Chapter 16 - Dimitri

As I hung the map on the wall Quinn and Ace stormed in to my office.

"Good your both here." I said in a hurry. "Well it seems you found something." Ace said with hope in his voice. I notice his knuckles were red and scabbed up but at least he is handling this situation a lot better then what I predicted.

"I did find something." I said with satisfaction. They both stood up straight with both their faces hardening. Now that I actually look at their faces I never realized how deadly they look when they are being serious. My thoughts were interrupted when Quinn started talking.

"Great what did you find cause all I see is a bunch of red little circles all over the place." Quinn said studying the map I had on the wall.

"Alright this is the area where Anya disappeared." I point at the little red circle on the map, "And if you look over here." I said pointing at a bunch of little red circles about 80 miles away from where Anya was taken.

"I believe just about every three months a wormhole appears right here." I said with excitement as I explained it to them.

"What makes you think they are wormholes?" Quinn asked with doubt.

"Good question Quinn, remember those weather patterns I asked you to bring to me. Well little ripples occurs here in the middle of no wheres every three months. It only last for about ten seconds that's why no one really pays any attention to it but it's the best I can do with the little information that I have. The good news is I looked at the weather pattern around the time Anya disappeared and the pattern around this area matches perfectly." I said in a hurry looking between Ace and Quinn. Ace's face dropped and all the hope disappeared.

"Three months is a long time Dimitri." Ace said desperately running his hand through his hair looking like he is about to be sick.

"I'll keep looking but I think this is our best shot to finding Anya. You have to remember guys even if we find the wormhole there is a big chance it will send us somewheres different or it might not even be a wormhole let's just hope I am right." I sighed trying not to let the doubt seep out of my voice as I explain it as best as I can.

"I thought you said it will take us to the past and I know you are right, you have to be right." Quinn said getting frustrated.

"Yes and no. It will take us to the past but more likely a different realms past and thanks it's not like I don't have any pressure." I said harshly studying my brothers faces to see if it sank in but they both looked completely lost.

I rolled my eyes, "Okay picture a little world that's just made out of candy okay. The mountains are made of ice cream, the water is made out of chocolate and the trees are made out of lollipops." I study both their faces trying not to insult their stupidity. I could tell they were both trying to picture it.

"Ok now that was an example of a different realm like a different world from ours. Now picture a world with different people and lands that are shaped and called different names that's also a different realm." I said pinching the bridge of my nose. Goodness I feel like I'm talking two children.

"Okay I think I get it... is there really a realm of candy?" Quinn asked me seriously.

"What? I don't know maybe... that's not the point Quinn! You two need to take this more seriously. If my thesis is right. Which I think I am, Anya could be in serious danger! Once we enter the wormhole there is no turning back. We could be walking right into danger and not even know it until it's to late. We need to start preparing for the worst." I could hear the anger in my voice but I didn't care. All I care about is getting Anya and coming home safely.

"You are right Dimitri we need to start preparing." Ace said sharply walking right up to me. I forgot how intimating Ace can be sometimes. I stood my ground and met his ruby red eyes.

"Thank you brother." Ace said grabbing my wrist pulling me into a hug which caught me off guard for a second. I never heard his voice sound so soft before.

I hugged him back and took a step back, "she is my sister too. You don't need to thank me." I said smiling at my brothers.

"For now we need to go back to our daily lifes and prepare for our trip. We only have two and a half months before the wormhole is suppose to appear." I said matter-of-factly.

Ace nodded his head, "Joshua said he would take care of the gym while I'm gone," Ace said sounding like his usual self.

"I passed my test so I don't have to worry about classes anymore." Quinn said happily. I know he can't wait to tell Anya.

"I for got to ask how are you and Amanda doing?" The smile immediately disappeared from his face.

"I tried to speak to her after class but she walked away from me and she wont answer any of my phone calls. I think she believes the rumors going around." Quinn said depressingly hanging his head but Aces head jolted up real fast.

"What rumors? I haven't heard anything about any rumors." Ace said coldly I could see the murderous look in his eyes as he looked at Quinn.

Quinn avoided all eye contact, "I-it's not important d-don't worry about it." Quinn said stuttering. He has been doing really good on not stuttering but his nerves gets the best of him.

"It's just rumors Ace don't stress about it and if that woman believes anything before even talking to you about it. She is ignorant and Anya would say the same thing." I said to him patting him on his back. "Well we all need some rest, it's been a long day. I am going to go lay down and try to get some sleep. I suggest you two to do the same thing." I said to my brothers cheerfully. We are one step closer to bring Anya home.

I can't help but be happy that it was all my doing and I'm proud of myself for not seeking comfort in between a womens legs. I haven't had any urges or desires to sleep with a women, Anya would be proud.

"Good night. I'll see you both in the morning." I said turning my back on my brothers and left my office heading to my room with a satisfied smile.