Finished
This is following story after Wanda's second insertion and the Humans are about to go on the raid where they meet Nate and the rest.
Told from Wanderer's POV.
Disclaimer: I own nothing except the characters I imagine.
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Sorry to say but these chapters will be getting farther and farther apart from each other due to the fact I have limited internet access back home. My last day at college was May 14th so I won't be close to an internet source. This is an extremely short chapter with a cliffhanger. I hope you enjoy this chapter. ! Enjoy
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The day we spent skirting Seattle drone on by with striking slowness. The rain never stopped and clouds never parted. The constant downpour flooded roads and increased the amount of seekers on the roads which made our conditions extra dicey. My usual enthusiasm with summer rain had disappear with the sun. I missed home.
Everyone seemed exhausted. Constantly sleeping among the boxed supplies, staring out the windows, and dreaming for the open road. Everyone knew what was on everyone's minds. Heading back Home.
Jared remained in a devoted stupor. He had been behind the wheel for two days straight keeping our progress through the area moving smoothly. His diligence had kept the raid from falling to pieces in the end.
The 'rogue human' from the Midwest never followed us west. Our luck had seemed about to change when the weather hit. I was used to this continuous deluge made progress slow and tedious. I had already once talked our way through a seeker road block. They had been warning drivers of the dangerous flood waters ahead. It was no problem. I talked to souls on a daily basis. But of course, Jared was petrified that he had done something wrong.
Were making our last stop at Quik Mart south of Seattle before our long haul back to the truck. Jared, in the parking lot, promised then we would head home.
Upon telling me this I couldn't keep my joy within. I get to see Jamie again and I would get to spend more time with Ian alone. Sunny, Jeb and Doc and everyone else would be waiting for us. A month had passed since leaving on this journey. I was happy it was about to end.
My celebration happened to be a little louder than I had intended and Jared told me to 'pipe down' before I alerted the seekers to my presence. I giggled and preceded with the task ahead. I entered the store, grabbed a basket and preceded on my mission. I toured the store pulling the usual off of the shelves: canned foods, non-perishables, chips, flour, sugar… 'the usual'.
I headed to the counter and quickly checked out all my items. I thanked the clerk behind the counter and flew out of store. I sauntered over to the van with glee and with the help of Ian loaded the groceries. Ian guffaw at my demeanor. He grabbed my hand and told me, "I better hold on to you so you don't float off the planet."
I smiled as he glanced over my shoulder and grimaced, his eyes widening. He shot back into the van and motioned for me to turn and as someone called for my attention.
"Excuse me miss." The clerk said, "I believe you dropped this."
He was holding in his left hand a bag a mint patties that I had just checked out. He was looking over my shoulder at the spot where Ian had once stood. He then glance back at me, critiquing my appearance.
I put on my best smile and chuckled, "I'm sorry. I never noticed I dropped it."
I took the three steps between us and gently took the bag from his hand. His eyes had shifted back to the dark tinted glass of the van. I looked over my shoulder and glanced back, "Sorry about my friend, he's a little shy."
He didn't respond at first then took note to what I said, "Have a nice day madam." Without another moment, he turned on his heel and glided back to the store.
With deliberate slowness, I walked to the driver side door, got in, started the van, and then drove the van out of the parking lot. I looked back at everyone in the van who all the same expressions: dread.
All their faces had gone bone white. Shocked and feared expressions was crossed across their features.
Panic struck me in the gut and questioned, "What's wrong?"
Ian clear his throat and whispered, "I know he saw me and know he knew me."
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OOHHH MMY GOODNESS!! CLIFFHANGER! I liked it and I hope you liked. Please continue the reviews. The next chapter will shed a little light on Ian's past.