Author's Note/Disclaimer: I don't own WA 3, it belongs to Media Vision/Sony/not me.

Heh. I really need to stop being so inspired all the time. I promise I'll try to get my other fics done, too. ^_^ But anyway, here's my newest piece. Hope you enjoy.

Expecting The Worst

Started Oct. 9th, 2003

Written By Skylark Starflower

Prologue

Virginia watched Catherine sweep past her, humming a jaunty little tune as she headed to the kitchen. The young drifter inclined her head, smiling.

"She sure seems happy about something today, Clive. Any idea what that may be?"

The sniper shook his head. "I have no idea."

Gallows grinned and nudged Clive in the side. "I bet I know what it is," he chuckled. Clive merely scratched the back of his neck, his eyes closed and a slightly embarrassed grin on his face.

Jet rolled his eyes. "Is that all you ever think about, Gallows?"

Gallows glared doom at Jet. "No," he snapped, "sometimes I think of pummeling a certain sulky punk!"

"Children!"

The two boys winced at the sound of Virginia's voice and stopped arguing. Before Virginia could continue, however, Catherine poked her head into the room.

"Virginia, could you give me a hand in here, please?"

The female Drifter nodded and followed Catherine into the kitchen. Once inside, Mrs. Winslett turned to Kaitlyn, who was wiping off the table.

"Dear, could you go bother your father for a while? Virginia and I need to talk."

Kaitlyn nodded and left the room as Catherine motioned for Virginia to take a seat, then sat down as well.

"You're probably wondering why I'm so happy, right?"

"Yeah. I don't think I've seen you this cheerful since the charges against us were dropped."

Catherine smiled. "I'll tell you, but please, promise not to tell Clive?"

Virginia nodded. "So, what's the big secret already?"

Catherine leaned over and whispered something in Virginia's ear.

* * *

The three male drifters jumped, startled, as Virginia's cry of surprise echoed around the house. Gallows gave Clive a strange look.

"What did she tell her?"

Clive shrugged. "As I said before, I have no idea."