Tiger: Hey everyone. It's your favorite tiger here and *ducks and nearly missed rock* Are you guys still mad about Dust? *another rock is thrown* Okay! Cub has something planned for this, so keep your panties on, enjoy the chapter and see the winner of the poll.

Thunder roared and lightning crashed as the storm outside got worst. Everyone, except for Bruce, ate a light dinner as they discuss what to do. As for Bruce, he sat in the corner in a deep depression.

"We should leave," Jarick said looking at Bruce. "If we stay, he'll become more depressed."

"We can't leave," Jules said, "we need to at least give Dustin a proper funeral."

"Why should we? It would waste time and we're pretty much on our own."

"What do you mean," T.J. asked.

"You really think the government has a plan for this? There's a good chance they'll cut their losses and abandon the states."

"They wouldn't do that," Kayla said slamming her hands on the table. "The U.S. government always has a plan, regardless of the circumstances."

"Believe what you want but the point is we need to leave this place."

"After we bury Dustin."

"We're not burying him you dumb bitch!" Bruce got up and slammed his fist to the side of Jarick face.

"Call her a bitch again and I'll enjoy ending your life," Bruce said in a dark tone. Everyone was surprised by Bruce's statement as his flames circled around his feet. Bruce headed out the room as Jarick held the burn mark on his face.

"Bruce, are you-," Jules reach out to Bruce but he shook off her attempt. Bruce continued to walk and exited the room with a slam of the door. Everyone was still in shock at Bruce's action as Jules followed Bruce out. Kayla stood up a grabbed everyone's attention.

"Let's take a vote. By a show of hands, who thinks we should have a funeral for Dust?" The remaining teens raised their hands except Jarick. "Then it's settled, tomorrow we put Dustin to rest properly." Jarick mumbled something under his breath as his face began to heal from the encounter.

With Jules

Jules managed to catch up with Bruce as he stormed down the hall. Bruce's fire burned the carpet while Jules put it out with her ice.

"Bruce, stop," Jules begged but Bruce ignored her. "Bruce, I want to talk."

"What's there to talk about," Bruce yelled.

"I know you're hurt but-"

"You know? How could you know? Dust was my brother. He was a part of me and now he's dead."

"I do know Bruce. I've been there for Dust ever since he came home from the hospital. It's hurts me just as much."

"No, it doesn't. You've been there during the day but at night it's a different story. I've been there when he had nightmares, I've been there when he was scared of the dark. You haven't been there."

"If I would, if I could and you know that. Dust may have been your brother but damn it, he was a son to me." Tears rolled down Jules face as she continued. "He came to me about dating advice, he came to me about life advice. I was like his second mother and I loved it!" Jules fell to her knees and softly cried as Bruce look at her with feelings of guilt bubbling up. Bruce kneel down to Jules level and hugged her tightly.

"I'm sorry. I-I didn't know." Bruce's own tears began to flow as she hugged him back. "Jules, there's something I need to tell you."

"What?"

"You said you were like a second mother to him, right?" Jules nodded. "Well, on occasion, Dust would think of me as a father figure." Bruce pulled back from the hug and stared into Jules' dark green eyes. The two didn't realize it but they were moving closer together as found comfort in each other. "Jules."

"Bruce." Before they lips could touch, a streak of lightning crashed close by. They snapped out of it as blushed immensely as they crawled away from each other. "Well that was."

"Yeah, that was...a thing." Awkwardness fill the air as the tried to gather their thoughts. Bruce was about to leave but Jules grabbed his arm.

"Bruce, I can't take it anymore."

"What do you mean?"

"Bruce, I-I love you, I always have. Even when I dated Heath, it was you I wanted. I'm not sure if you feel the same way but I just needed to tell-" Jules was interrupted by Bruce's lips pressing against hers. Her eyes widen as her long time crush was now kissing her. Bruce pulled away as Jules felt like she was going to faint.

"Juliet, I'm not sure if I love you but I do know I care about you. And if being the man in your life is what it take to make sure you're safe, then I have no problem calling you my girl."

"Bruce, you have no idea how happy I am." Jules lunged onto Bruce and began to kiss him once more as Bruce happily returned the kiss. As they were making out, T.J. stumbled over the two on the floor. Bruce and Jules quickly got up but T.J. had already saw what they were doing.

"Alright Bruce," T.J. said letting out a chuckle," you finally hooked up with her. To be honest, it through you and Delison were going to march down the aisle." Bruce and Jules blushed at the thought of marriage but shied away from T.J. "Anyway, we're all about to go to sleep but I'll let you two lovebirds have some privacy." T.J. walked away leaving the two blushing a deep red. The two looked at each other before deciding to go to sleep as well. They found a room with a large circular bed big enough for the both of them. They slid into the bed and got comfortable.

"G'night Ju-" Bruce stopped mid sentence as Jules wrapped her arm around Bruce.

"Bruce, I decided. I...want you."

"Well, you got me."

"No, I mean, I want you."

"Oh...Oh," Bruce said finally getting what she meant. "Are you...completely sure?"

"Yes, I want you...to me my first."

With the Guys

They found a room with enough bed for everyone as they got ready for bed.

"Hey T.J., did you find Bruce or Jules," Cale said as he got into bed.

"Yeah but they were arguing about Dust," T.J. lied.

"At least he has a brother, let alone a family," Nahliel said as he sunk into his bed.

"What are you talking about?"

"I, literally, grew up on the streets. No parents, no cousins; all I had was this necklace my parents gave me."

"How do you know it from your parents," Jarick asked. Nahliel turned over the cross and showed the engraving "To our son, Nahliel. Love mom and dad." on it.

"Sorry to hear that, man," T.J. said.

