Elsewhere 2

Chapter two "Moving Day"

"What could have happened?" Bill asked. "Who knows?" Mr. Kelish chuckled as he scratched his beard. "Yeah after all the crazy that's been going on in this town anything can happen." Bill sighed.

"Sir," Another crew member said. "I say that we further investigate. "Affirmative. Tomorrow we equip ourselves properly, and explore this mystery." The boss decided.

The Thompson's doorbell rang. Andy darted down the stairs, and answered it. His two best friends, Ethan and Garret excitedly embraced him with a bro hug. Behind them were Ryan, Valerie, Jenna, and Giana.

"So how was no hot water for a whole week?" Andy asked jokingly. "Oh it was great." Valerie huffed sarcastically. "How was studying for your retake tests?" Jenna asked him insultly.

Furiously, Andy fought to go over to her, but his friends prevented him. "Where's Misty?" Garret asked looking around. "I'm here." Said Misty's low voice.

She approached them slowly as she walked down the stairs. She stood next to Andy. Her and Ethan's eyes met, like they knew what each other were thinking about.

"So did Andy behave himself Misty?" Ryan teased. Misty didn't pay any attention to him. Instead, she walked over to Ethan. "I saw you last night." Misty told him softly. "And I saw you." Ethan responded. Everyone else went silent. "Huh?" Asked Giana.

Misty gave Ethan a serious look. "The Mind Realm, how did you get in there?" Misty asked him. "I don't know." Ethan said. "I've...been appearing there a lot lately when I have PTSD attacks."

"We couldn't communicate, but did you see that green eyed man?" Misty asked him. "Yes." Ethan nodded. "I did."

"Misty what's going on?" Valerie asked. Andy quietly swayed back and forth, like he didn't want to hear Misty's story.

Misty turned and faced the curious group. Except for Jenna who was rolling her eyes.

"Last night, I had a deep vision in the Mind Realm in my sleep." She began. "I heard a voice. It was the same voice I had heard during my fight with Daruke. It told me that the shadow demon was still alive, and that the sacrifice I gave wasn't enough."

Misty then went on and explained everything else the voice had said, and everything she had seen in her vision, including the fire and twilight. She also said that the voice claimed she was chosen by the Great Shadow Spirit, and that she had to seek out the voice.

"But that makes no sense, You banished Daruke to the Land of Forgotten." Valerie argued. "Yes, but that doesn't mean he's dead." Said Misty. She pointed at Ethan and Ryan. "Your mom was the sacrifice the voice was talking about. I could only manage to get him there if I used her, but that wasn't enough. The voice also said that if not stopped, then this world and mine "will be in the clutches of Daruke"." Misty quoted.

Ethan looked at Misty. "That green eyed man we saw... you don't think that could be...?" His voice trailed fearfully. Misty nodded nervously. "Yes. I think...that Daruke can be very much alive at this moment..."

"Wait a minute, if you're the one with these powers, then how is Ethan having visions too?" Asked Ryan. "I don't know." Misty said softly. "There is so much that I don't know."

"Or maybe this was all just a dream." Jenna shrugged. Misty looked annoyed. "No, when I woke up I was having a panic attack like I experienced something real." Misty insisted. "Andy...was there."

Andy looked up like he had no idea what was going on. "What are you talking about Misty?" Andy chuckled. "You really must not be sleeping well at night. I never saw anything!"