Need Friday 11/06 2020 By 5:30pm EST The Hero's Journey Creative Writing (Midterm) Turnitin Assignment 2

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O great goddess, one who graces the children of stealth and Cunning with security and eternal blessing, may you narrate the Story of one of your greatest angels.

“Agent 74, please report to conference room 201 immediately.”

74 dropped her spear on the training room mat with a sigh, a Short thud echoing through the chamber. She did not like for Her training period to be interrupted, however she was not one To ignore an order from headquarters. She thrived in her work Since the beginning thanks to her dedication, albeit being tested By her tendency of daydreaming on a job. 74 made her way up to The main offices, passing by rooms full with girls in various training Courses: knife work, hacking, arms work, and hands-on comeback. The steel grey walls of the complex were once claustrophobic, but After 17 years of walking those halls, 74 grew accustomed to their Eerie feeling. Growing up in Redmond Academy, she knew nothing Else but what she was trained for: how to be a secret agent.

“Agent, take a seat.” Knox, the Founder of Agents, never greeted, Simply gave orders. He trained everyone in the academy and supervised All trainees. 74 entered the conference room and sat at the edge of the Table, a black case file sitting in front of her.

Knox, ever on task, began debriefing:

“Agent 74, you have been assigned to the biggest and most dangerous Mission this agency has recorded. Iris Kane, the great arms dealer, has Escaped her imprisonment and is believed to be hiding at her first warehouse In the small city of Destin. You are to capture and bring her back, however, You must go undercover. You are to pose as an exchange student in high School by the name of Amethyst Ariba. We believe Kane will be using this School as a base, given its congestion of people and availability for stealth. You must capture her and contact us as soon as she is in your custody.”

74 tugged at her knife belt, the one she carried everywhere even when not On a job. She named all of her knives on the look for strength: Katalina, Zoya, Iqbal, and Lu.

“I do not think I am prepared for this. I am not trained enough.” Knox, who never took a no for an answer, replied:

“Teen Idle”

“74, you have trained your entire life. You were top of your class, and You finish every mission perfectly. You are prepared enough for this. You are the only one with sufficient training and expertise. The safety Of this organization relies on you.”

Not given much of a choice, 74 nodded and opened the file.

The town of Destin was small enough For anyone to notice a new person arriving. 74--no, Amethyst, stood In the kitchen of what would be her home until further notice. A girl

With short, blond hair stood on a corner inspecting her glasses while Her mom fussed around Amethyst.

“We are so excited to have you here! This town rarely has new visitors, Much less exchange students. Well, I will let you get settled; it is late And you will go to school tomorrow.”

The woman, Mrs. Sanders, waved and then walked away. The girl in The corner stood up and looked at Amethyst.

“I’m Victoria, I’ll help you tomorrow at school--after that, you’re on your own.”

Then she walked away, leaving Amethyst feeling like a six-year-old Again when she was assigned a partner at the academy. She did not Get it get to her, though, so she set to prepare for any possible encounters With Iris Kane.

The next day did not start any better. Amethyst had stayed up all night Researching how high school life was since she did not have the experience Of a regular seventeen-year-old, which led to her waking up late to catch The bus to school. She dressed in her pre-planned clothes which, if her Investigation was correct, would be of the liking of the general population. Amethyst set to look for Victoria but found she had left early, which left her To run down to the bus top in the hopes she was still on time.

Once there, Amethyst realized the bus was long gone. She groaned in frustration, Trying to come up with a plan. Her mission was already failing and it hadn’t even Fully begun. She was considering calling Knox and telling on her mistake when a Small, black car stepped in front of her. The windows rolled down to show a rather Familiar person.

“75?”

The girl inside the car nodded, her short black curls moving along. 75 Was always partnered with her since the beginning, though falling Behind her in any competition. Amethyst had no idea what she was doing in front of her.

“It’s Khiana now. Knox assigned me to the case as backup; get in, I’ll Drop you off.”

Amethyst huffed--so much for being the only one able to handle the Case. She got in the car and let Khiana drive. She informed that she Would be doing behind-the-scenes work, such as spying on the Warehouse and giving reports back to HQ. Amethyst told her she Would be in contact, then sprinted out of the car as soon as the school Was within her eyesight.

Finally being at school was not a relief. Amethyst realized her extreme Training in Redmon Academy did not make up for her lack of social skills. She tried to walk into the building without attracting any attention, yet People seemed to not keep her eyes off her. Once she crossed the doors Into a crowded hall, many started laughing at the sight of her. She tried

To keep walking down, ignoring the giggles around her, but it seemed Like an impossible task. Some students were even taking pictures with Their cellphones. What just happened?

Victoria, ever the opportunist, showed up at that instant. “Why is everybody-- oh, my God, what are you wearing?”

Amethyst looked down at her patterned socks, sandals, jean skirt, and Feather coat. Was her appearance the reason students were laughing? Back at the academy, trainees only wore all-black sports outfit, so she Never had any room for learning about fashion.

“Is it bad?”

Victoria only took her by the arm and shoved her into the nearest bathroom, Giving Amethyst her bag.

“Change into these clothes and burn the ones you’re wearing.”

She then disappeared just as she had the night before. Amethyst changed And hoped nobody would laugh at her anymore. Right before walking out, A poster caught her attention.

Don’t miss this year’s homecoming dance! The biggest event of the year Is here and you are cordially invited to come! Location: Gym. Starts at 7:20pm the day after the first football game.

