A/N: I wasn't able to update yesterday, so here's the next chapter! It's a little short, but I think it moves the story along. There will be a new chapter tomrrow!
Chapter 19: Destination
Claire clung to Charlie tight. "I love you." She whispered, not wanting their hug to end.
"I love you too." Charlie said then kissed her.
Claire then picked up Aaron. She saw her son smiling up at her. "I promise you I'll be back. I'm going to bring our family home." She kissed Aaron's head then gave the infant to Charlie. "I love you both."
Claire then turned and met with Sayid, Locke, Danielle, Desmond, and Eko. The 6 of them got aboard the boat and sailed off into the ocean.
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"According to the map, the location should be around here somewhere." Sayid announced. Desmond was steering the boat while the rest scanned the island.
Claire met Danielle at the railing. "Do you mind if I ask you about Victor?"
Danielle turned towards her. "Victor is evil. He never used to be, but the incident changed him."
"Incident?" Claire looked concerned.
"Back in 1969, my husband George was involved with Dharma. The DeGroots, Victor, and George were the founders. In January of 1970, they decided to test the force. They had a young doctor there, Dr. Shephard, and some from the US Army. However, the force was wrongly discharged. Everyone was exposed. It changed everyone. That's how the sickness came."
Claire worried. "Is that why they want us?"
Danielle looked at the young girl. "I thinkā¦"
"Oh my Lord!" Eko shouted and pointed.
The 5 other passengers looked at the island.
A gigantic plume of fire and smoke rose from the island.
How could anyone not see this? Sayid thought.
Claire recognized it from her dream. "It's The Flame!"
