Chicken & Code

“Aaannndddd… done!” Said Jane, as she finished up the campfire. “That outta keep us warm for the night.”

“I know something else that’ll also keep us warm.” Laughed Alex, who lied down gave a quick wink.

“My, Alex, you’re normally never that forward.” Jane quickly sat down next to Alex. “Not that I’m complaining, mind you.”

“I don’t know. I always wanted to say and do these things, but I was always too -“

“Chicken!”

“I wanted to say ‘unsure you’d return the feelings’, but yes…”

“No, I mean, there’s a chicken here!” The two stared in the direction of the chicken.

“My gosh, it’s a frizzle chicken!” Alex lifted the chicken up, hugging it tightly. “Look at how adorable it is. Wait…”

“What’s the matter, dear?”

“A frizzle chicken shouldn’t have that!”

Meanwhile, Caroline, Kyle and Sarah carefully walked through the steel door, into the manor’s basement. Their weapons at the ready, the three looked at another steel door. “What is behind that?” Asked Caroline.

“That door is what separate us from any decent weapons. It’s the armory.” Answered Kyle solemnly.

“Really, already?” Caroline had a quizzical look on her face, as she rested her spear. “I figured it would be difficult.”

“Unfortunately, it will be.” Said Sarah. “That door requires a six digit password.”

“I figure you two don’t know what the code is?”

“If we did, we would’ve gotten those weapons years ago.” Said Sarah. “But I might know where you could find it. That basterd used to meticulously write down everything in his black book. We might be able to find the code in there.”

“Any idea where the book is now?”

“Yes, he usually stored it in his nightstand, in the master bedroom.”

“Great, then let’s go.” Caroline took the lead, exploring the musty basement. Seeing the stairs that let up, she almost dashed forward, only to be met with a frightening sight.

“Tiger Sloths?”

“Tiger Sloths. And these ones just had to block our path up. If they see us, they’ll roar and the Spider Wolves come running in.” Said Sarah.

“I told you this was a suicide mission!” Said Kyle. “We should just return to the caves, and forget about this.”

“Wait!” Caroline reached her arm out to Kyle gesturing him to stop. “I have a plan…”