Chapter Three

"Welcome to America." The director of the CIA said. He shook Alex and Sabina's hand. "And who might this be?" He asked, looking at the stroller containing Destiny.

"That's our niece, Destiny." Sabina said.

"You don't have to worry about her being a liability. I am here to watch Destiny when they're needed for other things and to aid and assist them if the need arises." Jack said.

"I've heard all about you three. Alex Rider, nephew of the legendary Ian Rider. Sabina Pleasure..." He was interrupted.

"Rider." Sabina corrected him.

"I'm sorry, Sabina Rider, aided Alex in his first ever mission. Jack Starbright, guardian, housekeeper, and friend to Alex Rider. Also aided in his first mission. I am honored to have you three aboard." We walked them all through the establishment. "Our other spies and secret agents are already here. We had each of you registered at school at different times so we didn't raise suspicion."

They got to a room that was heavy concealed. The director used fingerprint scan to open the doors. "Agents Rider and Rider, I would like to introduce you to Agent Cody Banks."

A very cute teenager with short sandy blond hair stood. "Nice to meet you." He said, taking both of their hands.

"Agent Natalie Connors." A pretty young blond teenager nodded in their direction. "Agents Carmen Cortez and Gary Giggles." A teenage girl with dark hair and a boy with blond hair waved at them.

Alex, Sabina, and Jack took their seats. When Sabina pushed the baby stroller to sit right beside her, Natalie and Carmen rushed over.

"She's so cute." Natalie said.

"Thanks, but she's our..." Sabina was cut off.

"She has your eyes." Carmen stated.

"She's our niece." Sabina stated.

Alex looked at the Director. He gave the boy a nod. "The reason we have her is because before Sabina even found out I was a spy and before she became one, she made a promise to her sister that if at any time, she was needed, Sabina would always be there for her. Well, her sister and her husband are on their anniversary and asked Sabina to watch Destiny."

The others nodded as if they understood. "By the way, before I forget. My sister knows we're married." Sabina said to Alex.

"How?" They weren't supposed to let people know.

"When I went to pick Destiny up, she saw my wedding band." Sabina said, holding up her left hand. The silver wedding band flashed in the light.

The Director cleared his throat. "Sorry." Alex and Sabina apologized.

"Here's the situation." He said, walking around, giving each of them information packets. This contained all their information. What their alias would be, their new background, their target, all the good stuff. "Gay teenagers are disappearing. People who pick on gay teenagers are disappearing. We know that it's related to someone at the school because all of the teens that were taken were school students.

Alex was scanning his new identity. "What?" He asked aloud. The director stopped speaking.

"Yes, Mr. Rider?"

"My new identity."

"What about it? You will be referred to as Alex Pettyfer. You are gay and the lover of Frankie Muniz, which is Cody's new alias." The director said.

"Do we have to kiss?" Cody asked.

"Unfortunately, if you don't show some sort of affection you won't be believable." The director said.

Alex made a face. He looked over at Cody to see the same expression. Sabina quickly scanned her identity. "Sarah Bolger, best friend of Alex Pettyfer. Goes everywhere with him, and is known as a fag hag."

"What's that?" Carmen asked.

"A fag hag is a slang term, which is either abusive or affectionate, for a woman who enjoys the company of gay men." Gary said. Everyone looked at him. "What? I have a friend who's gay."

"I'm Cody's fag hag. My new name is Hilary Duff" Natalie stated. Gary and Carmen quickly scanned their packets.

"We're anti-gay." Carmen said. "I go by the name of Alexa Vega, and Gary goes by the name of Matt O'Leary. We constantly pick on Frankie and Alex."

"Perfect. Now all you have to do is play your parts and everything will work perfectly." The Director stated. "Alex, Cody, you will go into quick training. We have specialist that will 'teach' you to be gay. What to say, how to say it, what to wear, all that. Also, since you both feel uncomfortable with the idea of kissing each other, you will be have to practice each day."

Sabina gave Alex a small pat on the back. "It won't be so bad." She assured him.

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Sabina was right. All he had to do was picture he was kissing her and it was fine.

Cody got close, wrapped his arms around Alex and pressed his lips against his. One tongue stroked the other. They deepened the kiss, rubbing their hands through each other's hair.

"Perfect." Nick said. Alex and Cody broke apart. This was their fifth time trying this. The first couple times, both of them almost gagged, but they were getting better and better. That's what the practiced was for. "Okay, now let's here you talk."

"Oh, Alex, that sweater just looked absolutely fabulous on you." Cody said.

"Why thank you, Frankie, you're a doll." Alex said back.

"Wonderful." Nick said.

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In another room, Sabina and Natalie were watching the progress. "I feel so bad for Alex." Sabina said.

"I know." Natalie agreed. "Let's just hope that they don't start to like it." She joked.

Sabina playfully nudged her. "Imagine, losing my man to another man." She laughed.

Destiny started crying. "I had better go and see what she needs." Sabina said,

"Need any help? I love kids." Natalie asked.

"Sure."