"It's okay, because I know we'll meet again. I just know," Nahliel said as he clenched his necklace tightly.

With the Girls

Delison was brushing her hair as Chel and Kayla were already in bed. They were talking about random thing such as weapons and close combat fighting until Delison interjected herself into the conversation.

"Do you think could help me?"

"With what," Kayla asked.

"I want to improve my fighting skills. I may be good with a blade but there will come a time where I won't have one. So, when we have the time, teach me." Kayla and Chel looked at each before nodding in agreement. The three girls gave each other a light hug before going to bed.

The Next Day

Everyone was gathered around a hole in the ground as Bruce carried his lifeless brother to his grave. Everyone bowed their as they paid their respects. Bruce carefully lowered the body into the grave before speaking a few words about his brother. During the funeral, Jules felt a little sick as Bruce went on. By the time he finished, Jules began to vomit as Chel and Delison comfort. T.J., Cale and Nahliel began to fill the hole, Jarick went back inside while Wolfy, Delison, Chel, Kayla and Bruce took care of Juliet.

"Jules, what's wrong," Bruce asked in concern. Jules didn't make eye contact with him as she looked for the right words.

"I think...I might be,"

"Guys, come quick," Jarick said as hurried everyone inside. Bruce carried Jules bridal style as they team ran in to see a T.V. with the news on.

"That right, the U.N. has declared that all living citizens of the world to evacuate their homes and head to one of space research facilities. From there, they will be transported to our sister planet of Mars for the human race to continue. This is Rico Nasta saying goodbye and see you on Mars." The T.V. began to run in a loop as the team began to look between each other. They had no idea how far was the nearest facility or how much time they had.

"Okay everyone, you heard the man," Bruce yelled out, "we need to head to the space station and we'll survive."

"Are you serious," Jarick said. "There's no way to find out where one is." Everyone began to think about what Jarick had said. A full minute rolled by until Delison said something.

"Satellite."

"Huh?"

"The satellites should still be working and if they're working,"

"Will be able to use GSP," Bruce finished. Delison nodded at Bruce's conclusion as everyone agreed. "But we'll need a better vehicle. The van's looking a bit beat up."

"Don't worry. My family has a lot of cars and trucks."

"Define, "a lot"," T.J. asked. Delison lead everyone to the garage door. Upon opening it. They found a sea of car that would rival a car dealership. Delison picked T.J.'s jaw off the ground as she walked in garage to pick a car. She picked out a travel bus which wasn't all that good nor visually appealing.

"We're taking this," Jarick said.

"It's the only thing in here that will fit all of us." Bruce looked at the bus before calling Wolfy over.

"How long would it take to improve this?"

"What do you mean by improve?"

"Add a stronger engine, a gas tank that holds more gas, maybe a cool paint job."

"If we work together, I say about an hour maybe an hour and a half."

"Alright here's the plan, we're taking apart these other cars and we're improving the bus. It'll take some time but it will be worth it. Now come on, we might not have a lot of time." Everyone nodded as they got started stripping the cars and adding parts to the bus.

Hours passed as they finally finished the bus. The exterior was now a midnight black with dark tinted side windows. The interior had a generator that was connected to a fridge. It also and a large bed for everyone to sleep in. Everyone was about to enter the bus until Nahliel stopped them.

"We need to christen this bad boy."

"Are you serious," Jarick yelled before getting on the bus. The rest decided to go along with Nahliel's plan.

"What should we name it?" Everyone thought of names but Bruce took a can of white spray paint and put a large "BH" on the side. "BH?"

"Brotherhood, because that's what we are. We look after each other and help when needed." Nahliel shrugged his shoulder before getting a bottle of champagne.

"I hereby christen the, The Brotherhood." Nahliel slammed the bottle on the bus as everyone got on it. Kayla took the driving position as the teens sat in the other seats. Kayla started the bus and the GPS was working.

"Where would you like to go to," the GSP asked.

"Give us directions to the closest space research facility."

"Can I get a please?"

"Pretty please."

"Now calculating distance to closest space research facility. The distance is one hundred thirty-five miles away. At the end of the road, turn left."

Kayla began to drive off as Bruce and Jules were talking.

"You alright," Bruce asked.

"Yeah but..."

"But what?"

"I think...I might be...pregnant." Bruce didn't know how to feel so he did the only thing he could do; he kissed her. While they kissing Nahliel and T.J. decided to play little brothers.

"Bruce and Juliet sitting in a tree. K-I-S-S-I-N-G," the two sung out. Bruce and Jules blushed again but it didn't stop them from kissing. Delison looked over at the two feeling a bit broken but was happy that Bruce was happy. Bruce broke the kiss and looked over at Delison.

"Hey babe, I need to take care of something." Jules looked at Delison and knew what he was about to do. She nodded as he walked over to Delison. "Hey Delison."

"What do you want?"

"I want to say I'm sorry. I know you loved me but I'm with Jules now and I want to be faithful to her. I hope we can be friends and still hang out." Delison thought about before giving an answer. She whispered something in Bruce's ear causing his eyes to grow wider. "Are you for real?" Delison nodded with a cheerful smile. "Fine. Hey Jules, can you come over here?" Jules walked over to the two as Delison got up. She then grabbed Jules and kissed her just like Bruce would. The kiss lasted a few seconds, with the occasional cat calls from the other guys, before Delison released her.

"Okay Bruce, we can still be friends. You have no idea how long I wanted to do that." Bruce took his stunned girlfriend back to their seat as Kayla hit the main road.

Tiger: That's right, Jules won the poll and Bruce's affection by a margin of one vote and nine people voted.

Cub: *holding a black book* Hey bro.

Tiger: Thank Gaia. What are you holding.

Cub: Not important. Time for reviews.

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