Chapter 11

“hello?” jake

He was now over the phone with general bruce, where it was now 4pm in the afternoon, just in time when the store has lesser customers.

"Hellu jake, its general bruce here. I thought that i needed to apologize for our president."

"Oh, i see. And then?"

"He has been a jerk lately, so i thought i need to apologize to you for his actions during the event."

"I cant say i forgive him, but its true though, he has been a jerk lately. Maybe even worse than tramp."

"I really cant say something to you aside from my apology. Anyways, pride is nothing compared to doing the right thing, right?"

"Yes, exactly true. Glad you are a humble person general."

"Well, we will need you in the coming days though."

"What do you mean?"

"I cant say yet, but maybe in the coming days, the US military might need your help."

"What happened to natasha anyways?"

"Top secret. Im not in position right now to tell you any information about her."

"Why cant i ask the whereabouts of my own student?"

"Even if she may be your student, once the file has been deemed confidential, there is absolutely no way for even me to tell anyone."

"I see. While i will respect that, for now, i do hope that she is alright."

"Yes, she is fine."

"Basically, i dont trust your new president. Hes too bias against us mutants, or maybe even with hybrids."

"Me too--"

*ring*

"Thats from our stores phone, let me get this. Or would there be anything else you need?" Jake

"Nope, bye for now." Bruce said before he cut the line

"Hello?" Jake said as he picks up the landline

"Jake burns! So glad you picked up!"

"What? What happened?"

"Its president rick, hes been kidnapped!"

"What?!"

"Yes, and by a flying dragon!"

"Who is this again? And lets calm down first and collect the info. Tell me what happened."

"This is general tuba by the way, and this all happened when the president was about to go home for the day, in his car. Until a red dragon kidnapped him!"

"I get it, so where is he now?"

"Up in the malacanang building rooftop, saying he wants you, or else the president shall literally fall!"

"There are absolutely many who would like to challenge me, but this is the first time that--"

Tuba cuts him off, "never mind being impressed or something, please get here and resolve things before its too late!"

"Is the media there already?"

"What?! The president is being held hostage and--"

Jake cuts him off, "general, lets be calm first. Im just asking a question whether this issue has been publicized or not."

"Alright then, there are at least some civilians who are taking shots and posting it on social media."

"Hahh.. alright then, let me get there in about 5-15 minutes tops, i have to ask permission from my parents to go first."

"What?! At this age, you still--"

Jake cuts him off, "dont get me wrong general, im still helping my parents run a shop here."

"Oh, ok then. Just get here as soon as you can, alright?" Tuba said before cutting the line

"Mom, dad, i have to go." Jake

His parents were now near him, where they overheard him while they were working at the store. His dad was cleaning while his mom was at the back, while ai and paipai were busy with tending to the display.

"Whats the matter now?" Jacob

"Its president rick, he has been held hostage by a dragon, i need to save him." Jake said getting out of the counter

"I see. I thought it was that jerk president paul who needs saving." Jacob

"Nope, his pride is even more than that, as his disgust in mutants are." Jake said as he was walking towards the door. "Ai, paipai, will go to kill some monsters for now."

"Yes, you go break a leg out there!" Ai said as paipai agrees

With that said, jake then got out of the store and flew towards the malacanang. Then after a few minutes of flying there, he finally arrived at the scene.

"Who are you and what have you done?!" Jake said as he descended in front of the dragon

"It seems that i was misinformed about you, jake burns." The dragon said as jake descended to the roof

"Jake, i have actually negotiated between a monster!" Rick said being excited

"Yes, since dragons are a noble specie of monsters. But im guessing from what you said that you are not what you seem." Jake

"Your sharp." The dragon said before he transformed back to jahid, all naked

"What do you want? And why are you doing this?" Jake said rubbing his temple

"Jake burns, i want to challenge you right now, if you may be worthy." Jahid

"Challenge?! But right after what i showed you what really happened to ibrahim haharem and jonah sanders, you still--"

Jahid cuts him off, "i mean no disrespect president, but my fight is with him."

"It seems that talking my way out of it isnt an option." Jake

"Is there any way to just talk about this? You already know the death of your father, why are you persistent in fighting?" Rick

"Wait, father?" Jake

"Yes, my name is jahid and my father is ibrahim haharem, which does not matter now. What matters now is that if your worthy or not!" Jahid said before he transformed again to a dragon

"Cant we just change the battleground first?" Jake said as jahid transforms

"What do i do now jake?!" Rick said as jake runs towards rick to save him and got him down from the building with his lightning speed

"Stay safe, thats what I need for you now.” jake said while looking at the dragon

“alright, you better also win this jake.” rick said as the PSG swarms in to guard him and take him away

“your fight is with me kid!” jake said before the dragon was about to fire an energy blast from its mouth

When the energy blast was fired on jake, jake escaped using lightning speed towards the roof again, where the dragon also guided the energy blast towards jake. Jake then ran towards the dragon at lightning speed and did an uppercut at the dragon, which also deflected its energy blast upwards, where it hit a planes wing.

“damn it!” jake said as he flew towards the descending plane

Then with electromagnetism, he controlled the plane to land towards the nearest airport possible, but he got distracted by the dragon pushing him towards the skies.

“your fight is with me jake! don’t get distracted!” jahid said in human form, where he now have wings and horns

Jahid then lets go of jake at high altitudes, right above the clouds.

