Chapter 5 - Rescue

This is the fifth chapter of the book.

The very next day, as promised, Michael took a personal day and visited the Correctional Center for Redemption on Nashua Street. Fortunately for Michael, Serena came to see him in the visiting room. Michael fought with all his might to remain calm seeing the present-day Serena James through the visiting room window. Serena’s hair was still the same color from the time Michael had seen her. Her body weight also didn’t change. She wore a blue prison jumpsuit that fit her. Both Michael and Serena had grabbed the phones off the hooks. “Hello, Ms. James, how are you doing?” said Michael. “Before we start this, I need to know who you are.” said Serena. “My name is Wheeler. Michael Wheeler. Shawna was my wife.” said Michael. Serena moved back from the glass window and said, “Your wife?” “Yes. My wife. I need to know why you took my Shawna from me.” said Michael. “Honestly, I didn’t want to do that. I didn’t mean for this to happen. If I didn’t do it then Matthew would’ve been…,” said Serena. “You mean Matthew Robertson. Right?” said Michael. “Wait. How the hell do you know?” said Serena. “Unfortunately, I can’t answer that. What could’ve happened to Matthew if you didn’t do it?” said Michael. “They told me they would’ve killed Matthew if I didn’t do it.” said Serena as she began to cry. After hearing what Serena had said, Michael said, “My wife is not the only victim. Is she?” “No, she isn’t.” said Serena. “Why did you spray Strawberry perfume onto my wife’s corpse?” said Michael. “Because I thought that if she was going to die, then it would be better for her body to at least smell nice. Also, I love strawberries. The taste. The shape. The texture. They’re so beautiful.” said Serena. “I see.” said Michael. “Do you have any other questions?” said Serena as she wiped her tears. “No. I just want to tell you that I have no animosity towards you.” said Michael. “Why? I killed your wife and other people’s loved ones.” said Michael. “Because I know that you’re not the real villain in this case. Especially when you wrote an apology on that note that you left.” said Michael. “You’re right. That was also me. Then tell me who it is if you know.” said Serena. “Thomas James. Your brother.” said Michael. “You’re right. He is.” said Serena. “Exactly. He is going down. I am going to put an end to him. I promise you that.” said Michael. “But how will you do that?” said Serena. “I’m going to save Matthew for you as thank you for being honest with me. I know where he is.” said Michael. “Where is he?” said Serena. “Unfortunately, I can’t reveal that. There could be people listening.” said Michael. “I understand. Well, whatever you do I ask that you save Matthew or confirm to me that he’s dead.” said Serena. “I will. I promise you, Serena. Well, I must get going.” said Michael as he left the prison and returned to Kenan’s house later that night. “So, what did she say?” said Kenan. “She told me she killed my wife because her fiancé would’ve been killed if she didn’t. That tells me she’s just a game piece. The real player behind this must be at the Old State House on Washington Street.” said Michael. “What makes you think the real culprit is there? Say who do you believe it is anyway?” said Kenan. “The Boston Police Commissioner Thomas James. I can’t think of anyone else.” said Michael. “I see. So, what are you going to do?” said Michael. “I am going back to the Old State House. I will be doing it tonight. I think it will be easier that way.” said Michael. “You are not going alone. I am going with you.” said Kenan. “Really? Are you sure? It could be dangerous.” said Michael. “Remember when I told you I will reveal how I could have escaped your trainer? It’s time I show you that.” said Kenan. And with that, Michael and Kenan drove to the Old State House at night when it was closed. Because the front door was locked, Michael had no other choice but to kick it open. At an instant, an alarm blared. To stop that, Kenan used his magic power to make the door shut again and the alarm blaring to subside. Michael gasped at the sight of the magical power. “Woah, how did you do that?” said Michael. “With magic of course.” said Kenan. “Yes, but where did you get that kind of power?” said Michael. “To sum it up: I have the blood of a time angel in me. That’s what gave me the power to control time itself.” said Kenan. “I see. That’s what you meant when you said you could’ve saved yourself from Daniel. You chose not to because you didn’t want anyone to see your powers.” said Michael. “Right on.” said Kenan. “Hey!! Who’s here after hours?” said the male security guard heading for the entrance. “I’ll take care of this.” said Kenan as he approached the security guard. At an instant, Kenan froze the security guard in place with his time magic. He was unable to move an inch. “That’s another one of your powers?” said Michael. “Sure is.” said Kenan. “Anyway, let’s continue. I will take us to the passageway. I hope it’s still there.” said Michael as he led Kenan down to where the secret door was back in his last time jump. Fortunately for him, the entrance was still there as he hoped, and it was unlocked. Without thinking, Michael opened the door slowly and stared down at the dark passageway. “So, we’ll find Matthew down there?” said Kenan. “Yes.” said Michael. “All right. Let’s go.” said Kenan as he pulled out his cell phone and turned on the flashlight. Michael pulled out his phone and done the same thing. And