Mikey: “You should’ve been there yourself. It was a tragedy. Some people were running, others were helping others escape, but the worst part was the people who got caught in the fire. The lucky ones escaped with third degree burns…”
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"Millie?" Alice called. "Millie? Where-"
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Alice looked at the burning house. No. Please. Alice and Annalise gave each other worried looks before running back inside.
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Interrogator: “Do you have any idea why no one would help?”
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As Alice and Annalise searched desperately for Millie amidst the chaos of the burning house, their hearts pounded with fear. The flames roared around them, casting flickering shadows on the walls.
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"Millie! Where are you?" Alice called out desperately.
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Mikey: “People thought that the neighborhood was full of nothing but monsters."
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Suddenly, Alice spotted Mikey trapped under a few planks, struggling to free himself. Without hesitation, she rushed to his side, her adrenaline-fueled strength enabling her to lift the debris off him.
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"Mikey!" Alice exclaimed, relief flooding her voice as she helped him up.
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"Thanks, Alice,” said Mikey
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"Have you seen Millie?" Alice asked. Mikey shook his head in response.
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"Are you sure she hasn't already escaped?" Mikey asked.
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"Anna and I couldn't see her out there," Alice replied.
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Together, Alice and Mikey continued their search for Millie, navigating through the smoke-filled rooms and corridors of the burning house. The heat was intense, but their determination to find their missing friend kept them pressing forward.
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Interrogator: “And so, they leave the residents to do everything themselves?”
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As they reached the upper floor, they were met with a devastating sight. Millie had already been consumed by the fire.
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"MILLIE," Alice screamed.
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But before Alice could run into the fire, Mikey grabbed Alice by the arm and pulled her back. "ALICE! NO!"
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"NO, MIKEY, WE HAVE TO SAVE HER!" Alice cried.
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"Alice, listen to me, it's too late," Mikey said, "She's gone."
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Tears welled up in Alice's eyes as she realized the grim reality of the situation. Millie was gone, lost to the merciless flames that engulfed her and her room. Annalise, witnessing the heartbreaking scene, approached Alice.
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"Alice, we need to get out of here," Annalise said gently, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder.
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Reluctantly, Alice allowed herself to be led away from the burning room, her heart heavy with sorrow. The sound of crackling flames and distant shouts echoed through the house as they made their way back towards safety.
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Mikey: “Unfortunately…yes…”
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Outside, the neighborhood was a scene of controlled chaos, a small group was working together to contain the fire and tend to the wounded. Luna and Tori approached Alice and Mikey. And judging by the look in Luna's eyes, she had seen things as well.
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Mikey looked around at the devastation. "We have to stop this," he said.
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"We will," Tori replied, "But first, let's ensure everyone's safety."
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As the night wore on and the flames were gradually brought under control, the neighborhood began to quiet down. Residents gathered together, offering support and comfort to those affected by the tragedy. Many worked tirelessly to assess the damage and provide assistance where needed.
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Dawn came and Aiden and Brandon returned. They looked around, seeing different people covered in soot, some with burn injuries. Nearby was a burnt down house.
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"What happened here?" Brandon muttered.
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Aiden and Brandon stepped out of their police car, their expressions turning serious as they surveyed the scene of destruction and chaos before them. They approached Tori, who was overseeing the aftermath of the fire.
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"Tori, what happened here?" Aiden asked, sounding concerned.
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Tori turned to face them. "There was a fire," she explained, her voice steady despite the chaos around her, "We managed to contain it, but there are casualties."
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Brandon's eyes scanned the area, his gaze falling on Alice, Luna and Mikey, who looked visibly shaken. "Are they okay?" he asked Tori.
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Tori nodded, her gaze softening with empathy. "They're safe, but it's been a rough night," she replied.
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"Do you know what caused the fire?" Brandon asked, his tone serious.
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Tori shook her head, giving her response. "We were all too busy to notice."
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Mikey hugged Alice and sighed. "I have to go back to my brothers now."
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Alice nodded in understanding. "Be careful."
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"You too," said Mikey. Mikey then wiped the soot off his face...as much as he could and he walked back to his brothers, masking his sadness with a perfect smile.
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As he returned to his brothers, he found them waiting in a secluded spot within the forest where they had regrouped after their encounter with Luna and the residents.
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"Hey Mikey," Leo greeted.
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Mikey waved. "Hi Leo!"
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"Did you catch anything?" Casey asked.
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"Oh yeah! In fact, you should have seen it!" Mikey said almost excitedly.
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This put Mikey's brothers and Casey on edge.
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"Well, go on! Don't leave us hanging!" Leo exclaimed.
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"It was a normal night, but then all of a sudden, BOOM! One of the houses went up in flames!" Mikey said.
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Mikey's brothers and Casey listened, intrigued by Mikey's story.
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"So while everyone was panicking and getting everyone out of the house, I searched for the bad guy! And when I found them, it was Nova!" Mikey lied.
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"I KNEW THOSE ASSASSINS WERE UP TO NO GOOD!" Raph blurted.
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"Nova was here?" Leo asked with concern. "What was she doing?"
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Raph's eyes narrowed with suspicion. "Did you confront her?" he demanded.
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Mikey scratched his head nervously, realizing the weight of his lie. "Uh, well... not exactly," he admitted sheepishly, "I... I followed her for a bit, but she disappeared into the shadows."
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"We can't let them get away with this," Casey growled.
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Donnie's analytical mind was already at work. "If Nova was here, it means they're still operating nearby," he said, "We need to find out their next move."
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"We need to gather more information," Raph said firmly, "Mikey, keep an eye out for any suspicious activity. The rest of us will work on a plan to confront them."
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Mikey nodded eagerly, "You got it, Raph!" he replied with determination.
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