A powerful and mysterious organization that consists of people who answer to 12 individuals. This organization operates in the shadows of society and only a few individuals know of their existence.
Piers and Orion belong to this very organization. Even though they were on par with Mathew, they are considered relatively weak among the 12.
In every group, 4 people directly work under each of the 12 Zodiacs, they are called âcommandersâ. What makes them special is that they are blessed with 20% of the zodiacâs powers.
Kate, who served as Piers' PA can be considered as a commander of the Zodiac group which Piers represents.
As soon as the news regarding Orionâs death reached the commanders, they were enraged and wanted to avenge their leader, who they had been following most of their lives.
So, Castor, Propus, Alhera and Walter, the four commanders under the control of Orion, convened a meeting.
âAs the head commander, I can't just sit still and do nothing. We need to avenge our leader and should not let his death be in vainâ Castor, a man of large build said as he looked around.
âYouâre right Castor, we at least owe Orion this. But we still don't know who exactly killed our leaderâ Propus, a stout man replied.
âDon't worry, Iâve got leads. I think I know who killed our leaderâ Castor said in a dark tone.
âTell us moreâ Walter, a thin and tall man, asked.
âAs you guys know, Sir Orion is a genius when it comes to dimensional travels and all that. I remember him telling me that there was a place in this town where there seemed to be a crack in the dimension. It leads to another dimension that is completely the mirror version of the world weâre currently inâ Castor explained calmly.
âWow, such a thing exists!. As expected of Sir Orion, even after his death, he never ceases to amaze meâ Alhera, the only female member of the team said in amazement.
âYou're failing to see the bigger picture Alheraâ Propus chided.
âWhat?â Alhera asked in confusion.
âCastor, that place..it's the same place where Sir Orion and Mr Piers used to meet right?â Propus asked.
âThat's correct, he wanted to go and check out the place for himselfâ Castor replied with a nod.
âSo, that's when he confirmed the existence of the other side huh?â Walter questioned.
âCorrect, and dimensions like that can't exist without the support of someone,â Castor said seriously.
âAnd that someone should be as powerful or more powerful than usâ Propus added with a frown.
âAre you suggesting that-â Walter asked in hesitation.
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âYes, the one who killed Sir Orion might be one of those 12 fragments and whoever it is, they are in there,â Castor said in a grave tone.
âIf that's the case, then Iâll go and scoutâ Alhera volunteered. She was pretty confident in her escaping skills.
âGood idea. If you do manage to get in, don't overdo it. Remember, you're only there for scoutingâ Castor reminded.
âSure, where was that place again?â Alhera asked. âIt's a bar called âDrownââ Castor replied.
âAlright, then I'll be back as soon as I find somethingâ Alhera vanished from the meeting.
Altera left the Gemini facility and reached the bar. The bar had more customers than usual. Many people were drinking and dancing.
âI'm feeling it too, there's something weird hereâ Alhera muttered as she entered the bar.
âHow annoyingâ Alhera muttered as she looked at the people in the bar.
âWait..the crack in the dimension that Castor told me is easy to detect now. Maybe, it grew in size.
Guess I'll just sneak in then, hahaâ Alhera muttered in understanding as she started to move towards the crack.
âDimensional-blinkâ Alhera muttered as she vanished from the bar without anyone's notice.
âNow, where should I startâ Alhera muttered as entered the mirror world. She stood in front of Ravenâs burger.
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âAnd as I was saying, this guy-â Jayden stopped his narration and narrowed his eyes, as he looked in a certain direction.
âWhat happened bro Jayden, why did you stop?â Arthur asked in confusion. Arthur and Jayden were talking for a while and Arthur started to feel a bit familiar with Jayden.
âWe've got companyâ Jayden replied, as he got from the chair. âSomeoneâs here?â Arthur asked in confusion as he started to follow Jayden.
âYes, and they're not your average person, they're strongâ Jayden stopped and looked at Arthur.
âTheyâre strong huh? Then, weâll just outnumber themâ Arthur replied without much thought.
âIt's not that easy. You better stay here, it's not safeâ Jayden advised in concern.
âEnough, I'm so sick and tired of people saying âitâs not safe hereâ, âitâs too dangerousâ. I'm done with this. I'll help you, Jaydenâ Arthur snapped.
He remembered his helplessness the day when Mark and Dave attacked. He didn't want to feel like that ever again.
âI take it that you're not the type to listen to others. It's not a problem, come with meâ Jayden replied with a sigh.
As Jayden and Arthur left the bar, they locked eyes with Alhera, who was walking towards the bar.
Alhera was stunned for a bit but immediately composed herself.
She only felt danger from that old man. She didn't feel even a trace of Nova from that boy.
âSo, you're the one whoâs responsible for creating this mess of a world, old hag,â Alhera said as she got ready to engage.
âI don't know what you are talking about lady, but if you don't want any trouble, leave while I'm giving you a chance,â Jayden said in a serious tone.
âShut up old man, you look like you could break any moment. And also, you reek of alcohol. Not the best way to spend your final days, you knowâ Alhera replied mockingly.
âOld man huh? Don't call me that, I'm not a day past my prime-â Before Jayden could recite his lines, Alhera shot a blast of yellow Nova between Arthur and Jayden.
The blast of Nova was about to hit the bar when it suddenly changed directions and hit the building next to it. There was a huge hole where the Nova hit.
âWhat just happened? What was that thing?â Arthur asked in a panic.
The energy looked like the monkey doll he saw in Kaelâs hand. But it had a different color and had a different feel to it.
âHe can see that? Maybe he hasâ¦, no that's not possible. Anyway, he won't be of any use to me while facing herâ Jayden muttered to himself.
âArthur, leave. Do you wanna stay here even after seeing the danger â Jayden looked at Arthur helplessly.
âI swear, this is the last time that I'm running off like thisâ Arthur said in frustration as he started to run towards a clock tower.
He knew he would only be a hindrance to Jayden if he stayed. As Arthur was running away, he heard a crashing sound. He looked above in fear. Jayden crashed into the clock tower in front of him and fell like a broken doll. He was missing both his arms and crashed right in front of Arthur, coughing blood.
âOldman Jaydenâ¦Oldman Jaydenâ Arthur cried in panic as he crouched near Jayden âI told youâ¦I'm not-â Jayden stopped breathing.
âNow that the old hag is dead, you're next boyâ Alheraâs confident voice reached Arthur's ears.