A New Generation (An MCSM Fanfic)

Chapter 12

"Hey, guys!  I found the old tunnels!"

The group stood over the hole that lead into the same tunnels the Jesse twins, Petra, Jack, Lluna, and Binta had used to get into Beacontown when Romeo had taken over.

"Hop in, quick!"

The group jumped into the pool of water waiting down below before walking through the old tunnels.

It was a quiet walk, everyone alert for any enemies.

"Hey Jack?  You hear that muffled screaming too, right?"

"Jake, no- wait.  Yeah, come on!"

An arm was sticking out from under a dirt pile, and the group worked on digging them out.

When they pulled him out, Jack instantly threw his fist across their jaw.

Brandon clutched it tightly, clearly injured.

Jack shook his hand as Tina squealed in fear and Jake growled in anger.

He looked Brandon over, seeing the cuts and bruises on his arms.

Brandon looked up and shuddered.

Jack's smile could make someone think he was mentally unstable.

"Huh.  Karma, am I right?  Anyways, you have no idea how long I've wanted to do that."

Tina was hiding behind Riley, and Jake was standing in front of Jay.

"Look, I know, I'm not the person you want to see, but there's someone you might want to."

Brandon opened a door that was made of dirt and let them walk in.

About 200 people were hiding in a chamber, clearly in fear.

The group didn't recognize any of them, but Crystal did.

"Aiden!"

The girl ran towards the leader of the Blaze Rods and instantly gave him a hug.

"Hey Crystal!  Where were you, I was worried!"

Crystal pointed to the others.

"So, you were helping her?  Thanks!"

He walked over to the others.

"Aiden."

They each took turns introducing themselves, making sure he wasn't evil like Brandon.

"You the leader?"

Aiden shook his head.

"We were waiting for you guys.  Brandon told us you found The Hero's Blade!"

Jack nodded and pulled it out.

"Woah!"  Aiden went to hold it- and ended up with a burning palm.

"Ow!  What the Nether?"

Jack held it experimentally.

"I think only I can hold it."

Aiden shrugged.  "Okay captain.  Give these people a speech."

"Speech?"

Aiden facepalmed with his good hand.

"They're scared and need guidance.  Give it to them."

Jack hesitantly nodded and walked over to the mini stage that was (for some reason) made of wood.

He cleared his throat and everyone looked at him.

He looked at his friends.  They all made encouraging motions, except for Jay.  She just flipped him off like it was that performance Spider-Man Homecoming.