The All Nighter

11:13 PM

When I got home later that evening, my siblings thankfully left me alone. It was probably due to the fact that it was already nearly quarter after eleven. Grabbing a cup of coffee and a granola bar, I headed back to my room, and began researching again, crossing off any candidates that weren't out or were too well watched.

3:47 AM

I should probably have gone to sleep ages ago. I saw one of my siblings get up to go to the bathroom about an hour ago, but I couldn't tell who it was and they said nothing. I suppose when I get like this they know to leave me be. I'm getting kinda sleepy. Maybe I should make another pot of coffee...

10:32 AM

What time is it? Did I fall asleep? I look at the clock and mentally curse. 10:32. Damn. I need to get cracking. I get up and stretch my legs, deciding to take a quick bathroom break while I'm at it. I open my door and almost step on a bowl of dry Cocoa Puffs with Lucky Charms mixed into it and a cup of milk. This was probably my siblings doing. Oh well. I pick it up and place it on my desk, a safe distance from my laptop, and head to the bathroom.

2:48 PM

I need a break. I've been at this since way late last night. I need lunch. The Lucky Charms and Cocoa Puffs mixture didn't fill me up very much, but I appreciated the sentiment my siblings put in. I went downstairs silently, grabbed another cup of coffee and some leftover pizza. As I sat at the breakfast bar, Janessa slipped in and grabbed a plate, helping herself to some of the pizza, and taking the seat next to mine.

"Are you okay?" She asked quietly. "I mean, we both know you aren't, but you know…"

"I don't know, Jen. Things were just so hectic with them in the hospital, and I can't help but feel responsible- And yes, I know you're going to say I'm not, but I feel like I am, Jen."

"It's alright. I know how you feel."

That's right. We'd met Janessa she'd saved Karen, but they had waited too long to get out of there, and had been recaptured. No doubt she had felt extremely guilty.

"Yeah, but this is different. You didn't lie. You admitted your dad was the guy who'd captured KK in the first place."

"I really don't know how to reassure you, Frank. All I can say is; we're worried about you, and we love you."

She hugged me briefly before cleaning her plate and leaving the room just as quietly as she'd entered. At this point I'm unsure of what to do. I want to help my family, but I'm not sure how. I want to make sure nothing ever hurts them again. And if I'm being honest with myself right now, to keep them safe, I'll do anything.

AN : Sorry this update was a long time coming! Right now I'm trying to get more chapters done for this and my two Percy Jackson stories. Updates will happen as soon as I finish a chapter. The stress from school and several bouts of writers block have stopped this update from coming out earlier. Thank you for your patience. Bye!