with that, Michael and Kenan head down the secret path. Fortunately for the duo, the gathering area was empty. “It’s quiet. Where is everyone?” said Michael. “Yeah. That is completely suspicious.” said Kenan. “If no one is here. Let’s take that chance and go rescue the prisoners.” said Michael as he led Kenan down through the door, he watched Matthew get taken through before. The duo walked through a wide hallway until they started hearing the jingle of chains. That sound led Michael to flash his cell phone at what appeared to be a line of prison cells. At an instant, one of the captives screamed. That caused a chain reaction making every one of the prisoners scream too. “Look, it’s okay we’re here to save you.” said Kenan in a loud voice. The screaming slowly died down as they heard what Kenan had said. “Is there someone named Matthew Robertson here?” said Michael as he held his nose due to the smell from corpses inside the cell. “I am.” said Matthew as he crawled over to the bars of the cell. Michael gasped as he stared at Matthew as he was still shirtless and had on a metal collar on his neck that was chained to the brick wall. His body was slender now and was also covered with old scars due to wounds from being beaten. His hair was grey but mostly shaved off. “I am glad that there is a miracle that you’re still alive.” said Michael. “Yes. Believing that I’d see Serena again is what kept me alive this whole time.” said Matthew. “Speaking of Serena, she’s still alive and wants to see you again so badly.” said Michael. “Really? I hope she’s not angry with me.” said Matthew. “She certainly isn’t. Anyway, as my friend have said we’re here to save you and your cell mates. Is everybody good to run?” said Michael. “Well, we have some here who are very sick.” said Matthew. “I will call for Emergency Medical Services.” said Michael as he tried to call for an ambulance, but his phone had no service. “Any luck in calling?” said Matthew. “No. Kenan try calling Emergency Medical.” said Michael. “No service for me either.” said Kenan. “Okay. We’re opening the cells. Anyone who is sick must be carried out of here.” said Michael as he looked around for a set of keys to the cells. Luckily Michael found the key ring in a closet nearby, used them to unlock the cells and the collars off the prisoner’s necks. “I can’t wait to see the surface again.” said Matthew. “We’re not clear of this yet. Now everyone let’s get out of here while we can.” said Michael as he and Kenan led the prisoners back to the secret exit. Unfortunately for the group, a large party of SMITE cult members trapped them. They were each dressed in their robes. They were armed with assault rifles. Two of them approached Michael until they were at least six feet away from him. Michael breathed slowly as he noticed that those two people were none other than Commissioner James and his cousin Daniel. “I don’t think so. No way am I letting those monkeys leave.” said Commissioner James. “Exactly.” said Daniel. “I knew it. I knew that the one who caused every part of this was none other than you.” said Michael. “Surprised?” said Commissioner James. “Yeah. Surprised?” said Daniel. At an instant, Commissioner James pulled out his handgun and shot Daniel in the arm. “Damn!” said Michael. “What was that for?” said Daniel. “Don’t cosign me. Next time it will be your head.” said Commissioner James. “Okay. Okay!!” said Daniel as he walked over to the wall and held onto his arm. “Now back to you.” said Commissioner James. “To answer you from earlier, I am not surprised. I have been investigating from the beginning and now I have solved it. Serena may have killed her, but it only happened because of you.” said Michael as he pointed his finger at Commissioner James. “Yeah. So what?” said Commissioner James. “I also know that you killed Isaiah Phillips, and you paid him to cause that explosion.” said Michael. “Ah! How do you know that?” said Commissioner James. “I am not answering that. It just goes to show that secrets will someday get discovered and it’s happened here tonight. I wish my beloved wife can tell you that you are busted.” said Michael. “Ha! Come on. She was a monkey. Why aren’t you happy that she’s dead?” said Commissioner James. “I loved her!!” said Michael. Commissioner James looked at Kenan and said, “What are you doing here monkey?” “I am glad that you don’t remember me, but I remember you. I haven’t forgotten watching you being dunked into a sewer. I’m glad that you don’t smell like s**t.” said Kenan as he laughed. “I am going to enjoy ripping out every tooth out of your mouth.” said Commissioner James. “Kenan!” said Michael. And with that, Kenan used his magic to freeze the gunmen, Commissioner James and Daniel in place. At the same time, the able-bodied prisoners charged at the captors, took their guns and shot them in their heads. Commissioner James was the only one left alive. The captives have aimed their weapons at the lone survivor. “You blasted monkeys.” said Commissioner James. “I wouldn’t be standing there and insulting anyone if I were you. On your knees. Now.” said Michael. “What?” said Commissioner James. Michael then had pulled out his handgun and shot Commissioner James in both of his ankles, making him do what he said. “I said get on your knees.” said Michael as he approached Commissioner James, slapped his gun out his hand and disarmed him of any other weapons. “Why? Why didn’t you just kill me?” said Commissioner James. “Because you and I are