Chapter 2:
Separation


“Finally, the last paper.”Said an exhausted gray fox.

It was another stormy night and the elderly fox was tired due to signing registry papers for the reopening of the orphanage. She was about to lock up when she heard a knock at the door. Who could that be at this time of night, she curiously thought.

“Yes.”She replied to the raps that got steadily louder. As she opened the door a blue cat walked in with a hood over his head. A quick look at his face told her two things. His eyes were red which meant he was crying and his eyes were focused which meant he was set to something and not going back.

“I can’t take care of them.”Jacob tearfully said handing the fox his kittens. “The girl is Jolteia, and the boy is Blitscreet.”
“I understand.”The elderly Vixen said carefully taking the twins. “But young man may I know you’re name?”
“Jacob Voltix.”He said but before closing the door he had one final request. “Keep them safe and together.”Then he was gone.

The vixen stood there for a moment before snapping out of it by a bolt of lightning. “Lets get you two some food.”

As Jacob walked down the street he focused on the ground to prevent his mind from wandering. He continued walking until he came upon a pair of black dress shoes.
“So Braxtonn I take it I should have killed you.”He commented without looking up.
“Yes you should have killed me. Unfortunately you don’t have a choice to live this time.”
“Well what are you waiting for?”

The only response from Braxtonn was silence. This caused more tension.

“You know why I don’t care anymore, you killed my love, forced me to give up my children so right now there is no point for me.”His face was red with anger.
“Revenge would just be a kick in the face to Alexa’s memories. So what are you waiting for...SHOOT ME!”

The commander simply looked at Jacob.
“You want to die so bad fine.” The commander raised his hand and snapped his fingers.

Jacob turned his head across the street and looked behind the building at the apartment under construction. Three from the top and two to the right was the telltale glint of a rifle.

“I see your sniper, next time don’t use gloss paint on the rifle.”He paused for a second. “If you’re going to trick me don’t make it obvious, a mirror reflects light too much.”

Jacob heard a gunshot but only felt a prick and then it was gone. He looked at his arm to see a dart sticking out of it. Turning towards the commander he got his explanation.

“The dart is a highly concentrated pain killer just so you don’t feel the pain of your death. I figured since you want to die so much why spoil that with pain.”Braxtonn then loaded a different clip emptied its load in Jacobs chest. Jacob didn’t even flinch.

He had only one last thought as he watched the blood squirt out of his chest with each heart beat.
I’m coming home Alexa, he thought before slipping out of this world.

Commander Braxtonn picked up his radio. “Alright men I want this area cleaned up before daylight and detonate an EMP, I don’t want any videos of this especially by wandering eyes.”
“I want every last trace of this mission erased from the G.U.N database. Every last piece of Jacob Voltix wiped off the face of the planet. Oh, and get me that rifle of his, I want that in my office by tomorrow morning.”

A soldier spoke up on the radio. “But sir what about his children?”
“What about them, they are of no concern of mine. It’s not as if they will ever do anything”

It’s amazing how wrong one man can be.

SIX YEARS LATER

“Blitscreet! Give it back!”

Jolteia was chasing Blitscreet around the orphanage trying to get her doll back but her efforts were futile and the other orphans had long since given up trying to help, he was just too fast.

Blitscreet looked back only to see his sister chasing after him. He let out a bored sigh and screeched to a halt, resulting in Jolteia slamming into him. They both tumbled into the orphanages kitchen in a tangled mess of limbs.

“Get off me.”
“Not until you give me back Bebe.”
“Fine take your stupid doll, it’s no fun if you’re the only one chasing me.”He retorted. “I’m going to listen to my music”

Blitscreet dropped her doll and walked off to his bed. “Jerk.”She called out after him.
“Now Bebe lets get you cleaned up.”Why does Blitscreet always take my stuff, she wondered staring at her fox doll.”

Jolteia entered the bathroom and turned on the tap. As she cleaned off her doll she took a look in the mirror and went over her face. I’m the complete opposite of my brother. I have blue fur with yellow streaks in my hair while he has yellow fur with blue streaks in his hair. I even have a small yellow lightning bolt under my right eye while he has a blue one under his left eye. The only thing we have in common are our white tail tips.

