HI EVERYONE! I have come back from the dead, no, lie, but almost, I have had the exam period of the university, it is similar to death, but it is not the same. Anyway, I'm sorry it took so long to publish but from now on I hope to do it more often. I will try to publish another chapter for this week since I am going on a trip and I have to reward you for the delay. Hopefully this summer I will post more often.
I hope that all the studies go very well and you can enjoy the summer. Enjoy the chapter
Chapter 44
Dante's POV
It was a bit difficult to hide Lok from his vacation, he did not like it when he woke him up at six in the morning without any explanation, he was still angry with me, but at least he did not attack me again. When Lok went down to the kitchen he was still very much asleep, he looked like a zombie, he wore sports shoes untied, his hair dishevelled, including his tails and he had badly buttoned his shirt. Breakfast what we gave him without caring what it was, luckily for him I did not allow Cherit to give him anything strange.
-Can you know why we woke up so early?-Lok yawned very adorable, showing his little fangs and bending his tongue like a cat while making a small moan.
-We are going on a trip. Prepare the suitcase, you have 10 minutes before the taxi arrives.
Zhalia said in a tone that suggested that she did not want any more questions. Lok got up protesting under his breath.
-Zhalia, sometimes you're scared.
-All right. You should also pack your suitcase.
-First, do not send me as if I were a child, and second, I did its last night.
Zhalia smiled as she drank some of her coffee. When we finished breakfast, Zhalia and I finished making sure we took everything for the flight, passports, ID, plane tickets and the corresponding money, Cherit helped Lok to finish his luggage, both went down to meet us. I was amused to note that Cherit had not only helped him with his luggage but had also arranged a little to make him look freshly lifted. We got into the taxi and picked up Sophie at home, she looked refreshed and fresh and luckily for everyone, in a good mood. The trip to the airport was relatively quiet, Lok asked several times that where we were going, we got him to shut up after everyone, including the taxi driver, looked at him with a murderous look that left him pale.
Lok asked again at the airport, Sophie oversaw keeping him busy while we took care of the bags.
-Dante- Zhalia pressed the bridge of her nose with two fingers to keep calm- Please tell me you've brought something to keep quiet and quiet.- Said Zhalia emphasizing "quiet".
-Doubt offends Zhalia, of course I brought something, now I will take it.
- How will you do it?, I do not think I'll take it voluntarily.
-Who said you're going to ask permission?
-And then it's me that is scary.
When we finished fixing the suitcases we went back with the boys, it seemed that they were having a good time, Sophie seemed to be laughing, it turned out that Lok was telling him everything he had done yesterday after having a cup of coffee, including doing the life impossible to Zhalia, although he did not seem to notice that last part.
I proposed to go for a drink while we waited for the flight, obviously Lok asked again where we were going, desperate of his insistence I lied to him with something I knew he would shut up.
-Lok, we're on a classified mission, I'm the only one who knows where we're going and it's important, and that's it.
Kindly give him his tea, flavoured with a sedative, but he did not have to know the last part. Before the time came to board Lok was a zombie again, zombie we had to drag around the airport, but luckily, I was so sleepy that I had no idea where we were taking it. My seat was next to Lok's so I could control it, although it was not necessary, he fell asleep before the plane started engines.
Dante's POV end
Zhalia's POV
My seat was on the opposite side of Lok and Dante, I was amused to see the looks that all the flight attendants sent them, although it is normal, it is very unusual to see a vampire with a puppy, probably think that he was kidnapping him or Lok's life was in danger, other attendees just stared at Lok sleeping, like some passengers, and no wonder, Lok is adorable when he sleeps.
Dante woke up Lok when we landed and took him off the plane before he could process what was going on, we retrieved the suitcases and at that moment, Lok saw an advertising sign for a restaurant, in Irish, it was very funny, Lok looked at the poster, he looked at Dante, back at the sign, and Dante, like that four or five times while we listened to the gears in his head, when he finished processing what happened his tails moved wildly, his whiskers emitted small sparks, on his face appeared a huge smile and his eyes widened.
-We are in Ireland!
People looked at us when Lok screamed and threw himself at Dante's neck giving him a hug while telling him to forgive him yesterday's joke, to drug him, as he supposed he had done, and all the jokes he made in life. Dante rolled his eyes as he tried to control Lok's frenzy, the sparks in his whiskers were small, but even so it was not good to show them in public, besides, the small cramps he transmitted every time we touched him.
