Chapter 4: Visitors
At the Waterfalls, Jerid stood tied to a tree, his black tail swishing from side to side. Inside the cave, behind the Waterfalls, was a little home away from home for anyone who came across it. There was a bed and a small couch, and at the moment, a small fire burning. On the bed, lay two forms wrapped in each others arms. The only thing that covered them, was a sheet, that draped from their waists down. Madende lay on his back with Jeric laying beside him, his head on his shoulder and his arm across his stomach. Madende had his arm around Jeric's shoulders and his other hand was intertwined with Jeric's fingers. Madende's eyes were closed as were Jeric's, but neither were sleeping, just resting.
Jeric lifted his head and gently kissed Madende's lips, before running the fingers of his free hand through his hair. Madende opened his eyes and looked up at Jeric, smiling. Jeric returned the smile before kissing him again. Madende gently trailed his fingers up Jeric's side, over his shoulder, where he gently played with Jeric's hair. Smiling, Jeric lay back down, kissing Madende and hiding his face in his neck. Both fell into a light sleep, listening to the sounds around them.
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At the Fox house, everyone sat in the front room, watching t.v. Adam and Kaiden had woken up now, and were sitting in the floor playing. Adam would tickle Kaiden, and he'd laugh, then Kaiden would tickle Adam, making him laugh. Shi smiled at the two and looked at Abi, who was bouncing baby Jaiden on her knee gently. Jaiden somehow managed to get a hold of Jake's finger, and wasn't letting it go. Jake smiled at her, but looked nervous. Bryn and Sandra were sitting on the couch, watching Abi and Jaiden, Sandra smiling and Bryn would smile from time to time.
"Aunt Shi! When are we going shopping?!" Kaiden asked, jumping into Shi's lap.
Adam stood and smiled, dusting himself off and walking to the couch to sit beside Shi.
"Well…as soon as everyone is ready, and you are dressed." Shi said, wrapping her arms around the little boy.
"I am dressed!" Kaiden said, smiling.
"You can't go to town in just my t-shirt, little dude. You have to wear you're clothes." Adam said, smiling.
"Oh…" Kaiden said, looking down.
"But, if you come with me, we'll go get you dressed and ready." Adam said, standing and holding out his hand.
"Ok!" Kaiden cried happily, and jumped out of Shi's lap as she released him.
He ran over to Adam, who swooped him up off the ground and set him on his shoulders.
"Ok, hang on! Here we go." Adam said, starting to jog away.
Kaiden laughed as Adam jogged up the stairs, and into his room. Shi looked at the others and smiled.
"I think I'm gonna go take a shower and get ready to take them into town." she said and Eclipse nodded.
"Same here." Jake said, trying to pull his finger away from Jaiden.
She tightened her grip and whined a little, so Jake stopped pulling. He leaned forward and smiled at her, as Shi and Eclipse stood to leave. Bryn and Sandra watched them, as they stopped to play momentarily with Jaiden.
"Are you two going to go with us?" Shi asked, looking over at Bryn and Sandra.
"Eh, well…I don't know." Sandra said, looking over at Bryn.
"I'm not. I'm tired, and I don't like crowded places." Bryn muttered.
"Ok. That's understandable. Do you want to stay here again?" Shi asked.
Bryn hesitated a minute, looking down at Jaiden. Sandra smiled and stood.
"Well, I'm going to stay at my place, but I'll come and check up on Jeric from time to time." she said.
"Ok. Um, do you have a phone?" Shi asked.
"Yes." Sandra said, nodding.
"Would you mind writing down the number, so if we need you, we can call?" Shi asked, walking to the table where the phone sat.
"Sure." Sandra said, walking over and writing down her number.
"Sandra, I'm staying with you. Its quieter at your place." Bryn said.
"Ok. That's fine." Sandra said.
Once she had written her number down, Sandra stood up and looked around. Shi thanked her and disappeared upstairs with Eclipse, as did Jake. Abi sat, looking confused at the baby, still sitting on her leg.
