This story began with a challenge. The challenge was that I had to write a true science fiction, with lots of action and scary parts, it had to center around John, but also include lots of Virgil. There was a twist though, the story had to include things that terrify me. Not monsters in the closet, but true fears. So here is the results, we decided to let you all be the judges, so feedback is crucial. (no flames please, just truthful opinions) I will explain about the fears and why I have them after those chapters have been posted. Hope you all enjoy!! (Oh and for Virgil Fans, I'm sorry but he got picked on alot in this story. But I promise to make it up to him!!) Oh the dates coincide with the ones on the movie's website!
Date: 2022
Location: Manhattan Mall
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John laughed as Virgil brushed disgustedly at the front of his shirt, "Don't worry Virg, at least you smell good now."
Virgil shot his older brother a withering glare, before looking for the restroom sign, "Just shut up John. I can't believe that…that female sprayed me with perfume. There should be some kind of law against attacking innocent people with fragrances in the mall. As if I'd want to buy it after that. I'm going to see if I can wash some of this junk out of my shirt before we go to dinner. If Scott smells this I'll never hear the end of it. And you'd better keep quiet or I'll tell Dad about the secret e-mails from Lesley."
John gasped and held up his hands in submission, "My lips are sealed, I swear!"
As they reached the door leading to the service hallway, John was surprised by a vise like grip on his arm. Turning slightly, he was confronted by a tall dark haired gentleman wearing dark clothing and dark glasses.
Frowning deeply, John attempted to pull his arm free, "Take your hand off me!"
The man just tightened his grip, and leaning close, growled quietly, "Now, now Mr. Tracy, let's be smart here. Wouldn't want anything to happen to your kid brother would you?"
Hearing a slight gasp, John turned back just in time to see another man in dark clothing, jerking his brother through the service door. His heart lurched, as he caught Virgil's fearful look just before the door closed, "Virgil, no!" he whispered.
The man began pushing John towards the door, when they were suddenly startled by a deep voice from behind them, "Is there some problem here?"