Chapter 10 -- Here

We all heard Austin scream and abruptly, Aries tugged on my arm and whispered, “Come with me, Regal! Austin’s in pain!” Aries and I blasted out of the room and saw Austin’s body knelt on the ground. “Austin, what happened?” I couldn’t have said more. “He’s gone…” He mumbled through his hands. “What do you mean?” Aries asked calmly. “Nate disappeared.” Lucas answered for him. “What happened here?” I asked again while Lucas took me in his arms and I caught his eyes and locked them with mine.
Lucas stared blankly into my eyes and sighed, “I got into a fight with him and then, Austin pulled me over as I was about to kill him for what he said. When, Austin was done with it, he turned to help Nate but then and there, Nate vanished and all that was left of him was his necklace.
“Austin, it’ll be okay…” Aries comforted Austin. Nothing stopped Austin from crying some more. Cobalt, Reilly, Crimson and Cascade blasted out the door. Reilly stared blank at Nate’s necklace and rushed to Austin’s other side. Cascade gasped in worry and Crimson shook her head warily. Cobalt asked, “Lucas, what happened?” I responded quicker than Lucas could’ve, “Nate disappeared into thin air…” Cobalt’s eyes widened and his eyebrow rose. “Don’t push your luck, Cobalt… He’s gone for good…” I heard Austin snarl. Cobalt rolled his eyes as Austin’s head snapped up and he scoffed, “Live on with my life without Nate?” Cobalt shrugged, “You can try…” “Maybe…” Austin considered it. Aries kissed Austin and that made him feel better. Austin grieved a bit and Reilly hugged him. Crimson showed off a smile. The search for Nate was put to a halt and the next few months brought Austin to smile again…

LUCAS ARGYLE

As months pass, people change… Take Regal and I for example; I broke up with Clementin months ago. What matters most is what happens between us. Past is presented into great ways. Austin and Aries are standing up so strong that nothing could break them. Chancler will be vacationing in Michigan for 2 weeks so he’ll be happy.
“Lucas, what’s on your mind?” Aries said one night at Regal’s place. “Life…” I replied. “Please don’t go there, Aries…” Austin mumbled. In a few months, everything will change as planned by Ms. Know-it-all, Crimson Greyson. That night as I ran home, something halted me a block away from home. A voice murmured into my ear, “Lucas…” “Who are you?” I said looking for the voice. “You had to ask…” It whispered as something choked me. “Why… am…. THIS ISN’T RIGHT!” it’s whisper turned into a growl and that something let go of me. I hyperventilated, took a deep breath and half-ran, “Home.” I breathed. I opened the door and in the living room were Reilly, Cobalt, Crimson and Cascade. “Lucas!” Cascade shrieked. I took an exasperated look at Aviatri and waved in reply.
“Why are you guys here?” I just had to ask. “Can’t we visit without alert anymore?” Reilly answered in reply. “Of course they can…” Aviatri said while stating her glare on me. It worked until my head nodded in fear. Aviatri smirked. “Lucas, what’s that?” Crimson mumbled as she eyed my right arm. I glanced at the cut and lied, “A scratch.” “Well… We gotta get going. Sorry…” Cascade hesitantly said while pulling everyone she brought with her through the door… “Cass! I have to tell --” Crimson barely said. The cut darkened and Hunter sighed, "Lucas, do you, truly, know what that is?" I nodded, "No..." Aviatri sighed from across the room. What is she up to now?