The Terrible Demise of Tortuga

Twenty six.

Elizabeth, Aaron Jr., and Olivia headed to school after they had eaten breakfast. They barely made it in time. “You were almost late!” Mizz Hawkthorne snapped angrily. “Yeah, but we weren’t.” Aaron muttered under his breath. “Excuse me?!” His teacher asked. “Nothing.” Aaron jr. Said quickly. They sat down in their seats. Elizabeth sat down in between Emma and Rachelle. She looked at Rachelle who sat at attention listening to Mizz Hawkthorne’s lecture for the day. (Rachelle was the daughter of a peace keeper so she wanted to be as obedient as she could and learn as much about their city as she could so that she could become a peace keeper.) Elizabeth turned to Emma. “Hi Emma!” She whispered softly so that Mizz Hawkthorne couldn’t hear her. Emma who had been staring off into space looked at Elizabeth, a misty eyed look on her face. “Hi Elizabeth.” She said simply. Elizabeth noticed Emma and Andrew kept sneaking glances at each other. Elizabeth looked at Emilia who shrugged. “…many people breed the dangerous creatures and made cross breeds! These animals are dangerous and deserve to be DESTROYED!” (Olivia, Elizabeth and Aaron Jr. desperately trued not to lash out at their teacher who they were sure was talking about their grandfather’s animals.) On and on she talked until finally, miraculously the class ended. “Class dismissed, file out!” Mizz Hawkthorne said. They did as she said. Elizabeth spotted Emma and Andrew talking. “I think they’re boyfriend and girlfriend now.” Emilia said, coming up behind her. “Yeah….they’re even holding hands!” Olivia said. Eric walked past them. “Hi Elizabeth!” He called. She waved. He kept walking but he was still facing her so he ran into a house. *thud* “Ow!”

Back at the mayor manor, the young, irresponsible, and lazy teenagers that were the mayors were still scheming. “She has to love me!” Michael said. “Maybe she does…she’s just been bewitched or something!” Suggested Mickie. “That’s it! She DOES love me she just has been bewitched by…by…uh…by…um…….ah yes! Her father!” Michael said. “And Andrew.” Mike added. “I’m gonna go and straighten mr. Peterson out! He has no right to keep my love away from me!” Michael said. Then he marched off to the Peterson’s house. He rang the doorbell several times to make himself noticeable. “The more the merrier. Plus more people needed to see “Mr. Peterson” reach his downfall.” Thought Michael. The door opened and Aragorn excited with a annoyed look on his face. He’d just been about to head to work when Michael had come. (Aragorn’s shifts varied from time to time at his job) Hanging around Aragorn’s neck was his medallion. It too had markings just like the others. A dull black glow shone from them.(the markings on his medallion) The chain that looped around Aragorn’s neck that held the medallion bore deep into his skin. There were marks where the chain had sat. Obviously Aragorn had had this medallion for a LONG time. “What do YOU want?” Aragorn asked, not even bothering to acknowledge that Michael was a mayor. Michael gritted his teeth. How dare this man not respect him?! He was a mayor for goodness sake! “Show some respect will you? I’m a mayor you know!”Michael exclaimed. Aragorn gave him a almost pitying look. “Yeah…well Mr. MAYOR, what do you want from little old me?” Aragorn asked sarcastically. Why didn’t this man take him seriously?! He would soon. “I have come to ask…no DEMAND that you stop this funny business and let your daughter date ME. You’ve been threatening her to stay away from me, her true love.” Michael said. Aragorn raised his eyebrow. “I don’t force my opinions on my children and if Emma says she won’t date you it’s because she doesn’t like you.” Aragorn replied calmly. “That can’t be right!” Michael exclaimed. Aragorn took a deep breath and clenched his fists tight then set his jaw. “Let me be blunt with you, Emma despises you and wants NOTHING to do with you. I do not set my opinions on my children BUT if YOU come anywhere near MY daughter it WILL not end well.” Aragorn said. Michael scoffed. “I’m the mayor you can’t hurt me.” Aragorn’s medallion for a second glowed brighter. Michael saw something move behind him out of the corner of his eye. He spun around but saw nothing but his shadow. He dismissed it and turned back to Aragorn. “Please leave.” Aragorn said. Michael huffed then strutted off. He watched Aragorn head off to work. For some reason Aragorn looked different than other people. What was it? Then Michael realized it. Aragorn Peterson didn’t have a shadow.

Next one coming soon! I’ll also be doing a early valentine special soon, in TTDOT. Cya!

-SunnyFox57.