Continued…
Hercules knew that they hadn't tested it on Aaliyah, he knew they had tested it on him twice and that it hadn't had any effect on him the second time. He thought that because they had used it on Aaliyah she too would also be immune to it and he was glad because that gave them some advantage as it would take time before they could come up with another weapon that could hurt them.
Hercules sighed they had bought some time he knew that he would have to use this time to get fake everything ID, social security, passports and come up with a fake history. He knew that what mother and father had told them about the real world would have to be true if they planned on using them as soldiers. What they had told Hercules wasn't much most likely just what they thought he would need to get by but not enough for him to escape them. When ever they tested Aaliyah and Hercules at the same time they would tell them different parts of the plan so that they would have to work together to pass, he hoped that was what they had done now yet in order for him to find out he would have to wait for her to wake up.
Hercules knew that it would be awhile it had taken him 24 hours to wake up from it so he knew that he may as well go and get food. Hercules returned only an hour later and when he walked though the door he knew something was wrong Aaliyah was on the floor not on the bed and she was having a fit, for a moment he was shocked and paralyzed he didn't know if he had done the same thing when he got hit with the vrius when his medical training kicked into overdrive.
Hercules held Aaliyah down and turned her on her side so that she wouldn't swallow her tongue. After an hour or so the thrashing stop Hercules picked Aaliyah up and put her on the bed when her eyes opened.
" Aaliyah, are you ok?"
" What happened?"
" They tested a drug on you but now that they have that drug should now in effect be useless against, your immune system should have ticked in by now and built up a defense."
" Ok, ummm… where are we?"
" In a place called Las Vegas it's nearly ten o'clock tomorrow we should make fake ID'S pick a place on a map drive there and hope we can live there happily ever after but for now we should get some sleep, we bought some time with us both being immune to the virus or what ever it is called but its only a matter of time before they come up with some else and when they do we want to be as far away as possible."
" OK, well hope in the bed."
" Oh, umm, well are you sure"
"Yes"
" Oh, Ok"
" What is going on with you"
" I don't know" said Hercules and he didn't know what was going on because mother and father hadn't planned on Hercules and Aaliyah getting attracted to each other just yet they hadn't fully explained the birds and the bees. All Hercules knew was what he had picked up by eavesdropping on mother and father and that he had felt his feelings for Aaliyah change over the past few years. They had gone from being big brothley to something more then that he didn't know what to call them.
" Something, is up Hercules talk to me." said Aaliyah as she leaned forward her eyes full of concern her long black hair fell in front of her face highlighting the brightness of her blue eyes.
" I'm just a little on edge with the escape and all."
" Hercules they won't come after us it would take an army maybe more to defeat us and they know that."
" They might have access to an army."
" It will take them time to get ready."
" You don't know that."
" Hercules they won't come after us, not yet tomorrow we will drive and get as far away as possible everything will be ok."
" Are you sure"
" I promise, I will always be here for you no matter what, now get in bed and get some sleep."
" Ok."
Hercules got in to bed and Aaliyah wrapped her arms around him and whispered in his ear " Everything will be alright."
Aaliyah hoped she was right she had always felt protective of Hercules but lately things had changed as they had neared the escape she felt herself wanting to escape not just so she wouldn't have to do the things mother and father wanted her to do but also because she wanted to be with Hercules not just for tests and things just to be in his company and presence she felt safe with and protected with him and she would do anything to keep that feeling.
In the morning when they woke up had swapped places and Aaliyah had been pulled in to Hercules embrace she didn't want to move as she liked the way his warm breath felt on her neck and she didn't want to wake him up. Yet he did.
" Morning Aaliyah."
" Morning Hercules, how did you sleep?"
" Great better then I have in years."
" Same here."
" We should get up and find food."
" Yeah."
Neither Hercules or Aaliyah wanted to move as they both felt really comfortable but they did get up and got into the car and looked for food. After a while of driving they found a fast food place that mother had mentioned. They bought food and sat down and ate. They didn't talk yet they knew what each other was thinking, sometimes when they thought the same thing or even different things that had nothing in common they could just sense what the other person was thinking, it didn't happen all the time and when it did they could shut one another out if they wanted to. Today they were thinking about what they would need to do to survive.
Aaliyah spoke first " After breakfast we should split up"
" Why?" said Hercules he didn't want to separate from her even for a little while.
" I can go and get supplies food, clothes and what ever else we need while you go and make ID's"
" Why can't we go together?"
