Chapter 11

It was already midday and only one car could be seen on the road. It was a narrow road and a dense forest on both sides. From time to time people inside the car could hear animals howling.

Crystal had one hand on the steering while the other was supporting her head her red hair tied in a pony tail. She had a green crop top with badass written on it, a denim jeans and a combat boots. Lukas was besides her, he had his eyes closed and was leaning on the seat. He had light blue button down with black slacks and brown boots.

Elina was sitting behind them, she had a leather jacket with a white shirt inside, black jeans and a pair of black wellington boots. She was looking out of her window, but unlike the other times she looked troubled. She could not put her finger on it but her instinct gave her a weird feeling.

' Is it just me or do you feel something amiss too Lizzy? ' Elina asked frowning

' I feel like someone is spying on us but they do not have a bad intention. '

' Spying? It can't be Harvey's people or they would have already came out to kill us not to mention they can't find us. But if not them who else would be keeping eye on us? '

' I don't know but find out I am getting on edge because of it. ' Lizzy growled, she did not like this unknown threat.

Elina squinted her eyes a green light flashing in her deep dark blue eyes. She then relaxed and smiled ' Alright then I will try my new powers. '

" Crystal " She gave a smile to her attarcting her attention.

" Wait not that smile. That smile is the indication of someone getting trouble. " Crystal spoke as if she was worried but no one would miss the anticipating look on her face.

" Look? What look? " Lukas opened his eyes he looked at both of them. His ears perked up, even though he did not know what is going to happen yet anything is better than this depressed feeling.

" Someone is following us " Elina said while shifting in the middle of the back seat both of her hands were now on the both the seats in front.

" You mean to say we get to have some fun " Crystal said excited

" Or we can have some exercise " Lukas said cracking his knuckles.

Elina leaned back into the seat and smirked " Oh look at you two. How violent. We should rather believe in non violence. "

Both looked at her at the same time with the same expression of disbelief.

" Practice what you preach. Do you Eli? " Crystal said while looking in front of her.

" Never. It is the same as asking us wolves to be vegetarian. " Eli laughed. Other both joined in laughing too.

" But on a serious note. What are we gonna do about them. " Lukas said

" Let me do that. " Elina said smiling

" And what exactly are you going to do? " Crystal asked

" Drive for a while. There is a turn for going north there I will make us go invisible. When they won't be able to detect us they will come out. "

" Good enough but how far are we from that turn." Crystal asked

" At most three miles " Elina replied

" And you are sure they won't do anything before that " Lukas asked

" No if they wanted to do anything they would have done it long ago. They have been following us for a long time and if my guess is not wrong it was not long after we left uncle's place so they must be waiting for something. So in a short time they are not going to do anything." Elina explained

Lukas and Crystal looked at each other both were surprised that someone was following them for so long and they did not even realize it.

They both had the same thoughts about not being strong enough. Their expression became a bit serious. Elina was seeing all this but did not comfort them. She knew from now on their journey is just going to get difficult, she will not be able to protect them all the time. And since they insist on going with her they need to be stronger. She can't lose the people she loves not her friends. She clenched her fists.

Everyone was lost in their own thoughts when they realized that they arrived at the turn.

" Eli are you ready, I can see the turn. " Crystal said

" Yes, drive normally and stop few meters after you take that turn. "

" Okay "

Elina closed her eyes and started chanting spells. It was difficult for the other two to understand the words she spoke, she was fast and was barely audible. Soon after taking the trun Crystal stopped car and Elina too opened her eyes.

" Now what " Lukas asked he rubbed his hands excitedly he was ready to go out.

" Now we wait. "

" Really " Both Lukas and Crystal spoke at the same time and looked disappointed

It was almost half an hour but there was no movement, even the forest was quiet and nothing could be heard, like everything was nothing but a figment of imagination.

When suddenly they heard a sound, it was like someone stepped on a dried leaves. It was small but was enough for the wolves who were straining there ears for the smallest change.

The eyes of three of them flashed at the same time, there wolves were not far behind and they are not going to miss this kill.

They went out at the same time but before they could raise their claws to attack the intruder they stilled when they saw who it was

" Em, Ethan what are you two doing here? " Crystal exclaimed she was at the same time excited to see them. She thought that she may not see them again for at least few years but who knew they are standing in front of her just few hours later.

Lukas looked surprised as well but Elina didn't looked happy she had a guess why they are here and she did not like that.

" Ha we just came out for a walk. Don't mind us. " Ethan said while rubbing the back of his neck while Emma nodded her head as if telling them that every word her brother said is truth.

" You two came all the way here to walk " Lukas asked amused

" Yes we like this path and the air is so fresh and...." but before Ethan could complete his sentence Elina cut him off

" That is enough. Go back home, I am not interested in what you are doing here just go back now. " Elina spoke seriously there wasn't a hint of smile on her face.

" No we are coming with you " Emma spoke and after a second she added " Whether you like it or not. " Emma has always been a sweet girl and everyone liked her she always had a smile on her face. Nobody could refuse to her. This was the first time she acted stubborn.

" Em don't be stubborn. Staying with us is dangerous. " Elina softened a bit when she talked to her

" More the reason we should come with you. We are your friends and family. " Emma said

Everyone was quiet nobody said a word. Ethan knew that if he spoke Elina would definitely kick him back but Emma was different nobody could bear to hurt the sweet girl. So he let her argue as long as they could stay it doesn't matter.

" Lukas, Crystal say something isn't it good of we could come too please. " Emma looked at the other two.

They were hesitant at one side it was really dangerous and on the other side they did not know how to say no to her.

When Emma saw noone was responding her, her tears started to fell " You..you all...don't consider...us friends do you. " Emma covered her face with her hands and hiccuped

Ethan tried his best to hold onto his laughter he knew his sister was devious but this was on another level. He looked at the three who got flustered and bit the inside of his cheek. He knew very well that if he destroyed his sister's performance he would be at the receiving end. So he quietly bowed his head so nobody could see his expression.

On the other side the three of them really did not pay attention to him. They never expected for her to cry all of a sudden.

" Stop crying Em. You want to come right then come. Okay " Lukas was the one who spoke first

" Yes don't listen to Eli come with us we will be careful. " Crystal said hurriedly

" But...Eli did not...agree " Emma was still crying

Both Crystal and Lukas looked at Elina at the same time. Their eyes were implying that she should agree.

Elina helplessly sighed " Alright come. But you will listen to everything I say. "

" Okay we listen. " Emma said she slowly wiped her tears

After this they turned around to get back at the car, behind their backs Emma looked at her brother and winked at him. There was a victory smile on her face and no tears.

Ethan's lips twitched, he really wanted everyone to see what this innocent face was hiding but he couldn't, nobody ever believed. He looked at everyone piling up in the car and quietly followed them. He couldn't be bothered.

Slowly the car left the place it was parked leaving a cloud of dust taking them away on a unknown but dangerous journey.