Departing For A Vacation.

"Is papa leaving, Mama?"

Jenna gently smiled and nodded, "Yes sweetie. Papa will be leaving for some time."

"How long will he be out before he returns?"

"Papa might take a few several weeks perhaps, But don't worry. Papa will be back in no time." Jenna said as she rubbed her hand unto Jasmine's head.

"Anyway Sweetie, You better get dressed or you'll be late for school."

"Okay mama, But first I gotta kiss papa goodbye. Tehe~"

Jasmine then ran towards Jenna and James' bedroom to kiss his father goodbye.

James was sitting idly at the bed as he dozed off staring at his touchscreen phone.

"Papa!" Jasmine said and gave James a kiss on the cheek.

"Come here." As James smiled and hugged his daughter Jasmine.

"Papa, Please come home as soon as possible okay?"

"Yes, Papa will be home in no time." James replied.

Jasmine smiled and left the room to prepare for her departure to school.

Time passed, James still sat idly as he surveyed the bedroom's surroundings.

"Honey, We'll be leaving now. Don't bother on going to the store, I'll head there and manage it after I drop off Jasmine." Jenna said.

"Okay dear, Thanks." James replied.

Then Jenna and Jasmine went out of the house and drove off.

It was totally quiet, While James stared at every picture frame they had within the bedroom.

"I guess it's time for me to pack my things now."

Then James quietly got up of the bed and pushed it while a small circular door-like structure was seen beneath where the bed was once placed.

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*Ringggg!* *Ringggg!*

*Picks up.*

"Hello?"

"Edwardo, I'm at Gallando Hotel right now."

This voice...

"Derrick? When did you arrive at California?" Edwardo asked as he sat on his Chair staring at the beautiful sun shining throughout the sky from within his glass window.

"Just yesterday, I just had some prior engagements needed to settle, That's why I came in a rush."

"Oh, So did it go smoothly?"

"Yes, Well I'll be leaving with him this afternoon, Might as well inform you about it."

"Well you didn't have to inform me about it."

"How can I not? When I'm suddenly bringing California's finest along with me."

Edwardo smirked, "Heh, California's finest huh. Another one of those given nicknames?"

"Well he deserves that title anyway. I'm about to hang up, He'll be calling me anytime now."

"Okay derrick, Safe travels."

*Beep.*

Edwardo poured a vodka unto his glass and bluntly stared at it, "California's finest huh..."

"Well I guess he'd be needing to inform me since he's borrowing one of my properties." As Edwardo spoke nonchalantly.

Edwardo Decaprio, The Wealthiest person within all of California, Who's among the members of the Olympus, A Social Circle which only revolves at the Wealthiest people all over the globe.

Edwardo holds alot of authorities within the entirety of California, And Partially bought James Ashburn's entity.

After James retired, Only a few knew his real identity, One of it was Edwardo. When James searched for a country to stay at, Edwardo proposed a deal, To which James agreed.

James was granted to live anywhere within the entirety of California in exchange for him granting Edwardo some Aid when danger comes, Well no one would doubt on harming Edwardo anyway.

But Edwardo still proposed the deal to James, Then that's how James became Edwardo's people but just in name.

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*Ringggg!*

*Picks up*

"Hello?"

"Derrick, I'll be at the meeting place within thirty minutes."

"Oh, Okay."

*Beep*

Derrick grinned as he stared at his phone, "Did he just hung up on me? Same old Ghost I guess, Hehe."

James entered the Small circular underground doorway that was hidden underneath their bed, Then he slowly climbed down unto the ladder that led downwards.

For several minutes, He went down slowly as the small underground hole grew darker.

After some time, He eventually reached the floor. Then he saw a dim yellowish light lamp that was placed within the underground wall.

A switch was under it, And James flicked it.

Then the dark underground chamber started glowing brightly, Several lights placed within the wall instantly brighten.

James stood there as he saw alot of different types of weaponry covered in dust was displayed infront of him.

James slowly walked towards the weapons and grabbed a few, A custom made Chiappa CBR-9, A fully custom M13 SIG MCX, A Barret M82 with silencer muzzle and lastly the Glock 46 which was placed under the steel displayers.

