Another chapter!

Going Back

Ian's POV:

The ride back to the caves was mournfully silent. Wanda woke up from her peaceful sleep, but all she did was sit in my lap staring out the window. I watched her, but she didn't say anything or even acknowledge that I was there. Melanie would sneak a peek in the back around every half an hour. I didn't pay any attention to her. Jared drove silently, occasionally pulling over and giving that 'man' another dose of Sleep.

Suddenly, Wanda turned so that I could see her face. There were tears streaming down and her eyes were puffy and red. I couldn't believe that I didn't notice before.

"Are you okay?" I asked,scooping her more into my arms. "What's wrong?"

"I don't know!" she cried softly. I rubbed her tears away and held her as she cried.

"It's okay," I murmured. "It's all fine."

Melanie looked back for a moment, but quickly turned away, not wanting to spoil our moment. I mentally thanked her.

Soon, we reached the caves again and descended down the desert. Everyone welcomed us back with joy that we had all made it safely. Before I could rejoice in the homecoming, I took Wanda down to see Doc.

He checked her over quickly, making sure nothing was broken or damaged too badly. When he lifted her shirt a bit to check her ribs, I saw how much weight she had lost and it was depressing. Her once flat stomach was now sunken in. Doc noticed the weight loss.

"Okay, so there's nothing too serious. Wanda, you are a bit malnourished, but not something that can't be fixed in a week or so. You'll just have to take it easy and rest, no hard work." he told her.

She nodded. I scooped her up into my arms and started to leave.

"Bye Doc, thanks." we both told him.

As soon as we walked outside the Hospital she spoke up.

"Ian, I can walk you know," she said.

"I know, I'm just not going to let you." I smiled and she rolled her eyes back at me.

Suddenly, her body popped out of my hands and she took off running!

"Wanda!" Urg! She was already around the corner. Oh well. I took off running after her.

I haven't updated in forever! I'm really sorry you guys, but I'm GOING to finish this story off right now and the rest should be up by this weekend.

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