The Other World

Chapter 27: Rescued and Doomed

I stepped through the door and for the first time in my life, I entered Dormaselor. The first thing I noticed was that it was cold. Very cold. And dark. There were trees everywhere. The trees were very tall that you could barely see the sky. Dormaselor felt like a place in the middle of a forest.

It was late so it was getting dark. Stark decided that we should hurry. Only he won't be affected by Dormaselor. Kameron, Gomin, Robby and I will soon be very weak and can even die. I prayed none of that would happen.

"Guys, where are we heading?" Kameron asked.

"Well according to Z, Danny is in a cave." I replied.

"Well, isn't that the most helpful thing in the world." Gomin said, sarcastically.

For some reason we were all whispering. Like if we talked too loud, than an evil force will attack us.

"I think I know which cave he is talking about." Stark said.

"How come?" Robby asked.

"Because according to what Mickey said, Danny is taking a nap. There is a cave called Rest Alone. I think it's there." Stark said.

We didn't argue but just followed Stark. I was a little suspicious about him.

"So, is anyone going to tell me who Z is?" Stark asked.

I froze in my spot, my heart skipping a beat. We never told Stark who Z was. But when he tried to stop me and everyone asked for an explanation, I said Z told me. Stark didn't react and ask who he was at that time. But now.....

No one said a word.

"Well, ok then." Stark said. I saw him clenching his jaws. He looked hurt, knowing that we were keeping such a big secret from him, even when he is risking his life.

"I'll tell you everything later." I said.

He didn't reply. We quietly walked around, tension in the air. After a few minutes of walking we came upon a cave.

The cave looked like any cave you would see on TV. Of course it was dark inside. Luckily, Robby thought ahead and bought flash lights for all of us.

It felt like an eternity passed by but we reached the end of the cave which was separated into two different tunnels.

"What now?" I asked, irritated.

"I think we should go left." Stark said.

"Why?" I asked.

He shrugged. "Just a guess."
Why is he avoiding my eyes?

"Ok. Lets go." Robby said.

After a few minutes, Kameron said "Man I'm sleepy. It's so late. It's way past my bed time."

"You have a bed time?" Gomin smirked.

Kameron shrugged.

"It's only 8pm." Robby said.

They went on about random things but I didn't join them. I was terrified and scared. What if Danny got hurt? This is all my fault. And how did Z know I said that I wished Danny was here? I only told Gomin but I know it's not Gomin.

Then it hit me. Robby. He came while I was telling Gomin that. He must have overheard me. What if Z was Robby?

I looked at him, suddenly scared. It can't be.....

I was so lost in my thoughts, I didn't realize everyone had stopped walking until I bumped into Stark.

We had reached the end of the tunnel. And there on the floor, lying on a pile of clothes, was Danny. Without a second thought, I raced towards him. I heard someone yell my name but didn't stop until I reached Danny and knelt down next to him.