34 Preparing for the Operation * (2/2)

”Alright, I suppose you guys haven't eaten some good food in a while. Come, follow me to our ”canteen,” Adam(J) gestured for them to follow.

They walked outside the doors and were immediately greeted with a strong cloud of delicious food. The smell itself made them salivate, just the thought of what they would be eating made them excited.

Walking up to where they served food they noticed a menu.

'Curry and Rice'

'Chicken Noodle Soup'

'Salad'

'Spaghetti'

Next to the food menu was an array of drinks, most of which they didn't care about as they all thought the water was a better choice for them right now.

Underneath the names were all the ingredients, some of which made the group drool. It had been a while since they had some good meat or vegetables. So far along the journey, they've been relying on snacks, things like chips and biscuits.

They quickly ordered what they wanted. Lachlan and Dylan ordered some curry and rice while Jack and Adam got spaghetti. Chloe got the chicken noodle soup. Alfredo ordered two dishes, the chicken noodle soup and salad. Chloe got Sarah a spaghetti as it was one of Sarah's favourite dishes.

When they got to a table they quickly sat down and began devouring the food, eating it with much joy. Smiles filled their faces. Although this food wasn't the tastiest things they've had in their lives, at this point it was the most satisfying.

The surrounding people noticed them.

”Huh, look at the new people, wonder what they've gone through to have so much joy over this”.

”Who knows, they might have been at in the outback, probably had to deal with a lot of shit to make it this far”.

”But look at them, they look fully equipped to go on some crazy mission”.

”Yeah, who knows, maybe he is going on a crazy mission, or just going crazy”.

They didn't take much notice to the surrounding talk, maybe because they know full well that nothing they say can actually affect them, especially after everything they've been through in only a few days.

Dylan was slightly annoyed at them but didn't care. He knew they would be grateful when they successfully beat back the intelligent beast. Everyone would praise them for their efforts, just thinking about it made Dylan excited.

Once they finished their meal they headed for the tents, where they'll be staying for the night.

Walking to the side of the school led them to the hockey oval they landed on, it was perfectly rectangular, with tents covering it. They saw it connected to the gym, where most likely to superiors are staying, either there or somewhere else in the high school building.

Adam(J) led the way to their tent, which was large enough for their entire group.

Alfredo asked Adam(J) for a private conversation, they back to the building and inside a small room to talk. The rest of the family could guess what it would be about and didn't worry too much, Alfredo would be able to sort everything out.

”As you know, the reason I'm here is also family matters,” Alfredo said.

”Indeed, however you never mentioned this family member you desire to see,” Adam(J) said.

”That's because I was afraid,” Alfredo explained.

”Hoh, and why's that?” Adam(J) asked.

”My wife was in Victor Harbour, as such, when you talked about the whole rescue team getting wiped out I assumed that meant the same for my wife,” Alfredo explained.

”That is true, however, she may still be safe. Although they to also wouldn't last against the fire bird's attacks, a group of individuals are sheltered inside the shopping centre. As the rescue team couldn't fit everyone into the helicopters they left people behind, promising to save them soon”.

”Do you have any way to get into contact with that group?” Alfredo asked.

”Unfortunately not, however, from drone footage we can assume that they're fine due to the fact that the shopping centre is still unscathed”.

”Okay, thanks for that”.

”Don't worry, we will eventually create another team to rescue them and you can join them, however, the group at Victor Harbour will have to bunker down and remain calm for a little longer”.

Adam(J) and Alfredo split from the room, Alfredo going down the stairs to go back to the tent while Adam(J) went down to the armoury to gear himself, he also set out some other stuff for the group to take with them.