Wake Up

"Ash, is this the place?" "You were so confident while walking us here and you don't even know?" "Just because I can follow directions on a gps doesn't mean the gps is always right also, I've heard stories about these things getting hacked." "Like anyone would have a reason to hack into your phone." "Some people don't need a reason. I only leave the house for 1 week every 3 to 4 months. I go straight to work then back home so tell me how exactly am I supposed to know where the office building for your job is. "Good point. Yes, this is the right place." "Can you carry your own stuff now sis? I'm a bit tired from the tournament." "Nope! I'm a frail young lady. Also you didn't seem so tired when your friends invited you to celebrate with them."

Upon entering the building, the group was immediately stopped at the banquet door. "Excuse me but we have certain standards of attire that were specified in the invitation. I see that you are also in possession of... questionable items. This being the case I cannot permit your party entry into the banquet." "Ash, just leave the stuff your carrying here. Thanks for your help but you shouldn't be late. As for you sir, all these so called 'questionable items' just so happen to be produce. I came here as a favor to this company so tell me, are you prepared for the consequences that will befall you when I decide to leave?" Before he could answer the door burst open. "Miss, I saw your brother enter he told me you were here, I'm grateful that you decided to help us." "I had planned to although it seems I can't." "Why not?" "I was denied entry for my dress and produce." "I will settle this with him later please follow me to the kitchen. We have all the latest appliances and rare spices. This is your station and if you need something please feel free to call." "Thank you. If that will be all I'll get started." "Wait I have a question, why did you bring that stuff?" "If a person is determined to kill by adding poison to food there is more than one way to do so. The plates, glasses, ingredients, and cooking utensils should all be taken into account." "I understand I'll be back in an hour please have the food ready to serve by then."

One hour later in the banquet room

"Mr.Tiele it is an honor that you have joined us and agreed to consider partnership. Please take a seat while the food is being served." "Mr.Briggs thank you but I don't plan on eating here tonight due to personal circumstances." "I thought you might say something like that so I made special arrangements." "Hello uncle Tiele I made your favorites." "Lilly, what on earth are you doing here?" "I was invited by someone Mr.Briggs sent, I heard of your current problem and wanted to help. Rest assured the food is safe, I even brought my own ingredients from home just to be safe." "Lilly you have my thanks. Now Mr.Briggs you have no right to reduce her to the position of cook and waitress. You also wouldn't have known of her unless... my, you must have some courage to spy on me and use the people of my acquaintance for your own gain." "Uncle please don't be too upset, surely he wanted you to be able to feel at ease here. Mr Briggs a word of advice don't spy on those you cannot afford to offend." "Yes I will keep this in mind." "Lilly invite your brothers over and we will all eat together."

During the course of the banquet Lilly had noticed that the staff were behaving oddly. Constantly checking watches and looking around carefully at all the guests. She met their eyes but they quickly turned away. Clearly they were all hiding something. It was time to go.

The guards were reluctant to let them leave but after checking their watches they nodded and were going to let them go. As they were opening the doors to leave they heard a crash from inside the room. As their eyes scanned the room they noticed people one by one dropping all around.

Why? What is happening? Is this some terrorist plot? She looked again at the staff they were unfazed. So this was planned but by who? She then saw both her brothers fall one after the other. After she checked both pulses she realized neither was dead and she was unable to gather enough strength to stand. It took less than a minute for all this to happen, she knew they were being captured. Her last thought before passing out was if it would have been better for the poison to kill her.

Wake up wake up wake up

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