Poveglia Island (GAC Story)

Fifteen

When the guys were done, they headed back to their room, noticing it was a little too quiet. Looking around in slight suspicion, Nick stood in the middle of the room.

"She in her room or something?" He asked.

"Could be." Aaron said. "She's usually in there."

Heading to the room, Nick knocked on the door.

"Lily? You alright?" He called out, but no response came, and he tried again. "Lily, are you okay?"

Still nothing, and he quickly opened the door, but sign of her anywhere. They all looked around the entire room: the living room, bathroom, all bedrooms, and the little porch next to the kitchen.

"She's not here!" Zak exclaimed, starting to panic.

"We don't know that yet." Nick said calmly. "Let's check with the front desk people and see if they saw her recently."

Heading to the front desk, the worker looked up.

"Hi, how may I help you?" They asked.

"We're looking for our friend." Aaron said. "Her name is Lily. She's about 5'10 or so, long brown hair. Have you seen her?"

"Actually, yes I have." They said. "She left the hotel earlier, but I'm not sure where she went."

"Did she seem upset or anything like that?" Nick asked.

They shrugged. "I'm not sure, she walked by pretty quick so I didn't get a good look. Sorry."

"That's fine." Aaron said. "Thanks anyways."

Heading outside, they looked around the streets, seeing no sign of her anywhere. Walking into the stores lined up along the sides, they didn't see her in there either.

"Where the hell could she have gone??" Zak asked, beginning to get frustrated as they stood outside a clothing store.

"Oh crap..." Aaron said, his eyes wide with realization. "I think I might know..."

"Okay, where do you think?" Nick asked.

Thinking for a couple seconds, Aaron turned his head towards the docks that weren't far from where they are right now.

"Oh...crap..." Nick repeated. "You don't think that's the reason, do you?"

"It probably is." Zak said, running over to the docks, Nick and Aaron following him from behind. Seeing a boat driver there, they asked if they could get brought over to the island right away. Climbing in, the driver took them across the river, coming to a stop at the docks that lead to it. Thanking the driver, they went inside the building.

"Lily, you here?" Aaron asked out loud, trying to see in the dark areas. "Lily!"

Not getting a response, Zak went towards to where he got possessed, not caring about that uncomfortable feeling as he came into the room.

"She's not in here, either." He said. "Dammit!"

"Don't worry, we'll find her." Nick said. "Why don't you go check outside while Aaron and I continue to look around in here."

He nodded, heading back outside and towards the bridge that lead to the open fields. Not seeing anything out in the open, he continued through the tall grass, a couple sinkholes here and there when he heard voices, making him freeze in his tracks.

And you're sure of this? This is what you want?

Yes...I'm sure.

His eyes widened as he recognized that voice. "Lily.." He breathed, sprinting to where he heard her. He came to a skidding stop when he saw that she was with someone else. It was a figure, wearing all black, their hat hiding their face.