The Moon and The Ocean novel Chapter 20

A few days passed after that incident. Moon wasn't eating much, just boiled vegetables or boiled meat. Zeus hadn't returned back since that day. Moon was getting angrier and aggressive day by day. Derek requested Mr and Mrs Knight to allow Ocean to live with the Karts. Only Ocean was able to control him and his anger. Derek was getting worried about his son. But he knew nothing about him.

Moon and Ocean woke up in the morning. They got ready and went downstairs. Ocean had her breakfast and Moon only ate 2 apples. It was their exams. Final year and then they would graduate soon. They both bid their goodbyes and stepped out of the mansion. Ocean walked towards Moon's car but Moon stopped in the middle way. He felt a sharp pain on his skin. Like it was burning. Moon tried to brush it off but then, Ocean saw slitest smoke around his fingers. He quickly ran back into the mansion, followed by Ocean. He was breathing heavily like he had been running for days without stopping for a second.

Maria came rushing and found Moon in a miserable state. She went back into the kitchen and brought a bottle of water for him. He downed it's content in one go and asked for another. Ocean went to the kitchen and brought two bottles with her. Moon drank it all but still he felt so much thirty. He asked for another bottle of water. Maria went to the kitchen and called Derek. She informed him what was happening with Moon. She took another bottle of water and went back to Moon. She gave him the bottle and he again drank the whole bottle.

Ocean noticed Moon wasn't just looking pale, his skin was white as snow and cold as snow. Moon was worried about his final exams. He was the topper and he didn't want to fail his last year. Ocean was worried about him as well, he wasn't fine.

Moon looked at her and forced a small smile on his face when he saw her worried face. Derek came and helped Moon to stand up and he helped Moon back to his room. Derek helped him lay down on his bed and Ocean sat beside him. He laid his head on her lap.

Ocean: Does it hurt?

She asked in a worried tone. He smiled and closed his eyes.

Moon: A little.

He replied in a low gruffy voice.

Ocean: Where does it hurt?

He pointed his finger towards his head. His head felt like someone hitting his head with hundred hammers. She started massaging his head. A smile made its way to his lips seeing her care. It wasn't long when his headache faded away and he fell asleep. Derek came into the room to check on Moon. Seeing him sleeping peacefully, Derek sighed in relief.

Derek: I'll talk to the principal Albert. You both will be able to attend your exams here, in our mansion.

Derek informed Ocean. She smiled and nodded her head. Derek came out of the room and went to the kitchen where Maria was sobbing. He sat beside her and wrapped his arms around her.

Maria: I was telling you all something is wrong with him. None of you paid attention. Now look at him. He is in pain.

She said between her sobs. He rubbed her back to calm her down.

Derek: I am going to the darker part of the forest. I know I will find answers. On my way I will request principal Albert to allow them both to attend their exams from home.

Derek whispered.