As she cleaned herself up she heard a knock at the door.

“Occupied.”
“It’s me Jolty.”Blitscreet said softly so as not to wake the other orphans.
“What do you want Blitz?”Jolteia opened the door to see her twin with his head down and his hands in his pockets.

“I’m sorry for taking you’re doll, I just wanted some attention from you.”
“Well if you only wanted attention you could have just asked me for some attention.”Jolteia gave him a quick hug and then without warning she kissed him.

They were there for about a minute before she pulled herself away. Blitz just stood there for a moment before speaking. “Not exactly the attention I was looking for.”
“Come on Blitz, it’s late we need to get some sleep.”

The next morning the other orphans were crowded together glancing at Jolteia and Blitscreet and whispering.

“Okay something’s wrong what they’re doing isn’t normal.”Said one orphan.
“It’s just not natural.”Whispered one who was on the verge of crying.
“Okay people we need to figure out what they are doing.” Said another.
“I know what they are doing.”This orphan than began to suck his thumb.
“What are they doing? What are they doing?!” This orphan was on the verge of panic.
They boy pulled out his thumb out for one moment. “They’re getting along.”
“NOOOOOO!!”The other orphans wailed simultaneously.

Blitscreet looked over. “What’s their problem?”
Jolteia simply shrugged. “You would think they have seen two people working together to do a puzzle.”

Jolteia and Blitscreet had pulled out some of the puzzles from the orphanages attic. They were currently working on one with a picture of Space Colony ARK.

“Why do you think they put a giant laser on it?”Jolteia was tracing her finger along the ARK’s Eclipse Cannon.
“Probably for defensive purposes against invaders.”
“What kind of invaders?”Jolteia was curious now.
Blitz looked back and forth before whispering softly. “Aliens.”
Jolteia just gave him the ‘Are you serious’ look.
“Hey I know I’m right. You’ll see.”Blitscreet replied defensively.

Meanwhile three raps came from the orphanages front door. The gray fox left her office to answer it. Before she could even open the door a young white hedgehog dressed in a matching white velour suit followed by a pink fox wearing a white satin dress. The fox looked at them and thought to herself. These two probably have never been hungry in their entire lives.

The white hedgehog simply looked around before giving a dissatisfied sigh then turned to the grey fox.
“I’m Renkai Kubochi and this is my wife Verona.”
“It’s very nice to meet you, I’m Sakura Kebai owner of this orphanage. How may I help you?”
“Unfortunately my wife and I are both unable to contribute to the miracle of creation, so we are here to adopt a child.”
“How sad.”Sakura didn’t believe a word of it. She had been around long enough to know these kind of people didn’t just happen to be infertile. She could see the faint scar through the pink foxes dress. “Well we have plenty of children that need a happy home.”

“Well then Verona what one do you want.”
“I want a daughter but they are all so pretty.”

Verona stepped into the room so she could get a better look at the orphans. As she did an orphan caught her eye but she entered the bathroom before Verona could get a good look at her.

Renkai was getting impatient. “Have you picked one out yet?”
“This isn’t like getting a new dress at the mall Renkai. You can’t just try one on and bring it back if you don’t like it. We are keeping this child for the rest of our lives.”

As the girl left the bathroom Verona got a better look. Oh my gosh she is perfect Verona thought. “Ms. Kebai what’s the little girls name?” She was pointing at Jolteia.

“Her name is Jolteia but she has a twin brother.”Sakura said pointing to the boy she was sitting with. “They have never been separated since birth, they were brought to me when they were barely a day old”

“Oh, okay. Hey Renkai sweetie...”
But before she was done she was interrupted by him. “Absolutely not. We are only adopting one child.”
“Fine I want the little girl called Jolteia.”
“Okay Ms. Kebai we would like to fill out the adoption papers for Jolteia.”
“Would it affect your decision if I told you that keeping them together was their fathers last wish.” Sakura replied drastically in a last ditch effort to change his mind.

“Sorry Ms. Kebai my mind is made up but if it will make you feel any better I’ll donate ten thousand dollars to this orphanage if you go get those papers right now.”

