A/:N: Just to inform people, this story takes place two weeks before the prologue. If that caused any confusion on time refrence, I'm sorry!
Chapter 2: Search For Truth
Night had fallen, Tori and Shane were pacing around the dorm room waiting for him to come back. Tori never felt so scared in her life. She was worried, she had never seen him so angry in her life. Peaking out the window every so often, she turned and sighed. Minutes felt like hours, and there was absolutely nothing she could do. Shane was informed on what was going on, he was a bit worried also, but he remained calm. He knew that Dustin would think this through, that he wouldn't do anything stupid without thinking of the consequences first. The sound of the door caught their attentions as they stood frozen. The door quickly swung open and the brunette in yellow fell to the ground.
"Oh my god." Tori dashed forward and tried to help him up, "Dustin? Are you alright?"
"I'm-I'm fine." He slurred every word as he stumbled into Shane's arms, "I'm just a bit dizzy."
Shane pulled him back up, trying to get him to stand on his own feet. Tori placed her hands on her mouth, closing her eyes and trying to collect her thoughts. Dustin was busy stuttering in the background, the two of them knew he was drunk. Shane tried to look at the brighter side of it all.
"At least he's not doing drugs." He smirked a bit, "Come on Dustin." He tried to pull him, "You need to rest."
The brunette yanked himself away, tripping over himself and hitting against the wall. He turned and leaned against it, staring at the two, "No!" he screamed in anger at them, "I'm not going anywhere!"
"Dustin." Tori rubbed her arms a bit, her voice quaked, "Please listen to us."
He slide down on the floor, banging his head against the wall. Rubbing his hands up and down his face, he tried to hold back the tears again. He felt sink, his head was pounding and he just wanted to lash out at them. Tori bent down and placed her hands on his knee and forced a smile.
"I'm right here Dustin." She said with most sincere.
"I couldn't find him." He muttered, "I couldn't find those detectives. I couldn't find my mother." He leaned forward, "I can't find the murderer."
"You don't even know where to look." Shane grew frustrated, "Dustin, you got to stop walking through all this blindly. Something bad is going to happen. What happened to moving on and looking to the future?"
Dustin glared at him, clenching his teeth and pushing himself up. He stumbled forward and pointed his finger at him, "Shut up." He snapped at him, "You don't understand!"
"You say that all the time." He crossed his arm.
"Shane stop it." Tori demanded.
Dustin swung his fist forward, Shane moved out of the way, and behind him, grabbing a hold on him. The two of them struggled, bashing into the wall and knocking things off the dresser. Shane kept his hold on him, as Dustin tried to break free.
"Stop it!" Tori screamed.
They fell to the ground, Dustin was out of energy and to wasted to struggle any longer. Dustin gave up on moving, Shane tried to turn him around and help him up but with the brunette not taking any of the weight off, it was a bit hard. Tori watched idly as Shane used all his strength to lift him up. The brunette just buried his face in Shane's sweater, letting his tears flow.
"It just isn't fair." His voice muffled, "It just isn't fair.."
"I know.." He whispered, "I know.."
He lifted Dustin out of his arms and Tori intercepted the brunette, letting him rest on her shoulder. She held him tightly, the two of them lost in the moment. Shane slipped out of the dorm, to leave the two alone. Moving towards the bed, Tori sat him down on the edge and brought his face to meet her's.
"I love you.." She whispered.
She pulled him close to another hug, trying to calm him down, "I tell you what. Tomorrow we can track down your mother and get all the answers you need. Take this one step at a time okay?"
"Okay.." he muffled a bit.
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Blake streaked to the location that was given, he was an hour late but it didn't really matter to him. Hunter was waiting patiently by the door for his brother. As Blake appeared, the dirty blonde grumbled and turned to him.
"Way to be on time." He sarcastically stated, "Was I not clear enough?
"Hey, racing is a bit more important right now." Blake countered, "Besides, this whole thing sounds bogus anyway. You really believe this letter?"
"Come on." Hunter smacked him in the back of the head, "Let's find out."
The two of them entered the large Saran Skyscraper and into the lobby. Spinning around, Blake was amazed at how large and busy the place was. Hunter though, it seamed like he had been here before. Heading towards the lobby desk, he placed his arms on the counter and leaned over to see a secretary typing on a computer.
"Excuse me." He called out to her, "I'm here to see Mr. Swan."
She looked up, "Do you have an appointment?"
"I'm sorry." He grinned a bit, "You must have miss heard me. I want to see Mr. Swan."
She gasped a bit and turned, "Ah yes, we've been expecting you. Take the elevator the top floor."
Blake gave a weird look as he turned, "Um that was strange."
