Hours later after the incident, multiple cars, news vans, hospital ambulances and police vehicles were around the area. Deep in to the night, there were already professionals on the scene helping the children. The whole place was a like crime scene, there was even the whole yellow line in black writing "do not cross." after all could you blame them? This looked like a scene outta the Bible one, and others calling it a miracle.
Tim
Pyro, I need a favor, could you take me home with you? My parents won't come for me.
Pyro
What do you mean? This incident is already airing on the national news, literally everybody knows.
Tim (nervously)
Yeah, so my parents aren't in the country right now, they normally take trips out of the country during the weekends, so even if they heard about this, it's gonna be a long while before they even while before they even get here?
Pyro
It's fine, I guess.
Mary
Can I stay over too?
Pyro (confused)
What the hell is going on right now?
Mary
Okay, so I have a confession to make---
Tim
I'm not Catholic so...
Mary (irritated)
Will you shut up for 5 seconds?
Tim (nervously)
Sorry.
Mary
So I kinda, sort of, ran away. (The boys look at her in confusion mixed with shock.) Now before do anything, it's worth noting that I was gonna go back after the trip but this accident made everything not go to plan.
Pyro touches the bridge of his nose and exhales.
Pyro
Let me get this straight, both of you want to come over to my house to stay the night, because one ran away and the other parents aren't even in the country, am I getting this right?
Tim
Correct, but that's kinda of an oversimplification of things.
Pyro
Wait a second, if Mary ran away from home, how did you get permission to be on the trip?
Mary
I might've, maybe, forged a signature here and there.
Tim
I mean of course you did, what a rebel.
Pyro
Whatever, Tim, you came on this trip knowing both parents are out of the country, do you have a reason for this?
Tim (nervously)
Well, I um, uhhh, (looks down and sighs) I'm sorry I have no good reason. I did get their signature before leaving though, does that account for something?
Pyro
No, it does not--- (he stops himself and sighs) forget it I don't care anymore, Just get to your parents safely tomorrow alright?
Mary
Deal!
Tim
Technically my parents come back Monday but I understand what you mean, so deal too.
Minutes later thecars started swarming around the scene and parents coming to collect their children, it was something like a movie where a child sees their long lost parent and tearful exchanges take place. Later Sara's truck Immediately stops at the crime and when she sees Pyro, she stops at the crime scene and runs towards her son and hugs him a little too tightly.
Sara (exhausted and relieved)
Oh my god! Thank goodness your safe, are you okay? are you hurt?
Pyro
Aside from you trying to squeeze to death, I'm fine.
Shefinally realizes what she's doing then reluctantantly takes her hands off him but mid way Pyro Hugs her back, for some reason he didn't want to let go of this feeling just yet.
Pyro
I'm glad you're here.
Nel makes his presence known for some reason she forgot about him.
Nel
Im here too, you know.
Pyro
It's good to see you too.
Sara
Come on, let's go home. (she starts walking away but Pyro holds her hand stopping her)
Pyro
Wait.
She goes down on one knee and looks at him attentively. This was the first time he had ever held her hand, an extremely rare moment for both of them and she was curious where this could take her.
Sara
Yeah, what is it?
Pyro
I... kinda need a favor. You see my friends families aren't coming for them so can they stay the night.
Sara (sighs softly)
Pyro, I don't think---
Pyro
Please.
This was the first time he had ever used the word 'please' in that way meaning he must have his reasons and she chooses to trust him.
Sara
Okay, okay, I'll do it for you. Be lucky I can't say no to you when you look at me like that.
Pyro
Thank you. (relaxed and almost comedic) the idiots are a few feet behind me.
Nel, Sara, even Tim and Mary were taken aback a little.
Nel (jokingly)
Would you like to be an actor? Cause, damn
Sara goes to the children and crouches down to their level.
Sara
Okay, since my son wants me to take you home, I need to know your names and the places you live, I'm taking you home tomorrow morning, be lucky I ain't taking you to the authorities mostly because I'm not interested in knowing why your parents aren't coming for you.
Tim
I'm Timothy and I live at the Nyali beach resort the mansion just a few minutes away.
