The Four Seasons

Chapter 5

Danielle stared at Arthur in confusion, while everyone else began blathering with excitement. Other two what? Everyone had just about sprang from their seats and flew to Cynder's office. No one payed Danielle any mind as they debated what to do and where to go next. She slowly pushed her chair back and stood up. She glanced around the empty room and heard their muffled conversation as they debated where to go next.

“Let's go to Chicago! That would be so cool!” Noel squealed with excitement, beginning to dance around the room. She nearly crashed into the desk in the confined space, but Aurora stopped her before she could.

“Hold on, where would be the logical place to go?” Frost asked pointing at the computer screen and searching for the two colored dots. His eyes began snapping from one area of the map to the next. Cynder's expression became puzzled and a crease formed between her eyebrows.

“CHICAGO!!” Noel yelled, pushing Frost out of the way and directing all attention to the state. Frost glared at her as she burst into song about it.

Chicago, Chicago! That toddlin' town,

Chicago, Chicago! I'll show you around,

You'll stay around

Bet your bottom dollar you lose the blues in

Chicago, Chicago! The folks who visit all wanna settle down.

All wanna settle down in my hometown!

“Noel. Shut. Up.” Frost stated, scowling at her with displeasure. She sniffed, her nose high in the air as she padded towards Aurora.

“Looks like someone, not mentioning names,” her eyes opened slightly and were fixed on Frost. “Doesn't know pure talent when its right in front of their schnoz!” she rested her pointer finger on the tip of her nose. Frost sighed in defeat.

Aurora rolled her eyes. “Where's the one that's constantly on the move?” Aurora inquired, tuning Noel out. Cynder scrolled down the screen, not responding to Aurora's question, but trying to decide where would be best to go.

“...Chicago?” Noel suggested, giggling.

“STOP SAYING CHICAGO!” Frost demanded, throwing his hands up in the air, his fingers all spread apart. Noel fell silent, but she continued pointing at the screen, humming her song and swaying from side to side. When the room muted, Danielle entered from the kitchen, awaiting Cynder's decision like everyone else. Cynder and Arthur began speaking softly to one another, drawing attention to the dots on the screens. Noel tried to listen in, but Aurora held her back with her psychic powers. Let me go! Noel thought, continuing to try and fidget. Please? I wanna know what's going on! Aurora shook her head and glared at her sternly. Noel returned the glare with a scowl and stuck her tongue out at her. Aurora rolled her eyes, which now, Danielle noticed, seemed to be her signature move.

“What's going on?” Danielle whispered in Frost's ear, watching Arthur point out the green dot near Chicago and saw Cynder mouth, 'no.' Frost shrugged and motioned towards Idaho, where the blue dot was.

“I'm guessing that's where we're going.” he murmured to her, smiling slightly. “Guess we'll get to eat some pretty high quality potatoes while we're there.” They both laughed under their breath, watching Noel nearly punch Aurora in the stomach before she enveloped her in the purple psy-cloud.

Waiting is rotten chizz. Danielle thought, biting her lip impatiently. They still haven't told me what this is all about. She began flicking her eyes around the room, looking for something that could help her pass the time. As they bounced to the right, she turned her head slightly and met Aurora's gaze.