Disclaimer: see Chpt. 1
A/N: I know it took forever, but it was worth it, cos I did well in my
exams! Yay! *Does happy dance*
Anyway, back to our scheduled programming. Chapter 14 is here! I'll have
more up soon... Just sorting out the ending in my head (A big thanks to
Elinor, Alison, Rochelle, Emma... All of my gals for listening to my
incessant rambling about this story, and for making really good suggestions
:))
Seattle 2021 Original Cindy's apartment 12:45 PM
RING RING RING
"Boo, who's callin ya?" I laugh to myself as I pick up my phone and realise who's calling.
"It's Logan" I call back to Cindy. I'm sitting in my half-packed bedroom, waiting for Cindy to make us some coffee. We've been packing up my room for a couple of hours, but it's taking longer than it probably should, maybe because of the big D&M we seem to be having.
I pick up my phone and press the 'pick-up' button.
"Hello?"
"Hey Max, it's me."
"Hey Logan." I frown - he sounds worried. "What's wrong?"
My concern only deepens as Logan explains the situation with Six's brother.
"And she's not answering her phone?" I ask.
"No." Logan sighs. "So I was wondering"
I cut him off. "If I could go over and check on her? Sure, OK, but who's gonna bring my stuff back to your place?"
"Well, get packed and I'll be round in about an hour, and you can go check on Six then, k?"
"OK." I smile. "I'll see you in about an hour then?"
"Yep, sure will."
"Bye Logan."
"Bye Max."
Seattle, 2021 Six's house 1:30 PM
Sometimes it seems strange to me the way men work. I mean, take Logan for example. All about Max, which is fine with me - after all, they are my parents, but how do you find a guy like that? I mean, every guy I've ever known is only interested in one or two things. Like sex, beer, sports, sex. I don't know, sometimes it just gets to me, you know?
I guess noone really wants to be alone, and I suppose, essentially speaking, I am alone. I look down at Elliot and smile. At least I have him now. For awhile anyway.
I sigh, and begin to stand up. I put Elliot in my bed, so I'm just gonna go have a shower and get into bed with him. After all, it's not like he's gonna try anything - he's my brother!
I sigh gratefully as I let the hot water slide over my body. It really feels so relaxing after the long couple of days I've had. No, scratch that, the long couple of weeks I've had. I know there's something wrong with me, but I guess I'm too afraid to find out what it is. I sigh as I get out of the shower and head towards my room. I might ask Logan tomorrow if he knows a doctor that it's safe for me to go and see.
Seattle 2021 2:00 PM Outside Six's apartment.
I smile to myself as I approach the door to Six's apartment. I have actually never been here, and I'm really curious to see what her place is like. As I get closer, I realise that there's no sound coming from inside. Like, none at all. Either Six isn't here, (Which would explain why she's not answering her phone), or she's asleep or something. You'd think, though, that a Manticore creation would answer her damn phone - asleep or not.
I'm wondering to myself if I should just pick her lock. After all, if she's not here or sleeping, she's not going to answer the door anyway. I grin to myself and set about picking her lock.
As soon as I'm inside, I start looking for Six. The apartment is nicely furnished in mostly pastel colours, and there are posters on the walls - mostly of pre-pulse artists. The lounge room really seems to reflect Six's personality (Or what I know of it anyway.). It's very quiet, unobtrusive. Yet, there's something about the colours, the furniture that tells you that there's more than meets the eye.
I continue to wander through the apartment until I reach what looks like the main bedroom, and remember the reason that I'm actually here. I quietly open the door and peer inside.
Six is sleeping in a double bed with a guy. Maybe I shouldn't be seeing this. Although, maybe it's that brother of hers that Logan was talking about. I guess it must be. After all, she is a bit young to be sleeping with guys. Whoa! Where did that come from Maxie? Weird.
I shrug to myself and decide to leave Six a note. Then I guess I'll head back to Logan's place. I mean, OUR place. Wow, it's such a rush to be able to say that!
LA 2021 Yum Tree Motel 4:55 PM
I think I finally may have found what I'm looking for. It is just my luck that as soon as I find 452 and the Empath, the council decides to cut me off. They'll take me back though, just as soon as I bring them their most wanted.
Seattle 2021 The Crash 8:14 PM
I sigh slightly in relief as we enter Crash. I was really worried about Six today, and it's just good to see her in person. I look around for any sign of Elliot, and I see him standing against the wall next to the stage, talking to Six. I move to go and talk to them, but Six moves towards the stage, and I can tell that the band is about to start playing. I smile when I see Six scan the room quickly, and apparently make up her mind about which song to play. She turns around and says something to the band, and they start to play.
