"A red liquid?"
Lyle nodded, "I'm not sure what it does. Everyone who's ever gotten the shot disappeared. I've never seen them again."
Julian frowned. He was almost positive that the red liquid had to do with the drug. It also made sense that the strong and burly men would get injected over the scrawny guys.
About forty minutes later, Instructor J came back. "Line up, ladies! We're going back for more training!"
Julian finished the water in his cup and followed Lyle to line up in front of the instructor. He was feeling okay after the short break, but there were plenty of others who were still recovering from the run.
Everyone followed the instructor back to the gymnasium where they had been earlier.
"Okay, we'll start with push-ups. Everyone spread out!"
Once everyone found their spot on the floor, Instructor J blew his whistle. "Okay, everyone, get on the floor. We'll be going at the pace of my whistle. Anyone who falls behind won't be eating tomorrow!"
