Chapter 30 - In Elisa's Eyes

"It was past lunch time Khoohk, and I was in the hospital. Khoohk. I was wondering why my lunch hasn't come yet, so I rose from my bed and walked outside of my room. Khooohk. I was shocked when I saw people lying on the ground. Khoohk. I also thought that they were dead. Khoohk. But when I saw that they're still breathing, Khoohk, and mumbling words that I can't understand, Khoohk, I was greatly relieved. They're still alive. Khoohk. I tried to wake them up by shaking and shouting but they just won't wake up. Khoohk. They're fast asleep. Khoohk. I want to know what's happening so I looked outside for someone I could ask to. Khoohk.

I looked outside the windows Khoohk, and there I saw you. Khoohk. Down in the streets, smashing trash cans like crazy! Khoohk!"

(Lionel's thoughts: Those are the Undeadwoods... Garbage bins...?)

"I was really anxious about approaching you. Khoohk. Because, you know, Khoohk, you might be a bad person. Khoohk. But, I really don't have any choice. Khoohk."

(Lionel's thoughts: Hey, I'm not a bad person.)

"So, I went to the elevator, down to the ground floor, Khoohk, walked down the hallway, Khoohk, and out of the hospital, Khoohk, while pulling this heavy contraption! Khoohk!

By the time I was out of the hospital, Khoohk, you're already far away. Khoohk. But I did not lose hope. Khoohk. I started walking as fast as I could and followed you. Khooohk! Just imagine how hard it was to walk with dextrose-on-wheels and oxygen tank-on-wheels! Khooohk!"

(Lionel's thoughts: So... You're the Grim Casket after all...)

"Every time I got near, you started to move again. Khoohk. One time, you ran really fast! Khoohk. I couldn't keep up! Khoohk. You've really given me a hard time! Khoohk! That walk is ten times longer than my daily exercise in the hospital gym! Khooohk! But I didn't give up. Khoohk. I walked on. Khoohk.

I thought I lost you that time. Khoohk. I looked around but I couldn't find you. Khoohk. All I can see are people lying on the ground, Khoohk, on the streets, the road, Khoohk, everywhere. Khoohk. It really gave me the chills! Khoohk! And it's really hard to get used to that sight! Khoohk. I'm telling you to prove that I am, and am still, a girl okay? Khooohk! I still get scared... Khoohk. Especially by those blood sucking vampires. Khoohk. Just the thought of it makes me shiver! Khoohk!"

O - Kay...

"You know, Khoohk, I really got lucky that time. Khoohk. As I was looking around, Khoohk, I caught a glimpse of someone wielding a pipe, Khoohk, entering a big building. Khoohk. I'm 100% sure that it was you. Khoohk.

I walked towards that building. Khoohk. When I finally got there, I read the sign. Khoohk."

"16 WHEELER TRUCK AND CAR WASH SERVICES"

THE BIGGEST AUTOMATIC TRUCK AND CAR WASH AND REPAIR SHOP IN THE COUNTRY!

"BIG OR SMALL, WE CAN CLEAN THEM ALL!"

"I can' believe it. Khoohk. You've got to be kidding me. Khoohk. Who in his right mind would enter a car wash without a car?!! Khooohk! What is he thinking?! Khoohk! Are you crazy?! Khoohk! Are you out of your mind?! Khoohk!

All those words ran through my mind at that time. Khooohk! Man, you've weird me out! Khoohk! I thought you were crazy, Khoohk, you may be crazy! But I ain't going through that carwash! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! Khoooohk!!"

(Lionel's thoughts: So that's the entrance to the sea...)

"Ehem, Ehem, Khoohk! Sorry about that. Khoohk. Okay, let's continue. Khoohk. As I have said, Khoohk, I will never go through that car wash. Khoohk. So, I looked for another way. Khoohk. I've got no choice. Khoohk. I need to go to the next street. Khoohk. It's quite a long way and I'm not even sure if I'll catch up to you, Khoohk, but I took my chances and strode ahead Khoohk!

As I was walking, I thought really hard. Khoohk. Why are those people lying on the ground? Khoohk. Why would you go to the car wash? Khoohk. Why am I not affected? Khoohk. It doesn't make any sense. Khoohk. But then it hit me. Khoohk. Like a glowing light bulb, Khoohk, I knew the answer! Khoohk! It's the Tryffyds! Khoohk! I already told you that part so I'm not gonna tell it again. Khoohk.

When I reached the other end of the car wash, Khoohk, you're not there anymore. Khoohk. You're far ahead! Khoohk. Well, that's understandable because I went around a whole street. Khoohk. But I'm really glad I didn't lose you. Khoohk. I started walking and followed you again. Khoohk.

You entered the Iris City Ocean Park. Khoohk. I'm telling you, Khoohk, the entrance fee to that place is super expensive! Khoohk! I wonder why you would go there. Khoohk. Where are you going anyway? Khoohk."

(Lionel's thoughts: That's my adventure under the sea...? An ocean park...?

"So I kept on following you. Khoohk. I know I'll soon find out! Khoohk!"

"When I reached the ocean park entrance, Khoohk, I was really, really, tired. Khoohk. So I just sat on the bench to rest a little bit Khoohk. Wouldn't you know it, I fell asleep! Khoohk! When I woke up and looked at my wrist watch, 20 minutes have passed! Khoohk! I was really nervous and scared and angry Khoohk! All at the same time! He's gonna pay for this! Khoohk! He's seriously gonna pay! Khoohk! I said. How dare he to make me sleep in a bench!!! Khoohk! Outside an establishment! Khoohk! The audacity! Khoohk! You see, I'm a very sensitive, frail, and rich girl. Khoohk. That's why I'm very angry at you at that time! Khoohk. I've never been treated like that! Khoohk."

(Lionel's thoughts: Hey, that's your fault Elis, not mine.)

"But don't worry, Khoohk. I harbor no bad feelings towards you anymore. Khoohk. I already exacted my revenge when I slapped you, so we're even. Khoohk."

(Lionel's thoughts: Thanks.)

"Back to our topic! Khoohk. To make up for lost time, Khoohk, I quickly walked inside the marine park. Khoohk. It's an incredibly nice place. Khoohk. That's the second time I went there. Khoohk. Anyway, when I reached the exit, Khoohk, I looked around but I can't find you. Khoohk. That time, I really lost you. Khoohk. I looked at the parking lot, Khoohk, at the stores, Khoohk, inside the dumpster, Khoohk,"

(Lionel's thoughts: Inside the dumpster?!! Why would I be inside a dumpster?!)

"But I didn't find you. Khoohk. But I didn't give up. Khoohk. There's a place I haven't searched yet, Khoohk, the skyscraper."