Chapter 46
Their little group stared at each other for a minute. Marco was the first one to regain his senses and get to work on the computer station in front of him. Anna turned and put an arm around Amaris and brought her over to the station that she had been working at earlier. Pulling a chair up Amaris looked at the screen. “So what are you doing?” Amaris asked Anna. Anna was typing furiously and clicking on different screens quickly.
“I’m trying to find the actual prophecy wording on the internet. It used to be available on most of the official werewolf websites, but now all I can find are paraphrased versions of it. It’s like someone doesn't want anyone to know what it really says. Thye only want their version of the prophecy out there. Or at least their condensed take on what it says. They all say the same thing. I have a few more places to check. The only other place to find it is the original document that was written down by the prophettess herself. That is in the hall of the soothsayer on the other side of the world.” Amaris looked at Anna “What is the hall of the soothsayer?” Amaris asked. Anna tore her gaze away from her computer screen for a moment to look at Amaris “It is from ancient times. Roman I think. They used to worship gods and have prophets and oracles. These people would guard the temples of the gods. The moon goddess was the goddess of the werewolves and our oracle set up the hall of the soothsayer at her temple to hold record of all the prophecies.” Anna turned back to the computer screen as a new page finished loading and came up.
“So this temple is in Greece?” Amaris looked at the computer screen as Anna pulled up a map on a new page. “Yes, it is on one of these tiny islands off the coast. It was meant to be an island for werewolves only. It is hidden from the rest of the world through a powerful spell cast by the witches in the same year the original soothsayer died. The island has been a secret ever since, but according to my Dad humans still get on the island by mistake from time to time, so they have to keep the secret and hide like us.”
Amaris was not through being surprised by all things that she once took as legend and folklore that were actually true. She sat in thought for a few minutes. Anna seemed to know that she needed a minute to digest what she had just told Amaris and quietly went back to working on her computer. That was one of the reasons why Amaris was best friends with Anna, she seemed to intuitively know what Amaris needed.
Amaris put a hand on Anna's shoulder, "Thanks. I'm goin to check on Gran." She got up and walked over to sit by Gran. She checked to see if she was any warmer. Amaris was now worried. Gran had been unconscious for a few days. As far as Amaris knew she had not eaten or drank anything in all that time. It worried her that Gran may be in trouble. She could not loose her right now. Gran was her strength and her trusted advisor. Right now is when she could use both of those the most, but her first priority was getting Gran the help she needed. Amaris decided that it was time to find a doctor, even if it meant that they split up. She had to give Gran a fighting chance. Amaris was not going to wait for Lyle to come back either. She did not know how long he was going to be gone, but she knew that the longer Gran was unconscious without a doctor’s care the lower the chance of her waking up again.
Walking over to where Marco and Anna’s father were looking at the video footage side by side, Amaris voiced her concern. “Do either of you know of a doctor that we can take Gran to that will be able to help her and not let Adam or Sveta know that she is there? I don’t want them to try and take her hostage again.” Marco and Anna’s Dad looked at each other while thinking, “Yes, I know the retired doctor that moved down by the river to fish. He helps sometimes when there are rescues on the mountain. I know he will help us. It will be safe to goto him. That is a good idea. The fact that she has been out for so long has been worrying me too.” Anna’s father said. Amaris nodded in agreement. “Ok then it is settled. You and Emily will take Gran to the doctor down the mountain, and Lyle and I will take the girls. We will need to split up to keep you safe. “. Marco told Anna’s dad. Anna’s dad and mom looked at each other for a moment and then looked over at Anna who was oblivious to the conversation. "What do you think? Can we take her down the mountain together? Are you up for another hike?" Anna's Dad said. He looked at her mom as she thought about it. She seemed to be studying the back of Anna. Amaris could tell that she was hesitant to leave Anna alone with all that had happened in the last few days. She came to her decision and got to her feet nodding. Anna's father stood now too. They both agreed. Anna's Mom walked over to her and sat in the chair that Amaris had sat in earlier. She had a quick whispered discussion which ended in a hug. Anna got up with her Mom and helped them get their packs filled with the supplies that they would need. They were packed up and ready to go within minutes. “We need to start moving now while we still have some day light. I left you enough rations for a few days each, but that is all there is left so you will need to find provisions.” Marco and Anna’s parents hugged goodbye and then the girls each took their turn before Anna’s parents hoisted their packs and walked over to each take an end of Gran’s stretcher and were out the door. They moved through the forest as quickly and quietly as they could and were quickly out of site. The day was dragging on and Lyle was still not back yet.