Chapter 5 - Search
''It's hard to explain, Blablob, but Superyoshi handed me that file.'' Runouw stated.
I don't what's more surprising, I thought. The fact that Suyo is alive or the fact that he handed a bunch of fake warnings to Runouw that were targeted at Avo. I was too shocked to speak, I didn't know what to say.
''He told me that he I won't be seeing him again.'' Runouw added.
''What does that mean?'' I asked.
''I don't know. I have no clue about the whereabouts of him right now.''
I rub my hand around my neck. This was surprising news, I didn't know what to do. Should I find Suyo and ask why he did this? He could be anywhere, he might not even be in this city....if he wants to keep his identity secret, staying here wouldn't be a good idea.
''How...is he alive?'' I asked ''Avo and Buffooner saw him hang himself with their own eyes.''
I started to see confusion in Runouw's eyes. It looked he didn't know.
''You...don't know?''
''Blab, things like that are personal matters and I don't want to butt in.''
''Butt in? BUTT IN?'' I shouted. ''Hanging yourself and suddenly come back to life isn't personal! Are you insane?''
''Blab, I have work to do. Now I don't know what you want to do with this but if you're going to look for him, you might wanna start at his mansion atop Mt. Runouw.'' Runouw replied.
Mt. Runouw...I remember that place. It's gigantic, not as big as Everest but still pretty big. Suyo must have put a lot of money into that mansion. He has guards guarding the elevator that leads straight to his mansion, it's like a super shortcut. If you're not allowed to see him, you'd have to climb up the whole mountain by yourself. It's devastating.
''I think I know what I want to do first.'' I said.
''What would that be?''
''Dig up his grave.''
''DIG UP HIS GRAVE?'' Runouw yelled. ''Are you insane?''
''Hey, you said he's alive, so I might have a theory why Avo and Buff saw him hang himself in his closet.''
''Fine, you have my permission, but you don't have is a shovel. Ever thought of that?''
Damn, of course I need a shovel. What was I gonna do? Dig him up with my hands like a dog?! I look at my watch...9:30? I need to get back home.
''I guess I'll have to wait 'til tomorrow, I need to get back home. My parents will kill me if I stay here for too long. I already missed dinner.''
''Logging out so soon? It's the weekend, there's no school tomorrow!'' Runouw said.
That is true, I thought. But it doesn't matter if it's a school day or the middle of summer, I always have to be back by a certain time.
''Damn it!'' I said. ''What am I gonna do?''
''Well, I have a plan. Why don't you wait until your parents are asleep, then come back late at night and dig up his grave?'' Runouw said.
That makes sense, I mean, digging up his grave when dozens of people are around? That would certainly turn heads.
''I guess that could work...I'll see what I can do.'' I replied. ''Until then, I'll see you later.''
''Bye.''
The way to log out is barbaric. And possibly the worst idea ever. You have to stab yourself, anywhere and you've logged out. What the hell? It doesn't hurt or anything but still. I take a knife from Runouw's desk and stab it in my right shoulder...
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''Get ready, Joe! In just 30 minutes, you'll be let out! You remember the plan right?'' R said.
''Yes, we've only been going over it 20 thousand times.'' I replied.
''Start the countdown.'' Delta said.
I was dead tired, I haven't slept for a long time. There is too much on my mind to do so. I keep thinking it's daytime or nighttime. If I go through with this, I'm hoping to god that it's nighttime.
''Do any of you know if it's daytime or nighttime right now?'' I asked.
''Nope.''
''No.''
Darn, that's too bad. If I really do have a house, where would it be? I don't know! I lost my memory!
''T Minus 28 minutes.'' R said.
I started to get goosebumps, I was worried like you wouldn't believe. More worried than presenting a speech in front of your entire school.
''This is gonna be a blast!'' R stated.
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I'm lying in my bed right now just thinking. I'll be going by Bryan while I'm here.
I didn't want to tell my parents about this dilemma, they really hate the transporter to Runouw.com. They don't think it's safe. But it's been done in almost every other site!
I saw a piece of lined paper and a pen on my table. It was supposed to be my homework for when I get back on Monday but I had another plan for it.
Bryan's Log #1
A lot of crap is happening at the moment.
Avo's banned, someone gave a folder containing a bunch of fake warnings to Runouw. And that person was Superyoshi!
What's more surprising? Suyo's alive? He gave a bunch of fake warnings to Runouw? That were about Avo? I didn't know.
I'm waiting for my parents to fall asleep so I can go back to Runouw City and dig up Suyo's grave, I have a theory. It's a longshot but still.
20 minutes later...
My parents just went to bed, I'd say in about 5 or 6 minutes, they should be asleep. I'll sneak downstairs and log back in.
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*knock* *knock*
I jumped out of shock, I wasn't expecting anyone to come to my door.
''Um, come in.'' I said.
''Hey Boss, can I talk to you about the whole speech back there?'' A Nighthawk said.
