 Shipper Queen Hippie Quad
Chapter 22
“Come on Lo. Wake up.” I cried frantically.
“She isn’t going to wake up Elliot. I will make sure of that.” Melania said, walking toward me happily. I ignored her and held onto Loanna’s lifeless body, laying her head on my lap.
Just a couple of steps away, Melania put her hand out to grab me when the sound of the door being broken open was heard from the living room. She turned and let out a frustrated yell as five people began rushing in. Melania and Thanos began fighting with them, and I knew I needed to move Loanna, or she would get trampled on. Picking her up by under her armpits, I dragged her away from the dueling in the middle of the kitchen, and hid us under the table.
I watched from my spot as they all fought. Thanos had a fierce, murderous look on his face and I grew scared for the people who had come to help. I wasn’t able to decipher Melania’s face before she fled from the room. Two men followed after her, and I heard more fighting coming from the hall. It was three against one, but Thanos was tough. He was able to shoot an unforgivable toward one of the men, before being brought down by the other two. I sighed in relieve when ropes flew around the evil man. Then one of the men left the others to help fight, the other stayed to help the man Thanos had injured.
Looking down at Loanna, I moved a piece of her golden brown hair from out of her eyes. She hadn’t moved since she was hit. This was my fault. I should’ve pushed her. I should’ve made us run. Hugging her body close to me, I hoped somebody would be able to help her. I couldn’t imagine life without her.
Faintly I heard my name being called. I didn’t have the energy to answer. I continued to look at my best friend, hoping with everything in my body that she wasn’t dying.
“Elliot! Where are you?”
“Come on Lo. Wake up.” I whispered, a tear falling down my cheeks.
“Elliot! Please.” That voice. I knew that voice. I looked up as Aleksander ran inside.
“Elliot!” He ran toward me and kneeled down hurriedly next to me. “Are you hurt?”
“She won’t wake up Aleks. He hurt her. He could have killed her. She won’t wake up. It’s my fault. She won’t wake up!” I said shakily.
“It’s ok. Keep her still alright?” he said calmly, and aimed his wand at her chest. He said a charm I’ve never heard before and I closed my eyes in anticipation.
Then I felt her move. My eyes flashed back open and she gave me a weak smile. I’ve never been happier to see her bottle green eyes. It felt like a big weight was lifted off my shoulders
“Thank you.” I said, and gave my brother the biggest hug I have ever given any one in my life. He patted my back in a loving way, and stood up.
“Come on. Lets go home.” He said, giving me hand up. I smiled contentedly at him and turned to look at Loanna. It looked like it was hard for her to sit up, so I put my hands out to help her.
“I’m ok.” Was her reply. But when she got on two feet, her knees buckled. I caught her around the waist and threw her arm over my neck. She gave me a grateful smile and let me help her from out of the kitchen. We followed after Aleksander to the living room and out the front door, Loanna and I going slightly slower.
“Both of you hold onto my arm. We are going to apparate.” Aleksander instructed us.
“You don’t have your license though.” I pointed out.
“I’ve been practicing. Just hang on tight.” He smiled impishly. Still holding on to Loanna, I grabbed onto Aleksander’s left arm. Loanna took his right side, forming a small circle. Then I felt the pull around my navel and the house began disappearing before my eyes. But not before I heard a high-pitched scream, which sounded a lot like Melania.
We reappeared in the backyard, almost the exact place I had left from. I could tell by the look on Aleksander’s face that that had been his first time traveling so far, and with people. A smile was plastered on his face, and he looked ready to laugh.
“Good job Aleks. You saved the day.” I said, with a smile on my face.
“Nah. I’m no hero. I just did what was right.” He said, ruffling my hair. I scowled, as my hair began going everywhere and he laughed. I let a smile fall onto my face at his laugh. I had missed this.
“Come on. Lets get inside.” Aleksander said. I nodded and turned my head to look at Loanna. Her face was scrunched up in pain, and I could tell standing was taking up all her strength.
“Are you ok?” I asked her. She nodded her head, her eyes closed, even though she was biting her lip.
Aleksander turned to look at her next, and frowned. He then put his hand on her shoulder. She reopened her eyes, as he picked her up bridal style. “Thank you.” She said looking small.
I led the way to the back door, grateful for my brother’s help. Loanna was tiny, but there was no way I would be able to carry her like that.
The kitchen window was open, and I made out two people sitting at the table. My mother looked like she hadn’t slept in weeks, her eyes blood shot red, and her face sickly pale. Her reddish brown hair was falling out of her messy ponytail and she looked on the verge of tears as she glanced at the clock on the wall. Jacoby was sitting next to her, holding her hand on the table. He had a somber look on his face, and he too looked exhausted. His honey colored eyes were focused on the edge of the table. Neither of them spoke.
“Go on Elliot.” Aleksander said softly from behind me. I nodded and opened the back door. Home at last.
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