"Bryn, hold the baby. I gotta go get ready." she said, standing.
"I don't want the baby." Bryn muttered.
"Just take the baby." Abi said, holding out Jaiden to him.
"I don't want it." Bryn said, but smiled at Jaiden.
"I'll hold her." Sandra said, holding out her arms.
"Give me the baby." Bryn said, gently taking Jaiden from Abi.
Sandra smiled and lowered her arms. Abi smiled back and darted up the stairs to her room. Sandra sat back down next to Bryn, who was smiling down at Jaiden. For the time that the others were getting ready to take the little ones into town, Bryn smiled and played with Jaiden. Sandra smiled at the both of them and looked around the huge house. Jaiden grabbed a tiny handful of Bryn's hair, and pulled gently, making him smile.
"Ah, you little shit." he said, smiling, and prying her tiny hands free.
Jaiden giggled and pulled at his shirt, making him smile. Sandra smiled down at the two. After a few minutes, Shi came down, dressed in tight Tripp pants and a black tank top, her hair pulled back into a pony tail. Sandra smiled up at her, as she slowly walked down, Eclipse behind her. Bryn looked up, then smiled down at Jaiden.
"Ok, little shit. I gotta go." he said, sitting forward.
Shi stopped beside the couch and Bryn gently handed Jaiden over to her, and pried her little hands free of his hair and shirt. Jaiden whined a little, as Bryn back away, but settled down when Shi gently bounced her in her arms. Bryn smiled at the baby, and turned back to Sandra.
"Are you ready?" he asked.
"When ever you are." Sandra replied, shrugging.
"I'm ready. Waiting on you." Bryn said, heading to the door.
"See you guys. Tell the others we'll see em later." Sandra said, smiling and following Bryn.
"Bye. We will." Eclipse said, waving.
Sandra and Bryn left out the door, leaving Shi and Eclipse in the living room. Soon, Adam and Kaiden came back down, followed by Jake and Abi. Kaiden smiled at Jake, and suddenly attached himself to Jake's leg. Jake jumped and looked down at the little boy, eyes wide.
"What are you doing?" he asked.
"Catching a ride!" Kaiden cried, smiling up at Jake.
"Uh, well…ok…I guess…" Jake said, giving Abi and 'help me' look.
Abi smiled and shook her head, walking away. Jake watched her as she left, then walked after her, gently dragging his other foot as Kaiden held on.
"Wee!!" Kaiden called, and Jake smiled.
There was a small knock on the door, and Shi stepped away from Eclipse and headed for the door. Eclipse watched intently, as she opened the door. Gasping, Shi smiled and jumped forward.
"Kevin!! I missed you!!" she said, hugging him tightly.
"Well, hello Shi. Missed you too." Kevin replied, smiling and hugging her back.
Abi raced to the door and smiled.
"Buddy!" she cried, bouncing happily.
"Abi!" Kevin cried, releasing Shi as she stepped away from him.
Abi jumped forward, grabbing Kevin and a big hug. There was another person with him, a slightly taller, skinnier man, with a well built body. Shi examined him, and noticed through his tight shirt and Tripp pants, that he was perfectly fit. Had to be a Vamp. His purple eyes were looking around the house, and the wind gently blew through his black spiky hair. A white strip on the left side was the only color to mark his black hair, and made his eyes stand out more. He also had a black spiked choker pulled tight around his neck.
"Hi, my names Shi." Shi introduced herself, holding out her hand to him.
"Jack Ryu Shan. I've heard a lot about you and the others." the man said, taking her hand and kissing the back.
"Aww, really?" Shi asked, blushing lightly.
"I'm Abi Rixa Ember! Nice to meet you." Abi said, smiling also holding out her hand.
"Likewise." Jack said, smirking and kissing the back of Abi's hand as well.
Abi flushed a little and looked at Shi who smiled back. Kevin smiled at the two and Jack.
