OMGs I'm slowly getting over writers block! Slowly, but I managed to get this chapter done and I must say I'm rather proud with how it turned out. Better than I expected, my thoughts just suddenly began to flow, and I wouldn't go to sleep until I finished this chapter! So here you go enjoy while I get some much wanted sleep!
Part 5- Check Out, Kidnapped!
"Mom can we get out of this place?!" Zak whined to his mother who was looking out the window. She looked to her boy and smiled her fake little smile. Zak bit his tongue and looked away, this sucked. She never smiled a real smile while looking at him. "I really don't like it here it makes me claustrophobic."
Lie. That was a total lie, he never had major issues with close spaces or at least not to hyperventilation sort of issue. Though he really did want to get out of here, he wanted to fly with Zon, give Komodo the treats he didn't give the dragon while he was unconscious, and roughhouse with Fiskerton and Celestic maybe even play a few video games with Doyle while the ex merc was around.
Isabel was still here too, her flight had been canceled much to her disdain, but apparently a tropical storm was brewing and heading for the only city near her village with an airport. But Zak didn't mind he could talk to her when the rest of the family was out, the reason being there'd been sightings of some huge bird that'd carry away cows in a near by village that just bordered the large city. Zak was a little miffed he couldn't go but as long as his family didn't worry about him and they were safe…that's all that really mattered.
Right now though the creature hadn't been sighted in some time letting the rest of the family to be able to stay with their injured family member. The family had found it odd that the creature had just disappeared with no more sightings. Everyone found this odd except for Zak and Isabel who'd discussed it when the others had went to take a look around one last time.
They both found it odd that'd it'd just disappear and Zak had even mentioned the creature in his head. How similar the two beings were to each other. And to top off their suspicion Zak hadn't heard from the creature feeding off of him in some time. Isabel mentioned some folk lore about a beast called a Spacial Guardian who'd betrayed the Celestial Envoy and Temporal Keeper long, long ago. Zak and Isabel had both tried to ask the two creatures about it, yet both seemed reluctant to speak.
He let out a whiney groan and fell back on the pillow arms crossed and brought roughly to his chest. Much to his displeasure such an action knocked the air right out of his lungs. Isabel who'd entered the room a few moments before holding the sleeping forms of Celestic and Temoria, giggled and walked over to Zak's bedside. Drew smiled at the girl her gaze drifting back outside, once more Doc was at a 'meeting'.
"Zak Saturday." His head snapped over to the door to see a nurse glancing from her clipboard to the boy. "The doctor says you're all clear and you can checkout anytime now!" She smiled warmly before turning around and exiting the door, unbeknown to the five beings in the room a wicked grin crossed her face.
The teen pumped his fists up into the air and gave a victorious yell. "Boo yeah! Let's check out right now!" He tore off the blankets and stood up on the bed. He blinked a few times when his mother face palmed and laughed, the teen blinked a few more times as he felt the blood rush to his cheeks when he realized one important detail. He was still in his hospital attire, consciously he glanced at Isabel.
The girl had both a awakened and dazed Celestial Envoy and Temporal Keeper covering her face. He quickly plopped back down and covered himself with the blanket. "Mom were are my cloths?!" He frantically asked as he pulled covers over his head .
"What's with the sudden awakening?" Zak heard Celestic's voice whine softly. "And why is there a lump in Zak's bed? What cha doing Cryptid Tamer?" Zak's blush only worsened, Celestic would laugh all of his tails off if he knew what Zak the 'mighty' Cryptid Tamer had just done and in front of a girl too!
"Uh y'know just checking out the thread count." Zak said pulling the covers off of his head and tucking them tightly around his waist and legs. Suddenly his own attire was placed on the bed.
"Here you go kiddo," Drew smiled, and placed a kiss on Zak's forehead. He grimaced but still grinned and leaned forward to pick up his cloths.
Not chancing it he wrapped the blanket around himself and scurried off to the bathroom. It didn't take too long for the now fully covered teen to come out of the bathroom stretching. By this time Celestic and Temoria were setting on Zak's bed chatting away, each seemed to have quite a lot to talk about. Isabel was slinging her pack over her shoulder and Drew was heading for the door.
He grinned and ran after them as they walked out, Celestic and Temoria both flying after them. He was fidgety and excited as they walked down the hallway. He almost broke into a run as the front counter came into view, his sapphire orbs sparkling happily. He was the first to reach the counter.
"Zak Saturday!" He said hopping up and down. "I'm ready to get out of here!" He tapped the table repeatedly and looked every which away for the nurse that operated the front counter. Before Drew could drag her boy backwards and scold him the teen stumbled backward knocking into Isabel. "Whoa lady don't pop up like that! You about sent me back to my room for cardiac arrest!" He didn't get a reply as Drew took over standing in front of the counter.
"Drew Saturday, Zak's mother, I'm here to fill out the paper for his release."
"Alright Mrs. Saturday just fill out these papers and you can all head out!" The same nurse from before said warmly as she handed Drew the papers.
"Whoa boy," Drew said scratching her head. "I don't remember ever having to fill out this much."
"Oh well there's a table and chair right over there, you're welcome to sit down and use it." Nodding Drew continued to look over the paper, for a moment her blue gaze shifted to the two kids and two spirits.
"You four should probably sit in the waiting room." The nurse looked from Drew to the kids and spirits, the same smile on her face.
"How about the kids come with me and get some candy, we have sugar free lollipops." Drew nodded before heading off.
"Lollipops?" Temoria asked confused. Celestic grabbed her paw and smiled.
"They're these sweet candies that look like dew drops taste like fruits!" Celestic said excitedly. "They taste really good!" The Keeper's eyes sparkled and a smile appeared on her face.
"I'd very much like to try one!" She said happily, her gaze shifting to Zak and Isabel. "Can we?" Zak scratched the back of his head he looked at Isabel who giggled at the Keeper of Time.
"Sure, I could go for some sort of candy, better than the hospital's jank food." The woman opened the door and ushered the kids in. They followed her through various hallways, the two human children lagged behind allowing the spirits to get just behind the nurse. Both chatted away excitedly, Celestic explained various new things to Temoria who listened in child like awe.
Zak leaned his head over to Isabel's so he could whisper to her. "This seem fishy to you?" His reply was a nod and her own head ventured closer to his.
"Yeah, I could've sworn I saw a jar of lollipops on the desk behind the window….where is she taking us?"
"I dunno, but I have a feeling it can't be good." Zak whispered back. The two teens knocked into the spirits they hadn't noticed that the three ahead of them had stopped. The nurse turned.
"Here we are kids!" She said in a rather cheesy voice, motioning to the door. "Just go right inside and you'll receive you're lollipops!" Zak rolled his eyes and stepped forward.
"Uh yeah," Zak said eyeing her as he walked towards the door. "I guess I'll go and get the 'lollipops'." He wasn't walking in there no way! But he'd play along. What he didn't expect was what happened next, as soon as he opened the door, a claw like thing shot out and grabbed a hold of him. Three more shot out and grabbed a hold of his companions. Each struggled against the devices but none could break through.
"And this is why I hate hospitals!" Zak growled as they were drug into the room the door slamming behind them.
OH snap! They've all been kidnapped! But by whom? And who is that weird nurse? Could she be working for someone? Well stay tuned for the next chapter!