Ritual in Flight

Chapter 9

Air

The car ride has taken many hours, through woods and over mountains. Air had lost count of how many exactly, but knew it was more than he could stand. With his cell phone getting no reception the entire was, his panic for Earth grew with each passing.

"We are only a few minutes away from the location, Sir. This is quite a long way from any civilization. May i ask what brings you out so far?" the driver asked attempting to break the palpable tension arising in the small vehicle.
"Just business, my good man. Nothing interesting for anyone else but me." Air spoke with charm yet tern in his tone. He truly did not want to have the driver poking around his unholy business.
"Oh. Well, incase you need anything, I will leave you my card. Anyone alone out here worries me." the driver handed Air the card as he came to a halt in front of the worn out building, seemingly unlivable for any human. Air took the card, thanked him kindly and exited the car. Rescued his bags from the trunk and waved goodbye to the driver and entered. What looked like a regular building from the outside was a run down, abandoned tourist attraction. Seemed like a local museum almost but nothing on display.

As he wandered the halls, he thought about how this could have ever been mistaken for a hotel. He rounded and corner to find his answer. Massive construction, though ceased many months prior. He sighed and continued, hoping there would be at least one room done enough to stay in. And possibly a working phone. At the very end of the hall lay and unnumbered room. He opened the door to reveal a lavish pent house suite.
:I've lucked out! Thank Satan!: he nearly squeaked with delight as he skipped his way inward. Plush carpets and soft couches. :AND A PHONE!: he jumped towards it, nearly losing it as he dialed Earths number. It went straight to voicemail. Airs heart skipped a beat as too many negative situations ran through his head.
" EARTH! Answer the phone or call this number back ASAP!!!!! I have no cell service but I found a land line!! Please hurry, i'm worried!! He slammed the phone down quickly, hoping Earth would call back within the second.

Minutes passed and the phone didn't ring. Air huffed and began to search the rest of the suite. He found a huge waterbed , and amazing jacuzzi bathtub, and a full kitchen. Almost he size of an apartment. Air felt a hint of guilt knowing his brothers had been assigned to ragged motels and abandoned cabins and such. If he had know what was hiding here, he would have happily given it up to another.

The tallest ghoul was much to kind in this way, always giving and never asking for anything in return. So gentle and generous. He gained the affection of most ghouls and clergy by being helpful and friendly. They came to him for advice or help knowing he would always be there for him.

Air felt something vibrate through his body. It was his stomach. :How long has it been? i didn't think it was this long since i last ate, damn.: He unpacked what food he brought and set about making his meal. Devouring the food, he wandered back towards the chair next to the phone to wait for his partners call. He did his best to keep the awful thoughts at bay...