Chapter IV: FLOOD!
Rachel was sleeping soundly on her mattress when she heard the clawing and jiggling of tools. She looked up and saw Vamps was still awake. He was still clawing at the wall and seemed to pull out the last brick.
"Yes!" He smiled confidently. He then turned in time to see Rachel sleepily rub her eyes. She was so busy rubbing that she didn't hear him slowly approach her and kneel down to her level. She opened her eyes and yelped in shock as she saw his face was only a few inches from her own. He chuckled at her reaction.
"No need to be afraid. But shouldn't you be asleep?"
"I couldn't sleep when I heard the noises."
"My apologies. I will try to be more quiet," he smiled as he then walked back to the wall and pulled out the remaining bricks. Suddenly, there was a loud crack of thunder and lightning. Vamps slowly turned around and looked out the window.
"This isn't good. The water is rising too fast," he said softly. He then began to squeeze himself into the small area that he made in the wall. Rachel watched curiously when suddenly she heard a loud splash.
"VAMPS! Vamps are you alright?" She called. There was nothing but silence. Rachel now began to panic; she didn't know if he was alright or if he was seriously hurt. She slowly got up from her bed and squeezed through the hole in the wall as well. Rachel paused at what she saw. The walls were coated in a silver glitter type substance and the room glowed in a soft moonlight shine. She was about to keep walking when she looked and saw that only one foot away from her was a large pool like area. The water looked dark and deep. Rachel was now afraid.
"V-Vamps!" She called. Again, no response. Rachel tried to get closer when suddenly she slipped and began to slide towards the water. In a few moments, she went crashing into the pool. She tried to stay above the water, but it was some type of whirlpool.
"H-HELP! HELP!" Rachel spluttered out. Suddenly, she felt an arm grab her around her waist and pull her to the surface. She was again face to face with Vamps.
"Rachel! What are you doing?! You could have drowned," he said in shock as he wiped her hair from her face.
"I thought you were in trouble! I heard a splash and you didn't say anything when I called you," Rachel responded. Vamps' expression softened a bit.
"I was under water so that's why I didn't hear you. Rachel, you must get back towards the top, the water is rising and soon this whole cavern will be filled with water," Vamps said as he gently got her to the place where she entered. He got out of the water momentarily and helped her to her feet. He could see the fear and panic still in her eyes so he pulled her to his chest in a gentle hug,
"Steady there; you're alright now. Shhh…just take it easy," he cooed. Rachel looked up at him and gave him a gentle smile. He smiled back, but quickly growled when he heard another loud crack of thunder. "Rachel, get to safety; this house may be destroyed in a few moments. SHOCKS, COME HERE!" Vamps bellowed. Shocks came running in and nodded.
"Shocks, please return both Rachel and Mya to their shelter. I'm sure the evacuation process will be beginning soon and we don't want them left behind," Vamps said. Shocks nodded and then gently began to pull Rachel.
"Vamps! What will happen to you all?!"
"I need to do another dive to get the other part of this…" With that statement, he held up a diamond shaped crystal. "The other part of this is in that basement. I know it's flooded but I must go and get the other piece."
"But Vamps…"
"It was nice meeting both you and Mya. Be safe," Vamps said softly as he bowed slightly to her and then took off towards the water. Rachel saw him look at her one last time and then he dove into the water. Rachel was about to go after him, but Shocks stopped her.
"Captain's orders, Rachel. He wants you and Mya safe. Remember, you both weren't supposed to know we were even here," He chuckled. Rachel smiled softly, but deep down she did not want to leave. Frankenstrike slowly woke up Mya, but he carried her because she was still drunk with sleep. Once they made it outside, Shocks and Anoda prepared one of their space boats.
"Come on! The water is rising and soon it will be too late to go anywhere!" Anoda called. Suddenly, they saw a large tree fall backwards on the house!
"VAMPS!" Rachel and Anoda screamed at once. Shocks immediately raced back towards the house and towards the underground cavern in the basement.
"VAMPS! VAMPS, WHERE ARE YOU!?" He called out. He then heard a grunt and a high pitched yelp. Shocks followed the noise and saw that both Vamps and Ditto were pinned by a tree. Ditto was squealing in pain and even though Vamps was trapped too, he was trying to free Ditto first.
"Get him loose and take those girls back!" Vamps ordered.
"NO! Not until I know you both are safe!" Shocks snapped back.
"Shocks! That's an order!"
"NO! I will not let my best friend die like this!" Shocks yelled as he and Frankenstrike began moving the fallen tree trunks. The cavern was now starting to cave in and the water was rising higher and higher.
"Go or you will all drown!" Vamps said as he used his telekinesis to finish freeing Ditto.
"WE ARE NOT LEAVING WITHOUT YOU!" Shocks bellowed. Vamps then let out an inhumanly snarl and used some of the wet cloth to tie his friend up and gag him. Shocks growled and fought with his binds, but Vamps made sure they were tight.
