Crossover II Evalius

Chapter 25 Now Everyone Knows

Chapter 25

Now Everyone Knows

    “Come on, Kendal. Pick up the phone,” Aria muttered in frustration, as she tried calling her for the fifth time. “Any luck, Walter?”

    Walter, holding up his Internet phone, shook his head. “No, there’s nothing east downtown. I think that area’s still under construction. Are you sure that’s where she said she was?”

    Aria nodded. This did not make any sense. Was Edmund able to create an illusion so Kendal would think she was in an actual restaurant? What frightened Aria the most was when Kendal said the name of the place it sounded like she started to say Evalius.

    Aria took in a deep breath, as she looked directly at her friend. “Walter, can I ask you a huge favor? I need to borrow your car. I’m going to go find them.”

    Walter just looked at her concerned. “If she’s in real trouble, shouldn’t we call the police?”

    Aria shook her head. “The police won’t be able to help, Walter. You will have to trust me on that. I just have to go see what I can do, and I need to hurry.”

    To Aria’s surprise he did not argue but did say, “Okay fine, but I’m going with you.”

    “Walter, you have no idea where we could be going,” Aria protested, not wanting to drag him into this mess.

    “I don’t care, Aria. You should not have to do this alone.”

    Aria felt the urge to hug him after those words, especially because since she found out Edmund was after Kendal she had been trying to save her all by herself. She remembered how frustrated she felt when everyone just told her to stay out of it. And now, here stood Walter, willing to help her when she did not even ask. Aria just hoped that they could get there before Edmund takes Kendal to the real Evalius.

      They both told Kendal’s mother and stepfather they would be right back and got into Walter’s car, heading downtown. As they drove, Aria’s phone rang.

     

      “It’s Vanessa,” Aria said aloud before picking up. “Hey, now’s really not a good time.”

     

      “That doesn’t sound good,” Vanessa responded in a worried tone. “Are you at Kendal’s house?”

     

      “Not anymore. She went out with Edmund right after school and didn’t tell me, and now every time I try calling her I can’t get a hold of her. Right now, we are going downtown to try and find them.”

     

      “We?” Vanessa demanded. “Is Walter with you?”

     

      Aria sighed. “Yes, he insisted on going.”

     

      “Aria, Walter doesn’t even know what he’s getting in to!” Vanessa stammered so loudly Aria had to move the phone a couple inches away from her ear.

     

      “I know, I know, but hopefully we get there before Edmund takes her to… well, you know.”

     

      Aria glanced over and caught Walter’s puzzled expression, but he kept on driving.