Chapter 18
Matt's mind went all over the place as Bubbles kept on taking everyone down the road. He was hoping that the Groke was there in North Planes and not close to Hillsboro. This was the last thing he wanted. Tyrone sat in front of him, and all Matt could do at the moment was to place his head on Tyrone's back.
"Something up?" Asked Tyrone.
Matt didn't answer. He just closed his eyes. Tyrone thought for a moment that perhaps Matt was exhausted from the trip. As Bubbles made his way to the McDonalds at North Planes, they all found a large trail in the snow.
"Look everyone! Footprints! The Groke was here!" Said Destiny.
"The question is where did she go from here?" Asked Tyrone.
"Judging from this trail, she might have gone to Hillsboro. Mt.Hood is practically on the other side of Portland." Said Morso.
Matt felt a sting in his chest. He tried not to show how panicky he was.
"Well, I'm sure we can follow her. But we do need to rest first. We haven't really stopped since this morning." Said Tyrone.
"But she is close guys!" Said Morso.
"Perhaps a little longer and see how far the trail leads." Said Destiny.
"NO!" Screamed Matt out of the blue.
Destiny and Tyrone jumped and Morso hid behind Bubbles,who was also startled by Matt's sudden outburst.
"Matt, what's wrong?" Asked Tyrone.
Matt hesitated to speak and put his hands together nervously.
"Are you sure we need to go to Hillsboro?" Asked Matt.
"The trail leads us there. I think so." Said Tyrone, observing Matt carefully. Tyrone got an idea as to why Matt was a little nervous. Hillsboro was where Matt came from, before living with Tyrone.
He put his hand on Matt's shoulder and squeezed it gently.
"We are not staying there. We are just passing through." Said Tyrone.
Destiny on the other hand did not know what was going on. But she had a feeling this had something to do with Matt's past. Morso had no idea what was going on, so he got on Bubbles and hurried everyone.
"C'mon you guys. No time to be crybabies. Let's go!" He said aloud.
Tyrone and Matt got on Bubbles and Destiny went to observe the tracks.
"It looks like she was here the whole time. Brilliant." Said Destiny with hope.
Tyrone cheered. "Once we get her, we can all go home!" He cried with enthusiasm, hoping Matt might cheer up too.
