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[indent][indent][indent][color=dcdcdc]It only took a few minutes for Miguel to walk to Angel's Hand, but it appeared to be closed for good. The windows were boarded up, so it was impossible to see inside the building. But upon inspecting the door, it was unlocked for some strange reason. He knew it was an obvious trap set up for him by ICE agents, waiting to snatch him up as they did to his parents. So, Miguel thought of walking away until he saw an older man sitting on a bench and reading a newspaper. Usually, he won't have paid someone like attention until he glanced up at Miguel for a moment before looking back at the paper. That made him feel panicky and assumed that man was some kind of undercover (which wasn't likely but the paranoia got to him). 

With no other choice now, Miguel sneakily entered the building, hoping nobody saw him.

Upon inside, Miguel scanned the room and noticed how incredibly quiet it was, which made him more anxious. So in a panic, he let out a [color=7D529A]"Hello"[/color] and regretted it almost immediately. It was one of the stupidest things he could have done. He was thinking of just surrendering on the spot, but nobody responded. In a way, he was somewhat relieved to know that he wasn't foolishly walking into a trap. Now, he wondered what to do next? The note said to come over here, but it didn't mention a time. Was he supposed to wait until someone came? There were more important things to do. 

Holly remained hidden behind the counter, not sure what to do next. Upon hearing the young man's voice, she convinced herself that it was most likely someone (or even one of the owners) that saw her and followed her inside. After all, she was trespassing. So, she slowly emerged from the counter and accidentally frightened him. Holly tried to calm him down by putting her hands up and then started talking, [color=87979E]"Sorry about surprising you... I don't know who you were, but we don't have to make a big deal out of this. I was about to leave anyway! So...?"[/color]

Miguel calmed down when he realized that she was too young to be working with the government. But, then her hiding probably meant she was 'M.' That's what he at least thought. So, he pulled out the note and showed it to her. [color=7D529A]"How do you know me? Why the note?"[/color]

[color=87979E]"What note...? Wait!"[/color] Holly saw that the man's note was almost similar to hers. So, she pulled it out and showed it to him. [color=87979E]"That note's similar to what I got earlier in the day!"[/color]

[color=7D529A]"So, if you didn't write the note, then who-"[/color]

Before Miguel could have finished his thought, the door opened again, and another young woman walked inside. She didn't realize there were other people until she closed the door and turned around. All three of them stood awkwardly, hoping someone would speak up instead of them. But eventually, the new girl broke her silence and asked what they were doing there. Holly answered without hesitation, [color=87979E]"Both of us got a note telling us to come here."[/color]

[color=96B476]"You did?"[/color] Roshanna was surprised that two other people were given a note. And upon inspecting them, it was basically the same. But what now? She studied the area for anything clues, but the bar was pretty much emptied when it went under. So, she sighed and asked them if there was anything here. Miguel shook his head, but Holly remembered the phone and answered by showing it to her.

[color=87979E]"I found it lying on the counter, but it's either dead or broken. I left my charger at home, so I couldn't check."[/color]

Roshanna also forgot her phone charger at home, and Miguel didn't even have a phone. None of them didn't know what to do next until they heard something coming from the kitchen. The noise got closer and closer to the kitchen door, which was a struggle. But, the door eventually opened and revealed another young man standing there, surprised that there were people here. [color=873946]"Ummm... If you guys own this building, I'm sorry about the backdoor."[/color]

[color=96B476]"We aren't the owners. Wait, what about th-"[/color]

[color=873946]"Let's just forget what I said."[/color] Lonnie tried desperately to change topics. [color=873946]"S-say, what are you guys doing here anyway?"[/color]

Miguel approached the stranger and showed his letter to him. [color=7D529A]"We were told to come here by a note. I assume that you also received a note?"[/color]

Lonnie nodded and showed his note off. As everyone was gathered around to talk about their messenger, all of the doors quietly locked themselves. But then, the supposed dead phone on Holly started to vibrate and starting up with a [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKoRBBKevHk&feature=youtu.be&t=3]strange tone[/url]. She dropped it in surprise, causing a crack on the screen. After a few seconds of silence, the screen changed to a green background with a white letter 'M' in the center. And then, it started talking. [color=217D68]"I see everyone is here. Good. Let's get started."[/color]

[color=873946]"Hold on."[/color] Lonnie grabbed the phone for the ground and started questioning it. [color=873946]"Before you say anything else, I want to know how the hell you found me."[/color]

[color=7D529A]"I want to know how you know... me so well."[/color] Miguel joined in.

[color=217D68]"I will tell you all everything if this works."[/color]

[color=87979E]"If what wo-"[/color] Before Holly could have finished her sentence, blue-purple gas began rising from the wooden floor and surrounded everyone. All four of them struggled to remain conscious and desperately tried to escape only to find the front door locked. Holly and Miguel were the first ones to pass out while Lonnie told Roshanna to follow him to the kitchen. But, the door was also locked, and he spent his last breath trying to kick the door open until he collapsed. Once everyone was unconscious, the gas began to disperse as two strangers entered for the kitchen, wearing a mask.

[color=F69065]"Are you sure about this? You know how they will react once they wake up."[/color]

[color=217D68]"Let's just hope my theory is right. Then, we can worry about the rest."[/color][/color][/indent][/indent][/indent]
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