The Zetta Sonic
S2 - (Winter) Dim Light

Jayden gets a call from Alex due to Willy's spontaneous idea. Though at that time, he was just about to start a communication relationship with their superior, Nadira. In theory, Nadira was the supreme ICPA leader in their continent of Sinde. The Zetta Sonic Special Force is under his direct control, not the ICPA of the country.

Rarely did Nadira call them at that hour. Usually, Nadira contacts at night. If he contacts you during office hours like that, there's only one reason. Emergency mission.

Together with Emil and Tiger, Jayden gathered in their command room. None of them sat. The three were more than happy to see Nadira from the top floor of the command room. They could see the faces of Nadira and Henrietta behind him clearly. Their images felt contrasting in the dimly lit room.

“You must have known why I called.” Nadira makes a pouting face. His face was never friendly when contacting them to convey the mission. Mission means trouble. “Emil?” Nadira seemed to give their new members a chance to answer. Like a teacher testing a student.

“Aircraft accidents.” Emil raised his shoulders. “That's a regular plane. Not a fighter plane. Location of fall near ICPA laboratory, Torado.”

Nadira did not look impressed even though the answer was partially correct. “The plane that crashed was an ICPA plane. The pilot, Smith, was also an official member of the ICPA. He's bringing supplies for the Torado Lab. Smith had reported a problem with his engine before he lost contact in a storm.”

For certain things, ICPA does not only use their advanced aircraft. Some missions, such as this freight forwarding, use regular planes. Although there are some additional features in it.

“So, it was purely an accident, not an attack?” jayden asked as he rubbed his chin.

“Should not.”

“Then? Does it have anything to do with us?” Jayden asked again. “Lab Torado is not the laboratory where professor Otto created Dragon Blood, ‘kan?”

“Not. It was just a regular lab with regular researchers as well who loved bears. Many of them take year-end leave. So do our agents.” Nadira scolded. “And, somehow, since the appearance of Zetta Sonic, the number of crimes has increased instead of reduced. Our agent is busy.”

As an ICPA member, red dates are not a big deal. They are required to keep working because crime does not follow the holiday. Instead, each member has a leave with a fairly long duration. Most of them take it at the end of the year. To avoid a shortage of agents, the ICPA has strict rules on this.

However, as Nadira said, the number of crimes in various parts of the world actually increased. ICPA leaders are racing to find ways to tackle crime. The criminals are getting more sophisticated. In Sinde, for example, there is Filip Shah and his killer robot. This led the ICPA to think of various ways to create special-capable agents.

“You need a rescue team?” Jayden squinted his eyes.

So far, the main task of ICPA is to prevent crimes that occur in accordance with its length. The International Crime Prevention Agency. The rescue mission was not included in their main task though it was not impossible.

Nadira nodded again.

Before answering, Emil had already replied. “He found the rescue team. He wants us. Rescue team. Found the plane wreckage. Evacuating Smith. Covering the secrets of the plane and the Torado.” lab

This time, Nadira smiled broadly. Not a pretty smile but enough could make his subordinates feel a little more relieved. “I like this kid. Your name is Emil, ‘kan? Jayden chose a competent person to replace Caitlin.”

Tiger laughed instead. “Very good joke!”

“I'm not kidding!” Nadira's smile vanished like smoke. It filled the command room. Tiger instantly shut his mouth, flinching. This made Nadira sigh again. “Listen well, I was dizzy because of the limited stock of agents. We can't just send agents there. We have to create our own SAR team. You guys.”

“It's very clear, ‘kan? You have the most adequate equipment among the other ICPAs. You can complete this mission much faster than the others. It's already! Don't ask any more. Henrietta will send you the details. I want you to leave in six hours.”

Hearing that, replace Emil sighed. “It's a weekend. Time watch. Reads. Listening to music.”

“Newly a few minutes, you have made my taste of joy reduced, agent Emil!” sahut Nadira's. “Be quiet and help Jayden set all.”

“Wait a minute!” sahut Jayden's. “Alex not here.”

“Then, pick him up!”

Most missions are completely unpredictable. Alex was used to sudden calls. Nadira himself actually as much as possible only assign Alex for heavy duty. Zetta Sonic doesn't need to take care of simple missions that ordinary agents can handle. He better focus on the big mission. In addition, Nadira as much as possible to cover Alex's secrets from his friends and family. If Alex's father finds out his son's double identity, there could be a war between the two ICPAs.

“Alex just called me. He was at his friend's house. It's school holidays for them. They even planned a Christmas Eve party.” Jayden began to explain.

“Just get to the point before I run out of patience.”

Hearing this, Tiger approached while relaxing his fingers. Nadira often makes Tiger an extension of his hand. When he felt the need to give a little lesson to other agents, Nadira just ordered the former wrestler. Tiger will do exactly as Nadira requests.

Jayden shifted a little, just in case. “It's just a simple mission, right? A rescue mission. You asked for this Special Force just because we have better equipment not because of the Zetta Sonic. There is no threat of criminals there. Am I right?”

“It looks like I'm starting to understand where this conversation is going, Jayden.”

Jayden nodded slowly. “I thought, we don't need a Zetta Sonic there. So, why don't we let Alex get a vacation? He's been working hard the last few months. We have not even explained in detail his rights as an agent.”

Nadira pulled herself slightly away from the screen. He cupped his hands together, brought them to his lips, thinking. There was a short pause until Nadira spoke again. “Alright, I agree. Maybe we don't need the Zetta Sonic. Alex doesn't have to come this time. Professor Otto is also on leave. I don't think he'd like it if we acted with Zetta Sonic without his knowledge.”

“So, we'll go four?”

“Fourth with doctor Vanessa. Right.”

Jayden nodded.

Emil interrupted. “Nby the way. What supplies did the plane bring?”

Nadira's reply came quickly though not something Jayden expected. His words were not an answer at all, it was precisely something that made the three people in the room fret. “I won't ask if it's you.”