Rising. Aethonix
The Old house
Under the dusky sky, a woman's figure was silhouetted against the faint light of the streetlamps, her footsteps echoing through the stillness.
Shadows emerged from the darkness behind her, swiftly closing in as unseen hands reached out to grasp hers.
Riley
Head back Abi...(facing ahead, didn't bother to turn around)
Avery
I…..I .. Want to join you Lei (stepping forward)
Riley
Not now...(with frosty gaze)
Avery
Come on Riley...
You don't have to be like this.
Avery
You know...we've got your back Riley....you...you don't need to go through this alone. (with a downward glance, she retreated)
Riley drew a deep breath and forge ahead.
She approached the old house...
Echoes of laughter and warmth seemed to seep from very walls .
Riley
Where are you...mother. ( whispers while touching the broke doorknob)
Riley
Please wait.... I'll come find you...no matter what.(talking to herself)
Dream
Riley drifted off to sleep, and the familiar dream revisited her...
unknown
This has to be hidden from Aria...
unknown
Till when can she be told?
....how long...
unknown
As long as we can....we will.(stern voice)
unknown
...the poor thing...young miss shouldn't have to suffer like this...
unknown
Here... don't miss giving her those eye drops (handing a crystal vial containing a mysterious elixir)
unknown
My lady...what if... I .. I...can... Whisk her off somewhere! ...like before...
unknown
Mandy! You think they'll never find her?
unknown
It's only a matter of time... you'll see...
unknown
Furthermore, I'll be lurking around (woman turned back) ... don't worry...just do what you must do... I'll handle the rest.
As the woman's slowly turn her back... Riley's trying to see the fuzzy face beyond recognition.
Riley
Mmm mm (opening her one eye while her right hand blacking the light coming from the window)
Avery
What's wrong? You keep calling your mom's name.
Avery
You sure your okay?(concern look)
Riley
Yes Abi... I'm ok... maybe a cup of coffee will do?(slightly smile at her)
Avery
You....(she sighed and smile while heading in the kitchen)
She sat lost in thought, her mind consumed by the recurring dream and the mysterious woman her mom spoke to- who was Aria, and what secrets were they kept?
the search
Avery
Still can't find her?
Riley
Soon Abi... I will.(spreading the maps on the table)
Avery
ooh...you must be tired... anything you want for dinner? (caressing Riley's hair)
Riley
Anything will do... I know you're a great cook...anyway....hands off young lady.
. I'm not a kiddo...
(she brushed her hands off with a little irritated look)
Avery
hahaha! nah! that look on your face... I really miss it
Avery
Almost thought you've become ice.😁
Riley
Glad I'd make you laugh...(sarcastic)
Avery
By the way... dear,where's the next destination?
Riley
.... no Avery 😐(she read her thoughts) ...you're not coming with us neither can't leave,that door is off limit.(shook her head)
Avery
How dare you read my...whoa... Riley...my skills would be a huge asset.(she stood with her hands on her hips)
Riley
It's dangerous.(cold Tone)
Riley
I won't take the risk...(marking every place on the map that she needs to look into)
Riley
By the way...Kayla and Shawn will be with me. We'll be leaving tonight.
Avery
Why can they..erggh..!! (stumped her feet while pouting her lips)
Riley
You should stay Abi... take care of the others for me....
Riley look around the room where there are 30 people in total inside. Mostly women, some children and the elder alone sitting on the couch.
Riley
Can you do that for me?
Avery
Fine...I will....just be careful ... You all take care.
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