Chapter 51 - The News 2 - The Revenge
"What do you mean you have to go to work tomorrow?! If this news gets out, you might not ever have to worry about going to work ever again!", Barry said, standing up from the couch. I looked up to the ceiling, rubbing my chin as I thought about what was being said out in the open. "Well, what about the scientists that will try and take you back?! The government might come after us if we say no!", I eventually told him. My jelly boyfriend grabbed my arms, forcing me to turn towards him.
"Look. I've been in those sewers for over 40 years. 40 years of hiding from those scientists! I'M TIRED OF IT! I'm sick of having to stay in the shadows! I want to get to know lots of people, and to be able to change the world. I don't know if I'll be able to die, but I think that both of us can agree that I certainly don't age. I mean, look at me already! I'm a living batch of experimental substances, who can adapt from others, learn from everyone, and get along with people just fine! This is just begging for a change in everyday life as we know it, and you're just going to hold it all back because of some job that you'll never enjoy?!"
I stood there with a completely surprised look on my face. I... I just had no idea what to say. It felt like an amusement park of emotions going off in my head, with my feelings going all over. He was right, but then again, I care about him too much to risk him. I also really cared for Barry and Ella, even if I had only known them for, well, not even a day! I began to form tears in my eyes, feeling them pour down my cheeks as my mind was stuck in his speech.
Barry also stood behind me, looking at my jelly boyfriend in amazement. He had never heard something so beautiful in his life. He felt as if my jelly boyfriend summed everything up perfectly. If he couldn't stand being around people for a week, he couldn't dream of imagining what it must feel like to hide for over 40 years! He sat back down in the couch, reaching for the T.V. remote. As he turned on the television, he realized that they had left it on the News last night. What he saw with his eyes stuck with him for the rest of his life. "Look...", he told us.
Me and my jelly boyfriend looked over at the T.V., and waited for the news story to come out of the speakers. ...And that's why kittens are so cute! Now, Tom, a couple days ago you told New York about the search for some rabbit creature... how's that been holding up? Me and my jelly boyfriend looked at Barry, who also looked back at us. We both sat down next to him, with me holding Barry's shoulder as we continued to watch the television. Well Liz, Locals say they still couldn't find him, even after all those hours of searching! It seems to me that those 10,000$ won't be going to anybody... or so we thought?!
The screen switched to another cell phone video, but this time, it was someone discovering a couple strands of Ella's hair. Barry shuddered, trying not to cry in fear. "It's okay, it's just hair. This doesn't mean anything", my jelly boyfriend reassured him. This video came out onto Youtube just two days ago, racking up millions of hits! However, not everybody seems to think it's real. Barry breathed a sigh of relief, thankful to know that they hadn't found him or Ella yet. Some say that this pink hair seems suspicious in nature, and they say it's easy to say why:
The channel then faded to an interview of some random Manhattan citizen. They said, Look, I mean, does that really look like real hair?! It looks like dis guy just went to the party shop, and got some cheap confetti! I would just say, fuhgetaboutit... At this point, Ella opened the guest bedroom, walking into the living room. Do... do you all forgive me?!, she thought to us. "Ella, look!", Barry yelled, pointing at the T.V. Ella slowly brought her attention to the glowing screen.
Over time, more and more people stopped their searching, because of the overwhelming concern that these bunnies don't exist after all. However, the New Jersey City University urges people to keep looking. I was unable to contact the head director of the science department, Professor Arnold Goyer, because of his recent heart attack, but we were able to contact one of his students. My jelly boyfriend's eyes widened to a massive degree upon hearing this news.
"That's... that's the guy!", he yelled in excitement, bouncing up and down in the couch cushion. Who's the guy?!, Ella thought to us. "That's the guy who's responsible for all of this!", my jelly boyfriend shouted. "Look, calm down, alright?! Let's listen to the rest of the story...", Barry said to him. My jelly boyfriend stopped bouncing on the couch, while clenching his fists and shaking his arms up and down in utter joy.
Yes, that is her real hair, alright. The chemicals they came in contact with changes their biological makeup. We're still not entirely sure of its capabilities, but we do recognise this information as critical to our studies. Due to the lack of public interest, the institute will begin to offer 2,000$ to anyone who is able to get their hands on this evidence. Barry and Ella exchanged looks, before Ella closed her eyes. Suddenly, every window in the house that had even been slightly open to the sun was forced shut, completely hiding themselves from any possibility of being in the public eye.
Barry looked back at the T.V. screen. You heard it, everyone! Whoever can get their hands on the evidence, will be given two thousand dollars! I don't know about you, but I feel like looking around myself, don't you, Liz?! You could hear the other reporter's laughter, as they replied, I sure do, Tom! That's it for our 11 O'Clock top story, we'll see you back at 1. Barry turned the T.V. off.
We sat there for about 40 seconds of silence, with the thought of being bounty hunted going through all of our minds. I began to think about what we were going to do, before I eventually came up with the perfect solution. I stood up, and began walking to my bedroom. "Where are you going?!", my jelly boyfriend yelled to me. I calmly responded, "Get your clothes on. We're going on a little vacation."