MIDNIGHT RIDER PART 20

Throughout the next day,Roha,Amish and Kyra stuck to Pratap singh like ants to sweet.They were determined to find proof and waited for a tiniest of folly on his part.

Kyra had already filled in her father-who was a reputed lawyer-with all the happenings- and who in turn had asked his friend,Commissioner Singhania to provide aid to the trio.Commissioner Singhania had sent an official request to the S.P  of the area to provide all possible help to nab the culprits.The police was probing the case thoroughly.

Disheartened not in the least by lack of any suspicious activity on Pratap singh's part,the trio followed him as he started for his house at night,where they got their first taste of success.Instead of going home,Pratap singh went towards the deserted Kalpa hills which they had visited just a few days ago.

Carefully climbing down the slopes,he inconspicously slid into the vale,sporadically throwing glances in the vicinity.

Roha,Amish and Kyra followed him surreptitiously,down the moonlit expanse,gasping for breath.

At last the man stopped on the outskirts of the thickets of primordial trees,silhouetted on the base of the hills.The night making it appear even more mysterious and ghostly.

To their utter astonishment,the man seconds later, disappeared in the gloom,as if he was swallowed by the very Earth itself.Stunned,the trio followed the suit and reached the place carefully.

The woods were silent and dark.Night birds cried shrilly,making them more fidgety.

''Where did he vanish?''Kyra asked apprehensively.

''I think he has gone through this.''Roha said quitely,pointing to a fissure,barely the size to allow entry of a grown man.

''What?He can't be....I mean he won't....guys its so scary looking!''she wailed,looking spooked.

''Shhh,don't make sound.....I'm going in there!''Roha said determinedly.

''Are you off your rockers?You'll enter this stupid place!''Kyra looked aghast.

''Be reasonable ky,we don't have any other option!We've got to catch that Pratap singh anyhow!''

''Ok!But you're not going alone.I'll come with you.''Amish said.

''But it will be dangerous!''

''Exactly!That's why you're not going alone and I don't wanna hear anything about it!''Amish whispered,ignoring Roha's protests.

''Kyra,you stay her...no listen!''he said forcefully as Kyra opened her mouth to argue.

''Someone needs to be here,otherwise police doesn't has a prayer to locate us!Just inform them OK!We'll be leaving our trail in there so that you can find us easily.This is the best option we've got now!''

''Ok guys,whatever you say,but please take care!''Kyra whispered,her eyes filled.

''Don't worry ky.We'll be back!We're hard nuts to crack!''Roha said trying to lighten up the mood.

''Lets go Ro or we'll lose him!''Amish hushed urgently.

Amish and Roha entered the narrow cavern,their elbows grazing on the rock.

The game had begin.........