Dying Breath: Unveiling Secrets

Forget Them

" So what, we're going on another death mission to save someone who we don't even know?" Lindsay argued.

"It sounds crazy, but yes. He could help us," Askova retorted.

" Who knows what he's like? He could just be doing this to lure us in, take our stuff, and kill us!" Everyone looked at Askova. She looked back.

" Lindsay right. Who knows who he actually is?" Dave said.

" It's Facebook. People wouldn't lie about themselves on there," Askova replied.

" I don't know, I had Facebook followers who have been called out for lying about themselves. About 3 were called out, and not just about their name either," Michaela reassured.

" Askova, all of us had Facebook before, you haven't. Lindsay told us. You wouldn't know," Ray said. Askova was taking thought.

" I'm an introvert," Askova replied.

" Um, so?" Dave said.

" Introverts know best," Lindsay finished.

" How did you know if she was going to say that?"

" She said it all the time before this hell hole." Askova nodded. Everyone was looking at Lindsay. They were arguing about what to do. Derek looked at Askova and looked into her eyes. Askova looked into his. Derek looked at her because he was reading her. He was making sure she knew what she was doing. Askova closed her eyes and sighed.

" Make up your mind already, I have to tell Atkinson, he wants to know about all of this," Askova blurted. They argued for a few more minutes.

" Ok, Askova, we'll go. But some of us are staying back. If you guys die, we need someone to hold up the fort, because Barfinson sure isn't doing it. He's trouble," Willow sighed.

" Atkinson," Derek corrected.

" Wha... ugh, just keep your focus on Askova Derek, I can pronounce his name however I want."

" Keep my focus on Askova?"

" Yeah, you like her. I'm sure you'll go to protect the love of your life as people would say. Sick."

" Okay, inappropriate," Maggy replied.

" You know what?" Askova blurted. She pounded her fists on the table. Everyone looked at her, scared expressions. Derek was even scared, " I'm tired of you picking on him just because he likes me. What if I like him back? 'Cause you sure aren't helping the situation," Askova boomed.

" Yeah, but you sure don't know anything! We've actually fought and killed cannibals, while you just lost your dignity!" Willow yelled.

" I lost my brother and my mom okay!" Askova replied, tears welling up. Willow stopped yelling, jaw open.

" Oh my god, I... I didn't know that. Askova, I'm so sorry," Willow softly said.

" Of course you don't. You only care about yourself and your stupid unicorn crap!" Askova replied. She ran out of the room, grabbing her sword, leaving the door open. Derek and Lindsay ran after her. Everyone stared at Willow.

" Um... I didn't mean for that to happen."

" You made her madder than she ever was, dumbass," Michaela said.

Askova was swiftly walking down the hall, towards the entrance doors to get on the elevators. Derek ran up behind her and gave her a big bear hug. She couldn't move.

" Get off me!" Derek didn't budge. Lindsay came and grabbed the sword out of the scabbard, so Askova would whack and cut anyone.

" Askova, you need to calm down! I know she assaulted you, in some way, but you can't get mad and kill everyone for it!" Lindsay threw the sword behind her towards the elevators.

" Otpusti ili umri! YA klaynus'!" Askova yelled, obviously in Russian.

" Try me! I dare you!" Lindsay yelled back. Derek looked at her, confused.

" Trust me, after years of her speaking Russian, you start to catch up on it," Lindsay replied, clearing Derek's confusion.

" Zabud' ikh! Otpusti menya!" Askova yelled again. Lindsay shook her head. Derek accidentally let go of Askova. She thrust forward, but suddenly stopped, and gasped. Lindsay and Derek looked at where she was looking at. The elevators. There was a man there. They have never seen him before.

" What in God's son and the never-ending name is going on here!?" He was holding a gun at Askova in his hand. His other hand was holding his wound on the side of his chest. He was wearing camo. Askova was staring at him, scared, mouth open. Lindsay and Derek were standing there, stiff.