I turned around And there you were Standing in front of me I can't ignore the fact That you were back for more
It's kinda funny when you think about it It's kinda hard to agree to disagree And now we're back to the start And I'm falling apart I keep wanting you baby
So take me away Cos I don't wanna be found I should learn to speak up When enough is enough And I'm wanting out
I saw you smiling in that photograph And I remember how you used to laugh But that was that Forgive and forget Is just easiest
So take me away Cos I don't wanna be found I should learn to speak up When enough is enough And I'm wanting out
And I'm wanting out
Da da da da da da da da da da da da
I don't think that I can get through this And I never knew that before You make up your mind and suddenly find You're wanting more
So take me away Cos I don't wanna be found I should learn to speak up When enough is enough And I'm wanting out
And I'm wanting out So take me away Cos I don't wanna be found I should learn to speak up When enough is enough And I'm wanting out And I'm wanting out And I'm wanting out And I'm wanting out And I'm wanting out And I'm wanting out
The audience sits in awed silence for a few seconds, and then we all break into applause. I can't help wondering who in the audience that song was for. I look up and catch Six's eye, giving her a questioning look. She just shrugs and looks away. I can tell that Max saw this little exchange, as she looks worried.
"There's something wrong." She comments quietly.
"I know." I turn to look at her. "Don't stress Max. Six will tell us if it's important."
Max lets out a sigh. "I know." She smiles. "We're here to have fun right?"
I nod, smiling at her enthusiasm.
"Then let's go!" Max exclaims, pulling me toward the pool tables.
Seattle 2021 The Crash 11:04 PM
I can't believe I found Six. I'm so happy. I thought that she might not want to see me, that she might be trying to get away from her horrible past. But, she surprised me, yet again. As soon as I woke up in her bed this afternoon, she started telling me about herself, and asking about me. It was amazing.
Of my entire 'unit' at Manticore, I guess I was closest to Six. Although she didn't need it by any stretch of the imagination, I had this need to protect her. Six is the kind of person that you just can't help loving.
I've worried so much about her since she escaped from Manticore. I knew that she'd be all right, but I missed her so much. I was happy for her though. Being in Manticore seriously affected her. The emotions, the feelings were all so sterile, so harsh. Despite this, she grew to be such a wonderful person, and of all of us, she deserved to escape the most. Still, I missed her. But it's all good now. We're back together, and that's all that matters.
Seattle 2021 Original Cindy's apartment 12:45 PM
RING RING RING
"Boo, who's callin ya?" I laugh to myself as I pick up my phone and realise who's calling.
"It's Logan" I call back to Cindy. I'm sitting in my half-packed bedroom, waiting for Cindy to make us some coffee. We've been packing up my room for a couple of hours, but it's taking longer than it probably should, maybe because of the big D&M we seem to be having.
I pick up my phone and press the 'pick-up' button.
"Hello?"
"Hey Max, it's me."
"Hey Logan." I frown - he sounds worried. "What's wrong?"
My concern only deepens as Logan explains the situation with Six's brother.
"And she's not answering her phone?" I ask.
"No." Logan sighs. "So I was wondering"
I cut him off. "If I could go over and check on her? Sure, OK, but who's gonna bring my stuff back to your place?"
"Well, get packed and I'll be round in about an hour, and you can go check on Six then, k?"
"OK." I smile. "I'll see you in about an hour then?"
"Yep, sure will."
"Bye Logan."
"Bye Max."
Seattle, 2021 Six's house 1:30 PM
Sometimes it seems strange to me the way men work. I mean, take Logan for example. All about Max, which is fine with me - after all, they are my parents, but how do you find a guy like that? I mean, every guy I've ever known is only interested in one or two things. Like sex, beer, sports, sex. I don't know, sometimes it just gets to me, you know?
I guess noone really wants to be alone, and I suppose, essentially speaking, I am alone. I look down at Elliot and smile. At least I have him now. For awhile anyway.
I sigh, and begin to stand up. I put Elliot in my bed, so I'm just gonna go have a shower and get into bed with him. After all, it's not like he's gonna try anything - he's my brother!
I sigh gratefully as I let the hot water slide over my body. It really feels so relaxing after the long couple of days I've had. No, scratch that, the long couple of weeks I've had. I know there's something wrong with me, but I guess I'm too afraid to find out what it is. I sigh as I get out of the shower and head towards my room. I might ask Logan tomorrow if he knows a doctor that it's safe for me to go and see.
