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Chapter Five: Hide n' Seek

In Sanctuary

(Everyone wanted to help find Alyssa so they decided to split up with Ian on one team and Cassidy on the other, since they knew her better and might be able to help find her. Unfortunately their plans were dashed when the MX Jeep was found to be missing.)

"I guess that's how she left." Brennan says stating what everyone already knew. "Jess, can you trace it."

"Already on it." Jesse says busily typing on the computer. "Bingo!" Jesse shouts getting everyone attention. "The jeep is near a grouping of abandoned warehouses on the edge of town." A ripple of anticipation goes through the group. "But I doubt if she is still there, according to the jeep data it's been in the same spot for several hours."

"Then we better get out there soon, the longer we wait the colder our trail gets." Lexa says already walking to the helix. The rest of the group follows her and they are all off except for Ian who has decided to stay behind and help out via the computer.

(Once in the helix everyone sits in silence praying for the best, but thinking the worst.)

On The Edge Of Town

"Jesse, here's the jeep. Shalimar says while taking a look around. She leans down to look at something on the ground and her eyes go yellow-green, "Jesse! This is blood."

"It's not her blood though." Cassidy says speaking up.

"She's right." Shalimar says agreeing with Cassidy.

"Then whose blood is it?" Brennan asks.

"Probably from the people the dominion sent after her. She's pretty powerful." Then more darkly Lexa says, "Which means she probably has some pissed off people on her tail."

"We better split up, Bren, Cass and I will take the Jeep." Shalimar says getting into the Jeep.

(Shalimar, Brennan and Cassidy take off in the Jeep. Lexa and Jesse do some more searching until Ian com-links them with some info.)

"Lexa, Jesse? You guys there?" Ian asks speaking louder than necessary.

"Ya, we're here? You got anything for us?" Jesse asks hopefully.

"Yes and no." Ian says beginning. "I didn't find her, but we have evidence of where she may have been."

"Where?" Lexa asks impatiently when Ian pauses.

"I'm getting there," Ian, continues, "It's a diner on Wellington Street, apparently it just up and exploded about thirty minutes ago. Luckily no one was in it at the time. The thing is witnesses report seeing a bright blue light radiating from the building just before it exploded. And that's not all, the explosion wasn't normal either."

"How do you mean?" Jesse asks

"Well, no other buildings were affected. Not even the building directly next to the diner, but the shock wave from the blast could be felt as far as five miles away."

"That is weird. That is defiantly her." Lexa says puzzling over how Alyssa powers work."

"Thanks Ian. We're on our way there now." Jesse responds with a glint of hope in his eye.

At The Diner

"Whew, she really did a number on this place," Lexa says looking around, "but I defiantly think it was her." Jesse looks at her questioningly and Lexa goes on. "This building is no more than ten feet away and it isn't even scratched. How is that possible?"

Jesse appears deep in thought, " She could have contained the blast to within her energy field, but that might harm her…"

"…but if she hadn't, a lot more people might be dead. Look this building isn't just someone's home, it's also a daycare." Lexa pointed out."

"She may have control on her powers than she thinks." Jesse muses.

"What do you mean? She blew this place up!" Lexa looks at Jesse like her just grew a second head.

Patiently Jesse explains, "Yes, but she was able to contain the blast by her own will, possible harming herself instead of harming- possibly killing hundreds of other people!"

On the Edge of Town

(Shalimar, Brennan and Cassidy continue to look around for any trace of the dominion's assassins or Jesse's missing little sister.)

"Shalimar! Brennan! I found something!" Cassidy shouts in a distressed voice. Running over Shalimar and Brennan round a corner to get to Cassidy and stop short.

"What-" Brennan and Shalimar gasp, staring at two twisted bodies crushed under a pile of burnt trees.

"Ow- that has got to hurt! Looks like somebody got to close to the fireplace!" Brennan jokes and Shalimar stops him before he can go any further, "Brennan this is no time for jokes!" and she glares at him.

"What I don't get is how the fire started. It's winter, not exactly wildfire season." Brennan looks at the other two questioningly.

Shalimar walks over to where Cassidy is standing and puts a protective arm around her shoulder. "Good news is at least we know two of the dominion's assassins are not a threat anymore. Bad news is that they always travel in groups of four-"

"- More like packs." Brennan interjects provoking a stern look from Shalimar and a smirk from Cassidy.

"Anyways," Shalimar goes on, "At least we know she can protect herself. We also know the assassins will be twice as cautious."

"That's Bad?" Cassidy asks.

"That's really bad." Brennan responds then shivering, "Let's get out of here, this place gives me the creeps."

Sanctuary

"Bingo!" Ian shouts to himself. "Allie, I am soooo on to you. You can run, but you can't hide. I am a genius! I am a genius! I am a genius!"

"You're what?" Brennan asks as he comes up behind Ian.

Startled Ian gasps and looks pale. "I-I-I found her." Stuttering Ian starts to explain how he found Alyssa by downloading pictures from cameras around the city and explains some other complicated process, but Brennan stops him and calls Shalimar and Cassidy. They have a conference and call Lexa and Jesse.

(Ten minutes later: It took so long to get all the information from Ian because he was stuttering so much.)

Talking into her com-link, Shalimar gets Jesse and Lexa's attention. "Jesse, Lexa. We know where Alyssa is." Shalimar pauses and Lexa speaks up."

"Shal…what's wrong." Lexa asks picking up on Shalimar's tense tone.

"She's hurt…bad. But-" Shalimar rushes on. "Ian found her using cameras from around the city. We have to get to her quickly, before the assassins do."

Impatiently Jesse asks, "Well, where is she. We need to get there now." Jesse grips the handles of this seat and stares at nothing. Lexa places a hand on his shoulder. They receive the information and rush off. Shalimar, Brennan, Cassidy prepare for Alyssa's arrival.

A Junkyard

(Jesse and Lexa got to the junkyard in record time. It was a good thing the Helix was equipped with seatbelts.)

"Jesse. Jesse. Jesse! Would you please slowdown?" An exasperated Lexa screeched as the Helix touches down. "I think even I feel a little sick with your flying. I know you are worried for your sister but this is ridiculous. Are we going to kill ourselves before we even have a chance to find her?!" Lexa steps in front of Jesse and puts her hands on his chest to stop him. Calmer now, "We will find her. We just can't kill ourselves in the process, okay?"

"I know Lex, I'm just really worried about her. I just found out I had a sister and now…" Jesse voice trailed off. "Lex. Lexa, what's wrong?" Jesse asks seeing Lexa's hardened expression.

"Blood."

"What?"

"Blood. There." Lexa points to a handprint of blood on an old car. A torn piece of cloth catches Jesse's attention.

"That's hers! That's Alyssa! She's close and she's hurt." Jesse rushes off.

"Damn!" Lexa mutters darkly. "Jesse!" She hisses, running up to Jesse she grabs him. "Stop! Jesse think. If the assassins are near, you will lead them right to her."

Lexa and Jesse creep to the door of the junkyard building. Another handprint lies on the handle of the door.

"I'll go in…Lexa you stay out here."

"Jesse, we shouldn't split-"

"Lexa, if she really heard your call with the dominion than she won't trust you. I'll go in and try to tell her the truth. That we won't hurt her." Without giving Lexa a chance to respond, Jesse slipped into the building.

"Great. Just great!" Lexa whispered to herself sarcastically.