A Simple Decision, Kimon Michalo [interesting books to read in english TXT] 📗

mafia's power, so it would become many times that of any government.It was so strong and big and had so much influence that it was the first organisation to find out about the appearance of ESPers.As you can guess, they immediately tried to get a hold of them, in order to use them for their purposes.Psychic powers would be an unimaginable asset to their ranks, so they approached them with amazing offers of cooperation.When the ESPer, or they're guardian if they were too young, didn't agree to their rich offer they used other means like kidnapping and blackmailing.Much to their dissapointement, the ESPers had already learned to use their powers, they had been a little late in finding them.Their gifts gave them an edge against their pursuers and, in the end, it turned into an all out war between D&A and the ESPers who found each other through their powers."

At that point she paused.The waitress arrived with their coffees so they paid and waited again till she left.Each took a sip from their respective cup, while Simon was processing the bunch of information he was given.

"If what you're saying is true, then what is this about Diablos and Angelos fighting each other.Did the organisation sepparate for some reason?Did these two hitmen stop working together?"

"Something like that.You see, after the fight broke out, the organisation experienced difficulty in capturing the ESPers.That's when the schism started between Angelo and Diablo.Angelo wanted to leave the ESPers unharmed and threaten them with assassinations of their relatives.Diablo on the other hand wanted to order the use of dangerous force on them, so they would be crippled or even come close to death.That way it would be much easier to deal with them.Since the heads weren't able to reach a conclusion, the members of D&A sepparated into supporters of Angelo and supporters of Diablo.Seeing that the tension could possibly start a massacre, the two heads decided to split the organisation into two and pursue their goals spearately.In time, they started fighting each other over who would acquire the ESPers.And that's how we reached today.They still haven't captured an ESPer alive, but there have been some casualties."

"And what's your role in all of this?" Simon asked, although he could already guess what her answer would be.

"Me?I'm an ESPer.And I suspect you are one too."
A glass of water

"I'm what?!" Simon shouted startled.Before continuing, he remembered that they were in a public area, so he lowered his voice.He had already managed to draw a curious look from the waitress, he didn't want everyone around them to know what was going on."Look, I'm already having a hard time trying to believe you about the existance of ESP and all the other amazing things you told me.You understand that information from a complete stranger does not have much credibility."

She sighed and took a quick look around.No customers had arrived yet and the noise from the TV was sufficient cover."Ok, I'm going to give you a demonstration so that you can believe that psychic powers exist.My power is astral projection.I can project my spirit anywhere I want.I can see and hear things in distant or guarded places without being seen myself.I want you to go somewhere hidden and draw a number with a pen.I'm gonna tell you what the number is." she said.

Still suspicious, Simon stood up without replying and asked for a pen from the waitress.Then he went to the bathroom and instead of writting a number, he wrote 'And what is my power?' He then returned and gave back the pen.He sat back at the table and looked at Sarah, who had her eyes closed.

After some seconds she oppened them and looked at him amused."To answer your question, I don't know.I only have a feeling that you might possess one." she said and a smirk crept up her face."Satisfied?"

"More than that." he said, incapable of hiding his surprise."I suppose I'll have to believe you.But now that I know for sure, how can I find out if I have a power too?" he asked, showing more interest than before.Of course, now that he was one hundred percent sure that she was telling the truth, he was much more keen in getting mixed up.

"Normally, you should have unlocked it by now but there are cases in which people must reach adulthood to reveal their powers.Firstly, let me explain why I suppose you're an ESPer.Whenever a person with fully unlocked powers, like me, gets closer to a still dormant power user, he will instinctively approach him.While I was running from those guys, I unconciously ran towards a disadvantageous route, but then I met you.So I believe that that decision was created by the instinct us psychics share."

"I...I see..." he answered, a little skeptical."But I guess the only way to really find out is to wait until it's unlocked on it's own...?"