“why are you doing this anyways kid?” jake shouted as they were at some distance

“to see if you are worthy jake burns! And to see who is right!” jahid said before he fired another energy blast from his mouth

“like I said, why are we fighting in the first place?!” jake said as he evaded the attack

“this is a matter of pride! Now fight me!” jahid said before firing another energy blast

“pride is nothing compared to doing the right thing kid! So stop all this nonsense!” jake said as he evaded the attack again

“there are some things that I take pride in jake burns! And never will I stop!” jahid said before firing again

“damn it! Why are you just so hard headed?!” jake said as he evaded again

“you cant evade forever jake burns!” jahid said before firing again

“thats why I will do this instead!” jake said before evading the attack and flying forward at lightning speed

Then with a lightning uppercut, he directed that energy blast towards space, where a satellite was hit. Then with lightning punches at lightning speeds he delivered all those punches towards jahids face, before jahid transforms again to dragon form.

“like I would let you!” jake said as he charged on forwards to make more lightning punches directly at jahids chest as he automatically heals. “this wont end at all!”

And then with jakes right hand charging with some lightning at the side, he just threw some lightning punches with his left hand towards the transformed dragon, which the dragon now grew as big as a 6 story building

“if your unleashing your full power, then so shall I.” jake said before the dragon fired again

With jakes full power, he then unleashed a very powerful lightning punch which he had charged from the storm clouds formed right below. With the very powerful lightning punch, he overwhelmed the dragon, and made a hole in its stomach. With the dragon losing strength, its gigantic form slowly disappears and disintegrates, to show jahid falling from the skies and into the pasig river. And as jake using his full power in that blast, which also almost reached the moon and almost took out some satellites, it made him tired that he also fell from the skies. And while free falling, jake conserves power during the fall by not using any at all, which he manage also to save jahid in the nick of time before he went directly to the water.

“sir, are you alright?” jake said as he descends with jahid on his shoulder

Jake then descends towards the small park right at the front of the malacanang, where they were waiting and watching from the ground

“yes, thanks to you. But this fight has done quite the damage to government property.” rick said as jake touched the ground

“yes, I know. Oh yeah, how was the plane?” jake

As jake was about to fly again, leaving jahid behind, he saw jade called out.

“i have taken care of that bro!” joy said as she descends as well

“really?” jake said as joy touched the ground as well

“yes, it was a close call. Good thing I was there to back you up.” joy

“in any case, what should we do with him?” rick said referring to jahid

As jahid was now unconscious and in human form, they were now able to see the power stone right at his forehead.

“there is basically no other choice, but to do this.” jake said before pulling the power stone out of jahids forehead

With the stone out of his forehead, he then spurted blood out of his head, which made a mess out of jakes torn out shirt. With that done, jake then slowly let jahid lie down on the grass.

“first aid! Now!” rick said to the PSG

“what are you going to do with the stone bro?” joy said as jake raises the stone up high where everyone can see it

“you know, dragons are benevolent creatures, as the legends say. Though it is sometimes only man who makes a big deal out of dragons, specially in the west.” jake said as he charges the stone

“what are you doing bro?!” joy said, reaching out to jake but was shocked a bit due to the electrical charges around him

“just watch me.” jake said as the stone glows once more and properly transforms into the alpha dragon.

As the alpha dragon was formed, which she was a 8 feet tall red dragon, everyone except jake was on high alert. Then the alpha dragon transforms into human form, after viewing the situation. She was a brunette with white skin and horns, and also naked.

“jake burns, the boy there has shared so much of his memories and conviction with me, so we basically share a bond.” she said as she walked towards jahid

“what are you doing?! stop right there!” they said as she nears them

“wait, first of all, what should we call you. And second, what are you going to do?” jake said as he stopped her by grabbing her arm

“it will be up to you on what you shall name me, and what I am just going to do is save the boys life.” she said before jake lets go

“what are you doing bro?! you let a naked woman, which is a dragon, let loose!” joy said as she goes to jake

“no worries joy, shes not here to harm.” jake said as she holds jahid in her arms

With jahid now in her arms, she leans forward to give some of her energy towards jahid in order to convert him into one of her dragons.

“wait, what is she doing?!” rick said as the transfer made some flash of light

“shes reviving the kid, although she made him as another dragon.” jake said before the process was finished, and the hole in his forehead disappeared

“say what?!” they said before she left jahid back to the PSG

“here, take him. He still has many things to answer for.” she said as she hands jahid over

“can someone get her any clothes?!” rick said as the crowd drew attention towards them

“lets all go to the palace once more, so that we can discuss things better.” jake said as they all agree

With the dragon lady given the jacket of one of the PSG, they then headed inside the malacanang.

“jake, please explain why you did all that?” rick

They were now in his office at the malacanang, where they are to discuss now on what to do with the lady and the kid. As rick was sitting in his chair, the rest were given chairs to sit across the table, while one of the PSG stood beside rick.

“dragons are really a peaceful race or specie, as what athena told me once.” jake said sitting on the chair

“but bro, how can you be certain?” joy said sitting on the chair

“trust me, I have no intention whatsoever on hurting people. Though if people will hurt me, I hurt them back as much.” she said sitting on the chair

“its very inconvenient without knowing her name, what should be her name jake?” rick

“only jake burns is allowed to name me, please note that.” she said

“haha.” jake said with an uncertain smile. “it seems that she has a lot of pride in her. Well, maybe I will name her dragna.”

