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Chapter 12 - Gone In The Night

A car ride like no other.

We were driving back from Cinnzeo, passing by the surburbs of America while purposely gazing and laying against the window.

The sky was going dark five minutes ago.

Under the dying sun and yellowish clouds, a black Jeep was solely dashing towards the borderline.

Igor uses his left hand to support his head and peeks outside the window, While he was rambling and steering with energy.

As we came back from the city to our hang out place. I noticed the door, it was fully open as if someone broke in without permission.

'Oh my gosh' I appalled myself, while getting out of the car quickly.

At least 100 pieces of paper were piled up on the floor, with bloody footsteps all over. There was something written on the front door, with another note as it seemed.

'S.O.S'.

It was a code for help.

'Who would write this? Could it be Nina?' The others seemed confused once again.

It looked like a tornado wrecked

everything,everything was destroyed and completely gone!.

We didn't know what to do. It felt deserted even though we were surrounded by greenery. The place we felt safe in, doesn't seem safe anymore. I feel like we're losing everything and now we don't even know if were close to finding Nina.

'This is just barbaric!'.

I wish this never happened, I wish everything would go back to normal.

'Guys maybe we should back to our homes and stay there. I don't think we're safe ,one of us could be next.' Olivia says.

'Shouldn't we split up and stay at each others houses?' I asked .

'Mmm. Ok but don't get out unless for emergencies.' Valentin says.

'Ok'

I said while walking back to the car, it was quite disappointing to see the wreckage and it made it seem like our 'secret place' wasn't so secret anymore.

The whole car ride was silent, I knew everyone was upset and I was too. It was meaningful to us and it's always been our hideout place, But we had to be safe and go back eventually.

Maybe it's the right thing to do.

At least I think it is…

A few minutes went by .

We arrived at our destination, Igor pulled over whilst dropping us at each other's houses for safety. Olivia decided to stay with me and the boys stayed together, at Adrien's house. It felt quite nice to be back home and see my mother stirring up success.

'Mom!' I said with a smile .

I could see happiness and joy through her and it made me feel at comfort and guarded, even though she wasn't my real mom. I still felt safe around her.

She ran up to me and gave the most secure hug I've ever had.

It felt so good to be back home.

The others we're next door by each other since me and Adrien are neighbours.

At the time it felt like the power went out and that everyone was hidden but really we were hibernating from the monster, it most likely felt like a zombie apocalypse took place whilst we were gone .

The neighbourhood felt like no one was there .

It looked completely empty.

Dawn started to reveal itself after outshining sunset, the owls were beginning to shriek and coo as they always do, The foxes were screaming with a variation howl. It sounded as if a human was screaming in pain. 'Ow wow wow wow' the fox cried as it was beginning to become night .

I peeped my head out of my bedroom window whilst star gazing and enjoying the sound of nature, I could also hear the wolves howling underneath the moonlight while trying to communicate with it's pack.

My eyes shifted towards the moon as I was admiring it.

It was beautiful and it made me forget about half of the things that happened today, it was very therapeutic.

'Dear, its time to sleep' my mom said while standing behind me.

'You and Olivia should get some rest. I'm sure school has worn you out plenty'. She said with her caressing voice once again.

I quickly pulled the blinds down , walked towards the bathroom and began to bathe myself clean.

As I finished bathing, I noticed that Olivia was already tucked into bed, I guess today really warned her out. I chuckled quietly.

I walked towards my bed and started to cover myself, while turning off the lamp right beside me .

I felt safe in my house but why did I start having this strange feeling inside of me?.

As if something wrong is about to happen.

'Ding dong Ding Dong' the doorbell bonged.

What the - who could be ringing the doorbell at this hour. I questioned myself.

I ran downstairs quickly whilst almost tripping on every step that I took.

I looked through the peephole before opening the door.

It was Valentin and Igor.

'Hey ? Um what are you two doing here at this hour?' I questioned them both .

'Something happened…It's Adrien.' Valentin said startlingly.

'What happened to him !' I cried out while being flabbergasted.

'He's missing …' Valentin and Igor said while being astonished.

I could feel myself in panic mode and unable to breathe while taking the news .

'Is Olivia awake ?!' Igor said while shaking.

'No, she's upstairs .' I replied while breathing heavily. '

We all rushed upstairs as if we've been chased.

'LIV WAKE UP NOW! ' I shouted while panicking.

'W-what happened, why do you all look like you've seen a ghost.' She said while rubbing her eyes open.

'Adriens missing.' I said while breaking the news to her.

I could see her shaking hands go up to her mouth, as it shocked her with feelings of unreality. I could see how overwhelmed and scared she was .

believe me, I almost broke into tears.

Adrien was like a little brother to me, and Now he's gone too ?!?.

This is torture!, everyone was panicking and we didn't know what to do. Our hearts were racing with terror and dread.

We need to find them both before they're dead and before it's too late.

I can't believe he's gone, especially in the night..