It was 2:30 PM and the Farewell Party was over.
Everyone was on their way back home with their bikes and cars in groups.
Feng Agons was tired because he hadn't slept properly last night, lost in one thought — that his father was going to buy a laptop for him.
Feng Agons started walking towards the main gate of the school. He was suddenly flashed by his sad memories with his school.
The main gate was 10 steps away from Feng Agons, and it was like saying goodbye to him.
The sun was shining bright on the gate, surrounded by orange-colored flowers, lying like they were saying the last goodbye to Feng Agons.
Feng Agons' focus went on the board that read:
"Reverbend High School"
In between this, Feng Agons heard a voice:
"Hey Feng, are you coming today? I've been waiting for you here for 10 minutes."
"Yeah! Dad, I'm coming."
"Hey, what's that trophy for?"
"No, it's nothing, just a trophy for participating in sports."
"Well, how was the farewell?"
"Nothing special… like normal school days."
Feng Agons' father's name was Jia Agons. He was just a normal wildlife conserver, going through hard times with his family.
Feng Agons was feeling nervous about asking for the new laptop.
So he stayed quiet and just walked with his father to their home.
Their home was just 10 minutes away from his school.
His school was in a place very different from a city, like an old village. Its name was Reverbend's Mouth.
It was the traditional name, but many new people just called it Reverbouth.
There were two main rivers in this small village: Zing River and the Fing River.
Many people said that this village was still living 50 years in the past because of its name and places.
Jia Agons said in a pleasing voice:
"I bought a laptop."
Feng Agons was very excited from that moment.
He had a lot of knowledge about programming and hacking,
but without a laptop, it was limited.
But now, he had no limits.
They both reached their home.
Before opening the door, Jia Agons said:
"Feng Agons, I have to tell you a very important thing."
Jia Agons was full of sweat and was clenching his fingers like someone does in fear.
But before anyone could say anything, Feng Agons' mother opened the door.
"Hey you! How was the farewell?"
Feng Agons was still figuring out what the important thing was that Dad wanted to tell him.
"It was very beautiful. Today, everyone talked to me like a friend."
Feng Agons' mother was known as the bravest woman in the whole village.
Her name was Mu Qing, as her birthplace was China.
But everyone called her MuQueen because of mispronunciation.
So she registered her name as MuQueen in all government records.
She didn't know much about Feng Agons' recent life because she lived in another village to financially support the family.
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The day passed.
Feng was still worried about his father's "important thing."
He couldn't sleep that night because he was coding till late night.
"Hey Feng, Feng, wake up!"
"Father, why? It's very late at night."
"Shh! Don't make any noise. Just walk with me."
It was 3:00 AM. He was still feeling sleepy.
Feng Agons walked behind his father to the main door.
"Feng, take the old car's key."
"Father, where are we going? It's 3:00 AM… and why with Grandfather's old car?"
Jia Agons didn't say a word to his son.
He took off the cover from the old car.
This car belonged to Jia Agons' father, who no one knew whether he was alive or dead.
Jia Agons started and drove the car very slowly so MuQueen wouldn't hear it.
"Son, come in."
As Feng Agons heard this, he opened the door slowly and took a seat on the leather seat.
This old car was a model of Mustang, but looked like a newly made car.
"Father, please tell me now, where are we going?"
"Son, there are a lot of things to tell you about our family and forefathers… but there is no time for it now. We are going to your grandfather."
As Feng Agons heard it, he was shocked:
"What!? Grandfather is still alive?"
Feng Agons' grandfather was a mysterious person.
There weren't many security records 50 years ago,
so many people could live with hidden identities for centuries.
But it's hard in today's technological world.
Feng's grandfather was one of them.
"Son, you have to understand this: there is only power in this world… but what kind of?"
"Many fools live for centuries and then die sadly. But we are different."
After hearing these words from his father, Feng Agons was stunned.
After half an hour, Jia Agons stopped the car in a dark jungle.
It was raining heavily, with fast wind.
It looked like the god of thunder was angry.
"Son, follow me. Don't take your eyes off me."
"Yeah."
Feng was perspiring heavily.
Jia Agons opened the door and ran towards the trees in the dark.
"Come on, boy! Come on!"
Feng also opened the door and just started to run,
but he slipped.
"Ahhh! Father!"
The blood was clearly visible.
He had an injury on his right leg's joint.
The blood mixed with the rainwater and turned red.
Jia Agons came near Feng, lifted him on his back,
and walked toward the trees.
After 2 to 3 minutes of walking, Feng could see a very big gate.
Feng was fainting more and more.
"Father, I'm tired… I want to rest…"
Feng couldn't even open his eyes because of the fainting.
His head felt very heavy.
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A deep voice could be heard by Feng:
"Hey boy… wake up."