Operation: F.A.T.E.

F – Fate

A – Already

T – Told

E – Eternally

Recap: Lenny and Abby now a couple, watched over Father's heir Tobian. The first legitimate child of Father. After a confrontation with Grandfather Uno, Father reveals that he too had rebelled against fate in the past and personally advises against it. The shocked pair were then left to their own devises. Wally while searching for Trent finds him in a compromising position. After a clearing of the air and a change of clothing, Trent reveals he's gay. After more talks Trent realizes that Wally's freezing and decides to warm him up. A shocked Wally has no idea of Trent's secret feelings for him. Jade fights KND agents attacking the AAJ, unfortunately she ends up being taken as a hostage along with Freeland who still shares a body with her. A reunion between Lee and Sonya is quickly interrupted with a bomb threat and the chapter ends with Lee crying.

Ugly Incidents

Terry and Wally kissed passionately. It had been three days since the storm started and it showed no sign of stopping.

But neither teenage boy cared.

Right now they were emptying their lust, loneliness, pain, and love into each other.

Neither held back.

Clothes lay thrown aside. Fear for Wally's life over a day in the category of old news.

Terry went down first then Wally followed. The latter learning what the former already knew.

"That felt so good," Wally said gasping, "can we do it again?" he asked.

"You're eager aren't you?" Terry asked laughing.

"I'm glad you agreed to do it," Wally said, "even if you're never ready for penetrating sex," he continued, "I'll be right here Trent," he told the teen who now shifted to be on top of him.

"Yeah," Trent said smiling, "yeah," he repeated kissing Wally lightly.

Wally laughed.

"That tickles," Wally laughed.

"This won't," a voice said suddenly.

Both boys jumped up to see an infuriated Harry.

"Get dressed," Harry said and walked away.

"Huh?" Wally asked.

But Terry heard approaching footsteps.

"He's giving us time to dress before they come," Terry said quickly grabbing clothes and flinging Wally a set.

"But why?" Wally asked.

"I don't know," Terry responded, "cred probably," he suggested, "we do hang out together," he reminded Wally.

"Oh yeah," Wally said softly and got dressed.

As soon they dressed they quickly took down the photos and got rid of anything else incriminating.

Terry sprayed around lots of cologne.

"They're gonna notice that," Wally said coughing.

"Better that than the truth," Terry told him.

Wally had to agree about that.

----

Freeland struggled against his bonds.

"I will get away you bitch," Freeland spat, "just watch and see," he said hatefully.

"I'd pay to see that," Lizzie said calmly across from him, "I want to speak to Jade."

"Suck my…" Freeland started.

Lizzie immediately boxed him across the face.

"I will not be having you cursing me," Lizzie said angrily, "not in such an…"

"Adult manner?" Jade teased taking over, "Freeland wants to protect me," she told Lizzie, "but I can defend myself," she said darkly.

"Is that so?" Lizzie asked, "I want all the information you have on AAJ."

"No," Jade refused.

Lizzie sighed.

"I guess I have no choice," Lizzie said, "Tommy!" she shouted.

Tommy walked in proudly.

"Hoagie's brother in our presence," Freeland said, "what an honour," he said his voice dripping with sarcasm.

Tommy snorted.

"You have it?" Lizzie asked.

"Yes," Tommy said handing her a red box with a squiggly wire running across the top of it.

Jade and Freeland gasped horrified.

"No," Freeland said softly.

"You monster!" Jade screamed struggling against her bonds.

"Talk," Lizzie ordered.

"No," Freeland refused since Jade was intently sobbing.

Lizzie gently flicked the wire.

The tied female body holding both Jade and Freeland shook as unspeakable pain radiated through them.

"Years," Freeland said in a strained voice, "it's been years since I felt that thing."

"I got it from a friend," Tommy lied.

More like crazy she-devil, Tommy thought, I don't even know how she guessed I'd need it, he thought, more so how she got it from Father's stores.

"And it has one adjustment," Lizzie said, "no matter that you don't share a body," she said, "you all feel it," she revealed.

Freeland's eyes widened you rage.

"Megan," Jade whispered tearfully, "come here you witch," she snarled.

Lizzie grinned and leaned in close.

Suddenly Lizzie was holding her ear screaming.

Jade victoriously held a piece of Lizzie's ear between her teeth.

Source that bitch, Jade thought.

----

It was 2 pm and Jake helped to tighten the restraints on Megan. Four hours ago, she had suddenly screamed out in pain and almost went into shock. Even though she was now stabilized, she still screamed regularly.

