Previously on Freddy The Flea
Fria and DaFlea were making their way through the tunnel when they came across a Berserker. As they tried to escape, they realized the Berserker didn't want to destroy them, but wanted to get back at Lord Tick and his army for enslaving him. The Berserker, Ssstower agreed to help them find the correct path towards The Chamber.
Part 18
As they reached the ledge, Ssstower clawed along the sidewall to the right.
“Hold on.”
It took him a few steps, which would have taken Fria and DaFlea many more, across an extremely narrow ledge. Then, they entered another tunnel.
“Thisss isss the rightsss tunnel,” said Ssstower.
“We’sss head down here’sss, but I must be careful’sss of the potion’sss.”
DaFlea knew exactly what he was talking about. He’d seen how they used the scent from the potion to lure Berserkers in.
“Maybe, the brave Flea’sss can make’sss a clever plan’sss?”
DaFlea had some intel about the potion, however it was a heavily guarded area. It would be great if they were able to get to it, but it may be a suicidal quest.
“Ssstower, I’ll see what we can do but I think it’s best if you hang back a little. Tell you what. If we’re able to do something about the potion, I’ll send you a signal. You’ll know what it is once you see it.”
“Very well little Flea’sss. Just watche’sss out for the one they call’sss The Watcher. He hide’sss in the shadowssss. He is a dangerousss one’sss.”
DaFlea recognized the name, however, he’d never laid eyes on him. He was like a shadow. He didn’t even know whether The Watcher was a Tick, Flea or Cockroach. For all he knew, he may just be an urban legend.
“Have you seen The Watcher?”
“No’sss, but he spoke’sss to me. He always speaksss from the darknesss. Then, you hear’sss him next to you’sss, then behind, then infront’sss. He’sss a sneaky’ssss.”
DaFlea could see Ssstower was a little unsettled by this and figured it’s something to be concerned about. If someone as powerful as him was concerned, should be too.
“Thank you, Ssstower. We need to head along. Keep an eye out for my signal.”
“Yesss. Keep’sss an eye on the shadowssss.” Said Ssstower as he headed off.
“You’sss not far’sss. I wait for sgnal’ssss,” the Berserker said over his shoulder as he headed off.
Fria was looking a little concerned. Without someone like Ssstower, voices in the shadows and everything they’d experienced already, how will they pull this off? She knew one thing for certain though, and that was that she wasn’t going to give up on Freddy.
As the two edged ever closer to The Chamber, Fria had to ask.
“How are we going to pull this off?”
“We’ve got a plan in place.”
“You saw how even someone like Ssstower seemed concerned.”
“I know Fria. Luckily for us, we’re not drawn to that scent, and I don’t believe in shadows.”
“What if The Watcher is real?”
“That doesn’t change anything.”
“What do you mean it doesn’t change anything?”
“Fria!” DaFlea was becoming slightly agitated. When he realized he’d snapped at her, he backed down.
“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have snapped at you like that. I need you to trust me. There’s lots more at work here than you realize. I know it’s not perfect, but we will get your friend and everyone else out of this wretched place.”
Fria could see he was sincere and she felt bad for questioning him again.
“I’m sorry too. It’s just that everytime I feel like we’re getting somewhere, something else goes wrong.”
“Well, Fria Flea, that’s usually the way it works when you’re trying to do a good thing.”
Fria knew he was right. It’s never as easy as it seems.
The two carried on walking a bit longer, then they reached a small opening. DaFlea looked through and could see right inside The Chamber. They were slightly higher up, however, with a long enough hair, they’d be able to climb through the opening and reach the floor.
“This is it Fria,” he said, “Have a look.”
As Fria looked through the opening, she saw some cells holding Fleas right below them. There were some Roughneck Fleas walking around and Ticks standing guard at an entrance to the right. Some of the Fleas in the cells seemed to be fighting, however it was sparring in preparation.
Fria looked back at DaFlea, “I don’t see Freddy.”
“We’ll find him,” he assured her.
“How are we going to do this?”
DaFlea gave her a wry little smile, before responding.
“I told you, you can trust me Fria. Have another look. Do you see down there on the right next to the Ticks at the entrance?”
“Yes.”
“There’s a lever there that opens all the cells. They use this when The Chamber is filled with guards to escort the prisoners to The Arena.”
“I see it,” Fria said, then looked in the opposite direction, “but there are too many guards around.”
“For now, yes, but we will have a 5 minute window. The guards will be leaving the chamber and their relief only comes 5 minutes later, leaving only the two Ticks on guard. This is a flaw in their system that we’ll expose. Do you see the Flea there around one of the center cells? He’s the only one wearing a yellow jumpsuit with black stripes.”
Fria spotted him quickly, “Yes, I see him.”
“He’s been keeping a lookout for me this entire time. When I looked through the opening, he gave me a nod, meaning they’re all ready. That’s my partner who’s been getting all of them ready to escape.”
Fria scrounged her eyes a little, as she looked at the strangely clothed Flea. Something about him looked familiar, however it was quite difficult to make out his facial features from this distance.
She looked quizzically back at DaFlea, before asking, “What is your partners name?”
“That right there Fria, is Bruce Flea.”
Previous Chapters:
Part 1,Part 2, Part 3, Part4 ,Part 5 ,Part 6 ,Part 7 ,Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 11, Part 12 ,Part 13, Part 14 ,Part 15 ,Part 16, Part 17
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