Roblox Piggy Book 2: H.O.P.E

5.4 - Prey Vs. Predator

⚠️TW!! GUNSHOTS, EXPLOSIONS AND BLOOD!!⚠️

Lucinda

"You go on ahead, Cindy."

I turned to Zuzy, who was standing infront of the door leading into the sewers next to Zee before taking her hand. "Zee and I need to go back to the Safe Place to get some things. Good luck stopping Willow!" As much as I wanted to protest, I forced myself to be reasonable with them. They had their things they needed to take care of, and I had my own. I tossed the screwdriver aside before turning back to the zebras and nodding.

"Thank you, you two," I replied blankly. "Stay safe out there, and meet me outside of this place when you're back, okay?" Zee and Zuzy nodded at me before the latter turned and walked out of the door, gently dragging her sister with her. I was alone again. I sighed before turning to the ladder. Knowing that I didn't have much time left, I grabbed the ladder tightly and climbed upwards towards the sewer cap. Using one hand, I quietly pushed it out of the way.

I let out a sigh of relief at the sight of the night sky above me. I quickly climbed the rest of the way up before I found myself outside of the factory. The building was secluded and tucked away behind what seemed to be miles and miles of trees. Without giving it another thought, I ran towards the factory's entrance, a small door on some metal fences. Once I snuck inside, I looked around the area. Some of Willow's lackeys were there minding their own business. I had to sneak past them without being caught.

Fortunately, there were tons of dark shadows around thanks to the bright street lamps around. I could use the darkness to my advantage. The sounds of the smoke coming from the buildings below filled my ears as I hid behind some barrels of what I thought was oil. There were stairs leading up to the second floor of the factory, but I knew I had to get the T.S.P members away first. I then remembered the grenades I had in my rucksack. I quietly took one out before closing my bag. I then went up to the railing and pulled the pin.

I tossed the grenade down into the darkness and ran out of there as fast as I could.

A loud explosion was all I could hear after that.

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My distraction had worked, but I did end up taking yet another hit to the head for it.

The blood streamed down my face as I twirled the security key I had found on the second floor around my finger. I went out the door and made my way to the edge of the "balcony" before spotting the T.S.P members going back to their duties after inspecting the explosion. Before they could turn to the stairs, however, I had quickly made my way down them and didn't stop running until I was inside of the door below. That was where Willow had taken us after infiltrating the Safe Place.

I ran to my right and around the corner towards the cells until I reached the cell my companions were in. Pony was still being depressed infront of the bars while Georgie was pacing around anxiously. Mimi and Giraffy were sitting on the bed. When they saw me infront of the bars, they all seemed to perk up. It was as though I was their light in the darkness. I hoped Zizzy was proud. "Cindy! You're okay!" Georgie cheered as he ran up to the bars with a smile.

I gave Georgie a light nod before unlocking the cell and pulling the door open. It was heavy, but I managed to pull the door wide enough for the others to get out. I nearly fell after I let go of the cold metal, though. "Come on, everyone! Let's go!" I ordered as I walked back to the others. I was about to walk ahead and lead the group out when Pony put a hand on my shoulder. I tried my best to hold in the sigh in me as I turned to face him.

"Where are Zee and Zuzy?" Pony asked a bit too quietly. He seemed desperate for an answer. Instinctively, I put a hand on top of his own in an attempt to comfort him. "Don't worry Pony, they're okay," I reassured him while loud enough for only him to hear. "I told them to meet us outside of this place, so we have to hurry if we want to get there in time." For the first time since Zizzy got infected, Pony smiled. It was small, but it was there.