Chapter 1
Written by Matthew Sinn A.K.A. Sinbad the Mountain
My Name is Arnold Schwarzenegger who back within 1997. Had a blood sample taken from me by a corporation known as New Life. Who made amazing feats within science and technology. As it was many years later within 2045. That they've managed to perfect human cloning. Who've managed to create clones of us famous actors and other people too. Advancing humanity beyond imagining. Who was about 27 years old and living my life as an actor again.Who was at the gym, working out alongside my friend Terry Crews. Who chose to be a fitness trainer. As I was sweating a good deal while building some strong muscles on my legs while using the leg press.
As Terry was looking kind of worried while facing the large wide mirror before us here. With me seeing this and curiously asking him. What's the matter? He told me. If you must know. I had these guys from some company name Distance Studio approach me yesterday. Offering a big role in an upcoming action film that they're working on next year. That they're planning to film in Southern Argentina. A wanted me as their star actor. Kind of surprised by this news I replied. Really? For I've been hearing good things about them for the last five years. With Terry replying back while still lifting the free weights with his arms.
But also sweating a good deal as well. I know Arnold. But....there was something about these two. That rubbed me the wrong way. Hearing this I reply with a question. You think they were con men? Terry replied after setting his weights gently down onto the blue mate.No, I don't think they were con men. But something about them felt very wrong. So I told them no thanks and kept going on my jog. Understanding this I spoke while still working out and Terry having some water from his personal water bottle close by.
Well I'm glad you didn't fall for it. For it feels like the con men these days are getting more sneaky and clever too. Making it hard to see their lies, until it's too late. With Terry soon speaking. I know what you mean. For just last week. Someone tried to sell me false insurance. A told them to try fooling somebody else. With me glad that he didn't fall for that either. As I soon took my break and drank some water. Who then asked. Are you still coming over tonight for the BBQ? With Terry answering back while starting to smile.
You know I am. For I ain't planning to miss one of you'r famous grilled burgers. With me happy to hear this and spoke. Great. I'll put you on the invited list. Who quickly checked my wrist watch before speaking. I better go. For I've got a big list of grocery shopping to do for tonight. My friend understood as I hurried off right away. Dropping by the grocery store a few blocks away and grabbed everything I'll need for tonight. Before heading home to wash up and smell less horrible a more clean. As it was much later around 6:00pm.
That I began getting my backyard grill on the large patio all warmed up. After making a small salad and preparing some other snacks. Who was about to start grilling soon. When I heard what sounded like a large explosion. Who was shocked and also shook up by this. As my eyes turned into this thick cloud of smoke. Rising from the direction of Terry's home. Who was more shocked as I spoke to myself in fear. Oh....no. As I quickly shut the grill off and hurried inside to grab my car keys.
Before hurrying down there where my eyes later saw Terry's house on fire. Who didn't know what exactly happened. Yet this was really bad, while praying to god. That Terry wasn't in there as the fire department rushed over and began battling the blaze as quickly as possible. While also sending in four brave fire fighters.To search the house as I stood here among the neighbours helplessly as I asked terry's female neighbour Lisa. A 33 year old gym teacher, standing at 5'7, long golden blond hair and light blue colour eyes. What happened?
Facing me with an expression of fear she began speaking. I....don't know. For one moment everything was perfectly fine. Then I suddenly began to smell what seemed like smoke and before I knew it. An explosion had gone off where his renovated kitchen sits. This was both surprising and also weirdly confusing too. As I turned my attention towards the house and patiently waited as we soon saw the team of fire men come out by themselves. With no Terry at hand. Who I could only assume wasn't home.
But also felt worried as well. Since I didn't have a clue on what could have possibly caused this explosion. Yet alone the fire. Who closely listened as one of their fellow fire fighters asked them. Did you find anyone inside? With the man replying. Negative sir. For we've searched everywhere. But nobody seems to be home. With me still grateful Terry wasn't in there. But also felt horrible about what happened to his home here. As hours past by and there haven't been any signs of Terry anywhere. Which started to really worry me.
As I had post phoned the BBQ and been trying to call him. But he wasn't answering any of my calls and starting to really worry. While asking myself. Why isn't he answering any of my calls? Yet alone came home? When his shift clearly ends at 5:00pm. Who waited for about another hour before I decided to grab my jacket and car keys before searching for him right away. Who looked for over five hours with little luck and my worries obviously growing too. Knowing that whatever is going on.
It was not good at all. As it wasn’t until the very next day while at work. That I was closely listening to the news involving what happened at my friend’s home. With the 40 year old news man, standing at 5′6, wearing glasses, somewhat bald head, light brown hair growing within the back of his head and dark green colour eyes. Saying that the fire was caused by a supposed gas leak. Which really confused me. Because I knew for a personal fact. That he had hired a good three man crew of renovators to renovate his kitchen.
Who did everything correctly and made very certain that there were no issues of any kind. Which included the gas lines as I stood here while feeling confused here. While also asking myself here. How could there possibly be a gas leak? As I kept listening to the news here. Saying that the police were still trying to find Terry and also asking the public. To call the police, but also inform them of anything that could help. Find Terry and also figure out what exactly was going on. As the 38 year old director approached me and began speaking with a concerned expression. Listen Arnold. I’m really sorry.