going to continue our chat. When you don’t give me answers I will shoot you. I won’t kill you though. It will be at non vital areas.” said Michael. “Okay!! Let’s talk.” said Commissioner James. “Why did you kill my wife? Talk now.” said Michael as he aimed his gun at Commissioner James. “Because I wanted you to be taught a lesson to never protect them.” said Commissioner James. “So, you expect me to just stand there and let an innocent man get punished by the law for nothing?” said Michael. “Yes.” said Commissioner James. “He was doing nothing but walking down the street. Now on to my next question. Why did you kidnap these men?” said Michael. “Because I felt completely disgusted that slavery ended when it shouldn’t have. They don’t deserve to ever be who they really are. They are born on this Earth to serve us.” said Commissioner James. “So, no one has the right to be who they really are? Do you not realize that slavery is over? Those people certainly have the right to make that choice to achieve a life for themselves just like you. You just made it even harder for them. Now my next question, why did you target people from the urban towns like Dorchester, Roxbury and Chelsea?” said Michael. “Because I thought they were easier victims. I thought that since they’re from the ghetto no one would miss them.” said Commissioner James. “You don’t know that. You don’t know if these people’s loved ones aren’t grieving for them being missing. You should never assume that just because these people are from those areas doesn’t mean that that’s all that they ever will be. Like I said before, they have the right to choose that for themselves. Do you have anything else to say?” said Michael. “Yes. Serena told me that she saw your precious monkey rubbing her belly. I’m glad that she’s dead because that monstrosity in her will never be born.” said Commissioner James as he chuckled. Michael and Kenan both gasped as they heard what Commissioner James had said. “She was pregnant?” said Michael. “Yes. Consider her death your punishment for impregnating a monkey.” said Commissioner James. “You call my unborn child a monstrosity?” said Michael. “Yes. A white man with a monkey will only create a straight up monstrosity.” said Commissioner James. And with that, Michael punched Commissioner James in the face knocking him out cold. “Good blow Michael.” said Kenan. “Thanks Kenan. Let’s get out of here.” said Michael as he led the captives back to the secret door while Kenan followed. As the group of escapees headed towards the exit, they heard the loud sound of footsteps on the stage. Michael looked at the stage and he noticed that it was the cult leader, Duncan James. “You really want to be a hero badly. Don’t you?” said Master James. Michael looked back at Master James and noticed that he was the same age as he was from the last time he saw him. “What are you?” said Michael. “You catch on quick that I am not human. You’re very perceptive for someone who snuck in here twice.” said Master James. “How the hell do you know that?” said Michael. “I had cameras in that passageway back then just like I do now. As my grandson have said, those monkeys can’t leave.” said Master James. “I will take you down just like I did with your pathetic grandson.” said Michael as he pointed his handgun at Master James and opened fire at him. Fortunately for Michael the gunshot successfully hit his target right in the head. “Yeah!! Great shot Michael!” said Kenan. “Thanks now let’s get out of here.” said Michael as he opened the door. At the same time, Master James laughed out loud. “Did you really think you won?” said Master James as he got back up on his feet. Michael looked back and saw Duncan standing there. The gunshot wound healed and the shrapnel from the bullet landed on the floor. “He’s a demon. A very evil one.” said Kenan. “A what?” said Michael. “A demon. A fallen angel. He came to Earth to wipe out humanity.” said Kenan as he stood in front of Michael. Master James’ eyes turned black, and he said, “You also catch on quick Time Guardian. I’ve heard about you from Lady Satan.” “Since you know about me then give me your name.” said Kenan. “I am Malphas. The demon of Ruin.” said Master James as a span of large black wings sprouted from his cloak. “Michael get the captives out of here now.” said Kenan. “I can’t. You’re not facing him alone.” said Michael as he aimed his gun at Malphas. “This foe is beyond you. Now go!!” said Kenan. “Okay! Come on guys let’s go!!” said Michael as he led the captives out of the secret door and scaped the building. When the captives reached the door, they dropped their rifles, pushed and trampled on the frozen security guard and broke the Old State House doors. They screamed out of excitement. “We’re free!!” said Matthew. Even though the captives had escaped, the moment of peace was interrupted by Malphas crashing right through the Old State House. Kenan followed Michael and the others and came out of the wrecked building. “Kenan you’re alright.” said Michael. “Yeah. Like I said I will take Malphas down. You protect the captives.” said Kenan as he whistled. And with that, a white unicorn appeared out of the sky. “A unicorn?!!!” said Michael and the others. “This is my companion, Priscilla. I will be right back.” said Kenan as he mounted on Priscilla’s back, and it flew after Malphas. Michael couldn’t help but watch as the two began to battle. The rescue of the prisoners may have been a success, but the real fight has commenced.