Marina Hardy Case #1 page 3

Early the next morning, Marina ran down the stairs and was headed for the door, when her mother stopped her. “And just where are you headed off to?” She asked. “Well I was going to meet up with some friends…” “Not till that garage is spotless.” “But moooooom!” She protested. “Get going.” Her mom replied. On the way outside, her brother stopped her. “Hey Marina, you go do what you need to do, and I’ll cover for you. I don’t mind cleaning the garage.” “Oh, thanks a million, Kyle!” She said ecstatically. “I owe you one.”

“So, why’d you call us here?” Link asked when Marina and her friends were all together in the park. “I found Thompson’s hideout, but the other agents don’t believe me, so I propose we go on a stakeout on our own.” “That sounds like it could be dangerous.” Sara said. “Yah Marina…” Zelda said worriedly. “Won’t you get in trouble for that?” “Guys, this is more important than rules or safety.” Marina said firmly. “I have to do this. Now, who’s with me?” Slowly, Brandon raised his hand, followed by the others. Marina smiled. “Thanks, guys. You’re the best.”

All that afternoon, the five friends got ready for the big night by training and packing supplies. After Marina told her parents she was having a sleepover, everything was ready. “So here’s the plan…” Marina told the others as they walked to the place where they would be camping. “We’ll each take turns keeping watch through my heat-sensor binoculars in half-hour shifts. I’ll take the first watch.” Once in the woods, they set up a tent for Link and Brandon, and another for the girls. Marina kept here eyes diligently peeled for any sign of Tim or his men. The hours seemed to drag by as it got darker and darker, and each person had taken at least one shift; still with no sign of anyone. Marina sighed as she handed Link the binoculars. "Maybe this was a dumb idea." She said. "No, wait..." Said Link suddenly. "I... I see someone! Come look." "Oh my gosh..." She whispered as she peered through the lenses. "That's Tim himself; I'm going after him!" And with that, she scrambled to her feet and ran towards the warehouse.

3rd Person Day Randomness

Today, Secret Agent is speaking in 3rd person. And Secret Agent just thought of something random she wants to share with everyone. "If someone said to you, 'Is "no" going to be the next word you say?' and you had to answer truthfully, what would your reply be?" Agent asked her blog readers. "Get it?" she wonders. Now Secret Agent will fill out one of those question thingies for something to do.

Eating: Chicken burrito/ frozen orange pop
Thinking about: The cupcakes on the counter.
Wearing: A camo Superman shirt
Watching: A Star Wars Wii game being played
Waiting for: Tonight when I hopfully will get to watch Star Trek Voyager
Loving: 3 Minute Song by Josh Wilson

Secret Agent tells her readers goodbye.

Trying

I'm trying to be hopeful in a world without hope. Trying to be happy in the midst of sadness. Trying to share God's light in a world of darkness. Trying to love when there's not a lot of love left. Trying to fill my life with the things that really matter. Trying to keep my friends close and God closest. Trying to be strong when I feel so weak inside. Trying to stay sane while living in the middle of craziness. *sigh* Keep pressing on, friends. Together we can make it. -Me

Marina Hardy Case #1, page 2

Marina burst through the door, breathless. “Marina!” Zelda exclaimed as she set down the romance novel she’d been reading. “What’s wrong?” “On my way home when I was walking through the woods, I spotted this guy, and he looked suspicious, so I followed him, and I found the building where the guy we’re after and lots of his workers are operating their evil plan, and I need to use your phone so I can call headquarters and tell them where to find him!” She said all in one breath. Zelda smiled and handed her the cordless phone. “Commander James?” She said into the phone. “This is Marina. I found this underground factory, and I think I might have seen Tim there! You should send the crew over to check it out immediately.” “Marina…” The Commander replied. “I appreciate your enthusiasm, but I highly doubt it was the man we’re after.” He gave a little laugh. “But…” Marina protested. “Now go get some rest; it’s late.” He said. “Commander! I-” But before she could finish, she heard a click. He had hung up. Marina sighed as she set the phone down and walked towards the door. “Bye Zelda.” She mumbled.
Marina was feeling very depressed as she trudged down the sidewalk.
“Commander James thinks he knows everything.” She thought to herself.
“I should just go straight to the Captain.” But who was she kidding; he was too important of a man to listen to a mere lieutenant. Not even the commanders had ever gotten to see him, let alone those in lower ranks. No one even knew his name. “Where have you been all night, young lady?” Marina’s mother asked as soon as she walked in. “Do you know what time it is?” “Oh sorry… I was um, at Zelda’s house.” “This is the third time this month you’ve been out past curfew. As punishment, you have to clean the entire garage tomorrow. Now, off to bed.” Her dad said. Marina scowled as she went up to her room. That wasn’t fair! All those times, she’d been on important training missions. “It’s no thanks to them the world isn’t controlled by bad guys!” As she lay in bed awake, she couldn’t get her mind off the events of that day. “I HAVE to catch him!” She thought. “And I WILL! No matter what…”