Huntress of Sentinel

Eva's Point Of View

The click-clack sound of the heels grew nearer, with my heels striking the floor with such force that they grew louder as I walked to the control room.
 All heads turned in my direction.
"Hi Eva"
"Good evening Eva"
"Welcome back Eva"
"Congratulations Eva"
"How was the mission, I heard he almost got away"

So many congratulations, but I had my eyes on a door, the door of my mother's office.

Knocking on the door, I was as excited as a little kid who was given her favorite candy.
 "Come in Shadow Huntress," a voice said.

Rolling my eyes, I opened the door, "Do not call me shadow huntress mum, it makes me feel weird".

"But you are the Shadow huntress, my daughter, you just took down the World's biggest con artist, and that too in under two weeks, you have earned the title my dear" Emily, my mother said kissing my cheeks.


"You have made me proud my dear" she added as she handed me a glass of red wine. 
"Cheers to one more win, for you, me, and most importantly for Sentinel," she said as she raised her glass.

"Cheers, " I said and took a sip.


"So Mum, can I go on that vacation now?" I asked, hoping she would say yes.

"Villains never go on vacations my dear," she said giggling.

"Common mum, we are not villains, we are the good guys mum, I earned it, please mum" Using my puppy eyes I hoped it would melt my mum.


"Stop using the puppy eyes, your foxy eyes suit you better" Bopping my nose, Mum smiled widely.

"There is a newbie on the block, her name is Mira, you need to show her around, show her how things work around here " Mum instructed.

"Common Mum, I just came back from a dangerous mission and now you want me to show a newbie around? You know how newbies are, they get annoying and right now, I am cranky" I whined.

"Maybe we can talk about the vacation later," Mum said as she pocketed her car key.
" Fine, I will do it but only because of my vacation"


"That's my Eva, I have a meeting I should be back home before midnight," Mum said as she left.

"Let's get this over with it" I grunted as I left the office.
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"Hi I am Mira, I have heard so much about you Shadow Huntress, I am your biggest fan," The teenage girl in front of me said, all in one breath.


"You should be a rapper instead of a spy," I said, giggling at her cuteness.

"I am sorry, but I can not help it, I talk so fast" Mira defended herself.

"It's okay, so why do you want to be a spy " I asked, my eyes scanning the file in my hand.
 " I lost both my parents in a car crash, and my elder sister was raped last week," she said, I could feel her anger rising.

Good, this is good.

"You made up your mind to become a spy, so you can get revenge on your parents' murderer and sister's rapist," I asked her, knowing her answer would determine if I would accept her as my personal student.

"I want to become a spy so I can help the great Sentinel hunt down dangerous criminals and make sure justice is served" she answered, making me smile.

Extending my arm for a handshake," Welcome to the Sentinel, I hope we have a great time working together".

"Thank you, Shadow Huntress," Mira said and bowed.

"Sentinel is a top-secret organization that works hand in hand with the government to track down and arrest criminals who managed to slip from the hands of the cops, and who are such criminals?" I asked, looking at her.

"Very influential and wealthy people, ranging from billionaires, millionaires, and Mafia gods" Mira answered.

"Sentinel's aim and objective is very simple, hunt down all criminals and make the world a better place.
We have a famous saying around here, one criminal in jail equals one step closer to a peaceful world
 Wherever you find yourself and there is a villain in sight, you are to immediately spring into action, and your plans must be logical and foolproof. There is no room for mistakes, slip-ups, and failure.
 Remember to never, attack first, we are the good guys, we do not hit first" I enlightened the teenage girl walking with me.


"Very good, sometimes our line of work may require us to change our identities, adopting a new one depending on the mission. This is why you should never reveal your real identity to anyone, be it a friend or a foe" I continued

"Yes ma'am" the teenage girl who was paying rapt attention to whatever I said answered.

"Not only our identities should be kept a secret, Sentinel's existence must not be revealed to anyone, no matter the pain or torture inflicted on one.

Here at Sentinel, we do not have the day off, so be ready at all times to be called to duty.

"And remember at Sentinel, we follow the brain and not the heart, why? Cause the brain can never be broken" I said as I sat in my car.
Turning on the ignition my car roared to life.

"Have a good night's rest, Mira"

"Thank you so much Shadow Huntress, I promise to abide by your rules and make Sentinel proud," the teenage girl said, her voice full of excitement.
 
 "Go back inside, it is not safe out here and I do not think you are armed" I instructed, sitting in my car till I ensured she was safely in the building.
 "I felt her pain, I also lost both my parents at a young age. Found by Emily, the founder of Sentinel, I was given another chance to live, she adopted me as her own and gave me everything I ever needed." I smiled as I thought of all I had been through, my ups and my downs.

