They are very different. He's a carnival performer, she's a talented surgeon. He's always happy and funny, she's more quiet. What will happen when they cross each other? What will happen when they lose everyone else? And what about the infection tha...
Both Katie and I followed Pony to Willow's office, which was kind of dark. Something in a wall caught my attention.
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It seemed like a whole plan to take revenge on a... cop. Willow was sitting on a chair in front of her desk. When we entered, she got up.
Willow: You guys are here! Felix, can you close the door, please? Felix: Sure...
Pony stood in front of Willow, and Katie stepped near a corner. I went with her.
Pony: So... What do you need from us? Willow: Well, it's very simple. I tracked down some people that really didn't give me a good time in the past.
She gave him the potion.
Willow: So you will be in charge of giving them this.
Katie widened her eyes.
Katie: Are you planning to infect someone!? Willow: They deserve it. Katie: Whether they deserve it or not, this is not correct! Willow: I'm tired of you!
She rushed coming to us, grabbed Katie and threatened her with her gun.
Willow: You are just like that fox. I was afraid he would tell anyone about this, that's why I had to make him infected. Shut up, or you'll end up just like him. Felix: Wait... what?
My mind was still processing it.
Felix: You are saying you... planned infecting Foxy too? Willow: He got what was coming to him. That officer will too.
I was concerned about this.
Pony: Willow, stop! Willow: Then do what I asked you to! Katie: Pony, don't! You have to be aware of what she's asking you to do! Willow: You shut up!
Willow now pointed at Katie's head.
Felix: Leave her be! Use me if you want to, but leave her be!
She laughed.
Willow: Aww, how cute. He's willing to give his life for her. Are you sure you want to let them down, Pony?
He stayed silent.
Willow: That's what I thought.
She pushed Katie to the floor, and then prepared to fire her weapon at me.
Pony: Wait!
She stopped.
Pony: You win... I'll do it.
Willow smirked after hearing that.
Willow: Felix, Katie, you guys can leave now. Thanks for... cooperating.
"That's it!? She could have killed us and then she just... asks us to get out as if nothing happened!?"
Katie touched my shoulder.
Katie: A-Are you okay? Aren't you hurt? Felix: I... I'm okay. What about you? Aren't you hurt either? Katie: Well... kind of. But it's alright. I can just put some alcohol on my arm.
(Context: Katie's arm had a little wound after Willow pushed her).
So... it had to stay this way, huh?
(Katie's pov)
Hours passed, Pony and Willow got out and returned. He looked... He didn't look fine at all.
Sleeping time came, and we all went to our rooms. All except for Pony. I went to search for him downstairs, and there he was, looking at a photo.
Katie: Hi there.
He put the picture inside his pocket as soon as he saw me.
Pony: Oh, hey. Katie: Is everything alright? Pony: Yeah... I was just thinking. Katie: Oh... Can I sit here and think with you? Pony: Sure...
I sat.
Pony: Do you think we can ever be free? Katie: Uhm... That's kind of a difficult question. We all are under pressure right now. But I guess you can break free if you want to. Pony: Yeah...
We stayed silent for some seconds.
Pony: This kind of feels like the first time we talked, doesn't it? Katie: Yeah... The day when you told me about your old friend Zizzy... Pony: And when Felix got jealous. Katie: *giggles* Yeah. Pony: Welp... You should be heading to bed now. Things may get difficult starting from tomorrow, but trust me, everything is going to be alright. Katie: Okay.
He hugged me tightly.
Pony: Make sure Felix, you and the rest of the members are okay, will you? Katie: I will. But...
I released him.
Katie: Why does this feel like you are saying goodbye? Pony: I have no idea. Maybe... You never know what's going to happen in the future. Katie: You are right. Well... See you tomorrow. Pony: Yeah... See you...
I went upstairs quietly, entered to the room, laid on my bed and fell asleep.
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The next morning was kind of empty for all of us. Something wasn't right. I saw Willow coming up to us, looking mad.
Willow: Guys, is Pony still asleep? Why can't I find him? Baren: What? I thought he was with you on a supply run or something!
We all started looking for him on every possible place. I went to my room, just in case. I didn't find him, but I found a piece of paper laying somewhere near where I put my bat. I took it, opened it and started reading.
"For Katie (please don't read it if you are not her) If you are reading this, it's because I'm gone. And no, I'm not dead (hopefully). I just decided to break free from this nightmare. TSP isn't just a group to survive. Be careful of Willow and don't forget that you can leave too. I'm currently searching for another group or someone who can help me (if I'm still not infected) and on my way to start a new life. Hopefully I can be forgiven for what I've done. Anyway, I hope you take care of the group, and tell Felix that I'll miss him too. Don't forget to drink plenty of water :) Pony"
I went downstairs after that.
Willow: So... did you find anything? Because if you didn't, istg... Katie: Pony... deserted. Willow: HE... WHAT!?
The next chapter will be kind of the finale of this first part of the book :D
Since we are everytime more close to it, do you guys want a Q&A now or at the end of the whole book?
