John looked in awe as the mysterious figure was talking to him. As he looked closer, he still couldn't figure out who the man was. 'Warden'? He didn't know who or what Warden was, but since the man welcomed him into open arms, wouldn't it be rude to decline?
"You there boy. Why is it that you come to this place? You said you were running away from crazy people?" said the figure.
"Y-yes. Yes I am and I need a place to stay. I am sorry for intruding as I found this place by mistake."
"You don't need to be afraid my boy. Warden welcomes all those of different shapes, sizes, color, and age. You said you were 11?"
"Yes sir." replied John.
"Look boy, you don't need to be formal. Just call me Giovanni."
"Yes, Mr. Giovanni."
John still didn't know who this person was. As he remembered from last time, there were tons of people in here so Mr. Giovanni could be famous, but then if he was, how come John didn't know about him. John needed to ask some questions.
"U-Um... Mr. Giovanni sir?" John questioned.
"Yes boy?"
"What is this place to be exact and who are you?"
"This place? Hah. Well, to explain it in simple terms. This is my secret lair. You like lairs don't you. Every kid wants one. And as for me, I am the ring leader in this facility, or better known as a Mafia boss."
"M-mafia?" Inquired John.
"Yes indeed. I run all the organizations around this city. You're talking to the man who is going to save your life from the cops."
"Cops? How did you kn-" Before he could finish his sentence, the same looking group of people barged into the room. They were walking in single file lines and stood up straight in front of Mr. Giovanni. They saluted the boss and in unison, they yelled at the top of their lungs.
"Boss, what are your orders!"
John was amazed at how all of those bulky people followed one man. It shocked him and made him want to be a Mafia boss. They all looked at the weak little kid, sprawled on the ground.
"Boss, is he bothering you?"
"No, no. Not at all. I just want to inform you that there is a new member in Warder." Giovanni pointing to John.
Everybody looked at the weak little kid in front of them and wondered why the boss decided to pick him. But even if they had their doubts, Warden is all about equality while maintaining a bad status when it comes to the government and their laws. One man held out his hand and picked up John. He made him stand up straight and said,
"Welcome to Warden son. Feel free to come here anytime you want. This is a safe haven for all those different and alike."
John felt happy, he felt guilt. But in the end, what's done can't be reversed. He killed his parents, and he stole many things. He stole lives. He realized he needed all the help he could get and Warden was the right place.
"Follow us kid. We'll show you the areas in this facility." said one of the grunts.
"Mhm."
John followed 2 people, a man and a woman. They both had white tank tops and a strong body. The woman had a bandana on her head while the bald man had just sunglasses. John kept following and then the two stopped by a window.
"This right here, is where we keep and make our guns."
'Did she say make?' John rushed over to the window and to his surprise, there were tons of machines. Each of them were doing separate tasks and they were moving so fast that 1 finished gun would take 5 minutes. 'Did the underground always have advanced technology?' Next to the machines were robots. Genuine robots. As John was staring deeply through the window, he saw a robot move on its own. The robot moved over to a box full of guns and picked one up. It then goes back to where it was originally standing and fires at a wall. 'So they build their guns and test them with advanced technology?'
"Wow... That is so cool" John whispered.
"I know right. I was amazed to. All of this weaponry was made possible by Boss Giovanni. He's such an amazing guy." said the woman
The man right next to her lightly punches her shoulder, "Hey you know I'm amazing to right? Remember when I saved you from getting caught by the cops?"
"Honey don't worry. You're way cooler than him." She hugged his arm.
They kept walking to a different section of the facility, while John was still staring at the robots. He never thought that they would exist, or more likely to function properly like that. It moves just like how a human would.
"Moving on!" As the woman yelled, John snapped back into reality and jogged over to them. "This is the drug department."
John looked through the glass window and saw a lot of plants. He didn't know what drugs looked like but he didn't question it. Since this is the drug department, then those plants got to be drugs.
"Also kid." John looked over to the man who was talking to him. "Don't go in there. Or should say, never go in there. You won't be able to take the smell and you'll be knocked out instantly." John nodded as he understood what the man said. But it just made him more curious as to what the smell is. He really wanted to go in there, but he didn't want to get into more trouble than he is in now.
Jon followed them, throughout the whole tour, showing him the mechanics, the necessary tools and machinery needed to keep this place running, and all the other departments, etc. John really liked this place, and he really wanted to stay here. He can just imagine all of the fun he would have here. There was even a kid's section for children his age and for those who have no families to go to. He felt like he belonged here and of course, he planned to stay here for the rest of his life.