Ch. 7
Adrian had taken us in an old vehicle, similar to a Jeep, from the town and we had traveled on what could rightly be called a seldom-used path to a larger city. Adrian did not speak the whole way. Rica had come with us, and she watched out the back the whole time. I got the feeling that this was not a normal thing.
Both wolves were tense as we made the trip. And though it was about two hours until we reached the city, neither had relaxed any more by the time we had reached it.
Adrian parked us near an airport, and judging by the city and the size of the airport, it was the only one in this particular area.
Rica and Adrian escorted us inside, both looking around constantly, scanning for something. I assumed they were looking out for other wolves or a threat to their secret. I was not quite certain which was more important to them.
Adrian had us wait while he went to the teller and retrieved our tickets. He handed them to us as he walked us to the security gate. The security people did not even really take note of our appearance, though we were all still battered and bruised and wearing the same clothing we were when we crashed.
Rica and Adrian watched us leave, neither waving or giving any hint as to their thoughts.
No one said anything as we walked through security or boarded the plane. Every now and then either Max or Tala would shoot concerned glances back towards Kai. I often found myself watching him too, worried about his reaction. But he never gave any hint that anything was wrong.
He sat down in his seat, with the expression he always had before Ellie. I was sorry to know that it was him blocking us out, keeping everyone out, as it had been before seeing them together. He had actually been more open, if not more bothered by everything. But even being bothered was better than this, where he would show nothing at all.
I sat beside him on the plane, and Tala was across the aisle. The others were all in front of us again.
Kai said nothing the whole flight, even to the attendant. He seemed to be locked away in himself, but I was not sure what exactly he was hiding from- himself or us or the circumstances or all of it in general.
I guess it doesn't matter what he was hiding from. I could tell he was hurt and that was really all that mattered.
Having no way to comfort him, and knowing that he would not accept it if I could, I curled up and attempted sleep.
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Kai was particularly vicious during his battles. We won, but that hardly seemed the reason for his harsh fighting.
While we went out to celebrate, Kai and Tala headed for the hotel.
I don't think that any of us was surprised when we returned to the hotel and they were gone, along with all their things.
Within the week, we each had returned home. Waiting at my house for me was a letter. It was from Tala. I was glad he had done as I had asked, and promised to keep me updated on Kai as much as possible.
My homecoming had been joyful, seeing everyone again, but in the back of my mind I was worried about Kai and Ellie, certain of nothing other than the fact that they loved each other and that being apart would hurt them both. If Ellie was even alive.
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Author: well, I finished it. And I was wondering what anyone who has read it thought??? Did anyone actually read this...
If you did, thank you, and I hope it was at least somewhat enjoyable :) Have fun- Kitty
