Thank you guys for understanding. You know now that I think of it, the story may be longer than I planned it to be. It's just that I get carried away writing. I love that feeling but I feel like I'm dragging this for too long. Am I?

Anyways, please enjoy!

"Where did you say were you detained?" Fiske asked Ian.

"A small town in Tanzania, Africa called Moshi." Ian answered.

"Oh! Africa. Now that's hard." Fiske commented.

"The Black Continent." Amy gasped. "That's why..."

"Huh? I don''t get it." asked a confused Dan.

"Hey, Jonah! You've been there?" Hamilton inserted.

"No." Jonah answered.

"Really?" Hamilton said in a shocked voice. "The great and famous Jonah Wizard haven't been to Africa?"

"Hey! I never said I've been to every country in the world!" Jonah reasoned.

They all laughed except Dan who was still confused.

"Wait! Wait! I really don't get it! What's with Africa?" Dan asked.

They all looked at Dan. Ian then spoke. "You've studied World History, right?"

"Yeah." Dan answered.

"Tell me what do you know about Africa."

"Um... They're black?" Dan raised an eyebrow in question.

"You see? That's why they're called the Black Continent. People don't really notice Africa that much in the past and up to the present."

Fiske inserted. "That's why we don't even have a base in Africa. We never really thought that a threat would come from there."

"Oh..." Dan said.

Ian then looked at all of them and he continued with his story. Amy watched as he walked across the room, telling his story. She couldn't help but smile as she watch him. He was back! She knows it's obvious but it just still feels very fresh to her.

Though it feels weird that he's not wearing his usual expensive shirts and polo. He was only wearing a T-shirt and a jacket with matching jeans and sneakers. It looks so simple. Too simple for someone of his status. But she's got to admit it does suit him somehow.

She jumped a little when Hamilton suddenly shouted.

"No! Impossible!"

"Yeah! It was impossible for them to escape. Isabel was there ripping the machine apart!" inserted Jonah.

"Let's calm down, people. Shall we?" Fiske said. Amy frowned as she tried to catch up with them. After a few moments of silence, she finally understood that they were actually referring to the Vespers.

"Actually, it is possible." Sinead said. "It would be impossible if Damien Vesper is still alive. Though the Vespers could have survived that with someone else. Someone who has the strength and power to withstand that blast..."

"You mean Isabel." said Ian in a low voice.

Amy looked at Ian who sat beside her. Isabel, huh? No more 'Mum'? She saw him lean forwards and steeple his hands under his nose.

"I also thought of that and that's the reason why I'm here." he said. "We need to know who's really behind this. I may not have verified if they are really Vespers or not but I have a strong feeling they are."

"But still that blast was very powerful! It was virtually impossible for someone to have survived that blast!" Hamilton argued.

"Yes, but we also aren't sure about what the real effects of the Master Serum." Sinead countered.

Hamilton just nodded in defeat. Amy saw Sinead smirk a little. She smiled too, thinking 'Those two...' But her attention was captured by a question from Jake.

"How do we know you're not with them?" Jake asked with his eyes narrowed.

"Jake!" Amy snapped her head towards him.

He gestured to Amy. "No, Amy. He's right. I can't really expect you to believe me right away." He then looked at Jake. "The Vespers are also a big family. Not as big as the Cahills but enough to beat the Cahills. I believe that they would be stupid to have everyone in that one base and they're not stupid. Because they're not after the quantity. They're after the quality."

"If you're trying to destroy something, it would be easier to penetrate from the outside rather than the inside. Why? Because being on the inside means your alone in the midst of thousands of people and the chance of losing is higher. One wrong move and you're caught. But when you're on the outside, gather many people, add that with perfect timing and top-notched skills then that gives you higher chances of winning."

Ian stood up, walking towards Jake's screen. "Now let me ask you something. Do you think, after all that happened to them, do you think the Vespers would accept defeat?"

Amy saw the Jake's face went blank as he tried to counter Ian's long explanation. There was silence in the room and only the crackle emitted by the speaker was heard. Amy looked at Jake who was clearly disappointed that he couldn't answer.

Fiske suddenly stood up from his seat and spoke. "Okay! Now that everyone's back, all is well for the meantime."

Ian was about to open his mouth when Fiske cut him off. "Now, now, it's getting late. It's been a long night for everyone and we all need to rest."

Fiske then reached for the remote. He picked it up and was about to press the button.

"Wait!" Jonah suddenly said.

They all looked at him.

"Yes, Jonah?" Fiske asked.

"Since we're all back together again, why not chill together?" he said.

"Sure!" Hamilton exclaimed.

"That's a great idea!" Amy said.

"Absolutely." Dan agreed.

"I guess I can make time..." Sinead said.

Jonah looked at Fiske."But then, of course...Fiske?"

Fiske looked at all of them in front of him. They all looked at him with those begging eyes. He knew they all wanted to spend some time together. They're all so young yet they carry a burden that even a full-grown adult would have troubles carrying. He suppose they do need time to relax.

"Oh, alright. Just don't go missing, people." He then pointed at Ian. "Especially you."

They all cheered. Ian laughed. "Don't worry. I won't."

"Brilliant! I'll check with my dad and book a flight for all of you tomorrow morning. See ya!" Jonah waved them his screen went black.

One by one, they said their goodbyes. But before going, she noticed Jake looking at her.

She waved goodbye. "Bye, Jake. Goodnight!"

