Blackport PD: Paranormal Detectives

Chapter 13

Nathan’s POV

I slowly opened my eyes as I heard a loud, talking noise from the background. My gaze slowly shifted to the side only to see Gene and Mica watching the TV and shaking their head in disbelief.

“Pun In, Ten Dead.”

My eyes widen as I heard the name that kept going on my dreams. I immediately look at the television and gasp as I saw a convenience store being burned while there are some movements inside the burning establishment.

“Is that what happened to me?” I asked in disbelief. Mica turned her head and wave as she saw me. She made her way through me and held my hand as she sits on the chair beside me.

“I’m glad that you’re awake now. So, how are you feeling? Does it hurt? Does the –“

As she said those words, I felt a sharp, burning pain all over my body that made me scream in anguish. I feel like my entire body is getting roasted as second goes by. The excruciating pain is too much for me to handle that made me pass out for the second time around.

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“Pun In, Ten Dead.”

“What the f**k?!” I blurted out. I closed my eyes for a moment as I became dizzy because of the immediate movement. When I heard about the news, I focused my attention to the television and just like the last time, it shows footage of a burning store while there are movements around.

Deja vu...

Or not?

“Damn, he’s on the loose again. I wonder how many convenience stores are left here in Saudi Arabia?” Gene blurted while his fist are clinching.

“What do you mean by again?” His gaze shifted into mine and his red orbs pierced to my skin.

“Glad you’re awake, AGAIN.” He said, emphasizing the word again before shaking his head and turning off the television.

“What is happening? Why do I always hear about that Pun in the news? Does that mean that...”

His grim expression says it all.

“He is on the loose and what we encounter a month ago is not the first time that he did that.”

What the...

“A month?!” I blurted out as I realized what he is trying to imply.

“So you’re much more concerned that we’ve been stuck in this hospital for a month because of you than knowing the truth that that Pun is annihilating all the convenience store around here?” He snorted and grabs the cup of coffee on the side. He was about to take a sip when he stops and put it away from his mouth.

His eyes wander around and stop at the air condition that is cooling the place up. He just shook his head and eyed the cup he was holding.

“Too cold...”

In just a blink of an eye, the once cold coffee starts emitting smoke that joins the AC and let the aroma of the coffee spread in our room.

“Hmmm... It smells good. Who ordered a cup of freshly brewed coffee?” Mica said as she enters the room. She sniffs the air until her gaze landed on the cup he was holding.

She immediately made her way through us and grab another cup of coffee from the table and also a burger on the side. She handed it to him with a playful smirk on her face.

Gene just rolled his eyes and put his hand on the cup and on to the burger and the same thing happens. The coffee starts to emit smoke and the burger she was holding looks crispier than ever.

“Thanks. You’re the best,” she said and takes a bite of her burger and sips on to her drink. I saw the enjoyment in her eyes while munching and the aroma in the air doesn’t help either.

My stomach growled loudly that stops the two of them from having their snacks. Gene just grabbed another cold burger on the side and threw it at me.

I almost jumped when I felt it burning hot that made me glare at him. He just shrugged his shoulder and continued sipping his drink while watching the news.

“The national government is willing to pay 800 000 riyal for anyone who could caught Pun, dead or alive.”

That’s indeed a lot of money for the government to give just to put a stop to this serial arsonist, serial killer or serial bomber.

“Yes, the government is indeed in dire need to stop that Pun from killing.”

Our attention went directly to the one who opened the doors. His black outfit matching his black hair and orbs that stares at us while a smirk is visible on his face.

He grabs the burger that I haven’t even take a bite and munch it in front of me. He nods at the two and return his attention to me.

“You... You’re time here in the hospital must stop. Get up as we will put him to the other side.”

He motioned Mica to come and the latter followed. She placed her palm on me and I felt another refreshing energy coming through my veins. As soon as she was done, she fainted. Good thing that Gene caught her and lays her on the sofa.

I removed all the apparatus connected to me and get out of the bed as if nothing happened.

“Why did it take me a month to heal hear when she can just heal me immediately?” I asked while pointing at Mica who is sleeping peacefully. Tiredness is evident on her face that made me feel because I knew that I’m the one who drained her that much.

“Aside from the fact that you drain anyone you touch or who uses their ability on you, the hospital will be curious why that kind of burn you suffered healed easily and might put us on hold. Nobody must know that we’re not normal like them...” He said firmly before grabbing his bag on my side.

“If we will try to catch Pun, then where could we find him? Arabia is not a small country after all.” I stated that made him stopped. I thought that Antonov will wonder too but the smirk on his face tells otherwise.

“Do you remember any significant things on his body?” He asked. My brows furrowed as I tried to remember what is the most noticeable on him.

“Aside from continuously telling me that ‘The clock is ticking’, well it’s the –“

I froze and stopped in tracks as I vividly remember him showing me his damn big watch while always saying his favorite line.

“The clock!” I shouted that made Gene went to our direction and showed us a tablet showing a map.

“And where do you think is the biggest clock here in Arabia?” He asked while his smirk became a grin as my eyes widen to a realization.

“Yes, Nathan. The only place we could possibly find him is on the Albraj Al Bait, located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. We will go there and I do make sure that we will be the one to caught him and put a stop to his actions.”