The attack
We were sitting in an office where Gene looked at us curiously. Andy was standing next to a window. He was smiling at me in attempt to make me feel better. Do you know why you're here? Gene asked. I nodded no. No clue, said Johnnie. We have been looking for you two for some time. It was only when we found out that Mr Biersack knows your uncle, that we located you. I heard you have already met a reaper? He asked looking at me. Yes. I said. But why would they target us? There was a man, a long time ago. He was a magician and he found out that there were people like us. At that point he did everything to be like us, not realising that our talents or disabilities are innate. After some time he became bitter, he founded an organisation that is focused solely on getting rid of people like us. We have tried very hard to keep this place shielded from the outside world. Reapers do come by every now and then, but this place is very well guarded. So I would like to ask you to stay. It'll be safer for you here, than in the outside world. Mainly since the reapers seem to have a special interest in you. Gene looked at me again. Do you know why? Asked Johnnie. I have no idea, said Gene. The only way to find that out is to ask their leader. Who I also don't know, he added quickly. But think about my offer, you are very welcome here. Said Gene. After a week, you may have to look for a job inside the community, but I'm sure Andy will be happy to help you with that. I looked at Andy, then I noticed something behind him. A swarm of darkness flew towards the town. What is that? I asked as I pointed towards it. Reapers said Gene. And at that point I heard sirens. The children outside quickly went into their houses, as the men and women ran outside holding guns. One by one the reapers fell down from the sky. I saw Andy and Gene running outside. One of the reapers fell down on the square in front of the inn. I think they are machines, I said to Johnnie. He looked at the reaper, it's wings had a metal framework. I tried to see the reapers better when one of them suddenly crashed through the window. Me and Johnnie were knocked over and glass was raining on us. I panicked if it's a machine then kicking it won't work. Johnnie stood up behind me, but the reaper had already recovered from the crash. It grabbed me by my hair forcing me to stand up. Johnnie stumbled towards us. He had a cut on the side of his head, and he was losing way to much blood. He hit the reaper in its head, but not much happened. I tried to turn around and kick him as well when we heard a loud gunshot. The reaper fell down and so did Johnnie. I freed myself from the reaper's grasp. Looking around I saw Andy standing in the hallway leading to the office. Then I directed my attention to Johnnie. I held my hands against his neck but it did little good. He was looking very pale at this point, and I felt fear swelling up in my chest. Someone pushed me aside and put a bandage over the wound. Then a few other people came in, they carried him to a bed in the house. I followed them and sat next to the bed crying.
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