Seattle 2021 2:00 PM Outside Six's apartment.
I smile to myself as I approach the door to Six's apartment. I have actually never been here, and I'm really curious to see what her place is like. As I get closer, I realise that there's no sound coming from inside. Like, none at all. Either Six isn't here, (Which would explain why she's not answering her phone), or she's asleep or something. You'd think, though, that a Manticore creation would answer her damn phone - asleep or not.
I'm wondering to myself if I should just pick her lock. After all, if she's not here or sleeping, she's not going to answer the door anyway. I grin to myself and set about picking her lock.
As soon as I'm inside, I start looking for Six. The apartment is nicely furnished in mostly pastel colours, and there are posters on the walls - mostly of pre-pulse artists. The lounge room really seems to reflect Six's personality (Or what I know of it anyway.). It's very quiet, unobtrusive. Yet, there's something about the colours, the furniture that tells you that there's more than meets the eye.
I continue to wander through the apartment until I reach what looks like the main bedroom, and remember the reason that I'm actually here. I quietly open the door and peer inside.
Six is sleeping in a double bed with a guy. Maybe I shouldn't be seeing this. Although, maybe it's that brother of hers that Logan was talking about. I guess it must be. After all, she is a bit young to be sleeping with guys. Whoa! Where did that come from Maxie? Weird.
I shrug to myself and decide to leave Six a note. Then I guess I'll head back to Logan's place. I mean, OUR place. Wow, it's such a rush to be able to say that!
LA 2021 Yum Tree Motel 4:55 PM
I think I finally may have found what I'm looking for. It is just my luck that as soon as I find 452 and the Empath, the council decides to cut me off. They'll take me back though, just as soon as I bring them their most wanted.
Seattle 2021 The Crash 8:14 PM
I sigh slightly in relief as we enter Crash. I was really worried about Six today, and it's just good to see her in person. I look around for any sign of Elliot, and I see him standing against the wall next to the stage, talking to Six. I move to go and talk to them, but Six moves towards the stage, and I can tell that the band is about to start playing. I smile when I see Six scan the room quickly, and apparently make up her mind about which song to play. She turns around and says something to the band, and they start to play.
I turned around And there you were Standing in front of me I can't ignore the fact That you were back for more
It's kinda funny when you think about it It's kinda hard to agree to disagree And now we're back to the start And I'm falling apart I keep wanting you baby
So take me away Cos I don't wanna be found I should learn to speak up When enough is enough And I'm wanting out
I saw you smiling in that photograph And I remember how you used to laugh But that was that Forgive and forget Is just easiest
So take me away Cos I don't wanna be found I should learn to speak up When enough is enough And I'm wanting out
And I'm wanting out
Da da da da da da da da da da da da
I don't think that I can get through this And I never knew that before You make up your mind and suddenly find You're wanting more
So take me away Cos I don't wanna be found I should learn to speak up When enough is enough And I'm wanting out
And I'm wanting out So take me away Cos I don't wanna be found I should learn to speak up When enough is enough And I'm wanting out And I'm wanting out And I'm wanting out And I'm wanting out And I'm wanting out And I'm wanting out
The audience sits in awed silence for a few seconds, and then we all break into applause. I can't help wondering who in the audience that song was for. I look up and catch Six's eye, giving her a questioning look. She just shrugs and looks away. I can tell that Max saw this little exchange, as she looks worried.
"There's something wrong." She comments quietly.
"I know." I turn to look at her. "Don't stress Max. Six will tell us if it's important."
Max lets out a sigh. "I know." She smiles. "We're here to have fun right?"
I nod, smiling at her enthusiasm.
"Then let's go!" Max exclaims, pulling me toward the pool tables.
Seattle 2021 The Crash 11:04 PM
I can't believe I found Six. I'm so happy. I thought that she might not want to see me, that she might be trying to get away from her horrible past. But, she surprised me, yet again. As soon as I woke up in her bed this afternoon, she started telling me about herself, and asking about me. It was amazing.
Of my entire 'unit' at Manticore, I guess I was closest to Six. Although she didn't need it by any stretch of the imagination, I had this need to protect her. Six is the kind of person that you just can't help loving.
I've worried so much about her since she escaped from Manticore. I knew that she'd be all right, but I missed her so much. I was happy for her though. Being in Manticore seriously affected her. The emotions, the feelings were all so sterile, so harsh. Despite this, she grew to be such a wonderful person, and of all of us, she deserved to escape the most. Still, I missed her. But it's all good now. We're back together, and that's all that matters.