“why dragna bro? Cant she like have a normal name?” joy

“i kind of thought of the name draco, but shes a woman. So her name must be dragna.” jake
”hahh..” joy and rick said sighing

“then that shall be my name. Dragna, powerful yet elegant.” she said

“im glad you like it.” joy said with an oh well expression

“anyways, now that is cleared, what should we do with the kid and with dragna?” rick

“the kids name is jahid haharem, he is 18 years old and knows about magic. He could be of some use to you.” dragna

“well, you btoh did share a momentary bond right?” jake

“yes, though as momentary as it is, he only wished to fight you to know your strengths and if you are worthy to be his new master.” dragna

“whoa there! Me, a Master?!” jake said as they were surprised

“yes, based on his memories, his family serves the kings and queens of old in iran. And he is the very last son of the family of court magicians as well.” dragna

“really?” joy

“yes, and he is the only child as well. His mother passed away when he was little and he has been taken care of ever since by his relatives, all while his father was busy doing his job.” dragna

“in any case, im the one in charge here, so I get to decide what to do with all of you.” rick

“who is this man?” dragna said to jake, pointing at rick

“hes actually the one in charge of us, meaning hes the king of these lands.” jake

“oh, alright then. Though if hes the king, then what are you jake burns?” dragna

“a hero is what my brother is.” joy said with confidence

“a hero huh, glad to know heros do exist in this world. Anyways, king or whatever, what shall you do with me and jahid?” dragna

“its president rick.” rick said feeling frustrated and stressed

“dont beat yourself up too much sir.” joy said as jake agrees

“i know. But this is actually just the first time im talking to a monster in human form, anyone would be stressed.” rick

“anyways, I suggest that she should learn our ways. What do you say joy if she lives with us for a while?” jake

“what?! and who do you expect to take care of her?--” joy

Jake cuts her off, “calm down joy, its only a suggestion. Also, you always wanted a partner that will help you with your hero work right?”

“yes, but I didn’t anticipate something like this.” joy said rubbing her temple

“i know that mutant applications have been harsh on you miss joy, since you are our main force in the military, but she will become your partner once you accept jakes proposal.” rick

“so that she can live alongside humans this time, what do you say?” jake

“i don’t know, it might be hard training her.” joy

“rest assured, I have already copied all the knowledge of this world from jahids mind. So all thats left is to get used to this new life of mine.” dragna said with a dignified smile

“she seems proper, and i like her, so alright then." Joy

"Ok, we got that covered, now what do we do with the kid? You technically became his master and all." Rick

"Sir, im no master of no one." Jake said really denying his role

"But jake, to him, you are already his master." Dragna

"Oh boy." Jake said with a face palm

"How about just letting him pay for what he has done first, before letting him decide whether to let jake be his master or not?" Joy

"That would be wise." Rick

"Im not even rich, or yet royalty. He technically cant be my underling or anything." Jake said strongly denying

"Alright, i will relay that to him. So, what would you have him do then?" Rick

"So my first and only order, is for him to serve the presidents of this country as an adviser, and to change religions if he wants to." Jake

"So you want me to grant him amnesty?" Rick

"No, not like that. That will be his payment for all the things that he has done." Jake

"Thats fair to me. His unwaivering loyalty shall serve you well president rick." Dragna

"Alright then, i will relay that to him. And as for dragna, we will get your blood, just for documentation and for science." Rick

"Science huh, alright then. I will cooperate as long as its not dangerous." Dragna

"Would that be all? Since i still have to go home and cook dinner with mom." Joy said standing up

"Oh, alright then. Please leave the rest to me, you guys can now go." Rick

"Come with us dragna, i will teach you how to live in the philippines." Joy said as dragna and jake stood

With all that said, they then go back to their homes, just in time for dinner.

"Is everyone here?" Frank

They were now at an unknown location, in europe, where the nazis and other representatives in the underworld have gathered.

"Yes boss." A thug said

"Well then, lets begin the meeting." Frank said as he opens the door.

He was now sitting at the dining room of the house in the woods where he forcefully took from one of the locals.

"What took you so long? We were waiting here for like hours now!" Fu jinjin, the traid rep said

"Well, im not like my brother. Besides, the main star always arrive late right?" Frank

"In this business, everybody is the main star, and you know that right?" Ahmed abdalla, terrorist leader said

"Yeah, kind of like the fact that im the host of this." Frank

"You are now the head of the nazis, so get your act together frank." Arnold augustus, bratva rep said

"Enough about him, lets get started already. My time is wasting here." Fuko kobayashi, yakuza rep

"Chill girl, i know we all are very busy, but lets hear him out first. I can assure you guys its worth it." Greg kilay, cartel rep said smiling

"Anyways, whats the plan? Why are we gathered here today?" Fuko

"In the past, my brothers plan to change the system of this world, of humans, to his better judgement--" frank

Jinjin cuts him off, "Thats his mistake, he didnt include us!"

"In any case, his plan failed, and thats because he didnt have us all with him." Frank

"Yes, his plan really failed." Ahmed

"Which is why im doing this in a different way, and with--" frank

Arnold cuts him off, "with our help? Are you kidding me? If you should call us, call us only for business, not being fodder to demons."

