Chapter 22: A day off (part 1)

It's 6 AM, Sarah was awake, she was looking at the sun rising, she was feeling the silence surrounding her, she was breathing in comfort, she was trying to get her mind off all the pressure she was putting on herself.

She spent an hour doing this by herself, she was expecting Zet to wake up by now, but he didn't, she understands that she is not a wonderkid and that as Kipo and Zet are, they are and will spend more time together, but, she doesn't like the feeling of being alone.

It's 8 AM, Zet woke up, he saw Sarah sitting alone, he went to talk to her.

Zet : good morning.

Sarah : hey....you finally woke up.

Zet : yeah I was awake with Kipo yesterday.....we stayed up late.

Sarah : she didn't wake up yet ?

Zet : no....so what have you been doing all this time ?

Sarah : not much.....just being alone and enjoying the silence at a 1000 feet height.

Zet : that's...not....that's not something you do usually....do you want to tell me something ?

Sarah : I'm just trying new things.....what's wrong with that ?

Zet : look...I know when you lie...I will be here If you want to talk.

Zet got up and was about to leave, Sarah was hesitant to talk, but now she wants to talk.

Zet : I'll go get us something to e...

Sarah : I'm feeling lonely.

Zet : huh ?

Sarah : I said I'm feeling lonely.

Zet : and why is that ?

Sarah didn't answer.

Zet sat down again.

Zet : is it because I and Kipo spend more time together ?

Sarah still didn't answer.

Zet sighed.

Zet : I know we spent time together more than we all do together....but I'm pretty sure you know why.

Sarah : that doesn't mean you leave me behind.

Zet : who said we're leaving you behind....we're just similar....we have things we both share....and things we can do that we know you can't....and you know what.....it's fine....but I really want to inform you something.

Sarah : hm ?

Zet : you are the leader of our group.

Sarah : what are you talking about.....you are the leader.

Zet : am I the one who made the plan to get in the observatory ?....am I the one who is currently making a plan to save one person from a whole army ?.....see what I mean ?.....I'm not a leader....not of this group....you are the leader of us....and Kipo is the leader of the wonderkids group.

Sarah : does she know about this ?

Zet : no....I don't want to put so much pressure she can't take.

Sarah : then why do I get so much pressure I can't take but it's fine.

Zet : a good leader is a leader who takes care of his team.....no matter how much is on his or her mind....a good leader helps their crew first.....I know that you are the reason why Kipo and I aren't apart right now....I saw you talking to her.....you put pressure on yourself.....but you're the one who chose to have it....you chose to become a good leader of us....a lucky crew is a crew with a good leader....we are lucky.

Sarah looked at the ground in front of her, she didn't say anything.

Zet : trust me when I say that Kipo and I....are grateful to have someone who can plan like you...who can care about us like....and with all of this....you don't even remember your credit....like the wolves mission....I know that you think you did nothing....while we did everything.....and that couldn't be more false.....you made this plan....you completed it....we were what you told us to be...bait.

Sarah : why would a leader put his crew's life in danger in order to get what she wants ?

Zet : what SHE wants ?.....this is what took for us to complete the plan....this what we all want...not just you....you know what....let me ask you this question....why did you want to get the map and look in the observatory now ?

Sarah : what kind of question is this....we did this so we know where they are.

Zet : we didn't need it that early...you could have come up with a better plan....but you instead chose to rush it like we needed it now....why ?

Sarah didn't answer.

Zet : you did this because you want to save Kipo's dad....see ?.....you care about your crew....you are a good leader....you just need to stop lying to yourself and admit....admit that you can do things better than many others....even if these things fail....you are ready to take full responsibility of it....because you can.

Sarah quietly chuckled.

Zet : I want to be honest with you about something...If you were a wonderkid....you'd be our leader.

Sarah : you think ?

Zet : I couldn't have chosen a better person for this job....me being with Kipo more than usual is because a leader never sleeps when his crew does.....we can do things that will kill you if you try them....but that doesn't mean we are better than you....we can't plan like you....we listen to your orders....because we both know....that you absolutely know you are doing.

Sarah : why would you choose Kipo as the wonderkid's leader ?

Zet : she is the best one of us.....not her powers....it's her human side....but that's just my perspective of it....maybe one of us will be better than her....I just really doubt it.

Sarah : I think I know what are you talking about.....she really did change us both huh ?

Zet : yeah....I told her that yesterday....If she can change us she can change anyone....this is what I mean by she is the strongest one of us.

Sarah : so I think there is one more question I'd like you to answer and don't lie to me....I will know.

Zet : ok?

Sarah : do you like her ?

Zet : yeah....but not the way you or her think.....she is Kate from my eyes....I really care about her....one day you will find the same person....that one person who you loved every second you spent with them.....but they are gone....and then this other person comes in and become them....but they don't know who they are or what they mean to you.....but they mean more than you can say.

