Chapter 6: Aletheia and Apate

It rolled until I realised. 

It was Yata's head, but he was still in front of me. I quickly spin around, firing bones at the enemy. It was unsuccessful. He was protected by armor. The DNA ability I took from Katarina was of no use to me. At the same moment, he launched a counterattack. The leg, enhanced by the power of the jet that was attached to it, moved towards my abdomen. I used her ability again and formed a bone shield. The impact was so powerful that it shattered all the bones, but my DNA ability was in line with hers, they bonded or rather were fused. Full control of the body and great ability to regenerate. I could also regenerate bones at high speed. The only problem was the pain I felt, both during breaking and regeneration.      

   "Go back! You can't defeat him!" Yata breaks through. 

 A shadow suddenly formed behind the armored man and stabbed him in the neck. The place of the back armor and the helmet had a space that had to be free to ensure free movement. Tendons were probably another weak point of these armors with great defensive capability. This elite military fell in front of me. There were no more enemies, but...       

   "Yata, you're going to have some explaining to do!" I shouted with my back still facing him.      

   "Nyuck, nyuck, nyuck! You got me!" then, he paused.

I turned, his body fell on mine as he was on the stairs and I was under them. I held him tight.      

   "He's tired from the massive deaths he experienced," Yata said from behind me.   

   "Are you the fake one then?"               

   "Fake? You say that like you once met the real one."    

  "What do you mean?"   

  "Yata Alpha," he said while pointing at the one I held. "I am Yata Beta," he continues. 

Then, he came closer to me, looking at me strangely. I couldn't make out what was going through his mind.  

       "The only time we saw Yata was when he created us. Relax, Yata Alpha is the closest thing to a real Yata. We'll continue the story elsewhere. It's time to go. The elite unit is already on their way since they haven't had any feedback for a few minutes . Take Alpha and lead me." 

We hurried to my house. Beta was sure no one was following us. There is a strong possibility that he had other Yata around who were getting rid of the elite troops. I lived few kilometres from Yata, so it took us only 25 minutes to go to my place. Our city is small after all. Bijeljina had an area of ​​only 732.08 km² with about 103 thousand inhabitants. My house was in the suburbs, so it was easy to spot suspicious things and people who were not common in the neighborhood. We entered my house, then my room. When I put Yata in my bed he woke up, but he's weak. 

"This bed..."  Yata began, "it smells like you."

 He's the only idiot to say that  after everything that's happened. Yata Beta rested his finger on the receiver in his ear.     

    "You may enter now."

 Three people entered my room. What shocked me and made me feel like never before was the fact that every single person was  Yata.   

 "Nyuck, nyuck, nyuck!" 

    "Nyuck, nyuck, nyu!   

  "Nyucky, nyuckuh!" 

This third one was different from the others.   

      "The clone of clones is 80% weaker than the clone. The strongest clone is 20% weaker than the original," Beta shouted. So they are clones.   

      "You know what to do," Beta said. 

Real Yata, no. Yata Alpha began to undress. After a bit of torture due to weakness he was completely naked. The other three approached him. Their bodies started to melt and the only thing you could hear was their "Nyuck, nyuck, nyuck!" which gave another touch of creepiness to this scenario. A lot  arms and legs were sticking out of Yata since he started slowly absorbing them. It looked like a horror movie.     

    "This is necessary for Alpha to recover," Beta said.

    "According to your hierarchy, where do these three belong?" I asked.   

  "Them? They're not even strong enough to break into the hierarchy." It was a huge shock knowing that they were deadly in combat, but not strong enough to enter the hierarchy. So how strong is Alpha? Also, the real Yata. All this was a lie, and I never saw Yata in my life? I have to be sure before I jump into the conclusions.  

   "Did I ever meet the real Yata?"     

   "Actually, I don't know the answer to that question. I have no memories from college or memories of the first two years of being in an elite unit which means I was created after that.  You can ask Alpha when the fusion is over."       