Sara
Hold on a second, aren't you the bahatis' isn't your family in Dubai right now? why are you here?
Tim (realizes)
Oh yeah, you're the lawyer who helped my dad that one time, thanks for that, and also it's kinda complicated as to why I'm here.
Sara
OKay, um (looking at Mary) next plead your case.
Mary
Yeah, so I'm Mary and I live at Tononka grounds, the building just opposite the field.
Mary
If memory serves me right, you showed my son around the school on his first day and the second I see your hand around his shoulder, so what's your relationship with my son?
Mary blushes a bit and starts looking around, eyes looking at the sky and turning 360° if they could but Sara just chuckles and lets it go.
Sara
Okay, that's enough I think I have a good idea of what your relationship is.
After sometime talking to the officers they allow them to leave, when they reach the truck they see Jon on his seat with a blanket on him but he was wide awake and when he saw his older brother he starts jumping out of excitement and tries to go to him luckily Pyro was in the vicinity and holds his younger brother while he and his friends get in the car with the rest of his family and friends.
Mary
Who's the little angel your carrying?
Pyro
He's my brother, whose supposed to be asleep by now.
Nel
Yeah well, someone was driving like a mad man to get here, so you can imagine how restless he was.
Pyro
I see, next time, drive properly Nelson.
He was clearly hinting at Sara but a confused Nelson just chuckled and let it go.
Mary (excitedly)
Can I hold him?
Pyro (drowsily)
I would prefer, if you didn't ----
Since everything was spinning in his eyes, he gives Jon to her and leans over her shoulder half asleep
Mary
Get some rest, you look really tired. (to Jon)
Hi handsome, you wanna play, yes you do, yes you do.
Jon is really excited to play with her and starts biting her cheek rubbing his saliva everywhere. She just laughs.
Mary
Wow, very assertive, unlike a certain someone.
Timgets a tissue from his pocket and hands it to her while he carries Jon.
Tim
I guess its my turn now, (holding Jon) I didn't think Pyro had a baby brother, he gave me 'the only child' vibes.
Mary
Right?!
Almost half an hour later they arrive at their house and after parking, Sara leads everyone to the house and puts on the TV and set themselves on the couch, as she carries Jon who was fast asleep in her arms to his room and comes back.
Sara
Alright, who's hungry?
Tim is the only one who raised his hand as Pyro and Mary look at him as if he grew two heads.
Mary (half joking)
You have an appetite after all that?
Pyro
Some people are just born with nerves of steel I guess.
Sara
After an experience like that 'everyone' is eating. Pyro come help me in the kitchen.
Pyro goes towards the kitchen and starts helping Sara cut vegetables while she's preparing the rice, and pyro breaks the silence.
Pyro
Sara, I'm sorry I had to my powers to---
Sara crouches down and hugs him
Sara (lovingly)
Don't ever apologize for helping people, besides it was unavoidable situation, are you okay.
Pyro
Yeah, I'm fine just a splitting headache, nothing a little rest can't fix.
She fetches her purse and gets out some panadol tablets and gives it to him.
Sara
Take two for now, eat, rest and in the morning if you still feel the headache take another two.
Pyro
Thanks.
Hours later after the meal, the kids are watching TV and chatting happily without a care in the world, as if the tragic accident didn't happen.
Tim (enthusiastally)
So, what do you guys think happened?
Mary (Sarcastically)
Meaning?
Tim
You know, the accident, something saved us.
Mary
You think God saved us?
Tim
I mean do you have any answers or explanations
Mary
I don't know (to Pyro) What do you think?
Luckily Pyro didn't panic and thought one of the best ways to hide is maybe hiding in plain sight.
Pyro (stoically)
Maybe aliens saved us.
Mary
I was hoping you wouldn't entertain him.
Pyro
If you believe there's a higher power then aliens might not be such a stretch, thats my theory.
Tim
Pyro isn't wrong, but I do think that some god saved us because I highly doubt aliens would want to save us unless there's something they want.
Pyro
That is true and also they would've revealed themselves if they did.
Mary
So which god saved us and why?
Sara comes out a little later stopping their conversation.
Sara
Alright everyone it's late, time to sleep.
