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Chapter Thirty-Five

Chapter Thirty-Five - Ready Or Not

Tuesday, 29th September 2020

KRYSTALLIA

I woke up with a heavy heart, knowing Tatiana was going to take another employee or gang member. I gently hit Zach's shoulder, "Wake up."

He moved a little before opening his eyes, "It's already six-thirty?"

I nodded and unwrapped his arms from me. I took a sweater and jeans before handing Zach his clothes. Quickly changing, I slipped on my jacket and boots before heading out of the tent with Zach behind me.

Holding his hand, we went to where everyone was eating, their eyes drooping with sleep. They had bought pancakes, waffles, hot dogs, and fruit from the nearby food court.

I, of course, took the pancakes and some blueberries while Zach took some waffles and strawberries. We drizzled some honey over it before taking a seat on the logs and digging in.

My mind was turning, trying to think of a way to find where Cain was. We've tracked where the videos were sent but it always came up empty.

Finishing my breakfast quickly, I threw the plate and utensils away before walking to the SUV. Opening the trunk, I started up my AI, sitting on the trunk of the car. My AI turned into a holopad and I started tracking again.

I still had half an hour before briefing so I took the time to try and track Cain's location again. Zach came and sat next to me, handing me his phone.

"Another video came in."

I took his phone before whistling, "Kris!"

Kris turned to meet my eyes and I waved the phone in my hand. He nodded, dismissing the people he was talking to, and headed towards me. He sat on the other side of me and I pressed play.

>>PLAY>>

"Good morning!"

Her high-pitched voice rang through the room, echoing. She moved the camera so that it showed Cain.

"Good morning, Cain. Time to rise and shine!"

He whimpered from the floor, his limbs bound together with a big metal ball chained on. She put the camera on herself again.

"So, today's Tuesday, and you know what that means!" she grinned, her eyes lighting up.

"It's time for another kidnapping!"

She tapped a finger on her chin thoughtfully, "I wonder who the lucky person is. An innocent employee, a loyal gang member, a trustworthy friend, or a heartless Estrada? Choices, choices..."

She shrugged and smiled, "Oh, well. I guess I'll just go with the flow and see who we stumble upon. We have lots of time anyway. Isn't that right, Cain?"

She kicked him in his stomach and he groaned in pain before spitting out some blood.

"Oh, yikes. That looks pretty disgusting," she shrunk back and turned back to the camera.

"Anyway, he took a pill, like, an hour ago. That pill, well, you'll have to find out what it does yourself. I'll give you a hint, it's very similar to what that poor girl had. You know, the one you found. Great job at finding it, actually."

She put her hand on her forehead, mumbling, "I'm rambling again."

With a shake of her head, she looked directly at the camera, "Just know that someone is going to be taken at 11 pm sharp, so don't be late to find this one. Remember, you're the seeker. I'll see you at the end of the game, Krystallia."