"Im not really intending to release them, since we found that there are some pages in the magic book that are torn off." Frank

"So what did you ask us here for anyways?" Jinjin

"We are here not for revenge, but for treasure." Frank

"Please do explain further, and dont disappoint me." Arnold

"In the magic book, there is a page where it says something about an ancient map to the stars, where the ancients can even cross through stars!" Frank

"And whats in it for us?" Fuko said as they agree

"Dont you guys get it? A new world! We can conquer it and make our own rules!" Frank

"And where is the treasure in that?" Arnold

"If your searching for treasure, you can just conquer a world and you will have all the treasure that you want! If power is what you seek, conquer a planet and you will have power over that planet! So simple yet very difficult to achieve with just one person." Frank

"Now that I think about it." Arnold

"Right? The answer is so simple!" Greg

"Why are you supporting him?" Jinjin

"I am. and like jake burns once said, the answers to life is always simple, its just the process thats difficult." Greg

"You actually read that book?" Arnold

"Yes, we did actually." Greg said, referring to him and frank

"You are here being a bit enlightened, yet you are still doing business in the underworld, why?" Fuko

"Because its our calling, haha!" Greg

"Yeah, because aside from the fact that even we cant escape from this job, its my business and im the only one who can manage my own life." Frank

"Alright then." Fuko said with an oh well expression

"And where did you say this device is located? Can you explain further?" Arnold

"According to the magic book, and the 2 books of the dead, there were ancient beings that visited this world in the past." Frank

"Then? What happened?" Jinjin

"Due to unknown reasons, they disappeared from this world and has gone back to theirs. But they have left a map for the ancients to find them." Frank

"A map, like a treasure map?" Jinjin

"Yes, precisely. Which also means, that they also left a device for the ancients to travel through worlds." Frank

"Just how sure are you?" Fuko

"There is just one way to find out, and that is to follow the first clue to the map." Frank said confidently

“what is the clue that you mention of?” jinjin

“if you all would agree to working for me, then I could share some of the treasures with you guys.” frank

“well, I already agreed to do this with him, so im in.” greg said as the others were in dismay

“what about you guys?” frank said to the others

“i guess im in.” fuko

“im in as well. If there are treasures out there, then I get a share.” arnold

“im out, since there is no greater purpose in this other than conquering other lands.” ahmed

“but isnt that what you guys are also doing? Trying to conquer other places just for your beliefs?” greg

“yes, but--” ahmed

Frank cuts him off, “its still the same as what we will be doing! So, are you in or not?”

“its the perfect chance to show other planets of your beliefs” greg

“For me, im out. The venture is very tempting, but I think we will only join once you have found proof.” jinjin

“oh, if there is that option, then I think me and my group will join also after you found the promised land.” ahmed

“thats fair, since what I need from you guys are just man power and money.” frank

“then, whats our first order of business?” greg

“first off is, go to the first clue, which is said in the books, the city of mesopotamia.” frank

“so we just go to that place and find the treasure right?” arnold

“maybe, and maybe not.” frank

“what do you mean?” arnold

“you see in the movies right? That there might be the possibility of more clues once we go to that place.” frank
”I see. Since this might be a long adventure, I might also--” arnold

Frank cuts him off, ”like I said, what I need are just man power and money. If you cant provide the man power, then just give me the money.”

“alright then, we will give you the money needed for the venture. But what if your just pulling us around a merry go round?” jinjin

“for that, im sure am not doing this just for fun. And im sure your money will be in good hands.” frank

“sorry frank, since they say they will just give you money, thats also what im going to give you as well.” greg

“me too.” fuko

“tch! then its settled, You guys just wait while me and my team will have almost all the treasure.” frank

“thats not what we agreed on frank!” arnold

“yeah, I know. Since you didn’t do all the hard work, its only right--” frank

Arnold then cuts him off with drawing his gun, "Respect us frank, while we are talking to one another."

"I am respecting, its just that im talking about the truth, and nothing but the truth." Frank

"Then also give us some of the treasure when you get it, got it?" Arnold

"No problem, which is why i said me and my team gets almost all the treasure, while you guys only get about 20% maybe." Frank said seriously

"20% is already a good figure." Fuko

"Oh, alright then." Arnold said while keeping the gun. "Then we all will give just enough, about 20% for the worth of such treasures." He said as they agree

"Thats also fine with me. So, everyone will just contribute some money for the venture, and not help us with it." Frank

"Yes, we will just be after the new lands that we would conquer if there is any." Jinjin said with a smirk

"If thats all, then we will now go. I still have a lot to do, so i will give you the money at a later time." Fuko said as they agree

"Hahh.. fine, though for this, i would like to ask for what the yakuza and cartel has, some of their power stones." Frank

"What power stones?" Fuko

"Its right here." Greg said as he took out a secure case.

"Miss fuko, i believe that your people have been informed of this and we talked about it right?" Frank

"Y-yes, we did. But we kinda forgot about it, sorry." Fuko said, sweating bullets

"Alright then.." frank said as he drew his gun and shot fuko at the head. "You know, i just hate liars."