"No, there is a way.It's a test that needs a possibly dormant power user and an actual power user.The active ESP in the normal psychic will awaken the sleeping ESP in the dormant one.All we need to do it is a glass of water." she said and gave a meaningful look to the glass of water resting on the table.

"So, how is the test carried out?" he asked as he put the glass in the middle of the table and leaning forward a little.

"It isn't difficult, let's do it right now.First, make sure the water is completely calm and still.Right now it is, so watch out not to make the glass or table tremble.Second, focus your eyes on the surface of the water.Third, I'm going to send a weak mental pulse to you, something that all ESPers are capable of.You are going to feel a weird vibe in your head as a result.Now, wish for that vibe to flow out in front of you, and try to target it towards the glass."

Making himself go into a tranquil state, he followed her instructions.He did feel that strange vibe in his head and then, not really knowing what he was doing, he tried to direct it to the water.Suddenly, ripples started forming on the surface, as if the glass was slightly trembling.Unable to decipher the sign, but hoping that that was the needed result, he raised his eyes and gave her a curious look.She was smilling.

"Congratulations.Your gift has been verified." she said and clapped lightly."It's always nice to have new members on board." she added."So...now you are even more involved.There's no way that both organisations will miss your existance.What are you going to do?"

This was the first time after he saved her that he thought about how his life would be from now on."I want to some alone time to...clear my head and think this through, ok?" he said, trying not to reveal his sudden hesitance in his voice.

"Go ahead.It's not everyday that you decide something of such importance, I can understand your need of time." she said."Take your time."

"Thanks." He stood up and made his way to the bathroom again.Just to have something to do, he washed what he had written on the wall.At one point, he entered to toilet.He stood there a little, not knowing what to do.When he got back outside, he saw a boy looking at him.He wore sport shoes, jeans, a black T-shirt and a wristband.He had mid-length hair and a pair of eyes that combined blue and green in a weird way and had an unexplainable orange circle around their core.He had a lost look, as if he was thinking about something or had amnesia.He was surpised but then he realised that he was looking at himself.

He slapped his forehead with his palm and chuckled.That little thing had him wake up.The decision became clear to him.He left the bathroom and confidently strode to the table, where she had finished her coffee."I'm in."

And so he leaves

After his declaration he sat on the chair and took a sip from his coffee.He noticed that while he was gone some customers had enetered so he made sure not to be very loud, especially since one of them was sitting close."What are we going to do now then?"

Sarah was now bright with relief at his positive answer and replied energetically."We're going to meet up with another member of the ESPer team.He's a friend of mine and a very strong psychic.He except the protection he'll provide. he'll be able to teach you more about your power.For starters, he'll find out what it is."

"Um... can we first stop to my house?I want to inform my family.We'll tell them the story, persuade them with your power that it's the truth and they'll understand.I don't want to disappear all of a sudden and cause them so much worry.At least they'll know why I'm missing and that I'm fine...for the time being." he said.

She looked skeptical for some moments.A little hesitantly, she answered."I...I supposed it woudn't cause any trouble...I trust they are logical, they won't try to stop you or inform someone else, right?" she finished.

"No don't fret about that.They have faith in me and they won't do any rushed moves.I think they might try to find some way I can stay with them, but if they don't find a good one they won't cause trouble for us."

"Ok." she said and sighed, "It's decided then.We'll pay them a visit.Let's go now, there's no point in waiting." she said and called for the waitress to pay for their coffees.Simon took out some coins and paid.When the waitress started walking away he stood up.

"Well, let's go.It's not too far from here, it's in front of the park where we stopped before." he said as she too stood up.They walked to the exit together and they got out.At first they walked in silence but Sarah broke it.

"I've been wanting to ask you.How did you knock out the two guys so easily?They're supposedly trained soldiers of the Diablos, they shouldn't be so weak.Or are you very strong instead?"

"Neither of those.It's a tactic.I made them mad at me and, together with the fact that they gravely underestimated me, they attacked recklessly.If they were at a hundred percent I doubt