The Zetta Sonic
Captured

“So, Caitlin contains?” guess Tiger. “I guess she's not married to Baron.”

[Surely, I wasn't invited.]

“We, J. I wasn't invited either. Come to think of it, of course. We're his enemy now.”

Tiger drove the black SUV as usual. His speed made Cody feel quite nauseous. It wasn't Tiger's fault. It's combination. The tension that peaked after being pointed at by a gun, hearing the lover's debate from the radio, then seeing Alex curled up in pain in the back seat.

“So,” says Tiger again, “we caught Baron?”

[Yes, we caught him. Thanks to Alex's crazy idea of giving Caitlin her spare uniform. In front of my screen right now, I was watching the Baron get into the ICPA special car. Baron will soon be sent to ICPA prison. Separate cell. Isolation.]

“Oh, if only I could see it.”

[You can see the footage later. It's in Jason's memory.]

“How about the bomb?”

[Caitlin forced the Baron to promise not to blow up a single building. He'll give us a list of locations.]

“Quite one Caitlin and we managed to subdue one of the most dangerous criminals in the world. The power of love is terrifying.” Tiger whistling. “You don't even need to downgrade Orion.”

[He's still in the garage. The gorilla robot ruined it! So, I had Fergus fix it while adding some security features.]

“Huh! Always has. Wait broken new updated.”

[By the way, you're quiet Cody. You should be proud of yourself. You helped us catch Baron.]

Cody just nodded.

Tiger immediately guessed. “Mual because tense?”

Cody nodded again.

Tiger laughed too. “Later you will get used to.”

It made Cody sigh. His life will no longer be the same. Cody looked back. Alex curled up with a thick blanket covering his body. He looks sick, very sick. “What is this common?” cody whispered softly while returning his gaze forward.

“No, except on Alex.”

“What really happened to him?”

“Many. I'm not sure if I can tell you. Even if I could, I'm not sure if you'd understand.”

Cody didn't answer anymore.

“Sleep! You need it.”

Tiger's right. Cody, Alex, everybody. They deserve a good night's sleep after what happened. The baron has been caught. They can breathe a moment.

While circulating his gaze, Alex found a large glass partially covered by a light yellow curtain. There is no complicated set of equipment, green striped ceilings, let alone sophisticated computers. His nose smells of medicine. There was an infusion stuck in his hand. That's the usual treatment in a hospital instead of Special Force.

Alex also realized that Zet-Arm was no longer in his hands. The bracelet may be in repair.

In addition to his bed, Alex also saw a sofa bed for guards. There is also a closet, television, and some other VIP room equipment. However, there was no one but him.

Alex tried to wake up. His body feels weak. His back and hands are painful. The red rash there is still not completely gone. He coughed a few times. His stomach was rumbling and that was a good sign. Alex more often woke up with the head like a nail pierced and the stomach like a shake. His current condition felt much healthier than what he used to experience completing missions.

While holding his body, the memories float back. Her tears were flowing without her stopping. Today everything is different. The school is destroyed and Leta is no more. Many things are starting to regret. There were still a lot of things he wanted to say to Leta. There are still a lot of things Alex wants to do at school. He missed those days.

Why did it all happen? Because of Caitlin, because of the Baron, or because of him? If only he had never been involved with the Zetta Sonic, the situation would have been different.

His body was cowering in sorrow. Her tears fell on the blanket. He can't stop himself. Then the soft hand came. There was a warm embrace that was holding him. Doctor Vanessa wasn't wearing the perfume Alex liked, but the hug was definitely something she needed.

Until Alex can control himself, Doctor Vanessa continues to hug him while rubbing his back. He also whispers a lot to calm Alex down.

Alex didn't know how long he had been crying in the doctor's arms. It must have been a while since his throat hurt. “Sorry,” whispered Alex slowly.

“For what?” Doctor Vanessa is holding Alex's face. “You caught Baron. You helped us all from criminals like him. You're a hero, Alex.”

Alex shakes. He wanted to deny but to deny his intentions. If you talk again, Alex might come back crying.

Doctor Vanessa smiled. He was trying to change the mood. “I brought you some fruit. Want apple?” His hands waved over the short closet.

Alex had not noticed before. There was a short closet that stretched on one of the walls. There are lots of flowers and bouquets. Doctor Vanessa opened one of the most end fruit baskets. She did not wait for Alex to answer and started peeling the apples for him.

“You must be wondering why you are not at headquarters.” While peeling, Vanessa's doctor began to explain. “So, after the chaos in the factory, we are trying to handle your condition at the headquarters. Everything is actually going well. Your condition is stable and will recover soon. However, Nadira worries about your father and mother.”

“They're here?” guess Alex.

“They just finished talking to the doctor then seemed to continue with breakfast. So, I can get in here while they're outside. I want to make sure you're okay.”

Alex is actually curious about what they say to her mother, but she loses her interest when she remembers the father-mother quarrel. He wondered if his current condition would change his family's condition. You know, Alex's hand was clenched again. He also coughed again. Maybe stress makes the condition worse.

As if he could read Alex's disquiet, the doctor immediately spoke. “What can I help you to make your mood better, Alex?”

Alex was silent as he looked again. The room should be comfortable enough. Soft mattress, clean and fragrant bed linen, warm room, television and various equipment such as hotels. However, anyone would prefer their private room, not a hospital room. Then, his gaze was fixed on the large window that stretched almost on the entire wall on his left side.

“Please open that curtain.” The curtain covered the beauty behind it. From a small gap that Alex can see from a distance, there are various green colors there.

Doctor Vanessa throws a smile as she passes a plate filled with apples to her. Then, he went to the window to reveal his curtain. “Your father is right, the view from the second floor is indeed beautiful. You can see the garden from here. What else can I do for you, Alex?”

“I want to watch news.”

“I guess it won't make you more relaxed.”

“It's okay, doc. I'll be fine. I already know who the victims are.”