Xiao Zhan's POV:

White robes.         

I gasp.                                                                                               

Leaving my bed, I walk out of the room in search of Yibo and when I find him sitting by the the kitchen counter, without much thought, I speak my mind out "That kid was from some ancient dynasty. I don't know which era but they all were" I implore him to understand whilst he slowly blinks back at me.

"What?" He raises his eyebrows and I take a deep breath to explain my thought process "That kid, I saw his past. Not only his but the ones who were kidnapped with him. They all belonged to the same dynasty" I look at Drew who now was gaping at me and then back at Yibo "you need to belive me. They wore some fancy robes and spoke a different dialect" closing my eyes, placing my palm on my eyes "those kids were kidnapped when they were on their way to school. Their name according to their tags were Wang Qiang and Wen Hui. Yes, they're all friends. In this era and back then too. Except one" I turn my frantic gaze towards Yibo "the one who is still alive, I don't know his name. He wasn't from the same school but belonged to the same dynasty" pulling my hair, I close my eyes once again trying to remember something. Anything.

Nothing.

"Zhan" Yibo's soft voice reaches my ears and acts as a balm to my heart "relax" placing a glass of water in front of me he smiles "don't try to overwhelm yourself. The body has gone for autopsy. We'll find something concrete soon" he fishes out his phone "Sean, Zhan just informed us the names of the two victims Wang Qiang and Wen Hui. These two children were from the same school. Find out if there are any missing reports on these children. Something tells me that the third child would be around the same area as these kids. I need those reports ASAP".

My heart.

Hope those kids are safe.

Closing my eyes I take a deep breath when I get a whiff of a perfume. Turning around my gaze lands on the very dapper looking Adrian.

I grin.

Someone's getting some action it seems.

"Going out on a date" I smirk at him and he flashes his adorable smile "Not date perse though I need some workout tonight" he winks and walks closer to me but enough to maintain comfortable distance "I would have asked you out on a date but it seems someone would kick my ass and my ass is precious to me" at his comment I laugh.

So good to laugh.

"Alright kids don't wait for me. I'll see you all tomorrow" with a wave he was out like a wind and Drew stood there shaking his head "I'll never get Vice. He's either super serious or a playboy. Having worked under you two, how you guys have been best friends for all these years is beyond my understanding but it's amazing" he smiles and continues cooking.

"How long have you guys been friends?" I direct this question to Yibo and he smiles kindly "Forever. We were born few days apart. I am elder to him by the way. Our parents were childhood friends too. After my mother's lifespan, Dre's mom took care of me when dad and brother were busy. I practically grew up in his house".

I smile.

He types out his reports on his iPad whilst I was sorting out mails in mine. It was a quiet evening. The aroma from Drew's cooking was mouthwatering. Just as he placed the dishes in front of us, Yibo poured some water in my glass, picking the glass up to take a sip, I was attacked by my premonition and the glass shatters.

The neon sign flashed in front of me.

8 Bar n Dine.

I turn and right in front of me was Dre laying in pool of blood.

Away from him was a man in white leather hood pointing at the neon sign.

8.

I gasp.

At 8 I will strike.

It wasn't time nor date.

"Zhan!" Yibo yells and I frantically enquire "Dre, did he say which bar he was going to?" and before Yibo could answer, Drew nods his head "Yes, 8 Bar n Dine" he sensed my mood "what happened?".

"At 8 I will strike" I repeat the message and they both curse.

"Fuck" Yibo dials Dre's number as I walk towards the door "There's no time to waste. We need to be leave" donning my jacket from the closet, Yibo halts my moves "You can't come with us. It's too dangerous".

This triggers me in the worst possible ways "The fuck you think I am? Don't forget that only I know where and how he would strike. I might be a civilian but don't underestimate my power. I respect you Officer Yibo but respect me too. If things get dangerous, I know how to protect myself. I am worried about losing another life because this time it would be on me if I don't save Adrian" with that I walk away and Drew follows me outside.

