Erik had fallen asleep there, on the cold ground with tears still in his eyes. He had cried himself to sleep. He was used that, however. It had started to rain and the people on the street did not notice the boy as he slept on the cold hard, wet ground shivering from the wind. However, a man who was running through the street to get out of the rain saw Erik lying on the ground. "Oh, my," he said getting down to his knees not caring about getting his pants or shoes wet. "Garçon? Boy can you hear me?" the man asked shaking the boy gently. Erik opened his eyes slowly and backed away from the man.
"Go away!" Erik said harshly but the man did not say anything. Erik looked at the man. "What do you want?" Erik asked annoyed. However, the man smiled at him.
"Come on Garçon. My name is Gustave What's yours?" Gustave asked Erik who thought for a minute before he smiled a little and said:
"Erik monsieur, now go away please," Erik said voice still harsh-sounding. Gustave, however, shook his head.
"Now, now, why don't we get out of the cold and rain," Gustave said holding out his hand for Erik to take. Erik thought for a moment. It was raining and he was cold, but he does not know this man. Even if he just said his name. Erik hummed and sighed. He then took Gustave's hand with his boney one. Erik then stood up and walked behind the man whom he does not trust but he had to get out of this cold before he gets a cold.
Theseus walked through the wet streets using his wand as an umbrella while he walked calling out to Erik as he walked. What did he say to him? Theseus did not care about the boy's face. What did he say? Theseus sighed and looked to see no one around him. The rain was blinding so it was getting hard to see around him. He had to go back, but this boy. This boy needs someone to look after him, care for him and not go back to that place that Newt found him in. Theseus could not believe that he was in a cage. Who puts a child in a cage? Theseus sighed again and looked to see a man with Erik walking slowly behind him. Theseus walked over to them and smiled a little at Erik who looked away. "Hello," Theseus said to the man who nodded.
"Hello, monsieur. What can I do for you?" The man asked Theseus who did not say anything as he sighed. "monsieur?" he asked when Theseus stared at Erik who sighed.
"He saved me monsieur and I ran…never mind. Erik shook his head and looked down at the ground. Theseus sighed before he got down to meet the eyes of Erik.
"I'm so sorry Erik. I did not know. Newt is ok. He's resting. Why don't we go back to the house? I'll make some food for you," Theseus told the boy who slowly nodded but he did not move. The man looked at Theseus.
"Do you care for this boy monsieur?" The man asked before he added. "I'm Gustave," Theseus nodded and ran a hand over his face.
"Yes, my little brother saved him from a nasty place, sir," Theseus told Gustave. "Theseus Scamander at your service," Theseus added bowing.
"The war hero?" Gustave gasped making Erik look at Theseus who shook his head. "monsieur, why don't you and Erik come into my house. At least until the rain stops," Gustave said looking at the house in front of them. Theseus sighed and looked behind him. He then nodded and followed Gustave and Erik into the house hoping that Newt is fine and staying in bed. Even though that is never the case with Newt.
Newt woke with a start and looked around the room. "What happened?" he asked himself before he saw the healer sitting by his bed reading a newspaper. Grindelwald was on the front page and it made Newt shiver at the sight of him.
"Oh, you're awake," the healer said when he heard Newt ask this question and put the paper down. "How are you feeling? I don't think I've told you my name yet. Have I?" Newt shook his head. "Well, I think I should say it now. Hello, I'm Jon," Newt nodded but he stayed quiet as he looked at his side. "Are you all right monsieur?" Jon asked but Newt did not say anything as he stared at the paper. Jon followed his gaze and nodded. "Yes, Grindelwald. He's still in Paris looking for more followers," Jon said picking up the paper again. Newt however stared at it lost in that memory in the subway. The agony of the lighting came into his mind. Newt had to close his eyes to stop himself for shaking but it did not work because all he saw was that dark subway being blinded by that lighting. Newt shivered but Jon saw Newt and stood up. "Monsieur?" Jon asked but Newt did not say anything as he just stared off into space as the graveyard came into his mind. "Monsieur!" Jon said louder but Newt still did not hear him at all.
A/N: Well, that was the end of this CH. Tell me what you guys think. Did you like it? Thank you all for reading and I'm sorry if this CH is short. I did not really know what else to put in this. Thank you again and I will see you next time. -Captain Voxland
