Chapter 17

Beau shook Artemus awake while the others slept in the commanders trailer. She frowned at him until he handed her something into her hand. She looked at the thick bundle of dollars her hands. He felt her freeze and stared at him.

“What you doing?” She asked.

“My number has come up. Artemus. I’m going down into the tunnels to try and clear it out if I survive I’m going to be taken by the government, experimented on and then I’ll die.” He said and stared at her.

Artemus frowned at him waiting for the joke. Beau stared at her. She shook her head. “What are you doing?” She asked him.

Beau smiled. “I like you. I like you a lot. I wanted you to know that. I need you to keep yourself safe and don’t trust the government. Always be on your guard and stay alive and have a happy life. It was a pleasure working and admiring your lovely body.” He said.

“I’m not going to have sex with you.” She said.

Beau grinned. “Take care of yourself.” He said and got up. She started to get up but he waved her back down. “Stay. Remember what I said. Take care of yourself. It’s going to be an interesting day.” He said with grin and disappeared.

Five hours later….

Beau stood outside of a tunnel entrance near Central park. He watched the time on his digital watch. When it hit 6:55 a.m. three explosion were set off in locations around the city. His cellphone went off in his pocket. He got it out and answered it.

“Are you out?” He asked.

“Yes.” Vlad said.

“This is goodbye. Take care of your family.” He said.

“It’s not to late. You can join us. I have a new plan. I could use your help. You can come with us now. You don’t have to sacrifice yourself like this.” Vlad said.

“I can’t go. I have to find out what’s in the tunnels and I need to get answers for my friend’s condition before they get me. But, something might get me in the tunnel. I was serious. Your smarter then me. They won’t stop. You have to figure out how to deal with what’s coming. After today your on your own. I left plans with Han and a present in the thumb drive to help you out with your business. E might live through this shit. Hit her up for business. I got to go.” Beau said.

“You ever wonder why Angel can loan her power of vision through you?” Vlad asked.

“I’m not special and I don’t care about the reason. I never should have survived that day the alien crashed down on us brother. I realized that now. You were right to not trust them.” Beau said and turned as he saw Angel and her father walking toward him. “Take care of your kids. Children need their fathers.” Beau said

“If you survive….I’ll have a job for you if you want it.” Vlad said.

“That’s not going to happen. Thanks for the offer. Goodbye brother.” Beau said ended the call.

Beau turned to them. “Hey…so what are you two doing here?” He asked.

“Take my Dad with you.” Angel said.

Beau folded his arms. “Angel. I thought we agreed that you should hold back on using your powers so much. You had to sleep for several hours after the last vision you gave me.” He said.

Angel grimaced. “My Dad is a hunter. He’ll find or lead you to the person or persons that can help you figure out what to do.”

Beau frowned at her. “If I take your father with me. You have to promise me something.” He said.

Angel frowned but nodded her head. “Anything name it.” She said.

Beau shook his head. “Not now. Later. When your father and I get back you have to agree to whatever I ask you.” He said.

Angel stared at him. “You need me I know what happens to you in five years.” She said.

Beau stared at her. “It’s not your job to protect me. Promise me or I walk in there alone.” He said.

“Who were you talking to?” Angel asked.

“My brother. He’s leaving the city before the government comes in. I was wishing him luck with his new business venture.” Beau said.

“I promise.” She said finally after several minutes of silence.

Beau studied her face. “That easy. You shouldn’t try to trick me. I’ve played the time travel game. I planned to win.”

Angel smiled. It was feminine and showed her budding maturity. “I’ll see you later Beau. Take care of my Dad.” She said before turning walking away.

Beau turned his back on her to avoid looking at her any longer. “I need to find someone in there to help me figure out what’s wrong with Angel.” He said.

“Wait. What’s wrong with my daughter?” Jay said.

“She’s dying. Her powers are killing her. I need you to find me someone in there that can us how to stop it.” Beau said.

“How do you know any of this? Your a….E told you didn’t she.” She said.

“Yes and no. Another boy like Angel told me what was wrong with Angel and about a person in the tunnel that might be able to help her. I asked E if it was true about Angel’s sickness. She told me it was true.” I said.

Jay stepped forward without a word and started inside.