Chapter 25：XXV

Due to the relaxed atmosphere, we ended up falling asleep. What woke us up was the sound of our phones vibrating. Getting out of bed, I walk up to one of the side tables and grab my phone. There were multiple of texts coming from both Ash and Atsushi.

All the texts sent out a dangerous vibe. Turning around, I see that andrew has also gotten out of bed and was checking his phone.

"Who's that?" I asked, worried.

"I... don't know." He said. "Who texted you?"

"Ash and Atsushi. I think something is up."

"We should head back."

Nodding in agreement, we both packed up our stuff and headed out the hotel room.

--two days later--

Arriving back to NYC felt like forever. We both were really stressed and worried. Constantly, I was contacting Fireheart to see if my siblings were fine, as well as Andrew's twin. Knowing that they were all fine helped me to relax somewhat.

As we arrived at my place, I rushed inside the apartment. No one was home, and it was a complete mess. Many things were all over the floor. Checking the rooms, they were also a mess. What caught me off guard was the sigh of blood. It was in Ash's room.

".....dammit...." I mumbled.

Going back to Andrew, I open a portal that leads to the gang's hideout. "They are not here. Come on."

Without waiting for a reply, I enter the portal as Andrew let's out a worried sigh and follows quietly.

--in the hideout--

A red headed male with orange yellow eyes walks up to me. "Is everything alright?"

"No, Fireheart, nothing is alright." Looking at Andrew, i ask: "Is Ann fine?"

Andrew just replies with a small node. Looking back at Fireheart, I signal him to walk forward. Not wanting to cause any trouble, he does as told.

"Ash and Atsushi are not home. And it seems as if Ash was injured. Can you pinpoint their location?" I asked.

"Yes, i can. Just give me a some time." He said, before walking into a room.

"Calm down, they'll be fine." Andrew said as he pulled me into his embrace.

Not saying anything, I hug him tightly.

--an hour later--

"Alright! I got their location." Fireheart said as he walked up to us.

"And?!" I asked impatiently.

"They are both near an abandoned hospital."

"... Send me the address."

Andrew opens a portal back to the apartment parking lot. Without waiting for a reply, we both entered it. Exiting the portal, we both got in the car, waiting for a text.

"I know this place," I said, handing my phone to Andrew, "I have been there many times due to missions Slender would give me."

Noding small, Andrew gives me back my phone and starts the car. "Same."