Serpentine Secret

Chapter 2

"Kane," a voice called out. Kane turned around and saw Ezra and Atlas walking toward him. "Hey guys," Kane said. "What you doing here," Ezra asked. "Akito said he'd be at school today. Asked me to wait at the entrance since he doesn't know where the classes are," Kane replied. "He's finally coming to the school. He's been out for weeks," Atlas stated. "True. I wonder what happened to him," Atlas said. "I'm sure he had a reason," Kane said. "There he is," Atlas said. Kane turned back around. "Well, we're gonna get going now, Kane. We'll see you after school," Atlas said happily before dragging Ezra away. "Our first class is this way," Kane said. "Okay," Akito said. He followed Kane into a huge classroom. "I sit in the back I think there are open seats in the front if you want to sit there," Kane stated as he began to walk toward the back. "I'll sit next to you if that's okay," Akito said suddenly. "That's alright. There's no one sitting next to me so the seats open," Kane said. Akito followed Kane to the back and then sat down next to him. The professor entered then began to make sure all the students were there. "Akito it's nice of you to finally join my class," the professor said. Akito didn't say anything and just looked at the professor. "No need for an explanation," the professor stated. After he checked that everyone was present he began his lecture. Akito saw that Kane was taking notes as the professor talked. Akito looked down at his notebook then grabbed a pencil and began taking notes as well. After some time the bell rang and the class was dismissed. "Akito," Kane said suddenly. Akito looked up at him. "You have a class with Ezra now. Do you want me to have him take you? He passes by here anyway," Kane asked. Akito nodded then stood up. "Alright I'll send him a message," Kane said pulling out his phone. Akito stood up and through his bag over his shoulder. "He's waiting outside already,"  Kane said. "Okay," Akito said then followed him out of the classroom. "Hey Ezra," Kane said. "Yo. By the way, Atlas wants us to go with him after school," Ezra stated. "Where to," Kane asked. "I don't know he wouldn't say," Ezra answered. "Well, im gonna head to my next class. Akito I'll message you when I leave the class Akito," Kane said. "Okay," Akito said. "See you, Kane," Ezra said waving. Kane waved back before disappearing around the corner.

"Alright man it's just me and you now. So let's head to class," Ezra said. Akito followed Ezra to the next class. "You know you could walk beside me instead of behind me," Ezra said. "Okay," Akito said. "By the way man how old are you," Ezra asked. "24," Akito answered. "Damn really. I thought you were 19 or 20. I'm 22," Ezra said. Akito stuck his arm out and Ezra walked into it. "Ah man, why did you stop," Ezra asked stepping up beside him. Akito didn't say anything but looked over at Ezra. "You really don't talk much do you," Ezra asked. "Oi Ezra who's your friend," a voice shouted. "Oh it's you guys again. What is it this time," Ezra asked. "I believe you know the answer to that Ezra," the man said. "Well unfortunately for you I don't have any money at the moment and I don't feel like dealing with you," Ezra replied. "Not the correct answer Ezra," the man said. "Look I'm gonna be late for class. I promised the professor I wouldn't be late this time. Plus I can't make my friend here late," Ezra said. "Oh so he is your friend," the man said. "We will go now," Ezra said tried walking past them. "Not so fast Ezra," the man said as his friends grabbed him. Akito stood there and watched. "Come on dude don't do this," Ezra said. "No can do Ezra. Besides your so-called friend doesn't seem to care or be in the hurry," the man said. Ezra looked over at Akito who was looking at his phone then back at the man in front of him. "Well he doesn't really have anything to do with this so don't mind him," Ezra said. The man motioned for two other people to approach Akito. "Hey wait don't bother him. He really has nothing to do with this Matt," Ezra said. "He's here with you isn't and you clearly said he was your friend. Gives us what we want and neither of you will get hurt," Matt said. "Look I really don't have the money right now. I can get it to you soon," Ezra said. "What the hell did you do to my men," Matt said suddenly. Ezra looked over at Akito who was standing over two of Matt's men. "I warned them to leave," Akito said walking over. "Hey you stay there," Matt said. "Will you let Ezra go now? We are gonna be late to class," Akito asked annoyed. "Not til he gives me what I want," Matt said. "Look Matt I promise I'll get the rest to you when I can," Ezra said. Matt turned around and then went to punch Ezra in the face. Ezra closed his eyes and braced himself but when he opened them he saw everyone unconscious and on the ground. "Akito what happened," Ezra asked standing up. "I got annoyed but now we can head to class," Akito answered. Ezra leads the way to class.