"What did you do?! And what if shes telling the truth?!" Jinjin

"Oh, shes not. Dont worry about it, since i now have the power of telepathy." Frank

"You became a mutant?!" Arnold

"Yes, on my visit to the US one time. And thanks for that mr greg." Frank

"Now that you have jake burns blood on your veins, how does it feel?" Greg

"It feels great! Like i feel the power flowing through my veins." Frank said with an evil laugh

"But isnt telepathy just a low kind of power?" Ahmed

"Yes, under the wrong circumstances. I have all the power i need, which makes me almost invincible now." Frank said with a smirk

"If you feel like being invincible now, you really dont need the money now, do you?" Arnold said laughing

"I still need it of course! Like i said, almost invinsible. I will use the money anyways for buying some mercenaries and an archeologist." Frank

"Alright, i get it. Just messing with ya." Arnold

"Anyways, thats all for now. Since i have to pack and go right now, before some people would interfere." Frank said standing up

With that, they adjourned the meeting and disposed of the body, all before frank flies off to libya.

"With the eyes of the universe, i seek thee! Mesopotamia!" A thug said as he read the magic book

They were now at the sand dunes of libya, where they were going nowhere for 1 whole day, as frank and his men were also each riding jeep.

"Just why havent i thought of such a thing before.." frank was lamenting over the fact

"Sir, you said before that searching the lost city would be a piece of cake, once we have the clue." That thug said

"Shut up jeff, i know its my fault it has come to this." Frank said, referring to the thug who casted the magic spell

"Its jeff sands sir." He said correcting him

"Anyways, are we there yet?" Frank

"Maybe. As this is also the first time im using magic, i dont think--" jeff

Frank cuts him off, "Dont think, just feel it, i think."

"Ugh.. Easy for you to say." Jeff said with rolling eyes

After a few more hours of travel, they finally stopped and end up in the middle of the desert, where the area is filled with sand dunes.

"As far as i can see, its only sand dunes! There are no entrances of sort to any lost city!" Frank

"Thats weird, i could have bet that it was here, since the finding spell pointed me to this location." Jeff

"So, what are we waiting for? Lets search by foot." Frank

"Are you crazy? And under all this sun." Jeff

"Yeah, maybe i am. If that would lead us to the lost city, then so be it!" Frank said with confidence as he got off the jeep

"Alright then." Jeff said with an oh well expression

"What did the book say?" Frank

"It says: those who seek the new world must follow west from the pyramids, and those who find the 4 points of the hidden city, one can enter through the points towards the city." Jeff

"West of the pyramids only means libya, but finding these 4 points or entry ways, will prove difficult." Frank

"Lets search the area, how about it sir?" Jeff

"Yes, we should do that." Frank said before looking at the men behind. "Search the perimeter! Maybe of about a kilometer radius from this point! Those who find this so called entry ways must report right away!"

"Yes sir!" They all said

With that, they then spread out towards north, south, east, and west, with frank and jeff going at the north.

"Hey sir, you think we will find that lost city?" Jeff said as they were walking by the sand

"Yes we will, just believe in it!" Frank

"Sir, why do you go so far as to search this desert?" Jeff

"Its because im not like my brother, and im finding my own way of doing things." Frank

"Which led you to this treasure hunt, am i right?" Jeff

"Yes. With this, i can control and create my own world, outside of this world." Frank

"Good choice, if you can find this lost world." Jeff

"I will, i have to--" frank said before they stepped into a whirl pool of sand

"Whoa!" They shouted as they fell into the whirl pool of sand, sinking

"Jeff, use some magic to get us out of here!" Frank shouted as they were sinking

"Cant!" Jeff

"Cant you do something like a bubble of air around us?!" Frank

"Yes, i can!" Jeff said before he casted the spell in his mind

With the spell casted, jeff was only able to save himself and frank during all the chaos, where they were taken to an underground cavity where sand is stored like an hour glass.

"Where are we now?" Frank said after they got out of the sand

"I think we just found your lost city sir." Jeff

They were now standing at the north entrance of the lost hidden city of mesopotamia, where all the buildings were made of carved stone which lasted for centuries, and at the center of the hidden city lies some kind of obelisk. Meanwhile, back in the philippines, jake was now at his home watching TV with the whole family.

*ring*

"Hello?" Jake answered the call on his phone

"Hello jake, this is general bruce speaking. This is an emergency."

"What is it sir? And arent you calling the wrong number for this?"

"Yes i know, and the US president doesnt know about this."

"Well, what is it?"

"We recently have intel that one of our agents have died during an operation--"

Jake cuts him off, "condolences. But like i said, arent you calling the wrong number here?"

"Hear me out first. There has been recent activity from the nazis."

"But arent the nazi leader already imprisoned in the lamp? And kept safe?"

"Yes, but the organization itself didnt fall. What fell was just the leader, which was replaced by another named frank sanders, his brother."

"I see, and what does this have to do with me?"

"Well, we need your help. It seems that one of our agents has been killed trying to infiltrate a gathering of the underworlds leaders. And during the mission, our camera tranceivers in her clothes found that frank was searching for a new world to conquer."

"So what? Does he believe that he could open a portal to another world? When the technology is forbidden to be built and too big that it would stand out?"

"I know, but hes really going after ancient lost civilizations just to find that tech!"

"You really think that i believe that such tech exists? And note, that none of your mind controlling devices wont work on me."