James wiped off the dusts that covered the guns entirely as he blew off the dusts that scattered around.

Then he started checking the guns if it was still in good conditions, He opened a wooden box beside the Steel displayers and saw different types of ammos.

He grabbed everything he needed and placed it in the vacant steel table along with the guns he had prepared.

Then james slowly walked across further behind the Steel displayers and saw another Cabinet.

As he opened it slowly, He was reminded of the past.

After opening it, There he saw a jet-black tactical torso and bottom suit along with an all cover black mask with a skull imprinted in it from the front.

As james stared at it, He was reminded of the ruthless doings he had done in the past, The past which Codename Ghost was still lurking in the shadows as the Legendary top mercenary who had accomplished several feats of impossible tasks.

The amount of tasks he had accomplished couldn't even fit in a single ledger.

"I guess this will be my last and final mission." James uttered coldly as he slowly grabbed the mask and suit.

After that he packed everything inside a modified duffle-like drag bag and locked the house from outside and rode unto his H-Cbr 150R and took off after taking one final glance of his house.

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Meanwhile in the 24/7 Convenient Store, Robert who was on his Duty was watching some videos on his phone.

*Kringgg!* as the Store door got opened.

Robert immediately got up and was about to greet the customer when he saw Jenna.

"Mrs. Jenna?" He uttered.

"Oh Robert, I'll be handling the store's affairs for some time."

"Huh? Why? Is the boss sick?" He asked.

"Oh no, He just went on a sudden vacation, Something like that." Jenna giggled.

"Oh, Well he should had pass here before leaving."

"He was in abit of hurry so that's why he wasn't able to come here and inform you."

"Oh okay, I pray for his safe travels."

"Anyway robert, Give me the list of the lacking supplies so that I could order another restock."

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In a mountainside area within Los Angeles, Derrick was indulging himself in staring at the beautiful scenery from the top of the mountain.

As derrick exhaled the smoke of his cigarette, He took off his sunglasses and uttered, "This place has a good view of the entire city."

A man wearing sunglasses and black suit suddenly approached him, "Sir, It seems Mr. Ashburn has arrived."

"Okay, Inform the others to prepare the plane."

"Yes sir."

Derrick then smiled, And exhaled one last breathe of the cigarette he was holding and threw away the cigarette butt.

Then he wore his sunglasses and went to meet James who just arrived the meeting place.

James got off from his Bike and was escorted to a Private villa in the same Mountainside area which Derrick was at.

"Mr. Ashburn, Please follow me." A woman in a black suit said politely.

James nodded and followed the woman, Slowly entering the villa and was said to wait inside the Living room which had luxurious interior designs.

James sat on the sofa as he waited for Derrick's arrival.

After some time passed, Derrick arrived along with some men that was wearing black suits.

"Ashburn." Derrick smiled and attempted for a handshake.

"Derrick." James responded and didn't budge.

"I guess you are still not fond of Handshakes. Haha!"

"Enough with the jokes and get to the point derrick." James said in a cold demeanor.

Derrick grinned and sat infront of James, "Well as you might have already heard. I wish that you quietly infiltrate my Sister's territory, Grab some specific documents I'm about to say and kill her."

"But why your sister?"

"Well you see, There are some things we can't tell due to it being personal."

James sighed, "What are these documents you want me to get?"

Derrick's expression turned cold as he stared at James, "I want you to get me the Documents which my sister had just received from SIRN."

"Documents? Did SIRN create new types of weapons?"

"Yes, And that. My sister was one of the very first people to learn about their new creation."

"So you want me to kill your sister cause she received an information from SIRN?"

"Well it isn't the actual reason, But I guess you could say that."

"And what if I don't kill your sister?"

"Then World War 3 will eventually happen." Derrick quickly responded with a fierce look in his eyes.

James knew that this was just not some sort of jealousy over some informations from SIRN.

James knew that something was happening in the world he had left while living off his newly founded peaceful life.

James got up from the sofa and gave Derrick a quite cold stare, "Let's go." As he immediately turned around.

Derrick grinned as he got up, "Thankyou Ghost for accepting my request." And initially followed James who walked away from the living room.

Chapter End.