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Chapter 16 – Family Crisis

Dwayne left only a few hours ago. Dark was going to attempt retrieve the journal. I chew Dwayne's ear, to make sure that it was going to be that way. I was not having my brother try anything that risky. Getting himself caught would not only expose himself. There was not telling what Noel uncle would do to him. As an add bonus, Noel was on my side. She would not want him, to take such a chance. She cared for him so much. It would break her hear, if something would to happen to him.

Dwayne reassures the both of us that he would not. He would let Dark do all of the work. He would not be involved, in any way.

The two of us just sat there. We did not say a word. There was silence in the room. It could be that, we were feeling tense. We both were praying that Dark would make it in and out quick. He would not set off the alarm that would announce his presents.

The silence became broken, when my grandmother called up, "Erin, Dwayne, Noel, I need to talk to you"

Noel jumped at this request. The fact, Dwayne was not here made her nervous. She had now, come to the fear that Dwayne would be in trouble. He left the house, without telling his grandparents. He was ground for sure. There was an overwhelming feeling of guilt, in her heart.

I waved my hand, to reassure her. I went to the top of the stairs. I saw my grandma at the bottom. "What is it grandma" I responded to her

"Me and your grandpa, have something to discuss with you. So, come on down here"

"All right," I answered her. I began to head down the stairs. However, Noel rushed over and grabbed me. She began to pull me away.

"What" I asked

"What is your grandmother going to say?"

"I don't know. Probably, she going to mention, what was discuss downstairs" I replied to her question

"No, no" she stated, "what she going to say, when she found out that Dwayne is not here"

Before I had a chance to answer, my grandma had come up the stairs. As she reached the top step, Noel's last question caught her ear. With that, there was combination of fear and anger. Fear of not knowing where her grandson was. It also annoyed that, none of the three came and told her.

"Where is your brother?" she demanded

I took a deep breath. "He and Dark went to pull a theft"

"What? We did not sent out a warning letter," said grandma "where? What are they planning to steal?"

"It was all my idea," Noel spoke out. She went in between my grandma and me. Therefore, my grandmother focus would be on her. Any sort of blame, would be on her solely.

She explained everything. How she believes that an artwork was behinds, her uncle's actions. There might be a clue, as to what the artwork might be. Dwayne offer to get it, for her. She did not have to risk her uncle getting his hands on her.

Noel was shaking, at this point. Due to the nervous tension, Noel legs began vibrate. If she continues anymore, she looses her balance. It was all due to the tension.

"Grandma" I intruded "I know, what you must be thinking. If there is any remote truth to, what she says. We can put an end to all of this. This could be the last few times; Dwayne would have to do this, no more of this."

"I see" grandma replied, "Well, let me go talk to your grandfather. This certainly could lead to an end to all of this. We have to get a handle on this. It would save everyone of further pain"

"Thank you" I asked her

"Still, I do not approve of your actions" grandmother said, "you and your brother are in serious trouble. When he gets back, we will talk about your punishment"

Once my grandma left, I take a deep sigh. I glance over at Noel. I made a gesture with my head.

"Come on, let's go to bed"

"Are you sure? Should not we still wait for Dwayne?" Noel asked

"He will be fine. Besides, he would not want you to worry. He would want you to get some sleep," I told her

The two of us, headed to bed. It was had about an hour had pass. It was all quiet, while we slept. Not a sound could be heard. Then, all the sudden I woke up. I shot up from the top of the bed. Wide eyed and breathing heavily, I place my head in my hands. In addition, I was shaking. This all because I saw, what Dark and Dwayne might be experiencing. I cannot understand. Why am I seeing all of this? This is not the first time. I dreamed of the world that Dark and Dwayne was involved in. In addition, it was on a personal level. It started to freak me out.

Noel came over to me. She places a hand on my shoulder. "What is wrong, Erin" she asked "Did you have a bad dream"

"I don't know how to explain it," I told her

"What?"

I began to pace around the room. Trying some sense of clam, however, thinking about what has been happening lately. It kept me on edge. "What is going with you, Erin" ask Noel, "you seem rather tense"

"I am sorry, Noel" I said, "I am trying just to figure out, why I am having these experiences"

"Then, let me help you" Noel said, as came over and took my hand.

"Then, let's go" I told her

"Go," she repeated "go where"

"To your uncle's" I told her, "If my dream is true, Dwayne and Dark are in some real danger"

Noel's eye widen. She was filling up with fear. Even if, she had no idea what was going on. It was clear, what was a stake. She nodded her head. Then, we both grabbed our shoes and coats. We were heading on our way. I prayed that were no two late.

TP

The top floor of the apartment building was pitch-black. It seems that not a single soul was there. Dwayne slowly and quietly enters into the living room. He looked around; make sure that there was no one else there.

"It seem that the coast is clear," said Dwayne

"Dwayne, are you sure about this? If Erin found out that you…," said the voice of Dark. Despite the advice that I give him, he chose the take the task on his own. Apparently, Dwayne felt that since Noel was the person in trouble.

"She wouldn't. If we do not tell her"

"Dwayne"

"Dark, look, I understand the risk. However, this is something, I have to do this"

"For, what, Noel, she understand the danger. Hell, she is the one, who told you the risk of being involved. She would not blame to you, if you sit this one out.

"No, I have to this"

Just then, there was sudden noise. It sounds as footstep. They were coming towards the room. He was in trouble, now. Dwayne heart started to flatter. Beads of sweat began to form along his brow.

"Dwayne, hide"

He did not move. Not even an inch. It was as if his feet were glue to the floor. Either he was so terrified, that he could not slip away. Something was holding him there. Either way, the timing could not be worse. The door handle started to jiggle. Someone was going to catch him.

"Dwayne" Dark shouted

The door opened. A figure stood in the the doorway. The man did not move a muscle. Either, the person was surprised. On the other hand, he could be expecting there to be a thief.

"Well, well, you must be the Legendary Phantom Thief," said the man in the doorway

"Pretty perceptive, you have been following me closely" Dark spoke in Dwayne's place

"Dark, what the hell are you doing" Dwayne practically screaming

"Shut up"

The man continues into the room. Dark try to take a step back. He realizes that he could not. There was a magical forces was in place. He began to think that, it was a brilliant idea. That he switch with Dwayne. With a lack of able to move, it would be all over. Now, at least, Dark could buy some time. To find a way out, alternatively, to prevent any further of having the family secret discovered.