Descending into darkness part 5
PS: "" means person is thinking.
Bob made his way up from the kit's sector, through the energy park and into the principle office. He hoped that Phong would have more information on Matrix's condition, than he'd been able to find last night.
Stifling a yawn Bob, walked up the steps and into the main office. A young binome guard greeted him as he strode past. "I need to speak with Phong " Bob said putting pleasantries aside, and cutting off the guards welcome.
"Aggh Bob, what troubles you my son..?" Phong asked as the doors to his office opened to reveal the concerned face, of the young guardian.
" Matrix is blind.." he blurted out. Hoping, that Phong would have a good answer to this.
'Oh dear...oh dear...dear" the old sprite muttered to himself.
"Phong, waht's going on here , what's happening to Enzo..?"
"When I examined Enzo's eyes I told you it would be at least two seconds before we would knw for sure...but.." he stopped shaking his head in worry. "To loose his sight so fast.."
"Phong..?"
"This is bad Bob ...very bad"
( I couldn't help myself)
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Bob cracked open the door of his apartment, poking his head in and checking to see if the coast was clear.
no one there. Good... He quickly darted in side. Closed the door, and stalking into the kitchen., setting the groceries down.
what am I going to tell Matrix and AndAIa...?Bob asked himself, absently shoving food into the fridge.
Suddenly a vid window popped up in front of his face.
"Dot !!" He yelped, dropping a can off energy mix.
"Sorry to bother you Bob, but have you seen Matrix..?" she asked, giving him a worried look.
"Ahhh..." Bob bent down grabbing the can, and turning what he hoped looked like, nonchalantly back to the pile of groceries. "N..no no I haven't ...I think he and AndrAIa are spending some time together.....er..somewhere.."
"I've been Viding his apartment all minute... I wish I knew where he was. Bob I'm worried about him."
Bob, ground his teeth, he was glad his back was to her. He was a terrible liar, and he was sure if she saw his face fight now, his eyes would have given him away.
"Ya Dot, I am too. But you know Matrix, he'll come around." Bob's eyes darted to the hallway. He could hear his bedroom door opening.
"Um.. Dot I'm sorry to cut you off but I really got to go... bye.."
"Bob,wai.." with a quick tap the vid window disappeared, and Bob turned to face AndrAIa, leading an unamused Matrix in behind her.
"Bob, who are you talking to?" She asked.
"That was Dot," Bob mumbled.
"What..! You didn't say anything did you..?" Matrix cried, looking in Bob's general direction.
"No.." Bob sighed hanging his head " no ...I didn't. She's very worried about you though.."
"I'll be fine... in a few minutes it'll be like it never happened." He stated sitting down at the table.
Bob, swayed slightly, clutching the kitchen counter for support. He felt like he was going to be physically ill any moment.
""oh Enzo...""
AndrAIa must have noticed how pale the small guardian had gone for she got up and put a hand on his shoulder.
"Bob...are you ok..?" she gave him a concerned look, Bob found hard to hold.
Ya..I.. I'm fine" he muttered ducking his head. "Dot ,just surprised me that's all"
AndrAIA didn't look entirely convinced.
"You look pale.." she pressed.
"I have a bit of a headache.." he lied. She gave him a look that clearly said she didn't believe a word.
"Ok..ok..." He sighed. " It's s just.....I lied to her.. And.....ya. " he watched her give him a sympathetic look, knew she was sorry that he'd had to lie to Dot to keep their secret safe. He just wished that he could tell her everthing.......but not here.....not yet.
"So are we all set for dinner?" He smiled, putting on a false cheerfulness, he knew she wasn't buying. But thankfully she didn't pursue the issue.
"Ya, bout time, I'm starved. " Matrix growled, in an almost friendly manner. "At least I can still eat being blind."
"Really Sparky, how could you miss such a large target.." AndrAIa teased.
"Har har, very cute..eh Bob.......Bob..?"
The blues sprite seemed to be off in his own world again.
"Bob..?"
"Huh..?"
"Are you ready for dinner..?"
"Ya.......ya let's eat.." he nodded slowly.
To Be Continued...............