Tobin's POV
Finding 'friends' didn't go as planned. We ended up heading back to the big building and Marc deposited them at their room.
"What the fuck just happened today" Alex groaned.
"I have no frickin idea" Tobin groaned, looking out the window.
Another van pulled into the driveway. The red coats went to check it out, and important looking men got out and opened the back door.
My heart leaped.
Morgan Brian.
"Alex!" I yell, suddenly unable to be still.
Alex shoots up and looks over.
"What?" Alex asked, hurrying to the window.
"Its Moe!" I yell, then we both dart out the door and start to go downstairs.
Moe walked through the door, and I gasped. Her arm was in a sling, and she was torn up. Seemed like a tornado took her in, then spit her out. Her hair was matted and she was as dirty as a hog.
"Moe!" I yell, and run to her, hugging her, making sure not to touch her arm.
She hugs me with one arm.
A man in a red coat pushes Alex and I back.
"Those are my friends, don't touch them" Moe growled, and he got out of the way, a little red. I smirked to him then hugged Moe again.
"Where were you Moe? What happened?" I ask.
"Not here. Lets go to our room" Alex said.
Moe looks to the guard, and he nods, then she grins and follows us to our room.
Inside, I sit her on the bed.
"Now can you tell us what happened?" I ask.
"The police came in and started to get us out of our rooms and in a line down in the lobby. They counted us off, and then there was an explosion, and I got injured" She holds up her injured arm, and winced.
"Go on" Alex urges.
"After the explosion, the police grabbed some of the girls" Moe takes a deep breath. "They grabbed Kling and Kelley, and ran. The men in red saved me. The rest of the gals ran off. They got scared. Ash was limping heavily. I think hey leg is broken"
"Kells" I whisper softly.
"They took Kelley and Megan? You're sure?" Alex asked.
"Why would I lie about that?" Moe asks.
"Just making sure" Alex said, then helps her up. "Lets get you cleaned up and in some new clothes" She turns to me. "Tobin check the closet or some clothes"
I nod and open the closet. Sure enough, there were some clothes. I would feel a little odd if there was something other than clothes in a closet. I grab a t-shirt and sweatpants as well as undergarments and place them outside the door. Moe is probably underdressed right now, and I know she's more comfortable with Alex than she is with me.
I wait in the room, staring out the window, waiting for another van to pull up with the rest of the girls.
No van comes.
I squander those hopes, then take in my surroundings. A desk, closet, small box tv, bed, and folder on the desk.
Curious, I go over and open the folder.
Theres a letter.
<Mrs. Heath,
You probably do not understand whats going on right now. But I can tell you, it isn't anything good. This army really needs a leader like yourself, and we need you to understand what you're doing for us-for the country. I understand that you miss your friends, and you're worried about them, but look at the bigger picture. There is a whole world that needs saving, and not only your friends. We need you to take our side in this matter. Thank you for your cooperation.
Signed,
James E. Harding>
I tuck the letter back into the folder. Thats the only thing in there.
"Wow. Such a big help" I roll my eyes.
Then the door of the bathroom opens, and Moe comes out, with Alex helping her. She's dressed into the clothes I found and her sling is very visible against her red shirt.
"Is it broken?" I ask, pointing to her arm.
"No. Just the muscle got kind of shredded, along with the rest of my arm" Moe shrugs. "The guys here say they can repair it, but it will never be as strong as it used to be"
"Oh" I say, a little embarrassed for asking.
"Don't worry about it Tobin. Its no big deal" Moe said, sensing my awkwardness.
A knock at the door.
"Wait" I tell Alex, who hurried to get it.
I'm not taking any chances. I hate the knock on hotel doors. It always leads to something terrible.
"I'll get it" I say, then open the door.
"Mrs. Heath. Is Morgan Brian there?" Marc asks.
"Yes" I say, glancing to the man behind Marc.
"We need to collect her" Marc says, and I motion for Moe to come over.
"Why do you need me?" Moe asks, standing behind me.
"We just need to check your arm, and if you want, we can return you to Mrs. Heath and Mrs. Morgan" Marc smiled at Moe.
Moe gave Alex and I a long look, then followed them out the door.
"Please do" She said, then Marc began to close the door.
"Wait!" I gasp.
I have to stop doing this at the last second.
Marc raised an eyebrow.
"What are we supposed to do? Just wait around?" I ask.
"There is dinner at seven in the mess hall" Then he pulled out a piece of paper. "This has all the things you can start. Eventually, you will need to accomplish them all" He hands me the paper, and its folded three times, so I can't see whats on the inside.
I begin to close the door.
"Oh, and also there is a map on the inside of the desk drawer that you can take out and use" He adds, and I thank him then close the door.
I open the paper.
There isn't much to it, and it seems handwritten.
1. Get a weapon and necessary armor
2. Get a team
3. Find your friends
Thats it. I flip it to check the other side.
He wants me to find my friends? Is that even allowed here?
