Eleven years later
It was a very beautiful day outside. The heavens above were the prettiest shade of forget-me-not-blue, with a spare few cotton white clouds dotting it. The vibrant golden sunshine was enriching everyone's hope as well as energy, and luckily, no humidity at all, and a pleasantly cool breeze danced its way through the city. It truly was one of those days were it was impossible to find something to be negative about. A day where anything and everything could happen!
Right now the golden sky fire was shining brightest on one of the newer buildings in Beverly Hills. It was a very tall glass tower, though it wasn't normal looking clear glass. This glass seemed as though it was painted with shimmering shades of colors such as turquoise, magenta and lavender. Also the uppermost point of this tower was a magnificent office in the shape of a four leaf clover. Not surprising given the huge flashing neon sign labeling the building said "Headquarters of the fabulous Lady Luck Fashion House! Ladies it's your lucky day!" And given the size of the tower and the bustling boom of people seen inside and outside it was safe to say this was quite a booming brand of fashion.
Right now sitting in the clover shaped office was a highly attractive golden haired young woman. She looked to be about exactly 30 years old. The office itself was as stylish as this young woman was eye-catching. There were few words to describe the office itself, and the first words to come to mind would be the following. Sophisticated, chic, fun and not tacky at all. It looked as the woman in this office who was clearly the CEO was not just all about work, but also knew to have the right taste. It was also very obvious that her fashion brand did make a lot of money that much was very clear. Nevertheless there were also subtle evidence hidden in her super stylish office that made it not just eye-catching, but relaxed, cozy and family themed.
As the CEO busied herself with going over some emails she paused for a moment. She took out a lilac colored compact and checked her appearance out very carefully. Her skin was smooth in addition to unblemished, and her golden hair was in an elegant but stylish bun. Her makeup was also spot on. It all went well with the stunning custom tailored crimson silk suite she had on. Smiling at her reflection the woman put away her compact and looked back at her spanking new supercomputer. Which was of course only the very latest in up-to-the-minute technology.
She was just about to turn her complete attention back to her work when part of that hidden family feeling made itself know. Sitting on the corner of her crystal desk was a set of pictures in either solid gold or jeweled frames. Some were apparently the woman in her younger schools days with her two best friends. Both of high school and college. Yet there was one photograph different from the rest. It was the only one in both a golden and jeweled frame. But this was in the shape of a heart with the words engraved on it. "My most precious treasure"
Picking up this photo she cried as she looked at herself and a young preteen blond hair girl. The girl looked almost exactly like her. Same facial features and body type with the same perfect legs. Her hair was the same shade of blond, on the other hand it also had two icy blue streaks zigzagging on each side of her head. Her locks was a bit longer then hers had been as a kid, plus it also could be describe as a bit untamed with a wild spirit in it. Yet it was clearly apparent that the subjects of this photo loved each other very much.
"Oh, Aleena. You make my day always such a brighter shade of blue. No-matter how stressed I am from work, you always make me so happy," the woman whispered hugging the picture. She then jumped and screamed because someone knocked unexpectedly. Taking a deep breath she placed the photo back on her desk and called out.
"Who is it?"
"It's just me, Miss Clover," called out an angelic tone of voice with a faint accent in it. One that wasn't easy to identify through the door though. Smiling the woman Clover sighed in relief and called back. "Come in, Lucy."
The mahogany door opened slowly and a pretty lady in her twenties entered the room. Her thick wavy hair was a lovely shade of auburn. It was about medium length, and the color went well with her periwinkle eyes, and looked stunning in her lilac suite. She kinda of reminded you of an older Sofia the first. At least Clover's daughter Aleena always said that her mom's personal assistant always remind her of the little princess.
"So sorry if I startled you, Miss Clover. I assumed you'd be done with your lunch by now. Did you get sidetracked?"
"Well, I did finish my lunch of strawberry salad and a bit of strawberry and chocolate ice cream for dessert too. Then I got a couple of emails and I was just finishing answering them. But I did get a bit distracted, yes. So, please, bring me up to speed. How is rest of the corporation doing currently? Everything else okay, Lucy?"
"Well, things are running very smoothly. The new fall line is in full production and should be ready in time for your show next month. As always your designs are unique as well as stylish. You've always had a good eye for fashion and how to make a woman look her best. Even if she's feeling like she ain't the least bit good looking. From plain Jane to Hollywood starlet you never miss a beat. You really do make woman of all ages and walks of life feeling like they're luckiest girls in their clothes. I do have to admit what I admire most is like I said you design for every type of girl. Rich or poor, chic or plain anything and everything your brand caters to it all. As a result, it's no wonder you're one of the most successful self-made names in the fashion world, Miss Clover!"
