CHAPTER 3:

A/n: I don't own any of this stuff. No money is made…etc. etc.

MEETING.

The people left the hall discussing the speech. The gang believed the mayor and was coming back. After all Chris could do magic and there could be more of him out there.

The whole orphanage (everyone above 13 years.) and Doris reached the town hall at 7.45. There they saw the mayor discussing something furiously with ED.

When they approached them. The mayor turned and smiled, "Hello Children, so you believe me. It makes me happy. I just hope more people do. Anyway, by any chance, do you know where the town can hide their old and sick? The hospital may be one of the places they attack."

Then Sarah said, "The orphanage has quite a lot of storerooms and they all are quite large. I think there will be enough room for all of them."

The mayor tore his eyes from her bosoms and said, "Brilliant idea, Doris, call Mr. Ball and ask him if we can use the Building for this purpose." He turned to Sarah and gave her a pat on the head.

"Have a seat." He whispered and continued talking to ED.

They then sat down at the front row to wait for the meeting to start.

Then a voice shouted, "Hey guys, what's new?"

They turned and saw Archie approach. He was tall, Medium, and was very cute. He had a boyish face with big eyes and cheeks that were slightly puffy. The girls couldn't take their hands of him. They reached out and pinched his cheeks at every chance they got. And surprisingly, he never liked it. Even though he could amplify his cuteness by either increasing the size of his eyes or by blinking very fast.

But that wasn't all, he had an extremely satire sense of humor. And the way he spoke of things, with a mixture of uncaring and sarcasm actually made stuff funny, for example. Death

He shook hands with everyone in his style (hold the hands, then wrap your hands around each other's thumb and pull him in for a hug.)

He sat down next to the Jack who said, "You ready. I mean we're going to a battle."

Then Archie looked and said, "Yes I am." He said showing them an AK 48.

"Where did you get that?" asked Chris looking wide-eyed at the gun.

"ED gave it to me." Answered Archie, "He has a lot more guns than we think. He's giving people weapons for free. And he has lot more guns than on display. Enough to start his own private army."

"That gun's banned." said Michael.

"I know." said Archie "most of his guns are. At least the ones that aren't on display. But he just collects them. That's all. Nothing serious. Anyway, I got nothing else to kick ass with. Those assholes will come in and will get blasted with this baby. I guaranty that. He even gave me this shotgun that is powerful enough to blast a hole through anything that's within a range of 8 feet. I'll use it on their shields "

"But." Said Michael, but was interrupted by Archie, who said, "Listen fetus head. He's just collecting them. No matter how many guns. He's just collecting. Nothing bad is happening. Besides, I got nothing else to fight with. What will you expect me to do without it? Throw stones? You expect me to kick ass with stones? "

This normally wouldn't be funny. But the way he said it had everyone roaring with laughter. And made Megan and Sarah pinch his cheek again.

Meanwhile the hall began filling up. Surprisingly the full town believed him.

The mayor he yelled, "THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING ME. IT MEANS A LOT TO ME."

Then he yelled in a more business like tone. "THEY BLEW DOWN THE NEIGHBOURING TOWN YESTERDAY, SO THAT MEANS THEY WILL BE COMING HERE TONIGHT. THEY WANT TO DESTROY US, EVERYLAST ONE OF US. WE WILL NOT RUN, WE WILL NOT LIE DOWN IN FRONT OF THEM AND BEG FOR OUR LIVES. WE WILL FIGHT FOR OUR HOMES, FAMILYS. THEY WANT A PIECE OF US. THEN WE'LL GIVE THEM HELL. "

The crowd roared again. People started screaming insults to the wizards or discussing what to do next.

The Mayor looked around, "GET ALL THE GUNS YOU HAVE OR GET THEM FROM ED. HE HAS AGREED TO GIVE THEM TO US FOR THIS PURPOSE. WE CAN USE KNIVES AND ANYTHING ELSE, IF WE RUN OUT OF GUNS. NOW GO, GET WEAPONS AND MEET ME HERE AFTER DINNER. THIS MEETING WAS JUST SO I COULD SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE WERE LOYAL. YOU HAVE ALL TOUCHED ME. NOW, MEETING ADJURNED."

The people scattered. Jack and his friends went to the orphanage to meet the warden. They loved the place and wanted to protect it with their lives. The warden agreed and sent Michael and some other group of people out to get the guns for each of them. Chris took Megan by the shoulder and took her outside. He whispered something to her and they both started kissing passionately.

Two hours later, they returned with a huge amount of guns. It seamed every one here above the age 13 wanted to fight. The remaining, despite their protests were locked in the basement with enough food and water to last a week.

Jack took a rifle; the warden and matron explained how to use them. They were sad to use the children for this. But there was nothing else to do. They had to save the remaining younger ones. And plus, it was a loosing battle, they were going to die anyway, "Let them have what they want." Said the Matron to the warden.

Few hours later, the Matron sent them out for dinner.

After dinner he prodded Jack and his friends to his office.

He said, "I hope my lessons will come in handy today."

He raised his hand, as they were about to speak. He took them to a corner and opened a cupboard. Inside they found a bunch of swords and other stuff like throwing knives. Shurikens etc. Apparently, he was another collector of weapons.

He said, "Even with guns, we will need all the weapons we need. So it will be best to use some of these to your "kits"." He said with a smile.

They picked a sword each and other stuff. The matron the looked at Chris and said, "I hope your magic comes in handy today."

Jack looked at him shocked and asked, "How do you know about it?"

The Matron replied, "You'll find out soon enough." That was all. Neither Chris nor the matron spoke on this matter.

He said," Its time to go to the town hall, get your weapons. Oh, I forgot. I must remind you that you will be killing today. You must be brave. A moment's hesitation and you will be doomed. I'm going to tell this to the others. Now I'll check on the smaller ones before we go."

He reached the door turned and said, "Good luck all of you, and may god be with you all. Also, I love you children." He said with more softness in his voice.

Tears were forming in their eyes, but all they could say was, "We love you too."

Then Megan asked, " This may sound silly after all these years. But we never got your name."

This startled everyone. Then Jake realized, they never really knew his name. They always called him 'The matron' or 'Hey'.

The matron smiled and said, "Doris, Doris Crockford."

They then went to the Town hall.

A/n: Give me reviews and tell what you think. I hope you know who Doris Crockford is. He's important here.