"This is awful," Hoagie said watching everything behind a glass screen, "I'm guessing that it obviously involves Jade and Freeland," he added.

"But what are those KND brats using?" Mr. Boss wondered, "what could be not only affecting that kidnapped kid but also Meg?"

"I don't know," Hoagie said, "but we have our best minds trying to source it," he told Mr. Boss, "especially Mr. Goodman."

"He'd take it personal," Mr. Boss noted.

Nigel walked up.

"How is she?" Nigel asked.

"Not good," Hoagie said, "her body can't take this forever, less so her mind."

Damn it, Nigel thought.

"Um, I need to speak to Hoagie alone," Nigel said softly.

"Hmm?" Mr. Boss asked.

"I'll be back Mr. Boss," Hoagie said and led Nigel to his office, "what is it?" he asked seriously.

Nigel looked away.

Hoagie's eyes widened.

"Did you…" Hoagie started.

Nigel shook his head.

"It's something else," Nigel told him.

"What?" Hoagie demanded wanting to get back to Megan.

"I can…I might be able to stop Li…I mean the KND from torturing Rebecca and their hostages," Nigel revealed.

"What?" Hoagie asked in surprise.

Nigel turned away.

"What do you know?" Hoagie asked seriously, "Nigel!" he shouted.

"I date Lizzie," Nigel blurted out, "secretly, but still."

Hoagie's face went beet red.

"You date an enemy to our cause," Hoagie said getting redder, "a cause that they're currently doing something reprehensible to stop."

"I'm sorry," Nigel apologized, "I never expected this, I…"

"Thought everything would be fine?" Hoagie finished.

"I'm sorry Hoagie," Nigel apologized, "but I can fix this."

"How!" Hoagie exploded.

"By bribing Lizzie," Nigel revealed, "I know it's underhanded," he continued, "but I can get her to stop this by threatening to reveal her 'dating status'," he told Hoagie.

Hoagie chuckled.

"You really know how to hit below the belt," Hoagie noted.

Nigel's face revealed hurt at that statement.

"Don't worry," Hoagie said kindly, "I'm planning to hit much lower," he whispered to Nigel and walked out.

"Huh?" Nigel asked.

Minutes later soldiers ran in and Nigel was surrounded.

"You're under arrest for treason and helping in felony activities," one shouted, "put your hands in the air!" he ordered.

A shocked Nigel could only obey.

----

It was after 10pm on Bully Island and Wally was angry as hell.

Wally sat silently on the bench in the dimly lit room.

I'm going to kill this bastard the first chance I get, Wally thought.

Trent had feared retaliation from Harry for what he had witnessed. That moment had finally come.

Harry walked up and sat beside Wally.

"Hi," Harry said.

"Hi," Wally responded.

"You cold?" Harry asked.

"Um, no I'm…fine," Wally stated.

Harry groaned.

"How can I imagine you as a girl when you behave like that?" Harry demanded.

"I did this to save Trent from sitting with you wearing a dress," Wally said angrily, "you're the one who wanted to do it."

"I told Trent if he didn't agree that I'd tell Jordan what I saw," Harry reminded Wally, "since you decided to take his place," he said, "the same goes for you."

Wally clenched his fists.

Harry waited.

Wally sighed.

"I'm a little cold," Wally lied using his best female voice.

Harry held him close.

"Better?" Harry asked.

NO! Wally thought.

"A little," Wally said instead as he tried not to scratch the blue dress he wore.

How would I've known that Wintry's brother could be such a sicko? Wally thought, forcing me to wear a dress so he can pretend that I'm a girl, he thought disgusted, if his hand stretches under this dress it's coming out a stump!

----

Lizzie meanwhile sat up late watching television.

Suddenly her bedroom was broken into and armed KND agents and she was surrounded.

"Lizzie a.k.a. Madame L," an agent spoke, "you're under arrest for high treason and fraternising with the enemy."

Lizzie dropped her soda.

Nigel, Lizzie thought.

Twenty-three Back Stabbers

I apologize for the long period of no updates and the short chapter. I had a lot of computer trouble in the summer causing me to fall behind greatly. A Modern Red Riding Hood, Terrence, Cursed or Unlucky, and The Next Horror were four stories I planned to complete over the summer. This was so I'd have more time to focus on this story come September. Unfortunately among my list of computer problems was the loss of a lot of files. I was able to get them back but that took weeks. Also there was a hurricane and I had to do a nice stint without light (sense the sarcasm?). So I'm very behind right now and hope to update one more time this month as I try to finish the stories I had planned to complete by summer's end. I apologize for the inconvenience. Hope this chapter was at least palatable and please review.