Ok ! Thanks everyone for your reviews! It helps me to write A LOT! This might not be the chapter you are expected (too short for some of you! lol) but it's a necessary one before chapter 10! I hope you'll enjoy this one! Can't wait to read your reviews!


Outside the gates

They all rolled under the wood fence quickly and ran to the jungle. Skye didn't like having Alexandra with them. But she had a plan. She would prove to Josh that Alexandra was not as good as he thought. They walked during a long time before they reached a waterfall. This time, they didn't have a rover with them. After what had happened on their last trip OTG, Commander Taylor had made sure that the cars would stay under his control.

"Welcome to Snakehead falls!" Josh beamed.

"Wow that's impressive," Alexandra was amazed.

"And you have not seen it all yet!" Hunter smiled. "We've made our own alcohol!"

"You what?"

"Yeah, we've created a homemade alcohol with fruits!" Josh said proudly.

Alexandra looked at them, astonished, while Hunter was taking a barrel which was hidden behind a tree.

"The best part is over there," said Josh, taking Alexandra's hand in his, pulling her with him as he walked at the top of the falls.

"Wow it's very high!"

"Yes and you have to jump in it!" Skye beamed, challenging her.

"Oh I'm not sure I can…"

"See, she's a freak!" Skye mocked, smirking at Josh.

"Come on Alex, I go first then you go, ok?"

Alexandra nodded, not sure she would do it. Josh jumped in the water, screaming of excitement. Alexandra gulped. It was really high.

"A wimp are we?" Skye teased.

Alexandra glared at her and jumped. She didn't scream long before reaching the water. She quickly rushed into the water, then swam to the surface, gasping for air.

"Over here," Josh called her. Alexandra swam to him and noticed marks everywhere on the wall.

"What are they?"

"They're calculations," Skye said coldly. Alexandra let escape a little shriek of surprise. She had not seen her jump. "Don't try to understand, it's too complicated, unless you're a genius."

Alexandra gulped. She remembered Lucas's story about the marks he had left on rocks so his father could see them. She had had the feeling that somebody had followed them earlier. Now, knowing it was Lucas' place, she didn't feel right. As if they shouldn't be here. As if they didn't belong here.

"Come on girls, let's have a drink!" Josh said, trying to lighten the mood.

They all drank a lot, except for Alexandra. Last time she was drunk, she walked into a portal that sent her in the past. No, clearly, she wanted to stay in control. After an hour, they were all starting to get very drunk and Alexandra didn't like it. She didn't want to seem too serious but she was afraid they would not find their way back home. She needed them to be aware of that.

"Alex, you should have a drink! You look very worried!" said Hunter, suppressing a hiccup.

"Ok guys, I know you've been OTG a lot, but I spent weeks in the jungle and there's nothing to be thrilled about. Unlike you, I spent my days and nights out there and I know how dangerous it can be. You should really stop drinking."

"Look at her lecturing us! You really are not fun!" Skye said sarcastically.

"Skye is right this time," Josh teased. "You should enjoy your time with us. We are far away from my father the sheriff, far away from our dear Commander Taylor, far away from all of those stupid rules."

Alexandra shook her head. They were not going to be easy to control.

"Hang on, where's Tasha?" Alexandra asked, looking around her, searching for her.

"Hey guys! Look at me! I'm flying!" screamed a drunk Tasha from the top of the waterfall before jumping.

Tasha made a spectacular jump before falling into the water, head first. Everyone held their breath. She did not return to the surface. They exchanged glances, fearful. Suddenly they saw Tasha's body to the surface. Alexandra and Josh ran into the water. They reached her body and brought her back to shore. She was unconscious.

"Tasha! Tasha! Can you hear me!" Skye shouted.

"She's not breathing," Josh stated, his face pale.

"No… Not again," Hunter panicked.

Skye tried to awaken her but Tasha was still unconscious. Because of the alcohol, they were all in shock. Alexandra couldn't stay doing nothing. They were not going to see Tasha die in front of them.

"Move!" Alexandra commanded Skye. As Skye didn't move, she knelt down next to her and pushed her. She took a deep breath, clenched her fist and punched Tasha's chest the hardest she could. "Come on!" She yelled. As it did nothing, she tried again, harder this time. Tasha suddenly opened her eyes, spiting water, coughing, gasping for air. They all sighed loudly, relieved. Josh embraced Alexandra.

"You saved her!"

"Ok Josh, ok, just… Please let me go," Alexandra said firmly to Josh, trying to escape his too embarrassing embrace.

Skye glared at them. God she hated this girl. The fact that she had just saved her best friend was not helping. God, she hated her more. Tasha slowly sat, feeling dizzy.