"Its not that jake, and rest assured, i wont do something like that. And i havent been entirely honest with you, though the info itself would be classified top secret."

"Hahh.. you think aliens exist now?"

"Yes, thats the secret."

"I know aliens exist, but if the universe is still young, then there wouldnt be aliens that would visit this planet for--"

Bruce cuts him off, "What im about to tell you is classified top secret, and tell only those around you now. Do you accept?"

"Alright then, if i accept, whats in it for me?"

"I believe in one of your teachings that information is power right? So would you rather be ignorant about this jake?"

"Hahh.. fine. I accept. Whats this information that proves to be so very important?"

"In the roswell crash in 1947, there is actually an alien that we encountered. And as we call it crash, the truth was that the event was a meeting where the aliens wanted to meet with the leader of this country. At first, the white house didnt believe when the mayor of that town himself called, but we eventually believed him after meeting the actual alien! The files are down in the most secret facility in the US, so i cant quite get a hold of it under normal circumstances. But it does prove that there are aliens who visited our ancestors centuries before christ!"

"And you believe that these aliens have actually left some of their tech to these ancient civilizations right?"

"Yes, i believe so." Bruce said in a serious tone

"I would really like to laugh, but it seems that you may be telling the truth."

"What made you say that?"

"My power is lightning right? So i can also control electricity in many ways."

"Alright, i will trust you with this info. And in any case, it seems that the info that we got from that agent is that frank and his men are going to find the lost city of mesopotamia."

"Whoa, seriously?"

"Yes, seriously. We had the magic book being implanted with a tracking device which tells us that they are now somewhere in libya."

"Though is this a formal mission?"

"Unfortunately, no. This is a top secret covert mission authorized by us generals."

"I see. Then come back if you have this as a formal mission being granted by presidents."

"Jake, you know how the US president views mutants right? And what if the fate of the world hangs on the line for this?"

"If the fate of the world hangs on the balance for this, then i would know. Since it will be made as a formal mission for me to execute."

"God damn it jake! And here i thought you were a hero!"

"I am, but im also a citizen of the philippines. I have to stick to the rules so that others will as well. And dont you have your own hero? Who is almost as powerful as me?"

"Damn you jake! Pride is nothing--"

Jake cuts him off, "Dont you use my own words against me. and its not pride im using here, its concern for my student."

"Damn it mr president! If only!--" bruce said before he cuts the line

"What was that for? Anyways, back to watching TV." Jake

"What was that all about?" Ai

"Nah, dont worry about it. Its nothing very important, unless if they made it one." Jake

"What really happened bro?" Joy

"Hahh.. they are keeping a secret as to what really is happening with natasha, so im also not helping them in any way if they get into trouble, unless if the world really needs it." Jake

"I see. Hope shes ok though." Paipai

"Yes, we all do." Joy said as they agree

After that, they continued to watch TV on the couch, as a family.

"Whoa! This is great! Its all ancient mesopotamian language and yet, its all intact through time!" The archeologist said

Frank had jeff made the others come down from above ground using magic, where they are now examining the ancient ruins which all lead to the obelisk like structure at the center.

"Thats great dr gale strom, hope you can lead us to the right path." Frank

They were all now standing around the city center, where gale was decoding the ancient language in te obelisk like structure.

"Yes she will! and u believe you now sir, We really did find the lost city of mesopotamia!" Jeff

"Yes you better." Frank said with confidence as he was proud

"It seems that there is a story being told on the scriptures." Gale

"Talk to me doc, what did you decode?" Frank said as he was near gale the whole time

"It says that: thou must not possess the power to summon the gods, for they are neither good or evil. They seek nothing from thou, only sacrifices." Gale

"So all this time, it was a device calling on to beings from another planet?" Jeff

"Probably. Is there anything more written on that stone?" Frank

"Yes, it says of how the gods themselves go back to their home world, and says nothing of how to defeat them." Gale

"Duh, of course not! How the ancients would just fight them if all they have are sticks and stones." Frank said with a laugh

"Anyways, it says here that there are 3 keys which are divided from 3 leaders, where they all go teir separate paths." Gale

"This might be the key." Jeff said over the skull which was different in shape

The shape of the skull was that protruding towards the back, and with fangs. Which was also guarded by what seems to be the leader of the people of that tribe.

"Yes, thats it! Since it says here about 3 of the gods skulls required to activate the device." Gale

"What should we do sir?" Jeff said to frank

"We collect the keys and open the doors to the new world." Frank

"What?!" They said

"Dont worry, we have magic right? As well as hybrids, mutants, and enhanced. Anyways, these are all ancient, there cant be many of them right?" Frank

"I dont know about that, the ancients did say that the beings are either good or evil. What would they do once they knew of what man has done or something?" Gale

“nonsense! Aliens cant speak our language! Plus they cant hurt us, now that we have all the advances in tech that we need.” frank

“alright then. Though count me out of this.” gale

“dont worry, your services are no longer needed.” frank said as he shot her in the head

“what should we do now sir?” jeff said after he picks up the skull

“we should go to the next place thats written in the stone.” frank said as he signals the men to walk with him out.
”and where is that?” jeff

“i have read her mind, I know where we are going next.” frank

With that done, he left the lost city of mesopotamia, where it was now night time in the surface. After checking with the jeeps, where they checked if they are still functional, they camped for the night before going back to the city in the morning. They then flew towards australia to book a whole cargo ship and crew for the whole trip towards the south pacific.

