Renee: *fumbled with her map* According to the map, the girl is supposed to be right here.
Renee and Sam looked around the abandoned saloon and saw nothing. Then they heard a blood piercing scream coming from upstairs.
Sarah: Ahhhh, Help me!!!
Sam took off up the stairs before Renee. He stopped in his tracks, a giant rabbit blocked the way to the girl. He took out his sword and shield and struck the oversized rabbit. The rabbit in one swift move, struck Sam and sent him flying back against some old wooden chairs. Sam was knocked out. Renee thought, “Now’s my chance for an opening.” She drew out her bow and readied the bowstring. She felt her bow getting lighter and lighter as she held her arm steady. The rabbit charged ready to attack her and before she released her arrow the giant fur ball went down.
Renee: *pouted* Who did that? *as she lowered her bow and arrow*
The girl with a huge metal lance walked to Renee. She stuck out her hand.
Sarah: I’m Sarah, it was nice to meet you. Thanks for saving me…Or trying to. *laughed lightly*
Renee: *shook Sarah’s hand* You’re welcome but truth be told…You saved yourself.
Sarah: *laughed* I guess you’re right. Oh, I never caught your name.
Renee: Oh…*blushed* Sorry, it’s Renee and over there *pointing at an unconscious Sam* Is my best friend, Sam.
Sarah: *eyeing Sam* Is he okay?
Renee: I don’t know. *paused* So, what are you doing here?
Sarah: *brushed her wavy blond hair out of her face* I got separated from my friend, Cody and well, ended up here. I ain’t from here.
Renee: Where are you from? *helped Sam up*
Sarah: *tears started trickle down her face as she choked them back* I’m from Nightingale Springs.
Renee: *gasped* You’re the girl from that town that was destroyed, a few months back.
Sarah: *slowly nodded*
Renee: *eyes widen in horror* How---What happened?
Sarah filled Renee in on everything. She told her that her parents were the ones who created the virus. Renee listened as Sarah continued. She couldn’t take it anymore. She lunged at Sarah just as Sam was coming around. He took one look at Sarah and Renee and tried to break it up.
Sam: *shouted* RENEE, Stop!
Renee: Her parents were the ones who started this mess. Her parents caused this whole thing to happen and she let it happen. *angered and in tears* they caused this.
Sarah: *sobbing* I’m sorry. I’m truly sorry. I tried to stop the experiments but I couldn’t. Eventually, the rabbits ended up going cra-azy and attacking my parents and then before you know it, the entire town. I was the only one left. I had to do something so I *started sobbing*
Just then a guy appeared out of nowhere, he held a knife to Renee’s neck.
Cody: *whispered* Release the girl, and I won’t have ‘a hurt you.
Sarah: *shrieked* Cody Jameson, what in the world, are ya doing?
Cody: What’s it look-like, Sarah? I’m saving ya.
Sarah: I don’t need ya saving me. The girl was just upset cause my parents were the ones who destroyed everything, now put the knife down.
Renee released her grip on Sarah as soon as Cody put his knife away. Sam rushed to Renee’s side. He felt her neck and glared at Cody.
Cody: *shrugged as he embraced Sarah and glanced in Sam’s direction* Hey there, friend…I didn’t know if y’all the enemy or not. Ya can’t blame me if I were to kill your little girlfriend.
Sam: *shouted* You could’ve seriously hurt her. Think about the consequences of your actions, pal.
Cody: *sternly as he stepped toward Sam* You wanna say that again, friend.
Sam: *scoffed* You heard me.
The two teens glared at each other as Sarah immediately stepped in as Renee was too scared to move.
Sarah: Hey…Hey now, y’all calm down. You’re scaring the girl.
Both boys glanced at Renee, who was trembling. Sam got concerned. He took Renee into his arms. Sam gently touched her forehead. She was hot to the touch, Renee blacked out after running a high fever and Sam caught her.
Sam: *asked Cody* What’d you do to her?
Cody shrugged and Sarah hit him on the shoulder.
Sarah: *concerned* Please tell me that wasn’t your poison-sting rouge.
Cody: *rubbed his shoulder* Yes, it was.
Sarah: *eyes widen* Dangit, Cody…*looks around frantically* We need to find an antidote, now.
Sam: *really concerned now* Why?
Sarah: *explained while searching the saloon* His knife drains your HP, rather quickly. You lose 100 HP by the minute. *couldn’t find anything useful, shouted* I’m gonna go get help.
Sarah left the saloon.
Sam: *eyes widen in horror as he ran his hands through Renee’s long black curly hair* You hang in there, Renee…*begged Cody* Please, help her?
Cody: *sighed and reached into his bag and pulled out an antidote* Here.
Sam: *took it and gave it to Renee* Please be okay… *grips her tighter* Please.
Cody watched as Sam started shaking as he tried to pour the medicine down Renee’s throat. Cody decided to step in as he brushed Sam aside. He sat Renee up and grabbed the antidote from Sam. He held his hand steady as he poured the medicine down her throat. Sam and Cody waited for the antidote to kick in. The boys sat silently waiting. Sarah appeared with Leon and Jada by her side. The couple rushed to Renee’s side after being filled in on what happened. Jada glared at Cody, who glared back.
Cody: Well, I’m tryin’ to save her, now. Alright.
Jada: *calmly and sighed* I knew they weren’t ready for this quest, but I went along with it. Dang-it…Darling, what do we do?
Leon: *glumly* We just wait. There’s nothing we can do.
Hours passed and Renee finally opened her eyes. She was embraced by Leon and Sam. Sam was so overjoyed at her recovery that he kissed her lightly on the lips, much to Leon’s dismay…and Renee’s surprise.
Renee: *blushed* Sam, my brother is right there.
Sam: *looked over at Leon, whose arms were crossed* I’m sorry but I should have done that a while ago. *asked* Renee, may I take you out on a date, sometime?
Renee: *looked over at Leon* Um…
Leon: *sighed* Look, Sam—I really don’t think—
Renee: *cut Leon off* Sam, I’d love too. *smiled and blushed simultaneously*
Leon sighed and thought, “I’ll deal with you, later.” He clapped his hands together.
Leon: Great, now that’s this is settled. This quest is completed.
Quest 3 completed
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