The Crystal Chronicles

Chapter 23-Explain Yourself

"We'll answer me"I yelled."Calm down she got scared at first and backed herself in the corner and I explained everything but that's not why she is shocked like this"Esmeralda said."What happened is she okay"I asked getting closer to them."When she saw me her wooden arm transformed into a sharp point like a defense mechanism so her new arm can morph"Esmeralda said smiling."Are you okay did it hurt"I asked Hannah getting down on the ground with her."No it felt good but I don't know how to control it and I'm scared of what I can do"Hannah sobbed out."Hey,hey it's okay calm down how are you feeling you just met your-our grandma"I asked her."I feel good knowing there is one family member I can trust"Hannah said looking up at Esmeralda."Well now that all of this is solved we need to talk"I said feeling my lips droop into a frown."What is it is everything okay"Hannah said sitting up."Well I have to go and get the next piece of the necklace before I run out of time and if your wondering what that means I can't honestly tell you but we will be leaving in the morning"I said."Yep she will be leaving but don't worry I won't let you be lonely I was going to let it be a surprise but I am able to get my physical form back tomorrow at sundown"Esmerelda said."REALLY THATS AMAZING BUT HOW"I expressed standing up."Well girls I didn't really die I got cursed to live my life this way but as soon as I found true happiness I will be able to go back to normal just missing the necklace"Esmerelda said."So you will be with me that's amazing I'm so excited but I want you to know this Aspen I love you and I'm going to miss you and you better come back"Hannah said putting her hand on top of mine."I will I promise but I gotta start packing and I'm sorry...grandma that I can't be there to see you rejoin the living"I said."I know I'm so excited myself but I must remind you it's 2 day away from the full moon"Esmeralda said."Oh yeah did you have a book on that stuff"I asked."I do but make sure you help her through this I already know she will be alright"Esmeralda said.From the book pile I had I saw a small journal sort of thing float up and onto my hands."Give this to her and she will have all of her questions answered"Esmeralda said.I give Hannah a hug and I start going to my room to pack my duffel bag.I grab 4 of my outfits,my shield,and all my little toiletries.Now I just need to take the book to Miranda and as I walk out I shake the book letting the girls know I'm going to give her the book.I see Miranda's house and all the lights are out but I already know where she is.I run down to Axels and I see Jade and Zack playing outside."Hey Zack why don't you run inside real fast I need to talk to Aspen"Jade said.He nodded and ran inside."Hey we need to talk"I said."I know I just want to know what we're going to do about it"Jade said."Well I got a little idea"I said grabbing her hand."About the kiss did you like it"Jade asked."I not know maybe I need a second one for better judgement"I said feeling my cheeks get red."I'd like that"Jade said leaning in.I felt her lips press up against mine and I felt so safe then she wraps her arms around me and I did the same.She pulled away and we started at each other with big smiles."Have you heard where we're going me,Axel,and Miranda"I asked."Yeah and I want you to know I really like you so I hope you guys come back safe I have to watch Zack but that's okay with me"She said."Wait for me hi will be back"I said giving her lips a peck.We hugged and departed walking to go inside the house.When we opened the door Miranda playing with Zack and he looked like he was having so much fun."Um Miranda can I talk to you"I said."Haha hold on Zack we will play more later"Miranda said following me outside."I got you the book I know it took me a while but here is it"I said handing her the book."Thank you so much Aspen I'll see you tomorrow I'm going to okay with the kids some more sense we will be gone for so long"Miranda said giving me a hug,"No problem see you tomorrow"I said.I started walking home and I started thinking she was going to change while we're on our trip.For the protection of my friends Axel must know.