Ivory sat up and looked around. It was morning and the sun was barley making its way up the horizon. Ivory’s exposed body was covered with morning dew. He stood up slowly, he was sore and limped a little.
“KoJo, Jeeth, ‘X’ wake up” Ivory said with no volume at all
He cleared his throat. Xavier then groaned and sat up slowly. KoJo and Jeeth repeated the same action.
“Fuck, it feels like I been hit by a train” Jeeth said feeling bruises he obtained
“You did. By King Kong” KoJo shot back at him
Ivory looked down at them and reached his hand out. Xavier reached for it and got up. KoJo bent his long legs and made his way up. Jeeth lay for a moment and finally got up.
“So what now?” asked Xavier
Everyone looked at Ivory. Ivory didn’t like the stares.
“Why are you guys looking at me?”
“Because you’re the Leader of this group, Hello?” Jeeth said
“No, I’m not. I failed to lead you guys, this is all my fault”
“It’s no ones fault Ivory. Stuff like his happens all the time” KoJo said with comfort.
“Yeah and if its anyone’s fault its Jeeth’s” Xavier said
Jeeth shot Xavier a dirty look. “You are so lucky I got the shit beat out of me or I would beat your ass”
Ivory looked down and sighed. “Come on guys lets looked around”
The four walked towards the bomb sight. Every where was scattered with cloth, metal and shattered glass.
“I hope we find some clothes. I’m tired of seeing KoJo’s ass” Xavier said
KoJo looked up and laughed. “Hey stop looking”
Everyone started laughing.
“I don’t swing that way, besides I got a girl back home” Xavier said blushing
“Oh really ‘X’” said Jeeth smacking him in the back
“Yes, really”
“What’s her name?” asked Ivory
“Autumn”
“Oh sounds like a hot name” Jeeth said
Everyone shook their head and started to look around. Everything was blown to bits and scraps were everywhere. Xavier jumped in a hole and looked around. As he walked something caught his eye. He bent down and picked up a piece of paper.
“Autumn” he said softly. Xavier’s eyes started to water. His girlfriend's picture was destroyed by the explosion. All that was left of her picture was the left side of her face. Showing her smile and soft eyes.
“’X’? you okay?” asked KoJo
“Yeah, I’m fine”
“Hey I found my pants!” shouted Jeeth.
“You mean one pant leg” Ivory said
“Well everything is gone” KoJo said
The four looked around in defeat.
“I guess we can go co-mando now” Jeeth joked
“Eh no, I want to save my eyes thank you” Xavier said
Then a cooing sound started to join the conversation. They all looked around with wonder.
“Did you hear that?” asked Ivory
“Yeah, it sounds like…a pigeon?” KoJo said
“But where is it?” added Jeeth
They all looked around hearing the bird but not seeing a thing. Xavier’s face expression suddenly changed.
“Guys I think its on my head” he said
“Really?”
“Get it off!” Xavier said trying to stay still
KoJo laughed and reached his long arms to the top of Xavier’s head. As he touched a soft feathery body it appeared. It was a carrier pigeon.
KoJo held the bird as it cooed softly. Ivory reached for the letter attached to the pigeon.
“So what does it say?” Jeeth asked
“Crap!” Ivory responded
“What!?” KoJo and Xavier said at the same time
“Well first off they’re leaving us here and expecting us to find our own way back. Second they’re heading straight for the Vicens trap”