"Well," she said as she was blushing as red as her suite, "I'm glad to just make not only my dream come true, but others dreams come true. Which as everyone should know is no small feat to accomplish. So, yes, Lucy you're right. I do take some pride in what I've managed to make happen in a few short years. It hasn't been easy at all to do you know. But then again any dream is worth fighting for to make it come true, no-matter how many hardships or obstacles are thrown in your path. That's why this fall line is called my "Dream Dresses Line" I do hope we've got an adequate amount of them for all the girls going back to school next month. It's very important, that at least some of them hit the stores, in time for the mothers to get their daughters some nice clothes that they actually want to wear for the first day back at school. Or if they're started a new kinda of school, be it junior high or high school. All girls want to look their best when they got to that first day of school. So, you promise it all be done in time?"
"You've got nothing to worry about, Miss Clover. It will all be done as you've said. It's been done on time for the past four years, hasn't it? I do understand why it's so important for you to see moms buy their daughters the right clothes. Though Aleena has never had to worry about that problem. Seeing how you basically designed every single outfit down to the accessories she's ever worn. I mean she is your biggest inspiration, is she not?"
"Well, of course my daughter is my biggest inspiration when I'm designing! Which its why even more important that some of these clothes make it to the stores so those who can't afford high-end clothes do have something stylish to wear. Every girl needs to feel lucky in her clothes once in a while. No matter what her money situation is. I just hope some of Aleena's designs sell this fall."
"Aleena? She designed some clothes? That's very cool, however I thought her dream was to be an Olympic figure skater. She's clearly both athletic and gracefully enough for it."
"That is her dream. To go to the Olympics and win the gold one day. And she trains very hard for it every day. Yet, she does love to every now and then, when she's stressed out to unwind, she does draw a small number of her own unique designs. That's her coping skill or at least one of them. She inherited more than just my good looks you know. Speaking of my daughter I've got go pick her up!" Clover exclaimed as she looked at her gold heart shaped watch frantically. Quickly grabbing her things she hurried as swiftly as she could to the door. Pausing for a moment she looked back at her best employee, and one of her closest new friends as well. Pulling a loose strand of golden hair out of her face she spoke to her associate in a hurrying manner.
"Keep the company working smoothly as possible, alright? Please only call me only if something majorly needs my attention. I mean only if it's some type of emergency that you cannot absolutely handle on your own, then call me, got it? Otherwise its mother and daughter weekend, okay? I promised Aleena I'd make time just for her this weekend, and I won't break my promise. So, for now you're in charge. Can you handle the company for the next 48 hours? While I spend the weekend with my daughter?"
"Don't worry about it, Miss Clover. Everyone who works here knows how important your daughter is too you. Trust me, when I say we wouldn't have the audacity to ruin your twos bonding time. Don't worry I've a few our most trusted staff members on standby in case something comes up. Therefore unless it's the end of the world, we won't bother you this weekend. I promise, everything will be up to scratch as well as picture-perfect when you get back on Monday. Now just go pick up your daughter, alright?"
"Thanks, Lucy! I knew I picked right when I decide on you to be my personal assistant. See you later. Just call my chauffeur to have the limo ready when I get downstairs, okay?"
"Already done. Now go! You know Aleena is slightly impatient!"
Laughing she smiled and replied as she left, "That she is, that she is." And with that Clover left the office so fast it was almost at the speed of light it seemed. All her employees waved a cheery goodbye and all smiled. They knew when the boss was in this much of hurry it could only mean one thing. And that she was going to be with her daughter Aleena.
The minute she finally came down to the ground floor she saw her sleek jet-black limousine awaiting her. Opening the door for her was her personal chauffeur whose name was Leo Coleman. He was a very handsome strongly buff young man. Not that she was interest him that way. All the same she was very appreciative that he was, intelligent, compassionate, well-mannered, and charismatic plus he also could speak about seven different languages fluently.
"Hello, Miss Clover. How was your workday today? Everything go alright? Would you like some water or something?"
"Water is fine, Leo. Work is work. We're very busy getting the fall line ready for September. I hope Lucy right when she says it will all be ready for back-to-school shopping time. Now take me to Woohp and let's go see how Aleena's training is coming along?"
"As always, Miss Clover. I'm very impressed that even as the CEO of a major international fashion house, you still have time for your two best friends, spy work and taking care of your daughter. You certainly know how to multitask."
