Chapter 10: Scavenging Hunt
"Apollo, Layla we can talk privately for a while," Storm asked. He was a bit sleepy since he didn't sleep very well last night.
"Sure Storm," Layla and Apollo said at the same time. The three of them exited the room where everyone was in after breakfast. The trio walked up some stairs and went into the attic.
The attic was very big at least fifty feet or more. The trio walked over to some cushions and fell down in them. "So what's up Storm," Apollo asked.
"Did you guys know there was a prophecy about me?" Storm looked at his two best friends in the eye.
"I did I even know the entire prophecy but tell you the truth, I never paid attention to it until now," Apollo replied.
"I knew there was a prophecy that contained you but what the content is. I have no idea," Layla said.
"Do you want to know what is," Storm looked out the window and out of the corner of eye, he could see Layla nodding her head. Storm sighed and told Layla the prophecy with the help of Apollo.
"So is that why you disappeared yesterday," Layla asked. Storm just nodded his head gloomily. "Why are you so depressed Storm? You know that you are going to get a lover and you unite our worlds once again. Why is that making you depressed?"
"You don't get do you Layla. I have to leave Risa and go back to Earth. And I have to stay there until I destroy what ever evil it is," Storm got up from the cushion and walked over to one of the stained glass windows and leaned against it.
"I think were going with you," Apollo got up and put a hand on Storm's shoulder. "It said in the prophecy 'together with the help of their friends they will destroy the evil on earth.' So I personally think that Layla and I will be coming with you."
"I hope so," Storm muttered, "I hope so."
"We better get downstairs. I believe that Lunesta was going to do a scavenging hunt," Layla got up and left with a flourish.
"Apollo, get together with her already," Storm said and went out the door Apollo a few seconds behind taking some drool of his face.
"See told you they'll be down here soon," Layla said to Lunesta.
"Good all of you are here. We are going to do a scavenging hunt. The thing is we will be doing this in pairs. So Storm and Ginny, Layla and Hermione, Apollo and Ron those are your pairs. The goal is to get all four stars. There is one up on the Snowy Back Mountain, one in the Aragorn Forest, One here in Ganee and one out on the Plains of Lords. When you have collected all of your stars head to my house and the first one their wins. The prizes and this also counts for everyone, first place is no chores for two days at any of your houses. Second place will get two things each of their own choice, third place will get choose where we get to go for dinner. Storm, Apollo, Layla you are allowed to transform but that means you need to carry you're partner. Got it everyone," Lunesta asked everyone nodded his or her heads. "All right first clue: I am in the forest, in the middle of a glen where parties usually happen. Well go off."
"Ginny fallow me," Storm called and the two started off or the forest. It wasn't very long before Ginny started to lose her breath, Storm transformed into a stag so she didn't have to run. They quickly got to the glen where Storm had his fifth birthday.
"There it is," Ginny cried and she leapt off of Storm who quickly turned back into a human. Ginny approached a green five-pointed star and touched it. A piece of paper came out of it and on it was written, "I am also on the mountain. At the top of it all. The place where Sirius proposed to Lunesta."
"Come on we have a journey," Storm said as he grabbed Ginny's hand. Ignoring the flip-flop, his stomach did when he touched her.
The two of them quickly left the forest and got to the base of the mountain where Storm transformed into a huge black bear. The mountains were snowed caped that also covered the trees and ground with snow. The two of them quickly got to the top of the mountain. You could see the view of the plains, forest, and Ganee where you turned. There was another five-pointed star but this one was white, Storm touched it this time. Another paper came out that said, "I am also in the plains where creatures of all types meet and party at night. The Singing Fields," Storm shouted.
"Singing what," Ginny asked.
"The Singing Fields is what made the Plains of Lords so popular. It's were all the creatures come and sing to the moon. It's really cool at night. Come on," Storm said and transformed into a black stallion which Ginny climbed on.
