Chapter 38

  -Duke

  "Damn it, get the hell off my bus!" I said as I smacked the top of the bus.

  I could see his claws Engraving into the bus's fiberglass rooftop. He was inching his way closer to the front of the bus.

  I couldn't let him reach the roof hatch, the emergency exit on top of the bus. If he did, he could tear it away, quickly get into the bus, and do more damage.

  "Baby," my eyes locked onto her. Grab the wheel immediately!

  "I got you. I'll take over, she said!"

  I lined myself up, pointing outside the front driver's window as I pulled out from my coat pockets my 9 mm Glock 17 semi-automatic handguns. With one in each of my hands, I lined my body up for the shot.

  When Baby went over a large pothole, I busted my head to the top part of the window.

  "Damn it, this isn't going to work! I can't make the shot from here hold her steady. Steer course, do not deviate!"

  "Yes, sir. I will do my best to avoid potholes, then," Baby smirked.

  I think she enjoyed me bashing my head.

  This time, I aimed myself as I sat on top of the window, anchoring most of my body half in and half out, leaning so I could get the shot.

  "Jesus, Duke!" Evan denounced. "I know you're Immortal, but is this very wise?"

  "Son, if it helps me get the shot, I'll do whatever is necessary! That being said, once I shoot him, there's no guarantee that it'll do any damage, but at least we will be able to knock them may be off."

  Calculating the wind and the speed at which we were going. The only angle that I can reach is the top of his skull. I still should be able to do the trick, but I would have been much more satisfied with an eye. At least then, it would stun him. I don't know how tough his head is. This bullet might bounce off the top of his skull like a beetle hitting glass.

  And for the shot, I fired both my guns. The first shot, nicked, is here, for following right behind was the shot to the Head. It knocked him off the bus. But he soon shook his head and picked up speed, eyes directed at me.

  "Dagnabbit, it worked for a few seconds, but he's back up and running and looks hungry for me. I must have pissed him off real good!"

  "I told you guys before he was a merciless war machine in the military. Now that he has these abilities of a wolf, he is unstoppable," Josh reiterated.

  "If he is coming for you, I have one idea, but we must wait for the right position. Sit right there and don't move, Duke."

  "Baby, I don't think I like where this is going. You're using me as bait."

  "Hold on, everyone, to your seats tightly!"

  Suddenly, Baby moved my coat swiftly and grabbed the top half of my pants and belt.

  "Ma'am, I don't appreciate you grabbing..."

  Before I could finish announcing my complaint, Baby made a sharp turn, causing the bus to shift to two wheels. As she drifted the corner, screeching tires and burning wheels caused the bus to jackknife, flipping the tail end towards Benjamin. She used the bus as her weapon and slammed the main half of the back end into the demon wolf.

  "That should put that dog down for a little while. At least, Baby said proudly!"

  "Badass throwing a whole bus at that demon! I'm going to have to make you one of the honorary Broz. You earned it with those epic moves."

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  "If I remember correctly, you did the same thing with the rat, but you abandoned the whole car and made it flip," Becky commented. You sure do like using Vehicles as weapons," she chuckled.

  "Hey, we kept the vehicle this time, and everybody's okay."

  "Not quite I said; I actually feel quite violated, I said, throwing my hand on my head dramatically."

  "Get over. I saved your Immortal Life."

  "That's precisely the point! I get out of my seat, and you don't get to drive that crazy anymore!"

  -Everyone laughed-

  "We aren't far from the ferry. We will be taking that to the island where the tribe lives."

  Once our bus was loaded onto the ferry, they undocked and started to sail off.

  "Now that we've had a chance to get out on the open waters. You guys can walk around freely. Go use the restroom, or you can hang out on the upstairs deck and look out at the ocean. It's quite pretty."

  "Oh, I would love to do that! After a quick bathroom break, that is," Becky said excitedly.

  "I will come to join you as well," said Josh.

  "Ooh...Becky and Josh sitting in a tree...."

  "Finish that sentence, big bro, and you'll be eating your next meal through a straw."

