Kitagawa:
(She says in a sarcastically frustrated tone.)
"Acid Rain? Wow that's exactly just what we needed, a rain that will burn us and a rain that we can't even DRINK!! HOW IN THE HELL ARE WE SUPPOSED TO SURVIVE??"
Yin:
(Worried)
"How am I supposed to take a bath now???"
Kitagawa:
(Yells)
"IS THAT REALLY YOUR FIRST CONCERN?!"
Yin:
"Well ofcourse it is, personal hygiene is really important you know!"
Kitagawa:
"Food and water should be on your mind right now!"
Gomo Hama:
"Yeah guys, how are we supposed to feed ourselves?"
Kaboto:
(Enthusiastically)
"WE HUNT!!"
Omi:
(Excited)
"Oh hell yeah, I am down for some hunting!"
Yuri:
(With a mix of sorrow in her voice)
"Guys, am I the only one feeling bad for the people that we saw die in front of our very eyes? God might never forgive us for not even trying to save them!"
Shinji:
"We couldn't have saved them you understand?"
Kaboto:
"Those who can't fight back deserve to perish. The ones who died were weak."
Yuri:
(Angry)
"Whether weak or strong every human has a right to exist!!"
Yin:
"But how did only 13 of us survive? There were a lot more people on the plane!"
Shinji:
"The door!"
Yin:
"What door?"
Shinji:
"The plane's emergency door closed in on them. They were never even able to jump!"
Yuri:
(Feels sorry)
"Poor souls"
Omi:
"Atleast I survived so I don't really care"
Shinji:
"They can still do something for us, but let's just hope we won't have to resort to that!"
Gayo:
"Guys I think we were too caught up with the rain that we didn't even notice that we are standing inside a building that we never built."
Sato:
"Yeah, if there is a man-made building, maybe there are also some people living here as well even Shinji pointed that out"
Gayo:
(With a sense of curiosity in his voice)
"We should go and explore, maybe we can find some people that could help us get out of this horrible place!"
Kaboto:
(Trying to flex his muscles)
"Alright then I guess I'll go and check"
Karuno:
"No, we can't be exploring this place all alone. We should make teams!"
Kaboto:
"This is stupid, what's the point of making teams? It's not like this place is massive, by looking from the outside it seems as if it only has 2 floors at maximum"
Karuno:
(Concerned)
"All for what we know, there can be animals living up these floors if this place is abandoned!"
|THIRD PERSON POINT OF VIEW |
The building stood as an eerie testament to emptiness, a structure devoid of the usual trappings of life. Its ground floor was a vast, open space, a single,massive room where the survivors had gathered.
A set of stairs lead upwards from this hollow place, leading to the first floor. There, an empty, narrow corridor stretched out, offering no doors, no rooms—just a long and empty hallway. The floor was small, almost claustrophobic, as though the building had shrunk as it reached upwards. If anyone were to get to the stairs for the second floor they would need to crawl as the ceiling was low and the walls around were tight as if it resembled a cave.
The stairs continued to the second floor, repeating the same theme. This floor was even smaller, a confined space with no purpose or design.
The stairs continued upward, but instead of opening to the sky, they vanished as an end in a flat, closed-off ceiling. The topmost floor was a dead end, an empty conclusion to the journey. The building seemed designed to trap its occupants in an endless loop of emptiness, with no escape and no purpose.
The survivors did not know of this information till now for they were about to find out the structure of this weird building.
Zohan:
"Personally speaking I think you couldn't have came up with a better idea!"
Yin:
(Fear in her voice)
"Yes of course guys as the saying goes 'teamwork makes the dream work!' If we are gonna explore we should be together to experience all the ups and downs with each other."
Omi:
(Grins)
"For once I agree with you guys, I feel that Karuno has a point!"
Kaboto:
(Nervously and agreeingly)
"Okay, if you all say so then maybe we should make teams."
Karuno:
(Confidently)
"I have a little change in my plans, why not we only send 3 people?"
Shinji:
(Doubts Karuno's decision)
"But why 3 and what's up with the sudden change?"
Karuno:
"Since we are 13 people teams of 3 is the most fitting if you think about it and I feel that what Kaboto said was true, this place isn't really that big so I think sending only 3 people will do and we can even make use of the people who will stay behind as they can go to the crash site after the rain stops to try finding some valuables for us like food, water and something to protect us at night!"
Gayo:
(Encouraging)
"That really is a very well thought out plan kid!"
Karuno:
"Alright since Yin was excited to explore she, Zohan and Sato can go!"