“captain tod perseus, are we there yet?” frank

They were now at the bridge where they had smooth sailing in the afternoon, towards the middle of the south pacific ocean.

“almost there mr frank, though tell me again on why we are going here, in the middle of the ocean?” tod said as he was on the wheel

“captain, don’t you want to become famous? Like very famous?” frank

“yes, of course I do, under the right circumstances.” tod

“well, this is one way you could get famous. You can just give me a ride and your already famous right?” frank said to jeff

“yes, hes right. Besides, we will be the ones who will go towards the bottom of the ocean.” jeff

“wait, your all treasure hunters right?” tod

“you can also say that.” frank said as he walks towards the door

“but the company did agree with the whole thing, so I got no say to this, since I got this far anyways.” tod

“well, you can leave the discovery to us, no problem.” frank said with a thumbs up

“yeah, we got the drones to do the hard work after all.” jeff

“alright then. Hope you find what you are looking for.” tod

“please do inform us once we get to the center of the south pacific ocean.” frank said before he and jeff exits

After that, frank and jeff goes down to the cargo bay, where a small sub was also present aside from the drone.

“is everything ready?” frank said as they were now at the main deck area

“yes sir. All thats left is to arrive at the place.” said one of the thugs

“good. We invested a large sum for this sub after all, it would better work at 14 thousand feet” frank

“were here!” shouted one of the sailors from just outside the bridge to the people below.

“no wonder it felt like the boat has stopped.” jeff said as frank gave a thumbs up to the sailor

“men, get ready to dive!” frank said now facing the men. “with this new sub, where it can house up to 4 people and with the depth of the south pacific ocean at 14 thousand feet, I see no room for error.”

“if the weather will be fine by then as well.” jeff

“what?! your jinxing us in this trip jeff?” frank

“no, of course not. Haha.” jeff said with a sweat

“anyways, you will be getting the key from down there, got it?” frank said pointing to the sub

“but sir, what if we cant find it?” jeff

“you got 12 hours worth of air in that sub. also, the bridge is equipped with the latest in sonar tech! So it could pick up any kind of bump down under the sea, which is why it has now stopped in this area right? So we are here and have arrived.” frank

“i don’t know about this sir.” jeff

“dont tell me your afraid of water, are you?” frank

“no, but im afraid to die in the ocean. You know what they say about subs, its the coffin under the sea once you die there.” jeff

“nonsense! no one says that! You will be one of the 4 people who will get the key for us, alright?” frank said, further pushing jeff to ride on the sub

“alright then. If you say that this is safe, then so it is.” jeff

“men, drop the drones!” frank said after assuring jeff of the mission

“yes sir!” the sailors at the main deck area said

With that said, the sailors then dropped the drones, which then scouted the whole area for anything at 14 thousand feet. Then after hours of searching, they finally found an obelisk like structure under the sea, and further surveyed the area.

“sir! We have found something like the stone we found on libya!” jeff

“yes! I knew it!” frank

“alright then, I will go get it.” jeff said as he gives the remote control to one of the sailors and goes to change to a more comfortable wear

“can you drive that drone?” frank said to the sailor

“nope, I only do sailing. Here is your remote.” that sailor said as he gave the remote back to frank and left

“im a bit bad with games and stuff, if only brother was here.” frank said after he looked at the remote, which was also like what you can see in a normal remote control, only with more buttons.

After that, jeff and his team dive towards where the drone stopped, using the sub that they carried. Then upon arriving towards the obelisk like structure, which is made out of stone, they then begin their search for the skull or the key.
”have you found anything on radar? Any anomolies?” jeff

There were now about 4 people on the sub, one to drive, one to check on the sonars, one to check on communications, and the leader which is jeff.

“nope, not on any side as of yet.” one of the men said

“have you found it? Over.” frank said over the line

“no, not yet, over.” said one of the men

“alright, please do continue.” frank

“jeff, I see something in the sonar readings!” one of the men over the sonars said

“alright, lets go there.” jeff

“but jeff, its located at a trench! Can we really make it through?” said that man over the sonars

“yes we can! Lets go now and pick up the item, so that we can go back home.” jeff

“alright, here we go.” said the driver

After that was said, they now dive towards inside the trench, where they found the skull at the bottom.

“yes! Lets now grab it and go home.” jeff
”ok then.” the driver said as he also operates the arms for the sub

After carefully picking up the skull, they then began to rise back from the depths of the ocean.

“this is frank, do you now have the item?” frank said over the line

“yes, and we are going back as soon as we can!” said the man on the comms

“hurry up! A storm is almost upon us!” frank
”roger that.” jeff

After that was said, they cut off the line and hurried back towards the surface. Then when they surfaced above water, they found that they were about some distance away from the ship, and they rode towards the ship just in time.

“where is the skull?” frank said after the sub was successfully lifted up from the sea

“here it is.” jeff said as he now walks towards him

“whoa, now this is a treasure.” frank said, now holding the skull

“lets go back now, before the storm hits us!” jeff

“oh yeah, right. Jeff, lets go now to the bridge.” frank said as jeff agrees. “men, lets prepare to go back.”

