Adventure In The Dark
Tragedy 653 - The Brotherhood of Joe and Derek
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"B-but, didn't you say you were trying to save me? How the hell did you do that? Don't tell me you took Elvina and William and handed them over to the professor?" Derek looked at Joe with an anxious expression. He was afraid that Joe had sacrificed others just to save him.
"No."
"Huh?" Derek frowned. Joe then explains what happened, how he managed to capture William and release him, and how he rushed to escape to save Derek. Everything he explained was as detailed as possible until his sister understood the incident.
"So you've betrayed?"
"At least I can be with you, and I understand what you mean. I know I've been making the wrong decision all along. I should have helped you and protected you as I should, not opposed you when I found out you were trying to fight the professor. I'm sorry..."
"I'm glad you've realized, at least that's enough for me." Derek smiled knot.
"Thank you, you're my best brother."
Dorothy stared silently at the two brothers. The two try to understand each other and explain everything they have experienced without anyone being covered up, making them feel overwhelmed by their brotherhood.
"By the way, you said Elvina and the others were here right? Can I meet them?"
"But your condition hasn't improved. It would be better if you rest here first, you meet them later."
"I'm really fine. Besides, I also want to meet the others. Besides Dorothy, I also want to thank those who would help you when you're in trouble."
"Are you sure you're okay?"
"Yes. May it?" Derek tried to convince Joe. He really wanted to see the others to thank them and apologize to Elvina and William for what Joe has done so far.
"Well, if you feel better. I'll help you meet them."
Time passed, and the night was getting late. Even so, but they are still awake. After dinner together, Rei and the others sat in front of the bonfire chatting, talking about a few things.
Only a few of the residents sat with them, while the others were already asleep in their sleep.
"You've found your partner, and Rei has also been found. Does that mean you're going home?" ask Daisy to Lucy, and the others.
"No. We can't go home that easy."
"true." Elvina chimed in on Lucy's sentence.
"Why?" Fero looked at them with a puzzled look. "Isn't your reason for staying here no more? You are free from the guards and professors, if you continue here, you will have the same fate as us."
"That's because my job and Liana's not done yet" said Rei, who was taken in by the blonde woman.
"What task do you have that keeps you from leaving?"
"Andrich and Melinda have kidnapped Rei's lover, and that's why we have to stay here. We have to release him."
"So you mean, you're going to the lab?" Hera looked at them with a surprised look. Rei and the others simply nodded slowly in response.
"But it's too dangerous! If you get caught, you'll never get out again!"
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