The class was – like any other part of the school – sophisticated. When Ruby entered, the girls and boys all stood at attention.
"Morning, Ruby," they chorused, and sat back down.
"Morning, class," Ruby said. "We have some guests today. They will teach you for the time being…"
A pale, blond girl with blue eyes and freckles whispered to another tanned girl with black hair and eyes, "Thank God!"
Ruby glared at her, but she let it slide. "So, please welcome… Chameleon and Mystery."
Recognizing their cue, Cammie and Zach walked into the class.
"Morning, everyone. My name's Cameron Morgan, but please call me Cammie, because Ms. Morgan makes me sound too old," Cammie said sweetly.
The girls exchange glances. They had never heard a real name before. In Merliott, secrecy was top priority.
"I'm Zach, and now, please everyone tell me your names, starting from you," Zach nodded to a girl in the front row, the blonde girl who didn't like Ruby.
She stood up shyly, pulling at her sweater. "Umm… I am Mystery?" she said, but it sounded like a question.
Cammie involuntarily glanced at Zach. Mystery…
Zach smiled warmly at the girl. "So, you're the famous Mystery. My codename is the same as yours." Several excited whispers burst around the classroom. "But, who are you?"
"Ashley. Ashley Summers," Mystery said firmly.
"Good. And you?" Cammie asked, turning to the boy beside her.
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As the introduction rolled on, Ruby silently slipped out of the room. She didn't like those new agents.
Who do they think they are? She thought furiously. The whole codename thing had been Merliott's tradition for ages! How dare they ignore the rule?
She certainly did NOT like them.
And she didn't like the obvious warm welcome they got. She had never been able to get people to like her instantly. She knew she was an excellent teacher, but her temper often got in the way. Even he didn't like her.
She sighed. Oh well, they won't last long anyway.
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[AN : Good news, bad news? Haha, actually, I only have bad news. See, on next Monday I have finals, and that means no updating until they've finished, so I think this is my only update in 2 weeks. Sorry, but, you know, school comes first. Wish me luck with my exams!
If you have twitter, please follow my sister's on acarter1998, please, please, please!
Just if you're interested, here's the names and subjects the First Class are teaching:
Garnet : Helena Grace : Physical Abilities (like P&E + weaponary)
Amethyst : Edward McAndrews : Advanced Science
Aquamarine : Victoria Kensley : Manners (like C&A, plus Driver's Ed)
Diamond : Damien Somerhalder : Encryption
Emerald : Mary-Ann Whitney : Geography (COW + C&A)
Pearl : William Black : Computing and Technology (hacking, inventing cool gadgets, etc)
Ruby : Arianna Pierce : Covert Operations
Peridot : George Rivers : History
Sapphire : Alexis Heart : Covers and Disguises (including how to change handwriting & voice)
Opal : Harvey Anderson : Research and Development
Topaz : Marilyn Grace : International Affairs
Turquoise : Grant Jameson : Clandestine Missions
Because I have no idea what subjects a spy/assassin school should teach, so I'll just use the Gallagher Academy subjects (all credit goes to Ally Carter), and maybe I'll modify them a bit…
Do you think Cam and Zach should teach other subjects, or should we get on with the story? Please tell me!
So, what do you think? Review, review! And I still need characters, so if you have any idea, please tell me...
Thank you for cutesy77, ChasingMyMiracle, violets-are-violet, , XXxIsn'tThatIronicxXX, and SoccerFreakMaddy for adding this story to your Author Alert, and Story Alert list… A special thanks for District 14 Ivy Violet Vine for adding me to your Favorite Authors list, Favorite Story, and Author Alert list! And thank you for XXxIsn'tThatIronicxXX, cutesy77, stephaniek, who had reviewed my last chapter! Thanks so muuuch!
Shoutouts for:
Jenna98 : Thank you… Hey, which do you prefer: action scenes or romantic scenes?
RosegirlPrincesss : Really? Thank you! Do you have any ideas for more OOC characters?
Violets-are-violet : Indonesians usually don't speak other language except Indonesian, and sometimes English (because English is the international language, right?) so I can't speak French, though I'd love to learn… But I simply don't know where to learn it, soo… hahaa… Thank you for letting me use your name! I hope you like Ash's appearance in this chapter, and, of course, her codename! (*w*) And thank you for the looong review!]