The Sitting Alive - Season 3

Episode 10 - The Great Escape

Back at Glynne. Dan, Charlie and Rubin were preparing for their mission of freeing Lily and Taylor who were imprisoned by the Marauders. While, Colin and Ethel remain in the basement with the one Marauder they got hostage. Dan, Charlie, and Rubin gathered their supplies, checking their weapons and making sure they had everything they needed for the mission. The tension was palpable as they prepared to embark on their dangerous journey to free Lily and Taylor from the clutches of Archie and the Marauders. "We've got to be smart about this," Dan said, his voice steady but filled with urgency.
Charlie nodded, adjusting the strap of his backpack. "We'll need to move quickly and quietly. The element of surprise is our best advantage."
Rubin, always the strategist, laid out a rough map of the area between Glynne and the Marauder's prison. "We'll take the forest route," he spoke. "It'll give us more cover and a better chance to scout their defenses before we move in."
As they finalized their plan, Dan turned to Colin and Ethel, who were standing near the basement door where the captured Marauder was being held. "Keep an eye on him," he instructed. "He might be our only bargaining chip if things go south."
Colin nodded, his face serious. "We'll make sure he doesn't cause any trouble. You just focus on getting Lily and Taylor back safely."
Ethel, ever the practical one, handed Dan a small, hastily assembled first aid kit. "In case you guys need it," she said quietly. "Good luck, and be careful."
With final nods of encouragement and determination, Dan, Charlie, and Rubin set off, slipping out of Glynne and into the cover of the trees. The forest route was treacherous, but it offered the concealment they needed as they made their way towards the Marauders' outpost. Back in the basement, Colin and Ethel kept a close watch on the captured Marauder. The man was bound and gagged, his eyes darting around nervously as he realized the precariousness of his situation.

As they traversed the forest, Dan, Charlie, and Rubin moved with practiced stealth, their senses heightened by the danger that lay ahead. Eventuallu, they reached a ridge overlooking the prison, crouching low to avoid detection. From their vantage point, they could see the layout of the compound, with its fortified walls and guard towers. Rubin pulled out a pair of binoculars, scanning the area. "Okay the patrols are still going on . This isn't going to be easy."
Dan's jaw tightened as he surveyed the compound. "We'll have to take out the guards quietly," he said. "One by one, until we can make our way inside."
Charlie and Rubin nodded, their faces set with determination.

Meanwhile, Lily, Taylor, Ashton, and Aria sat in their respective cells, their spirits weighed down by the oppressive atmosphere of the Marauders' prison. The dim light filtering through the small, barred windows did little to lift their hopes. Each passing hour felt like an eternity as they pondered their uncertain fates. Lily tried to keep her composure, but the bleakness of their situation gnawed at her resolve. She glanced over at Taylor, who was still processing the shock of seeing her brother Levi again under such circumstances. Ashton and Aria were equally troubled, their thoughts clearly occupied by the dire situation they found themselves in. Levi, now reduced to the role of janitor, pushed a mop across the cold, grimy floor outside their cells. His eyes flicked towards his sister and the others, guilt and helplessness evident in his expression. He wanted to help, but his demotion had stripped him of any real authority or means to aid them.
"Levi..." Taylor called out softly, her voice tinged with a mixture of desperation and hope. "Is there anything you can do? Anything at all?"
Levi paused, looking around to ensure no one was watching. He approached Taylor's cell, speaking in a low voice. "I... I don't have much power here anymore. But I'll try to find a way."
Ashton leaned forward, his eyes narrowing with determination. "Any help you can give us would be a start. We need to get out of here."
Aria, who had been mostly silent, spoke up for the first time, "Surely there's a way."
Just then, the door at the far end of the corridor creaked open, and Archie, accompanied by Daurine, strode in. Levi quickly resumed his janitorial duties, keeping his head down.
Archie smirked as he approached the cells. "Well, well. How are our guests doing? And our new janitor." He taunted as he patted Levi on the head.
Lily glared at him, her voice steady but laced with anger, "What the fuck do you want, Archie?"
Archie's smirk widened. "Just checking in. I thought you might want to know that your friends are probably already on their way here. It's only a matter of time before they walk right into our trap."
Taylor's heart sank, and she exchanged worried looks with Lily. "You won't get away with this," she said defiantly, trying to mask her fear.
Daurine chuckled darkly. "Oh, I think we will. And when they get here, we'll be ready."
With that, Archie and Daurine turned and left, leaving the prisoners in a tense silence. Levi, sensing the danger growing ever closer, approached the cells again once the coast was clear.
"I'll do what I can," he whispered urgently. "Just hang in there."
As Levi continued his janitorial duties, the prisoners clung to the fragile thread of hope he offered.