Chp 2
The wedding went smoothly. Andronicus smoothed his HPD uniform as it was his turn to dance with his sister. "Brother, what's wrong?", asked Andromeda. Andronicus simply smiled and shook his head. "Is it about Alessa?", asked Andromeda again. Andronicus sighed and said, "I dunno, Meda. I've been dreaming of her for the past two months now. It's as if she wants me to find her". "But that was like 30 years ago. Do you even know if she's still alive?", said Andromeda.
Andromeda was a few months old when the cult had burnt Alessa alive. "I dunno, Meda. The hospital denied me access about her. We were at least lucky enough to get out of there after the great fire", said Andronicus. Andromeda rested her head at Andronicus's shoulder as the dance continued. After the song ended, Andronicus let his younger sister run off to her newly-wed husband.
Andronicus held his drink as he watched the bright cloud. Alessa would've loved to be here; Hawaii would've been a better place for her if he had saved her in time. "Hey Andy, you ok?", Andronicus was startled by his colleague, Lt Commander Steve McGarrett. Andronicus nodded and said, "Just another rough night". "You know, someday, you gotta tell us what's bothering you", said Steve. Andronicus took a glance at his sister as she was smiling broadly and dancing with Takashi. "Not here, Steve. Tomorrow at the office; I need to tell you something", said Andronicus. The wedding reception went on smoothly and Andromeda and Takashi flew off to Europe for their honeymoon.
(The next day)
Andronicus woke up with another dream of Alessa – this time it was the time when the cult burnt her. He went to work as usual, but this time, the whole Five-0 and an old friend of his, Adam Noshimuri, the head of yakuza were waiting for him. "You know guys, this is not an ordinary camp fire story", said Andronicus. "We don't care, we just wanna know so we could help if we can", said Det Daniel Williams or Danny for short. "You've carried it ever since we met, Andy. Tell us so we could understand", said Adam.
Andronicus gestured to his office. He sat at his chair while the others sat at the chairs and couch. "When I was young, my dad got transfer to teach at a town called Silent Hill. There, I met a girl named Alessa Gillespie. She was born without a father and the town called her names like 'witch'. Some of the people in town were following some Order…, I can't remember the name. They were waiting for the birth of their…, so-called god by burning girls they kidnapped so one of them could birth their god, but none had. Alessa was the only one to survive the burning with third degree burns that covered her body 100%. I remembered that night, my dad and I were going out to meet some people from the university that he was applying while teaching as a school teacher. I saw Alessa and some people from the Order and I heard her scream. My dad heard it too and he just finished with his meeting. I followed my hunch and asked my dad to call the police. I followed to where they took her, but they blocked my way and being half Greek, I pushed my way and burst into the room. Alessa was burning and she was terribly scarred. The people – those crazy whack jobs, tried to hold me back, but I fought my way out of their grasps. I couldn't find a fire extinguisher, but then, somehow the chain broke and the fire in the big bowl poured to the ground, causing the place to light on fire. Police and firefighter came. I saw an officer cradling a charred child in a blanket and I knew it was her. At the hospital, I tried to find her, but they pretended like she was never there. I knew some of the staffs were part of the Order. Then, somehow, she simply disappeared. We tried everything, but it was all in vain. Then, father had to move. It pains me so much that I couldn't do anything. I was helpless. When she was carried by the officer, I saw her looking at me. Her eyes were full of sorrow and emptiness. I never saw her since", Andronicus explained.
"Where was her mother?", asked Det Kono Kalakaua. "She was there. She gave her daughter so those crazy people could use her as sacrifice!", said Andronicus, angrily. "You tried, Andy. You did what you could", said Det Chin Ho Kelly. "But it was not enough Chin! I was hopeless! I couldn't save my own friend! I promised her that I would protect her! I failed her…. I failed her…", Andronicus said and the rage that he held for 30 years was now known. He shed tears for Alessa. "I loved her and she never knew", said Andronicus. Adam approached him and placed his hand on Andronicus's shoulder.
"What now?", asked Steve. "I've been dreaming about her for the past two months now. I rarely dream of her and now it's becoming frequent. It's as if she's calling me to go there, to find her. I have to go, Steve. I need to know whether if she's still alive or not", said Andronicus. "But it's been 30 years. Do you even know if she's alive?", asked Adam. "A part of me can still feel it, Adam. I need to know. I have to go there", said Andronicus.
"Do you need us to come?", asked Danny. Andronicus shook his head and said, "I need to do this on my own". "Alright, but just so you know, we will always be here for you. All you need to do is pick up the phone and call and we'll be there as fast as we can. Take all the time you need", said Steve. Andronicus smiled and thanked his boss. That night, he packed his clothes and necessary items and left for West Virginia.