Pyro
Let's put a pin in this conversation, until we see each other again.
Tim
Yep.
Sara leads them to separate rooms and rest for the night.
The following morning at 11 am Pyro wakes up feeling fresh, and after a warm shower and regular clothes he goes to the living room and finds Sara playing with Jon.
Pyro
Aren't you supposed to be at work?
Sara
Well,good morning to you too and yes, but thanks to a certain someone, I got a few days off.
Pyro
Mary and Tim, did they get home safe?
Sara
Yes, your friends are fine.
Pyro
That's good to hear, my headaches gone thanks by the way.
Five years later Pyro is now 16 years old, tall dark, athletically built, stronger than ever and about to enter his third year in high school.
In the afternoon at the football field we see our trio grown up, Tim is now also 16, tall dark, slim, wavy hair not as built as pyro but getting there and finally Mary, who is a year older than the boys but slightly shorter than them, she has a bob cut and seemingly muscular as she has been training with Pyro for the past five years, Tim is sitting at the goal post watching as those two square of.
Tim
Is this really necessary? It's just gonna end up like last time.
Mary (determined)
No, this is my final session with Pyro and I'm gonna win this.
Pyro
Before we start, I just want to congratulate you on reaching this point of your training, your hard work and determination is nothing to laugh at, I am proud of you.
Mary
Thanks. Don't hold back.
Pyro (smirks)
Hmph, give me a reason not to.
She takes her battle stance and Pyro with one arm at his back and the other battle ready, she charges at him when the distance is close between them, she starts by bombarding him with a rush of strikes which Pyro blocks and parries with ease then tries a roundhouse kick while mid air to which he dodges then Pyro charges back, this time she's on defense mode, luckily Pyro is able to control his powers as not to obliterate the human infront of him.
He bombards her with the same attacks she started with, she did her best to block unfortunately some attacks went through. When he went for the face she immediately blocked but it was a feint, he was aiming for her gut, luckily she didn't vomit any food that was eaten previously but it was enough to put her down, signaling the end of the match. He goes to help her up.
Pyro
Excellent work, you did amazing.
Mary (Frustrated)
I didn't win, damn it!
Pyro
Winning isn't the goal, the main purpose of this spar is to find out how much you improved and you did extremely well, from the very start of our training to now, if I wasn't your opponent this match would have gone either way.
Tim jumps down from the post and teases Mary.
Tim
Which is a fancy way of 'saying you suck, you tried but you suck.'
Mary (sarcastically)
Ha ha, how about I beat your ass right here, right now.
Pyro
Calm down, the both of you (Thebell rings)
Mary
Saved by the bell.
Tim
Just so you know, my parlay was on Pyro winning.
Mary (irritated)
Alright that's it.
She starts to run after him and Pyro holds the bridge of his nose and exhales.
Pyro
Well, I guess we're gonna be late for class.
Minutes later they enter the classroom, luckily the teacher hadn't arrived yet and take their seats.
Tim
You guys were worrying about nothing. We even arrived earlier than the teacher, so win--win?
Mary
I might skin you alive when this is over.
Tim pretends to be scared, then Mr. Masinde enters the class.
Mr. Masinde
Morning class?
The class
Good morning Mr.--
Everything is now in slow motion Pyro looks around unable to shake off the bad feeling he had as he goes towards the window he sees a missile heading dangerously close to them unfortunately even if he wanted to he can't carry all the students out the class in time so he laid everyone on the floor away from the trajectory of the missile, Making sure if the missile does go off the teens will at least not get caught up in the explosion
Then time goes back to normal but in the next second before everyone could react as to why they were on the ground---
BOOM!!!! panic and chaos could be heard all over the school, then three Men in full black combat uniform handling guns that are obviously not of this world but dangerous enough to kill anyone there, the one in the middle came forward and addressed them.
Scout 1
Alright, where is the prince?
Unfortunately the panicked and screaming teens were unable to answer them, so he shot his gun at the ceiling to quiet them and rounded them up.
Scout 2
If we wanted this building gone, trust me, noone's ashes would found. Tell us what we want to know and everybody lives.
Scout 1 (menacingly)
Now, where. Is. The. Prince
To be continued