Kapitel 123: Chapter 116: The amusement park (1)
The next morning, Erick was in the kitchen, where he was having his breakfast. It was already a bit late so it could be counted as brunch, instead of breakfast. It was coming close to lunchtime. Luella had already eaten her breakfast hours ago. She was currently in the laundry room where she was ironing the clothes.
Lachlan had come home late, as accurately predicted by Erick. With his super hearing, Erick had heard his father come through the front door just after one o'clock in the morning. He immediately ran out of his room and confronted his father right there on the front hallway.
As much as he hated to disturb his father when he knew that he was probably exhausted from the investigations of the attacks, he thought he could no longer wait any longer. Since yesterday, he had not heard anything from Dane. The latter was scarily quiet. Even when Erick had called out his name in his mind for many times, there was no reaction from Dane.
He was seriously getting worried.
Lachlan had tiredly told Erick to come to his study room where they can have a proper conversation.
He had come home late because he had to attend the town council meeting. There have been many disagreements in regards to having Mr. Zant hold the temporary Mayor position when he did not win at all. Mr. Zant's supporters, on the other hand, argued that since the one who won the position, Mr. Hilliard, was still injured, it was best that he get some rest while Mr. Zant takes over. They further argued that it would only be for a while. The heated argument lasted for hours. Although Lachlan was believed to be neutral, he was actually supporting Mr. Hilliard. In the end, it was suggested that Mr. Zant will only hold the position for a week and then it will return back to its rightful owner.
Inside his study room, Lachlan sat down and rested in his chair and Erick immediately started to talk about how he was bothered about Dane's lack of response and how he felt like time was running out.
Even though he was tired, his father listened to his son's persuasive words as the latter continued to talk about why he wanted to go and look for Dane's soul.
In the end, with a condition that he must bring along Noaz with him when he goes to the Kraken forest, Erick left his father alone to get some rest.
He was still eating his 'breakfast' when Hamish came over to his house, carrying a backpack over his shoulder.
Without waiting for an invitation, Hamish went straight to the kitchen and sat down next to Erick, who looked surprised to see him. The former dropped his backpack on the floor and began to help himself with the food.
Erick narrowed his eyes and was about to smack Hamish's hand away when Luella walked in, carrying the laundry. She smiled when she saw Hamish. "Hamish, when did you arrive?" she asked.
"Few seconds ago, Luna," he answered after he successfully evaded Erick's hits and was already munching on the sausages.
"Oh, welcome, welcome," she said. "Go and help yourself to the food. I'll be going to do more laundry."
Hamish nodded as he quietly ate his food.
After his mother had left the room, Erick leaned against his seat, his arms crossed, he narrowed his eyes at Hamish, who was ignoring the former's glare. "Don't they feed you at home?" he asked sarcastically.
"They do. But it's more fun to eat together than eating alone. So I'm accompanying you," Hamish replied, helping himself to more pancakes.
Erick sighed and just rolled his eyes. The two of them then continued to eat quietly. At some point, Hamish stopped eating and went to reach out for his backpack. He then grabbed a bunch full of tickets from inside and placed them on the table, just near Erick's plate, startling the latter.
"What's this?" he asked.
"The amusement park tickets."
Erick picked one up and his eyes widened. The date was for tomorrow!
"The hell, bro!" Erick exclaimed angrily. "It's for tomorrow! The feck is this!" He was planning to go to Kraken forest tomorrow!
Hamish frowned at him and then at the tickets and back again. He then gave Erick a look that was saying, 'Can't you read?'.
Erick rubbed his forehead in dismay. "I was planning to go to the Kraken forest tomorrow," he mumbled.
"You can go to the amusement park before going to the Kraken," Hamish suggested.
Erick narrowed his eyes at him suspiciously.
Hamish shrugged. "Well, it was just a thought."
Erick sighed. "Do you think going to the Kraken is like a day's walk?" he growled, feeling slightly annoyed at Hamish's calmness.
Hamish just shrugged again as he continued eating.
A couple of hours later, the two of them were inside Erick's room, where Erick was calling Noaz that he had to postpone the Kraken trip to another day. At first, Noaz was surprised that the former wanted to postpone as he remembered how much he had been waiting for the day to arrive. But after he had known the reason behind the postpone, Noaz understood. And additionally, it gave him an idea.
On the other hand, Hamish sent a message to their class group chat, telling them to come over at the amusement park tomorrow in the late morning. He further stated that if there was anyone who couldn't come, they should private text him or else. (He really does not want to waste the free tickets when he can sell them.) Many were protesting about the fact that it was really last minute and some complained that they might have plans.
Hamish ignored the complaints and the protests and kept quiet. With his silence and knowing his temperament, his fellow students know that it meant, 'either you come or just shut up.' They could just silently cry without tears as they have to change their schedule for tomorrow. There were some who couldn't come at all because of an important commitment. With a broken heart, knowing that they will miss the free entertainment, they could only reply to Hamish in a private message that they wouldn't come.
