A Descendant of Water

Chapter 08 - Journey

"I dont want you to be alone Lin. Specially today. You will be safe with me here. Is that ok?"

Lin nodded. She didnt have a choice .She was afraid of her own life. She felt safe with him. Alex Took her to a guest room in his house and placed her gently on the bed.

He brought a bowl of water and cloth and started to clean the wounds in Lins face and hands. She winced in pain and she was trembling like a leaf caught in win.

"Just hold on a little Lin. Just a few more " and he finished soon.

"We need to get you to a hospital Lin. I dont know what liquid they put on to you, Who else was there besides Caleb?"

Lins memories flashed back to her. She saw her friends face how she used chloroform and how she broke her trust. She was confused and had no idea how she could explain this to Alex. Tears rolled down her cheeks. Alex starred at her. He felt her pain. It was too much to go through. He knew she was devastated by the way he treated her. And an attack on the same day, It was too much to handle. He gently wiped her tears away.

Lin spoke between tears.

"She did this with him Alex. I cant believe this. "

Alex wiped her tears away.

"Who she?"

"Rachel"

Alex was shocked beyond belief .

"No no how? Are you sure?"

Lin nodded.

"She used me to get to you Alex. She is working with caleb"

"That mean she is from the golden dragon tribe too? She is the one who told me that ,she knows that i have the ability."

"Alex, its ok. Just forget about what she did to me . Right now we must figure out away to solve this little mystery before Caleb and Rachel."

Alex felt more sad. He couldn't tell her about his journey with Caleb tomorrow and all is lost. Lin would be more devastated. He cannot leave her alone in this condition and go for a journey where he cannot even sure his life. He cannot trust anyone to have Lin looked after.

"Alex? You are silent" Lin knew he was hiding something.

"I was thinking of what to do Lin"

"Um.. Alex how did you find me? how you saved me?" Lin inquired.

A wave of panic swept through Alex. if he tries to tell her the truth she would get to know that he sacrificed his inheritance to the enemies to save her. On the other hand he was too exhausted and tired to come up with a good excuse.

" When I came to bed I noticed you haven't come home. I felt I treated you too harshly. So I went looking for you and found you near the pool." Alex could only tell this much.

"So no one was there ? Caleb or Rachel?"Lin was trying to get an eye contact with Alex but he wouldn't face her. Alex was looking away.

"No they weren't there. you were just lying on the breaches" Alex was hoping she wouldn't ask anymore questions.

The time was almost mid night. Alex had to leave in a few hours but he didn't know how he could leave with her condition.

" Don't worry Alex it's just an anesthetic liquid. I can tell by its smell and syringe. It's no harm."

" Get a good sleep now Lin. You would need your strength.I'll be in the other room if anything please call me. You are safe here ok?"

" Sure thanks Alex. Good Night"

"Good night Lin" He gently closed the door behind him and went to his room. He left his room door open so that he can hear Lin if she calls for him.

He packed a few cloths to a small bag with some snacks. a compass and a pocket knife. He kept the alarm at 5.00am and slept. He knew he cannot get much of a sleep but he knows at least a little would boost some energy. He woke up for the buzz of his alarm. It was dark outside and windy. He made sure he made a little noise as he didn't want Lin to wake up. He checked on her. She was peacefully sleeping. He wanted to say goodbye for he might not even return. However he knew if he tries to tell this to Lin she would never let him go alone. He must control his emotions and must concentrate on his mission. He left at the break of dawn. He had no idea where Caleb would be. He made it to the peer and waited. The first rays of sun light was beeming through the mist and the scene was splendid. He could witnesss the calm water in the the river and while the mist was clearing he could see where the river meets the sea. it was beautiful. the river water flowed gently into the sea no rush no harm to anything. jut flowing in it's own pace and peace.

"I see you made it" Alex was busy observing the scene he jumped at the tone.It was Caleb. He was dressed in the same way as Alex. But he could see Caleb had a couple of weapons with hi including a gun and a knife. What interested Alex was the pendant in the chain worn by Caleb. It was round and was a crystal in orange colour. It had a face of a dragon carved in the crystal itself.

"How is Lin?" Caleb qustioned with a smirk.

Alex shot him a glance of warning and looked away. He could feel something electric moving through his spine.

"It's none of your business. Lets get going but i don't see any island" Alex responded while looking around.

Caleb Laughed.

"Dear friend this is no 21st century mission. There are things that cannot be explained by the laws of science or any modern theories. In your words fantacy. But know this Alex , there are fantacies that can be real. Remind yourself who you are and your purpose here? and look again at the place where the river meets the sea."

Alex obeyed him with much disgust. He was shocked by the result. He could actually see an island a little further away from the lagoon.it was a huge land mass he could tell. He could see the whole island covered in trees.

"If you are done dreaming get in here" Caleb called him pulling him away from his awe. Caleb was on a boat with an oar in his hand. Other one was vacant for Alex. That boat wasn't there when Alex came. How did it appear?

"Where did you get this boat? When I came here nothing was here" Alex inquired while getting into boat. He took the other oar into his hand.

"I told you Alex , fantasies can be true. All what you need for your purpose appears." Caleb responded while paddling the boat. Alex didn't want to question him regarding their journey he knew Caleb wouldn't give him a clear answer.

Meanwhile back at home Lin was seeing the same dream again. Just like before she saw the same eyes and before she could call out the lightning struck. Lin gasped and woke up.
She looked around.she rested her head on the pillow. Lin still felt dizzy. She felt an unusual loneliness, not a sound in the house.