The sound of my ringtone brought me back to earth.
"Hello Mum, all good?" I asked as soon I picked up the call.

"There is a new mission for you, I will email everything you need to know," Emily said and hung up the phone.

Going through the mail I just received, I had a smirk on my face.

"This should be easy, look forward to meeting you soon, my billionaire prey"

Eva's Point Of View 

 "There is a new mission for you, I will send you an email, it should inform you about everything you need to know," Emily said and hung up the phone.

Is she serious? I just came back from one now she is sending me on another.
 
 Going through the mail I just received from my mum, I had a small smile on my face.
 "The George Wright, billionaire, CEO of George Group, son of Henry Wright, age 25, height 6'3" rolling my eyes I scrolled, looking for the only information I need.

"Bingo!, So Mr. George, you are accused of murder, let's see who you kill" scrolling to get more information, but I was disappointed as his victims were not identified.

"Looks like you cleared your tracks so well that even Sentinel has no idea who you killed, no problem, I am here to bring that out to light," I said as I lit a cigarette.
 
 My phone rang again, the caller ID showed it was a private number. "Hello," a voice said from the other end.

"Who is this?" I asked.
"Who I am should not be of importance to you, but what I am about to say, George is not a bad man, everything Sentinel showed you, is all fake, George has never hurt a single soul and I hope you do not ruin an innocent man's life by sending him to jail" the voice said and hung up the phone.

Rolling my eyes, I tossed my phone aside, this was not the first time I had gotten such calls, always the same thing, trying to convince me my targets were innocent.
 
 After driving for fifteen minutes, I parked the car in front of a big black gate, came out, and tossed the keys by the roadside.

Taking a few steps ahead, a young lady picked up the car keys and left with the car.

I have this feeling someone was following me all along, I had to ditch that car. It was a threat to my identity, safety, and Sentinel's existence.

Standing by the roadside, a young man parked his motorcycle next to me. Scanning the area with my eyes, I collected the key from him, put on my helmet, and started the motorcycle.

"The life of a spy, you have to be extra careful. You never know when you are being followed, sometimes by one man, other times by a whole team comprising of deadly killers, each wanting to put a bullet in your skull"

I shifted into the second gear, my knee scraping against the asphalt as I leaned into the turn. Pressing the brakes and releasing the throttle, I was propelled forward out of the turn.
 I searched for an alley, where I could ditch my clothes and change into a new one.
 Finally spotting one, I checked the mirror to see if I was being followed, seeing no one, I sighed in relief.

Eyes on the road, I pulled in the clutch and downshifted, my right hand was hovering over the rear brake.
 Riding the motorcycle into the alley, I searched for a perfect spot to hide, finding one, I pulled in the clutch and twisted the ignition key to the off position, slowly I applied the front brake and gently lowered the bike onto its kickstand. 
 Taking a few steps forward, I tossed the keys to the side.
 Changing my dress from a black pant and black tee shirt to a blue jumpsuit and a blonde wig. I stepped out of the alley, looking like the person on my ID.
 
 "Where is the car key? Someone was supposed to keep the key here" I grunted in frustration as I searched the purse.
 "Just great, the one time I need someone to do something for me they find a way to mess it up. Now how am I going to get home? This is a very dangerous street and I have no weapon on me, if I were attacked right now I am very sure my attackers would come in large numbers." I spoke to myself as I walked down the alley.
 I should call Mother, she would think of a way out, probably by sending someone to pick me up.

"Hello," Mum said as she picked the phone up.
"Hi mum, sorry if I am disturbing you right now but I am stuck and I need your help."

"What happened Eva? Did you get attacked? Are you safe? Is everything okay?" She asked, her tone giving her off, she sounded worried but not for me, she was worried about the safety of Sentinel.

" I am fine Mum, do not worry I was not attacked, I forgot my car key back at the office" I mumbled cause I lied, I had to else she would proceed to make a mountain out of a molehill and an innocent person would end up losing his or her job.

"Where are you exactly?" Mum asked.
"Candy shop," I said hoping she understood the code.

"I am sending you a car, a black Mercedes Benz, it's plate number will be sent to you via text. Be careful we have words that you are being followed, make sure you clear your tracks " Mum warned.


 "Okay Mum, got it, thanks," I said and hung up the phone.

Walking towards the candy shop, I could feel the eyes of millions on me, every step I took, was being watched by someone somewhere.

My life has always been recorded, what I eat or drink goes through tests to ensure it is free from poison.
 It felt as if I was in a cage, but I could not care less about that. If I have to be in a cage to ensure the world is safe from criminals, then so be it.


