~ Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold. ~
~ Helen Keller ~
Chapter Twenty
Nina took out her phone, carefully dialing Amber's number. Fabian and she were standing outside of Anubis, and she was calling Amber to find out if Victor was around. Amber immediately picked up, and answered "Come right in, Victor's asleep in his office."
The two of them stepped inside, and Amber greeted them, smiling brightly at them.
"So, where are we going to search today?" Amber wondered, clapping her hands together once. Her smile didn't disappear.
"Cellar. We need to find the elixir, which I bet is kept somewhere downstairs, near all those chemicals…" Fabian responded, glancing at Nina. She nodded in agreement.
"Okay, let's go!" Amber cheered, beginning her way to the kitchen. They both followed her, quietly chatting to each other as they did. Amber didn't seem to notice.
When they reached the small door, Nina crouched down, and placed the locket on the keyhole. She still had it around her neck, she didn't want to lose it.
The small door swiftly opened, and Nina crawled in, the others following behind her.
While they entered the cellar, Victor was in his office, pacing as usual. The day was approaching, and he was fearing that Delaney may not be the 'Chosen One'. She had found a piece of the cup, but she didn't seem to have any knowledge about it. She seemed absolutely clueless.
What if she wasn't the 'Chosen One'? What if it was a mistake? There was a low chance of it, but it was defiantly possible. If that happened, he wouldn't be able to receive eternal life!
Victor had no idea about the scales. He figured they were all just symbolical, and were just for show. But really, as soon as those teachers drank from the cup, those students' lives would be taken away.
Once they all got down to the cellar, they all began searching. They just hoped it was down there, so they could stop all this now. Then again, how would they get Delaney? They had nearly forgotten about her with the scale junk. They still needed to find Nina's friend!
Everyone searched around a different place. Fabian was going through all the chemicals, Amber was looking at the far end of the cellar, and Nina was looking everywhere in between. The cellar wasn't too big, if it was down there, the three would defiantly find it.
"I don't think any of these chemicals are it… I think these are attempts of making more of it…" Fabian announced, stepping away from the table. "They are probably running out, they might all be using it right now."
"Do you think they drank it all already?" Nina questioned, though she doubted they would. Why would they do that if the special day was soon arriving? That wouldn't even make sense.
Just like Nina predicted, Fabian shook his head. He was thinking the same thing. Why in the world would they drink all the elixir if soon they could drink it, and get eternal life? Then again, the three wouldn't going to let them do such a thing.
Amber continued to look, not even listening to Fabian and Nina's conversation. She was too focused on finding the elixir. She eyed the scales, sitting there peacefully. She refused to let those scales end her, or anyone in the house. Those teachers didn't deserve eternal life.
"Not it, not it, not i- Oops…" Amber whispered, as she accidentally dropped a glass vase. It shattered everywhere, causing both Fabian and Nina to swiftly turn around, facing her. "Eep!"
Victor had walked into the hallway, and could hear Amber's shout from the door, shaking his head. Why was she down there? And how did she get down there?
He went to unlock the door, but instead it opened up without it. He must have forgotten to lock it. He stomped down the stairs, and reached the teens, before they could even get a chance to hide. Fabian had been staring at a cabinet, which was full of different bottles. He was just about to see if maybe one of them was the elixir.
"What in the world is going on down here?" Victor bellowed, grimacing at the three. He didn't recognize the other two, and his face twisted into pure anger. You could almost see the smoke coming from his ears, and his face was as red as a poppy flower."And who in the world are you? Get out of this house!"
While he was yelling, he couldn't help but notice the locket around Nina's neck. He stepped towards her, and tried to take it from her neck, but Fabian stood in front of her. Nina backed up slightly, worried that if he took it, they could never solve anything, and also worried that he would choke her.
"You can't do that! It's not yours." Fabian snarled, looking at Nina for a split second, and then back at Victor. "We'll be going now."
"Good, get out before I call the cops for trespassing!" Victor shrieked. Fabian grabbed Nina's hand, and they both walked out, Nina glancing at Amber before they left.
Victor knew that locket was meant for the 'Chosen One', he had seen it around Sarah before. He was sure they could still assemble the cup without it, but he wasn't sure. And he also realized Fabian had been standing right in front of the cabinet, where he kept the elixir.
They knew what was going on…
He stared back at Amber.
"Amber Millington, you know this area is prohibited for students! Go to your room, you are grounded!" Victor shouted. Amber pouted, and ran upstairs, Fabian and Nina were already gone.
Ooo, Victor knows that they know. Mysterioussss. Any who, this chapter wasn't long, but it gave lots away! Short and sweet! How many words is it? Lemme see… Kay it's still not letting me check. I don't think its past 1000, it's probably near 700-900. I hope you enjoyed!
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