17 Chapter 17 : A plan

The next day, It's 7 AM, Sarah and Zet were awake, and as usual, Kipo was still asleep.

Zet was doing his morning routine, and Sarah was getting ready to go for the observatory, It was time for them to continue their journey to save Kipo's people, Sarah had her plan, but she was not sure that it would work or not.

It's 8 AM, Zet has returned to the treehouse, it was time for him to wake Kipo up.

Zet : come on Kipo.....we need to move.

Kipo surprisingly woke up immediately, she did not stall any time.

Kipo : I'm up.

Zet : wow you actually woke up from the first time.....good.

Sarah : get ready Kipo....we will move soon.

Kipo nodded and left the treehouse to the lake.

Zet : so.....did you figure out which mutants we have in that observatory ?

Sarah : not yet....we will have to see them in person.....seems like they're night mutants since we can't see them in the day.

Kipo returned.

Kipo : alright....so what's the plan ?

Sarah : it's a bit long.....but it should work...just before we do it.....I want you to know that this might be so dangerous for you two....more than it will be for me....you won't like it.

Kipo then looked at Zet.

Zet : um.....sure ?

Sarah : ok....so I know which side of the building is the observatory....I need you two to act clueless for whoever is in there....act like you're a couple or whatever.....the point is....distract as much as you can....while I sneak into the observatory and look for what we need.

Kipo : um...quick question....what are we looking for ?

Zet : wide buildings next to each other....seen them before....this is where most of the mutes go....and where their leader is.....the prisoners should be there too.

Kipo : so you want us to be the bait just because we are the wonderkids here ?

Sarah : we are dealing with night mutants....I can't see as much as you and these mutants can in the night.....so the answer is yes....it's because you are the wonderkids.

Zet : relax....if we can't run away, we can fight....we will be fine.

Kipo : sure.

Sarah : ok now that we settled everything....I think it's time to go.

Zet : are we all ready.

Kipo and Sarah : yes.

Zet : then let's go.

They exited the treehouse, Zet stopped for one more moment, looking at his treehouse for what might be his last time.

Sarah : you ok ?

Zet : give me your knife.

Sarah then got a knife out of her pocket and gave it to Zet.

Zet : you go....I'll be right there.

Sarah and Kipo then went ahead.

Zet sighed, this is the moment where he will leave memories behind, in order to make new ones, he used his powers to heat the knife and started to carve words on the tree.

"May the ones who see this as their home.....take care of this place....it will take care of you."

Zet then left to follow his group.

He reached his group and gave the knife back to Sarah.

Sarah : we'll head this way.

Kipo looked at Zet, she noticed that he looked sad, and she knows why, she now understands what does it mean to be a wonderkid, to be a hero, sacrificing many things that you love, to save what others love, she used to think that Zet was only living for himself, but now she understands, Zet is a hero that doesn't shout it out loud, a hero that is willing to sacrifice for others, and get nothing in return.

It's 5 PM, they have finally arrived.

Sarah : we're here.

Kipo : oh my god....finally !....we've been walking for so long!

Zet : there are trees around here.....we will wait for them.

Sarah nodded.

Zet : give me the bags.....Sarah...help Kipo.

Zet then flew up with all the bags on him and put them on top of the tree, while Sarah helped Kipo to climb up.

Sarah : there should be someone coming out soon.

It's 6 PM, someone came out, they heard a sound of a door opening, Sarah took the binoculars and looked down, she was not fine with what she saw, her eyes widened, Zet noticed.

Zet : Sarah....who is it ?

Sarah did not say a word, she gave the binoculars to Zet so he can see for himself.

Zet saw who it was.

Zet : great....

Kipo : who is it ?

Zet : it's the wolves.

Kipo : oh no.

Zet : this is going to be harder than I thought.

Kipo : what now.....do we stick to the same plan ?

Sarah : Zet....when you fought them....did any of them run away ?

Zet : no....we should be fine.

Sarah : then yes.....we stick to the same plan.

Zet : we will wait a bit more....they might go for a hunt today.

They waited a bit more for someone else to go out, but no one did.

Sarah : alright....it's time now....act as mutant guests.....I'll survey the area near me....distract as much you can....good luck.

Sarah then left to take her position, while Kipo and Zet were dressing up with their capes.

Zet : ok....so let me do the talking until someone talks to you....we need to know our roles here.....you are my girlfriend.....we are two new mutants in las vistas....and we need directions.....got it ?

Kipo : yeah.

Zet : oh yeah....and remember....do whatever it takes to stay in the role...if they find out...we probably won't survive.

Kipo : ok.

Zet and Kipo then climbed down the tree and headed to the door and knocked on it.

A wolf wearing a lab coat opened the door.

Wolf : ah....new faces !....welcome !.....what brings you here ?

