Captured By Squids *remake*

Chapter 18

(Sky's POV)

I made the announcement of our departure at dinner. I had decided it would be best I address this on top of the table, where everyone could see me.

"Everyone! Can I please have your attention!" I called out, my voice echoing off the stone walls. Any of the chatter in the hall died out almost instantly.

"I have unfortunate news to share with all of you. Tomorrow morning, me and the rest of the team crafted must leave."

The room gasped. Murmur instantly broke out, and I had to yell a few times to quiet everyone.

"While we are away, I am leaving the Mudkip to be leader. I expect my recruits to treat him just you would I. Do I make myself clear?" I asked, I was met with yes'.

"Where are you going anyway, General Sky?" A recruit called out from the crowd. I looked at Mitch, who nodded. I knew I had to tell them sooner or later. Might as well get it over with.

"This is not easy for me to explain. My best explanation is a search for the squid's military base, because they have something of ours we need back."

"And what is that thing!" A recruit called out.

"It's not really a thing...but more of a person. 3 days ago, and it was just recently confirmed by the squid leader himself, that they have taken General Deadlox as prisoner."

The room erupted in fury.

"Those no good thiefs!"

"Let's teach them a lesson!"

"Should we come along too, General?"

"How did they get him?!"

"Oh, poor General!"

"Everyone! Quiet please!" I yelled. All eyes looked worriedly in my direction.

"We do not know how or why they took Deadlox, but trust me, they won't get off with just a warning." I said, and the room erupted in cheers.

"Like Sky said, we leave tomorrow morning. While we prepare, we wish for no one to bother us unless it is a true emergency. The quicker we leave, the quicker we can get Deadlox home." Jason said, flying above the crowd of people with his jetpack.

With that said, we all hurried out of the dining hall. As we went out, the recruits sang cheers and praise of luck.

"Good luck guys! Be safe!"

"Yea, show those squids who they messed with!"

"Those slimy creatures won't dare come back once you finish them!"

"Go team crafted!"

We grabbed all our supplies that had been waiting outside the dining hall. We geared up in our armor, and headed out.

"Well guys..." Mitch said as we walked along the path to the main gate.

"You ready?"

Everyone nodded.

We made it to gate. I quickly told the gates keeper why we were leaving, and after a moment of shock, he cranked them up. We all looked at one another, and bolted out of the only safety we had know for years.