" Because I think you should go to some government building of some kind and find out what kind of ID we will need."
" OK."
" Don't stress, if you drop me off at the, what are they called again."
" Mall."
" Right mall, if you drop me off at one of them I'll get everything while you get the ID you pick me up and we can leave tonight no need to stay any longer then need be."
" Ok, how long do you think you will be at the mall."
" Not long."
" Two hours"
" Should be long enough"
" Right well don't forget to but luggage and mobile phones it looks like everyone has one here." said Hercules looking around
" Yeah will do, make sure you get a copy of their laws or something."
" Will do, also when you buy food don't get things that rot in heat or foods that need to frozen, per packed food will most likely be best."
" I think we should dump the car and buy a new one when we have the ID they might be able to trace the car."
"Ok"
Aaliyah and Hercules finished breakfast, Hercules dropped Aaliyah at the first mall they saw. Aaliyah walked inside and was shocked at big it was, she remembered watching videos with mother about malls yet she never expected this. The place was huge it looked as though it would never end and suddenly Aaliyah felt excited and knew that this was something she would always enjoy.
Hercules drove off thinking he was worried about Aaliyah he hated it when they were apart it drove him crazy. While he drove he found it really boring so he let his mind wander a little bit. He thought of many things mother, father and his new found feelings for Aaliyah. His thoughts of mother and father were simple, easy to understand after all these years he thought he could understand them it was the thoughts of Aaliyah that confused him.
He knew that one day these thoughts and feelings for Aaliyah would arise but he had thought it wouldn't be till he was given an order to love her or until he came of age next year, never did he think it would happen on its own.
After driving around for about an hour Hercules found what he was looking for. He could tell it was a government by the fact that it had the letters FBI out in front of it and because of that he assumed that the police would work there. Hercules walked inside and looked around. He knew that he couldn't draw attention to himself or they would start asking questions that he wouldn't be able to answer.
Hercules had been taught to lie, and cheat people out of information because mother and father had been planning to use him and Aaliyah in deep undercover ops. He looked around and randomly picked a man standing in blue suite reading the paper. Hercules walked up to him and said
" Excuse me, sir could you please tell me if the rumors are true."
" What rumors?" asked the man with a quizzing glance
" The rumors that the government is planning on changing the stranded ID, is this true."
" Not that I know of." said the man in a hesitant voice, which told Hercules that the man was now really confused.
" Are you sure my sources say that they are."
" Who are you and where did you get this information.?"
" I'm sorry I should have introduced myself my name is Seth Green and I work for Las Vegas Daily, I have sources in parliament who happen to say other wise."
" Well, Mr. Green I assure you that a drivers license and passport as well as a mate when a person turns 18 is and always will be the main ID that is needed."
" Are there any other types of ID that are needed or recommended."
" Yes but if I told you the whole list then we would be here all day, and there is an easier way, do you have access to a computer."
" Yes Sir I do."
" Well then when you get home go to this website and follow the links this will give you everything you need."
" Thank you Sir."
" Anytime, I have a feeling you are going to be a great writer and the FBI could always use more links with the press."
" Thank you very much, hopefully this will help me get the job."
" What job?"
" I'm just an intern, here for the summer and at the end every one writes an article, whoever is the best gets a full time job and the chance to move here." said Hercules unsure if he was pushing it.
" Well, good luck, I thought you were from somewhere else what with not knowing our laws and all that. Well that website should tell you everything you need to know."
" Thank you for your time."
" You seem like a good kid." Hercules just smiled and turned away.
When Hercules managed to find his way back to the mall Aaliyah was standing outside with bag in her arms and bags at her feet and she was looking pissed. After they had loaded all the bags in the car Aaliyah got in, sat down and hissed
" What took you so long?"
" How late am I?"
" Try an hour, do you know how worried I was."
" Sorry I lost track of time, and I got lost."
" Well did you at least find out any information." said Aaliyah her voice not giving away any emotion.
" That depends did you get a computer or something we can access the internet on."
" Yes, I got a laptop. Why?"
" Because now we have all the information we need. Let's head back to the hotel I'll explain everything there, and I am sorry."
" We should make the ID buy a new car , pack and leave first thing in the morning." said Aaliyah ignoring his apologies.
" Why not go tonight Aaliyah?"
" Because we have research to do, first we have to set up bank accounts, passport the whole nine yards then we need a good night sleep before driving."
Hercules was going to keep arguing yet he wanted to make peace with Aaliyah before driving.