Chapter 15: Finding The Pieces

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Amber's parents were concerned about the chest as they were trying to protect it.

Mr. Caeser: Something doesn't feel right. I can feel the energy coming from it.

Mrs. Caeser: But how?

Mr. Caeser looked around the chest and found a scratch that was made by Ivan. However, they did not know it was him.

Mr. Caeser: Where did this come from? There's a scratch at the back here.

Mrs. Caeser: But if there's a scratch, then that must mean...

A black smoke started pouring out of the scratch and they started to fear for the worst. (It's weird how ghosts have fears too XD)

(School)

Class was just over and everyone started to go home.

Kira: Alright, class. Have a nice weekend.

Kira noticed Amber looking worried, so she pulled Carrie back to talk to her.

Carrie: Ow, watch the hair!

Kira: Oh, sorry. Carrie, I wanna ask something.

Carrie: Are you gonna ask about Amber?

Kira: Yeah, what's wrong? She misses her boyfriend already.

Carrie: One, not really since she visits him almost everyday. And two, something came up.

Kira: What came up?

Carrie: Apparently, Ivan had a dream/premonition that he found Aunt and Uncle Caeser in which was gone ever since they first got to Elmore.

Kira: Okay, and then?

Carrie: And then, once he told Amber, she started getting worried and kept asking questions like "Why now?", "Why would they leave without telling me?". Typical emo thoughts. All three of us have been there.

Kira: Well, true. Where did he say he found them.

Carrie: I dunno, some white void I think he said.

Kira: Well, too bad I can't help. I'm not too fond of them anyway.

Carrie: Yeah, we kinda knew you can't help.

Kira: What's that supposed to mean?

Carrie: Nothing.

Kira: Well, I hope for the best for you guys.

Carrie: Thanks.

And with that, Carrie floated out of the classroom. Before Kira was about to leave, she saw Christine still in her seat drawing something while Lexy was sleeping on her desk.

Kira: Lexy, were you sleeping the entire time?!

Lexy: Huh? No I didn't.

Kira: Nice try. Don't do it again or I'll give you detention.

Lexy: *sigh* Alright.

After Kira left the room, Lexy took her things and walked out the door, until she found Christine still on her seat.

Lexy: You not going home yet, CJ?

Christine: I wanna finish my drawing first.

Lexy: Whatcha drawing?

Christine: Well, it's kinda a bit personal.

Lexy: C'mon, you can tell me. Girl to girl.

Christine: Okay. Take a look at this.

Christine gave her phone to Lexy and it showed a picture of four wolves, two green and two purple together looking so happy at a funfair.

Lexy: Is this your family?

Christine: Yeah, but last year, my parents died in an accident. And just when I thought things couldn't get any worse, my brother went missing shortly after. Even his friends don't know where he is now. I draw this photo almost all the time just to remember that day we last took a photo together. We had so much fun at the funfair back at Florida. And it all faded away, just like that.

Lexy: Oh, I'm sorry. I never knew you...

Christine: It's alright. What happens in the past makes us who we are, right? If that never happened you won't even get to know me.

Lexy: Yeah, but your family...

Christine: Hey, it's okay. You don't need to worry about it too much. If the time comes, then I'll just accept it. We're all gonna be gone one day, right? C'mon, let's head home together.

Lexy: Okay, CJ.

As Christine was settling her stuff, Lexy was shocked by the story she just heard. She looked at the phone and examined the picture, mainly focusing on the brother. At first she was wondering why some of them were green and some of them were purple but it didn't seem to bother so much on her. What she noticed was that he had a little X scar on his left cheek and it began to question her.

Lexy: Hey, CJ. What happened to him? He's got an X-shaped scar.

Christine: Oh, it's a little accident he had. Little stubborn kid injured himself one time.

Lexy: Heh heh. It's funny how you called him kid when you guys eat kids.

Christine: Ouch, that hurts.

Lexy: Just a pun. Anyway, let's go. Here's your phone back.

(Elmore Hospital)

Amber had just reached Cato's room and saw him resting on his bed doing absolutely nothing but stare out the window.

Amber: Cato?

Cato: Hmm...Oh, hey Amber.

Amber: How're you doing?

Cato: Healing surprisingly fast. The doc said I can get out soon.

Amber: That's great. Well, Cato, I really need to talk to you.

Cato: About what?

Amber: It's about my parents.

Cato: Your parents? What about them?

Amber: Ivan had this dream where he found my parents, and it doesn't sound too much of a dream. More like it actually happened.

Cato: Okay what did he say?

Amber: He said he was in a white void and he found my parents guarding a chest. He didn't say what was in it, but it's kinda concerning.

Cato: Did he actually know what was in it?

Amber: No, he said he didn't.

Cato: That's really concerning.

Amber: Well, what do we do?

Cato: What can we do?

Amber: What do you mean "What can we do?"? Cato, these are my parents. I can't just let them go just like that. I wanna see them again.

Cato: Look, I know you love your parents and all and I respect that, but you gotta let go, Amber. We're gonna lose our loved ones someday. I lost my parents back when I was 7, I know how you feel. I know it's hard but it's better than obsessing yourself with it and just having yourself put in the wrong place. One day, I might even lose you.

Amber started blushing when she heard that sentence.

Amber: But even so, I just want to see them one last time and tell them goodbye myself, y'know? I never had a chance to say goodbye.

Cato: Me too. C'mere, it's fine.

Cato let Amber hug him to comfort her a little while. After she felt okay, Cato wanted to sleep, so she tucked him in and watch him sleep for a while before she left.

And that ends this chapter. Honestly, that argument between Cato and Amber could've been longer, but I'm too afraid to give out massive spoilers that'll come out later in the story. Same goes for Lexy and CJ's conversation. Speaking of, I tried to add some family related stuff in so that it has a bit of deeper meaning between conversations. Anyway, hope you guys enjoyed it. Comment down below on what you think. I'll see you guys in the next chapter. Peace out!