"Do you have any headache, pain or anything else?" Skye asked, concerned.

"No," Tasha replied. "I just feel stupid."

"Ok, I don't think you have a concussion. Let us know if you feel strange ok?"

"Ok."

"And for the stupid part, well, I can't help you. You're very lucky. OTG is really not for you."

When Tasha eventually felt alright, they helped her to stand up. They headed to the colony. Hunter and Josh were holding Tasha. Skye was sulking behind them. Alexandra was fed up with her attitude. She slowed down her pace to walk next to her.

"What's wrong with you?" Alexandra asked, exasperated.

"Why would I tell you? Don't you have someone else to save somewhere?" Skye replied, angry.

"Keep talking, you'll get to the point eventually," Alexandra frowned.

"You and I we are not friends," Skye replied coldly.

"Right, because you have so many of them," Alexandra snapped.

She had made her point and Skye knew it. She had friends of course. But after people had known she had lied during all this time, they were distant.

"Look Skye. I don't really know why you don't like me. But I can assure you I don't want to fight with you."

"Why do you have to be that perfect? Always nice and gentle!" She spat.

"Perfect?" Alexandra couldn't suppress a chuckle.

"I really don't know why Josh is so thrilled about you," Skye mumbled.

"Hang on, is it about Josh? You're mad at me because of Josh?"

"Josh's girlfriend died few months ago and you are flirting with him like nothing had happened…"

Alexandra stopped her. "Wait Skye. Ok. Is it about loving Josh or something like that?" She asked, surprised. She saw in Skye's eyes she was right.

"How to say this without hurting Josh's feelings," she chuckled. "Hum… I'd rather be with a guy more mature."

"Josh is very mature for his age."

"Josh is almost 18. How old do you think I am? I'm 21! 22 in few months. He is far too young for me! I like guys who are a older than me!"

Skye looked at her. God, she was telling the truth! Skye felt utterly stupid. And now, she was probably going to tell Josh. It would get worse. Alexandra smiled at her.

"It's ok. I won't tell him."

Skye was startled. It was like she had read in her mind. "Thank you," she replied, ashamed.

"Are we ok now?"

"I think so."

They looked at each other, smiling. They had an agreement now. They would keep this a secret for them. Skye suddenly felt much better. In fact, she might end up appreciating Alexandra.

The rest of their walk was spent in silence. They were all exhausted when they finally arrived at the fence of Terra Nova. Alexandra came back home, she just wanted some peace. Josh went to Boylan's with the others. Alexandra had had enough excitement for the day. She had a shower and put her pyjamas on. She was reading the History of Terra Nova on a plex when she heard Mark talking to Jim.

"Commander wants to see you."

"I can't, I have Zoe to look after."

"I can baby sit her," Alexandra suddenly said.

"Really?" Jim's eyes narrowed.

"Yes. It's gonna be fine, isn't it Zoe?" She asked the girl, smiling at her.

"Yes sure!" She genuinely smiled.

"Ok, I'll tell Elisabeth. She'll come as soon as possible."

"It's ok. Take your time."

It didn't take long for Zoe to start asking Alexandra questions. Zoe was always really curious about everything and everyone.

"Where are your parents?"

"They went missing when I was a teen," she sadly answered.

"My dad was missing before but he came back."

"I'm glad he did." Alexandra gave her a warm smile. She really liked this little girl.

"Maybe your parents are going to come back like my daddy did?"

"Maybe!"

"Do you have brothers or sisters?"

"No I don't."

"So you're all alone? It's so sad." Zoe seemed to be deliberating something in her head then added "I can be your sister if you'd like?"

"Sweetheart! I'd be the happiest person in the world having you as my sister," she joyously replied. "Your parents, Josh and Maddy are really lucky to have you in their lives."

"And we are lucky to have you too." A voice said from behind her. Dr Shannon came next to them. "We really are," she added tenderly.

"Thank you," Alexandra replied, embracing Dr Shannon. "You don't know how much this means to me."

Alexandra should have been the happiest girl in the world. She liked it here. She had friends and what looked like a family. Instead, she felt sad. She would have liked to share that with someone who was missing. She remembered the calculations at Snakehead falls. She remembered this strange feeling that someone had followed them. She could not be totally happy, not knowing how Lucas was, where he was. Did he know what had happened to her? Had he searched for her? Did he even want to see her again? Alexandra thought about it until she fell asleep. But even in her sleep, those questions were tilting in her head. That night, she dreamt about the falls, about the marks on its wall, about the jungle, about Lucas, about their reunion. She was troubled all night, tossing and turning in her bed, calling his name, getting no answer.


I know Lucas was not in this chapter was he? Hehe. Actually he might have been no? You'll find out in chapter 10. :)