The Crimson Murder (The Greystone Family Detective) [UNDER EDITING]

Chapter 12

"Where can we send them?" Tyler asked, leaning over the oak desk. Hunter rolled his eyes.

"I don't now. Leave me alone to think," Hunter growled. Tyler leaned over the desk.

"Stop thinking! Where can we send them?" Tyler cried, glaring at Hunter.

"Listen, I don't know!" Hunter said again, "let me think!"

"I'm going to take them to my house, until you find them a place to stay," Tyler promised, stomping out of the room.  Tyler walked home, looking at the trees around him.

"Did you find a place?" Gracie asked, as Tyler walked in. He nodded, sitting​ next to her.

"Where?" Gracie asked, leaning into Tyler. He gave a nervous smile, looking in front of him.

"Our house," he gulped, glancing at Gracie. She had a confused look.

"Our house, are you sure?" Gracie asked. "There's so many people. We can't-"

"Yes. Yes we can," Tyler said, looking down at Gracie, he wrapped arm around her. "We-we only buy what's needed. I promise. Then, when the hospital is rebuilt, we can donate all the stuff. We can give the workers and patients."

"Fine, find the doctors and nurses," Gracie said, standing up. "I'm going to clean out the basement. That's all. I feel bad, but I'm not going to let a lot of strangers into my house."

"Listen, some peoples' houses burnt down. Like Allana, Ariana. And, my friend, Mya," Tyler stated. He shifted on the couch, laying on his back. "They can watch them."

"Whatever​."                    

 
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"Are you sure? That's how I broke my leg," Caylah said, leaning​ over the windowsill. Alec nodded, throwing his leg out of it.

Caylah followed, Alec slid down slightly, grabbed one of the wet tree branches. He held his hand out, Caylah grabbed it, Alec helped her in to the tree.

"I should be in bed," Caylah reminded Alec. Alec rolled his eyes. He helped Caylah climb down the mossy tree.

"Should I jump?" Caylah asked, her legs were weak, and she was too short. Alec nodded.

"I'll catch you," he vowed, Caylah hopped down, Alec caught her, helping her to the ground.

"Where are we going anyways?" Caylah asked, lagging behind Alec. He smiled.

"You'll see," he said, smirking. They walked for a very long time. Finally, they got to where Alec wanted them to be.

"It's beautiful," Caylah whispered, she stared in awe, her mouth ajar. She walked forward. The small firey balls twirled around her. They were like huge fireflies.

"I know," he looked at the lake, a bridge crossing over the blue liquid. The stars twinkled brightly, the lushes green canopy blocking the rain out.

"Come on. I want to know what's on the other side," Alec murmured, taking Caylah's hand. They began to walk, as they neared the end, they herd beautiful humming.

"Do you hear that?" Caylah whispered, Alec nodded, leaning down. "Let go of my hand," Caylah muttered, ripping her hand away. Caylah took a step closer.

"Yeah, follow it," Alec commanded. Caylah rolled her eyes, taking a step forward. Alec huffed, walking behind her. The two shyly walked to the entrance.

"Da-da-da-hmmmmm-doyo~" the humming continued, Caylah smiled, closing her eyes to listen.

"Da- who are you?" The humming stopped, Caylah opened her eyes, looking up at the woman.

"I'm Alec. We're lost. Can ya help us?" Alec asked, stepping up. The old woman nodded.

"MYA!" She yelled, light footsteps echoed as a little girl appeared. She smiled at them.

"I'm Mya," she said putting her hands on her hips. She had a bright, and cheerful smile, and attitude.

"Hi, Mya, I'm Caylah, this is Alec," Caylah said, pointing her thumb at Alec. She stepped forward.

"Hi, Caylah. I'm 5. You're probably really old. Like 30?"

"I'm 9."

"Wow! You and your husband are old!" Mya declared, she giggled, messing with her short skirt.

"He's my brother, besides I don't even like-"

"Whatever, come inside!" She giggled, motioning to the wooden door, she pulled on the lever, sending the door crashing to the door.

Caylah gasped, pressing a had to her chest. "Gosh, you surprised me!"

"Heh, not me!" Alec bragged, striking a heroic pose.

"Stop acting so brave for your wife," Mya giggled again, walking inside. She ran into the house, Caylah and Alec plodding behind her.

"She's not my wife. She's my sister!" Alec shouted, stepping over a cat.

"Mhmm. My room's over there!" Mya pointed to a door. She laughed, extending her arms to her side, running into the room.

They walked out of the grand room, walking into another one. It made the Greystone mansion look pathetic.

The room was filled with toys, and fluffy things. Mya grabbed a unicorn stuff-animal, pouncing on top of Caylah. Caylah gasped again, before rolling on top of her. They play fought for awhile.

Soon, a maid interrupted, she was wearing a red dress, a red maid dress. Her skirt was short, Alec turned to look at one of the pink walls.

"Dinner time, Mya. Bring your damn friends," she giggled, walking away, her heels scraping agianst the hard wood floors.

"Okay! In a second Maggie!" Alec stopped, thinking. Where did he hear that name before. He stepped forward, running out.

"Yes, hehe, how long does it take to kill them?"

"Two days."

"That's waaaaay to long."

"I know, princess. But it'll all be ours. Wait, won't it be suspicious if we're the only ones living."

"Yeah."

"I'll take care of it. Turn two, to four."

"Hehehe, your so amazing."

Suddenly, Maggie walked out, her blonde hair was loose, and bounced as she walked.

"Dead?" Alec asked, looking around him. Maggie.... Maggie? Her! Red Dress Girl!

He chased her, well, he walked, he saw her pour this white powder into a soup. Alec walked over. Pouring all the soup into the sink, then sneaking away.

"Come on, Caylah. Time to eat," Alec said, as he walked into the bedroom. He walked back out. The three walked into the kitchen.