The Riddler (Completed)

RIDDLE IX: UNFORTUNATE

"Alright Kessler dude, we're here. Dude?"

"Ha? Yeah-yeah, tha-- thanks." I'm spacing out. It's just the two of us now, he drove everybody home and I'm the only one left.

"You alright?" I just nodded though I'm really troubled and confused right now. "If you're still thinking about that dude then you can stop now. You were just dreaming, okay?" No, I'm not dreaming.

"I'm not dreaming Joaquin, it's real. It did happened, we experienced it." I said with gritted teeth. "I don't know why all of you are acting this way, acting like nothing happened--

"Bacause nothing happened!" I can see that he's really pissed off. "You're the only one saying that, stop it okay? It's not funny." It seems like no one will believe me.

"Okay. Anyway, thanks for the ride." I said as I picked up my things. I was about to get off the van when something caught my eyes--

a card.

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Another card, another trouble. I haven't checked what's written inside this card but I know that my time is already running. I can't believe that someone's life lies on my hand. What did I do for me to suffer like this? Sigh, this is not the time to think like this. I need to solve this riddle as soon as possible so that I can save whoever's life is at stake. I checked on the card that I got earlier and read what's written on it silently. It says ...

You are next to me, we are even. Second and fourth vowel, to us is given. Who am I?

This one looks more of a riddle to me now than the first one but it's still hard. Where should I start? I have to answer this before my time runs out. Hm, I'm sure that this is someone I know but who is it? I have to solve this one quick.

"Hmm, bro? I thought you're going somewhere this weekend for your documentary." Ricciane said when she suddenly woke up, she's still rubbing her eyes.

"We cancelled it and we decided to change the topic too." I answered while I'm arranging my things. "Go back to sleep now Ricciane." I walked towards her bed and kissed her on the forehead. "You should rest, I know you're tired." She just smiled and closed her eyes afterwards.

I think I should sleep too. We arrived here by three in the morning, today is Sunday and I saw the card five minutes after. That gives me until 3:05 AM tomorrow. I'll deal with this card tomorrow, I should rest first.

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"You are next to me, we are even. Second and fourth vowel, to us is given. Who am I?" Just like the first riddle, I've been reading this over and over again but it's been two hours and I don't have even the slightest idea of the answer. "If this is someone I knew then--" I stood up and grabbed some paper to write down every person's name who's currently close to me as of the moment. After a minute or two--

1. Ricciane
2. Hernhea
3. Klein
4. Steven
5. Mr. Gregory
6. Jamila
7. Zelo
8. Joaquin
9. Toby
10. Lyka
11. Court Louise
12. Scheheredane

Okay, so now I got the list. Now, where should I start?

"Why so serious bro?" I looked at Ricciane who suddenly appeared beside me. I immediately cover the card and the list with a book, I don't want her to get involve in this mess I'm in.

"I was just thinking on what topic should we focus on." I said but I saw her looking at the book I used to cover the card and the list. "Hey?" I snapped my fingers to catch her attention.

"Ha? Uhm yeah, by the way bro I have to go." She immediately grabbed her bag.

"Where you off to?"