Chapter 14: Kidnapped

"Come on Zach. You are way too slow," said Storm. They were racing horses across the yard.

"I can't make my horse go any faster. I have a beginner's horse because I am a beginner," yelled Zach to Storm. Storm laughed.

"Not my fault!"

Inside Ron was talking with Madison. "What are we going to do about Nightmare? The Guardians are not here anymore. We are all alone expected when Jack comes to see how Storm is doing." Madison thought for a moment.

"I don't know. We should get the kids inside though. It is really dangerous there at night because of all the animals and Nightmare," Madison said getting up.

"You're right," agreed Ron also getting up.

"Sunny, Strom, Zach come inside please. You can put the horses in the pastor." Zach got off and untacked his horse.

"That was a lot of fun."

Strom smiled. "Dad, can I bring Pitch Black inside with me?" Madison didn't know what to do.

"Sure why not," he said trying to keep her happy. Strom brought him over.

"Thanks dad." Madison just smiled. He looked around to make sure no one was coming. He didn't want anyone to know that the chosen twins were here.

"It's time to go to bed," said Ron to Zach.

"I don't want to. Storm is not going to go to bed." Ron looked at Madison for help.

"Storm and Sunny will be going to bed too." Sunny nodded.

"Ok Daddy. I was tired anyway." Madison smiled.

"I guess I will," said Storm. Zach was surprise that Storm said she would to bed.

"Storm…" started Zach but Storm cut him off with a look that said, don't worry about it. They all went to bed without any more complaints.

Later that night when everyone was a sleep Strom got out of bed. She looked at Pitch Black in the corner and whispered, "Let's go outside and ride." Pitch Black nodded. They were going out the door when Zach woke up.

"What are you doing," he whispered.

"I'm going outside. Want to come?" she asked.

"Your dad said we can't go outside at night." Strom frowned.

"Since when do I listen to my dad?" Zach thought for a moment.

"You did today when he said go to bed." Strom frowned even more.

"I did that so that I can sneak out and ride at night. Do you want to come or not?" Zach didn't know what to.

"Fine I will go." They continued outside.

When they got outside Storm ran into Jack. "What are you doing outside?" he asked.

"Nothing," Strom said. Jack looked at Zach.

"Zach, what are you doing outside?" He knew that Zach couldn't really lie to anyone but his family.

"Um…We were going to go for a ride. I know we are not supposed to be outside at night. It was Storm's idea. I am sorry. We will go inside right away." Storm looked at him like he was nuts.

"You can go inside I'm not going inside unless I am made." Jack was looking around trying to make sure that Nightmare wasn't here but of course he couldn't tell because Nightmare was a shadow and there were shadows everywhere.

"Will you please just go inside Storm? It would make my life much easier," said Jack looking at the house hoping someone would come outside. Storm just kept walking away and went to the barn to get the stuff she need.

When she went inside something grabbed her. Or should I say someone grabbed her. "You are coming with me Storm. You don't have a choice," said Nightmare, "Now be a good girl and don't yell to your friends out there. Let's go." Storm went with him even though she didn't want to because she knew she had no choice. What she did do though was thought to her sister. Sis, sis do you hear me?

Yes I hear you. What do you want?

I need you to tell dad Nightmare is kidnapping me. We are leaving the barn right now. He can't turn into a shadow when he has me.

Why doesn't he let you go then when someone is coming?

Because he wants me. He wants to make the Guardians come and save me. It is just like in the book Zach and I read.

Ok, if you are sure it is going to work. Are you ok? Storm froze for a moment before answering.

No I am not ok. I feel weak. I think it is because of being too close to darkness. Sunny was worried now.

I will get dad. You just hang in there. Storm took a deep breath. "Dad, dad!" Sunny yelled.

"What is it sweetie? Aren't you supposed to be in bed?"

"Storm snuck out and now Nightmare has her. He is going to take her away." Jack was just coming it with Zach.

"She isn't the only one that snuck out. I got Zach but Storm got away. We better call the Guardians if what Sunny said is true," said Jack looking at Madison. Madison nodded.

"You're right. Ron you go call them. Sunny, Zach you stay inside and we will be back inside with Storm in a little bit. Jack you come with me." Jack nodded. Madison and Jack headed outside while Ron went to the phone.

"Did you talk to your sister?" asked Zach. Sunny nodded.

"She told me she was by the barn." Ron heard that while he was heading out.

"I know you two know where she is but I want you two to stay right here. Zach I mean it when I say this, stay right here." Zach frowned but nodded. "Good. See you two later." With that Ron headed outside. Zach looked at Sunny and the both smiled.

"Hurry up little girl. We don't have all night. I don't want to be outside when the sun comes up," said Nightmare pulling Storm behind him. Storm was getting weaker and weaker and there was a dark spot forming on her arm.

Sis, I don't think I can make it, she thought.

I know you can. Dad and the rest of them are almost there.

I want you and Zach to come around on Pony trail and cut us off. Zach knows the way.

Sunny wasn't so sure about that but she thought, How are we going to make it?

You take Pitch Black and Zach takes his horse. His horse will go faster if he says go, go boy. That is what the horse was trained to do. Pitch Black will let you ride him if you say it was for me.

Ok, but I trust you with this.

I know, thought Storm sighing. Sunny told Zach and they were off.