    "Okay, then can you tell me more about Yata? I didn't even know he had a DNA ability."      

    "He tried to keep anyone from finding out. I'm not allowed to spread much information, and also the real Yata hears our every word. Even if I say something wrong, he can kill me in second."     

    "Is his ability so strong that he can control every clone as if they were still part of his body?"     

    "Almost, but there is one anomaly in all of this."   

      "Anomaly?"  

   "One clone that the real Yata can't control. A Yata that could destroy any plan we have."       

  "Does it belong in the hierarchy?"      

   "Unfortunately."  

     "Which tier in the hierarchy?"       

    "The last, the weakest, Yata Omega."     

 . "If he's the weakest, then it won't be a problem to get rid of him, right?"  

   "I already told you he's an anomaly. This one managed to kill three clones above it's rank in the hierarchy; 

Kappa, Upsilon, Sigma. 

There is another anomaly on our side, currently trying to find Omega, along with another clone that is not an anomaly."      

   "Done!" Alpha shouted. Looks like the fusion is complete.     

"Yata approved their bet. We have a mission to protect them for 7 days. The performance is in 7 days, and during that time you will have to get us the names and surnames of all the children there, just in case. It was necessary to check everyone for Katarina's safety." Beta turned to Alpha.     

    "Are you okay now?"   

    "Totally, nyuck, nyuck, nyuck!" Yata said as he put away the wardrobe that had fallen from the clones he had absorbed.   

     "Time to go, I have a place to be. Niksha, try to find out all you can before it's too late.Now, Alpha, allow me to leave.  

   "You can go now, Beta." Even though they are the same person, one could see the respect for higher ranking person. A call broke the silence. 

Call from Katarina. I got her number today before all this shit happened.    

 "Hello, Kaća!" 

...

 ... 

    "Yeah, everything for you." 

... 

...

I checked on Alpha, but he looked like he's gonna vomit.

 ... 

...  

   "See you in hour then! Bye!" 

...   

  "Okay, now. Yata, you can use the guest room. If you need anything, call me.           I have to meet with Katarina right now."   

  "Understood. Make sure to get all information you can! Bye, bye! Nyuck!"

 I left my house and hurried towards the Cultural Center. I went there on foot since I didn't have a car, nor did I want to call a taxi because it was the easiest way for the organization to follow us. The thing about the organization in smaller countries is that due to the lack of efficiency, they cannot follow us all, which does not give the central part of the organization a sufficient amount of information. The case is different in countries that hold power which makes them central parts of the organisation. Only this inefficiency that leads to a lack of information in weaker states is the only thing that prevents the leaders of the organization from becoming Laplace's demon. 

  "Nikola is sick, so he couldn't come. He'll probably be better by tomorrow. Hi kids, I'm Nicola's dad.My name is Niksha. I have heard so much about you guys, but I don't know who is who now. It would be great if you could all introduce yourself to me now." 

The children started to introduce themselves, but then I saw that Marko was missing. It wasn't very significant because I already knew his full name.The kids explained to me that they had a surprise party planned for the older group after the competition was over. I agreed with the idea and promised that Nikola would come. After that, I said goodbye to Katarina and the children. Then, I left the dance room.     I sent a message with the names to Yata as soon as I got out of the room. I came out of this black building and started walking while looking at my phone. I was waiting for a message from Yata, in case Katarina is in danger I am not far from her and I can still help her. 

Suddenly, 

someone appeared in front of me. He had a hoodie on him so I couldn't see his face. Then, for whatever reason, he revealed himself and I recognized him immediately. 

It was Yata.  

       "Which one are you exactly hahah?" I laughed sourly.

 Yata just laughed in a way I had never heard before. It gave me the chills. At that moment, the message came to me. It was from Yata.  

   Other kids are fine, but...  

   The identity of Marco Erich does not exist.