Cam POV
There wasn't enough room in the car for everyone, I said that I'd follow them in a cab. Zach didn't trust me to go alone, so he came with me. I didn't have anything to say to him, so I remained silent. I looked out of the window as rain began to trickle down slowly. I hugged my knees close to my chest and rested my head on them. I could feel Zach staring at me, the hairs on the back of my neck stood on end. I didn't know if it was a good thing or bad thing,
'Can you stop staring?' I asked. Zach chuckled
'Do you realise some of the skills that you possess? The way you fight, the way you could see through Bex's accent. Do you realise who you are?' I turned to him. His eyes were twinkling with excitement, his jaw was set firm, his body tense, it showed all of his muscles. 'The way you disappear Cam, people are jealous that you can do it so easily' His expression softened. 'There are people that train their whole lives to stay in the shadows, unseen and unnoticed. Yet you've done it before you could even talk' The excitement grew in his eyes and his voice. I tilted my head.
'You talk about me as if you know me'
'I do Gallagher Girl' He moved his hand as if he was going to hold my hand, but moved it back as he thought better of it.
'What if I'm different and can never be that girl again?' I asked. Zach looked away from me for a moment. His hand curled into a fist. He looked back at me, the excitement gone from his eyes.
'We would still love you no matter what' Is it strange that instead of we, I wanted him to say I.
'I've been having weird dreams' I blurted
'What about?' Zach asked.
'I don't know. Different things. I've had more since you and your friends showed up'
'Like what?'
'There was an elevator...I was being followed...someone offered me a pack of M&M's' I remembered. Zach chuckled. 'What's so funny?' I asked, Zach smirked
'Oh just remembering something. Anyway, continue with your dreams'
'There was a street in Rome...an embassy...a bank...a diary...a necklace...there was this red headed woman...she wouldn't stop...there were so many screams...so much blood'
'Enough Cam' Zach snapped, his harsh tone made me jump. 'I'm sorry' He said quickly before looking away fro me. I looked at the back of his head for a moment, wondering what caused his mood to change so quickly.
We arrived at a small house, Zach paid the driver and then got out. He didn't wait for me. I got out and looked around. Quiet street. The kind of place where the neighbours either want to know your business, or would ignore you completely. I followed Zach up the steps, he rung the bell once. The others were already here as the car was parked on the drive. The door opened revealing a tall, beautiful woman who seemed slightly like me, but at the same time completely different. She looked at Zach and was about to speak, but her eyes caught mine. They widened and begin to fill with tears, she looked back at Zach.
'Um..everyone else is waiting for you' She stepped back letting Zach walk past first, I followed.
'Thank you' I smiled at her. She nodded and closed the door. I followed Zach into the open planned room. Everyone was sitting around on the sofas, Bex was in the kitchen along with Mr Solomon. He turned when we walked in.
'Ah, Cameron, it's good to see you again' He came out of the kitchen and offered me his hand
'Likewise Mr Solomon' I shook his hand. What I didn't expect was for Joe to grab me with his other arm and try to flip me. Instantly I shifted my weight onto the right ride of my body and spun out. I crossed my arms and managed to use the wall to help kick off, making him fly off backwards. I crouched down, facing him, ready for another attack. Mr Solomon simply dusted himself off and stood up.
'Impressive Cameron' He smiled 'Zach was right, you haven't lost any skill' I stood up and looked at everyone
'Now will someone tell me the truth' My eyes rested on Zach and Bex. They looked at each other and then at Joe.
'We need to tell her' Bex began
'It's too risky' The tall woman said
'She's remembering more, maybe this will help' Bex answered back
'She is standing right here. And she would like to know who the fuck all of you are and what's it got to do with me' I snapped. Silence.
'Your name is Cameron Ann Morgan. You are a student at the Gallagher Academy for Exceptional Young Women. Your codename is Chameleon. You are a pavement artist, meaning that you hide in the shadows, you love to be unnoticed. I can tell that when there are moments of silence, or moments of calm, you feel in your element. You can't explain why, but you crave the shadows and the mystery, don't you?' Joe raised his eyebrows at me, I felt uncomfortable with the new information. My silence seemed to be answer enough for him.
'What do you see Cameron?' He asked. I chuckled with the familiarity of it.
'I see a bunch of bullshit' I quipped. Joe chuckled but then his tone got more serious.
'Close your eyes. And tell me what you see' I hesitated for a moment before doing what he asked. Immediately I could see flashes of flames, my nightmare's so easily coming back. I opened my eyes.
'What are you trying to make me do?' I asked
'What did you see?'
'I saw a window, I'm looking out to a path lined with black cars, limos I think. I saw a painting looking at me, then it turns green. I saw laughter. I saw a microwave and an old leather sofa. I saw tunnels, and explosions. I saw a deconstructed gun. I put it back together and fired it at a target' I answered bluntly. Joe raised his eyes slightly above my head and then flickered back to me
'Anything else?'
'I was shown a grave. I...I couldn't stop crying'
'Anything else?'
'A large house with a grand staircase, someone dipped me at the bottom of it. There's a hall that has rows and rows of tables all facing one place. A sword. A whisper. They've become more vivid when you've come here'
'You, my dear, are from a great line of highly skilled spies' Joe looked at me seriously 'Your brain is trying to remember us. You need to trust it'
'I don't know you! How could I trust you!'
'You left the hospital where you were being treated with 7 individuals who you've only met a handful of times. What made you do that?' He asked. His tone soothing
'My gut' I answered distinctively. My left hand wandered around my chest, protecting me. Joe looked down
'What are you hiding?' He asked. I bit my lip.
'Cam?' I turned to see Zach coming forward slightly, worry filled his eyes as well. I tentatively lifted my shirt, exposing my toned stomach which was laced with cuts and marks. Zach and Joe both wore the same expression. Anger. I quickly pulled my shirt down.
'Do you know how this happened?' Joe asked
'I don't. They found me with them' I whispered
'I'm going to kill her' Zach hissed banging his fist on the wall before leaving the room. I followed.
Author's note: Dun, dun, dun! Joe just revealed some key information, how will Cam react to this? Why is Zach so pissed? What will happen while Cam follows Zach? See you tomorrow! xxx
MaddieL16: That would be so cute! Sadly they only took her to the safe house. Will they be able to go back home? Will all of them make it home? Let me know xxx
Ineedaname: Do you think it's weird that Catherine hasn't been seen so far? Is she waiting till the end? Or will she get there just before Cam starts to remember more? xxx
Zachgoodet: Let's just say that I haven't ruled out any possibility with Nathan's character...I have some surprises planned soon! xxx
LJ: How will she react when she gets told everything? Will she get told everything? Let me know what you think xxx
GallagherGirls13BYE: Obviously they had to sneak her out, they had to give her some adventure. How will Cam deal with everything? xxx