After checking the attendance of whom will be able to come and whom can't, Hamish felt satisfied and leaned back against the beanbag in Erick's room. He then grabbed the remote control and switched on the television. At that moment, 'Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix' was still playing on the screen and was paused. He pressed the pause button and the movie started to continue.
Erick was texting with Amber, telling her about the amusement park when he heard something familiar in the background. Turning around, he saw Hamish lounging on his beanbag while watching the movie that he had paused. Luka was beside Hamish, lying beside the young man.
Erick sighed and proceeded to ignore the two. Sometimes it was as if he does not own this room anymore.
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The next morning.
Erick was driving his car, on his way to pick up Amber. Hamish was sitting beside him in the front passenger seat with Luka at the backseat. At first, Erick did not want to bring Luka along. Who would bring a wolf to an amusement park? Even if it was tamed but the fact that it was a wolf and a huge one at that, it can be dangerous. However, before Erick had left his house, Luka had been whining all morning, giving Erick a headache.
Seeing how pitiful Luka was, his mother told him to just bring Luka along. In case that the people in the amusement park get frightened because of him, Luella suggested to put a collar and leash on it.
Erick felt like there were black streaks going down his forehead as he thought how to put a leash on Luka. Firstly, it seems demeaning to put a leash on a wolf like Luka and secondly, how will he look for a leash that was big enough for Luka?
He felt another headache coming in as he thought about it. In the end, he had to combine two leashes into one. He did not know how his mother had done it but surely and truly, a mother's skill is amazing.
Which brought to this scene where Luka was lying down at the backseat with its lopsided leash around its neck. It finally felt satisfied that it was brought along to the trip.
Few minutes later, they were finally on their way to the amusement park. They had picked Amber up, who was now sitting at the front passenger while Hamish had moved to the backseat, together with Luka. Hamish, who had felt a bit stifled, lifted Luka's front body and placed it on his lap, making the latter feel more comfortable.
When they were a few metres away from the amusement park area, they could already see the ferris wheel from afar. They could also feel the excitement and the exhilaration emitting from the park. Erick immediately went to park the car and after he had found a parking spot and parked, everyone, including Luka, got out of the car.
At the entrance, there were several familiar faces waiting. When some of them saw Erick and the others walking towards them, they waved them over. Apparently, it was their fellow classmates.
They were actually early, a couple of minutes before the meeting time. But seeing that everyone had arrived, Hamish told them to just go ahead. The amusement park has already opened for business anyway.
Inside, loud music was blaring out from the outdoor PA systems, mixed with the sounds of people talking and laughing, chugging machinery, pinging sounds of game targets and so forth. The atmosphere inside was bustling and happening, despite the fact that it had just opened its door a few minutes ago. Many people were queueing to get inside the park. Many queue lines were open; for families, solo and group.
In the middle of the amusement, there stood a huge ferris wheel, with a small roller coaster on the side and a merry-go-round on the other. There were more rides behind, such as a log ride, a couple of more roller coasters, tea cups die, a mini golf course, swinging pirate ship, go karts and bumper cars. Looking at these, it really built up the excitement in these students' bodies as they were impatient to play.
At first, there was a slight problem in regards to Luka. They were adamant to not let Luka enter because it was a wolf. After reassuring them that he will not take his eyes off the wolf, the amusement park workers reluctantly allowed him to bring Luka in.
There were many mixed feelings in other visitors when they saw Erick walking in the park with Luka beside him. There were people who feared that the wolf might run amok and there were people who got excited to see a wolf in real life, other than in a zoo. But they shared the same sentiments where they were very surprised to see a young man manage to tame a wolf.
One excited little boy pulled away from his father's grasp and stood in front of Erick and Luka. Erick was a bit surprised at the sudden appearance of the little boy. The father was so shocked at his son's action that he quickly pushed his way through the crowd. His heart dropped when he heard his son's voice, "Can I pet him?��
Before Erick could say anything, the boy had already pet Luka on the head.
The father nearly faint out of fright, worried to death that his son might get hurt. But then, something miraculous happened. Not only did the wolf not hurt his son, it even growled softly as if it was purring.
Noticing the father who was standing, looking shocked not far from them, Erick smiled and assured him that his son was fine.
Ever since then, Luka became one of the main attractions in the amusement park, where many children wanted to pet and take pictures with him.
Amber smiled in amusement as she watched Erick and Luka being surrounded by 'Luka's fans'.
Hamish and Dana joined her, watching the scene in front of them. The others had already gone off, playing the rides and so forth. They promised to meet up for lunch at the amusement park food court later on. For now, they can just go their separate ways.
"This will be a long day," Hamish murmured softly.
Both Amber and Dana nodded, agreeing with him.
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