~~~~~~~ A few weeks later ~~~~~~
After the first attack, there were a few more like it, and not only attacks... there were abductions as well. Or, we think that they have been taken... we are not to sure. Anyway. Cammie moved in with Krystal and I, after lots of persuading ( She wanted to stay and protect all of the smaller, new ones, but we convinced her anyway.) . The villiagers only came out during the day, and there were some wierd things happening in the forest... Mysterious creatures came lurking from the place- not like the usual ones... these ones were evil- you could feel it!! Soon afterwards, The villiage became less and less visited, people stopped coming because of all of the wierd things that were happening. The wierd thing was that the attacks were mainly targeting the wizards of oaktown.... Every attack was different- there were a few more like the first, but then we came across the others... The old wizard from the pub down the way was found shivering and mutterimg about being at sea, dripping wet and his clothing, hair, eyes and even teeth had a blue tint. Another one was that girl who was always trying to get a stab at Cammie, trying to get her to react just because Cammie was better than her at everything. She was found, one frosty evening, all of her clothing was ripped, scratched up her arms, whole chunks of her straight blonde hair (that was dip-dyed pink) was ripped out of her head and her eyes were wild, like a rabid dog. some of the villagers recoiled in horror as she started foaming at the mouth and fell over, twitching slightly.
The attacks went on relentlessly, like a storm. No one trusted people anymore, and the contact between the villiagers became sparse, becuase people preferred to hole up untill they needed something-like food, water or new clothing... otherwise the villiage was empty. The only people that were brave enough to come out were either stupid, or had some sort of way to defend themselves.
Today was a one of those cold, and rainy winter days- the type of day Krystal, Cammie and I liked to make a fort of all of our pillows and blankets, huddle together and make popcorn, pizza and watch movies. It was one happier memory among many. I smiled as the first cernal of popcorn started popping, and I smacked my lips in anticipation, the heavenly combination of the salt and the warm taste of the melted butter, all on one piece of fluffy--
"Aammbber......? Heloo?"
"Hmm? What? Did I burn it??" I said, panicking for a moment after snapping back from my own little world, then let out a breath as I found that it was not, in fact, burnt.
"Dont scare me like that!!!" I glared playfully at Krystal, and she punched my arm back. "I hate you." I said mockingly.
"I hate you more." She backed up through the kitchen, preparing to take a running jump.
"I hate you most." She ran up to me, and tried tackling me but her petite figure had minimized the attack- I stumbled a but and then just put on my straight face and looked at her as she hugged my waist grinning. "I love you really" I said hugging her back and grinning.
"I love you too!" She gave me a wide grin, then let go of me, running away with a small handful of popcorn. How dare she!!!
" I wil get you back for that!!" I yelled at her.
All throughout this, cammie and cairo sweatdropped and just watched from the sidelines, looking at us wierdly. Then Cairo jumped in before I could hit Krystal with a frying pan and gave me a playful tug. She had really loosened up in the last few years. I gave another playfull glare to Krystal then said, "Well... the popcorn is ready." and with a flourish of my hands, I showed my friends the huge bowl of delicious popcorn. "Time to start the movie!!" I glanced at the window and saw that it was nearly sunset. Every time sunset came, it brought an uneasy feeling apon me- like an attack was going to happen... no.... this feeling was different. Someone was going to go missing. I could feel it. Cairo, reading my mind, looked worriedly over at me and I stold Cammie and Krystal. " I know it. One of the forest creatures are going to take someone... It is that feeling!!" Every time there was going to be a kidnapping or an attacking, one of us got a feeling, and it has been happening a lot recently...
" Are you sure??" Cammies face was one of worry...
"When have our feelings ever ben wrong?" I said grimly.
"She has a point." Krystal nodded her head slightly when, suddenly, we heard footsteps, small ones.
"Amber..."Cammie looked over at me, waiting for me to identify the person.
" Young judging by the weight and sound of the steps... smells of... Bread... Its Robbie- and he has a basket fulled to the brim with sweet breads!!" I smiled, relieved, then heard something heavy clump after the boy. Clump. Scrape. Clump. Scrape. The steps were uneven and A rasping breath matched pace with the sounds. a horrific harmony of sounds mashed together making me cry out and cover my ears, falling to the floor, The three surrounded me, now quite worried... I couldnt move- It filled me with dread and I felt the warm tears stream down my face. A small cry cut through the dusk and my eyes widened- the cold, dry air hurting my now grey eyes slightly as I heard some muffled scratching and whimpers. Then what I suspected was the basket fell to the floor. I stumbled up just as the rain started to bucket downwards, opened the door and the heavens opened. Robbies scent was mixed with an alien scent. it was... andaila- a powerful weed a wizard eats to increase their power- but if you ingested too much, you would turn into a dangerous beast- craving more and more andaila untill you were entirely beast- and could be tamed. Once the beast is tamed, it is possible that the person who tamed the beast could enslave it.
Shivering, I stumbled outside and scanned the area for him. no trace except for some small scratch marks, washing away because of the water.
"Robbie" I screamed, wet and cold, but I was determined not to shiver. "ROBBIE!!" I desperately se arched as Cammie collapsed by the bread basket, trailing her fingers on the curved wood. Cairo started to comfort Cammie, but in her battle form. She was now alert. Krystal walked over to me calmly as I whipped my head, side to side, trying to find his scent among the others. Frustratingly enough, I could find nothing. It was like he just dissappeared.
Krystal spotted the murderous look on my face and put a cold hand on my shoulder.
"We cannot find him now. it isnt safe. Wait till morning and in the mean time, come inside, I will make us some tea and then you can tell us what you sensed. Okay?" I reluctantly agreed, sensing that she was right and taking one last look, I turned slowly around desperately trying to find a trace of the little boy that brought me and my friends so much joy. Nothing.
As I walked through the neat garden, I stopped by the basket and picked it up carefully as Cairo picked up Cammie gently, and Krystal waited untill all of us were inside before walking in herself, and doublle locked the door.
As soon as I was inside, I collapsed onto the floor and shook, crying hard. Then yelled "I WILL FIND YOU ROBBIE" and loked at the now unappealing popcorn from a happier night- before that... that... Creature took my Robbie. Krystal grabbed a few of the dried herbs and boiled water and poured the mixture and water into four different cups. Cammie was shaking silently on a chair on Cairo's lap, and she was hugging Cammie hard. I took the cup from Krystals outstretched hand and I took a big gulp, not caringwether it burnt me or not.
"So what happened?" She inquired
" I smelled Robbie, and the there was a different smell from what there usually is." I paused, reluctant when Cammie nodded her head, urging me on. " It was andaila. And so he was definitely kidnapped." The three gasped, realizing just what this means- Someone was behing these attacks. But who...?
"Anything else?" Cammies voice wavered slightly as she sniffed.
"The transformatiom was full. From what I could tell, the wizard used a minor magic- otherwise the wizard would have refused the weed." I stated simply, a calm and ditermined expression had taken residence on my face, acting as a mask to hide my anger, vengance, curiosity and many more feelings.
"I intend to find out what happened to this town. and who is behind these attacks." Krystal said quietly. " I already know that Amber is with me. Cammie? Cairo?" she looked up at them with those deep brown eyes, and they nodded in aggreement. "Right."
"But how?" Cairo popped back into her origional form.
"We shall start by following one of the hooded figures."
"Aye."
"I'm in!! Lets go on another adventure!!" I said simply. "Looks like we finally have a plan." I said, a small grin lighting my face, "Hang in there Robbie- I am going to find you."
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