The Arks: Over Heaven (by Ben)

Chapter 34: Sunset

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“I’m really sorry,” Skyler apologized to Rick for like the hundredth time.

By now Skyler had finally seemed to realize the weight of her actions and had maken up for it with a hundred apologizes to Rick.

“Really, it’s okay,” Rick reassured her, “It was a moment of tension. There’s no way you could’ve done anything to stop it.”

Samuel was leaning against the weird metal beam in the middle of the metal platform.

“I have to capitalize on this,” Samuel thought. Then he spoke up.

“Skyler,” Samuel said, “From what we’ve seen, I think it’s safe to say this obelisk is not here to empower us, but to endanger us. Clearly that was the case with the grenade.”

“Mmm, he’s not wrong,” Neddy commented, “You think that came from the obelisk?”

“Yes. I am sure it did,” Samuel replied, “Just remember that even if the obelisks could give its power to us, it may not have a reason to. There’s good reason to believe that this place was designed.”

“Designed?” Paige asked with a raised eyebrow. A bead of sweat dripped from Rick’s face.

“What… Do you mean by that?” Rick asked.

“Well just look at the implants in our wrists,” Samuel said, putting emphasis on our, “Where could they have come from? And I’m sure you’ve all received that message, the one before the obelisks rose from the soil. The one that claims strength comes from the death of others.”

Everyone nodded in agreement.

“So, why not the obelisk go against us? Why give us its power?” Samuel asked, “I still believe your book is trustworthy, Skyler, don’t worry. It’s just that gaining its power may not be so easy. That’s why we NEED to find Tiffany, and find the original book. Maybe they’re connected in some way.”

“I agree with him,” Aurora interjected, “We just need more information about these obelisks, you know? I am totally onboard with the idea. We need to find Tiffany.”

Skyler sighed for a moment, thinking about what to say next, before nodding yes.

“Okay. We’ll go find her.”

Samuel smiled.

“Great. I’m glad we reached a compromise,” Samuel added on. He turned to the others, “What about the rest of you?”

“Of course,” Neddy answered.

“Sounds like a good plan, I guess,” Ruby said.

“Sure.”

Everyone had decided to go with Samuel’s plan.

“Wait, hold on,” Rick said, “Sunny hasn’t come back yet and it’s been a while.”

“Uh oh,” Skyler said, her face turning dark, “That’s- not good.”

“Should we go find her?” Paige asked.

“Of course!” Samuel replied, “We need to, we can’t leave anyone behind. Let’s split up into pairs and spread out. And by an hour past nightfall we shall come back here and regroup next to the entrance of the obelisk.”

“Pairs?” Aurora asked, her head jolting to Samuel, “Samuel-”

“I’ll be going with Rick, if that’s fine with him,” Samuel said, putting a hand on his shoulder. Rick jolted up, and took a glance at Skyler. He turned to Samuel and nodded.

“Yeah, not a problem.”

“Of course I’ll be going with Ruby,” Neddy said.

“Girl, I think you’re lacking a partner,” Paige said with a sly smile, “Why don’t we pair up?”

“And what about me? Should I just-” Skyler was interrupted by Samuel.

“Skyler, I believe you should stay behind and recollect your thoughts. You look like a mess.”

“But I-”

“Listen to the man, Skyler,” Paige sneered, “We don’t want another accident happening.”

Skyler looked solemn, but ultimately agreed.

“Okay. I’ll see you guys soon.”

Everyone walked off in their groups to find Sunny.