I already knew before he entered the room that he wanted to talk about that. What can I say? It just came out of nowhere. It's like saying 'Hey honey, I'm going to the store to buy some bread, oh and by the way, I'm cheating on you with your best friend.'
''I know, I know, you're shocked, aren't you?'' I proclaim.
''Well, yes. I mean...nuking the city? What good will that do?''
''Look, I don't know, but if we don't find civilization soon, we'll die in this forest! I mean, my office is a damn hut! Didn't you know that?''
''I know. I understand.''
He looked up at the walls. Which were made of a type of wood. Oak? I don't know. He then looked down on the floor, saw a small bug ans squished it. I knew he was uncomfortable.
''Any word on Jappa?'' He said as he changed the subject.
''Nope. The last update I got from him was him saying he found a mod. And he asked if he could become one.''
''This has been taking too long, why don't you contact him?''
''I tried a few minutes ago, actually. He didn't answer. I don't know what the hell he's doing...''
He was about to say something but was immediately interrupted by another Nighthawk, who barged in to my house....or hut...
''BOSS! BIG PROBLEM!'' He said.
I quickly stand up in confusion. ''What is it?'' I asked.
He paused after every word due to being out of breath from running. ''It's...Xavier...He's.....really sick.''
My eyes widened. I quickly run outside telling the Nighthawk to guide me to him, the other Nighthawk followed.
He led me to the town square, where most of the houses have been built. With a bonfire in the middle and a lake to the side.
''Right there.'' He said.
I kneel down and take a look, he's barely conscious. His eyes are slightly closed and a can see a red spot on his arm. It looks like a bite mark.
''What happened?'' I asked.
''I....I...'' He tried to speak, but hardly anything came out.
'' I think he got bit by a spider.'' A recruit said.
''A spider? What kind of spider?'' I said.
''I don't know, with a bite like that, it could be a Black Widow.''
All the Nighthawks and Recruits gathered around and made a circle between Xavier and I.
''Do we have any medicine?'' I ask.
I saw everyone shake their heads. I started to panic more and more with every second passing by.
'I'm sorry, we didn't bring any.'' A recruit said. ''It must have burned or something when our city was destroyed.''
''Damn it....DAMN IT!'' I stand up in anger. I didn't know what to do.
''Jappa better hurry with the modship so we could take over the city.'' A Nighthawk said.
I stormed off, back to my house. I didn't tell anybody why, but I going to contact Jappa. And I'll keep calling until he answers. This can't be happening.
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5 minutes later...
My parents are asleep, their TV is off. It's time.
I get out of bed and slowly open the door, hoping not to make too much noise.
I make it downstairs, I don't think they heard me. My computer is in sight.
I get to the site and log on, before I know it, I'm in Runouw City.
It's night out. It's hard to see anything, on the bright side, no one is outside.
I make my way to the Graveyard. I see quite a few graves here. not a lot but a around 20 or so. I walk up to Suyo's Gravestone.
''Man, I need a shovel.'' I said out loud.
I loom around and in the distance, I see, what else but a shovel. Convenient, eh? Someone must have left it here and they digging up a grave or something....creepy.
I pick it up and walk over to the grave stone, I start digging, with no guess in my mind about how long it will take...
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''JUST 2 MORE MINUTES YOU GUYS!'' R said.
''2 minutes?'' I said in nervousness. ''Are you serious?''
''I know, time went by quickly.'' R said.
''Where's Delta?'' I ask.
''I dunno, I think he might be asleep.'' R replied.
''Well, wake him up.''
''I don't know where he is! We're in LIMBO! I can't see crap!''
We both start yelling his name in hopes he would hear us.
After a couple seconds, he wakes up.
''What do you guys want? I'm sleeping!'' He said in anger.
''Delta! Just 2 minutes! Wait, now just 1 minute!'' R said in excitement.
I'm really worried, in a minute, we're about to commit another crime.
''I don't know if I'm ready for this!'' I yelled.
''Don't worry, Joe!'' R said. ''This will be fun! Like an adventure!''
''Seriously?'' Delta said. ''1 minute?''
I can't tell if Delta enjoys this plan or is scared like me. I'd say he's about neutral.
''30 SECONDS!'' R said. ''I'm counting down! 28!''
Oh my god. It's about to happen...
''25!''
I'm gonna be let out and R is gonna knock out the guard!
''22!''
I'm sweating a lot under the pressure. My breathing starts to grow heavy. I feel like I'm gonna faint.
''16!''
I can't stop this, I can't. There is nothing I can do.
''13!''
That's when I saw it, my life flash before my eyes. It's like I was dying. I quickly snap out of it when I hear R shout:
''1!''
...Then I heard a creak, followed by seeing a bright light and a shadowy figure, which turned out to be the guard.
''Avolerators, your time is up. You can come out now.'' The guard said
''Avolerators...?'' I said in confusion.
Then I heard it, the sound of a punch, straight to the guard's face. R punched him and knocked him out!
''GO GO GO! WE NEED TO GET OUT OF HERE! QUICK!'' R shouted.
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