8 - Part D:

For this last round, my class became the escort team again.

While Aeris is drafting a plan, no one said a word to her let alone question her.

It must be because what I did earlier. At least we won't hear Ace's and Wren's ranting.

The plan that Aeris proposed is the same plan we use during the second round. Although it won't be effective because class 3 has a certain trick up their sleeves. I fully know well what it is but I'm not in the mood to tell them about it. Heck! I don't even care if we lose this round since we are not at risk either way.

Anyway, Aeris assigned me as the V. I. P instead of selecting randomly because she wants me to take it easy and she's worried about me.

As for the scout group, Aeris assigned Lokki, Ace, Maple, Mathias and herself. As for the rest, they're the security team. Looks like Aeris deliberately separated Ace and Wren.

We are waiting near the entrance for the reports of our scouts.

Pshshshsht*

"There's no one here." (Lokki)

Lokki is currently at route B.

Pshshshsht*

"No hostiles here either." (Ace)

Ace is currently at Route E.

Pshshshsht*

"There's no one here to play with me. How sad." (Mathias)

Mathias is currently at route A.

Pshshshsht*

"Uuuuuh! COME OUT YOU BUNCH OF CHICKEN SH-!" (Maple)

Bang* Bang* Bang*

Most probably no one's at Maple's end either.

Maple is currently at route C.

Pshshshsht*

"There's no one at my route either so everyone please be careful!" (Aeris)

Aeris is currently at route D.

Pshshshsht*

"What should we do Aeris?"

As I asked.

Pshshshsht*

"Please wait for awhile so we can asses the situation." (Aeris)

Pshshshsht*

"Roger!"

I said as a response.

After few minutes of waiting.

Pshshshsht*

"Everyone please gather at route C. From there we will proceed to the goal." (Aeris)

Gather at route C huh...

I know it's a bad idea since that's what class 3 wanted but I don't give a crap.

"Is there's something on your mind?"

Kana asked me.

"Nothing..."

As I said to brush her off.

Kana stares at me for awhile. After that, she walks towards route C.

She probably noticed that I know something.

"Hmph!"

As Wren said walking pass me and heads towards route C.

"Come on man!"

As Roc said and pushes me forward forcing me to walk.

"Wait up dude!"

As Zack said and follow in pursuit.

We have arrived at our destination where Aeris and the rest of the scout group are. So far, class 3 haven't ambushed us yet let alone show themselves. I thought they will ambush us by now, maybe I'm wrong. This is the perfect chance for them to do it since we are all gathered up here. Wait! If I remember correctly, they don't use the same tactics again. Let's see...

In Round 1, they use the meat shield tactics. As for round 2, I don't know what kind of tactics they used but it was effective. For Round 3, they hop from wall to wall until the V. I. P reaches the goal.

I wonder what tactics they will use for this round but I'm pretty sure they're up on that wall.

I incidentally look up.

"Wake up weirdo!"

Thud*

Before I was able to completely see what was up there, Wren kicks me from behind.

"What the hell was that for?!"

I complained to Wren unreasonable kick.

"You were day dreaming weirdo so I woke you up! Be grateful!"

Wren said arrogantly.

"Who the hell would be in the right mind will be gratefully to someone for being kicked?!"

I said while being fed up with Wren's attitude.

"You were grateful to Kana for slapping you earlier!"

Wren said in her usualy high horse manner.

"That's a different matter!"

I shouted out of anger.

Everyone started laughing.

The tension that was build up in our class has disappeared.

"Sorry to interrupt your lovers quarrel."

Kana said to us.

"WE ARE NOT LOVERS!"

We both shouted at the same time.

It made everyone else laugh harder.

Kana ignores our refute and continues talking.

"Linel let me be blunt. You're hiding something."

Kana said that, everyone stops laughing and stares at me.

"Spit it out."

Kana said and points gun at me.

Is she interrogating me?

With all the pressure building up on me, I decided to come clean.

