Episode 5

One of the men grabbed Ryan and picked him up easily. “Let go of me!. Let go!” Ryan said fighting to free himself from the fearsome grip. The Man's strength exceeded Ryan's greatly and he stood no chance. 

“quit struggling little one. We just want to have a few words with you” The man said and chuckled. “what do you want from me. Let me go, I have no money you could steal from me” Ryan said bluntly. 

“Oh, he has no money. What do we do with him boss” The man asked another man who had been watching them from a corner. “ we'll sell him off or something. We didn't even need to go hunting today before a prey was caught. It's a blessing ” The boss said and chuckled. 

The men all laughed loudly. “Please, you need to let me go. I need to find my father” Ryan said with a tearful eye. “i pretty much care less about that. You're mine now and you're going to make me some money ” The boss stated. 

The men dragged Ryan along as they headed for a house near the road. They entered the house and Ryan was kept in a different room. “Search his bag for any valuable item” The boss had commanded them. 

They searched Ryan's bag and found nothing valuable. Few clothes and a picture was all they found in it. They took it to the boss who went through the item. “Why is there a picture of a man. is he truly looking for his father” The boss asked. 

“It might seem so boss ” one of the men replied. “That might be even better. We can ask for a ransom!” The boss said. They all bursted into laughter again. 

Ryan, locked up in the secluded room listened to all they said. “I need to get out of here and find dad..” He mumbled. He stood up and walked around the room. The room's only source of light was the moon which reflected his rays into the room. 

He walked to the window and tried to open it but the lock was stuck. Ryan sighed and took his seat back again. The thought of not been able to get himself out of the predicament made him shiver in fear. 

Their was a sudden noise outside the room. Something seemed to have fall to the ground which made the ground shake a bit. “What is going on out there..” Ryan mumbled. He moved closer to the door trying to hear something but it was completely silent. 

He moved back a bit when he heard footstep approaching the door. The footstep was loud and the person seemed to be moving slowly towards the door. Ryan's heart pounded in a mixture of anticipation and fear. He was eager to see who would emerge at the doorstep but also feared it was one of the men too. 

The door finally opened and standing in front of him was a average height person wearing a mask. “Who are you...” Ryan mumbled. “get your ass up. You're leaving with us” The voice came from behind the mask. 

The stranger turned to leave. “why do you want me to come with you. I don't even know you..” Ryan opposed. The figure turned back at Ryan. “You can wait till those farts wake up or you could follow me now. The choice's yours..” He said and walked away. 

Ryan quickly stood up and ran after him. He reached the living room to see the men all laying around the room. Most of them were on the floor laying there subconsciously whilst the boss was on the chair snoring. 

“What did you do to them. Are they dead?” Ryan asked. “They are clearly still alive. Come on now. We don't have enough time” Another voice came from the dark. Ryan startled in fear as a similar figure to the first stranger emerged. 

“Who are you people..” Ryan asked. “ You're asking way too many questions. Grab whatever you want to now. We're leaving ” The stranger replied. Ryan stared around searching for his backpack, he spotted it and quickly picked it.

The three all left the house and headed back into the streets. They walked for a while and Ryan followed them. “Where are we heading to” Ryan finally broke the silence. “Do you have somewhere to stay. You'll stay with us for the night” One of the stranger replied. 

“ I'll stay with you?. Why are you helping me, you Don't even know me” Ryan asked. “Just shut up and walk, save your questions for later!” The other one yelled at him. Ryan gulped and continued following them. He was beginning to feel things were sketchy and wasn't sure following the strangers was a great idea. 

They looked liked teenagers but their outfit and mask couldn't point that out easily. Ryan crossed his finger and hoped he wouldn't fall in more dangers. The long walk soon came to and end when they reached a narrow and dark road. 

“Our place is just few kilometers from here. Try to keep up” The first stranger said and continued walking. Ryan was already shivering in fear but continued walking anyways. He doesn't seem to have a choice in the first place. 

They walked till they reached an old house. Dark and creepy, the house sent chills down Ryan's body. “This is it?” He asked with his voice trembling in fear. “Yes. Come on in ” The stranger replied. 

They went into the house through the back door and wet upstairs into a room. Ryan felt a little comfortable when he entered as the room was well lit with torches and candles. 

The two strangers took off their outfit slowly. Ryan watched in anticipation as they both did. They finally took off the Outfits and Ryan's jaw dropped in shock. “ You're teenagers. Like me!?” He expressed his shock.