The tube train was fairly busy but not packed full of people, most people had a seat but it was fairly stuffy. Most people were fanning themselves to keep cool. The train stopped.
'London Underground apologizes for the delay to the journey due to signaling problems at Parsons Green.' The driver announced down the train.
A young woman rose from her seat to open the window on the emergency exit to try to cool down. She stood there still, reading her book, oblivious to the world around her, when something tickled her neck. She scratched her neck to make it stop, it did for a few seconds but then it resumed to tickle her. She turned around to be face to face with a giant spider. She slammed the window shut as she went into a panic, slicing off one of the spider's legs. She let out a piercing scream.

CENTRAL METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY:

Nick sat at his desk surrounded by piles of paperwork. Stephen lounged on the couch facing Nicks desk clutching some more paper work in his hands.

'There's ten years of Helen's work here.' Stephen Stated, placing the papers onto one of the large piles of paper work in front of him.

'I know, Keep looking.' Nick replied not taking his eyes off the piece of paper he was reading.

'You've read every word she ever wrote.' Stephen said rubbing his eyes sinking into the back of the couch.

'Yes, but we didn't know about the anomaly then. There might be references to it in Helen's work that we overlooked.' Nick replied whilst picking up his next piece of paper.

' If she knew about it, she would have told you and if not you she could have said something to Indie?' Stephen asked whilst sitting up straight and then resting his elbows on Nicks desk while he stared at him waiting for a reply.

Nick looked at him unsure. All of a sudden a flashback started happening of when he was coming out of his lab after hearing a noise and then the anomaly disappearing and Helen stood looking at him under a street light. He shook his head slightly and he came back to reality. He stared deeply at the photo of Helen on his desk. *Am I going mad, why do I keep seeing you* He thought to himself.

'Are you alright? ' Stephen asked looking very concerned.

' Just haven't been sleeping very well, you know with Indie back at home, it's a big change. Still trying to get used it.' He smiled at Stephen to indicate that he was perfectly fine and didn't need his concern.

CENTRAL METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY:

Connor was still at the table in café with his laptop, in the same seat he was in when he was approach by his college friends Tom and Duncan . He logged on and went onto the internet, he searched something up. He grinned at the screen.

'A new sighting, perfect!' He whispered to himself before he logged off and headed off to Abby's.

CENTRAL METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Indie sat alone in an empty room, reading a pile of paper work her dad gave her. It was trying to explain the anomalies. Everything was silent. She pushed the papers to one side out of frustration and rested her head on the desk. Her reading skills weren't fantastic with being away from all kinds civilization for so long so it didn't take much before she got frustrated with it.

Connor and Abby burst into the room.

'Indie! We've found a new sighting!' Connor smiled at her enthusiastically.

Indie lifted her head and blinked a few times to bring her eyes into focus.

'Do you want to come with us to investigate! This is our time to prove we are useful and independent.' Connor asked with a smile on his face.

Indie could see his excitement. She then noticed how quiet Abby was and became a bit concerned.

'Does my Dad and Stephen know about this?' Indie asked looking at Abby.

'Not exactly but-' Abby started before Connor interrupted.

'If we say anything they would just end up taking over and leave us with the less exciting stuff like usual. Please Indie, just think how proud your Dad would be if we managed to get this creature back through the anomaly by ourselves with no back up or help. It would make us more significant in the team!' Connor begged.

Indie thought about it for a bit and saw his point, maybe this could be her chance to prove to her dad that she isn't a kid anymore and that she had grown up. She got up out of her chair and grabbed her coat.

'Well it's a better idea than sitting around all day trying to read this stuff. ' She smiled before nudging Connor's shoulder and linking arms with Abby.

The trio walked out the room and started their adventure.

By the River-

Abby walked from where a bunch of canoes are stored and sat next to Indie and Connor at the base of a tree.

'The tent's only big enough for one. You two should have brought your own.' Abby stated as she got herself comfy.
'I like sleeping out.' Conner replied with, trying not to look bothered about what he was just told.

Abby laughed.

'Don't really look the type?' Indie questioned

' I did the Duke of Edinburgh award, you know. For a morning. Until I sprained my ankle.' Connor said trying to prove a point.

Abby and Indie both sniggered at him a bit.

'We should huddle together for warmth.' Connor smiled looking a bit cold

Abby gave Connor the most incredulous look as if to say *no way*.