"Well, I've been doing this spy gig since I was a freshman in high school and all the way past graduating from Malibu University. So its second nature to me and my girls. Even though they too have other jobs outside of being Spies now," she spoke in a happy and proud tone. Smiling she thought about her two best friends and how their lives had gone since leaving Mal-U.
Smiling elatedly she continued on, "I mean Sam is now one of the world leading scientist in just about every area of research that needs to be done! I do mean everything! From medical to environmental to anything else under the sun! Her labs are found on every single continent doing some type of researching. She does lead her corporation "The Knowledge Seekers Researchers Labs" quite well. And then take Alex. She's one of the most highly sought after sports coaches and trainers. She runs those worldwide sport camps to bring the joy of sports to everyone, and just invents her own games on the side to make this world a better place. Her enterprise is called "Heart and Spirit of Unified Fun!" I mean I'm proud of them, maybe more proud then even their own mothers, if I'd to be honest!"
"Sounds like you and you're friends have achieved more than just your dreams. You make dreams come true for others in this world too. And that's the mission of every person on the planet. To make it a better place for others and a better place then we came into it. Still how do you manage to still fit in Spy work for Woohp?"
"Well, Leo, it sure ain't easy, yet it's a job we wouldn't trade for anything in this world! We still do our Spy work at whatever time we can. When you sign up for Woohp you can't exactly hand in a retirement papers. At least not most of the time. Besides, we're sorta of attached to Woohp for the reason that it's how we met and became best friends forever. So we feel it's our duty to help where and when we can."
"Understood. Well here we are. Do you wish me to wait while you fetch Aleena from training? Or do you have anything else you need done?"
"Go get yourself something to eat and have a cup of coffee in the lounge. This is gonna take a while. I'll send for you when it's time to take us home, okay?"
"Very well, Miss Clover. Call me when you need me," he replied as he opened the door and she walked into the Woohp building.
It had been eleven years since her daughter and her stop the end of the world. And life had changed a lot in many ways. And Woohp was no exception. It had gotten bigger and even better technology wise. New recruits were chosen every year and it wasn't a surprise when Jerry said that Aleena was getting old enough to be trained to be a Woohp Spy. Though, Clover still wasn't too crazy about the idea, yet Aleena really wanted to be like her mom. It was also a way for her to use her powers for good. Dr. G and the best Woohp scientist had done their best to teach her how to use her powers. Clover had gone under similar training, though she'd always remain halfway mutated from that evil jackass Gelee's last act of cruelty.
She soon came to the training simulation room which had been greatly upgraded over the last decade. Taking a deep breath she walked up to the window and looked down. Hard light holograms and automatons were going every which way as the newest recruits were training in fighting and strategic planning against them.
It was about a team of five right now in the room. All five kids were between the ages 11 to 14. Two boys and three girls each in their own uniquely colored catsuit. The two boys were a pair of identical Chinese boys about 13 years old and their catsuits were ying yang themed only reverse. One was black on right and white on the left the other one the opposite. Clearly they're the brains on the team. One of the other girls was about 12 and she biracial from what Clover had read on her file. Half Irish and half Chinese. She was wearing a lavender catsuit and it was obvious her talent was being the best fighter the way she was able to take down her opponents so easily. Clearly this girl loved to fight and was a tad bit reckless. The second girl was clearly the oldest she was 14 and her specialty on the team was being both a techy and a bit of a healer at the same time. She was also one of the prettiest girls of the new recruits with her almond shaped emerald green eyes and long curly black hair. Her catsuit color was royal purple.
Then there was the final girl on the training team and she was the youngest. Yet she was the most important to Clover. For this was Aleena. She was wearing a magenta catsuit, and did show strong leadership skills. Aleena seem to have some of each of the other teammate's qualities. Still she was at least the one with the most spirit on the team.
"What do you think of the newbies, Clover?" spoke a familiar voice behind her. Smiling she turned to see Jerry who still looked to be in very good shape despite being almost in his eighties now.
"You've always chosen people for Woohp for different reasons. And all those reasons come to play in some mission of the future. I'd say this year Aleena and her fellow trainees should be able to go on real missions in about two years' time. Now if you don't mind I'd like to take Aleena home now. She can't spend her whole summer here. She's going to be in seventh grade this year. I want her to be ready for school when it rolls around. It's not every child who gets to skip going to the sixth grade. She proves she's smart enough that even though this is her first year of junior high they've already decided she's more suited to seventh grade work then sixth. My mom and I are very proud of that fact. So I want her to be ready for it."
"Don't worry, Clover. I won't let her miss such an important day when school gets here. If you also must know her training in both the spy work is coming along nicely. She's scoring higher than any other recruit this year. Plus Donna's doing a fine job with her learning better control of her powers. I do expect you've been working on controlling your own?"
