In the middle of the traffic, surrounded by cars and trucks. 'Jay Luke' snapped into the present time. By the loud horns around him, in the heart of the city, Jay moved his vehicle from the bustling air route. Around him, other advanced vehicles glided gracefully, zipping through designated paths in the sky. He moved his car slowly through the vibrant streets, taking in the breathtaking sights of the city. Towering skyscrapers, adorned with shimmering digital facades, pulsated with a cascade of golden lights. Drones zipped by, while holographic advertisements flickered to life in the air, showcasing the latest innovations. The streets below were lined with automated machinery stores and interactive displays, creating an exhilarating blend of technology and urban life.
He pressed a button, speeding the car; the booster fired, turning the car into a plane. He flew across the routes. He crossed the vibrant lights and reached his home in nearly five minutes. He parked his car. He lived alone in a small apartment. He put the keys on the desk, which locked them inside a disk. He was a middle-aged man, tall and thin, with black eyes and black hair, and a white streak on the sides. He went inside as the doorway slid to the left.
He lifted his tab, ordered the food, changed his clothes, and began to eat. He watched the city through the window, which resembled a shimmering array of stars on a space station. He chewed his food, picked up the remote, and closed the windows. He pressed the button, and the chair moved towards the television. The three-dimensional movie began to play in neon lights, but a simple game was displayed alongside it at the bottom. He became irritated by it. He ate his food as if he hadn't eaten in the last two days. He put the plate down, grabbed his blanket, and lay on the bed. He watched his old poster of a young, confident person. He pulled the blanket on and turned to the other side, then the lights turned off by themselves.
The next day, He woke up early, opened the window and saw the same irritating view of loud noises and lights there. He got ready for the boring world again. He picked up his hot coffee, took a sip and then dumped it into the sink.
"Just for one time," he muttered, "Damn."
He picked up his keys and started his car. He pressed the button, thrust it back, and it flew into the sky. He reached the highest altitude on the route. As he drove, his view matched his old picture of 'Frost-Wing'. He lost focus and was about to crash. He spun the steering wheel, but it failed. He was about to fall, but the car was controlled by the autopilot.
It drove itself towards the headquarters. A few minutes later, he was in front of the tallest tower in the city. It was the "World Defence Association." He parked his car there and entered the tower.
Jay found most people working, on one side testing some weapons and on the other side preparing some soldiers. One agent is coming towards him.
"Captain Luke, we have been waiting for you."
"Good Morning," Jay greeted. "What's so special today?"
"Nothing urgent," she replied.
"Oh, so we used to always act like this, we are about to go to a war," he said.
"It's part of the monthly training session," she replied. "You would know if you paid attention to us."
"Why were you all waiting for me?" Jay asked.
They walked together in the tower, moving forward."We got a meeting," she answered.
"Nobody informed me about that," Jay said.
A Few Agents stopped nearby them; they were watching him closely. Whispering about something.
"It's about to start in ten minutes," she said.
"I don't know what to say about it," Jay said.
"That won't be a problem," she said.
"Tell me, what's it about?" Jay asked.
"We can't tell you," she replied.
The Agents around came to them in very cheerful smiles.
"Sir, we have been watching you," one agent said, excitedly.
"We are your fans. I used to watch on TV," the other agent said, smiling.
"You are interrupting us in the middle," Agent Spectre said.
"It's alright!" Jay said.
"Will you please sign this digital poster for me?" one of the agents asked.
"I want a picture with you," another agent said."We all miss the FROST-WING"
"Thank you," Jay said, nicely.
They walked from there, "And you were telling me about the meeting?"
"No, I wasn't," she replied. She moved forward.
"Are you hiding something?" he asked.
"Nope, she was following the orders," a voice came from behind.
An old man was standing in uniform, with White hair & beard, wrinkles on his face, and a sharp jaw. he walked towards them.
Jay wasn't so happy about seeing him. "You may go, Agent Spectre," he said in a heavy voice. She walked away nicely. In a second, Jay was gone. The old man follows him. The other agents watching them, The other agents noticed them.
"Why is Head Captain chasing him?"
Jay was moving forward in a hurry, with a moody face. The old man walked in front of him."Can you please stop behaving like a ten-year-old kid?"
"I thought you would be happy to see your father."
Jay exhaled, "Fine," he said calmly.
"So what are we celebrating? You are having a second marriage or something?"
"My retirement," he replied.
A flicker of surprise crossed Jay's face, shifting his demeanour in an instant.
"Why?"
"You look fine to me. So Why?" Jay asked,
"I have lived my life, Its not that I fear to die. But I don't want my life to end with some disease or lying upon a bed. I want to sit down, watch my favourite shows, and meet my old friends. Spend some time in peace. I have fulfilled my duties with all my honesty," he replied.
"What exactly do you want?" Jay asked,
"I want you to replace me, hold my position. Free me from my responsibilities," he replied,
"Why me? I never even wanted this job. I am sure there are other capable candidates for this position." Jay replied,
He looked outside the glass window,
"There, the city I wanted to change. After all my efforts, it's still the same. The only man who can make my dream true is you, my son. Sure There are other people. But none of them wants what you always want."
He put his hand on Jay's shoulder, "Helping people."
"So, will you accept my offer?"