Chapter 6: Good Tidings
After lunch, Rook was ready to be sent back on patrol. He was guarding another one of the cell blocks in the Western Quarter. Rook looked at the LCD board in the corner. He was surprised to notice that he didn’t have to squint to read it. He took a few steps back, which was when the LCD display became unreadable. “That’s odd.”
In the next few days, news of more Dark Wings being captured were spread among the Hunters. Flek was eager to hear how the hunting was progressing. Rook proceeded to inform Flek about all the activity. “We captured three this morning, along with a further two in the afternoon.” Flek smiled, “Combine that with the five you got yesterday, that makes for ten in total. I think we’re finally getting this Dark Wing situation under control again.”
Rook nodded, he looked at his feet before continuing, “Flek… What exactly causes more Dark Wings to be made, why the sudden increase in numbers?” Flek shrugged, “Hard to say. Some say it’s due to the lowering temperatures, forcing them to leave their caves and head for warmer areas… Others say it’s down to the seasons themselves.” Rook shivered, “Speaking of lowering temperatures, I think the radiator on 2B has gone down again. I’d better go fix it.” Flek nodded, “Okay, keep safe.” Rook nodded and walked down the corridor.
Rook felt strange. Was it just the lack of warmth which was making him feel this way?
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