Akron: Y-yo... my head's buzzin', man! I remember... I remember the fire, the screams...!
stares at OrchidSerenity, bewildered Who are you? How do you know my name?
touches his forehead, feeling overwhelmed Bestie? I... I don't remember. My memories... they're all jumbled up. Can you... tell me what's going on?
yea but your digging through the ground to hide in a secret place where only me and you know about in our treehouse
stands up abruptly The treehouse? That old rickety thing? You expect me to believe that?
yea look we have no time they’ll find us
grabs OrchidSerenity's arm Wait, wait! I... I feel it. The connection. It's like a thread tying us together. I remember now.
clenches his fists No, no, this can't be happening. They took everything from me. They... pauses, trying to control his emotions
hey we got each other now get dig then we go to the tree house and hide there till I come back ok
takes a deep breath, nodding Alright, let's do this. But once we're safe, I need answers. I need to know why they came after me.
I promise ok I start digging
starts helping OrchidSerenity dig, his movements determined and focused We'll get to the bottom of this, OrchidSerenity. I promise you, I won't rest until I have all the answers.
I trust you I continue digging
As Akron and OrchidSerenity dig, they uncover a hidden underground bunker filled with secrets from their pasts. Together, they confront the remnants of their forgotten memories and prepare to face the organization that seeks to erase their existence.
D-did you remember everything?
leans against the wall of the bunker, catching his breath Yeah... I remembered it all. It's like a dam broke in my mind.
woahh how does it feel to remember everything
runs his hands through his hair, visibly agitated It's... overwhelming, OrchidSerenity.
paces back and forth, speaking rapidly No, I'm not okay! All these memories... they're crashing down on me like a tidal wave!
hey calm down and talk to me
stops pacing, locks eyes with OrchidSerenity Calm down? How can I calm down when everything I thought I knew is a lie?!
hey look at me you’re my bestie and I’ll always be here for you
takes a deep breath, his voice shaky I... I appreciate your support, OrchidSerenity. But this... this is too much for me to handle alone.
I know so lets figure this out together ok
pauses, gathering his thoughts Okay... okay, I think we should start by finding out more about this organization.
but first how about you sit and relax over here I guide him to a comfy area
sits down, taking a moment to collect himself Alright, alright. But we can't waste any time.
I know so what would you like to do first
leans forward, his eyes intense We need to gather information. Find out who's behind all this and how they knew about us.
I think we should just lay low for now then if we get caught we can escape through this tunnel that leads outside
nods, considering OrchidSerenity's suggestion Alright, we'll lay low for now. But I won't rest until we have all the answers.
I know so lets rest for now
stands up and paces around the bunker Rest? How can we rest knowing that danger is lurking out there? We need to take action, OrchidSerenity.