(Meanwhile Sarah was gathering her thoughts in her room.)
(Sarah (Thinking) He's so stupid, what's wrong with him? Not only that but my brothers are even more annoying.
(Sarah) I wish there were more girls here.
(Sarah (Thinking) Wait that's it.
(Sarah barged into the living room and before she say anything, she noticed Grey and Carson lying on the floor.)
(Grey) Hey sis. How's it going?
(Carson) I must be dreaming.
(Sarah) What's wrong with you two?
(Carson) Oh I don't know maybe, because for an hour straight we've been losing.
(Grey) I thought he wasn't good with technology.
(Shironuma) I mean that is true but unlike the computer, this game is less complicated.
(Sarah) That's insane.
(Grey) Yeah his adaptability is cracked. It only took him one game.
(Carson) So what's up? You're not still mad about earlier are you?
(Sarah) No I'm fine now because we're gonna do some recruiting.
(Shironuma) Recruiting?
(Grey) Based on Mrs Kaede information, at most we'll only be able to get someone who's twenty years old or younger. Also it'll be dangerous to go outside now.
(Carson) Yeah and I'm tired from playing the game. So I'm out.
(Shironuma) Honestly it is dangerous but it's very much needed. Recruitment does seem like the best way to win in the long run against the Union.
We should hurry before the Union captures everyone. If they get too much people then we're doomed.
(Sarah) Right, exactly what I was going for.
(Grey) Fine but if anything bad happens we're heading back.
(Carson) I've never thought about it until now but what happened to the kids and babies who can't look after themselves?
(Shironuma) They were lost. Don't think about it too much because there's nothing we can do. That's why it'll be better to look and find more people now before there's none left.
(Carson) So that's it. Okay I understand, but I will make the Union pay for this.
(Grey) If you knew why didn't you tell us!
(Shironuma) That's basic common sense. Everyone didn't die yet but of course there were some loses.
(Carson hemmed Shironuma as he shouted at him)
(Carson) You dumbass!!! Many people could've been saved by now if had already left.
(Sarah) Stop Carson you're going too far.
(Grey) Sarah you know how we felt at the orphanage and the suffering we endured. Kids and even babies are going through something even worse.
(Sarah) I understand but...
(Shironuma) So what are two going to do about it? It's not only America but the entire world. Get serious for second, how would we save everyone?
We have no resources or transportation to get there. Also we don't have any time to gather them.
Truthfully this our fault for being born. Without that there wouldn't even be a Guilty Catalyst.
(Carson) So what can we do, just sit here?!
(Shironuma) All we could now is to remember this feeling because after the three years we might encounter it again.
(Carson lets go of Shironuma and backs off.)
(Carson) Fine, but no matter what you say I'll never turn down someone in need of help.
(Grey) To be honest it is kind our fault this happened but we can't blame ourselves for being born or wanting to live.
(Shironuma) I know that. It just doesn't change that fact.
(Sarah (Thinking) Already the team's falling apart. We should I do at time like this? Maybe I should....
(Sarah without thinking jetted towards the entrance of the base.)
(Shironuma) Where is she going?
(They all followed her, thinking it might be an emergency.)
(Grey) Sarah what's wrong?
(Sarah) Ah, so it did work.
(Carson) Huh?
(Sarah) What we need now is to stick together. I ran because I knew all of you would chase after me.
Knowing that meant I can end that idiotic conversation. We know what we have to do. Carson and Grey, Mrs Kaede told us from the start what to expect.
It's our fault that we didn't realize it. For you Shironuma, you're too inconsiderate. Even if you knew it, the way you say things are very rude.
We are leaving for now and then returning before the night falls. If everyone understands then no more talking about it. Let's get going.
(Shironuma) Right, I'm sorry for being like that.
(Grey) Yeah, we're sorry too.
(Grey punches Carson in the arm)
(Carson) I know I know, I'm sorry for grabbing you like but not anything else.
(Shironuma) No that's fine, thank you.
(They all left and ventured above ground.)
(Sarah) Wow, the sun is so bright.
(Grey) I'm not built for the outside. This is painful.
(Carson) It's been five years. We finally get to go out! This is awesome.
(Shironuma) Remember you three, we're not going out just to play around. Grey you also have to turn your computer off for now.
(Grey) I already got it covered.
(Sarah) Now let's get going.
(Shironuma (Thinking) It's important that we don't forget about our enemies and how much reign they have over around the world.
(Sarah) So where are we going Shironuma?
(Shironuma) If I remember correctly, I seen a school about two miles from here.
(Carson) A school? What would we even find there?
(Shironuma) I've never been but from the news reports awhile back said something about the schools having projects for making homemade toy rockets.
(Carson) The hell?! Weren't we gonna find some more people, what's the use of going there. Don't you think kids wouldn't even think about going to school, a place where most kids would hate?
(Shironuma) Yeah but think about it, the schools were more than likely not touched at all. The people behind all of this only targeted adults. They would have no reason to blindly attack any schools. Also with the materials at the school we could possibly make a drone.
(Sarah) A drone?
(Grey) I get it now. You're planning on searching the area using the drone right?
(Shironuma) Yeah, we can cover a large area with it but there's a problem with that. I don't think any of us are capable of making one.
(Grey) Yeah that is a problem. Maybe if I could use my computer but without the firewall of our bunker, they'll be able to find us immediately.
