The Day The Internet Died
Part II. Friday 4

“Alex!” Sonya rushed up to Alex, tugging Katie along with her. Alex was huddled over, hands over both ears, repeatedly muttering something inaudible under her breath. Around her, the crowd had turned into pure chaos. People were now shoving in the opposite direction, trying to escape the fire.

Sonya momentarily let go of Katie’s hand and placed both her hands on Alex’s shoulders. “Alex! Alex! It’s me! It’s Sonya!”

Alex, still cupping her ears, looked up at Sonya. Her eyes looked as if she was in a trance.

Sonya fully wrapped her arms around her. “Alex! It’s going to be okay! I’m here! I’ve got you! I’ve always got you. I’m never going away!”

Alex looked up at her, finally realizing who it was. “Sonya!” she cried, latching onto her sister and sobbing into her arms.

“I’ve got you Alex.” Sonya squeezed her tight. Tighter than she had ever before.

After a moment, Alex came up for air and began frantically looking left and right. “Katie?!”

Sonya released Alex from her embrace but kept her arms on her. “Alex! Katie is right here with me! She’s right here!”

Alex shifted her attention to Katie, and more tears welled up in both of their eyes. Katie ran over to embrace Alex. “Alex! I’m alright! We’ve found you! We’re not going anywhere!” Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Sonya watched the embrace unfold before gently placing her hands on both of their shoulders and leaning in for a huddle. The smoke stung all of their eyes. “Alright. We need to get out of here now! Alex, I want you to hold my hand and hold Katie’s hand. We’re going to form a line and get out of here! Do you understand? Don’t let go!” The minors both nodded their heads in agreement.

The three linked up and began making their way towards the rear of the crowd. Thankfully, due to the fire the rest of the crowd was starting to flee that direction as well, aiding in their escape. With one arm acting as a shield and the other firmly holding onto Alex behind her, who was in turn was firmly holding onto Katie behind her, the three trudged through the crowd.

As she was pushing, Sonya started to aggressively cough. Shit. There’s too much smoke. It’s getting hard to breathe here. She looked back at the two girls momentarily. I need to get us out NOW. The three continued in a line, going as fast as they could, parting the crowd around them. Just a little more. We’ve got… *cough cough*… just a little more… *cough cough cough*…

Finally, Sonya saw a break in the crowd. Summoning all the energy she had left, she gave one final push and brought all three of them out of the crowd.

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