A big event at school. Amethyst was sure Kane would show up, so she guessed she must go too.

Homecoming night came Around and Amethyst was sure something was about to happen. Years

Of being a secret agent shaped a sixth sense in her, one that could sense Danger before it happened. She stood in the corner of the decorated gym Watching high schoolers dance, trying to detect any signs of the great arms Dealer. After a few hours of hanging around, Amethyst was sure she was Simply being paranoid and she should head home. That is until she saw Khiana running out of the gym.

Amethyst frowned in confusion. What was she doing there? Her job was Behind the scenes, so there was no reason for Khiana to be near the school. Amethyst followed behind her, making sure she was not seen. She ended up Getting lost in the empty kitchen, no sign of Khiana anywhere nearby.

“Lost something?”

Amethyst turned around just in time to avoid getting hit by a knife. She Looked in the direction from which the object came from just to see none Other than Iris Kane standing there. Not far behind her, Khiana stood with Her arms crossed in front of her.

“What are you doing here?”

The arms dealer took a step forward, a gun hanging by her hip.

“Business. I have to say, your little friend was of great help.”

Khiana moved uncomfortably but did not deny Kane’s words. Amethyst’s Mind started racing.

“Khiana... that’s ‘betrayer’ in Arabic. You betrayed the academy?”

“How could I not? I was always standing in your shadow, never having A mission of my own, instead helping in yours. I am tired of being Overlooked. I have had enough of Knox and his senseless academy.”

Before Amethyst could say anything, Kane launched forward and hit Her knees, making Amethyst fall to the ground. She tried to defend Herself, but it was clear the arms dealer was far more trained. She did Not have one fighting pattern, instead moving like a phantom, one Moment there and the next one gone, a mere shadow in the room. After a few minutes of futile fight, Amethyst blacked out.

When she came back to her senses, she was laying at the Back of a van, an ice pack on her forehead. She looked At the side to see Knox staring at her.

“Agent 74, did you not have orders to contact us as soon As you had Kane within your reach? Yes, yes you did, But you had to fight her, didn’t you?”

Amethyst, feeling as if she was a trainee once again, replied:

“I did not know she was there. Agent 75 betrayed us.”

Knox did not seem to care, instead handing her the black Belt with her knives. The sight of her silver blades was a Rather reassuring one.

“74, you must finish the mission. A good agent never backs Out from a job, and you are not a quitter. We have intel that Kane is on her way to the Sanders’s house. Go, save them, And bring back the arms dealer.”

She reached for her knives and traced a finger along the Blades. She was not a quitter. She was determined to bring Iris Kane and Agent 75 to the hands of justice. She was Agent 74, and she had a mission to finish.

The lights at the Sanders’s house were all off, yet 74 could feel the impending Violence in the air. As soon as she opened the front door, she

Knew she was right, a four-point knife slashing her arm. The Lights turned on to reveal Victoria and Mrs. Sanders tied to a Chair, Iris Kane and 75 standing in front of them.

Kane did not let 74 say a thing.

“Before you start, do you really think you can beat me? In case You were not informed, I was the first agent Redmond Academy Ever created—Agent 1. I know everything you were taught and More. So, I ask you again, do you think you can beat me?”

74 took out her knives, two in each hand.

“No, but at least I will see you behind bars.”

She then threw the first knife at 75, making sure she would not Be able to aid Kane. It sunk into her shoulder with a thud. Kane Ran towards 74, but she side stepped and let the arms dealer Fall onto the sofa. The agent then lunged to tie Kane but she Was faster and rolled away, throwing a jar of flowers to 74’s Head. She barely missed it and the vase hit a wall by a miracle. Every time 74 attempted to make direct contact with Kane it Was as if she was fighting with ghosts, reaching for thin air only.

The agent realized she had to change tactics. They were both Using the same method of fighting which would lead to neither Of them winning. So, 74 let herself be kicked on the chest and Feigned to be seriously hurt, falling to the floor immediately And closing her eyes. When she felt Kane lower her guard, 74 Kicked her knees and pinned her chest to the floor, tying her Hands with her knife belt. The arms dealer writhed trying to Move away, but it was impossible with her hands tied and 74 Sitting on her back.

74 called Knox and within five minutes and entire squad of Agents was present to take away the arms dealer. They also Took away a bloody 75, the knife still stuck in her arm. They freed the Sanders, and 74 explained everything to them And apologized for all the trouble. Mrs. Saunders claimed that Although she was scared, she knew 74 was a decent girl.

Knox, the Founder of Agents, smiled at 74.

“So, 74, you have successfully done the biggest mission recorded In Redmond history, and I believe you shall receive an equally big Reward. Tell me, is there anything that you desire?” 74 looked around her. In a corner, a group of agents were fixing the Damage done by her fright with Kane. At the other side of the room Stood Mrs. Sanders and Victoria were being checked by another agent, Bandages covering their arms yet chatting calmly.

Handing over her knife belt to Knox, the now Legend of Agents made a decision.

“This will be my last job. I want to live like a normal teenager after This. I have served the academy for many years, and I think It is time for me to forge my own path.”

Knox nodded and smiled.

“If that is your request, then it shall be granted.” When the next sunrise arrived, 74 was no longer Alive—instead Amethyst Ariba entirely took her Place. She had survived hundreds of battles, hours Upon hours of intensive training, and faced the most Dangerous criminal in the world and won. With a Smile on her face, Amethyst was sure her new life Would never be as stressful as her old one was.

Or so she believed.