Hey, Butterflies! I'm back with Chapter 19! Can you all believe that there are only a few chapters left? I find that so hard to believe! Anyways, here's Chapters 19: What to Do
Disclaimer: The Secret Saturdays belongs to Jay Stephens and Cartoon Network.
Trigger Warning: Stalking is implied.
Sitting outside, I find myself in utter disbelief at how warm winter in Atlanta is compared to winter back in Seward, and the extra daylight is amazing. I wouldn't mind living out here one day. It must be nice to have a relatively warm winter. I guess the only downsides are the summer heat and the lack of resources to handle winter weather. Oh well, I've got around four more years until I have to start thinking about where I spend most of my time. Suddenly my blood runs cold. It's almost the end of December. Zak and I start public school in January. What I am I going to do? I've been so preoccupied with solving Anonymous's clues and my own problems that I completely forgot about going to public school. I put my head in my hands and feel the pressure from my head's weight pressing into my palms build.
Eventually, I get a piece of paper and a pencil from inside and start making notes of what has happened to me. I begin with being adopted and continue all the way up to now. There are a few things I am able to connect, such as everything related to Argost and WeirdWorld, but beyond that things get confusing. For example, I understand that I am not the reincarnation of Ningirama (or most likely any of the legendary people or gods) but that I have some their powers. Ningirama's powers have allowed me to keep a weak connection to all reptiles and use that connection to keep those I love safe. But I still can't figure out how my powers are supposed to be equal and opposite those of Kur's; my powers have no purpose here since Kur is gone and left Zak with powers but not Kur's soul. Still, something doesn't sit right with me. Could Kur come back? Is that what I'm meant to do? Stop Kur from coming back? Munya did mention that someone was trying to resurrect Argost.
And who even is Anonymous? They know way too much, and it genuinely terrifies me. If xe knows all that about me, I can't help but wonder what else they know. Does xe know me personally? I swear if Anonymous is actually Mom, I will have a breakdown. No, that doesn't make sense. If Mom were really trying to stay off the grid, she would not be sending me notes that are guiding me to her. So Anonymous is definitely not Mom, and it can't be Drew because she seemed so scared of Dr. Beeman's ever watching eye when we visited with her. Yet, it could be Drew. I'll keep her on my list of possible identities. Then an idea strikes me. Could Anonymous be one of the Secret Scientists?
A folded piece of paper to my left catches me by surprise. That paper was definitely not there ten minutes ago. I pick it up and take it inside. Zak sees me, and he gets the others. Once we are all together, I unfold the paper. It's another note.
Dear Miss Van Rook, December 21
I was not pleased with the results of my last note. I told you to find Dr. Grey, not send an email to the lady who you think is Dr. Grey. However, I will count it, but that is solely because you received a reply. By now, in case you haven't figured it out already, you should be able to tell that the Indigne Albright you contacted is in fact Dr. Grey. I wish you luck in convincing her to return to her old life; here is her address: 1451 Adonais Way, Atlanta, GA, 30303. When you have done so, come to the address provided below. There, we will meet.
Hraunás 75
820 EYRARBAKKI
ICELAND
Sincerely,
Anonymous
Iceland? Are you kidding me? Who the heck do I know in Iceland? Better question, how are we going to get there? Iceland gets no daylight in winter, so it's not like we can just recharge the airship as we fly. I put my head in hands, frustrated and overwhelmed. Sensing my exasperation, Fisk tells me to focus on finding Mom and bringing her back. He's right. I won't have to worry about Iceland until after I convince her to return to being Miranda Grey.
"Lily!" Doc says, and I can tell from his voice that it's not the first time he's said it. I look at him. "What do you want to do? Do you want to go find Dr. Grey now, or would you rather wait a bit?" Stars, I hadn't thought of that. We don't have a time limit anymore, but I would like to find her before the end of the year. Looking at the others and taking a minute to think, I make my decision.
Clearing my throat, I reply, "I think we should wait. It will be alarming for us to show up at Mom's place the day after I emailed her. Plus, it's the holidays, and she needs a break. Even if she's not Mom, Indigne still deserves some time off." We discuss my decision and review the pros and cons of it. Our biggest con is that Mom might skip town now that she knows I'm in Atlanta. But we decide that waiting is the best thing to do. We agree to return to Seward and come back in a few days.
Soaking up as much sunlight as we can, we fly back to Seward. No one says a word the whole flight, and I sit with Doc in the cockpit. He seems really down, and I can't say I blame him. It's the first holidays he's spent without Drew since they've been married, and it's probably a lot worse now that he knows she is working for Dr. Beeman. When we land, it's dark, so we all head inside and go to bed. It's been a long journey to this point, but it's not over yet. I just hope the riddles were as hard as it gets.
As I fall asleep with Komodo curled up beside me, I dream of what it will be like when I find Mom and when Drew is back with the Saturdays. It's a pleasant dream, and I am almost certain that I smile in my sleep.
That's the end of Chapter 19! I know it wasn't a cliffhanger, but oh well. Who do you all think Anonymous is, and how do you think they know all this? Let me know your thoughts in the reviews! Thank you all so much for reading! Don't forget to follow, favorite, and review! I love you all so much!
