Judged by Sin

Chapter XX: Wait What?!

Joshua
I sat out on the patio of the studio. I smiled at hearing my family sing. It's just...

I don't believe what thy believe. But I'm searching for the truth, why they believe. I haven't told Karina yet. Will she hate me?

I heard something softly thump against the fence. I jumped. I looked around, and heard another thunk.

I slowly crept towards the sound. It sounded partially humane, but it was weird. I shook the thought of a dead person on the fence. I opened the gate to the woods.

"Help..." A masculine voice whispered by me. I whipped my head around.  I saw a boy, perhaps in his late teens, early adult years. A few years older than me and Karina.

I lent my hand to him and he grabbed it. I helped him up, and noticed he was all scratched up. I helped him into the yard, shut the door, and started our way to the door.

Natalie came out, tears streaming down her eyes. The moment she saw us and gasped.

"No!"

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Karina
Poor Natalie. I feel awful for her. I feel bad that Lucas went missing. I feel like the same thing sort of happened when my friend left before the incident.

Tears filled my eyes but I took a deep breath. I wiped my eyes, and smiled. Oh a joy to have made it this far.

I thrummed my fingers on the chair. I got into thought for a long moment. I jumped, perhaps out of my seat in such startlement. Natalie had came running in screaming. Abigail's eyes were big in fear.

Joel was already up and out the door. Luke was bewildered. Mark and Ben, with the other guys were getting up and following Joel. I stayed back with Abigail. The men started coming in, dialing on their phones, and carrying a distraught, beaten teen into the Studio.

Natalie came in with my brother, sobbing. She buried her face in her hands.

I rushed up to her, and hugged her. She pushed away and shook her head. My brother backed off, and looked at me. Oh my word that look in his face looks like Joel.

I hesitated, and sighed. Abigail came up, and stayed quiet. I can understand. I dare not utter a word.

"Kari, I... I uh..." My brother started, stuttering. I looked at him.

"Yes?" I replied. I didn't know why he was skittish.

"I know it may seem complicated, but-" He started.

"No! He could just die here, and I don't want that. None of us are educated in medicine!" Joel yelled. His nose flared. I stared at him in shock.

"Sorry. It's just I am afraid for him to die." Joel said, yes full of apology. The doorbell rang, and ferocious knocking. Luke went for the door and doctors came in and whisked him out.

"It- it's... It's Lucas." Natalie finally choked out. Terror and emotion washed over me. What am I to do?!

Hey guys. I'm sorry if it's so short. But I wanted to update soon. I wanted to back up Natalia on her story. Welp, please don't kill me or any of the sort.

But I found this and I'm dying on the inside. There's no possibility that I could have participated in the twelve days. I really wish though. But I am really happy for the one who wins this. I love you all. Respect and honor to all!