**Chapter 9: The Journey Begins**

As I sat with the four beings I loved, I couldn't help but feel a sense of urgency and determination. I looked at them with tears in my eyes and said, "I want you back. I want you to be alive again." They exchanged glances, and their faces filled with a mix of sadness and hope. "We know, Noa," one of them said softly, "we're about to tell you something that might change everything." "What is it?" I asked, my voice shaking with emotion. The four of them took a deep breath in unison, and their eyes locked onto mine. "We know that someone murdered us and took our body away, hiding it somewhere," they said, their voices filled with a mix of sorrow and determination. I felt like I'd been punched in the gut. "What? Why didn't you tell me earlier?" "We were waiting for the right moment," another one of them explained. "We didn't want to burden you with this information, but we think it's time you knew. We can't come back to life unless we find out who did this to us and where our body is hidden." I nodded, trying to process the information. "I want to help you find out who did this and where your body is. I want to help you come back to life." The four of them exchanged worried glances. "Noa, we don't want you to get hurt," one of them said gently. "This journey could be dangerous. Are you sure you want to do this?" I stood up, determination coursing through my veins. "Yes, I'm sure. I want to help you. I want to find out who did this and bring you back." They nodded, and I could see the concern in their eyes. "Okay, but you have to promise us you'll be careful," one of them said. "I will," I promised. "I'll be fine. I just need to know that we're in this together." As they comforted me, I could feel their love and concern. We hugged each other tightly, and I could sense their worry about what lay ahead. "Let's get ready," I said, trying to calm them down. "We need to start our journey." They nodded, and I could see the resolve in their eyes. We walked to the closet, and they watched as I changed into a pair of comfortable clothes - a t-shirt and pants. I wanted to be able to move freely and easily, without the constraints of my dress. "Are you sure you're ready for this?" one of them asked, concern etched on their faces. "Yes, I'm positive," I replied, trying to reassure them. "I'll be okay. I promise." They nodded, seeming to accept my decision. We hugged each other tightly, and I could feel their love and concern for me. As we stepped out of the house, I took a deep breath, feeling a sense of determination and purpose. We were in this together, and I was ready to face whatever lay ahead. "Let's do this," I said, looking at the four of them. They smiled, and we set off on our journey, hand in hand, or rather, arm in arm. Our steps were synchronized as we walked out of the house, into the unknown. "I'm scared," one of them whispered, as we walked. "Me too," I replied, "but we'll face this together, okay?" They nodded, and we continued on our way, ready to face whatever lay ahead.