Yin:
(Scared)
"I understand the reason for sending Sato because he is doctor but why send me?"
Kaboto:
"But why send Zohan? He is a child too don't you think we should send an adult?"
Karuno:
"I am sending Zohan because the team will also need a brain and leader to function better!"
Yin:
"Are you saying we were born without a mind?"
Kitagawa:
"Stop it with all your concerns now, if you think we should send an adult instead of Zohan then I'll substitute him!"
Kaboto:
"That sounds about right to me!"
Gayo:
"Then why not just send Shinji? I mean he is a psychic so he can be very helpful!"
Shinji:
(Nervous)
"I would have gone without having the need to ask but I don't want to go, I am scared!"
Karuno:
"That's new for the likes of you, usually you already know what's about to happen so you are always calm and willing to step forward!"
Omi:
(Concerned)
"What happened kid? Is there something wrong do you see something happening?"
Shinji:
(Scared)
"That is the main problem usually whenever I have the sensation of even a little bit of fear I can manifest my powers and foresee the future, but I am unable to use it right now!"
Kitagawa:
"Maybe you are tired"
Shinji:
(Concerned about himself)
"I hope that I am only tired because this was the first time I could foresee twice in one day usually I only get this feeling once a day"
Karuno:
"Yeah well that's why you always seem so calm all the time"
Shinji:
(Accidentally manifests foresight)
"My eyes they hurt!"
Gayo:
"Look he is manifesting again!"
Shinji:
(Starts to levitate in the air)
"I can't see anything right now!"
Karuno:
"Shinji don't overdo yourself dude, what if something happens to you!"
Yin:
(Concerned and afraid)
"HOW IN THE WORLD IS HE FLYING???"
Zohan:
"He has never did that before, what is happening?"
Kitagawa:
(Yells)
"SHINJI STOP RIGHT NOW, DO YOU WANNA GET YOURSELF KILLED??"
Shinji:
(Completely ignoring them)
"I can see a map, I can see a figure it's like the shadow of a person." *starts to bleed from his ears And his eyes* "I can hear some whispers!"
Kaboto:
"What is happening exactly I don't understand and why is he in the air?"
Shinji:
(Locked in)
"I can hear the whispers say something.. They say..... They say..... 'Howls in the dark' They say..." *passes out*
Karuno:
(Scared)
"SHINJIIII!!!"
Kitagawa:
"Sato cab you check if he is alright?"
Yuri:
(Scared)
"Please tell me he'll be fine!"
Sato:
(Checks Shinji's pulses)
"Don't worry guys, he is fine I think he just passed out due to exertion"
Karuno:
(Reliefed)
"The idiot overdid himself!"
Sato:
"I recommend that he rests for a little while!"
Kaboto:
"Are we still going upstairs to explore this place?"
Karuno:
"Of course, we have to go explore this place maybe it has some people here!"
Kaboto:
"So we still sending Zohan?"
Zohan:
"Dude why are you so concerned about me it's not like I can't defend myself!"
Kitagawa:
"I said I'll substitute, so I'll go don't worry!"
Karuno:
"Okay then it's you, Yin and Sato!"
Sato:
"I won't go!"
Omi:
"Why are you scared just like Yin?"
Yin:
(Angry because her ego got hurt)
"I am not scared at all you understand? I will go and prove it to you!"
Sato:
"If the exploration team needs a doctor so does this child!"
Yuri:
"I'll go then, because before I became a model I was a nurse!"
Karuno:
"That's perfect, now we won't have to worry much!"
Kaboto:
"I don't think this team will come back alive if they find danger!"
Yin:
(Angry)
"YOU SAY THAT BECAUSE WE ARE WOMEN RIGHT?"
Kaboto:
(Grins)
"Of course, how could you beauties ever protect yourself? I don't think you women are meant to fight!"
Omi:
(Giggles)
"If you think us women are weak then I'll show you fight!"
Kaboto:
"So you wanna fight me?"
Omi:
"Hell yeah, but I am afraid that you would die but even if you do I don't really care! "
Kaboto:
"Try it!"
Zohan:
"Shinji is already in a very bad state we can't afford to shed more blood don't need no casualties!"
Omi:
"I don't care, I want a fight right now!"
Kaboto:
(Backs off)
"I guess Zohan is right I don't wanna end up killing a woman!"
Shinji:
(Wakes up)
"What's happening?"
Omi:
"Nothing much just an idiot trying to pick a fight with someone more than he can handle!"
Kaboto:
(Takes a deep breath and just ignores Omi's statement)
Jin:
"What matters more is that, are you okay?"
