Mᴜᴛᴀɴᴛ Aᴘᴏᴄᴀʟʏᴘsᴇ 6: Tʜᴇ Vᴀʟʟᴇʏ

30 || 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐀 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐄

After learning that Wicked was inside every community, Donatello and Leonardo never dared to look back toward Woodward or consider questioning the raccoons again. Instead, they hurried home without stopping. The primary goal was to alert all humans and mutants in this city who were victims. Is this even a correct assertion? Donnie hurried into the school after getting out of the truck to find his cherished wife, who was expecting their child. When he did, he embraced her and once again realized how cruel this world is. He was unwilling to let her leave his sight.
As Leo followed his little brother inside, he directed his people to pile into the library. He must tell them the news from the raccoons. When all of his community crowded into the large space, he watched every single pair of eyes stare at him with great concern, unsure if each one was loyal. Was Laura telling the truth? Was she bluffing about this to scare everyone? He nudged his brother, Donnie. "What now?" He asked him, eager to know his opinion. "We can't be sure Laura was telling the truth, Don."

"We can't take our chances," Donnie replied to Leo. "It must be shared."

Anxiously, everyone is sitting at tables, murmuring and mumbling. And when there were no longer enough tables, people began to stand beside one another. The Brothers, their partners, Zayn, Clem, Duke, Vv, and many more were waiting to hear what the next steps were to keep Anzen safe.

It terrified Donnie that anyone in here possibly could be associated with Wicked. For a fact, the next few words needed to be chosen carefully. If it's true, and the news is revealed directly, those Wicked Soldiers are listening. He leans over to Leo. "If what Laura said is true, be careful what you say."

The leader nods once, giving his brother a thankful gesture. He rearranged the worlds in his head before he spoke. "We just got back from the interrogation of the raccoons at Woodward. The intention was to get more information."

It was quiet at first, but Zayn broke the silence. "And did you get any information?"

Leonardo breathed out. "Useful information and some... not the best." He said. "We already know that nowhere is safe..." He looks at Donnie from the corner of his eye. His towering brother gave him a worrisome expression, also reminding him faintly to be careful with his next words. Leo shifted his gaze at his people. "Arm yourselves well. Y'never know when a member of Wicked will sneak up on you."

Osa, who was sitting in one of the chairs that was closer to the next to Vv. "What's going on?" She whispered.

"I--I don't know..." Vincent answered back, still listening to Leo. He spoke of the next step, defending others and ensuring greater safety. The leader of Anzen also mentioned that people are to pay attention to anyone close to them because they never know who is their friend or their enemy.

Then, he looked at Vv directly in front of him. "Vincent!" He said her name. "You're one of our strongest fighters."

The young woman gulped, nodding her head confidently yet nervously since she could feel what he was going to ask her. "Yes, thank you, Leo."

He continued to speak to her. "I'm gonna need you to give it your all for supply runs." Says Leo, clearly stating that he is counting on her.

With a distressed sigh, Vincent Brooks felt her husband's eyes pierce her from across the room. "I understand, Leo. How often do you want me to go out?"

"As often as possible." Leo replied.

Quickly, a nervous chuckle followed. Duke narrowed his eyes, his jaw slowly dropping in shock. "Uh, hehe.. uh," He mumbled. "Is--is that a good idea, Leo?"

Leonardo believed it was a great idea, but not the best one either. "We don't have a choice, Duke. I'm not fond of sending people out there, but I trust Vv. She's never failed us." He said. "And of course, I would never send her out alone."