Chapter 30
Tyrone, Destiny were in the car while the animals, Matt and the uncles were on the trailer along with the captive Bill. Along the way however, Matt was feeling extremely uncomfortable. The fact his brother was in the car with Destiny made his stomach twirl. He liked Destiny a lot, but Tyrone wanted some time with her. Stan was sitting next to Matt in the back while Hartley and Morso rode shotgun.
"What's bothering you?" asked Stan, noticing Matt's uneasy looking face.
"Nothing. I'm fine. Everything is fine. Why? Do I look worried? I'm fine. Perfectly fine." Said Matt.
"Yeah. You look and sound fine." Said Stan sarcastically.
"Oh, who am I kidding! I should have gone in the car with them. I can't leave Tyrone alone with her." Said Matt without thinking.
"I knew it! So there is something spicy going on. C'mon kid, tell me some juicy details." Said Stan.
"There isn't much to talk about. They just talk to each other and I notice the gaga eyes they make. It's so weird." Said Matt.
"Nothing weird about that. When your Tyrone's age, you'll understand." Said Stan.
"How did you do it? You know, when you or Uncle Ford starting dating?" asked Matt.
"Actually, I was the one with the ladies. I knew all the latest dance moves, the latest songs from our time, and impressing girls was a synch. Ford there wasn't so lucky. But when ever he was rejected by some girl, I would take the fall for him." Said Stan.
"You did? But you never had a girlfriend before?" asked Matt.
"When I was Tyrone's age, no. I had a TON of girls! But they all left and so did I. It wasn't until I was out in the real world that I actually did have a girlfriend, and I got married." Said Stan.
"You were married?" asked Matt with a wide mouth.
"Once. But it ended really nasty. Mostly because of me. I was involved in a lot of gangs, sneaky businesses, and other things I'm not proud of. My wife had enough of that life, and we fought and eventually we divorced. Not my proudest moment." Said Stan.
"Do you still talk to her?" asked Matt.
"I haven't spoken to her in years. I still have her picture in my wallet, but she's gone now. She remarried and had the life I never gave her. And after that, I was in the street doing other things, and that was when Ford called me. And the rest is history." Said Stan.
"You sound like you had an exciting life." Said Matt.
"It was. But if you want a piece of advice, well here's one that I learned not too long ago. Just watch Tyrone's back. If you see him get hurt, or life throws him down, look out for him. And if you ever fall or if the world beats you to a bloody pulp, then I'm sure Tyrone will do the same." Said Stan.
Matt nodded and Stan patted his head. "You guys don't worry me much. I think you two got this." Said Stan. Matt smiled at Stan's advice and took it heart from that day onward.
In the car, Destiny and Tyrone were having a lively conversation about some memories of their life, both good and bad and getting to know one another.
"… and after that, the coach ate the spicy banana and boy was he mad." Said Destiny.
"Geez you were so bad." Said Tyrone chuckling.
"Yeah I was! I was never in that pretty girl crap or anything like that. I always liked to be on the rebellious side of things and not follow any rules." Said Destiny.
"That's cool." Replied Tyrone.
"What about you? What were you into at school?" asked Destiny.
"Not much. I was home schooled most of my life so I have no happy class memories to say the least." Said Tyrone.
"Home school isn't so bad. I honestly wish I had that choice. I never really had friends at School. I was mostly left out. People only go to those who are athletic, have a good looking body, a good hairstyle and not to mention how popular you are with other classmates. It's stupid because the moment you leave high school, bam! Real life hits you hare on the floor." Said Destiny.
Tyrone nodded and rolled down his window for some fresh air. "Do you think things back home are okay?" asked Tyrone.
"I hope so. I'm sure the Mothman is taking care of things back home for us." Said Destiny.
"I hope so too." Replied Tyrone.
They both stood silent for a moment and within moments, they started to see large trees and eventually they got closer to the forest.
"We're almost home." Said Destiny cheerfully.
"You seem happy." Said Tyrone.
"I'm happy because we are going to save lives! Or at least try you know." Said Destiny.
Tyrone quickly spoke without thinking. It was now or never.
"Want to go out on a date?!" asked Tyrone.
Destiny kept driving, but she didn't say a word. Instead she turned on the radio and placed a CD in the player. The first song happened to be instrumental piano.
"If I were to say yes, where would you like to go out?" asked Destiny.
Tyrone was taken aback by Destiny's question. "Well I guess………. How about……… there's that diner in the street." Said Tyrone.
Destiny chuckled. "That old place? I was hoping Old Man McGucket's arcade." Said Destiny.
"Yeah! That place!" said Tyrone quickly. Destiny chuckled. "Sure. Once this is all over." Said Destiny.
"Wait a sec. You mean for real?" asked Tyrone.
"Yes of coarse. Once the whole thing blows over." Said Destiny.
"I was thinking sooner." Mumbled Tyrone.
"What's that?" asked Destiny.
"Sure. What ever you say." Said Tyrone. Destiny knew what she heard and she blushed a little.
"Well I suppose we can. After we deliver our friends to the Moth. Maybe he'll give us a break or something." Said Destiny.
Tyrone almost wanted to squeal, but he held himself.
In the forest, Stan and Ford presented themselves to the Mothman with the other furry creatures. Morso, Hartley and the Groke stood by his side. Tyrone, Destiny and Matt stood there watching them.
"Our nephews and their friend brought you your gifts Lord Mothman." Said Ford.
"Dude, enough with the pleasantries. I read in your journal that he's only attracted to stupid outdoor lights for pete's sake!" said Stan.
The Mothman began to laugh. "Yes. That was my entry. But that was only for disguise. In fact, Ford then wrote more about the real me later. Much later. Now, on to business." Said the Mothman.
Huck came out of the trees and hopped in front of Morso and the gang. "You guys are under arrest!" said Huck.
"No fool. They are our proxy's. Our helpers." Said the Mothman.
"Oh right! The mirror!" said Huck. Destiny shook her head. "You were the one who sent us away to do your chores." Thought Destiny.
Tyrone and Matt were both watching, seeing how things turned out. The Mothman then opened a large path into the forest and there, right in the center was a lake. A beautiful lake surrounded by trees and fireflies. It was a small clean swampy area.
"Morso, Hartley, and Groke. Summon the mirror!" commanded the Mothman.
The three creatures stood side by side to the lake and both of them closed their eyes.
The Groke placed her hands into the water and froze it. Morso and Hartley went on the ice and performed a dance. Their stomping on the ground created a strange aura of light and the lake began to shake. Morso and Hartley stepped away and the Groke stood back. In that moment, the frozen river began to break apart and a giant icy looking mirror appeared out of nowhere.
"Bring me Bill Cipher." Said the Mothman. In that instant, Huck arrived with the still frozen Bill in his arms. The Mothman then held the triangle in his hands and began to laugh.
"Bill Cipher. It's been a long time. How sad this is how we will say goodbye once again." Said the Mothman.
Bill's eye turned red with hot anger and the Mothman walked towards the mirror. "We will venture into the unknown, face Violet and fix what you did." Said the Mothman as he and Bill walked through the mirror as if it were some sort of door. And they were gone.