Chapter 167 - The bond of two friends

Draken's eyes locked onto the photo, and suddenly, he was transported back to a time when life was simpler, yet more chaotic. A time when his biggest worry was what prank to pull next, or how to convince his best friend, Alex, to join him on some wild adventure. "Dude, we're finally 16!" Alex exclaimed as they cruised down Main Street in the stolen Chevy. "We're basically adults now!" "Totally," Draken agreed, grinning. "We can do whatever we want." "Within reason, of course," Alex added, chuckling. As they drove, they shared dreams, fears, and secrets. They talked about their futures, their aspirations, and their desires. "I want to be a rockstar," Draken said, strumming an air guitar. "I want to be a pro athlete," Alex replied, pretending to dunk a basketball. They were invincible, or so they thought. The night wore on, and they found themselves on the outskirts of town, where the streets turned into dirt roads, and the houses became fewer and farther between. "Where are we