He just raised his hand. Atticus was no longer by his side. He continued to look at her. She felt a shiver went through her body. Then his screen went black.

She felt the others shift around her but she just sat back down, hugging herself. His eyes. It felt like it sliced through her clean and it hurts. It hurts her because she doesn't know the reason why.

"Amy to earth! Amy to earth! We need to go now!" Dan chirped as he walked backwards towards the door.

Amy snapped her head towards him. "Hey! Wait for me!" She stood up and walked after Dan.

"Gangway!" Dan shouted as he jumped into the pool.

Splash!

"Eek!" Amy screamed. She haven't even removed her clothes and she was already wet. She glared at Dan who was raising both his hands in apology.

"Sorry." Dan apologized with an eyebrow raised.

"You!" Amy pointed a finger at Dan. "It's your fault! I challenge you to a race!" she said as she removed her clothes.

Dan snorted. "You? Hah! You didn't even know how to swim when you were like ten!"

"Don't mock me! I'm better that I look." She said smugly.

When Dan was about to open his mouth to speak, Amy jumped splashing water on him. Dan spit the water in his mouth.

"Hey! I was about to speak!"

Amy held a hand in front of her mouth. "Oops!"

Dan glared at her. "Just get on with it! Starting here to the other side then return here. First one to get back here wins. Deal?"

"Yup." Amy said popping the 'p' at the end.

"On the count of three." Dan said as they readied themselves. "1. 2. 3!"

They immediately swam. Amy gave the wall a good kick. After a few moments, she started to move her arms in a freestyle stroke. She felt herself started to move faster. She kept the rhythm in her head. 1-2-3-4. Up. 1-2-3-4. Up.

Earlier this morning, they went to the airport to wait for their ride. They waited for a while. Jonah said their flight would be at 4:30 in the morning. It was still dark when they arrived at the airport though the people looked as if they were still rushing all about. They waited and waited until it was already 5:00. But still they decided to wait for their flight and soon enough, their ride arrived. Honestly, what Amy expected was just tickets booked for a flight to Beverly Hills, not a high-class private jet.

She felt the wall against her fingertips. She can't see who's actually the lead but she's pretty confident. She stood and kicked the wall again for the trip back. For a brief second, she saw Dan who was just about to reach the wall. She smiled inwardly. Now she's pretty sure she'll win.

Suddenly, she felt her head hitting something hard. She immediately stopped then she felt a pair of hands holding her shoulders. She got up and saw who it was. She smiled.

"Jake!"

"I'm sorry. Did it hurt?" Jake asked her worriedly.

She was about to reply when she heard Dan shout out to her. "I won! Hah! See I told you?"

"Hey! I bumped into someone! That doesn't count! I demand a rematch!" she shouted back.

Dan crossed his arms across his chest. "Just admit I'm faster!"

Amy stuck her tongue out then returned to face Jake.

She punched his arm. "Of course, stupid! And because of you, I lost!" she said.

Then suddenly her eyes widened as she saw a Frisbee coming their way in Jake's direction.

Jake's face was filled with guilt. "I'm really sorry. I didn't see you there-"

Amy tried to warn him but it was too late.

Plop!

The Frisbee fell into the water as Jake groaned out loudly, turning around trying to find who was the suspect. At last, he found him. He glared at Dan who was laughing with Jonah. Jake took the Frisbee and threw it towards their direction.

At the same time, Sinead who was standing by the poolside threw a beach ball. Amy watched as the beach ball hit the Frisbee making it go in another direction. Unfortunately, the Frisbee went towards Hamilton's direction who was removing his shirt. Then where's the beach ball?

When she turned her head, she saw a weird incident play out in front of her. She saw the beach ball going Ian's way who has his back facing them. She was just about to open her mouth to warn him when he suddenly dodged the ball. Amy blinked hard. He dodged the ball like he knew it was coming towards him. But that's impossible! He was not even looking!

"Who threw that Frisbee?"

Her mind immediately went to Hamilton who was holding the Frisbee in his hand and he was clearly not amused. Apparently, no one answered him.

"I repeat! Who threw that Frisbee?" he asked again.

They all pointed at Jake who was pointing at Dan saying. "It was his fault! Not mine!"

Hamilton looked at Jake intently. "Hush! Be a man and play with me!" Then he jumped inside the pool.

Dan and Jonah took their places while Hamilton flexed his arm muscles readying himself for the throw. With his strong arms, it was no doubt a good throw but suddenly the wind blew then the Frisbee changed its direction once again, heading for Ian who just dipped into the pool. Quickly, Ian raised his head in alarm. He stretched his arms and caught the Frisbee before it hit him.

"Nice catch!" Hamilton shouted a compliment.

"Thanks!" Ian replied. He then threw the Frisbee back. Unfortunately, nature was not on their side. The wind blew and for the third time the Frisbee hit someone.

Sinead quickly turned around, furious. "What are you guys thinking!? Who threw this?" she asked as she held the Frisbee in her hand.

Silently, they all turned their eyes on Ian who looked back at them innocently. Furious, Sinead jumped into the pool as well. Ian started to swim away from her as Sinead chased him around.

After a while, they were all laughing and playing with each other. Amy smiled from ear to ear. This is going to be one long day.

Of course, it is, Amy! Please review. And once again, I want to thank you for the support. :)

*Wow. My writing's got a bit better now. Very few inconsistencies. Close to none. Then again I was just scanning...so if you guys ever find some mistakes please tell me. :)