=== Chapter 18: The Unexpected===
The Slig twitched as ten thousand volts of electricity pulsed through his body. The unmistakable clicking noise of a taser was heard. The Slig slumped to the ground, unable to move. An unfamiliar Slig stook a tranquilizer needle into the other Slig's body.
"Are you alright?", the Slig said. Marek nodded, "Yeah... you saved my life, who?". Marek looked at the Slig. "No, it can't be... you... Udra?". Udra nodded, "I'm back in action, the four are reunited once more".
Udra walked around the cave, giving the other Sligs a wake-up drug. Krisso and Reint both shouted "Udra!", and ran towards him. After so long they were finally reunited with their friend. Reint put his hand on Udra's shoulder, "You're back!". Udra nodded, "Yeah, I'm here to stay. I heard you guys had fallen on bad times". Krisso nodded, "You could say that. By the way, here's a new member of the team". Krisso pointed towards Yars. Yars bowed, "My name is Yars sir, I've heard a lot about you". Udra nodded, "Nice lad, I bet you must have done well at target practice to get here, what weapon are you using". Yars saluted, "Sniper rifle and BlitzKnife sir". Udra raised an eyebrow, "BlitzKnife eh? That must be new, I didn't hear about that before my coma".
Udra sat down, "So... what have I missed?". Udra seemed somewhat distant today, maybe he was just as nervous as they were. Marek told him about what happened.
"No way, Farda betrayed you?", Udra was visibly shocked. Yars nodded, "Yes, that's what happened. Now we're on the run... I'm worried about those bounty hunters. We've got a big price on our heads that is just too tempting to outsiders". Marek got up, "Come on, we'd better move".
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