Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 4 - 7 2018 | Page 98

"We are smart. Don't underestimate me or my mates Major. And don't judge my maturity, you hold no
right. I would've never joined you or given you the satisfaction of seeing me following orders if it were up
to me."
Xavier's pride didn't allow him to get insulted like that. It was all about his pride. Everyone had someone in
their lives while Xavier had no one. The only thing Xavier had was pride. It was his anchor. Only his
friends could make him give in.
"Then prove it." The Major said with a smirk, his eyes holding mischief.
A silent moment passed between them as they stared at each other. It was clear to Xavier that the Major was
challenging him.
'Challenge accepted.' Xavier thought to himself.
"Last question, whose voice was it back in the room?"
"The Judge's."
In the Jet
In the jet, Genevieve and Julian started having an argument. Both of them wanted the window seat. Xavier
told Genevieve to end the argument by sitting behind Julian, which was another window seat. Scar decided
to sit with Julian to avoid further conflicts with Xavier. Xavier, far from everyone, sat at another window
seat which was three seats apart from Genevieve. Once everyone settled, Major Lin explained briefly. "This
jet belongs to the judge. He will be guiding us through this mission. We are going to America because they
want help."
"Why ask for our help?" asked Julian.
"I don't know, you tell me."
"For obvious reasons, Julian has an IQ that probably no other 16-year-old has, Scar knows a lot about
aircraft, Genevieve's hacking will come in handy and I have a unique skill of picking locks." Xavier boasted.
"Really? How would all this help the Americans?" The Major voiced his thoughts.
"That was exactly my question." Xavier said through gritted teeth, clearly irritated.
"Before I start our departure, I have some rules. Firstly, don't think of running away. You will only end up
in more trouble. Secondly, don't try to contact anyone. If you tell anyone your location, serious action will
be taken. Lastly, don't do or say anything unnecessary unless you're told to do so."
Everyone, in deep thought, pondered quietly to themselves as the Major went to the cockpit to start the
departure.
"I'm hungry." Xavier heard Julian whisper to Genevieve.
"What about food? Any arrangements?" Xavier asked the Major loudly enough for the Major to hear.
"Yes."
"Yes what?"