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A-Note: Thanx to those who read I was waiting for a least 5 reviews that's all, and because I have received them here is me gift to you. Chapter One Enjoy ^^
November Skies
Chapter One: Home Coming
~You can't appreciate home till you've left it.~
[William Sydney Porter] (1862–1910),
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Jill opened her eyes, to see that everything that had been covered in darkness was now filled with the light of the afternoon. She looked out the window and saw the station not to far on the horizon.
Jill sat up from her slouched position and looked to see if the others were awake. Rebecca sat in her seat reading a book of some kind, Claire, Chris and Leon were still asleep and Carlos was listening to some music on his headphones.
They all act like nothing has happened… Jill thought to herself.
Chris adjusted in his seat, then opened his eyes hesitantly, he then looked at Jill with low-lidded eyes and a smile on his face.
"Evening" Jill greeted warmly
"Good Evening, Jill." Chris yawned
Jill smiled faintly then turned to look out the window again.
"Jill? What's wrong?" Chris asked
Jill snapped her head around and looked standoffish in her answer.
"Nothing's wrong…" Jill bit her lower lip.
"Your face tells me differently." Chris said raising an eyebrow.
"It's nothing…really." Jill said with a smile.
Chris looked at her skeptically, and was about to question her again until he was cut off by Rebecca.
"Guys, get your bags ready it's almost time to get off." Rebecca said gleefully.
Even through troubled times Rebecca always kept that happy gist that kept the atmosphere cheerful and content.
The train came to a complete halt once it had reached its destination, Everyone gathered their bags and what-not and exited.
It felt good to stretch their legs and to move about freely. Jill strayed away from the group for a minute to observe her surroundings. The sky was a rich cerulean and the candid light of the sun warmed her face. The trees were of pine and the scent reminded her of Christmas, but after all this…all of the deaths, and sacrifices she had seen before her eyes, had shattered her comforting thoughts as of lately.
The Colorado winds kicked up and blew Jill's short hair every which way, it was also chilly but considering the fact that it was November the winds had a right to be cold.
The sound of laughter and "I missed you's" came to Jill's ears, She turned to find Barry, his kids and Sherry. Little Sherry had seemed so small the last time Jill saw her she had grown up the past couple of months. Sherry ran up to Claire and gave her a hug they exchanged words and then laughter emerged from them.
Jill stood her ground, rubbing her arms as she shivered a bit. She had been wearing her outfit from the whole Raccoon Incident the blue tube top, black mini skirt and a navy blue wind-breaker with the STARS logo on it.
"Hey Jill, come on over." Barry's voice came from the other side of the station.
Jill smiled and walked over hesitantly to the others.
Barry greeted her with a smile then hugged her.
Good ole Barry had decided to stay behind, as much as he wanted to help us Chris persuaded him to stay and be with his family…why he actually listened is beyond me.
"How have you been?" Barry asked with a warm smile
Jill looked toward the ground, then looked back at Barry with a weak smile.
"I've been better." Jill chuckled softly
"Yeah, guess your right." Barry chuckled as well.
"So how about we celebrate!" Claire smiled to her hearts content
Everyone agreed and looked towards Jill and Barry.
"So how about it guys, I think we deserve it." Chris proclaimed with a smile.
"Yeah a victory party sounds great." Barry agreed
"How about you Jill?" Chris asked
"I…don't know, right now all I want is some rest." Jill said looking a bit pale.
"Jill?" Chris asked with concern
"Rest…that's all I need." Jill said a bit nervously
Chris and Barry exchanged glances, Chris took ahold of Jill's arm which was deathly cold.
"Jill you don't look so hot, Eh Barry where are we staying at?" Chris questioned
"At the Holiday Inn up the street go ahead and take my car, I'll take care of everyone else." Barry suggested
"Thanks, I'm gonna take Jill so she can rest." Chris said guiding Jill towards Barry's car.
"Alright, take care." Barry said heading to the group of youths.
***
The car ride seemed nerve wrecking for Jill, she felt lightheaded and dizzy feeling a headache coming on. Spots of light appeared in her vision, and she couldn't blink it away.
"C-Chris…" Jill moaned in pain
"We're here Jill, c'mon get up." Chris said helping Jill out of the car.
She seemed heavier than usual because of her present state, but it wasn't a problem for Chris as he helped Jill to the room Barry had reserved for them.
Once inside the room Chris helped Jill out of the light wind-breaker she was wearing. Jill slid into the bed and laid her head down.
"I don't deserve you sometimes." Jill smiled as best she could
"Hey, We're friends…Jill of course I would take care of you." Chris blushed and smiled somewhat.
Jill smiled without opening her eyes, then as her smile faded she went to sleep.
Chris looked at her admirably, it was really to bad Jill was sick but with some rest she would be good as new.
With that positive thought in mind Chris left Jill's room to let her sleep…
***
November 15th
*Night*
Jill awoke in a cold sweat, from the many nightmares she had been having coupled with the fact that she still felt sick. Jill wearily got up from the bed and stumbled around for a light, once she found a switch it filled the room with light enabling her to observe her surroundings.
Jill looked at the mantelshelf in front of her bed and saw that a note was taped to the mirror above it. Jill went to the shelf and took the note off the mirror and proceeded to read it.
Hey Jill, I went with Barry and the others
to get something to eat we should be back
in a couple of hours. There's some aspirin
in the bathroom's cabinet near the sink and
some refreshments in the fridge.
See Ya in a Few
~Chris
Jill looked at the clock which read 9:30 PM.
"Shessh, how long are they gonna be out I'm here alone sick." Jill commented to herself.
***
Jill went into the bathroom, on her right and looked in the medicine cabinet to find the aspirin.
She held the tiny bottle as she looked in the mirror, her reflection looked back at her with disappointment in its eyes.
You're pathetic Jill…
You're…no hero
You're worthless….a nothing a nobody!
Jill shook her head trying rid the voice out of her head.
You didn't destroy Umbrella…you were just a mere helpless being!
Admit it! Admit it! You're a fake!
"Shut up! Shut up! Shut-up! You don't know anything!!!!" Jill screamed in a maniacal frenzy and struck the mirror with her fist, leaving many cracks in the mirror from the middle.
Jill breathed wildly and held her bloody hand, falling to the ground she wept silently.
"...I'm here all alone…No one can save me now" Jill whispered to herself
End Of Chapter One
~Dang what's up with Jill? Well guess you'll have to keep reading to find out ^^
Peace to ya
~Angel