"If you're all wondering where class 3 is, look up."

"Look up?"

Everyone said and looks up.

As they did.

"Oops! Busted!"

The cream short hair girl was crouching on top of the wall.

Everyone point their guns at her out of reflex.

"Wait hold up!"

Bang* Bang* Bang* Bang* Bang* Bang* Bang* Bang* Bang* Bang*

Before she could raise her hands, we shoot her. As a result, her barrier reaches 50%.

"Everyone we've been discovered!"

The cream short hair girl warned her class through the intercom and jumps down towards the other side.

Suddenly, we hear a bunch of people stomping on the walls heading towards our direction.

"Run!"

I shouted and everyone started running to different directions.

I somehow end up running with Wren.

"Stay away from me Weirdo!"

Wren said full of disgust.

"Run now complain later!"

I said and continue running with her.

Wren and I ended up hiding in some wall at route A.

"Hey weirdo! Didn't I tell you to stay away from me?!"

Wren said angrily.

"Shut up or will be discovered!"

I said while whispering.

"Who gave you- Mmm!! Mmm!! Mmm!!"

Before Wren blows our cover, I cover her mouth with my right hand to shut her up.

"Mmm! Mmm! Mmmmmm!"

That sound kinda perverted.

Thud*

Wren her fist and punch me.

Her punch was so hard that my barrier's life gauge reaches 73%.

I fell on the floor.

After that, she stomps on me with her right foot.

Thud* Thud* Thud* Thud* Thud*

"You stupid perverted weirdo! You dare do that to me! I'm going to kill you for that!"

Thud* Thud* Thud* Thud* Thud*

My barrier's life gauge reaches 57%.

If this keeps up, we will loose due to friendly fire and that will seriously suck.

I quickly executed a side roll to dodge Wren's stomp and quickly stand up.

"I'm not done with you yet!"

She said while cracking her right fist.

I decided to apologize to calm her down.

"I'm sorry for what I did so please calm down or we might end up losing."

I said and press the small touch screen panel on my right arm and showed her my barrier's life gauge.

"Hmph!"

She didn't say anything else and turns away.

We suddenly received a call from the intercom.

Pshshshsht*

"Linel where are you!"

As Ace was said like she was freaking out.

Pshshshsht*

"I'm currently at route A together with Wren."

I answered her.

Pshshshsht*

"Wren please protect Linel and bring him to the exit. We will do our best to work as a diversion."

Aeris said pleadingly.

Pshshshsht*

"Who gave you right to order me around!"

Wren said like she was annoyed.

Pshshshsht*

"W-w-what?" (Aeris)

Aeris semms to be in shock with Wren's arrogant reply.

Pshshshsht*

"Don't you dare disobey orders Wren!" (Ace)

Wren didn't hear what Ace said and throws the earpiece on the floor.

Pshshshsht*

"WREN!"

Sadly Ace's scream couldn't reach her.

"You heard them weirdo! Go to the exit!"

Wren said arrogantly.

"What about you?"

I ask her.

"I'll work as a diversion so be grateful weirdo!"

Wren said and runs off somewhere.

Damn this arrogant bitch!

No use complaining now! Better run for it.

While I was making my way towards the exit, I hear gunshots everywhere.

Looks like my classmates are doing their part. I should do mine as well.

I'm almost nearing the exit but suddenly I was greeted by two familiar students from class 3.

"There you are Linel!"

The cream short hair girl from the occult club said in a friendly manner.

"I'm sorry for this!"

The black short hair tall boy from the occult club said apologetically.

They point their guns at me.

I turned my back and tried retreating but another two familiar students blocks my path.

"This ends here!"

Maple's right hand man said in a cool manner and points his gun at me.

"I- uh- Freeze!"

The purple pony tail hair girl from the Luna's fan club said in a cute manner and points her gun at me.

Is this the end?

Bang* Bang* Bang* Bang* Bang* Bang* Bang*

Beeeeeep*