We can only wait

The food arrived right after the lieutenant left, a ham and cheese sandwich and a juice box, it was not a feast but at least they wouldn't starve.

- Seriously? This is not even an afternoon snack. - Danilo said finishing the juice.

- You are way too desperate, for me it's great already. - Amanda replied eating the last piece.

- Of course it is, look at your size. One pea is enough for you.

- Shut up, you're not even an inch taller than me. And also with this many people, I didn't think they would give much food at all. - The brunette said looking at the other people who also ate in silence.

- Also, we don't know what they are going to do with us. - Isa said. - Do you really think André and the others will try to get us out of here?

- Come on, you know how stubborn I am and it clearly runs in the family. He won't give up. - Amanda said hoping to cheer up her friend.

- Not to mention Murilo and Gui, the two are not the type who would just give up on you too so easily. - Danilo said.

- … Yes. - Amanda said in a low voice and lowering her eyes, which caught Isa's attention. Before she could ask they heard the gym doors opening.

The three got up from the floor and approached the fence to get a better look. Four soldiers appeared, all armed except for one who held a few papers in his hand along with a white device. They stopped and waited while the soldier looked for something in the paper, and when he found it he went straight to one of the cells that was in one corner of the room. In it were a couple with their son and an old lady.

- Alfonso Araújo, Heitor Araújo, José Pedro Araújo and Giselda Pereira Costa, right? - The soldier said reading everyone's names.

- Y-yes, I'm Hector and I wanted to know when we can-

- You have type 1 diabetes, right? - The soldier interrupted.

- He does and so he needs his medicine!

- Calm down Alfonso, don't piss them off. - Hector said trying to calm his husband. - Our son also needs to go to the bathroom, he doesn't-

- Get away from the fence.

- W-what?

One of the armed soldiers aimed the gun at them.

- He told you to stay away from the fence!

In fear, the family raised their hands and walked backwards until they hit their backs on the other wall, the old lady remained sitting on the bench with her hands together in prayer. Once they were far enough, the soldier opened the door with the ring of keys attached to his waist.

- When I call your names you will approach, I will take your temperature and Mr. Nascimento here - He pointed to a short black man. - will tie your hands. No questions! - He shouted noticing the man named Alfonso opening his mouth to ask something.

Few people in the room watched the scene, perhaps most of them was avoiding to watch out of fear or because they had seen it happen more often and did not care to see it again.

- Do they have everyone's names? Amanda asked.

- When we arrived they told us to fill out an information sheet and took our temperature. You were passed out so you must not remember. - Igor replied.

- I filled in some of your and Danilo's stuff. - Isa said. - He threatened to wake you with a punch, so...

- Thanks, I already took one and I don't want to take another anytime soon. - Danilo said feeling the bump on the back of the head where the soldier hit him.

- Where are they taking them?!

The group turned their attention to the cell and saw that there was only one inside it now; the boy, the lady and the man named Hector had their hands tied and were being taken by the soldiers to the exit.

- Dad? Where are they taking us? - The boy asked startled.

- Everything will be fine, son. Everything is fine Alfonso! - The man said in a shaky voice.

- Where are you taking them? Please answer me! HEY!!! - The man shouted at the soldier who just kept walking towards the door. Even after they left, he continued to beg to see his family.

- What will happen to them? - Sasha asked.

- They will probably become laboratory guinea pigs. - Silvio, who has remained quiet until now, spoke.

- Look, we still don't know exactly- Isa started to speak, but was interrupted by the same.

- Of course we fucking know! What do you think they got all these people for?! Why do they give so little food?! Why don't we even have twin beds?! - The boy walked from side to side screaming, drawing the attention of other people. - We are disposable! They are going to catch us, inject us with some shit and let one of those things bite us, and if we change? BAM! One shot right in the forehead, done, done, next!

- Shut up Silvio! You're gonna make everyone panic! - Amanda whispered screaming.

- They already know that! How could they not know?! It's too obvious!

- Then that's it? Are we going to die like ... like animals? - Kaique said for the first time in hours.

- God knows that one of us deserves it. - Elsa said loud and clear for the teacher to hear.

Silvio continued to rant about the horrible things that would happen to them, which drew the soldiers' attention. Two of them went through the door and quickly went towards the boy's cell and even then he didn't stopped talking.

- We asked for it! The fucking human being has done so much shit over the years that he couldn't have it any other way!

- If you don't shut up it will end up pretty bad for you. - The soldier said unlocking the door.

- Oh really?! You don't say! And I was thinking I would be saved thanks to-

- SHUT UP!

The man lost his patience and knocked out the blond boy with a punch to the temple. Igor pulled Sasha behind him while Kaique huddled in a corner. The two soldiers grabbed Silvio's arms, one on each side, and dragged him out of the cell. The place remained silent as the men dragged the unconscious boy to the exit.

- Do you still think André and the others can save us? - Danilo asked.

- Yes, I do. - Amanda replied confidently, but left her request only in her thoughts. - But please, come soon.