Here's a nice long chapter considering the last one was short. Sorry about me taking so long to update. (Damn writer's block!) Don't forget to review when your done reading. If you have any suggestions then let me know. Anyway, I hope you enjoy it!
Chapter 4- The Secret Is Out
Brennan loved dancing with Shalimar. She looks beautiful tonight, he thought as he gazed at her. Brennan always enjoyed spending time with her. But, tonight was even more special.
Shalimar was enjoying herself also. She was glad she had convinced Brennan to come with her to Dawn. It gave them a chance to be together without the other members of Mutant X.
"I'm going to get another drink," said Brennan. "Do you want you something?"
"Yeah, but I'll just go with you."
Brennan took hold of Shalimar's hand as they both moved through the crowd to walk over to the bar. Brennan could see dancing closely with his "mystery girl". As he and Shalimar got closer he surprised at who he saw. He saw his sister in his best friend's arms kissing. When they stopped kissing, Brennan went up closer to them and punched Jesse in the face. Jesse fell backwards.
"Brennan!" Aurora exclaimed; surprised to see her brother. She rushed to Jesse's side. Jesse held one hand over his left eye. "What are you doing here?"
"I could ask you the same question," said Brennan. Brennan looked at Jesse. "You're dating my sister?! You son of a-"
"Brennan, we were going to tell you," said Jesse.
"When?"
"Tomorrow."
"I can't believe this! I can't believe you hit on my sister!"
"I can't believe you hit Jesse!" Aurora added angrily.
Shalimar stood at Brennan's side. "You need to calm down Brennan," she said.
"What is going on over here?" Emma asked as she, Gabriel, Carla, and Luke joined the group.
"The secret's out," said Aurora.
"You knew about this?" Brennan asked Emma and she nodded. "Who else knew?" Shalimar raised her hand and so did Gabriel.
"Brennan, I'm sorry we lied to you," said Jesse. "Let me explain."
"There's nothing to explain."
"This is not the place to discuss this," Luke jumped in, trying to make sure a fight didn't break out.
"Come with me Brennan," said Emma as she pushed him in front of her and headed towards the right side of the bar. They both sat down next to each other. "The first thing you need to do is calm down. I can sense how upset you are but as Luke said, this is not the place to discuss this."
"Who's Luke?!"
"Aurora's ex-boyfriend."
"Great! Is there anything else I should know about?"
"No."
"Where's Shal?"
"Getting a drink before we all leave. Together, without fighting."
"I get the hint."
"Let's wait until we get back to Sanctuary before all hell breaks loose."
"Fine."
Shalimar sat down by herself at the bar. This night definitely wasn't what I expected, she thought. She had hoped to spend some more quality time with Brennan. How was I supposed to know Aurora and Jesse would be here? Shalimar let out a huge sigh.
"Looks like you could use a drink," said a young male bartender with blonde hair.
"That'd be great."
He made her a drink and placed it on the bar. Shalimar started to take her money out. "it's on the house," he said.
"Thanks." Shalimar smiled at him and put her money away. She started to drink her drink. When she finished it, Shalimar felt light-headed. She stood up and headed for the door.
As she passed Brennan he asked," Where are you going?"
She turned and replied." I just need some air. I'll be outside. Let me know when we're leaving." Brennan nodded as she continued toward the door and stepped outside.
A cool breeze blew past her. It felt nice across her face. Her vision grew foggy and blurry. She blinked and squinted her eyes. She couldn't see the three men that were approaching her, but she could here them. One tried to grab her and she elbowed him in the stomach. Another one cam from behind and tried to grab her arms but only managed to pull off her jacket. Shalimar was getting dizzy. The third man hit her over the head knocking her unconscious. A helicopter lowered and the men dragged her in it and flew away.
"Are you okay?" Aurora asked Jesse as they sat at the opposite side of the bar as Brennan and Emma. Aurora just knew Brennan was watching them.
"I'm fine," said Jesse.
A woman bartender cam over and placed a glass with ice in front of Jesse. "I saw what happened. I think this'll help."
"Thanks." Jesse held the glass to his eye.
Luke walked over to them. "What was that about, if you don't mind me asking?"
"My brother just found out that I'm dating Jesse who is his best friend. He's obviously not thrilled about it."
"That's putting it mildly." Luke turned to Jesse. "You okay man?"
"I'm fine really," he answered as he placed the glass on the bar. "Brennan's really angry."
"Yeah, he is," said Aurora. "There's nothing we can do about it now."
"We better go then." They all stood up.
"Yeah. I'll see ya Luke."
"It was seeing you again," said Luke as he gave her a hug. Jesse just stared until they let go and he and Aurora walked over to Brennan and Emma.
"I think we should head back to Sanctuary," said Emma. "This needs to be straightened out."
Suddenly Emma and Aurora straightened up. "What's up?" asked Brennan.
"Something's going on outside I can sense it."
"And from what I'm getting it ain't good," said Aurora. "We gotta get out there now!"
"What did you here?" Jesse asked.
"I heard someone thinking 'Yes we've got the feral!' Where's Shal?"
"Outside!" said Brennan as he ran out of the club with the other's not far behind.
They all burst through the front doors of the club and saw a helicopter flying away. Emma bent down and picked up a black leather jacket. "This is Shalimar's."
"They took Shalimar!" said Brennan.
"Whoever 'They' are," Aurora commented.
"We gotta get back to Sanctuary and tell Adam." He headed towards his car.
"I'll go with Jesse in his car since we have two vehicles here," said Aurora.
Brennan was about to object when Emma pushed him into the driver's seat and walked over to the passenger's side. Both cars drove towards Sanctuary hoping that Adam would know what to do.