Adam was waiting at the front door for the two oldest members of Mutant x. As soon as they were in front of him, he gave them an encouraging smile and told them what they were looking for.

"We're gonna be searching for any remote area, where its separate from every thing else. When we find an area, we'll have to keep our eyes open for any places that animals may live".

Shal smiled, "well there is plenty of tree's that birds can live in. What kind of home are we looking for? how big is it? And what kind of animal".

Adam sighed, "I don't really know what type of animal. It must be big, bigger than a wolf or a warthog. It most likely wont be the size of a bear but keep your eyes open for any caves. Large open area's I believe will fit this kind of animals liking".

A dull feeling of dread started to creep into Brennan's stomach; making his nerves start to sizzle. He couldn't remember what he'd seen in his dream, but Adam was describing its size pretty well. He didn't know if the creature was what Adam was talking about... but if it was... Brennan didn't want to have an encounter with it.

Before he could change his mind and make up an excuse to Adam, Shalimar seized his arm and started to pull him out side.
Jesse and Emma were sitting talking on the swing chair on the front porch. Their talking came to a Holt when Brennan and Shalimar both stepped out. Emma gave a low gasp before pretending to meditate. Jesse knew Emma would leave him to deal with the trouble, and he quickly gave the two other members of mutant x a wave and a smile, trying to show he didn't want a beating, when he didn't deserve one.

Shalimar's eyebrow rose in question to him, and her mouth slowly started to open, before Adam stepped out onto the porch. With one wave to go on from Adam, Shalimar's mouth clamped shut and she started to lead Brennan and Adam into the woods.

Jesse turned back around to Emma, "thanks Em, do you want me to end up in the lab 24/7". But he stopped talking when he saw the worried look on Emma's face. Her eyes were opened again, but it seemed she was staring off into some thing, like she was trying to work some thing out.

"Em... are you ok".

She gave him a worried look and then shook her head, "I don't know... I was meditating and suddenly, I got a hit of emotions of one off the others. I weren't trying to read any of them, but the emotion was strong that I picked up on it".

Jesse chanced a glance at the retreating members of Mutant X and then turned back to Emma. "Which one was it?"

Emma was not hiding her direct look towards the group of people. "... It was Brennan. He's weary of some thing... but there was fear hidden inside it. I don't know how to explain". After a few seconds, Jesse decided not to turn the situation into a joke. Emma certainly wouldn't find it funny and that would just make him look like an idiot. It wasn't like Brennan to be afraid of any thing... other than Shal.

"Maybe we should ask him what's up".

Emma gave a small shrug, "... I don't know. It's gone now, he's ok now... but it was a brief flash. It was faint, but at the same time, strong". Jesse nodded, "well, if it's gone now, lets go have some fun and forget about it, for now."

Emma gave him a smirk, "well what do you have in mind". Jesse felt heat flash into his face and quickly pushed it away, hoping Emma hadn't sensed it. 'I doubt it'.

"The pool's free... wanna try it out". Emma was biting her lower lip, and quickly jumped up, "ok. But just as long as you don't hurt you're self trying to show off". Jesse stood up with her, "Show off. Em, I don't need to show off".

As the three members of Mutant x ventured more further into the Woods. Shalimar was leading them, while also keeping her eyes open for any clue of what Adam was looking for.

Brennan strayed at Adam's side, not really wanting to be there at that moment. He was afraid, that was true, but another thought had drifted into his mind, while they walked.

'I may be afraid and yet I have the electricity on my side. What if some thing happened to Shal, and she couldn't defend Adam if some thing came. No, I need to stay, and most of all face what ever needs to be faced'.

Adam was watching Brennan, watching his facial expression change constantly as he battle inside his own head. Adam sighed and shook his head. Brennan blamed him self for every thing that happened to the team. But what Adam didn't like was when his own mind spoke back to him, ' just like a certain some one'.

Adam quickly thought it best if he used his eyes more, and take his mind off the events happening to the team.

They continued to walk in silence for the next hour, before tiredness pulled at their legs, slowing them down more than was needed. After Shalimar noticed the men dragging behind, she stopped and said they needed to rest. Brennan was about to protest, but one sharp look off her and his tongue was silenced.

As she sat down, she felt the hairs on her neck, prickle and her eyes flashed feral, searching the area around them.

Brennan lay back against a tree as he allowed his aching legs to relax. He was too stubborn to have asked Shal to slow down, let alone stop. But he still wasn't happy about being out there.

As soon as his thoughts started to lead back to the dream, his back suddenly stiffened and he could feel some thing, lurking, slowly trailing about somewhere near by. He look directly over to Shal, and when he did, his fears were confirmed when golden eyes flared.

His mind started to panic and he almost felt the need to smack him self across his face.

' Its real... Its coming, it can sense us, smell us! We need to get away from it... Adam may make it back if Shal and me hold it'. His thoughts crashed into each other and made asunder when Adam gave his shoulder a slight shove. His expression was of worry for him, and Brennan tried to suddenly hide his fearful eyes from their leader.

"Are you ok Brennan?"

Shal suddenly looked over towards him, and he felt the need to look away from those golden eyes... those predators' eyes.

He shrugged off the calming hand and looked away, "Ye, I'm fine". Silence stretched out between them, and Brennan wished for some noise to take his mind off the crackling in the woods around them.

Finally Shalimar rose, with a wondering smirk on her face. "Hey Adam, me and Bren found some thing when we were out here yesterday".

Brennan's headshot round to her in disbelief, she wasn't going to take them there... was she. The look in her eyes said she would, "Shal, I don't think that would be what Adam was looking for".

Adam was glancing between them, "Well its at least worth a look. Where about was it Shal. Do you remember where it was?"

Shalimar nodded and started into a pacific direction. Brennan gritted his teeth to suppress the curse that flooded into his mouth.

Adam waved him to follow, and with a reluctant sigh, Brennan dragged him self-back to his feet. He gave the woods around a quick glance, and a weary look before following after the two.

I know this one was short, but please reply.

Thx 4 reading.

Tunder28