 A black Mercedes parked in front of me.
A young man came out of the car, "Hi miss, the big boss wants to meet you"

"Tell your big boss to come and meet me" I replied.

Stepping out of the car was a dashing young man, well played universe, well played.

Eva's Point Of View

A black Mercedes parked in front of me, " so soon?" I asked the driver as he stepped out of the car.

"Excuse me?" The young man said.

I felt something was wrong, checking the car's plate number I realized it was not my car.

"I am sorry, I thought you were someone" I apologized to the driver and continued with my walking.

"Listen to me ma'am, why are you leaving? I have something to say " the driver said.

"What is that?" I asked, something about the way he spoke made me want to listen.

"Actually, the big boss is offering you a ride to wherever you are going, that is if you do not mind," the young man said, I could sense panic in his tone.

"And who is this big boss of yours? Why is he not out here to make that offer in person" I asked, narrowing my eyes at him.

"Well, it seems you do not know who my boss is, if you did you would not be rejecting his offer ma'am, " the driver said, a proud smile on his face.

"Is your boss some god or what?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Come find out for yourself ma," the driver said, a little giggle was heard.

The door of the car opened, straining my neck to catch a glimpse of the so-called big boss, I was disappointed.

A huge man walked over to the driver and whispered some words in his ears.

"Sorry ma'am, the big boss has run out of patience," the driver said, turned, and left.

I could hear the car roar to life as the driver turned on the ignition.

I heard the sound of a motorcycle, it stopped a few feet away from The Mercedes Benz. Paying close attention to the helmet, I saw a symbol on it. One of my many attackers, I have to get out of here.

Walking over to the Mercedes Benz, I opened the car's front door, " back seat" a voice said. The voice was deep and authoritative.

"Sorry," I mumbled an apology to the guard.

Opening the door to the backseat of the car, I saw a young man, whose face was hidden behind a mask.

I expected some sort of greeting like a hello or hi, but the young man seated next to me was mute.

Well since I was the guest here I should say hello.

"Thanks for the ride," I said as I sat down.

"Hm" was his reply.

I was taken aback, this was the first time I was meeting a man and it's been like five seconds already, why was he not saying anything about my eyes or facial features?

I got mad, for some reason I wanted this young man to compliment my eyes but no, he just stared into space.

"I am Eva," I said again, hoping this time I get a warmer reply from him.

"Did not ask" was all he said.

"I was just trying to be nice" I fired back at him, a hint of anger in my voice.

"Can you hear that?" He asked, eyes still staring at nothing in particular.

"Hear what? The silence in this car is deafening " I said, my eyebrows knitted together.

"Exactly, be quiet and just tell the driver where he is to drop you off," he said and closed his eyes.

"Okay, now this dude is just plain rude! I am the Eva! And he is acting like some god! I am seated in his car, does he have any idea what that means? He should be thanking his stars, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. " I said in my head.

"If you are done cursing me in your head, please tell the driver where he is to drop you off at, " he said.

"Curse you! Why would I curse you " I asked in disbelief, can he read minds? Nah.

"No I can not read minds, also the driver is still waiting Miss, " he said opening his eyes.

I told the driver my address and sealed my lips afterward.

"He is so boring! No music in here, no conversation in here, no nothing. Seems like a graveyard to me. I blame you Sentinel" I was talking to myself again.

"Try finding out more about this guy, you have the car's plate number that is a starting point, " the voice in my head said.

"But that is an invasion of privacy, do not do that Eva. If you do that you are also being rude. " another voice in my head snapped at me.

"Forget all that and think of ways to meet George Wright, he is a very busy man and no one in the world knows his exact location. You have a very important mission and that should be your top priority. Forget about this guy and think about George " the first voice snapped at me.

Closing my eyes and taking a deep breath, I tried to calm myself.

My mind slowly drifted away to George Wright, I thought of how to meet him and gain his trust and friendship. How to make him fall in love with me and put a ring on my finger, and find out all about his dirty deals. Six months should be enough time for me to complete the mission.

The sound of my phone's ring tone brought me out of my thoughts.

"Hello".

"Where are you, Eva?" Mum asked I could hear the sound of her footsteps as she paced nervously.

" I am on my way home," I said, side-eye at the young man.

"What do you mean way home? I sent a driver to pick you up and he said no one was there! Did you get abducted, Eva? If you are in danger say nothing, I will send the rescue team immediately" Mother said.

"I am fine Mother, trust me" I tried to assure Mother.

"Alright take care," she said and hung up the phone.

"Thanks for the ride," I said, opened the car, and stepped out.

"What is Sentinel"