A/N: Before we begin, I'd like to apologize. I had to take a break for awhile, and I don't completely know why. I'm sorry, but now we can begin.

Six cried.

That was the only thing Holiday could think about. He actually cried. She had never seen that before, and it scared her.

What had he seen?

She stood, walking silently to the door, feeling the cool metal. She could leave him. She could leave Providence, this mess...it would only take a second. Not even.

She closed her eyes, sighing. That wasn't an option, and she knew it. She slowly turned the door handle, and stepped out into the dark room. It had a staircase, and she felt she knew where it lead.

"Six!" she called.

"Yeah?" came the response from a groggy Six as he dragged himself into the room.

"I think this staircase leads back up to the top of the bunker. I think this is the way out," Holiday said, swallowing.

"That's good," Six replied softly, confused by her reaction. "Are you all right?"

It took Holiday a moment to respond, "Of course, Six. That's a silly question,"

"Do you need to talk?" Six asked, feeling very uncomfortable saying those words.

"Why would I need to talk?" Holiday asked in return, her tone exasperated.

"Why indeed?" Six repeated.

Holiday gave him a sort of sad smirk before walking up the stairs.

She was right.

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Half an hour later, Holiday and Six entered the Keep.

"Where have you been?" Amelia practically screamed. "It's been seven hours!"

"Only seven hours?" Six repeated, very confused.

"Only seven hours he says! Jesus Christ, I thought you were dead!" Amelia was screaming now.

"It's a long story, and we don't have any answers right now. Six and I have been infected with some sort of toxin, and we need to get back. How's your head? Where's backup?" Holiday said calmly.

"They couldn't send anyone out," Rex spoke up for the first time since Six and Holiday had returned. "There was another attack. We were ordered to stay put until you came back, and then to return straight to base,"

"Okay, okay. Amelia, lie down, rest your head. Six, I'll fly if you keep an eye on the kids," Holiday said, approaching the cockpit.

They were on their way home, but somehow, Holiday didn't feel relieved.

I know it's short-I'll have another update coming Wednesday. Don't forget to review because I love them, and for those of us going back to school, good luck!

Love Always,
Kate