Chapter Four

That day, Rufus toured me all around the caves.

The whole place was huge!

We had a kitchen, a garden, even a giant room that was empty.

I saw Josiah and Elijah hanging out in the lounge room.

Elijah waved hi at me and Josiah smiled at me.

I waved back, shyly.

At the end of the day, Rufus made pizza for me and him to share. We sat down at a table in the kitchen and ate the whole pizza!

Afterwards, Melathiah called everyone to the big empty room.

Everyone sat in a circle together.

"Now, as we all know, we have a new sister in our family. Meet Melanie. Melanie, tell us about your life," said Melathiah.

"Well," I started.

I had to think about my life.

"I was born in America. I have a mother, a father, a brother, and a sister. I'm the oldest of them all. I don't really spend much time with my family and I regret that now. I like to draw and write songs. I have brown hair, even though I colored it red. I don't really know what else to say about myself. I think my life here will be interesting and I think being immortal is gonna suck," I said.

A few people snickered at my last comment.

"Excellent. Believe me, Melanie. Being immortal is fun. I've been on this planet for about three hundred years. As for my life story, I was born here in England. I discovered this cave when I was adventuring around while I was retired and when I went home that night, I realized that there were strange dots in my eyes. Later on I discovered that was the sign for immortality. A few years afterwards, my dearest wife passed away. I was miserable. So, I came back to this cave and after many, many years, I realized I would never die. Eventually more young teenagers found my hideout and they are those who you see right before you. So now that you know about me, Elvira, tell us about yourself," said Melathiah.

"Yeah, my name is Elvira, I was born in the 1800's with my dumb big brother here, Ephraim. We too were born in America like most of us here. Though many of us here learned to speak in an American accent because British accents are annoying! Anyways, even though I have blonde hair, I do not act blonde! If you piss me off I will kill you. Just ask Ephraim here. He's a moron. I love Jeremiah. I confess. So if you take him from me I will also kill you. That's about it," she said.

Ephraim snickered and Elvira smacked him.

"Ephraim, you're turn," said Melathiah.

"Okay. My name is Ephraim. I like cheese. My sister is evil. Um…I was born in America. I'm two years older than Elvira. My best friend is Elijah and I'm bored a lot," said Ephraim.

"Yeah, my turn. My name is Jeremiah, I'm very old. I have a confession to make…I…like you a little. I'm sorry if I hurt you at all and I'm sorry for bringing you here. If you hate me, I understand. I'm sorry though. And Elvira, I don't like you any more than a sister. To tell the truth, you're kind of scary so please stay away from me. But I'm sorry Melanie and I do hope that one day, we can be good friends," he said.

I smiled.

I did already like Jeremiah as a friend. But I still had a strong feeling towards Elijah and Jeremiah.

"My turn! I'm Rufus! I'm a nerd and I think Elvira is really hot. Sorry that I'm so short and obnoxious, but I'm nice…I think. Tell me am I nice? Anyways, I like to have fun and think of new ideas for our team to use on missions. For we are, The Eight Saviors!" yelled Rufus.

"I vote we change our name to The Eight Eggheads," said Ephraim.

"No…The Eight Avengers," said Elijah.

That conversation ended when Melathiah cleared his throat and said "Next person,"

It was quiet for several moments. Then Elijah spoke.

"Hello, my name is Elijah. I do love your beautiful eyes. Um…I have a brother. I had immortality. I kill anyone who gets in my way of succeeding to be the best. I think that I am gonna pass out right now. I'm done talking," he said.

Josiah then stood up and spoke loudly and clearly.

"My name is Josiah. One day I will be the leader of this group. I will, one day, become the best in our group and be a powerful leader. All I need now is just someone to share my World of immortal strength with. May that person be you. I feel a feeling towards you I cannot describe. I feel that I may have, at last, found love through all this time I spent searching. Please join me in my dream of becoming the greatest hero ever," he said.

I was amazed by how he felt the same feelings towards me as I did him.

"Alright everyone, I think that is enough drama and confessions tonight. Be off now. I need my rest and I will see you all tomorrow," said Melathiah.

"Good-night," everyone said.

Then everyone just walked away in their own directions.

Rufus walked over to me.

So did Elvira.

She didn't look too happy.

"What the crap? How come he likes you and not me? Seriously. I loved him forever and he just likes you and he doesn't even know who you are. I'm sorry but I just can't take this," she cried.

"Hey, don't cry now. I have an idea. What if I talk to him for you. Only if you make me a deal," I said.

She listened.

"Don't be intimidating to the guys anymore, and I'll talk to him for you. Surely I have nothing to do with him. But the reason why he doesn't like you is because you have to be so…bitchy. I'm sorry but I had to say it," I said.

"You're right. Okay I promise to stop. Will you please help me?" she asked.

"Okay," I answered.