Sarah : look at that....you can tell the truth.

Zet : I know your games.....you will now know about me more than I want you to know....this won't work.

Sarah : anyway.....let's wake her up....I think it's time for some action.

They then got up walked to the tent.

Sarah : hey.....thanks for the talk.

Zet : no problem.....everyone needs someone to talk to from time to time.

Sarah : even you ?

Zet chuckled.

Zet : yeah....even me....this is why I have someone like Kipo.

Sarah quietly laughed.

They have reached the tent.

Zet : alright Kipo come on.....get up.

Kipo : mmm...

Zet then looked at Sarah and looked back at Kipo, hinting her to wake her up.

Sarah : KIPO!!!...GET UP!!

Kipo woke up jumping out of the bed.

Zet and Sarah laughed.

Zet : there we go.

Kipo : stop doing this to me !

Sarah : of course....when you stop stalling when we wake you up.

Zet : we will be outside when you are done.

Sarah and Zet left.

Kipo took her time to wake up and get ready, she then got out of the tent wearing new clothes.

Kipo : alright....I'm ready.

Zet : you had fresh clothes all this time ?

Kipo : you don't ?

Zet : one got burnt....and this one I'm wearing....that's all got.

Sarah : ehm....should we start ?

Zet : yeah yeah right ....go ahead.

Kipo : start what ?

Zet : we need to discuss the plan on how to save your father....before doing our plan.

Sarah : what plan ?

Kipo : you didn't tell her ?

Zet : well....I was waiting for you.

Sarah : Is anyone going to talk ?

Zet sighed.

Zet : we found something very important last night.

Kipo : we located the first wonderkid.

Zet : yes....her name is Niora.....the wind wonderkid....she's in Alaska.

Sarah : great news....why didn't you want to tell me about it ?

Kipo : because we can't take you with us.

Sarah : what ?....why ?

Zet : we can survive in such cold weather.....she is an arctic wolf.....and I can heat my body anytime I want....If you come with us you will die.....you won't survive.

Sarah : but I can....It's just cold weather.

Kipo : It's not just cold weather Sarah.....there are predators that can kill us in seconds....we won't be able to protect you and protect ourselves.

Zet : we can't take this risk.

Sarah sighed, closed her eyes.

Sarah : I understand.

Kipo was surprised, but she didn't say anything.

Zet : thank you for this...I hope you really understand why we are doing this.

Sarah : you said it yourself....a good leader takes care of his crew...If I have to stay...I will stay.

Zet smiled while looking at Sarah and nodded.

Zet : alright...now that we got that settled.....let's save your father....whatever his name is.

Kipo : his name is Leo.

Zet : yes.....let's save Leo....so leader...what's the plan ?

Sarah : here's what I got.....I've been observing their somewhat called city....all the buildings are next to each other.....including the "him" main building.....and the jail....so getting to it will be easy...I have noticed something....there is a hole near the jail in the ground.....apparently someone dug a hole and escaped....this is our entrance...Kipo and I will disguise as prisoners....while Zet will put on a show for the whole city.....make them see fireworks....grab their attention...If anyone comes to check it out.....you run away.....we will break out of the cell....and bust Leo out and run away....any questions ?

Zet : see what I mean by a good leader ?

Kipo : I got a question.....can we save anyone else ?

Sarah : no....the more we get the more we will be easy to see and easy to die....we will save anyone else later.

Kipo nodded.

Sarah : alright then...It's 10 AM....we will execute this plan in the night.....for now.....let's go back to the base and get ready.

They all went back to where they came from....It was time for them to save Kipo's father.

It's 3 PM, they are back to their base.

Sarah : we're here....now....get ready with what you need on this mission....set a marker to where you can go If you can't come here....remember....don't come here If someone is chasing you.

Kipo : how far are we from their place ?

Sarah : not too far.....here.....take this and look north.

Sarah gave Kipo binoculars, she then climbed a tree and looked north, she saw a lot of buildings near each other, many mutants walking around, living a normal life.

Zet : you know that this is way too dangerous for all of us right ?

Sarah : and what's new about that ?.....we are in danger no matter wherever we go....you almost died like 10 times now....but we are all alive and safe....we will be fine.

Zet : I guess you're right.

Kipo came back.

Kipo : they are all outside....how are we supposed to move with no one seeing us ?

Sarah : this is Zet's job.....he will distract them all with a lightning show.....we will walk through them in disguises.....we can't afford to make any suspicion.

Kipo : what do we do if they chase us after we get my dad out ?

Sarah : you can run faster than me Kipo.....you will carry him and run as fast you can and never look back.

Kipo : what about you ?

Sarah : it's ok....whatever happens to me....just keep running.....the mission comes first.....I know what I signed for when I made this plan.

Sarah was ready to do such a dangerous mission, she knows what can possibly happen to her, she was ready to take it.