Lightning Doesn't Strike Twice!

Chapter 37

Baby- 

"I got some bad news guys." "By the time I caught back up to the demon known as Benjamin he and his Scouts were already gone."

"So do you think they were tracking us?" Micah said with concern in her voice. 

"Honestly, I can tell you even though I've heard of Scouts before; some of this information is new to me. Josh would probably be better suited to answer these questions. So what say you, Josh"? 

"Well, from the information I gathered, if they have left, they could have lost interest in the chase. This could be due to us getting into a more crowded area, which could be more problematic for their search. 

"So do you think it's safe to say that we are in the clear?" or do you think we should do another walkthrough search? 

"No, we should go ahead and carefully get Kaysi out of here and talk more once we get back to Becky's house. 

James chimed in, "Have to say maybe I'm being paranoid but I do believe that we're still being tracked." 

"The rest of y'all don't know much about James or whenever he has an instinct about something he's pretty spot on. Also on top of that, he's the smartest one of our bunch even though he's the youngest. Duke said" 

Becky announced to the group " I know my room doesn't give much space but you're more than welcome to have a seat anywhere you like."

Evan spoke up, "Are you kidding me my dad's fairly rich, and yet our mansion didn't have quite as big of a bedroom as yours and you're just in a large house!" 

"That's because my room once was a part of the original architect of the house. So it's pretty much a front room that was then converted to a bedroom as we extended to the rest of the house." 

"If you are okay with it I wouldn't mind sitting on top of the bunk bed James asked Becky. 

"No that's fine the top bunk is my bed. Kaysi sleeps on the bottom she used to sleep on the top but she got to moving around too much and sleepwalking and fell off the top bunk one day" 

"Oh, how interesting is this due to having nightmares, Baby asked?" 

"No, Baby I can't quite say, I keep feeling as though I need to go somewhere and I guess I'm asleep I act that out" 

"Well that field trip that we were talking about going seems as though it might be time to pack up and head out soon" 

"I thought originally you said that you didn't think that would be safe in Kaysi's current condition. Evan protested" 

"I still don't quite think she's up for the task, Baby said talking to Evan." 

"Why would you risk her safety than for us to go on this trip" 

"I don't know if you remember some of the details that were told to you about the field trip that we had planned before you came." Back when it was just three of us we were given instructions by the Heavenly Council that we need to start doing some traveling." 

"Yes I was given that information but what exactly are we talking about here travel where?" 

"The council would be instructions as to what destination that we would need to head. Wherever our services are needed in the area at the given time." 

"So we're supposed to just jump in a big bus and travel to wherever we're guided towards out into the unknown?" 

"Wow!" Duke said Son, "you sound very optimistic Ye, what little faith you have"! No son I have taught you better than that we have already been given our first assignment. The Heavenly Council is routing us to head to a tribe. Their tribe was in Keetoowah. "

Baby spoke up adding to the conversation "The tribe is separate from the rest of the world. They are in close relations to the Heavenly Council. Being secluded away from the world allowed them to keep some of their ancient traditions and knowledge through the years." 

"We are to go there to help them out with removing the deabur; that have been emerging in the area. As well as gain knowledge for ourselves. This knowledge may help us to learn information about Kaysi's condition and why she was able to manifest her Sword without memory. I can't say for certain but maybe they could explain the increase in portal activity as well. We know Evan and Josh's father have caused some of the portals to open but we still don't fully understand why." 

But Duke, are we just supposed to abandon our duties here to go help these other people in a tribe Josh remarked. 

"No simply put we won't be abandoning our duties we're going to come back but it would at least give us a road map to where we're supposed to head next.

"Okay I understand that, but can't this almighty heavenly council might give you the information that you need/" 

"No, because as I've expressed before even as Guardians we are limited to how much we are to intervene and help guide you. We are only meant to guide humanity. It is up to you to be a part of humanity whether you get saved or not." 

"So if we're not worth saving because we can't figure out a solution then what?" 

"When the hour of revelation arrives, only those who have endured will survive. You must realize that people replaced angels as a test to determine your deservingness of being an angel and the rewards of heaven. There would be no need for testing if there were no such things as good and evil. Even as we talk, your free will alone gives you the ability to decide between harming and helping others." 

"I understand, so when do you think it is wise of us to leave the like this?" 

"Yes, I do, the way things are going. With us being hunted it may be wise for the safety of our friends and family that we leave effective immediately!" 

"Hold on a minute? Are you meaning for us to run away from home? We're supposed to have gone on the field trip before Kaysi lost her memory. We have no other excuses for us to leave our home what will our parents think?" 

"Well, Becky...Kaysi has no family except for her brother. Evan and Josh only had their father in the maid. You, Micah, and James are the only one that needs to communicate with your parents." 

"Okay but what do I say?" 

"We will have to leave immediately. You can write a note to your parents telling them that the field trip got rescheduled and that you forgot to inform them. Also informed them that we will be gone for 2 weeks." 

"We only have enough time right now to write the letters and pack up our things. We will meet late tonight when your parents are sleeping; at the school and take the bus from there. I really need you guys to gather your things quickly and meet me and Duke there" 

"Okay, I guess we have no choice then. We will split up from here and start packing." 

As me and Duke waited back at the school the kids slowly started rolling in one after another. 

The first was James he had a gym bag and a few books in his arm. 

Next came Evan and Josh they explained "The maid took over guardianship for watching Josh and she was very hesitant to let us go, but finally accepted." 

Then Micah came following a few short minutes later behind them. With one large stuffed owl and a backpack full on her back. Ironically it was the same as when she used to when she ran away before. When she was possessed by the demon. 

Once Micah was close she asked, "Where are Becky and Kaysi? I'm used to those two being late but I even was running late trying to find some of my items like this backpack to put my stuff in." 

"You don't think something could have happened to them, do you? James asked suspiciously" 

"Well," Duke said, Since everybody else is here we'll go ahead and drive over there and see if we can meet them along the way. 

"I can help you with the route that we regularly walk in case there's taking the same path where we can intercept them, Micha offered" 

As we loaded into the small bus Duke was our driver. His skills were better than my own as I didn't mind. 

We drove the complete route to get back to Becky's house just a few short blocks away from there Becky and Kaysi jumped out from around the corner flagging us down. 

Duke slammed the brakes and screeched the bus to a halt. As the bus stopped and went Swift movement he grabbed the lever to slam the door open. Anticipating their rush and excitement. 

"Is everything okay?" I asked. 

"NO!!!" Becky screamed, "GO GO GO!" She said pointing forward. 

"Duke flipped the bus in gear as he hit the gas pedal down to the floor as the bus. The tires screamed and the smell of burning rubber permeated the air." 

Josh and Evan that was standing up in the back getting ready to run over to check on their friends. When Duke took off speeding they went crashing backward to the back of the bus. 

Duke looked up in the mirror when he heard them hit. "Sorry kids fasten your seatbelts." 

I looked at the boys plastered to the back of the bus. That's when I saw Benjamin the big wolf-like demon running on all fours keeping a close distance to the bus as we barely sped off from our stop picking up Becky and Kaysi. 

"Haul ass and get the hell out of here" Josh yelled, when he saw Benjamin close behind.

But it was too late Benjamin leaped in the air landing on top of the bus.