  "Testy, testy, testy, just kidding, lighting up, Evan said, teasing his brother with a jestering smile.

  "After you guys get a chance to look around, make sure you're back here before the ferry comes to a stop and docks."

  -Okay, will do- Everyone said, except for Kaysi.

  Evan walked over to Kaysi.

  "You are more than welcome to come and join us Evan said. You're not scared of the ocean, are you?"

  "I can't remember I had this dream that I was drowning, during a lightning storm. There was this young boy that rescued me out of the water. I believe I was young, too. I really can't say if it's a dream or a memory anymore?"

  "That's kind of funny," Evan replied. I remember having the same dream when I was young when there was this girl with light brown hair and a pink school uniform. I was wearing my school uniform, which was navy blue pants, a white shirt, and a red tie."

  "That was exactly how I imagined the boy, Kaysi said. Also, I believe that is what I was wearing, but it all seems fuzzy. Maybe then this is a memory. We can't be having the same dream can we?"

  "I honestly don't know if that's possible. Maybe it was me that saved you when we were younger. It's just been so long ago that we both forgot. How unfortunate for you, though, that seems to be naturally what's happening to you. Mine just seems to be crappy memory."

  Evan halfheartedly chuckled.

  Well, guys, Duke said, walking over to Kaysi and Evan. I can feel that there is electricity in the air. I've done some sailing myself, so I know the ocean weather is a whole other beast. It can change at any time. That's why it's good to have a skilled navigator on your side."

  "If you guys could, tell the others to head back to the bus. I mistakenly underestimated the weather today and don't want us to get caught in the storm."

  As I looked out at the horizon, I saw that a storm was indeed fast approaching. Far off in the distance, small light flickers were behind the clouds.

  "Look out there, those clouds with the flashing, but the storm and the winds are blowing this way. Hopefully, with the group being out on deck, they should be able to see it before us. But just in case, go ahead and tell them to head back. They are young and might not take the storm all that seriously."

  "That's true for my brother and me. We used to play out in the rain all the time."

  "Playing out on land with a storm that is nothing compared to the storms on the seas."

  "All right, pops, I get your point. We'll head up there quickly."

  "Thank you, son."

  "Do you always have to be stern about the kids, Duke?"

  "Yes, Baby, you know those boys are stubborn. I have to put a firm foot down. That being said, thank you for helping me out and saving my rump back there.

  I said, leaning over and hugging her.

  "Oh, you big baby, you act like you're scared for your life. Did you forget you're immortal?"

  "No, I did not. I just appreciate your help here lately. Even Evan has softened his heart a bit since joining the rest of your group."

  -Kaysi & Evan-

  "So what did you mean when you said pops? Is he your dad? If you don't mind me speaking too forwardly, you don't look anything like him."

  "Oh, Duke, he is like a father figure to me and has helped raise me these recent years.

  "Do you know where the deck is located?"

  "No, it shouldn't be too far from here. I can ask some of the tourists for directions."

  "That storm seems to be getting closer fast. Duke wasn't joking."

  "I see, we need to locate the group fast."

  "Hello, sir," Evan said, asking one of the tourists standing nearby. We're looking for our friends. They went up on the top deck. Do you know where that is located?"

  "Yes, actually, you're only a few feet from it. Do you see the sign?" he said, pointing. It's right up those stairs."

  "Oh shoot, why didn't I think I should look for the signs?"

  "Simple mistake. This must be your first time on the ferry."

  "Yes, it is. Thank you so much. We have to be going now."

  "Hope you find your friends soon. It's starting to look nasty."

  We ran up the stairs as fast as we could, but the boat was shifting heavily underneath our feet. We had to grab the rail and hold on as we pulled ourselves upwards. But we made it to the top deck. Scanning the area, we still could not find our friends.

  "Is there another exit that we were missing? This ferry is huge, and I don't know if we're going to find them in time. Evan said with disappointment."

  "I think we have run out of time," I said, looking up at the sky.

  Just a mile or so from the boat, lightning broke across the sky, flashing through the atmosphere and then falling upon the ocean, intensifying the clouds' gloom and darkness.