Taken

After dinner, Tyler sits in the other room playing his video game. Emma walks in.

“What was it you wanted to talk about?” she asks.

Tyler stops playing and puts the controller down. “Okay, but like before, keep it a secret,” he says. “You, Calem, and I are going back to the beach to find Acrilla, and help rescue Aqua and Donnie.”

“What?” Emma shuts. Tyler shushes her. He checks by the door to make sure their parents didn’t hear.

“But you heard what Titan said,” Emma whispers. “We can’t fight the fishermen. And Captain Samuel is dangerous.”

“I know,” Tyer says. “I feel like I’m getting the same lecture, but we have to help.” Emma also looks to see if the hallway is clear.

“I want to go back with you,” she says. “After mom and dad go to sleep?”

“Yes,” Tyler says. “Meet me outside with your bike. I’ll tell Calem to meet up with us so we can get to the beach, the same time Acrilla usually comes up to shore.”