MCSM: A Rather Ridiculously Ravishing and Romantic Anthology

Act V: Lukas

Inside Jesse's cozy cabin, Lukas was trying to get warm like Jesse, who had recently been saved from certain death by his sister (which Lukas did not know). However, he was growing worried. "I sure hope Petra's fine. You think we should go and check on her?" to which Jesse replied "Lukas. It's too cold to go out. I mean, the door is literally barricaded by snow. Besides, she's tough. What could possibly go wrong?"

Lukas paced around the cabin, worrying about Petra. Jesse was starting to grow concerned about his emotions, so she began to talk to him."Well, it's about Petra. I know she's tough, but what if she's not tough enough against this snowstorm?" Sh tried to reassure him, but Lukas would not take it. He felt that something had to be done to ensure Petra's safety.

Suddenly the TV flicked on, it was the non-cable-based Mayday Channel. "Guys! We better check this out." They scrambled onto the couch, and Jesse lost what he called his spot to his little sister.

This is the Mayday Channel. Our signals have recently picked up this distress call from a certain... unfortunately, the name mentioned lacked any form of clarity. If this voice seems familiar to you, please report now.

-ayday. It's -et-a fr-m to-n. I'm --ep d--n in a c-ve and pr-ctic--ly fr----ng to d-at-. Pleas- -end h--p ---EDIATELY- *static.

They were all confusee. The voice was garbled, and many words were too unclear. But Jesse, having studied to become a secretary, was able to decrypt the message. She feared that it may've been decrypted incorrectly, given her severe lack of training, but she firmly held onto her hypothesis. "Guys! I think I got the message playing properly now. Listen." She flicked on her tape and the partly decrypted message played.

Mayday. It's Pet-a from town. I'm d-ep down in a cave and practically fre--ing to death. Please send he-p IM-EDIATELY!

Lukas knew whose voice it was. His head pained him to think about it. "Wait. I know that voice, it's... it's… PETRA!!!" Jesse's heart dropped to rock bottom when he heard that his love was in peril. "Are you sure? You need to be absolutely certain-" but Lukas blurted "YES! I knew something was wrong, Jesse, you gotta call them and play that message again!"

Without a moment to spare, she was on the phone calling the Rescue Center. The door was closed so they couldn't hear. Then she opened the door, "They're dispatching a search party right now!" Sighs of relief was the sound of the cabin. But Jesse, being ber closest friend, brought matters into his own hands. "I'll go!" The others thought he was crazy, "Are you crazy? You clearly lack the skills needed and could get killed out there! Are you sure?"

Jesse nodded "Of course not. But do you really expect me to just sit here while one of my best friends freezes to death? I cannot take that!" Lukas did not question his decision. "This is something I have to do. I'll be fine. I promise." Grabbing his sister's coat and numerous tools, he managed to clear the snow barricade and began to follow his heart. "Petra. I'm coming. I promise, I'll find you, and you'll be in safe hands again."