Grrrrr I gave into temptation. DX Oh wells. As a reward of ten votes, I'm publishing. Plus, I need reviews. I'm like, running on empty here people!
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Cassie's POV
Dad had finally coaxed me into coming out and sitting with him and Melchior to eat. I didn't really eat, I just shoved the food around to look like I ate it. Dad and Melchior kept trying to keep up a conversation.
"So Cassie… You go to college?" Dad smiled at me.
"Yeah. Full ride to USC on a theatre major." I looked up. Dad was beaming.
"Just like your mother. She was a performer." He sighed. "So. Husband? Kids?" He looked hopeful.
"Ha, no. Neither of those. My last boyfriend cheated and still calls me. He thinks he's going to get me back." I shook my head. "He's an idiot."
Dad looked slightly disappointed. "Between you and Sam, I don't think I'll have any grandkids…"
I raised an eyebrow. "Well, Sam'll probably beat me to it with Quorra."
"Whoa. Those two got together?" I nodded. "Eh. I guess it was going to happen." He looked down at his food, then back up at me.
"Nice, Dad." I laughed gently and went back to picking at my food. "Dad. What was Mom like?"
Dad put down his fork. "She was beautiful. Smart. Funny. An amazing performer. You had to have gotten those from her, because I can't sing, kiddo. She loved you and Sam dearly." I nodded.
"I wish I knew her."
"I wish that too, Cassie. I wish that too."
Sam's POV
I didn't trust the evidence at the arcade. So, I drove to Cassie's house. It was late, but I figured I might as well check. I pulled up and got out of the car. The lights were all off. Maybe, she really was asleep.
I heard a motorcycle behind me. It was Quorra. "Why are you here, Sam?"
I smirked, not turning to face her. "I thought you were asleep. I just came to see if she was alright."
Quorra walked to my side and placed her hand on my arm. "She's fine, Sam, really. Letr her sleep. We'll see her later."
"Fine, fine, fine." I walked back over to the car. "You going to take the bike?" She nodded. "Let's go."
Cassie's POV
Dad had Melchior help suit me up. He said it'll be safer, and I'll blend in better. I pulled my hair back. Thank god for the just in case hair tie. Dad had a plan.
"Listen. I'm going to send you and Melchior into the city. You can cut across to the Sea of Simulation if you go this way." He pointed something out on the map. "It's easier. Avoid going near the Arena. That means you, Melchior." Melchior turned dark red. "Lorena will be here to help you two."
"Lorena?" Melchior sounded hopeful.
"Yes, Melchi, your Lorena." Dad chuckled as Melchior turned an even darker shade of red. I heard a cycle rev. "She's here." He looked at me. "You may want to shield your eyes. Whenever they reunite…" Dad shuddered.
The platform rose. A female program stood on it, arms crossed, weight on her right leg. Melchior smiled hugely. "Lorena!" He ran over to her. Lorena wrapped her arms around him and they started to kiss and grope each other. I gagged. Dad snickered.
"Told you so, kiddo."
Lorena looked like she was maybe a little taller than me. She had dark red hair and I think I saw gray-blue eyes. She and Melchior finally pulled away. "Melchior. I've missed you." She had a sweet voice that sounded like it could be very sharp. She noticed me. "You must be Cassie." She put her hand out. "Lorena." I shook her hand. She turned to Dad. "Are we ready?" Dad nodded.
"Be safe, Cassie." He pulled me into a hug and kissed my head.
I pulled away. "Dad, aren't you coming with me?" I looked at him. I could feel it. The building of the tears.
He shook his head. "As soon as I step on the Grid, they will all be after me. You have a better chance of getting home. Please tell your brother I love him." I saw him struggling not to cry as well.
I nodded. "I promise." I threw my arms around him again. "I love you Dad," I whispered.
He nodded and squeezed me. "I love you too, Cassie. Now go." He pushed me a little bit. I joined Lorena and Melchior on the platform.
The last thing I saw of my Dad was him wiping his face and staring at me.
Blah blah blah. I'm totally making them sing Totally Fucked in a few chapters. It'll make me feel better. :P
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