Another World

Chapter 7- Eriel

Chapter 7- Eriel

The next day, Nate was off work, so he decided to spend the day with Morgan. Hunter was at home when he came across a channel called MunchingOrange. In the video Hunter watched, MO (as he called himself) was attempting to catch some Legendary Pokemon. One thing caught Hunter's attention about the video. MO had called himself Eriel. Hunter quickly found the guy on Twitter. Sure enough, Eriel was spelled just like the one Nate knew. And he followed Hunter. Hunter followed him and quickly shot him a message.

"Are you a friend of Nate Smith from Orlando?"

He shut off the computer and went to make some food for lunch when his phone vibrated.

"You know Nate? I've been trying to find him, hoping he made it out alive! Do you know if Callum made it, too? I can't find him, either."

"Nate lives with me, bro. I was part of the escapee housing program, and I was paired with him. Where are you living, now?"

"I'm living with a couple named Kellz and Alex. We're in Springfield, Missouri."

Hunter's heart was racing, now. He quickly sent his and Nate's address to Eriel.

"Come over. Nate will be home soon. He'll be happy to see you."

Hunter finished cooking. As he was about to eat, there was a knock.

"It's open!" he called.

He looked up as Eriel walked in.

"You must be Hunter," he said. "It's nice to finally meet you. I'm Eriel."

"Have a seat, Eriel," Hunter said, smiling. "Nate will be home soon."

As if on cue, Nate and Morgan walked in. Eriel spun around, and the two locked eyes, freezing for a second. Finally, they broke down into tears and hugged each other.

"I'm so glad you made it out," Nate said. "I've been worried sick about you! How'd you find me?"

"Hunter found me," Eriel said. "He messaged me on twitter, and gave me your address. I've been worried sick about you, too. You think Callum is okay?"

Nate wiped a tear.

"I don't know," he said. "I hope so. The fact that you're okay, though, gives me hope, though. I'm positive we'll find him."

Eriel smiled, hugging Nate again.

"I'm so glad to see you again, dude."

"You, too," Nate said. Morgan rubbed Nate's back. "Oh, by the way, meet my girlfriend. This is Morgan. Morgan, this is one of my best friends, Eriel. We lived in Orlando together."

Morgan smiled.

"It's a pleasure to meet you," she said sweetly.

"You, too," Eriel said.

Hunter piped up.

"Who wants to play some Mario Kart?"

Nate, Eriel, and Morgan all plopped onto the couch, grabbing controllers. The four of them spent the entire night laughing, playing, and having the best time ever.