SMOSH EXPEDITION: The Golden Flamingo (Book Four)

Chapter Four - Above & Below

Ian Hecoccyx

   I drove us away from the museum as far as possible, things were getting out of hand back there so we decided to pull of a Hardcore Max stunt which I was grateful that we did.

It became clear that we were not the only ones who wanted the golden Flamingo, these creepy guys also want them and it looked like they're working for someone who was 'powerful' as how Sidney would describe it. I just hope he reveals himself sooner, I couldn't stand all these suspense and mystery of who is the bad guy.

   As if the writer listens to my rant, he just wants me to get maimed in every story he writes.

   I drove on, feeling the cold gust of wind blow against my face while swerving the sidecar side to side and avoiding other vehicles. The city's lights were on, giving the place the life it always had. We drove past the Hollywood Walk of Fame, seeing dozens of tourists take pictures of Los Angeles at night.

   "So where are we going?" Sidney said while her arms were wrapped around my waist.

   "To my apartment, it's much safer there compared to Anthony's." I said.

"And why is that?" Anthony spoke up, quite intrigued by what I have said.

"Duh, your apartment was always featured in every single one of your vlogs, most likely the dudes will start looking there." I shrugged.

A sudden clarity etched on his face, "Oh well, time to move out."

__________

   A few minutes later, we had reached in the northern part of the city just beside Hollywood Hills where it was more peaceful compared to the always-busy downtown Los Angeles.

"We should leave this thing somewhere far away from my place to avoid any more snitches or ambushes." I said, stopping the sidecar in a dark alley.

Everyone got out, "Where are we?" Sidney asked.

   "We need to move fast, this place is very dangerous for people like us." Anthony tugged on her arm, pulling her out of the alley.

   "Why?"

   "This is where we encountered those crazy apeshit girls a few months ago." I said, clutching the ancient scroll in my hands. "We better hurry." My friend said, leading us through another alleyway, "Let me ask, Ian. Why did you choose this place?"

   "It's probably the most inconspicuous place to ditch the vehicle." I shrugged, "Who would bother to think we stopped there?"

   "But this is not near your house."

   "Change of plan, we discuss the plan in our office." I said.

   Anthony stopped dead in his tracks then motioned for Billy to walk with Sidney. He let them get a good distance from us before speaking up, "Defy Media? You must be crazy! We'll be exposed!"

   "Relax, man. We'll just explain to her that they're our co-workers and we'll tell the guys that she's an extra for our new episode. Simple, right?"

   "Probably simpler than escaping from those fangirls." He said.

   "What?! Where?!" I turned around and saw the same pack of desperate rabid girls rushing towards us, "Anthony, run."

   "Way ahead of ya!" I looked back at my friend who had left me in the spot and ran for Sidney and Billy.

   "You son of a bitch." I ran and heard the girls screaming our names.