Melted City

Chapter 2

   If we move the camera from Jack's view, then we'll see another 12th grade student.

   This student was different from Jack. But this student was also Jack's best friend.

   Yes, it was Dan.

   "Ah, it seems like the computers were to blame again." Dan mumbled.

   Someone heard his mumble. He replied, "Why?"

   "Well, Jack is not here. Ah, our grades are both similar, so I think this is a big mistake." Dan replied.

   The other guy decided not to reply. He knew that he won't be able to help this guy-with-a-friend-named-Jack.

   Dan sighed. If he could just help himself and Jack.

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   In another place, (though not really far from Dan and Jack, yet it seemed like it was,) was a Chemistry Laboratory. The contents of this laboratory were 2 handfuls of test tube, (though squeezing all of them in both of your hands may lead to palm incisions,) dozens of flasks filed with both non-toxic and toxic chemicals, first-aid kits, fire extinguishers, and a class of loud 9th-grade students.

   And all the chatter made the teacher shout.

   "I have already warned you, students!" the chemistry teacher shouted.

   The scream was not enough, though. The students were still chatting ang laughing.

   The teacher tried again. "Are you zipping your mouths or not?"

   The students continued to talk. They heard nothing.

   "You're all going to detention!"

   In a blink of an eye, the students stopped talking, fixed their seats, and stared at the teacher.

   "Very well." the teacher said. "Now, I would like each of you to mix Chemical A and Chemical B."

   The students positioned their seats. They're about to mix the chemicals.

   One of the students, whose name is Anna, prepared her table.

   "Shelly, got the goods?" Anna said.

   Anna talked loudly. It created a long silence.

   After a few seconds, the students continued their work, simply because the teacher ignored Anna's speech.

   "You should talk a little less quiter next time." Shelly answered in a soft, quiet voice.

   Shelly is Anna's trustworthy friend. She's less rude than Anna.

   Shelly gave the goods to Anna. Anna mixed them in the flask.

   "Now, switch on the flames, and boil that mixture." the teacher said.

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    Dan and his classmates were checking their homework.

    "What a great way to start the whole new school year." Dan mumbled.

    In his boredom, Dan decided to look at the window. He saw black clouds forming from the bottom. This made him tense.

    "T-t-the laboratory! It's on fire!"

    Everyone inside the classroom were surprised. In their astonishment, they ran outside.

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    "You should've not mixed all the goods!" Shelly shouted.

    "You should've told me!" Anna shouted.