"Been doing it in my spare time. Which I don't always have a lot of. Now if you don't mind it's time for me and Aleena to go. I'm sure the others have their own families to get home too as well. It's nearly five. Therefore I'd send them home before the folks get concerned in addition to suspicious."
"You're right of course," he sighed as he turned and pressed the intercom. "Boys and girls I'm sorry to say that your training is over for the day. I know you'd love to stay and kick some more butt, yet as I was just reminded you do all have families, as well as lives outside Woohp. You'll be escorted to your drop-off locations which will send you home. You're new X-powders and X-medallions will tell you the next time you'll be back. Though I'll say this. You've all shown such amazing potential I've no doubt you'll soon be official Woohp Spies. See you in a few days' time. Be safe and remember keep quiet about this. You're all chosen for different reasons. Still all you've got one thing in common. You can at least all keep the secret of a Spy Organization. So ta-ta and see you all soon!"
There was a lot of moaning and groans. Yet everyone still could see the kids were eager to prove themselves worthy of being made full-fledged spies. Saying their goodbyes everyone went with a different agent who was their mentor and protector during this training period. Aleena didn't have one herself not like the others. But she quickly rushed up the stairs and entered the hallway where her mom was waiting.
"MOM! Did you see me train today? I'm doing so well! I'm having the time of my life and it's so easy to be friends with everyone else! Even though I'm the youngest everyone is becoming my friends. Just like you, Aunt Sam and Aunt Alex! I see why you're still so attached to the place! The twins Zak and Zek are so wickedly cool. Now Bonnie she's the one whose mom's Irish and dad's Chinese is nice too. Though I think Ananda is a bit cocky and a tiny bit narcissistic. Yet you taught me how to deal with people like that since you had to put up with that stuck snob Mandy. Yet it's a good feeling I get being here. I'm even getting better at controlling my powers!"
"All that is wonderful, Aleena. I'm glad to know that. I know you've had a hard time making friends with kids at school. I also know you still struggle to control your powers. So it's nice to know you've found a since of belonging here."
"It is nice, Mom! Let's just hope when I do become an official Woohp spy I don't fall victim to all those transformations you told me about when you're young! I really don't want to become super fat or a human cat!"
Clover laughed and hugged her daughter tightly. When she pulled out of the hug she let out a surprise gasp. Her daughter was holding out a bouquet of ice lilies. She's been experiment with making ice into different things. Ice lilies were her specialty so far.
"For you, Mom! You're one the best moms in the world!"
"Thank you for the flowers, sweetie. I love them. Still I'm just a mom. Still I guess I'm still somebody's hero at the end of the day. Now let's get going. We've got a whole weekend alone to get started on."
"Oh! Where are we going?! And did you also put some of my designs for your new fall line into production? How many girls going into seventh grade can say that something they made at home for fun is going to be sold worldwide?"
"Lucy said it was made into production. You designed six outfits. Three dresses, a tunic, a coat, and an evening gown. I'd say they'll all be popular. Now let's hurry. Leo got to get us to the airport so we can hop a plane. We're going to a special place for our weekend together. I've already got everything packed and ready for you and me anyway."
"So where are we going, Mom? Will it be fun and can we use our powers there without worrying about people freakin'? And still make it back in time for your meetings on Monday?"
"We'll make it back in plenty of time. After all, remember with all the traveling I did as a spy, I still had to get home in time, before Grandma Stella knew I wasn't even in the country!"
"Good point, Mom. Though Grandma Stella was much more accepting when she became a spy herself. So where are we going?"
"Well, I thought going to Iceland would be fun. I know Iceland isn't really living up to its name as Greenland is more of an ice land then green land is covered in green. Still we'll be meeting Aunt Sam and Aunt Alex there for the weekend as well. I hope that's okay."
"It's better than okay, Mom! It's great! I've not seen them in nearly six months! I mean Aunt Sam been so busy researching on ways to reverse globe warming. And Aunt Alex been busy with one of her camps up in Canada! So it'll be nice to spend time with everyone! Let's get going! We're losing daylight!"
"See you, Jerry. We'll be back in a couple of days. Hope you've fun while we're gone. See you!"
And with that mother and daughter left on another adventure. One thing was clear as crystal as Clover and her daughter hurried to the limo and made their way to the airport. Their bond had grown so much stronger over the last eleven years and it would only get much stronger in the time to come. The only three things Aleena was looking forward too at the moment was one seeing her aunts, two looking forward to school and three becoming an official Woohp Spy soon. So hopefully that all would come true soon!