Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 4 - 7 2018 | Page 97

"Genny, you honestly don't expect me to work with him, do you?" Xavier whispered in Genevieve's ear.
"Please?" She whispered back, her emerald eyes begging his steel blue ones.
Genevieve trusted Xavier deeply, it sometimes hindered her in her steps. Genevieve looked at Xavier, she
really liked the aura of dominance surrounding him. His blue steel eyes gave her warmth while they scared
others away. His dark brown hair looked soft and silky, Genevieve wanted to rake her hand through his fine
delicate threads. Xavier however, simply nodded and stepped back.
"Work together, brains awake!" demanded the mysterious voice.
Xavier came to a conclusion that the voice was the Judge's voice as he heard the Major's reply.
"Yes, sir." Major Lin instantly replied in a curt tone.
"You may lead them out."
"Yes, sir." Major Lin started to lead them out.
Major Lin led them out from a door which was unknown to them. They all quietly followed. When Major
Lin stopped, everyone stopped alongside him. It was a bright and early morning.
"The private jet is going to arrive any minute now."
The group of youngsters started to ask questions and gossiped amongst themselves.
"All of the questions can wait until we're on the jet." Major Lin said with a tight smile.
And true to the Major's words, the loud noise of a jet landing filled their ears. Xavier didn't want to do this,
he wanted answers. Xavier pondered whether or not he should stop the Major to ask questions. When
everyone started boarding the jet, Xavier came to a decision. After all, his pride didn't allow him to just
follow orders.
"Major." Xavier said as he reached him.
Everyone else hesitantly boarded the jet. Major turned to Xavier and raised an eyebrow.
"I have questions." Xavier voiced out.
"Ask away, young boy."
"Why would you bring us along with you? Is there any guarantee of us coming back alive? I'm sure the
Judge hasn't suddenly thought of starting to do good deeds." He fired away. Xavier wasn't the only one who
had these thoughts in mind, all of them did. But Scar didn't want to prolong this, he wanted to get this over
with. Julian and Genevieve were too hesitant.
"Kid,-"
"Don't call me that again."
"Xavier, right? Xavier, the judge somehow believes that you are some help to me, absurd right? I tried to
explain numerous times to him that you group of delinquents are of no help at all, but he thinks you are
smart kids. Unbelievable,” Major Lin shaking his head.