Light Unbridled

Light Unbridled- Chapter 1: Reunion

*The current year is 2020. The scene opens in the Lion's Club in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, where the reunion for the class of 2016 is being held. The turn up for the event was only a few dozen people.*

Hayden: Ozzy? Is that you? Jesus, you look so different.

Ozzy: Yeah, uh, Hayden, right?

Hayden: Yeah. God, I can't believe it’s been four years already. Seems like just yesterday I was running for class president.

Ozzy: Well, time flies when you're having fun, and we all know high school for the most part is the exact opposite of fun.

*A third person walks up to Hayden and Ozzy and joins the conversation*

Bryce: I thought I heard some familiar voices. How have you morons been?

Ozzy: Pretty good. Except for the fact that work has been pretty stale for a while. I've been bored out of my mind and this reunion is definitely a much needed break. Also, this may sound rude but, what was your name again?

Bryce: Name's Bryce. To be honest, I barely remembered your names until I heard you guys talking. Can’t believe it’s only been four years since graduation, and we’re having a high school reunion. Who the hell even hosted this?

Hayden: Pretty sure it was that girl who ran for class president against me. What was her name, again?

Bryce: No clue. I remember her beating you pretty badly, though.

Hayden: Shut up.

Bryce: Ozzy, is your younger cousin here?

Ozzy: Zack? Yeah he's here. Somewhere. Y'all wanna look for him?

Hayden and Bryce: Sure.

*The trio start to walk around the lobby looking for Zack. While walking they make some more small talk.*

Hayden: So Ozzy, you mentioned work. What kind of job do you have?

Ozzy: I research snakes and other reptiles. A herpetologist, it’s called. But I also relocate venomous snakes that are threats to people. Like if a snake is too close to a house. But recently, I haven't been getting any calls about snakes at all, so I've just been at home with the few snakes I own. How about you? What do you do?

Hayden: I just got a job as a handyman at Aerotek. I'm just starting so I've got an easy task of installing air conditioning units in people's homes.

Bryce: Sounds like exciting stuff.

Ozzy: What about you, Bryce?

Bryce: I never really stick to one thing. I usually just do odd jobs all over the place.

*As they continue walking, Ozzy spots Zack talking to another person.*

Ozzy: There he is, and it looks like he found someone he recognizes too.

Bryce: Well, let's go introduce ourselves gentlemen.

*The three of them approach Zack and the other person.*

Ozzy: Hey Zack, I told you you'd see some familiar faces around here. You remember Bryce and Hayden from back in the day?

Zack: Barely. Hell, I barely even recognize Isaiah anymore, and me and him are the same age. I don't even get why Isaiah is here. He's here with his grandma because she thought some of his friends would be here. The only reason I'm here is because you made me come.

Isaiah: Well, it’s nice to see you guys again. School was way less fun when y'all graduated. And unfortunately, Ryan was dragged into coming here too. I don't understand how our parents could be so dumb, but it’s whatever.