'You're on your own on that one mate!' Indie burst out laughing as she caught the look Abby gave him.

'Guys, can I ask you a personal question?' Abby asked looking a bit uncomfortable.

'Go ahead. Anything.' Connor replied looking somewhat hopeful.

' Is Stephen seeing anybody?' Abby asked with an unsure awkward look on her face.

' Stephen?' Indie asked as her face dropped.

'Has he said anything about me?' Abby burst out.

Indie felt a rush of jealousy rush over her. Ever since he rescued her and brought her home she felt something for him, she never used to feel like it and she had been trying to get rid of the feeling when she got back as she knew that he was seeing someone and even if he wasn't seeing someone, she didn't stand a chance but hearing Abby saying that just made things twice as worse.

'Uh, no. Not that I can remember, no. Actually I've never seen him with a woman. He might not like them. Could be gay.' Connor said without thinking.

Indie turned her head so she wasn't facing either of them and leant against the tree. She found that what Connor said hilarious, she knew that Stephen was seeing someone all ready and it definitely wasn't a man but she would rather Abby think he was gay so she would stop swooning over him. She laughed silently to herself.
'Gay?' Abby repeated with her eye brows raised

'Well, I never said he was. I just said he could be.' Connor save himself as he knew if this got back to Stephen he wouldn't be best pleased.

'But you don't know.' Abby stated whilst gritting her teeth.

'Not conclusively. No.' Connor confirmed.

Abby got up threw the rest of her hot drink onto the floor and stormed off into the tent.

'We'll keep first watch then, shall we?' Conner asked hesitantly.

Abby gave no reply and zipped up the tent, Connor settled back against the tree. Indie couldn't hold in her laughter anymore she just burst out laying of the cold floor.

Central Metropolitan University:

Nick and Claudia were still in his office, talking at Nick's desk about why we can't let the public know about what's going on when Stephen entered the office.
'Text from Abby. Connor thinks he's onto another anomaly. Him, Indie and Abby have gone to investigate.' Stephen sighed.
'Where are they?' Nick asked looking a bit concerned.
'New Forest. She's not exactly sure where.' Stephen replied as he rubbed his eyes.

'Lets go and find them before they end up injuring themselves' Nick rolled his eyes. It became quite clear to Nick soon after Indie settled in that she had no common sense and she was very naïve.

At the river -

It was daylight before Nick, Stephen and Claudia finally reached them. It didn't take long before they were told by the police what had happened overnight. Nick knew straight away Connor had said something to someone and this was a prank just to scare them. Stephen looked at the dinosaur model. Abby,Connor and Indie stood by the river looking apprehensive.
' Take care and make sure it doesn't happen again.' The police man warned before walking off.

Nick walked over to the three.
' Look, I know what you're going to say.' Connor started

'We're sorry.' Abby pleaded.

' The police aren't going to prosecute you for trespassing. Supposing it had been a predator. What were you going to do? Tame it? You knew exactly what was at stake but you just couldn't keep your mouth shut.' Nick sternly said to them mainly aiming his talk at Connor.

'It's just so big. I had to tell somebody. I'm sorry. I am. I blew it.' Connor admitted

'Go back to college. Get on with your work. I'll find you another supervisor.' Nick said calmly.

' I'm just as much to blame as he is.' Abby interrupted.

' Just as stupid, maybe. But you didn't shout your mouth off and you've still got skills I can use. You stay.' Nick said abruptly

Nick pointed at Indie. 'You in the car. Now.'

Nick, Indie and Stephen head towards the car. Connor turns away, looking like he's about to cry.

In the car

Nick was driving, Stephen was in the passenger side and Indie was in the back staring out of the window.

'I'm sorry, I just wanted to prove to you that I can help and I'm not just a hindrance.' Indie sighed.

'You're very naïve, Indie and you need to sort that out before you end up putting yourself into real danger.' Nick warned her.

Stephens phone vibrated.

'I've got a text come through from Lester, there's been a sighting of a giant spider in the underground and a man who has been attacked in the same place who is now in a critical condition in the hospital.' Stephen read with concern in his voice.

'Tell him we'll be at the hospital in a few hours.' Nick replied.

Characters-

Nick Cutter

Indie Cutter

Connor Temple

Abby Maitland

Stephen Hart

Claudia Brown

Underground train driver