Not Alone in the Dark
Night three in the mist. Mitsuki smiles as he looks around at his classmates. The adults and several of their classmates were off doing whatever, and the kids had the room to themselves. Denki was happily typing on his laptop, Sarada and Chocho were styling Sumire's hair in the corner. The class rep didn't seem to mind as she seemed to be sleeping... or meditating, Mitsuki couldn't tell which. Motion caught his eye and he looked over to see Boruto slowly sneaking up behind Iwabee, a small tart held over his head as Shikadai and Inojin were hushing Kagura. He found he was holding his breath and he gasped as Iwabee snapped his book closed and swiftly turned in his seat, glaring at Boruto. Mitsuki chuckled quietly as Boruto flashed a winning grin at their friend. To which Iwabee smirked and raised his book, tipping the tart (lemon custard by the look of it) onto Boruto's head. The shout from Boruto called everyone's attention and the room went from near silence to uproarious laughter in a mere second.
Laughter that turned into a scream as lightning struck outside the window, close enough to shake the room as the lights went out. The only illumination from Denki's screen. As Mitsuki's eyes adjusted to the dimness, he searched the corner where Sarada and Chocho were soothing a shaking Sumire.
"Hey, Kagura, h-how long 'til the lights come back on?" Boruto's eyes were cast between Sumire and Denki, the concern evident in his voice. Kagura carefully cleared his throat, "They should come onnn...right… abouuut….Now? Unless…" "Unless…?" Mitsuki heard the impatience from Boruto then a deep sigh from Kagura.
"Unless the lightning took out the generators, that were placed on that side of the building… in which case we won't have power until they get fixed."
"Denki! Think you can…?" "I don't have internet, the phone lines might also be out. I can take a look at the equipment, but without a blueprint, getting a professional here would be best." A click sounded, Inojin's voice spoke, "Denki's right, no cell service, or landline." "Dammit! Okay, fine we can just-" "Boruto! Shush, anyone else hear that?" A moment passed, "Shikadai…" Iwabee sounded more annoyed than usual, "I don't hear nothin'." A soft hum, Kagura, "I don't hear anything, either."
"So?" Mitsuki sighed, "oh, Boruto…"
"I think what Shikadai is trying to say is that in a hotel with at least twenty guests, why was there only one scream, and why don't we hear anyone panicking?"
"Maybe it's not the generator, could just be a fuse?" Kagura made his way to the door, putting his back to the wall and placing a hand on the knob, his eyes locked on Mitsuki's who made ready to defend his friends, spreading his limbs. He felt no immediate danger, but those who weren't ready were always at risk, better safe than sorry. Mitsuki nodded and a Kagura turned the knob.
