A 'ding' noise rang out in the lift, letting us know that we'd reached the 19th floor. The doors opened and we stared down the dark hall "Down the end" Moses said. Squinting, I noticed two aliens down the end of the hall.
"I am too high for this shit" The posh lad said, shaking his head.
"Trust" Pest nodded. Jerome pushed a button and the lift doors closed.
"I wanna shoot those things man!" he exclaimed, all three of them turning to face each other.
"Same here brov" Moses said.
"Times three" Pest added.
Rolling my eyes, I turned back to face my sister. She'd pulled her knees up to her chest, her hands clasped together in front of them. She leaned against the side of the lift, staring at the doors...I was pretty concerned about her. The lift doors re-opened and the boys ran out, followed by Sam and the posh lad. Sighing, I took hold if India's hands "C'mon sis" I muttered. She nodded, letting me pull her to her feet. We joined the boys, hiding behind the wall. Pest turned to us, holding out two rocket fireworks. Jerome lit them up and he aimed the fireworks down the hall. Soon enough loud banging was heard, and smoke started to fill the hall.
"I'm Brewis by the way" The posh lad said, glancing at us.
"Sam"
"I'm Tex, this is India" I sighed, gesturing to my zombie-like sister.
"I'm supposed to be at a party in Fulham, now it's like I'm stuck in this bloody block" he replied. I nodded in understanding while the boys sorted out their weapons "What about you?" he asked.
"We live here" Sam replied. His eyebrows raised.
"Really? Wicked" he said. I rolled my eyes, glancing down at India.
"I have to tell you something" she whispered, her eyes half closed. Now would be a really shitty time for her to fall asleep, or pass out.
"Not now Ind', tell me later" I sighed, shaking my head.
Moses jumped out from behind the wall, staring down the silent hallway. He held the rocket out to Pest who lit the wire, before cautiously moving forward "Lights. And stay close" he instructed. Pest turned on the lights, but I knew we wouldn't be able to see because of all the smoke. Sam followed Moses and I waited for the others to go first.
"Tex, you go" Pest said nodding towards the hall. Shaking my head nervously, I sighed.
"What about you?" I asked.
"I'll be right behind you two, trust" he reassured. I bit my lip nervously but nodded, heading into the fog with India.
We slowly walked through the mist, and I could just about see Sam in front of me. I felt pretty scared right now, especially with Pest letting off bangers behind me. A loud screeching noise was heard and I jumped, clinging to my sister. Her hands gripped my jumper tighter, she was obviously as scared as I was. We soon reached the end of the hall and I sighed in relief. Moses and Sam had already reached the end, and were waiting near the lights. Pest appeared a few seconds after, sending a wave of relief through me.
"Where's Jerome? Brewis?" Moses asked, squinting to see through the mist.
"I dunno" Pest sighed. The lights suddenly dimmed, darkening the hallway "Yo lights man, I'm going back in" Pest said, heading back into the mist. Moses turned on the lights, once again illuminating the hallway. As Pest disappeared into the mist, I lowered India to the floor so that she was leaning against the wall.
"India, wait here okay?" I asked. She nodded and closed her eyes.
"Where you going?" Moses asked with narrowed eyes. Sighing, I glanced down the smoky hall.
"To make sure he comes back. Watch India" I begged. He nodded and I walked into the mist.
Crossing my arms nervously, I looked around me. The hallway was completely silent, and all I could see was smoke "Pest!" I called. When no reply came, I felt even more nervous "Dick head" I muttered shaking my head. Loud, male screams reached my ears and I jumped. The screams sounded like both Pest and Jerome, either way I was fucking terrified. As I walked further my legs hit something, screaming in surprise I looked down, sighing in relief "Come on!" I exclaimed helping him to his feet.
"They got Jerome!" Pest shouted. I sighed and we made our way back towards the others. As we reached the end Pest swung his bat, thinking that there was an alien behind us. It turned out to be Brewis, who now probably needed stitches.
"What was that for?" he asked, putting a hand to his gash while running passed us. I crouched down in front of India, putting an arm around her waist and pulling hers around my shoulder.
"Come on sis, we're moving again" I sighed, pulling her to her feet. She nodded and I led her up the stairs, towards Ron's flat.
The boys pounded on the door, shouting Ron's name. India rested her head on my shoulder sleepily, I was pretty sure she was close to passing out right now. The door cracked open, revealing Ron's face peeking through "Alright" he greeted.
"We need to hide in your weed room" Moses begged.
"It's the only safe place in the block man!" Pest added.
"I don't know about that" Ron sighed, glancing at something behind him.
"Come on Ron!" Pest shouted. Ron nodded, closing the door to slide off the latch. It re-opened and the boys ran in, but suddenly stopped.
"Wagwan Moses" I looked around the boys, finding Hi-Hatz aiming a gun our way. He motioned us in and Ron shot Moses an apologetic look. We all walked further into the room, Ron closing the door behind us "You killed that thing" Hi-Hatz said, aiming the gun at Moses' head.
"Hi-Hatz, brov..."
"You brought it in the ends"
"I don't want no trouble"
"You brought a fed in the ends"
"Listen to me brov..."
"You brought an alien invasion to the ends" We all noticed what was behind him, but he didn't take any notice of our horrified expressions. Moses reached back, his hand taking hold of the samurai sword.
"Behind you brov!" he exclaimed.
"Don't chat me" Hi-Hatz said, shaking his head.
"He's not! Look behind you!" I exclaimed, gesturing to the window. He moved the gun towards me and I flinched.
"Shut your mouth, bitch" he snapped. My eyes narrowed.
"Fuck you" I spat. A gunshot rang out and we all jumped at the sound.
"Tex!" Someone shouted, I froze, staring at the window. I'd felt the blow, but there wasn't any pain, none. Looking down at my stomach, I gasped. My white jumper slowly turned a deep red, the fabric clinging to my stomach. I ran my fingers across, bringing them up to my face.
"I told you to shut your mouth" Hi-Hatz repeated. My eyes widened as I stared at the blood, staining my fingers. Stumbling back against the wall, I accidentally let go of India.
"Tex" Pest sighed, taking a step forward.
"You move you die" Hi-Hatz said, turning the gun to him. Pest stayed in one place, glancing my way repeatedly "You know what? I was gonna make you, now I'm gonna dead you" Hi-Hatz said, aiming the gun at Moses "This is my block, get me?" he asked.
"Not really" Moses shrugged, letting go of his sword. Loud screeching reached my ears, but I didn't move, I couldn't.
"Tex, come on!" Pest exclaimed. He put an arm around my waist, helping me move.
"India" I gasped, covering my bleeding stomach with my arm.
"Sam's got her, c'mon babe" he sighed. I nodded and let him lead him into the weed room.
Author's Note:
Dun, dun, dun! Will Tex die? What is India's secret? I'll leave you on a cliffie for now, though. Bye :).