Shinji:
"Yea I think I am just my head is spinning and i can't see anything I feel like I am blind!"
Yuri:
"HAVE YOU GONE BLIND?"
Shinji:
"I don't think so, maybe I just overdid myself a little!"
Karuno:
(Starts to tear up)
"Dude I thought you died!"
Omi:
"I just have a quick question but how do you guys know each other are you related?"
Kitagawa:
"There was a school trip going to Spain I am pretty sure they are in the same class!"
Gayo:
"That can't be, Karuno is 11, Shinji is 13 and Zohan is 15 they aren't the same age they can't be in one class together!"
Karuno:
"We live in the same orphanage so they are like brothers to me!"
Yuri:
(Starts to burst into tears)
"What poor souls it must have been hard on you to live without parents!"
Karuno:
"Not really, I have got both of them as my family!"
Jin:
"That is so beautiful!"
Kaboto:
"The rain has stopped guys I think we should get going!"
Gayo:
"Wait before we go, doesn't anyone have a phone? We can make a phone call if this place has internet which can be possible judging by this building!"
Yin:
"Excellent idea! Everyone check their phones for range!"
Shinji:
"Karuno I am unable to see can you help me?"
Karuno:
(Checks both his and Shinji's phone)
"Both of our phones have none!"
Kaboto:
"Same here!"
Omi:
"Nope I got nothing!"
Naru Hama:
"Absolutely nothing to see here!"
Yin:
"Zero!"
Jin:
(Surprised)
"Oh I have one bar! Hold up lemme make a call..... Nope there goes all hope!"
Gomo Hama:
"I don't have anything!"
Zohan:
"I don't have a phone!"
Sato:
"I dropped mine!"
Yuri:
"No battery!"
Kitagawa:
"So none of us have range."
Omi:
"I am hungry!"
Kitagawa:
(Trying to lead)
"If we want to eat food tonight we gotta find it, let's go explore this place, ladies follow me!"
Omi:
"Let's get moving guys, my stomach is making weird noises and trust me I'll end up killing and eating you if you don't hurry!"
| THIRD PERSON POINT OF VIEW |
Everyone moved according to the planned locations laid out by Karuno. The women ascended the stairs, their footsteps echoing in the empty building. They expected to find something significant, having witnessed Shinji use his foresight, but as they reached the upper floors, they were met with nothing but emptiness.
The first floor, with its low ceiling, forced them to crouch as they navigated the cramped space. The walls were bare except for continuous lines of writing in an unfamiliar language, stretching from one end of the floor to the other. It was as if the walls were telling a story, each symbol a fragment of a tale lost to time.
Yuri:
"This is so scary!"
Yin:
(Scared)
"I am confident this place is cursed!"
Kitagawa:
(Frustrated)
"Can you two shut up?"
Omi:
(Hungry)
"I am soooooo hungry!"
| THIRD PERSON POINT OF VIEW |
Meanwhile, Kaboto, Gayo, Gomo Hama, and Naru Hama headed towards the crash site. Their goal was simple: find anything useful that could help them survive. As they approached the wreckage, the plane lay in ruins, a grim reminder of the disaster they had narrowly escaped.
They searched through the debris, and after some time, they found a small stash of food. It wasn't much, but it would be enough to feed all 13 survivors for at least two days. Relief washed over them, knowing they had something to keep them going, even if just for a short while.
The plane itself was completely destroyed, the aftermath of the crash evident in every twisted piece of metal and the lifeless bodies scattered around. The sight was gruesome, and the smell of death hung heavy in the air.
Just as they were about to head back to the building they saw that the sun had almost got down completely and then a sound stopped them in their tracks. Howls. Loud, echoing howls filled the air, sending chills down their spines. The sound was so loud, they knew it could be heard all the way back at the building.
{At the building}
Sato:
(Heard the howl)
"What was that?"
Karuno:
"What was what?"
Sato:
"I thought I heard a howl from near the crash site maybe I am just hearing things!"
Jin:
"Not gonna lie but I heard them too!"
Shinji:
"How come there be howls on an island, they aren't home for wolfs!"
Zohan:
"Wait Shinji didn't you say something about howls?"
Shinji:
"I think it was 'howl in the dark' or something"
Jin:
"It's getting darker now they should come back now don't you think it's dangerous to roam around at this time?"
Zohan:
(His eyes open wide in shock as he gets a bad thought)
"Howl in the dark!"
Shinji:
(He catches on to Zohan and understand what he is thinking)
"Oh no!"
Jin:
"What happened guys?"
Zohan:
"Gayo and the others are in danger!"
TO
BE
CONTINUED