The four boys worked their way around countless numbers of blue army guards, thankfully going unnoticed. Patryke had managed to find the most secure routes, mostly thought closets and vent shafts. If felt like hours before the end came in sight, a glimmer of sunlight shining through the dusty vent. Saul pushed the grate off, tumbling down onto the soft grass below. Once the four were all together again, there was a small moment of celebration amongst the new friends.
"S: I think we're in the clear for now. Red's base is far north of here, it'll gonna be a long walk unless anyone's got any ideas on how we can try to blend in."
Saul hugged Patryke close, a worried look on his face. If Blue's second in commands were seen anywhere near Red Leader's base, they'd certainly be shot on sight. Matt piped up with an idea.'
"M: What if we get you both new clothes!! Then you'll look just like us!"
"T: Matt-...thats..thats actually a good idea. If we are where I think we are, then the city should only be a couple kilometers north right?"
"P: That's correct."
"M: Fantastic! I have some money on me, so dont worry about costs. I do look ok to be seen in public right?"
"T: Heh, of course you do Matt."
"M: Oh good!! I was worried. Now why dont you two lead the way, and we'll follow along."
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Tord sat outside, smoking a cigar in silence. Paul and Pat had came back, claiming that neither Tom nor Matt could be located inside the facility. Edd sat next to Tord, quietly sipping a cola.
"T: Edd, what do we do now..."
"E: I..I don't know Tord. I dont think Tom is dead...and..I have this weird feeling about Matt. I think the one we have..I think it's a fake."
Tord looked over at Edd in complete confusion.
"E: I looked him over after you left. His skin...It felt more like soft plastic than anything human. Not to mention the quiet beeping that came from his body."
Tord immediately got up, Edd following behind as they went back to the room where Matt lie. Tord started to examine the ginger, eyes going wide.
"T: Ill be Damned!! Youre right! That bastard tricked me into nearly surrendering...d-does that mean..."
"E: I think Matt's alive out there Tord. I'd bet he and Tom made an escape."
For the first time in a while, Tord began to smile and laugh, hugging Edd tightly. For a moment, all in the world was good.
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Just as Before (Tord X Matt)
FanfictionA year had passed since Tord destroyed the house, and wasn't seen again. But a nagging thought was left in Red Leaders mind since that day. That look of complete betrayal and hurt expressed by Matt. Something needed to be done about it, so think co...
