Here's the next chapter! This is definitely one of my favorite stories to write! And i really hope you guys are all enjoying it!


Chapter 2:

Chase looked at her niece through the rear view mirror as the child buckled herself in. "Ready to go?"

Skye took a deep breath. "Not sure I'm ready to say goodbye to my home."

"I know you have a lot of memories here with your mom and dad, but you and I can make new ones together." Chase said, turning around to look at Skye. Skye gave Chase a half smile as Chase started the car and began the four hour drive back to St. Canard.

Skye had only visited her aunt's house a few times with her parents but upon arrival in the city, Skye could already tell that the way they were going was not the way to Chase's house.

"I don't think this is the way to your house, Chase." Skye pointed out.

Chase chuckled. "No it's not, lass." She said. "My house was kind of, blown up, so we're going to be staying with my best friend, Amelia Swallow, and her son, Jordan."

"Why did your house blow up?"

"Twilight's last battle hit the suburban area on the other side of the city. A villain got over zealous."

"That sucks."

"You have no idea."

"If your house blew up, then did all your stuff get blown up too?"

"Most of it, but I keep a lot of things like clothes and stuff at Amelia's house since I stay over there sometimes." Chase didn't mention that the main reason she kept things over there was because of something like this possibly happening. It also helped when she was too tired as Twilight Drake to go home.

Soon, they pulled up in front of a large apartment building. Chase turned the car off and got out, followed soon by Skye. Chase helped Skye with her few belongings as they walked inside the building. They walked over to the elevator, Chase pushing the correct floor button. Very soon, they were at the door to the Swallows' apartment.

Chase knocked on the door a couple of times. "Coming!" A voice from inside called. The door opened as Jordan Swallow answered. He was a little bit taller than Skye with blue and green feathers, gold beak and brown eyes. He smiled when he saw his godmother. "Chase!" He exclaimed, giving Chase a tight hug.

"Woah, take it easy, laddie, or I'll drop all this stuff." Chase said, smiling.

Jordan grinned then looked to Skye, who was hiding behind her aunt. "Who's this?"

"This is my niece, Skye. You remember her, don't you?"

"Not too well." Jordan said.

Chase chuckled. "No, I suppose not. You two were pretty young the last time you were together." Chase pulled Skye out from behind her. "How about you take Skye to your room while I go talk to your mom." Jordan nodded and offered a hand to Skye, who took it warily, allowing the older boy to lead her away.

The smile fell from Chase's face as she put down her luggage and walked further into the apartment. "Amelia?" She called.

"In the kitchen, Case." Kicking off her blue and black converse, Chase walked into the living room, seeing Amelia at the counter, making what must have been dinner. Chase walked over to her and pulled herself up so that she was sitting on the counter. Amelia looked up at her, leaning against the counter. "So, you want to tell me what happened?"

"With what? My house blowing up or my sister and brother in law getting killed?"

"Both, but start with the explosion."

"I'm not sure how, but one of my enemies figured out where I lived. I don't think they know my secret identity, which is odd, but I can't take any chances." Chase looked towards Jordan's room. "Especially now that I have her to watch out for."

"Twilight Drake will just have to be more careful." Amelia whispered. Chase then told the older girl about what happened with Skye's parents and how she was now her only living family. Amelia leaned on one arm, looking thoughtful. "That is pretty tough for a child to have to deal with."

Chase nodded, wrapping her arms around herself. "I know how she feels too. I was fifteen when my parents died. Allysa had to not only start caring for me, but her one year old daughter too. Now I'm the only one Skye has left. What if I get it wrong?"

"Well, you know if you ever have any questions on raising a kid, you can always give me a call." Amelia said.

Chase smiled. "Yeah, I know." She jumped off the counter and gave the taller girl a hug. "Thanks for letting us stay with you."

"No problem, you're like the little sister I wish I'd had." Amelia said, earning a laugh out of the younger girl.

That night, Chase tucked Skye into the guest bed she usually stayed in when she stayed with Amelia. "There, comfortable?"

Skye nodded. "Where are you going to sleep?"

"I still have some things to do, so I'm going to sleep in the living room. But I'll be close if you need me, I promise." She kisses the child on the head and started to walk away.

"Chase?" Skye called. Her aunt stopped and turned around. "Thank you."

Chase smiled. "You're welcome, lassie." She said as she slowly closed the door behind her.

After taking out some frustration out on some criminals before going home for the night, Chase finally let herself break down. Tears streamed down her cheeks as sobs wracked her body. Amelia came in and sat with her until she calmed enough to go to sleep.


I really hope you guys enjoyed this! I plan on trying to expand on the relationship between Chase and Skye.