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Jamie
I sat in the car with the rest of the group. I was beside Melanie, her arm around me. It felt good to have her back again. It also felt good to still have Wanda.
I stared out the window watching the land pass by. We were heading home from restocking up in necessities. Wanda was at home since she didn't feel well.
I saw a car cut us off with blazing speed startling us. Behind us was a police vehicle. Jared and Ian who were in the two front seats stared at the car. We all had the same thought.
A human.
Only a human would run from the police. They had a reason the fear them.
The police vehicle cut us off trailing the human. The next thing caught us off guard. The drivers seat door opened and a body fell, but the car was still going.
The body got up and ran into the desert. The police followed the car in hopes for another human in there. The human's car began spinning out of control. The police car braked but it was too late.
The human's car crashed into the police cruiser. Jared hit the brakes and went into reverse. The two cars flipped off the road.
Jared then pressed the gas, leaving the scene. We didn't bother going back. We heard an explosion.
"Damn," Kyle said.
I looked at Melanie who was staring out the window.
"Do you see the human?" I asked.
Melanie shook her head, "No, I thought I did but I couldn't see anything."
We were quiet for a moment before I spoke.
"I hope it escaped."
Melanie looked into my eyes, filled with grieve and sympathy. "Me too."
I sat in the kitchen munching on a bag of Cheetos. I saved a bag for Melanie, knowing that they were her favorite.
Even though I was angry with her right now. Her, Jared, and Kyle had left me behind and gone on another trip.
Melanie and the others still see me as a little kid, but for Pete sakes I'm already fifteen!
Even though I was mad I had a soft spot for my dear sister. Losing her made me appreciate her more. Living with out her made me tough but I missed her like crazy.
I heard the voices in the halls grow louder. I got up and went to see what was the noise about.
As I walked I realized that the noise was coming from the main entrance. There was a group formed and were arguing.
"Not another one."
"Is it safe?"
"Why did you even bring it?"
"Where did you find it?"
What was this it they kept rambling about? I made my way through and saw that Melanie, Jared, Kyle, Doc, and Jeb were who they were talking to.
Then I saw Jared carrying something. Not a something, a body. Not an it. A girl. A girl with very long dark brown hair. Though her hair was in her face so I couldn't get a good look at her.
"Okay that's enough yapping! Go back to what you nagging people were doing and we'll handle the situation."
The group grew hesitant and Jeb reached for hid rifle. "You heard me, get!"
They retreated grumbling on the way.
"Crazy old coot."
"Just because he has that damn rifle."
"We have a right to know what's happening."
"Ungrateful has bins," Jeb muttered under his breath.
I walked to Melanie. "Who is she?"
"The runaway human," she answered plainly.
I stared at her motionless body. She caused all that commotion on the highway? She wasn't really big or scary-looking for the most part.
"Her?"
Melanie nodded her head.
Then anger overcame me. "Why didn't you take me?" My voice was sharp.
"Because it was dangerous," she snapped.
"Exactly, you would need another to help you."
"I'm not going to endanger my little brother."
"I'm not little anymore Melanie."
"To me you'll always be." Her eyes grew really soft with compassion scorching me.
I opened my mouth but said nothing. Trying to win would be like trying to beat up a little girl.
"You two can have this conversation later," Doc interrupted, "We should take her to my place."
I closed my hanging mouth and nodded. Melanie put her arm around my shoulder and walked with me behind Jared, Doc, and Jeb.
We followed in Doc's office. Jared placed the girl on the cot. She was unconscious. Melanie moved the hair out of the girl's face.
I got to see her better. She was tan, long and lean, long eyelashes, full lips, and appeared my age.
"Well, we should get some fluids in her. She appears dehydrated," Doc said.
Jeb grabbed a water bottle and pored water in her mouth. She choked a little but drank it. She still was unconscious.
"Let me take a look at her." Doc walked over to her and Jeb moved.
Her moved her head, then her hair to the side and took a look at her neck.
"She has a mark."
"So do I," Jared said, "Could be a disguise. Proves nothing."
Doc grabbed a small flashlight then opened one of her eyelids. Her turned the light on and shone it on her eye. We all saw the silver tint. He did the same to the other and got the same result.
We knew what that meant.
"Where did you find her?" Doc asked.
"She was in a speed chase and jumped out of the car, ran into the desert, made the police vehicle crash into her car, causing it to explode, all while we were coming back from our trip," answered Jared as if it was nothing. As plain as going out for milk.
"Well . . . isn't she something."
"Feisty. I already like her. Reminds me of a mini-Melanie."
Melanie playfully punched Jared with a smile on her face. He grinned back at her rubbing where she punched her.
"Ouch."
"Well let's wait and see how things turn out."
"Well I don't know about you guys but I'm pretty hungry," Jed said while rubbing his belly.
That reminded me. "Melanie, I saved you a bag of Cheetos."
She grinned. "Thanks." She kissed my cheek, then walked out with Jared and Jeb.
"Mind if I have a seat Doc?"
"Not at all." he motioned me to sit. I grabbed a chair and sat next to him. Watching the girl breath.
The feisty girl.
Well yeah kinda boring huh? The next chapter should be more interesting. I hope. Well review please and let me know what you think. )