A/N: In case you haven't figured it out...there are some italics...which is really thoughts...
Peter's smile quickly dissolved into a frown the instant the doors slid shut behind him. "Colin!"
A young man with fire red hair and silver eyes stepped nervously into the corridor, "Sir?"
"I want you to keep an eye on your sister and those three in there. It was bad enough that James erred with the notes, but I will not let anything else ruin their return, do you understand me?" Peter's eyes had grown dark with fury during his tirade.
Colin nodded, "I understand sir."
"Good. And don't screw this up boy. I hated to lose James. But he was just another copier with no imagination. You have been like a son to me." A sigh escaped the man's lips as he regained his composure. "Call me in fifty minutes. I have things to take care of."
"Yes, sir." Colin waited for Peter to leave before he turned to glance at the door leading to the room with the newest arrivals. And, like he did every time that more of their kind were brought back, he wondered if they would ever be leaving again. His sister had gotten lucky. Her powers had always been more advanced than most, especially for her age, and had been what had saved her before.
With the thoughts of his twin came both a twinge of jealousy for the life that she had been able to live and a bit of guilt that she had once again been found and made to return.
Jealousy and guilt are not a good mixture, brother.
Colin jumped at the voice that had suddenly appeared in his mind. Wry laughter sounded in his ears and he continued through the corridors, You're one to talk. And how long have you been in my head this time?
Don't worry. I only came in when I felt the green-eyed monster. And on that note, if anyone should feel guilt, it should be me. I should have taken you back with me. You didn't deserve to get left here. Her voice sounded pained.
He stepped outside and walked towards the beach where he knew she would be, Don't blame yourself, Ace. It was Da who brought us here and Da who teamed up with Peter. If anyone is to blame, it's him, he thought bitterly.
Lyn suddenly appeared from behind a large rock, her long hair blowing slightly in the wind. "Colin, he didn't expect it to turn into this. You know that. I know that. And Mother knew that. By the time he knew…it was too late."
Colin frowned. He hated arguing with his sister, but she wouldn't back down on this issue. "He knew. And it's because of him that Mother is gone and that the rest of us are being pulled away from our lives. Peter won't allow you to leave again."
"He may not have a choice. I am going back to Earth, even if it's the last thing that I do. The question is…what will you do?"
"You know that I'll help you if I can. You're all I have left." Colin stared out at the sea for a few moments before turning back to Lyn, "I want to go too. There is nothing here for me, Ace. Not if you leave."
Lyn smiled softly and wrapped her arms around him, "I wouldn't have it any other way. But until then, you have work to do and I have to get ready for the 'meeting.' I just hope that Max, Michael, and Isabel can control themselves until I can talk to them in private."