End Of The Beginning

Chapter 31 - Archives

Albert and Allen agreed to work together. The security system has been updated with Allen's details.

" Even if I'm not around, you'll be able to access the room. " said Albert

" Alright sir, is there anything else ? " asked Allen

" No, I will call you if anything happens " said Albert

" See you on Monday sir " Allen left the place. Although he agreed with Albert, he wasn't fully convinced. He was still afraid. He did not want to disappoint Albert.

After going to his apartment, Allen was unable to sleep. Albert's words were on his mind. Scientists like him could not accomplish what Albert asked.

Jessica was out of reach when he called her. He stayed up all night.

Next day

Allen went to work feeling unwell. Albert's words remained in his mind. Upon entering the building, he immediately went to see Albert.

" Sir.... Can I come in ? " he asked

" Why so formal ? come on in " said Albert

" Sir I need to talk to you about something " said Allen

" We can talk about painting my barn this evening if that's what you're interested in. Now try to focus on your work. " said Albert

It was clear to Allen what Albert was trying to say. " Alright sir. "

He went to training, but he wasn't fully focused.

" I need a break. " said Allen after a couple of hours

He went to the cafeteria for a coffee

" How was your weekend ? " he heard Jessica's voice from behind

" Yeah it was ok " he replied

" Mine was amazing " said Jessica

" Uhh..uhhh " Allen replied

She looked at his face, he was thinking about something " earth to Allen... Hello earth to Allen... You here ?"

" Yeah I'm here, I'm just tired " replied Allen

" You ok ? You seem a little pale " she replied

" Yeah I'm ok !!! It's just work " said Allen

" Hey, if it's about Titan, I can understand. Be not afraid, we are with you every step of the way. Don't worry. " she kissed him on the forehead

" I'm not afraid, who said I'm afraid ? " his behavior returned to normal

" Yeah sure.... Stop lying dude " said Jessica

" I'm not " he replied

" Whatever, I gotta go. " she went back to work

In the evening, he went back to Albert's house.

" What is it you want to talk about ? " asked Albert

" I don't know sir.... It's just.... " Allen was searching for words

" Do you have second thoughts? If you're afraid, you don't need to do anything " said Albert

" It's not that sir... What if that monster comes back ..... We need a plan. I can't just walk in blindly " said Allen

" You're right, we might be able to figure something out. Check the footages and reports, we might find something useful. " said Albert

They checked the footages, and the cameras near the portal weren't working. Allen saw the monster killing soldiers and scientists.