Hunter winked at the secretary, before turning to catch up with his brother. They hit the elevator, walking in and pressing the button. Listening tot he 80's elevator music, they remained quiet till they reached the 57th floor. The door opened to a huge room, with pillars going down the center and a red carpet towards a desk. Large windows stretched across the sky, getting a view of the entire city. Blake stepped out noticed two guards standing at each side of the elevator. He then proceeded, with his brother behind him towards the desk.
"Uh." Blake leaned forward, "Mr. Swan?"
The black chair slowly turned around and a middle aged man appeared in front of them. Dressed in a business suite, he had dark brown hair and brown eyes. He was about the same height as Hunter and smiled, extending his hand.
"Ah, you must be Blake Bradly."
Blake shook his hand, "It's an honor to meet you sir."
Hunter coughed a bit and extended his hand, "I'm Hunter Bradly, uh Mr. Swan."
He smiled a bit and shook his hand also, "Nice to meet you." He let go, "But please. Call me Van."
"Wow." Hunter crossed his arm, "Victor Swan. One of the greatest Thunder Warriors ever."
He just laughed, "They certainly do exaggerate on my stories don't they?"
"Not to be rude." Blake checked his watch, "But I slipped away from Factory Blue. They have no idea I'm here, and if they know I'm gone, I just don't want to think on what they will do."
"I just wanted to inform you some information regarding your biological parents." He pulled out a folder, "A few contacts of mine pulled out some information."
Blake gave a surprised look, he took the folder and looked at it, "Where did you get all this?"
"I have connections." He smiled, "Sensei Omino was telling about two great Thunder Students. After hearing you were adopted, I thought I would give some information."
"I don't know what to say.." He never felt happier, "Thank you Van."
"This folder is for you." He handed it to Hunter "Tell me how things turn out."
Blake nodded, "Let me know if there is ever anything I can do for you." He turned and headed towards the elevator, "Coming Hunter?"
Hunter turned, "I'll meet you down there."
Blake nodded and entered the elevator. Hunter's smile faded away and he turned and glared at Van.
"I don't know what you're up to, but I will bring you down." Hunter muttered, "You know I still will."
"What? Come on!" Van laughed a bit, "After everything I just did for your brother?"
"Isn't it funny how a few rumors around a Thunder Academy can come to my attention?" He walked closer to the desk, "When I find the evidence. I'm taking you down."
"Check the folder before you start making any threats."
Hunter paused, grabbing the folder and opening it, revealing pictures after pictures of the car accident. Of Dustin's Father's car accident. He noticed that he was practically in everyone, "No.." He whispered, "You're trying to frame me! You were the one who attacked him! Not me!"
Van laugh and shook his head, "Frame you? Just admit it Hunter. You just went a little crazy and killed an innocent person. And there's the evidence to prove it."
Hunter stuffed the pictures back in and stormed towards the elevator. He spun around and hit a button, flicking Van off before the door closed. He sighed realizing that if Dustin found out, he could cause a lot of problems. He needed to find Tori, or someone and tell them the truth before Van could get a chance to corrupt and twist it.
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The next day, Dustin was up and about 7 in the morning. Tori promised she would take him early to see his mother and he was holding her to that promise. Opening the door to leave, he spotted Tori who was just about to knock on the door. She smiled and grabbed his hand, closing the door silently not to wake up Shane up.
"Cam's coming down again." She smiled, the two of them tried to make conversation on the way to the car, "Isn't that great?"
"Yeah." He nodded, rubbing his head, "Man, I wish I can remember last night."
"Best that you not."
"I just want to find some answers." He climbed into the van, "Let's hurry up."
She nodded and the two of them drove off the campus and into the city. Traveling for a bit, silence filled the air as Tori drove. They closed in on Dustin's house. Stopping in front of the one story yellow house, he sighed and leaned on the door.
"Do you want me to come in with you?" She asked.
He shook his head, "Can you wait here? I'll come back when you can come in." He smiled, "sorry."
"Don't be." She squeezed his hand.
He forced a smile, and let go, hoping out of the van. He quickly walked through the grass, the morning breeze sent shivers down his back. He looked around the flower pot for a spare key, spotting it wedged in the corner. Grabbing it, he unlocked the door and walked in, looking around. Spotting his mother making breakfast in the kitchen, he tapped on the wood panel of the door to catch her attention.
"Dustin." She looked up in surprise, "What are you doing here? Its early."
"I came to ask you a question." He got straight to the point, "If I can pry you from your busy life."
"Sure what is it?" She sat down, "Is it school related?"
"No and don't start that crap!" He pointed out.
"What then?"
"Was my father murdered or did he really die in a car accident." He firmly asked, "Don't lie."
She sighed, holding her cup of coffee. Taking a sip. She placed it down, "Oh boy."
A/N: Uh-oh! Did Hunter really kill Dustin's father? Or is he getting framed!? How Dustin's mom going to explain the truth to Dustin!? Find out next chapter! Read and Review Please!