Control 17

Suspicion

The shadows and patting of feet on the cave floor brought three men into the room. All looked similar, some how, but to the naked eye, they looked nothing alike.

When Adam looked at them, he saw three different guys, different in every way excepting muscle build. They were all at a different height. The one in the middle stepped forwards, after seeing what lay before him.

He crossed over to Chris with a glance towards Brennan and Shal. With a wave off Chris he went to tend Nick, who was grumbling as he woke. Nick seemed the tallest out of them all, as he warily climbed back to his feet; still unsure they worked properly yet.

When he realised who was helping him, his back straightened in manly pride and he tried not to limp when he joined the group near the door.

Shalimar rolled her head on Brennan's chest, to take in the new comers who may just be threats. Her eyes narrowed and a growl rippled in her throat. With a flash of her eyes, her body became tense in Brennan's hold.

Brennan looked down at her in confusion, pretty sure a few moments ago that she was too tired to fight any more. Apparently, he was wrong, again. She was too unpredictable, and yet that was one of her lovable factors.

His eyes took in the men at the door, already feeling his defences go up, and his hold on Shal tightened. He didn't know what had just sent Shalimar into a territorial state, but he wasn't about to let any thing else kick off. Adam wouldn't be able to handle them, but if he was able to help should anything kick off, would make him feel better than knowing he was running head first into a pack of lions.

His mind praised him on the right word. A pack of lions, definitely the right term. They all had an edge to them, giving a vibe of danger about them.

Chris tuck no notice to the warning Shalimar had sent at the group and walked to Adam, helping him up.
"I apologies for what just happened. Will you and your team follow me? We will be heading to my house after all". He turned to the smallest of the group, just Adam's height, but yet even he had some thing hidden about him that sent alarms off even in Adam's head.

With no words passed, the smaller man walked out, and the only evidence he hadn't just vanished into thin air, were quiet tapping of feet on the cave floor.

Shalimar watched the remaining ground with even more intensity. Her golden eyes never blinked, but shrunk into a glare as another growl was thrown the men's way. They all turned at once and looked directly at her. All eyes seemed to search for a threat, and all but Nick misjudged her greatly by turning their attention back to Chris.

Brennan saw the look, and felt his stomach hit cold ice. They had no idea what Shalimar had just done to Nick. The look Nick gave her was respect, although none of the others were willing to give the same. Brennan turned back to Adam to check on him, but already Chris was trying to lure him out the room, already leading him to the cave entrance.

Shalimar emitted a heavy growl before bouncing easily to her feet, and walking confidently towards the new group.

Adam saw her move and tried to ignore the ice that was trying to shatter his stomach.

' God no Shalimar!'

He pulled his hand away from Chris's eager pulling and gently grabbed Shalimar's right Shoulder before she could pass him. Her eyes never left the group, but her stance intensified as they all turned to face her.

Brennan rose up behind her, being guided by an unknown force and took his place silently behind her. Some thing about the group of men was about to get them the worst beating of their lives.

The one who had helped Nick, had dark brown hair that seemed to waver from brown to black. His eyes seemed to do the same, but were hunter's eyes. He was around 5 foot 7 and had a stocky build to his whole body. His stance towards Shalimar was cocky, bringing a grin to her face. He had a fighting glaze in his eyes, but he wouldn't be hard to take down. None of them would.

The one who had left was 5ft 5, but his build spoke of not so much power as the man facing Shalimar, but a lot of speed. All of the group's hair seemed to fade to black as the torches on the walls hit them.

But the one that had remained completely still was her real fun. He was nearly as tall as Nick but a resemblance shouted out at her. Nick standing next to this guy spoke of a relation. The unknown man seemed a bit younger than Chris. But oldest of the group.

Nick must have been the youngest, so the guy facing her was around late twenties. The one who'd left seemed the same age.

But all of them standing as a group spoke of ancient things. Age wavered a thin line with these men, but still there was a line for them, not like the rest of the world.

Brennan felt his whole body tense, and then the familiar burn under his skin. He didn't really know why he was suddenly so rattled to fight at that moment, when seconds ago his whole chest had been slightly numb due to Nick in his earlier attempt to stop him from reaching Adam. Now... his whole body burned with a new desire of fighting.

Adam placed him self in front of the two groups, making sure he would not let his team get any more injuries. He gave his two-team members a stern look and planted his feet.

"Guys relax. There's no need for a fight. Chris doesn't mean to attack us, he needs my help".

The group of men seemed to loose all there tension and gave small smiles to Chris of hope. The one who'd decided to face Shalimar stood straight, losing a small stance Shalimar had picked out instantly.

Sighing he spoke directly to them, "We didn't know you were guests of Chris. If we knew we would have been... more welcoming".

Shalimar stared at them a few seconds longer before letting her tight fist relax. There wouldn't be a fight after all. Lucky for them.

Brennan felt the tension in the air blink out as if a candle had been blown out. The feeling of a fight that had coursed into him now had fled, leaving him to remember the injuries. But he didn't sink or give in to the pain. He stood straight, not daring to show any weakness to these people.

Nothing about the look in there eyes said any thing about being welcoming, nor grateful to have other member of Mutant X there.

Chris smiled softly, "Shall we go then..." When they all turned to him, he led them out side, and into the night. Slowly they all could see a small orange glow strike the trees, signalling the sun was rising.

Jesse and Emma sat there for hours, watching the screen until finally tiredness won over all. They were both curled up on the couch that had been discovered by Emma, fast asleep.

Neither noticed as the sun started to rise.

A small knocking on the door brought them awake with a start. Jesse checked his watch for the time that was 4 am. Emma waited anxiously for him to answer the front door with her. She wasn't about to go running to open it, since it may be trouble. With Jesse with her, she had a better chance of fighting some one off, or people off should there be trouble.

They ran down the stairs, to the front door. Jesse's hand hesitated as he reached to the doorknob. Sighing he turned it and opened it not to wide but so his body was visible, while he blocked Emma off.

A man stood smiling up at them. "Morning. Is this where Adam Kane and his friends are staying"?

Jesse gave a hesitant nod and the mans smile grew. "Good, get you clothes, we need to go".

He was already turning to head off into the woods before Emma's voice stopped him, "go where?"

He gave her a small smile, which said of secrecy. "Adam asked me to get you... come on. I'll take you guys to him. But hurry up. Don't wanna keep them waiting so long".

His voice was friendly strangely. Jesse and Emma looked at each other for confirmation before closing the door and shooting to their rooms to grab a small bag of clothes.

Ok guys. This one may seem boring, but the good part is coming up.

This was quiet long. Longer than the last.

So please reply guys.
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