Chapter 2 Shapeshifter

Chapter 2 Shapeshifter

Bang! Bang! The sound of the caliber 45 was heard from the Chemistry laboratory of College of Engineering. How did it get passed through the tight security of the Level 5 school? All CCTVs were checked. It was a female suspect. What did just happen? Everyone is shocked upon hearing the news. An alarm was set.

“Everyone please follow the school protocol.”, secretary Jonathan issued. Code silver was used. Every door is closed except for entrance door and elevators. The special force is contacted asap. Who could be the culprit? Guns are only of the use of security. Perhaps a security was killed or perhaps, it was not inspected well or could it be that there is some sort of mystery.

Each person outside a room was carefully inspected. “Men, check each and swipe the id to the scanner.”, officer Robert Dao commanded. Each soldier was fast and careful. They inspected each with diligence. The remaining 5 soldiers went to the target rooms and rooftop. Two to the chemistry laboratory and two to the auditorium and one on the rooftop.

A wig was found on the rooftop. A bag was found in the comfort room. No CCTV was employed in the comfort room. The suspect is on the loose. Only the image of the suspect was the clue. It looked like it was the faculty head, Dr. Hernandez. Upon checking the records, she was at home. It was her day off. She was with her neighbors. It was her birthday and she invited them.

She was interviewed thoroughly the following day. “Is this you?”, asked by officer Robert. “Could I be in many places in the same time?” “Yes, it looked like me but I am with my family, friends, relative and neighbors” “It was my birthday.” “If you want to contribute to the development of this investigation, please feel free to contact me.?”, officer Robert pointed out. “Somebody went to our laboratory five years ago and they got samples of genes including mine.”, Rebecca mentioned before the officer would went away.

“I am serious doctor but there are other evidences, perhaps we would examine those.” “Fictional stories are a waste of time.”, officer Robert said. “But University of Philippines (UP) is the heart of research, inventions and development.”, Rebecca exclaimed. “Enough of this doctor, no such thing as cloning.”, said officer Robert before finally leaving.

“Please contact Dr. Romualdez of the UP.”, sighed by officer Robert. Has it happened? Many questions intrigued the (UST) Thomasian community. It was over the news. Many are crying for it is one of the top scientist of Asia that just died. It was Dr. Leopold Austria.

Dr. Leopold Austria, 57 years old from Cavite is the department chair of Chemistry. His expertise is mineral detection. He has been involved in creating new smart material like substances. He is greatly involved in mineralogy. One of his great hobbies is collecting meteor rock and old artifacts.

The house of Dr. Austria was inspected and her family was asked. “Does anyone have a motive in killing your dad?”, officer Robert carefully questioned. I have no idea but there was a businessman who were speaking with him about an item, “Theologian stone.” My dad said that it was his most treasured possession. My dad believed that it was a stone struck by a sword of an angel. It is transparent. I will let you see it.

“Here is it.”, said by Liezel. “I cannot see it but I can feel it. How did you manage to get hold of this?” “This is none like other.” “Where did your father get this?” “It was in Mindanao, the aforementioned Garden of Eden location in a book by Dr. Richard Narag” “He is one of the colleagues of my dad.” “He is a biologist.” “They are both heads of their respective division in the National Research Council of the Philippines.”

“Are there any other artifacts?”, officer Robert asked. “Each head of the division has a particular artifact kept.”, Liezel said. “The best artifacts are kept by each department head.” “How many divisions does the council have may I just ask?” “It is just 50.” “The theology division is the current head of all the division.”

“I will keep in touch with you.” “Please discuss all relevant information that may cause to the death of your father.” “Does the theologian stone have a power?” “I believe so I just don’t know how to use it besides it cannot be seen.” “I guess that is the main reason why your dad has been shot.” “I too do believe sir.”

“Why did they not find it?” “Only the pure of heart could feel it.” “On using it, perhaps the purest of heart or an incident may trigger it.”, Liezel said. “Why did you tell those things to me, Liezel?” “Because you felt the stone sir.” “My dad told me to share these things to only those who are pure of heart.”

One of the division heads was not able to control the Mathematics ring, she was consumed by the ring. No one did know her whereabouts. She is Dr. Evelyn Sanchez. She is still missing until now. The year she was missing is 2010. It is now 2020. The ring is now owned by Dr. Michelle Pineda, the head of the mathematics division. Division chair and division head is synonymous.

The Engineering wand is part of the burning bush of Moses. Only 190 engineering wands were made. There are 195 countries as of the moment. A competition was held to know which country would have a wand. No laws were imposed to get the wands after the competition. Every decade there is a competition on who will own a wand. The power of the wands is yet to be discovered.

The Biology seed is a special seed found in the mythic forest of Mindanao. Very few survivors are there to witness the seed. It is believed that when you touch it, you would only have one month to live.

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All details are accessible to the Spy Association database.

How did the shapeshifter know about these? Is he or she also a part of the spy association?