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"I've got an important proposition for you, Ni-Ni."

Next day, Fae and Shani walked towards the Freemans' computer. The two girls were inside the house, while the rest of the group were out in the backyard. "What do you need me to do?" Shani asked. Fae showed her the smoke bomb once more. "We still haven't found out who took the Freemans and why. That's where you come in. I need you to research any possible information on who we're looking for using this smoke bomb as your guidance," she explained, "Can I trust you on that?"

Shani took a deep breath. "I don't know, Fae. I promised my parents I would stop hacking onto the computer for any illegal data," she admitted. "This would be a good thing if you do, Ni-Ni. You would be saving people's lives with your technology expertise," Fae reassured, "Please, Ni-Ni. I'm counting on you for this investigation."

Shani contemplated for a while, until she said, "Well...I can try." Fae gave her the smoke bomb. "Don't worry. If your parents find out about this, I'm sure they would be proud of you, not discourage you," Fae inspirited.

Suddenly, Caesar came inside, dragging Hiro behind him. "Sup, ladies? I couldn't help but see y'all trying out on the computer?" Caesar asked. "Not for entertainment if that's what you're implying," Fae said, "I hired Shani to find the person we're tracking down." "Oh, for real? Then, it must be a small world, cuz Hiro here is also a hacker!" Caesar stated. "Hacker is such a strong word..." Hiro added. Fae raised an eyebrow. "Really?"

"Hell yeah! Whatever that has to do with the computers, my man, Hiro, can get the job done," Caesar said. "Caesar's right, Fae. I'm pretty good when it comes to technology and I don't mind helping out," Hiro agreed.

Fae thought for a moment. She looked at Shani, then back at Hiro.

"Fine. You'll be working on the system with Shani. It's better to have two people. Your job is to try to find out who took the Freemans with the smoke bomb. Inform me once you got something," she instructed. Shani tensed up, as Hiro went on the computer. "Awesome!" "Let's go outside, Caesar," Fae said. Caesar went back to the group as Fae was about to follow him. Shani grabbed her arm as she whispered, "You're going to leave me alone with him? I barely know him!" "Ni-Ni, he's not going to kill you. Hiro is not a type of person to do harm to anyone. If it can assure you, get to know him. Then you'll see that you had nothing to worry about."

Shani sighed at her defeat. "Fine." Fae left the duo and walked to the backyard, going near the group who were sitting on the grass. "What they doing in there?" Cindy asked. "Their part. Now it's your turn. All of you up," Fae ordered. JC scoffed. "Man, please! I get up when I feels like it," he said, laying down on his back. Fae roughly grabbed his collar and pulled him up to his feet. "Now you feel like it," Fae responded, "Anyone else need assistance on getting up?"

Everyone else quickly got to their feet. "Good. While Hiro and Shani do some fieldwork, the rest of you will do physical training." "We gon' run and get some fried chicken?" Caesar joked. "Not even close. In case we get into a little mishap, we must learn martial arts to defend ourselves," Fae explained, "Also, because I'm not liable to teach all of you, I'm going to choose the next ideal person who knows martial arts very well: Layla."

Layla smiled, as she walked towards Fae. The girls gave each other a high-five, as Gabby said, "Ay, that's fucked up! Why you didn't pick me?! I know how to do your martial arts shit!" Layla smirked. "It's because I'm older than you, Gabby," she retorted. Gabby scoffed, as Fae said, "Layla and myself are going to be your instructors. Because it's only six of you, we will divide you into groups of three. No matter what, you will listen to us at all times. Beat or get beaten."

Fae turned to Layla. "You can choose first." Layla observed the group. "I'll go with Caesar." The Brooklyn Native smirked. "I knew she'll pick me," he said, as he went by Layla. Fae looked at everyone else. "I might as well choose my own sister." "Ay, that's what's up!" Gabby said, as she walked by Fae. "JC...he's adorable," Layla said. "Girl, don't treat me like no baby! I'm grown!" JC said, as he went beside Caesar. "Cindy." "Ain't no doubt in my mind!" Cindy went beside Gabby, as they fist-bumped each other. Layla started to contemplate for a while. "Let me get all the boys, so Cairo, you're with me."

Cairo shrugged, while he walked towards Layla's group as Fae looked at the last person who was left, then sighed. "All right. Come on, Jazmine."

Jazmine went to her group, then each team separated.

"Are you sure we can be here?"

A few hours ago, Hiro and Shani were at Hiro's house, still looking for further information on who was behind this mysterious, evil plan. It took a lot of persuading and convincing, but eventually, the timid foreign girl reluctantly accepted and follow the Japanese-American boy to his place.