Zet : hi....we're new here....and we are just asking if you can help us with directions.

Wolf : well....we do know the place around here....but before you leave....would you care to stay for dinner today ?

Zet : of course....we are not really in a hurry....and I won't turn down such a generous offer.

Wolf : how nice of you.....my name is Liam....very glad to meet you.

Zet : I'm Lars....and this is my girlfriend....Kate.

Kipo : Hi....nice to meet you.

Liam : well come in.....we have a special dinner today.

Zet and Kipo then got in the observatory safely, they were kindly welcomed by the wolves, they then looked around the place, which was full of books and scientific tools.

Liam : wolves....gather around....we have new visitors.

Wolves then jumped down and appeared from the shadows then stood behind Liam.

Liam : welcome to our humble home.....we are the wolves....and as you may have already guessed....we are scientists....we love science.....It's an endless amount of knowledge.

Zet : my girlfriend shares the same love for science too....she's an astronomy scientist.

Liam : Is that so Kate ?

Kipo : of course.....as any kind of science....astronomy and space is full of things to explore....I adore it.

Liam : indeed....It's the beauty of science.....so... where did you come from ?

Zet : we come from England.....we had to leave that area....It's full of humans.....it's madness there.

Liam : well you have come to the right place here....mutants are the superior ones here....no humans shall rule these grounds as long as we live on it.

Zet : could not have agreed more.

Liam : you said you came here for directions.....where do you wish to go ?

Zet : we heard that your leaders welcome new faces here....we can't wait to see them.

Liam : indeed they do.....they are very kind...and they are the reason why we are alive at this moment.....anyway.....they are straight east from here.....you will be able to find them....I'm sure Kate will understand the stars.

Zet : If you don't mind me asking....what's the dinner?

Liam : I'd rather keep it a surprise....you will love it.

Zet : I guess I will have to trust you on this one.

Liam and Zet then laughed.

Kipo : If you excuse me....I haven't read books for so long....I would love to read another book of yours.

Liam : of course....astronomy books are after this hallway to the left....near the telescope.

Kipo then left.

Zet : I see you have every science tool known to scientists.

Liam : indeed....we prepare ourselves as much as we can....we are knowledgeable with everything that has been discovered so far.....I do believe that there is nothing we don't know about science.

Zet : very impressive of you....I'm sure It took a lot of time to know it all.

Liam : correct....we were just some wild night hunters.....but now we understand that life has much more meaning than just surviving for your own life all the time.....we are so glad to find such knowledge.

Kipo was looking for Sarah, she could not see her, she knew that Sarah can not get in right now, there are wolves roaming around the same area, she had to make a distraction.

Kipo : hey guys....care to play a game ?

Wolf : sure !

The wolves that were in the same room as she gathered around her.

Kipo : ok....so...this game is called the stars game.

Wolf : the stars game ?

Kipo : it's simple....guess as many stars in the sky as you can.....the one who guesses the most wins....it's a simple game.....but are you smart enough to win it ?

Wolf : wait.....what's the prize ?

Kipo : isn't it obvious ?.....the one who wins is the smartest one of you all !

Wolf : I'm in !

Wolf : me too !

The wolves love to brag about being the smartest and knowing everything, which is why they're easy to trick.

Sarah heard all of this, she knew that this was her queue, she snuck in and started scanning the area around her, just to make sure.

Kipo saw her.

Kipo : alright....I will be the judge of your game...I will randomly pick two to fight and pick a random star....the one who answers faster wins...and will be the smartest....now we need to go outside.

The wolves and Kipo headed outside, Liam noticed them leaving the observatory.

Liam : going somewhere ?

Wolf : Kate taught us a new game.....it sounds so much fun !

Liam : interesting.....mind if Lars and I join ?

Kipo : of course !.....we all can play this game....come on honey....you'll love it.

Zet : I'm coming....but I don't think I will be able to keep up with you all....I'm not as smart as you all....I'll just be a spectator....and cheer for you.

Kipo : aww....honey that's so sweet of you !

Liam : oh well....let's see what we have here.

They all headed outside while Zet just came up with an idea.

Zet : you go....I just need to go to the bathroom quickly.

everyone is outside and ready to play.

Kipo : wolves...would you like to explain to Liam what is this game ?

Wolf : it's called the stars game.

Wolf : answer faster than your opponent.

Wolf : the winner is the smarter....and Kate is the judge.

Liam : interesting.....but I have a small change....how about I be the judge....and Kate plays.....of course since I'm the smartest one here....and let's make it a bit more interesting....it will be a knockout match.....only one of you all will be titled as the smartest.

Kate : sure !

Zet was inside looking for Sarah, he knew Kipo's plan, he had to check on Sarah, he looked around the telescope, he saw her on the window near it.

