Spectrum of Red. [LISRENE]

5

27 March 2024

Lisa’s small, dimly lit room. She’s pacing, glancing repeatedly at her device, waiting for the message she knows will signal a massive change. Her mind races, filled with thoughts of the unknown future, her responsibilities, and Tzuyu.

The device beeps as she notes the code.
Lisa muttered to herself.

“D-Day… It's time.”

She looked at the plastic cup on the table, clean and shining as if it held a world of its own.

Lisa said to the cup

“How’s your world, Miss Fiona? I bet it’s peaceful out there.”

She sighs, imagining the freedom she longed for.

"I wonder what it would be like... to be free. No more hiding. No more... cages."

A door softly opened, and  Tzuyu stepped inside, her eyes filled with curiosity.

Tzuyu asked curiously,

"Are you... talking to that cup? Is it some kind of secret phone?"

Lisa snapped out of her trance. Back to reality.

“Oh, um... No! I mean... it’s just...”

Tzuyu smiled innocently

"Does it have a name?"

Lisa whispered, she was embarrassed.

“Miss Fiona.”

Am that lonely that I started talking to a cup? Lisa thought.

Tzuyu said eyeing the cup,

“Well, she’s beautiful but you are too.”

Lisa lets out a chuckle, holding Tzuyu’s hand firmly.

Lisa said seriously

“Tzuyu, we’re leaving today.”

Tzuyu’s eyes widen in surprise, and she immediately hugs Lisa tightly.

“Thank you... thank you for everything.”

Lisa chuckled,

“We’re in this together.”

Later, on the terrace. The fire alarm rings out, echoing through the building. Lisa spots the police surrounding the area and gives them a signal to begin the raid. As chaos ensues, Lisa dashes back into the building, searching through the panic for the girls who are still trapped.

Lisa shouted to the girls

“This way! Hurry!”

She guides them out, keeping an eye on the surroundings. After what feels like an hour of confusion and mayhem, the police take control. But Lisa is still frantically searching for Tzuyu.

Lisa muttered desperately.

"Where are you, Tzuyu?"

As she scans the area, she spots a window and freezes. Outside, a police officer is holding onto Tzuyu, who is crying and struggling to get away.

“Tzuyu!”

She sprints out of the building, not caring who tries to stop her. Tzuyu notices her, breaks free from the officer, and runs straight toward Lisa. They meet halfway and embrace tightly, not wanting to let go.

Tzuyu cried,

“I thought I lost you!”

Lisa hugged her even tighter.