Chapter Twenty Three - Let's Learn
"Jack!" Gwen hissed at him. "What the hell is going on?"
"Well, I'd have to know what's going on to tell you," Jack said, rolling his eyes. They were hiding in the forest next to the castle, where they had set up base. Using their equipment, they were able to get eyes and ears into the castle.
"Oh, please, you never tell us anything!" Owen said. "This could just be another thing you're keeping a secret."
"No," Tosh said. They all turned to look at her. "If he knew what was going on, he'd make sure to keep us as far away as possible."
Everyone was quiet as they took in that statement.
"Well, there you go," Jack said, a bit upset by the last comment. "I'm not lying. I actually have no idea what's-"
"Who the hell are you?" a commanding voice came, and they looked to the side to see a group of girls, with…was that stakes?
"Hello," Jack said, smiling at them. "I'm-"
"You can tell us back at base," the girl said, hefting her…stake. "Come with us."
"No way in-"
"Alright," Jack said, interrupting Owen. As they were set in front of the group of girls, Jack whispered, "Maybe we'll learn what's going on if we're on the inside."
"Yeah, sure," Owen said sarcastically. "Because villains always disclose their plans to their prisoners."
They paused as they realized the veracity of that statement.
"Maybe this is a good idea after all…" Owen muttered, continuing.
Or maybe not, Jack thought, a sense of foreboding hitting him as he looked up at the castle. Maybe this will doom us all.
Merry Christmas, everybody!