The Outcasts

Chapter 16 -The Hunt-

Andrew paced nervously around on the spaceship, chewing on his fingertips. The rest of the group stood together watching him. Rocco had his arms crossed and he watched impatiently as Andrew paced.

"You aren't gonna get anything done pacing like that Drew!" Rocco snapped, unfolding his arms.

Andrew stopped and glared at Rocco, "I'm thinking! I seem to be the only one that cares here!"

Candaler let out a sigh and stepped forward, "We care Andrew, we just don't know what to do."

Grimm nodded, "He's right, she's gone."

Andrew let out a deep groan and leaned against the wall and rubbed his temples. He feared they would never get Addison, he feared she would die in the hands off Illuminate.

Suddenly there was static buzzing coming from the controls in the cockpit of the ship. Everyone turned their heads towards the sound.

It continued to buzz and they could hear faint mumbling coming through the speakers suddenly a voice came through the static.

"Hello?" It called. It was the voice of Addison.

"Oh my stars and moons! It's Addison!" Grimm gasped running over to the panel.

Andrew's face lit up and he raced over, followed by everyone else. They all huddled over the panel trying to listen to what she had to say.

"Someone, anyone, help me! I've been kidnapped by Illuminate, please help-" Addison cried through the microphone just before a different grim voice appeared, "What are doing?" It growled just before the line was cut and there was only silence.

"She's alive!" Grimm gasped.

Andrew's jaw dropped, he was speechless.

"Not for long more if we don't find her." Rocco muttered.

Andrew shook his head, "We've gotta find her!"

"How? No one's been able to find Illuminate's lair." Candaler said.

Andrew frowned and let out a long sigh. He shrugged, "Are we just going to leave her there to die?"

Rocco shook his head, "No. I have an idea."

Everyone turned and looked at Rocco. He rarely had ideas, well at least good ones.

"Well spit it out!" Andrew yelled, throwing his hands up.

Rocco glared at Andrew before saying his idea, "Well we've never heard of Illuminate using his radio, you think we can track down were it came from?"

Everyone looked at each other, Candaler nodded, "Actually that's a pretty good idea. I think it'll work."

Rocco smirked and crossed his arms proudly. Andrew rolled his eyes and headed over to the control panel in the cockpit.

Andrew waved Candaler over to him without looking back. He was eyeing the control panel.

Candaler walked over to Andrew's side. He tapped a button next to there radio and a small tab popped up on a screen that took up most of the control panel.

"This should be the data of recently connected radios." Candaler said.

Andrew looked at the most recent pop up. The files name was marked 'I'.

"That's gotta be it!" Andrew said reaching over and tapping it on the screen.

A blank tab opened. It was empty. Candaler and Andrew both frowned.

"Can you track where the file came from or something like that?" Andrew suggested.

Candaler shrugged, "Maybe. It might take awhile though."

Andrew sighed and turned away. He walked over to Grimm's side and crossed his arms. Grimm glanced over at him and frowned.

"It's gonna be okay, Drew. You're handling better than Danez at least." She said with a slight smile.

Andrew hadn't really paid much attention to Danez, no one had. It was easy to forget about him because of how quiet he was.

Andrew looked over to the corner of the ship and saw Danez wiping tears from his eyes. Andrew's face softened as he saw the big man cry.

He approached Danez slowly and put a hand on the large man's back. He patted it softly.

"It's gonna be alright Danez, we'll find her." Andrew said calmly.

Danez sighed and looked down at short Andrew, "I just had this strong connection with her. It was the first time in years." He sniffed.

Andrew's eyes widened, he knew Danez could feel feelings from far away from certain people. He never knew how much it could hurt though.

"I can feel her pain. Illuminate's done something." Danez said.

Andrew gasped. He had an idea, an easy and quick one. One that could save Addison.

"Wait. If you can feel her feelings, do you think you could track her down?" Andrew asked hopefully.

Danez nodded, "Easily."

Andrew jumped with joy and ran over to Candaler, he shook him by the shoulder.

"I know a quicker way!" Andrew gasped, "Danez can sense her!"

Candaler looked over his shoulder and glanced over at Danez and back at Andrew. He smiled, "Of course!"

Rocco frowned and unfolded his arms, "You mean my plan was useless?"

Andrew nodded, "Yep." He smirked at Rocco before heading back to Danez's side.

Rocco's jaw dropped and he threw his arms up, "Of course."

The group huddled all around Danez, who shifted in his spot. He felt uncomfortable being surrounded by people.

"Okay, Candaler go steer the ship." Andrew said, "And I'll help with Danez."

Candaler did as told and went back to the cockpit. Danez closed his eyes and concentrated on Addison's feelings. They were dark and painful. Something was happening to her, something painful. Danez tried to keep back his tears. He could hear her soul crying for help. He needed to help her, he needed to save her!

"Left." He muttered, and the ship swung left.

Every breath he took was another stab of pain in the mind, grasped his head in agony.

"Hold in there Danez." Andrew whispered.

"Left again." He cried.

An hour later of pain and turns Danez stopped. He stumbled backwards and plopped himself down on the floor with a deep breath. He couldn't take it any longer. The pain only got worse the closer they got to her. Danez was ready to give up and pass out before he felt Rocco's hand wake him up.

"Danez look!" He gasped.

Danez opened his eyes and stood up, looked out the front of the ship. In front of them was a dead planet. Everything was grey and dusty. On the planet was a very large grey building. It had to be Illuminate's lair.