Hiro looked up from the smoke bomb and gave Shani a smile. "Don't worry, Shani. It won't take no more but a few minutes. I wanted to come here, because I needed my equipment for this. I'm sure Fae will understand that we were gone for a while," he reassured.

Shani took a deep breath, as Hiro returned to observe the metal sphere. He arched an eyebrow at the sight, feeling confused at the inanimate object. "I can't seem to link it with anything!" Hiro exhaled in frustration, as he examined the metallic smoke bomb carefully.

Shani's eyes softened at the sight of Hiro's agitation. "Hiro, I'm sure its linked with something. Can I take a look at it?" He nodded and handed it to her. "Hmmm..." "It only has 2 initials on it...A.W. What the hell is that supposed to mean?" Hiro asked in annoyance.

Shani gasped, causing the Japanese-American to abruptly look up. "Wait Hiro, look! There's a cable port at the bottom!" "Huh? How could I have missed that?" Hiro questioned, feeling a bit foolish. "Do you have a jack? We might be able to connect it to your laptop. Maybe it'll give us some data about where it came from," Shani predicted. "I think I might have one in my computer drawer...hold on."

Hiro stood up and reached for his drawer. Seconds later, he brought out a cable jack and handed it to Shani. "Okay. Let's try this...I hope this works." Shani connected the jack to its port and onto Hiro's computer. Suddenly, the duo's attention was turned to the screen. "Blue screen error?!" Hiro said. "No! Look closely!" Shani said, seizing his attention.

The words were running rapidly across the screen. It seems to appear that someone accessed their BIOS system and sent a chunk of foreign data onto the screen. "These fuckers are hacking into the system!" Hiro stated, getting aggravated. "Hold on."

Shani quickly typed a series of codes onto the keyboard and momentarily, the screen came to a pause. Hiro lifted an eyebrow, as he smiled at her. "I'm impressed..." Shani giggled shyly, as she faintly blushed. "Let's see what it says."

\C:\Users\Otomo\programfiles\wuncler\exe

"Hmmm...the file seems to be linked to some kinda virus called...oh shit..." Hiro trailed off, recognizing the name.

Shani looked worried. "We should go back and tell Fae." Hiro nodded. "You ain't gotta tell me twice. Let's go!"

Hiro grabbed the metal sphere as the two teenagers ran out of his house.

"Granddad! What we gon' do? How the hell we gon' get up outta here alive?!"

"Hold on, I'm thinking...Huey! What we gon' do? How the hell we gon' get up outta here alive?!"

Huey sighed while his brother and grandfather stared at him, anxiously. "First thing we need to do is to not panic," he advised. "That's the most bullshit plan I ever heard!" Granddad complained. Huey tried to reach into his right pocket. "If only I could reach my phone...then I could contact with..." Huey was about to mention a certain mixed girl until he started thinking back on their fight. "...someone," he finished.

Huey glanced at his younger brother. "Riley." "What, nigga?" Riley responded. "I know this is going to be a problem, but I need you to reach my phone into my pocket," Huey told him. Riley looked shocked at his command.

"Nigga, you gay! I ain't reaching nothing!" "You're on my right side. Just take it out," Huey reasoned. "Hell naw! They gon' have to kill me!" Riley complained. "Boy, they are going to kill you! And if you don't get that phone, I'm gonna kill you first, dammit!" Granddad said.

That's when the Freeman family started bickering towards each other. They quickly became silent once they heard a door moving. In came Ed Wuncler I and II, along with Arturo. "Well, I'm glad you're getting use to your new living arrangements," Eddie told them. Huey noticed a bottle of purple liquid in his hand. "What's that supposed to be?" he questioned.

"This here is the new formula our scientists whip up. We thought it'll be nice to show you a sample. This stuff is going to get those drugs flowing and going that everyone in this town will be asking for more. They called it Massive Use...or M.U. for short," Mr. Wuncler explained. "Um...if I may ask, what is this drug called that you plan on selling?" Granddad asked.

Eddie turned to Arturo. "Since it's your items, you plan on telling them?" Eddie suggested. "Sure. I had a fair of drugs here and there, but this one is some real good stuff. Ever heard of Xanium?" Arturo asked. Huey looked surprised once he heard the name. "Xanium...that's the most strongest, deadliest drug there is in all of Rome," Huey stated.

"Well, I wouldn't say deadliest..." Arturo said. "We want to try it out, so they're down there testing it on some subjects...I mean, willing participants," Eddie added, giving an evil sneer. Huey's scowl deepened, knowing innocent civilians were being tested.

"You're not going to get away with this!" he shouted at the younger Wuncler. Eddie laughed, along with Mr. Wuncler and Arturo.

"Sorry, kid...but I already have."

That's all for now. It's probably not that interesting...but you still read it, so na na na boo boo. XD Lmao, another chapter coming soon.