Thanks for the reviews. I had an idea on how to continue it, so I decided to make it a series. It's a WIP, so I'll post as I get chapters done.
Dark Places
Chapter 2
The moment that Blake got the call from Cam, he knew something was wrong. But from the sound of Cam's voice, it wasn't a "Hunter's being attacked and needs backup" type of something wrong. It almost sounded like "Hunter's thinking too much again" kind of something wrong.
"On my way," Blake answered, looking across the diner table to Tori.
"Don't even apologize. I haven't heard Cam sound like… that in a long time. I'll see you tomorrow," she said, only concern in her eyes.
"Here," Blake said, taking out his wallet from his back pocket and dropping some money on the table. "It's the least I can do."
"I…" she began, but got cut off when Blake rushed out the door.
The second he knew there was no one around, Blake went directly to Ninja Ops the fastest way he knew. In the main room, he found Cam in front of the computer with his father next to the keyboard.
"Where's Hunter?" Blake asked.
"You're room," Cam answered, turning to face the younger Bradley brother.
"How bad is he?"
"Bad. But it might get worse."
"How?"
"I'm not sure how natural his condition is. I think one of Lothor's goons may have done something to him. I'll let you know when I find something out either way. But right now, Hunter needs you."
Blake ran towards his room, stopping before he threw the door open. Taking a deep breath, he slowly opened the door. He found his brother laying on his back, facing the ceiling. But because it was dark, he couldn't see if Hunter was sleeping or not.
"Hey bro, I'm up," Hunter said, turning to face the door.
"How are you feeling?" Blake asked, coming in and shutting the door.
"Cam told you."
"Yeah. Listen, what's up?"
"I just can't stop thinking about all of the evil things I've done."
"We've done."
"I've done a bit more, little bro."
"That wasn't you. You got saved me from getting zapped again, and then there was the steam. It wasn't you. I know that, so why don't you?"
"Because I'm older, I know better!"
"So do I!"
"What would mom and dad say if they saw what I did?"
"They would say the same things I'm telling you," Blake answered, sitting on Hunter's bed, his hands on his brother's shoulders. "It wasn't your fault."
"I'm not so sure, Blake."
Blake leaned down and embraced his brother. "What am I going to do with you?"
"Leave me alone?"
"Not in this lifetime, bro. Not in any lifetime."
Blake ran his fingers through his brother's dirty blond hair until Hunter fell asleep. Blake didn't move, he just watched his brother until a soft knock on the door disturbed him. He heard the door slowly creek open, and Blake turned to see Cam in the doorway.
"He's asleep?" Cam asked.
"Yeah, a few minutes ago."
"We have a problem."
"What's that?"
"Hunter may never wake up."