Zet : all clear...you can do it....go.

Sarah nodded.

Zet then left the place and joined the wolves outside before they suspect him.

Kipo saw Zet coming through the door.

Kipo : Lars....you're here !

Zet : did I miss something ?

Liam : not at all....we were just about to start.

Kipo and the wolves started to play the game while Zet was watching for Sarah.

The game has started, Liam was picking the stars and picking opponents, Kipo was winning in every match, she played very well, she was obviously the smartest one among all of these wolves.

Zet was watching from the back.

Zet in his mind : wow....she really is an astronomy scientist.....huh....I'm impressed.

Kipo has reached the final, one of the wolves was her opponent, everyone knew that she will win.

After a while of playing in this final match, Kipo has won.

Liam : very impressive of you kate...but now....how about a real challenge.....me.

Kipo : of course....let's see who is really the smartest here.

Liam : oh you will regret these words young lady.

The game has started, Kipo and Liam started answering one by one, they were very close to each other, none of them was winning.

Wolf : alright we have reached the tiebreaker.....whoever answers this first wins....in 3....2....1...this star !

Liam : it's Markab....the heart of the Pegasus.

Wolf : correct...Liam wins !

Liam : well....you have reached far enough.....but you are not the smartest here....fair play Kate....or should I say Kipo.

Kipo : excuse me ?

Liam : It's been a long time....I see you have grown.

Zet's eyes widened.

Kipo : have we met before ?

Liam : in-person.....I have met your dad when you were just a small baby.....and by the way....I know who you are too shadow kid.

Zet then lifted the cape off.

Kipo : but how did you know ?

Liam : simple....you're the only one who knows that much about astronomy....your father told me.

Kipo : he never told me about it.

Liam : and I believe I know why.

Kipo : huh ?

Liam : it's because of what we did to him....you can say we simply took a bite out of him....we ate his leg....but he was able to escape from us.

Kipo : you what ?!

Liam : you heard me.....we are hunters....and you are filthy humans....and well....I guess you know the rest of the story here.

Liam then looked at Zet.

Liam : you have fought bravely against 5 of us....I will give you that.....now how about 20 of us....let's see what you can do....so I will suggest you run now.

Zet did not say anything.

Liam : wolves....It's dinner time !

The wolves started to howl.

Kipo : RUN !!

Zet then picked up a rock and threw it at the telescope, hinting for Sarah to get out of there as soon as she can, before he started running for his life.

The chase has begun, Kipo and Zet were running for their lives from the wolves, they could see in the dark of the night, but so are the wolves, running away from these hunters won't work, Zet had to come up with a plan quickly.

Sarah heard the rock hitting the metal of the telescope, she saw Kipo and Zet running away from the wolves, she needed to leave the area now.

Zet now got an Idea.

Zet : Kipo.....grab me....but don't touch my body....hold on to my clothes.....this might hurt you a little.

Kipo then grabbed on his cape.

Zet then used a huge amount of his power and lifted himself up while Kipo was hanging on to him, he was able to fly away into the trees and landed in sea near them, Kipo got hurt, but wasn't as much as Zet did, he was being shocked with a big amount of electricity, but it was enough to get them to safety, Zet lost conscious due to the big amount of damage he took, he summoned enough energy that can easily kill him.

They landed in the water, the wolves lost their track, but now they are safe, Zet was unconscious, Kipo had to get him to the surface before he drowns.

Kipo then dragged Zet to the surface.

Kipo : no no no.....please don't die on me now.

She put her head on his chest to hear his heartbeat, she didn't hear anything, her eyes widened, she started to push on his chest to clear the water from his lungs, nothing came out yet, she was not pushing hard enough.

Kipo started crying.

Kipo : no no please do die now.....I need you right now please don't die.

And then, Kipo felt stronger, her breath freezing, her eyes started glowing, she tried again, she pushed on his chest, water came out, she listened to his heartbeat, It wasn't beating yet.

Kipo was about to lose hope, until she decided to blow her cold breath into his lungs, she listened to his heartbeat one more time, It was beating, she saved him.

Kipo then cried from happiness, he was still alive.

Zet was still unconscious, but alive, Kipo was able to carry him all the way back to their small camp on the tree.

After she carried him back, she saw Sarah waiting at the bottom of the tree, very worried about them.

Sarah : Kipo....thank god you survived.....what happened ?

Kipo : no time to explain....he needs help.

Sarah : on it.

Kipo then handed Sarah Zet so she can carry him herself.

Sarah : gather our stuff....we need to leave this area.

Kipo : ok.

Kipo then Climbed up surprisingly fast, grabbed all their stuff and climbed down.

Kipo : let's go.

Sarah and Kipo then left the area and went somewhere else, as far as they could from this observatory.