Truth Beyond the Veil Chapter 7: Chapter 6: Mutant animals

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Summer, 17:20 Location: Indmart, Earth; "Wake up, guys— we’re here,” Theo called out from outside the car. “Hmm... did we already reach your home?" Leo muttered groggily while rubbing his eyes. ‘Umm, already? It shouldn't be this fast. Did I sleep that long?’ Victor woke up rubbing his forehead and eyes, full of confusion. “Nope, get out and help me sort out all these trolleys,” Theo's voice came from somewhere near the trunk. “ Tsk ... fine," Leo sighed, stepping out while massaging his temples. Victor followed, adjusting Noir on his shoulders, who peeked out from his hoodie. After coming out, both tried to stretch instinctively but stopped mid-motion and went back to the car to fetch their masks. “After living in comfort for so long, I almost forgot how crappy everything smells”, Victor mumbled while Leo nodded to express his affirmation in this matter. “Did you guys notice that the masks are less effective than before?" Theo asked, handing two heavy bags to Victor and four to Leo, while keeping two for himself. “Now that you mentioned it... Yes, it seems… although it’s not that obvious”, Victor said while shoving the bags in the car's trunk. “Okay, whatever… but why the hell am I carrying four?" Leo asked in a vexed tone while shoving the bags in the car. "Because you are the strongman here,” Victor and Theo replied in sync. "Quit whining and load faster," Theo ordered, while rearranging the bags in the trunk for more space. "Haah… hai hai— what the hell?! What did you buy? Why are there 5 trolleys, and why are they XXXL?" Leo gawked at the towering carts. “Food, meds, and mainly components. Almost 3 trolleys are full of components only… we need to upgrade everything and make new things to adjust our new selves," Theo explained calmly. “Hmm... I can't find any major gear. Only auxiliary components. Will we be making things from scratch?" Victor asked in bewilderment while rummaging through the bags. “Nah, like previously, we will visit the disposal unit and scavenge the parts we need... The new law has increased the cost of the gadgets more than expected, so you have to be ready too... Now hurry up, it's already suspicious that we have so many trolleys,” Theo sighed. "I don't think everything can be loaded in this car", Leo said, shifting a few bags to create more space. "Naturally, I ordered a pickup, and it will come in a few minutes”, Theo said while checking his phone. Kreeeeee…… “Ugh… what was that? Fuck I feel dizzy!” Victor clutched his ears and slumped back into the car. “Mouw”, Noir meowed weakly from under his hoodie. “Urgh…” Leo slapped both hands over his mouth, trying not to throw up. “Huh… what happened to you guys?” Theo panicked and ran towards Victor and Leo with water. Gulp…gulp… haah… “What happened?” Theo asked again. Victor and Leo didn’t reply. Instead, they stared blankly up at the sky, scanning it with furrowed brows. Theo followed their gaze. “What? Is something up there?” he murmured. A perplexed expression appeared on his face. “You didn’t hear it... did you?” Victor finally spoke, rubbing his temple. “No way you’d be this calm if you had.” ‘What was it?’ Theo handed Victor a soda, glancing at Leo, who staggered toward the washroom to vomit. Gulp…Gulp… “We heard something... shrill. Like ear-piercingly high,” Victor said, massaging his scalp. “Our enhanced senses made it ten times worse.” “Yeah, it's something like a bird but not quite… It's more terrific… something you can hear in dinosaur movies… that type… but why are you not affected?” Leo explained while wiping his face with his handkerchief. “I didn’t hear it… I was wearing the earphones in noise cancellation mode.” “Then were you able to see what it was?” Victor asked with a serious expression. Beep... beep... beep… “Nope, I didn’t… don’t worry, we can see it after we get home… and maybe it was just some bird… we haven’t adjusted to our new senses yet, it can happen.” Theo shook his head. “Maybe…” Victor muttered. "Ok, guys… if you are sta