Chapter 19. The Three Others

The four of them arrived at Oliver's lake area. As soon as they heard the sound of footsteps from an unexpected and hidden direction, several Deformity people approached.

"Bone, you're okay. Thank goodness." One of them spoke. "Seth? The others?"

This time, Bone could not hold back the sadness. He could not even answer. The Deformities looked instantly devastated.

"They didn't make it," one of the Deformities murmured.

Bone nodded, then the deformities hugged Bone, and they took turns embracing each other. No one made a sound, all were silent for a few moments with wet eyes.

A moment of silence to remember their fallen comrades.

Bone broke the embrace, then wiped away his tears. Five Deformity remnants stood guard.

"They're from the Academy," Bone pointed out. "Bernice, Lucas and Josh."

The Deformities nodded.

"How can Academione be wandering around unsupervised?" Said a Deformity wearing a black cap and a scarf up to his chin.