The Day I Changed

Blue...?

18:35

I hear footsteps coming towards me. Oh great! It's almost dark now. I look at my watch. 6:35 already ? That's good I'm well hidden now. I try not to move and create a noise as I crane my neck slowly from the fluffy bunny bin to see who it is.

Well, he doesn't look like a terrorist to me. Since when did terrorist start wearing blue T-shirts and khaki pants? I have a feeling this situation is something more than plain terrorism. This person looks more like a lab scientist than a person trained to kill. He's got a long face, long nose and I can't make out anything else because it's dark. Duh. He clumsily holds his gun and looks around. He then runs back towards Matrix.

Ratings
1. Unity-***** (as they seem to love to stick together )
2. Dress code-*
3. Security- 0

Why was he wearing blue? Is he even one of them ?

Apparently , these people have managed to cut out electricity in every nook and corner of the mall except for the Matrix. It's now clearly visible. The activities going on in the Matrix. So far they haven't fired anyone which gives me hope.

I see a woman dressed in a Blue top and formals. She's having a confident posture like she's the leader. She's got a gun in the back pocket and another in her right hand. She seems to be talking to the hostages as she scans the room. The way she looked at them while she speaks bothered me the most. It's like she's saying , "Hello! My dear earthlings, I have come from the planet Mars to take with me some volunteers for brain examination."

What's going on?

She then completes her speech and moves away from my sight. I feel the anxiety rise up in me. I can't just sit here. I've got to do something.

Let me plan of something first. The events of the day suggest that this attack is not an act of terrorism but something more. The color Blue is the main element here.

Blue .. Blue ... Blue. Blue indicates peace, wisdom, spirituality. Among these wisdom is the only one that makes sense. Wisdom can create, wisdom can destroy. That's the one. It might also be random or because the troops name is Team Blue. That wouldn't sound that threatening so probably it's not.

Time to get to work. I check to see if anyone's around. I sit upright and make a list of things I would need to defend myself. Since the power has been turned off, it would be easy for me to sneak in and out of the stores.

First off I would need a bag pack that is easy to access. A belt bag for the handy ones and possibly something that can let me blend in with the surroundings better.

I slowly get up and press my back against the wall. I start moving towards the nearest store which happens to be the hardware store. Can you believe the luck ?

As soon as I got in I collect a torch, a wrench, nuts and bolts and a really strong and long rope.Fortunately, the keeper decided to place his belt bag on the counter before barging out. I found a pair of glasses , a measuring tape , few screws and orbit.

I took all my essentials and arranged them in the belt bag. God ! It's heavy. I then make my way to the shop that sells men's wear( Mind you, there are no stores for woman's clothing on the ground floor). I chose a black shirt and a pair of cargo pants off the rack and put them on. I then pulled my hair up in a pony. All set.

I checked the time. My watch blinked 18:55. Time for some action, baby.

I slowly make my way towards the emergency staircase. I check for any sounds or shadows and soundlessly climbed the first flight of stairs.

"If I see anyone trying to get away I'll straight away shoot them."

I quickly press myself against a wall and bend a little to see what's going on.

I could see five figures moving towards the end of the hall. As far as I know , there's another fluffy bunny bin and an empty shop in that corner.

One of the figure which looked like a male went near the fluffy bunny and pressed something in the side. There was a whoosh and a tabloid with deep blue lights blinking slides out. The guy types in a password. I try to make it out but only get the letters 'neu'.

I see the people out of which two of them are from team Blue , move towards the empty shop. The shutter opens and the people get in. Before the shutter closes down I see some equipment which look almost alien to me.

I move forward to get a better look. I feel a hand on my mouth as a force presses me against it. Shit ! I'm caught.