"This is my newest and closest friend in the Night Hunters so far." he explained.
"Ah, nice. How's that working out for you?" Shi asked.
"Its good. Still learning a few things about Vamps. But its ok so far." Kevin replied, nodding.
"Great! Come in, come in. Jack can meet the others." Shi said, turning and heading in.
Abi followed, as well as Kevin and Jack. Inside, Jake, Adam and Eclipse looked up at them, and everyone except Eclipse smiled.
"Jack, this is Jake, Adam and Eclipse. The little ones are Kaiden and Jaiden. Everyone, this is Jack Ryu Shan. He's a friend of Kevin's." Shi explained.
"Hey." Jake said, shaking hands with Jack.
"Hi." Jack said, smiling and nodding to him.
"Nice to meet you." Adam said, smiling broadly and shaking Jack's hand.
"Likewise." Jack nodded, and looked at Eclipse. "Seems I'm not welcome here by one of you." he added.
Adam and Jake glanced over at Eclipse, who was still standing by the window. Shi gave him a look that practically said 'get your ass over here or else' and he slowly walked over and extended his hand.
"Hi." he said, as Jack took his hand.
"Hello." Jack said, smirking.
Eclipse's eyes narrowed and he released Jack's hand, crossing his arms over his chest. Kevin cleared his throat nervously and looked at Shi.
"I wanted you to meet him, so that if he ever shows up here without me, you'd know who he was." he said quietly.
"No, its fine. It's a good thing you brought him by." Shi said, still glaring at Eclipse.
Eclipse looked at her and sighed, turning away. He knew he was gonna get it now when Kevin and Jack left. Jake sighed and looked down at Kaiden, who was still clinging to his leg. Abi gently picked up Jaiden, who was crawling around on the floor and turned back to Shi. Kevin glanced at Jack, who shrugged.
"Um…Should we come back at a later time?" Kevin asked, looking down at Shi.
"Well…" Shi muttered, looking back at him. "We're gonna take these two into town and get them some things. But yea…that would be the best thing for now. I'll call you when we get back." she added.
"Ok, sounds like a plan to me." Kevin said, turning towards the door.
Shi followed Kevin and Jack out the door, where Abi brought out Jaiden, closing the door behind herself. As she closed the door, she heard Jake start in on Eclipse.
"I'm sorry for the way he was acting." Shi said, turning to Jack.
"Don't be. I read his mind. He only has good intentions at heart." he replied smiling.
"Still. He knows Kevin well enough to know he wouldn't do us any harm at all." Abi said, standing next to Shi.
"They have a point." Kevin said, nodding.
"Yea. But still, he can be nervous about me. I may only be pretending to be on Kevin's side. That's what he was thinking. From what Kevin tells me, you guys have been through hell." Jack said, looking at the two girls.
Abi and Shi looked at each other, then back at Jack. Even Kevin had looked at him, not thinking that one over.
"But of course I'm not, so don't give me those looks." Jack said, smirking. "I'm only pointing out what I read of his mind."
"We know. We just never thought of that before." Shi said, nodding.
"Yea, now we kind of see what he gets jumpy for." Abi said, looking at Jack.
"Good. Don't get mad at him for it. Like I said, he only has good intentions at heart." Jack said, smiling.
Shi and Abi nodded. Kevin held out his arms to Shi, who hugged him.
"We'll be back soon." he said, hugging her back.
"Ok." Shi said, stepping away.
Jack held out his hand and Shi lay her in his. He held her hand to his lips and kissed the back of her hand again. Shi blushed lightly and smiled at him.
"Nice to meet you again. I look forward to see you soon." he said, gently releasing her hand.
"Likewise." Shi said softly.
Abi hugged Kevin and gave Jack her hand, who did and said the same thing he had to Shi. Abi blushed and nodded to him, and both watched as the two left, before heading back inside and leaving for town.
A/n: eh, didnt have time to review it, so sorry for the mistakes!! and yea...well...thats that! review for me! LaterZ!