Unknown, June 18th, 12:45 PM

Slowly Megan stretched out on the ground, kicking off her sneakers and placing them neatly beside her. She inhaled the scent of the forest, hoping that she could somehow pick up on something that had any association with civilization. She sighed inwardly as she peered around her, Sebastien had gone out to collect some fresh water, which meant her only company for the last five minutes had been the trees.

Not so comforting.

The stream was beginning to fill up and Sebastien found himself perfectly at ease, as he perched himself on a large boulder. His back was arched slightly as he dragged his fingers through the rushing water. The cool liquid tingled the tips of his extremities and he let out a breath. So far they had spent two nights in the woods and already he was feeling groggy. Which was understandable since he spent the dark hours of the day keeping watch over 'camp' and, of course, Megan. Who was being a considerable nuisance too him. Always complaining about how they should get a move on and not stay in the same place the whole time; start exploring their new environment and just things of that sort. She was a sweet person, really, she was, it was just that she could be, well, just a bit, demanding… But Sebastien figured it came with being determined.

She was awfully determined.

Ungracefully Megan arose to her feet, slapping herself down in order to shake off the grass or dirt that she might have collected while laying down. She shook her hair out and ran a figure through it, a few strands of raven black hair fell to the ground.

Great, she was shedding.

After convincing his body to move, he scooped up some water from the stream into two bottles. (Bottles that were, luckily, in Sebastien's and Megan's gym bags that they disappeared with.) Sheepishly, he rubbed his eyes and yawned loudly.

God, he was tired.

She jumped when she heard something rustle from behind her. Quickly she spun around, ready to kick whatever was threatening her.

"Just me, Megs." Sebastien sighed knowingly, tossing a bottle in her direction.

"Never can be too careful. With guardian angels like yours I can only fear the enemies." She caught the bottle and managed to flash him a shy smile.

"You know I've been thinking about what you said."

"Hmm, what about?"

"Not staying in one place." He glanced around him and shrugged desperately "I guess we should start looking for, uh, something."

"We don't have to if you don't want too. We could always wait itout another day and see what happens." Megan offered, unscrewing the top off her bottle. She paused before taking a long sip. Letting the icy fresh water fill up her lungs.

"I don't know, it'll rain in a few days. The clouds are starting to move in quicker and quicker."

"And how would you know this?" She asked, trying to make the question sound as casual as possible. "I mean, after all, being rich and living in France wouldn't exactly give you such a big opportunity to become an outdoorsman. Would it?"

"Megan, there's something I need to tell you." He shifted slightly and took a deep breath.

- - -

Hamstead (England), June 18th, 1:45 PM

It was painful to step off the plane, not knowing what to expect when you got off. Adena struggled to gain her composure when she reached the airport's lobby. Her eyes searched the small room franticly, a part of her expected Megan to run out from a corner and hug her. Tell her it was all going to be okay. That she wasn't gone. Slowly Adena dropped to her knees. Curls falling in front of her eyes, forming a shell around her young face.

Cody stood in front of her fallen friend. Hoping there was something she could say to make everything better. But she knew that the only thing she could do to make any of this better was to bring Megan and Sebastien back. And somehow it sounded nothing short of impossible. Where were they? Were they even alive? Were they okay? She hated not knowing, she was so used to having answers for everything that her life felt as if it was coming apart. Not everything in life needs an answer, right? She told herself as she mindlessly bent down next to her friend. An arm around the girl's shoulder, embracing her tightly. They were going to find Megan and Sebastien.

There was no way around it.

Squib watched the scene unfold before his eyes. If only he could express his emotions that easily and freely. He wished he could leave his dignity behind and just bawl his goddamn eyes out. Instead he held both hands out in front of the girls and sad smile made it's way onto his face as tears began to prick his eyes.

"Come on, don't lose hope now." He wheezed, the three of them knew he was trying to reassure himself but decided to ignore it. Slowly Adena and Cody took a hold of his hand and pulled themselves onto their feet.

Quietly, solemnly, but not awkwardly they made their way to the main street and hailed a cab.

"Hamstead Campus, please." Squib murmured to the driver. The driver looked at them suspiciously. He was rather young looking. Silky black hair smoothed back, bright green eyes and a very muscular built.

A/N: So sorry for the lenght and delay hope you enjoyed it all the same.