“yes sir!” they all said

After that, frank then heads towards the bridge to order the captain to go back, pronto. Then after a few more hours, they arrived back at the port of sydney where they immediately exited the place. And now at the morning, they then took the flight towards peru for the next key.

"Jake, we need to talk." Dragna said as she came from the front door

They were now at the house where they were watching TV while emma was preparing lunch, as it is a sunday, where dragna just came back from travelling

"What is it dragna? And where have you been?" Jake

"More importantly, jake, you need to come with me right now." Dragna

"What is it? Whats the rush?" Joy

"Its an emergency, where all life depends on it." Dragna said with a serious face

"Well, i would like to ignore and watch TV along with the family, but it seems you are for real." Jake

"Yes, you cant let yourself be ignorant after hearing us talk." Dragna said as she pulls him out of the couch

"Wait, where are you guys going?" Emma said as she came from the kitchen

"Somewhere urgent." Dragna

"Urgent or not, you both should eat lunch while your here." Emma

"But this is--" dragna said before her stomach grumbled.

"I think lunch is essential right?" Emma

"Yeah, join us for lunch for now dragna, before you pull jake into some trouble." Jacob

"Hmm.." dragna said as she thought hard. "Alright then, but we should go right after lunch."

"Shall we go too?" Ai said while she and paipai were on the couch as well

"No, you both stay here. Your both 12 months pregnant, so its only a matter of time before you girls might give birth." Dragna

"But whats so important that you have to drag jake on a sunday?" Paipai

"Hahh.. I will just discuss it to you all over lunch then." Dragna said, before going to the kitchen. "Let me also help."

"I wonder what she might have meant by emergency, right bro?" Joy

"Yeah, we will only know during lunch on what she meant." Jake

After that, they then had lunch where dragna explained what the fuss is going on about. Meanwhile, back with frank and company..

"Is your finding spell working?" Frank

They were now riding on jeeps and trucks towards the general destination for the finding spell, where it was a clear hot morning in the jungle.

"You have already asked me that before sir, and yes, my spell is working. Im even getting the hang of this magic thing." Jeff

"Hahh.. why does it have to be the jungle? I cant stand the jungle." Frank said scratching his arms

He was now carrying a mosquito killer as he was also scratching his arms due to exposure.

"Why? Is it because of the mosquitos?" Jeff

"Yes! They are quite the blood suckers alright. I cant stand them" frank

"So this is why you were in a hurry to buy a portable mosquito killer and lotion on the way." Jeff

"Anyways, concentrate on the spell will you? So that we can get out of this place as soon as possible." Frank

"Sure. So that we can all go home filthy rich right?" Jeff

"Yes, yes. So how much longer do we have to stay on the road?" Frank

"Anytime soon, we will arrive at the place. Dont worry too much about it." Jeff

After a few more minutes,they then arrived at a waterfall with a lake, surrounded by luscious green.

"Come on, we got no time to lose." Frank said as he and his men gets everything they needed from the truck

"What are you in a hurry for sir? We got plenty of time!" Jeff

"Its because we got the time which is why im hurrying up this mission, since i know that the military is probably currently tracking us." Frank

"You really think that they could?" Jeff

"Yes. And my hunches are almost always right." Frank

"So, what now? We got all the stuff out." Jeff

"We all go under the waterfall with the scuba gear that we got. No man shall be left behind." Frank said with confidence

"Nice one." Jeff said as the men also agree

They all then dove under the waterfall, after they changed into their scuba gears, where frank and company witnessed a cave opening under the waterfall. They then entered the cave to find a tunnel leading to somewhere, where they left their scuba gears for now.

"Where do you think this tunnel leads to sir?" Jeff said as they were walking

They were now in a small tunnel where they were walking straight through, with their flares and everything.

"This tunnel will lead us towards that other key, thats what. And you already know that right?" Frank

"Yes, im just remunding myself what i came here for. Haha." Jeff said with a small laugh

"Get yourself together jeff, we are almost there." Frank

"Sir, how do you think you know all this and where we should all go?" Jeff

"Remember, i read minds and communicate with them. So i just read dr gales mind on what she has read so far on the glyphs." Frank

"I see, so thats how. And where are we headed to next?" Jeff

"Nevermind that, we are here!" Frank said as the stopped at a cliff inside a cavern

There was a road by the side of the walls that they also saw, which the cavern was as big as the one in mesopotamia. Where the buildings were the same, all made of stones, and with a temple pyramid at the city center.

"Be careful guys, you wont know what you might find in here." Frank said as they were now going down towards the ancient city

"Sir, what do you think we found at the bottom of the ocean?" Jeff

"Well, since its at the bottome of the sea and abiding by the legends, i think we found the lost city of atlantis." Frank

"Whoa.. and this one would be?" Jeff said as they reached the bottom

"Lets see." Frank said as he shone his flare towards one of the corpses

"Its eldorado?!" Jeff said as he saw gold and silver jewelries on the body

This also excited the men, as they saw the jewelries on dead bodies, as well as a bit of fear since there were spiders, scirpions, and snakes almost everywhere

"What are we waiting for people, lets move towards the city center." Frank

"Yes sir." They all said

After a while of walking towards the city center, there was a temple pyramid where they all climbed up to check.

"Whoa.. Even this temple is made out of gold." Jeff

"Enough with the awe, we are all here for one thing only, am i right?" Frank

"Yes, and thats the last remaining skull." Jeff