Choosing to sit with Drew, he drives while I call JC and explain the entire situation. "Zhan, seriously how in this world do you find yourself in these kinds of situation?" He sounds exasperated "alright just be safe. I'll be waiting for you at your place" and I acquiesce.

Just as we reach our destination, there is a loud bang and my eyes seek Yibo's above the hood of the cars.

Fuck.

We run into the bar and see Adrian pointing his gun at his assailant. Various people were crouching on the ground and some were injured. He was flashing his Badge trying to warn off the assailant but in vain. Sean had him cornered from the other side but before they could catch him, he shot Dre and ran for his life. Another bomb exploded the next second and the air was filled with blood curling screams.

No.

White jacket flashed in front of my eyes and before I knew it, I found myself chasing him into the dark.

I was aware of the oncoming traffic but aim was the man in front of me.

Police siren was blaring through the cold night.

It was an official chase.

I was on foot.

Yibo was tailing us through his car.

The adrenaline was pumping through me and if it was a movie, there would definitely be theme songs playing but this was not a movie and my vision was getting blurry but that did not stop me.

Running past the traffic signal, my soles were burning and heart thundering. He was athletic. His pace didn't seem to slow down. I had to catch up.

He ran into the incoming traffic and for me this was it. I could not lose him. Chasing after him, I narrowly escaped the speeding car. Horns blared, curses heard but for me, I needed answers.

He ran into an alley and I followed him.

His face was coverd with mask but it seemed his eyes were dancing with mirth "I knew you would come for me".

"Who are you?" anger resonated through me but he chose not to answer.

"Master was right. You're wonderful. This is just the beginning. He's coming for you" his laughter froze me from within.

He's coming for you.

Wang Yibo's POV:

Above the blood curling screams, I see Zhan tailing the assailant.

No.

With him in my sight, I drove like a bat shit crazy kid with the siren blaring into the dark night. Radioing the traffic department, I inform "This is Officer Wang Yibo from the homicide department. Activate all the CCTV cameras you have. I am officially on a chase. Change the signals to green when you see my car 555B1. I am tailing two people. I repeat two people. One of them is from my department so cease fire when you see them. Tail them and keep me updated".

I check in on my bluetooth and connect with Chief "I am chasing the assailant who just shot Dre. Zhan is on the run by foot and tracking him down. I spoke to the traffic department. I need the boys with me".

"Where are you right now?" Chief questions and as I see Zhan almost crashing against a speeding car, my heart falters.

No, I need to be mentally stable.

"60th Fox Street" I reply and hear Chief's confirmation "alright, were tracking your car. Be safe. The boys will join you shortly".

I watch them run accross the footbridge and that makes me take a detour. Be safe Zhan.
I am coming.

"This is Jun" I hear through the earpiece "Sean and I are following your car whilst Drew has taken a detour to the other side. We have called in the local PD and intimidated them of the situation. Let's corner them".

"Boss, I can see the assailant and Zhan entering the alley of Min St. I'll follow them closely until you guys reach".

"Be safe" I order and we speed up. Accelerating to our destination, my car drifts into the now empty street to halt few meters away from the alley. I watch Drew, all ready to aim and shoot.

Taking cover behind the shadows of the building, I peek and it surprises me to see Zhan calm and collected.

"Who are you?" Zhan questions and the man laughs with a screech "Nothing" the next second he takes out a dagger hidden inside the depths of his socks and charges towards Zhan who to all our surprise shifts at the slightest move and goes about with a roundhouse kick and cracks the jaw of the assailant.

Staggering to his feet and shaking his head, he yells and Jun enters the alley to shoot when the assailant suddenly drops dead on the floor.

Fuck.

I run towards the crime scene and check the man's pulse.

Dead.

"Who the hell asked the snipers to shoot?" I yell into the earpiece, when they answer "it was not our men sir" the dread fills me in.

I stand up and look around the quiet night save the police lights colouring the area. There was no other soul present at sight but yet he's here.

He's watching every move of ours.

Who are you?