Once we recovered all the bags we left the small airport and started walking along a path to the bus stop, I had to admit that Ireland was beautiful, everything was green fields full of flowers and birds, and a clean and very refreshing air was very relaxing. Dante was in the head consulting a map to be sure of where we had to go and what to take to get to the hotel and leave the suitcases.
-Dante, what line do we have to take to get to the hotel? -Asked Sophie approaching him to see the map.
-I'm not sure…
-Wait, hotel?
We all looked at Lok all at once, his Irish accent was really marked, that is, he had always been there, but he was subtle, and suddenly, BOOM!, he had installed himself in an amazing and very, very marked way.
-This..., -Dante was processing- Yes, hotel.-Finally answered. Lok smiled even more and that was difficult.
-We do not need any hotel.
- Not? - Sophie answered something edge- And where do you suggest we sleep?
-In my house- Lok answered without losing his smile- We are in County Kerry, I am from here, the house where I grew up is a bit far, but it will be a pleasant walk. And by the way- Lok approached Dante and took the map from him- the best way to see Ireland is getting lost, besides, I know this county like the back of my hand, we will not need a map.
Dante could not help but smile at Lok's enthusiasm, retrieved the map and saved it.
-I prefer to have insurance, just in case.
Lok made a very brief pout, recovered his smile and guided us in the direction of his house, it seemed that nothing could make Lok sad today, I would never admit it, but seeing how happy he was made it worth the torture of the previous day. We were all very excited about the holidays and every time Lok talked about the places we had to visit more we were excited. The ride was very enjoyable as Lok told us it would be and Cherit could afford to fly free.
-This is incredible- Sophie said very animated- I think I had never seen so green boil. Live to whom it must have been wonderful, far from civilization.
-Yes..., I missed him- Lok said a little sad- He had not been able to come for many years.
-Come on, come on! No sadness, -said Cherit.- We're on vacation.
-Cherit is right- Dante said- Although we should hurry, it seems that a storm is approaching.
-In addition, the sooner we get there before we can eat.- I said, accelerating my step.
-Speaking of food ..., we should ask for something, I have not been in my house for years, I do not think there is food there.
-I'm fine, I just want to eat something.
With that we continue walking faster now just when it started to rain.
Zhalia's POV end
Third person
While the Huntik team began their vacations, in Vienna, the Organization was planning how to ruin them. In one of the rooms of an old library, three agents of the Organization waited for their superior to arrive with the instructions, one of them waiting sitting in one of the chairs of the huge wooden table in the centre of the room, relaxing, stretching his legs on the table, the second sat watching indifferently, while his companion watched the nervous place, while brushing his long blonde hair to calm down.
Claus approached in silence, the three were startled when they noticed his presence, the nervous blond already tensed enough, the library was poorly lit and the shadows that were projected on the face of Claus highlighted his cadaverous features and his pale skin, the monocle he wore it and his shoulder-length white hair (despite the bald spot on the top) marked him as a zombie.
-I regret the wait- Claus smiled holding him even more sinister-I was distilling some stinky ingredients for potions.- While apologizing, he approached a smaller table in one of the corners of the room.- I was told that we would receive instructions from a certain visitor.
His gaze went to a real human skull, he took it with a hand raising it by the skull causing the jaw to open, without paying attention to the looks of the agents introduced a finger in one of the basins causing the jaw to break and he fell, the agents instinctively recoiled as they watched the dozens of worms leave scattered. Claus kept digging into the basin until he extracted a small metallic beetle smiling with satisfaction.
- I present to my last creation - Claus proudly showed them the little beetle - I have formed it from the giant snake ice poison, combined with a few spells and a little of my magic. I call it total calm.
-And what do you do? - Asked one of the agents now full of curiosity after the explanation.
- Look for a target and when he catches him suctions his ability to use powers. Even Dante Vale would be empty.
The agents shared a look of complicity while smiling satisfied with the explanation. A bell rang and Claus's smile widened.
-Well, the guest of honour.
Claus opened the door showing Rassimof, serious and erect, as he entered the face of Claus took a smiley and spooky.
-I hope I did not make you wait long.
