Encanto 2 - A Tale of United Families

Things get Worse

Bruno and Elonzo were walking through town when they saw Isandra jogging through the streets, in tears.

"Isandra?" Bruno called. The niece saw her uncle and ran to him, hugging him. "What's wrong?"

"Camillo came. He just saw me and Balthasar and...they nearly got into a fight with each other,"

"It's okay. It's okay,"

"You think Mirabel's doing well with her parents?"

"Absolutely,"

"How are the children?"

"They're good. Antonio's just playing with them,"

Bruno smiled but then his mood turned sad. "I have to tell them the truth. I can't hide it from them,"

"How's Juano?"

"He's okay. But I feel if we don't do something soon, his condition could get worse,"

"Which is why Mirabel wants us to investigate that cave," said Elonzo. "No one from the camp can know of this. I don't trust anyone except Mirabel's parents,"

"We can trust Antonio," said Isandra positively.

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Felix and Pepa had been searching for Camillo for ages when they finally saw him passing some carts.

"There you are," scolded Felix. "Where were you?"

The boy didn't answer. He just slumped onto a barrel. He looked heartbroken, with a pinch of jealousy.

"What's wrong?" asked Pepa.

"I met Isandra. And she was with a guy. I think she likes him. I really thought I had a chance of being with her...but it seems like I missed my chance. I never should have neglected what was important to me in the first place. Now she's in love with that pretty flower guy,"

"You don't know for sure," Felix tried to sound reassuring but he couldn't cheer his son up. "did you see Julieta and Agustin?"

"I don't know. But they're probably at the Casita. I hope they're having luck with Mirabel. Maybe she's told them the cause of those green clouds," they brewed darkly above the camp and the town.

"And your brother?" the panicking Pepa cupped his face. "Did you see him too?"

"No! But I'm sure he's all right. He can take care of himself. I'm sure he's found Mirabel too,"

"Guys!" the trio turned to see Isabella and Luisa rushing towards them. "Have you seen Abeula?' asked the leader.

"What?"

"She's disappeared!" freaked out Luisa. "We've got to find her before she leaves the camp!"

"Is something wrong?" the grandfather came over to them with his children.

"We're looking for our Abeula. Have you seen her?" asked Isabella.

"No. But we'll help you find her. Won't we children,"

"Yes Grandpa!" the kids said. Instantly they went off in separate directions and searched over the camp, with Abeula's age and disability they should be able to find her quickly. Carlos had spied on them.

"And what are you doing Mr?" spoke up another voice. He turned around to see Balthasar.

"How rude you are to spy on a lonely traveller like that?"

"I know who you are Carlos Sanchez. I know you to be a very selfish man. I know how you have treated Juano very selfishly. I was specifically requested by the leaders of this community to keep an eye on you. And I'm warning," he marched on him. "Don't even think of getting up to anything,"