Alex stood with his hand running across his hair. Jake and Lois had already left with Jake, leaving him alone in the room. He gave a tired breath before he headed out of the scavenger camp. He was able to find his way out using the map directions. Just as he made it to the gate, he paused for a moment and remembered Lois' words, it played just like a tape and it strengthened his resolve to prove his capability. He walked out without looking back, his gaze locked on the map as he searched for a potential location to begin his digging. “Two days, or your friend dies.” It came again and he couldn't shake off the feeling. He needed to act fast. And then it occurred to him, the system, he remembered the acquisition protocols and he recalled a vital mode that would be beneficial for thi

