Sing: The Era of Music

Chapter 41: Not Scared Of The Dark

Chris slowly wakes up and sees himself on a bed, with bandages on his abdomen and his chest. He tries to sit up but someone pushes him down gently. "Woah, easy there boy. You had a rough time." said the wolf. "Where am I? Who are you?" asked Chris. The figure reveals himself. "How's it going, nephew?" asked the wolf. Chris gasped. It was his uncle, Phil. Malcolm's young brother. "Uncle Phil? Where am I? What's going on?" asked Chris. "You're safe, Chris. You're under the protection of the FPS." said Phil as he showed the badge. Chris was confused. "FPS?" said Chris. "Federal Protection Service." said a voice. Chris turns and sees a female gray wolf approaching him. "Who are you?" asked Chris. "I am Carmen Santiago." said Carmen as Chris gasped. "Wait. I remember you! You are good friends with my uncle!" said Chris as Carmen smiled and sat next to Phil. "Actually, we're married." said Phil as Carmen showed him the ring. "Nice ring." said Chris. "Thank you." said Carmen. "So I'm guessing you want an explanation?" asked Phil. "Yes, as a matter of fact. Where's Dad?" asked Chris. "Your father is currently being sedated. But...he's currently in a coma. His wound was fatal and because of his current state...there's a chance he might not make it." said Phil as Chris looked down. He remembered the altercation between Malcolm and DiMarco. He shot him and Chris remembered everything. "Can you explain to me what's going on?" asked Chris. "Yes, but do you want to tell your family and friends that you are safe?" said Carmen as Chris's head shot up. "What do you mean?" asked Chris. "You've been presumed dead, Chris." said Phil as Chris's eyes widened. "No. T-That can't be true!" said Chris. "I'm afraid it's true, Chris. You were out for 3 days." said Carmen. "3 days?! Everyone is probably feeling terrible right now! Why didn't you tell them I was alive?!" exclaimed Chris as he slowly teared up. "Calm down, Chris. Look, we didn't want to risk our comms, because DiMarco are on the loose and we can't risk our lives. Listen, we can send them a message. Send them an audio recording and a letter okay?" said Carmen as she held his hands. Chris nodded. Afterwards, Phil explained to Chris that they were trying to hunt down DiMarco for a long time and was wanted for his crimes. Carmen then talks to Chris. "Listen Chris. I know this is too much to handle but you have to understand that there is a madman out there. And if we don't stop him, you, your family and everyone will be in danger." said Carmen as Chris sighed. "Alright, were ready to send the messages. Whenever your ready Chris...just record them." said Phil. Soon, Chris would record the messages and Carmen would send them to the safehouse. Meanwhile, everyone at the safehouse was watching T.V and the doorbell rang. "Who is it?" asked Ash. "I'll look." said Suki. She approached the door and saw a package. She takes it. "It's a package. And here's a phone." said Suki as she took it. The phone rings and answers it. Everyone looks on from the hall, anxious and curious. "Hello?" said Suki. "Um...hey, Suki." said Chris. Her eyes widened. "Chris?" Suki whispered. "Tell everyone I'll see them tonight...and tell Porsha not to go crazy on me." said Chris as the phone went dial. Suki then heard a gasping sob and looked to see Rosita on her knees, reading a note. Tears streamed down Rosita's face. "This is...this is Chris's handwriting." said Rosita. "Rosita! What is it?" said Buster as he ran down a hall. She handed him the note. He gasped as he looked at Suki. "Suki? Is it?" said Buster. "It's confirmed. He's alive and he's coming tonight." said Suki as she smiled with happy tears. "Ms. Crawley, get everyone to the living room!" said Buster happily. "Yes, sir!" said Crawley. Meanwhile, Porsha was in bed. She was under deep depression. She looks at Chris's necklace as she holds it tightly. She then heard the door open, it was Meena. "Porsha!" she said with happy tears. "What is it?" asked Porsha. "It's Chris. He's alive, Porsha!" said Meena. "What?! Is he here?" asked Porsha. "No but his letter says he'll be here tonight!" said Meena. Everyone gathered in the living room and sat on the couch. "Alright, here we go." said Buster as he played the first audio. "Hey guys. It's me and I'm alive. Still feel a little shook from the stab in the gut. But first off...I'm so sorry for all the pain you all went through with me gone. When my dad..." Everyone heard him, shuddering and crying. "Poor Chris." said Meena. "Okay...after what happened with my dad...I felt nothing but rage and anger but at the same time, I had to save Luna, I couldn't risk losing her. So before DiMarco could drop her, quickly I grabbed her and got her to safety before DiMarco stabbed me. So I tackled him off the edge and I blacked out. After that I didn't remember anything. I woke up in a medical clot and there was my uncle, Phil." "Uncle Phil?" said Ash in confusion. "Yeah! He's Malcolm's young brother." said Porsha. "I better wrap this up. I have another message for Porsha and Porsha's ears only. Please don't try to eavesdrop, Nooshy and Ash. I know you guys are nosy. Sam, buddy, if you are listening, I'm okay and NONE of this is your fault. You didn't know about that tracker and if you still blame yourself, we are gonna have words but I know Porsha and the others would help you understand. Luna, I hope your doing well sweetie and I can't wait to have you in my arms again. I love you guys." said Chris. Sam smiled and held the device. "They already did." said Sam as Sue hugs him. Luna smiled as Porsha hugs her.