The Lost Coast: The Second Book To Land Of Storms

XXII

Gabriel woke up with a start. He was still in the arms of Walter. He slowly slipped out of his embrace. He had to go back to Amell's house and retrieve his things. Gabriel put his clothes on quickly and moved silently.

As he started to leave the cabin of the ship he looked back on Walter. The man that he loved had no clue what he was getting into during that first kiss. He had a feeling that he would never get over Walter.

He left and walked to Amell's house. Emily was awake and about to do what she occasionally did in the morning. She was about to sneak down to the beach.

"Hey Emily, come here for a second." She did as she was told and went over to Gabriel. He knelt down to be at her eye level. "I have to leave now. I have to go back home to my mother. I just got word she's not doing so well. Could you please explain this to your mother. I won't be here long enough to tell myself, and quite frankly she scares me." Gabriel explained.

"You can count on me, and Gabriel no matter what you do or who you are I'll always think of you as my cousin." Emily said as she hugged him.

"Thank you Emily." Gabriel said, hugging her back.

She left and Gabriel walked up to Amell's room. Amell was already up and even waiting for him. They said nothing to each other and Amell handed him his things. They walked out of the house and straight to the beach.

Once they were at the beach they stopped. Amell looked at Gabriel like he never looked at him before. It was like he was looking right through his soul.

"Did you say good bye to him?" Amell asked.

Gabriel's legs went weak and he leaned on the staff for full support. He hadn't said anything to Walter. He just slipped away.

"No....I couldn't. I just couldn't. It would have been a long good bye that would just hurt the both of us more than it already dose." Gabriel said through tears.

Amell nodded his head in understanding. He walked over and hugged Gabriel.

"Don't do that. When you cry I cry." Amell said voice shaking. "Gabriel I know I haven't told you this yet but I love you. Your the son I always wanted but never got. I'm sorry for the all times I couldn't stop thinking of Malin when I saw you. I love you for you and not just because of him." Amell said, voice shaking.

"Alright let's, let's try this. I really want to go home." Gabriel chuckled. Gabriel ripped off his shirt. Then he walked into the water and opened the book to the right page. "Mul val em sha shim dit ghod phen ref tac shu ja min sto relm wesh bili des el le keq kome sas ma."

Before he knew it he was under the water again. He had his tail strong and blue, just as before. He swam around a bit. He did tricks and laps. Having his tail back was like seeing an old friend you've missed for years. He headed home. Once he crossed the barrier he knew he was home. The relief he felt to be home once again was indescribable.

He started towards the palace. The guard didn't recognize him at first. But after he gave them his protocol codes they let him in. He first went into the throne room he needed to pay his brother a visit.

"Brother!" Gabriel yelled at the top of his lungs.

Ethan was siting on the throne looking something over. He quickly looked up from the cree. Ethan saw Gabriel before him. He instinctively hugged his younger sibling. Then pulled back to get a look at him.