Third person end
Dante's POV
We finally got to Lok's house, we all got a surprise, it was a very nice house, it looked like a movie, a huge house with two floors in the middle of nowhere, only with a few neighbours that were even far away, it had the roof of blue tiles, many windows, a chimney, in the entrance there were some small stairs that led to a wooden door. I had only seen the front of the house and I realized that Sophie was right, it must have been wonderful to live here.
-Home Sweet Home.
Lok said taking out a key from under a stone next to the door, once opened he let us through, he created that we were all impressed with the interior, as soon as we entered there was a living room with three armchairs, a coffee table and a fireplace, there were several bookstores and shelves decorated with reminders and photos. From the position I was in I could see the kitchen, it was large, it looked rustic, but quite modern. In front of me there was a corridor and next to some stairs.
-The rooms are up, there are five so each one can take one.
Lok led us down the stairs and gave us a room to each, each room had a double bed, a fairly large closet, a decent sized single bathroom, a bedside table and a desk with its corresponding chair, plus from a window that showed the back garden of the house and the forest that was next. Lok we all a couple of towels and a set of sheets.
-My room is the one at the end of the hall.
Lok let us settle while he ordered some pizzas and connected the water and the light. When I finished installing myself, I went out into the hall and did not ask to avoid looking at the only empty room, I deduced that it was Ethon's room and Lok preferred to keep it closed. Shaking the thoughts, I went down with a smile for Lok, I was in the kitchen setting the table, before entering there was a photo that caught my attention in one of the shelves and I could not help but approach and take it.
The photo had been taken while the members were not looking. A woman with long blond hair, blue eyes, wearing a light blue blouse, had blue wings, big and beautiful, in her arms ... there was a little ball of tiny hair with two wings, his eyes were closed covered a little for his blond hair, and his head resting on the chest of the woman looking at the camera, he was sucking the big toe of one of his little hands enjoying the protective embrace of his mother. The look of love with which she looked at his son reflected how much she loved him. I could not help but smile when I noticed that Lok's tails and wings were too big for that little body.
-Dante what are you looking? - Sophie asked approaching me with Zhalia and Cherit hot on her heels.
-A baby Lok.
The girls showed a lot of interest suddenly and came to look.
-What a cute!, is a little ball of adorable hair.
-The woman in the photo ... - Zhalia commented sadly.
-It must have been his mother ... -I answered as sad as Zhalia
- Her name was Sandra.
We all turned to see Lok, smiling, but it was a sad smile, he approached us and took the picture of my hands, I contemplate it for a moment before putting it back in its place.
-It died a couple of days after taking that picture, dad said it was wonderful, I would have liked to meet her. It's the only picture I have with her.
Nobody knew what to say, we could not avoid looking at him sadly, Lok did not tell us what happened to his mother, only that she died. I wanted to say something to make him feel better but I could not think of anything, luckily someone rang the bell and Lok went to see him. I looked at the picture once more and went to the kitchen telling the others to follow me, Lok came in smiling and wagging his tails carrying three boxes of pizza.
-I hope you like it, I ordered a barbecue, a pepperoni and a seafood one.
While we ate the storm worsened, the boys were disappointed by not being able to go out for a walk around, even so, they sat on the porch at the back, had a wooden swing bench and several blankets, when they got bored they went in and Lok lit the fireplace, after cancelling the reservation at the hotel and fixing my affairs, we spent the time playing board games, everything very quiet. It was a very pleasant feeling. Lok was very happy, Sophie and Zhalia did not argue at any time, Cherit was delighted with everything and I admit that I too, despite having to do some work if it seemed like a real vacation. For five days we could relax and enjoy some tranquillity and normalcy.
Dante's POV end
Third person
Rassimof had settled into one of the chairs, Claus had sat across from him to discuss the new mission.
-This mission is very important, the Professor believed that he should come personally.
-Sure,- Claus said distrustfully. -I have an idea, Mr. Rassimof, a young agent, a protege of mine, she's very good at infiltrating herself, and she'll do a perfect job.
Third person end
Sophie's POV
As we are the tranquility and happiness of our vacation did not last long, someone knocked on the door and Lok opened something strange, froze for a few seconds somewhat perplexed.
-Scarlet?
As soon as I heard the name I knew two things, that it would ruin our much-needed vacations, and that it brought problems.
Sophie's POV end