The Kidnapping

After Michael's mother disappeared, he became very anxious. Things at base got increasingly worse as the rumor of Taylor's death spread. Michael had two choices, become the new leader, or get the heck out of there. He chose the latter.

During the meeting, he managed to make his way to the door. They were debating on imposing a complete lock down (insuring the loss of their lives for sure) where no one would be allowed in or out until someone wins.

A few other kids followed him out, in hopes of avoiding their demise.

It was dark outside, so their chances of being seen by the guards were decreased. The guards were quickly approaching so the teens had to move quickly. Most of the kids managed to slip under the radar and found refuge in an abandoned mine. Michael and his girlfriend Jade were not so lucky.

They were hiding behind a bush when one of the guards found them. "this one's Baldric's" he said in a gruff voice as he tossed Michael to one of the other guards, "but this one. . ." he said in a sleezy tone.
"GET YOUR HANDS OFF HER!" Michael screamed.

The guys was starting to get fresh with Jade when Baldric appeared. "Let her go. I'll take her in for questioning." he said. "Our orders were to destroy those inside the fortress. We'll give them an hour to escape. Any foolish enough to remain inside are free game." he said heavily.

The soldiers moaned by hid in the brush surrounding the fortress. Baldric didn't want to stay and watch, but it was his duty. But he really did not want to subject these two children to the horror that lay ahead, so he ordered one of the privates to take them back to base for questioning. "No one speaks to them until I speak to them, understood?"

"yes sir!" the private saluted as he climbed into his vehicle.
Baldric almost felt relief as he watched his son fly to safety, but then he remembered the task at hand and his heart grew heavy.
"the hour is close at hand, get your weapons ready."