The elderly fox let out a sigh of defeat. “Fine but at least go get acquainted with her and be careful of her brother, he wont let you take her without a fight.”Then she left to get the adoption forms.

Jolteia finally noticed the wealthy couple looking at her. “Um Blitz I think those people are planning to adopt us.”
Blitz looked up and took a quick glance at the couple. “Jolteia their attention is focused on you, they don’t plan on adopting me.”

Verona walked over and Jolteia immediately took notice. “Hello my name is Verona, Ms. Kebai tells me your name is Jolteia.”
“She tells you right nice to meet you.”She raises her hand and Verona shakes it politely.

“I guess you know why I and my husband are here don’t you?”
“Yes I do. You are here to adopt me because one of you is unable to contribute to the miracle of conception and birth.”
“Very good you are a smart girl.”
“Well I am the smarter twin.”
“Hey!”Blitscreet said obviously offended.

Verona took this moment to study Blitscreet. Interesting he is the complete opposite of Jolteia except for their matching white tipped tails.

“My name is Blitscreet in case Ms. Kebai neglected that information.”He commented none too enthusiastically.

“She did overlook that fact of information. Know what I’ve noticed, you two both speak a lot more sophisticated than the average six year old.”

“Well we aren’t the average six years now are we Blitscreet.”
“We are the only ones to have just each other. Everyone else here had a family before coming here.”
“That and the only videos here are educational. Plus we watched them all up to the grade eight level.”

Verona sweatdropped. I was wrong, these kids are smart but I didn’t think that smart. It was at this moment Renkai walked over with the adoption papers.

“Verona you need to sign this as well if you want guardianship as well.”

 Verona pulled Renkai aside and whispered in his ear. “Can’t we take both of them, please Renkai.”
“No Verona, I already signed the papers for the girl and I’m not changing my mind. Besides we only agreed on one.”

Unfortunately Blitscreet heard this last part and instantly moved in front of his sister.

“No you can’t take her from me, she is the only family I have.”

Renkai let out another dissatisfied sigh. “Look kid, I have the legal papers right here. I’m her legal guardian now and there is nothing you can do.”
“No I don’t care, you can’t take my sister from me.”Blitscreet held his ground.

“I’ll tell  you what. I’ll give you five thousand dollars if you back off and don’t say another word.”Renkai filled out a cheque.

Jolteia spoke before Blitscreet could refuse. “Blitz take the money, there is nothing you can do. I’ll be okay I promise”

Blitscreet hesitated for a moment before snatching the cheque and turning around and giving his sister one last hug.

“I’ll miss you Jolteia.”He whispered in her ear.
“I’ll miss you too. We’ll see each other again.”
“I love you.”Tears began streaming down his face.
“I love you too Blitz.”She began to cry as well.

Blitscreet released her and ran off to the back of the orphanage. Jolteia’s head hung low and tears fell to the floor.

“Well now that that’s settled, young lady I believe you should pack up your stuff and we’ll be on our way.”Renkai spoke clearly oblivious to what just happened.

“Come on honey, I’ll help you pack.”Verona held out her hand. Jolteia took it but said nothing.

Mean while Ms. Kebai had gone too comfort Blitscreet.

“Blitscreet...”
“Go away!”
“I came to give you something, to remind you of Jolteia.”

Blitscreet came down out of his hiding spot that he had found when he was only two. When he came down Ms. Kebai handed him a heart shaped locket. Inside was a picture of Jolteia that Ms. Kebai had taken a few days ago.

“Thanks.”That was all he said before putting on the locket and climbing back up to his hiding spot.

Jolteia was packing up her stuff when Ms. Kebai walked over an sat down beside her.

“I know you’ll miss him but I got you something to remind you of Blitz.”Saying this she took out an identical locket to the one she handed to Blitscreet. Jolteia looked inside and there was a picture of Blitscreet.

“Thank you Ms. Kebai I’ll never forget you.”Saying this Made Jolteia tear up again.

“Come on Jolteia time to go.”Verona was standing at the orphanages front door.

As Jolteia picked up her bags and headed out the front door she looked back and felt the locket around her neck.

“Goodbye Blitscreet.”She said and got in the limo.
