“Don’t worry. He’s probably concussed or something. Grab his legs, and maybe we can hide him behind that bush.” Jioni stood there with her hands covering her mouth. “Ugh. Never mind,” Emmitt said. He grabbed Jioni’s arms while running. “We need to move, so let’s move!” Jioni frowned. There’s no way he’s been on the …
Mac’s speech was cut off as Emmitt grabbed a rock and aimed it straight for his chest. Mac jolted back and blocked it with his spinning lance, returning the stone back to him. Emmitt picked up another and threw it faster, aiming at his forehead. It made an impact, bouncing off Mac; he fell to …
It was expensive: a brochure with a purple and orange jungle, old but still in decent condition; at the top, it had “Outergen” in bold letters. Behind the title displayed a wild landscape, new-looking furniture, and happy faces. Jioni flipped through the pages and analyzed its detail. The heirloom had few words and blurbs listing …
Jioni pressed her body against the door. She leaned against it and whispered, “On three.” “One, two, three.” The door swung open, and the two fell to the ground—the bright outside blinded them, but Jioni opted to act fast despite the circumstance—she stood up while Emmitt was still on the floor; she shut the door, …
“Do you hear that?” Jioni whispered. Emmitt’s eyes followed hers—there were the sounds of chatter and footsteps—It was faint but noticeable, the sounds got louder, and without hesitation, Emmitt began unlocking the escape door. “Our only escape has been locked the entire time?” Jioni yell whispered. “I don’t think as far ahead as you,” Emmitt …
“Wow, ok, I can’t believe I’m saying this, but you’re right.” Jioni laughed. “Let’s go to Outergen!” The two high-fived, but Jioni’s hand remained frozen in the air. She slowly lowered her hand as she peered at the clinic room door. back next
Jioni stared at the floor, but when she looked up, she saw Emmitt with passion in his eyes. He stood up and stuck out his hand. Jioni couldn’t help but think he was so dramatic in how he moved—she took his hand regardless. “I hate to take the risk, but I hate City Two even …
“There could be. I imagined Outergen like the books too. Even though Amelia’s Prom is a funny book, I mostly enjoyed that one autobiography of McDonough’s life. Her life and scientific breakthroughs—how she turned her life around for the better, and everyone else’s too.” “By everyone, you mean the rich, then sure, she helped everyone. …
Jioni couldn’t tell if he was joking or not. She stared with a blank expression. Then she smiled with a slight chuckle. Then the two began laughing. “You? Prom king? Emmitt, never again say I’m the one in fantasyland.” Jioni said between chuckles. “Laugh now, Jioni,” Emmitt grinned. “But both you and I know it’s …
“But that book is just fantasyland, you know,” Jioni interrupted. Emmitt smiled. “Not quite. That’s how life used to be for people our age. If more people read Amelia’s Prom, I doubt they’d become Agents. Then die in Mission 32-8B like our parents.” “They’re not dead—who says they’re dead?” Jioni said with narrowed eyes. “You’re …
