Sorry it took so long to update. Anyway, nothing too exciting happens in this chapter but it is very important. Next chapter is AWESOME!!!
Lark POV
I was laying in my bed. Thomas was in the bed next to mine. We shared a room. This was a small comfort tonight. I was afraid to sleep. If I did, I might wake to find my family dead. " Thomas!" I whispered. " Are you awake?" He groaned. " I am now. What is it?" "Iam afraid" I replied. " Afraid that if I fall to sleep, you'll all be gone." Thomas sat up. He came over and sat on my bed. " How about we go downstairs." He said. " We can sit in the living room and keep watch." I nodded. I reached under my pillow and took out a handgun.
Thomas POV
She could barley walk. ( A/N Remember, Tavington cut her ankles in the last chapter.) I can't believe she had a gun under her pillow. I should not be surprised. She was fiercely loyal to all of us. She would do whatever it took to protect us. And I would do whatever it takes to protect her. She's my family.
Gabriel POV
I nearly screamed. When I came down in the morning, I saw 2 figures on the couch. Then I realized it was Lark and Thomas. Lark's head was on his shoulder and Thomas's head was on hers. Then, I noticed the gun in Lark's hand. They were on guard duty. I gently preyed the gun out of her hand and took it upstairs. I knocked on father's door. I knew he was awake. " Come in' he called. My father was sitting on his bed. I showed him the gun and explained where I found it. Father sighed. " Yes, she thought I didn't notice. She stole it from my trunk. I wondred where it went." " You mean you knew?!" I exclaimed. " That it was stolen, yes." he said. " But I had no idea she had it. I shall go talk to her"
Lark POV
I woke to someone shaking me gently. I opened my eyes to see father standing over me. I shook Thomas. He groaned. " 5 more minutes!" he whined. " Thomas! " I yelled. He sat bolt upright. " Who stole the cheese?!" he yelled. Then he saw father. " Lark" he said. " Did you steel my gun?" I gaped at him. How did he know? Then I noticed Gabriel looking at me.
Thomas POV
Lark sighed in defeat. She looked at father with calm eyes. " I did. When Gabriel went to fight for the colonists. I just wanted to protect my family."
Gabriel POV
Father did not punish her, he just shook his head looking troubled and went to work. Lark turned to me. She must have seen the guilt on my face, but instead of being angry, her lips twitched into a kind smile. I was surprised. She usually had a terrible temper. She poked Thomas. He helped her into the kitchen.
Lark POV
The day was normal. Instead of doing my usual chores I did things that did not require walking. I finished early and went to help Thomas with the corn. I could walk, my father was just over protective. During dinner, father said he had an important announcement. " You are all going to live with your Aunt Charlotte for a while. Gabriel and I are going to form a militia"
Lark POV
Lark opened her mouth.. " Alone." father added. Lark jumped out of her seat. " I think I have every right to fight!' she cried n outrage. " I saved Thomas and Gabriel! I made all of those men retreat! Have I not proven myself? Is it because I am a girl?" She said it. Women are not usually in the army. Father sighed. " I don't want to lose you." "I think we should let her come."
Gabriel said. " If we leave her, she might do something stupid like follow us." " Hey!" I yelled. " If Lark can go, why not me?" Father hesitated for a moment. " Fine" he said. " But men will make fun of you Lark." Lark and I high- fived and we ran to pack.