Storm raced down the mountain and got to the plains in recorded timing. Soon Storm slowed down to a halt in front of another five-pointed star this one a yellow brownish color. Ginny went up and touched it lightly out spat another piece of paper "You are almost there. The last one is in Ganee in everyone's favorite restaurant."
"We need to get over to Ganee. Come on," Storm once again turned into a stag and the two of them rode into the sunlight.
They quickly entered the gates of Ganee where Storm turned back into a human. Storm outstretched his hand for Ginny to take who accepted gratefully. Both of the trying to ignore the feeling they were getting in their stomach. They quickly ran over to a restaurant called "Food From the Heavens" It was the place where every one went out to hang and just enjoy themselves. Storm and Ginny went looking for a five pointed star and finally found it in bedded in the wall by the door. Storm touched the star and it ejected some more paper "You have completed your hunt. Go home and show Lunesta the paper to prove that you went to all the designated places. Congratulations on making it. Come on let's go to my place," the two of the set off at a brisk walk over to Storm's house.
"We made it," Ginny cried once she reached the steps. Ginny smiled over at Storm who smiled back while his stomach did another flip-flop.
"Ah our first team back, papers," Storm handed Lunesta the papers. "Good job you can wait in the living room for now." The two of them went into the living room and sat down on the ground.
"Thanks," Ginny said after a few minutes.
"For what," Storm asked his curiosity getting the best of him.
"Just for being there. Also explaining what the different symbols meant at the restaurant. Also for lugging me around, I just wanted to say thanks," Ginny blushed and looked down.
Then suddenly on impulse Storm said, "You're welcome, Ginny. I personally hope you are number two." Storm reached over and kissed her cheek and quickly hurried away blushing big time.
Just missing Layla and Hermione coming in from their hunt, Ginny moved her hand up to her cheek, where Storm kissed her a far outlook in her eyes. "Hermione do you also have the feeling we just missed something," Layla asked quietly as she watched Ginny touch her cheek.
"Yeah. I wonder if Mr. Sirius and Mrs. Lunesta put them together on purpose or not," Hermione replied also as quietly.
"I don't know 'Mione. Maybe, lets go see."
"Hey Ginny what's up," Layla asked as she sat in front of Ginny. Ginny was just made some noise her eyes were glazed over. Hermione waved her hand in front of Ginny's face but nothing in Ginny's demeanor changed. "Ginny is a lost cause. I am going to see if I can get anything out Storm. Be right back." Layla turned herself away from the floor, got up, and walked over to Storm's room.
"Knock. Knock," Layla said.
"Leave me alone Layla," Storm answered.
"I will if I can come in ask you some questions," Layla said patiently.
"How about no," was the answer.
"I'm going to come in there by force then," Layla closed her eyes and let her shadow go under the door. Layla shadow got off the floor, in front of Storm opened the door, and let the original Layla merge back with shadow Layla. Layla smiled and walked across the threshold with no problem. Acting like she didn't just part with her shadow and remerge with it ten seconds earlier, "Now can I ask the questions."
"No, you can't Layla. So just leave me alone," Storm said into his pillow.
"I just wanted to find out why Ginny is all dazed over and touching her cheek like it was made of heaven." Storm groaned mumbled something inaudible and started to bang his head on his mattresses saying, "Stupid, stupid, stupid."
"Can I know why you are saying stupid over and over again," Layla asked in a sweet voice.
"When did this become the Spanish Inquisition?"
"When you didn't answer my question. Now here is a thought why you two are acting like this. You kissed her on the cheek for some odd reason and then you left because you were embarrassed and are now hurting yourself over it. Did I get it right." Storm mumbled something but Layla could tell she hit the jackpot. "You did. Didn't you?" Storm said nothing to her remark but Layla had all she wanted. "I shall leave you since you don't want me in your room." Layla left the room with a smile on her face. Now all she needed was to figure out if Ginny had the element of fire.
A/N I am done with another chapter. If anyone knows me personally threw a long time you know I act Layla when I want information. She knowing this information will come in handy later on. I think this chapter, is pretty nice. Let me know how you think threw a review please. Sorry for it being so short. Write to you all soon.