"I am not taking "no" for an answer, Shocks. If anything happens, you know what to do. We have come too far to have this part of the map go missing now," Vamps said softly in his ear. He then gave his friend a gentle hug and then turned to Frankenstrike and Ditto.
"If you two don't want to end up like him, I suggest you both go to safety. Once Rachel and Mya are returned, head to the ship," Vamps ordered. The aliens nodded in agreement and took off with a frustrated Shocks in their grasp.
Meanwhile, Anoda, Rachel, and Mya were waiting outside. Once they saw Shocks and the sad looks of the other two, they knew something was wrong.
"Where is the captain? Where is Vamps!?" Anoda said in a panicked tone.
"He went back in to find the rest of the map. He said to get the girls to safety and head back to the ship."
"Are you two insane!? He could die in there alone!" Anoda shrieked.
"We are not going anywhere until we know that Vamps is alright," Rachel said.
"It's CAPTAIN Vamps," Anoda said as she glared at her. For some reason, she felt a bit uncomfortable with Rachel referring to Vamps by only his first name.
"Whatever! Captain Vamps then! Anyway, we can't let him die and I'm not leaving until I know he's safe." Rachel said confidently.
"Me too!" Mya said. "Come on Rachel, we will help him even if no one else will!" And with that statement, Shocks broke free of his bindings and followed them.
"Now that's what I'm talking about…ladies that aren't afraid to do what's right!" He cheered as he ran to help them.
"Not so fast! I'm coming too! We all will!" Anoda said as everyone ran back towards the flooded house.
Rachel was the first to climb in through the hole and now the water was up to her neck. The water was rising at an inhumanly speed. She then dove in the water and began to swim; the current was strong and she was having trouble but she felt Shocks grab her waist and continue to push her.
"I'm right behind you, Rachel," he smiled. She nodded and they both began to swim and look for Vamps. At one point a boulder collapsed and almost crushed them.
"SHOCKS, LOOK OUT!" Rachel screamed. Shocks moved her out of the way and he dove just in time. Rachel began to search the dark water frantically, but there was no sign of Shocks. She then began to cry, now feeling lost because she had no idea where she was and the water was now up to her ear lobes.
"I messed up everything," she cried out. She then felt gentle hands touch her face and a nuzzle on her cheek. She looked up just in time to see Shocks smiling at her. She threw her arms around him and hugged him tightly.
"OH MY GOSH! THANK GOODNESS YOU'RE ALRIGHT SHOCKS!"
"Easy there Rach. I'm alright; take it easy. Now let's find Vamps," He smiled. Before they knew it they heard a deep guzzling sound. They both looked in horror to see there was a whirl pool.
"RACHEL! SWIM!" Shocks screamed as he pulled her through the water.
"IT'S CATCHING UP TO US!" Rachel panicked as they began to be pulled in it. Suddenly, they heard a deep voice calling them.
"RACHEL? SHOCKS?! WHAT ARE YOU TWO DOING IN HERE!" They both turned in time to see Vamps swimming up to them. He then used his telekinesis and strength to pull them towards him.
"Hang on to me. And hold your breath; the water is about to be over our heads," he said quickly. He then dove and both of them held on to his arms as he pulled them through the rising water. Rachel was beginning to lose her breath. Vamps could see this so he quickly turned and placed his mouth on hers and sucked some of the water from her lungs and then replaced it with his own air. He then kept swimming and before they knew what was happening, they were in the living room, but they were still up to their waists in water.
"Everyone get out! This place is on the verge of collapsing!" Vamps ordered. All of the aliens ran out, but surprisingly the house was overflowing with water, but it did not fall down. But everyone was too tired to notice. They were coughing and trying to get the remaining water from their lungs. Rachel was gasping and Mya was rubbing her back and trying to help her.
"Cough it out Rachel! Cough it out!" Mya pleaded. Rachel was trying, but it was hard. Suddenly, she felt Vamps gently pull her to him and put his lips on hers. She could feel him sucking the water out. Once he did, he would spit the water out and then do it again. It hurt a bit, but it made her feel much better. Once he was done, he looked at them sternly.
"You both needed to be gone by now; now it may be too late to take you back," Vamps said, somewhat sternly.
"I only wanted to make sure you were alright." Rachel said sadly as she hung her head. She looked away from him, but he gently pulled her back and turned her around to face him. He gently lifted her chin and gave her a tender smile.
"Well, there is nothing more that can be done now. I have what I needed, but now we all need to dry off. It seems you both will have to come with us after all," he smirked.
"B-But they can't…" Anoda began, but Vamps put his hand up.
"It's settled. I have made my decision," he said. Frankenstrike face palmed while Shocks and Ditto cheered, happy the girls were coming.
"Now come, we all need to prepare for the journey," Vamps smiled as he led the way towards his ship. Rachel could only smile in happiness and nudge her friend.
"Ready for adventure?!"
"As ready as I'll ever be!" Mya laughed as the two ran and followed the crew.
guestsurprise's words: Looks like they are going after all! I hope you enjoyed it! I will upload chapter 5 as soon as I can. ;)
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