After school, Akito and Kane waited for the others outside the entrance. "What happened to your eye," Kane asked. "Nothing serious just got into a fight," Akito answered. "What why," Kane asked. "They started it," Akito answered. "What the hell. What was it about," Kane asked. "Not sure you'd have to ask Ezra they were hassling him," Akito answered looking at his phone again. "Is Ezra alright they didn't hurt him did they," Kane asked. "Ezra's fine no need to worry," Akito said. "Oh thank god. Last time he ended up in the hospital. Matt and his men are horrible people," Kane said. "What are they wanting from your friend," Akito asked turning towards Kane. "It's cause of his father. That's all I can tell you," Kane answered. Akito's phone started to ring so he walked away to answer it. "Kane we're finally done," Atlas yelled running over to him. "Why are you Atlas," Kane asked. "Cause I felt like it," Atlas laughs. Ezra walked over to them. "Ezra are you alright Ezra," Kane asked. "Yea I'm fine. Did Akito tell you what happened," Ezra replied. "Yes he did," Kane said. "Wait what happened Ezra," Atlas asked worriedly. "I'm alright Atlas Don't worry," Ezra said hugging him. "Akito will you be coming with us," Atlas asked breaking the hug and turning towards Akito. "Where are you guys headed," Akito asked. "Hmm, it's a surprise so I can't say," Atlas answered. "Okay, I'll go," Akito said putting his phone away. "Yay let's go then. Follow me," Atlas said happily. "We gotta stop by the house first and walk Luna, Atlas," Ezra said. "Yea I know don't worry," Atlas said happily. "Can you just tell us what we're doing," Kane asked. "Nope then it won't be a surprise," Atlas said. "Dang well, I tried," Kane laughed. "That was you trying," Ezra said. "Yep and I did my best," Kane stated. Ezra Kane and Atlas laughed while Akito looked down at his phone. "Akito," Kane said. Akito looked over at him. "Is everything alright," Kane asked. "Yes, why," Akito answered. "You looked a little annoyed," Kane said. "It's nothing," Akito said putting his phone away. "I and Ezra will walk Luna real quick. You guys wait here. Once we get back we can leave," Atlas said as he opened the door. Once they entered the house Atlas called for Luna. But when she didn't come they began to search for her. "Your back door is open," Akito said walking out of the kitchen. "She must have gotten out then," Atlas said sadly. "Don't worry Atlas we'll find her," Ezra said. "Let's go out and look for her. Maybe the neighbors have her," Kane said. "Alrighty," Atlas said.

They spent hours searching for Luna but couldn't find her. Atlas was worried that she could be hurt or someone took her. They met back up at the house where they waiting for Akito. "I thought he went with you Kane," Ezra said. "He was with me in the beginning but then I lost him," Kane answered. "Hmm," Atlas thought. "What's wrong," Ezra asked. "Who left the back door open? I thought we shut it," Atlas replied. "We did but maybe she managed to get it open," Kane said. "I guess we better start locking it," Ezra said. "I thought it was locked," Atlas stated. "I'll go look at the door," Kane said then went inside to the back door. Atlas and Ezra followed him into the kitchen. "Someone broke in," Kane said turning towards them. "What why we don't have anything worth stealing," Atlas said. "I don't know," Kane said. Atlas began to cry again as he thought that they had taken Luna instead. Ezra tried to calm him and even took him into their room. Kane went upstairs and into his room. He messaged Akito but never received a reply. Every day they would go out and search for Luna. Atlas was starting to think that they would never find her. Ezra and Kane tried their best to reassure him.