(Carson) So is the school a no go?
(Sarah) No way! If we can't do this, then what chance do we have of saving the world. We'll find a way, I just know it.
(Shironuma) It wouldn't hurt to try hopefully we'll meet someone there that could help.
(Carson) Fine by me, I guess. It still seems pointless to me though. Let's get a move on before it gets dark.
(Shironuma and his friends traveled to the nearby school that seemed almost abandoned. A school that looked partially corroded and eerie.)
(Sarah) Was this the school that you saw?
(Shironuma) Yeah, believe it or not, I used to go to this school when I was a kid. I was deemed a prodigy and the school had no way of teaching me, so I left. Although it looked more pristine than this. I think they did have a science lab near.
(???) Yeah, what if we do? State your business here or leave.
(A kid stood before them as the doors to the school opened. She aimed something at them and encouraged them to leave.)
(Carson) Is that what I think it is? Hahahhaha! A slingshot, and what're you gonna do with that?
(???) I see, so you don't think this is good enough huh?
(She turned her attention to a nearby lamppost and fired. It ignited and the grass around began to melt away. The frightened Carson hid behind Grey fearing for his life.)
(???) Hahaha, who's the one laughing now?
(Grey) Why are you holding on to me? You started it.
(Carson) I didn't think that she was gonna shoot a bomb at me?
(Grey) I'm guessing it was some type bomb made to explode on impact. Maybe Nitroglycerine and some ball containing acid but that kind of recipe is extremely dangerous even for gifted scientists.
(Sarah) You ready Shironuma?
(Shironuma) Yeah let's go.
(Grey ) Wait are you two crazy or something? I just said that it's extremely dangerous.
(Sarah and Shironuma) Noted!
(As they took off running towards the girl, she immediately reached into her pocket and gathered some more ammo. Although it didn't matter because they reached her before she could load it into the slingshot.)
(???) What's up with you two? Why didn't you just stay back, you idiots?
(Shironuma) I guess I'll tell you. It's because of what Grey said.
(Grey) If that's the case then why didn't you stay back.
(Sarah) Nitroglycerine is very unstable and just about anything could set it off right? That means she couldn't run away and loading it would take time because she would have to be gentle with it.
(Shironuma) Precisely. You also couldn't shoot from the windows because you would risk the chance of burning down the school right. Knowing that you chose something dangerous to use, you wouldn't have any time to practice with it.
(Sarah) That warning shot gave us everything we needed to know to win. That's that.
(???) Fine, I surrender. Even though this wasn't very much of a fight. Who are you guys anyway?
(Sarah) Were the ones that's going to save the world. To be honest we've been looking for someone like you.
(???) Like me?
(Sarah) Yeah. We need a engineer and it seems like you have incredible knowledge for this type of thing.
(???) Fine but If I join your team then I have to take my little sister with me.
(Shironuma) I see, so that's what you've been protecting. She hasn't stopped staring at us from the second floor.
(Sarah, Grey, and Carson) What?!
(Grey) Since when?
(Shironuma) You mean you three didn't notice?
(Carson) How could I, when I was fearing for my life.
(Grey) Anyway I'm Grey and this scary person behind me is my older brother, Carson.
(Sarah) I'm the oldest sibling out of us and also I'm the leader of this group. Also this is Shironuma, he's a very intelligent person that joined us not to long ago.
(???) Well I'm Clementine Vladimir nice to meet ya. Hey Anna get down here!
(Shironuma (Thinking) Vladimir huh, why does that name sound so familiar?
(Shironuma) Hey, have you heard the name Holmes before?
(Clementine) I have, before my dad vanished he always talked about and how smart they were. Why'd you ask?
(Shironuma (Thinking) I thought so. My mom told me that the Vladimir family always experiment dangerously. They even do it when they lives can be at stake.
(Shironuma) It seems like our parents knew each other.
(Clementine) Really, then that's amazing. Maybe fate is on our side.
(Sarah) Hey you don't have to be scared of us.
(A little girl hiding behind the door came out.)
(Clementine) Why are being so shy sis?
(Anna) Umm, hey I'm um aaa.. Anna Vladimir. Nice to meet you.
(Then she hid behind Clementine)
(Carson) Wow that's adorable.
(Grey) Weren't you just doing the same thing.
(Carson) Anyone would be in that situation!
(Shironuma) Sure, keep telling yourself that.
(Sarah) Cool it you three. You're setting bad examples for our new teammates.
(Shironuma, Carson, and Grey) Yes, ma'am.
(Anna) Are you the bad guys.
(Shironuma) No way, we're actually going to stop the bad guys.
(Anna) Really?! So are you superheros.
(Carson) Yep. We're going to save the whole world.
(Shironuma) Clementine do you think you can build a drone.
(Clementine) Sure but why do you need a drone.
(Sarah) It'll be for surveying the area searching for more people to join us.
(Clementine) Okay, I can make it but setting up a camera and a receiver strong enough isn't in my area of expertise.
(Grey) I think I should be able to help with that.
(Clementine) Then let's get started. First up is the science room.
(Grey) I'll be right behind you.
(Clementine, Anna, and Grey left the other three and headed to the science room. While they made thier way. The others walked around the school to look for anything useful.
Until the next chapter, see ya!