Short Story

We decide that we should rest at the fountain. We did not bring enough food, leaving us to forage for plants. Which is something none of us are good at. And we all need a long, hot shower. “We are in no shape to go into the Demon Realm. We’re tired, hungry, and gross looking,” I say, pleading for the relief of home. “Yeah, I need a shower and a nice meal before I will do anything that will endanger me,” Serenity says. Lucas sighs, “You’re right, even the weakest Demon will be able to kill us when we are like this. Fine, we'll go back to the house. But don’t forget about Ava.” “Fine, let’s just go,” I urge. ~~~ I carefully push open the door, trying not to make too much noise, “Ava?” I call out her name, but I get no answers. We make …show more content…

Her hair is still dripping wet. “Okay, who’s next? And that smells really good.” She asks. “Lucas, you go. Serenity and I will finish it up.” I say, placing the latest batch onto a plate, getting ready to continue with another. “If you insist.” Lucas finishes what he is doing and then runs out to the bathroom. “What are we making?” Serenity asks, grabbing some plates to set the table. I tell her what we are making and she goes out to set the table. By the time Lucas is done and back out here, I have finished making the french toast, with Serenity’s help obviously. She grabs the drinks while I grab the main meal. After gobbling down at least 4 slices of toast and downing the smoothie, which we made tall glasses of, I take my turn in the shower. I never thought I would miss the feeling of hot water rushing down on my face as much as I do now. I make sure to wash every piece of dirt and plant off of myself and then tackling my mess of hair. After all that, I throw my hair up in a high ponytail and throw on a black leather jacket with a blue tank top underneath, dark colored jeans, and some black flats. If I put on some edgy clothing, it may make it easier to be passed by as another Demon. The table has already been cleared and cleaned when I come out, Serenity and Lucas lounge in their seats. “So, we’ve been discussing what we should do with the kyanite. We don’t