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To everyone! Chaotic-Theoritician just finished "The Traitor and the Pariah" and it was INCREDIBLE! You neeeeeeed to read it!

Uhhh so I only got like five reviews last chapter... So I really hope I get more this chapter... Heh.

~NumberSixteen

Waking up the next morning, Skye groggily went to her shower and ran the hot water over her dirty body. She could almost seen the grime and filth coming off of her, along with the dried blood. It flowed off her body and down the drain. She ran her hands through her hair, sure to get all the dirt out and she ran her body over with soap. Her now clean form made the bruises and cuts stand out more on her body as she dressed in simple jeans and a thin grey shirt. She left her hair to hang over her shoulders to cover up the hickeys that were evident on her neck. She pulled on her boots and left the house to go to Taylor's hut. She knew that she better get their conversation over with before he decides to send a soldier to her house and summon her.

She had walked up the steps to where he worked and reached up to knock on the door but before her knuckles could touch the door, it swung wide open. Jim Shannon was standing in the doorway. His eyes went right to her. "Skye?"

"Mr. Shannon." Skye replied.

"How are you? I haven't seen you for quite some time!" Jim Shannon's hand went out and pat her on the shoulder.

"I'm well, thank you. I'm was actually just hoping I could see Taylor." Skye motioned inside the door.

"Oh yes, you may. We were just talking about you." Jim smiled at her but Skye felt her stomach clench. What did he mean they were just talking about her? Her smile faded slightly but Jim just shook his head at her, "Don't worry Skye, it wasn't anything too drastic. We were just discussing that we were pleased you were back."

Skye knew he was lying but she pushed the thought aside as he waved and left the hut. She hesitantly walked inside the hut to see the Commander seated comfortably with his feet propped up on his desk. She snickered to herself slightly. One of the last times she'd been in there Lucas was doing the very same thing. She recalled the memory slightly, a soft gleam in her eye when she suddenly snapped back to reality.

"Skye?" The Commander was saying. "Are you alright?"

"Hm?" Skye asked, clearing her head. "Oh yeah.. I'm fine Taylor. Thanks."

Taylor nodded at her and offered the seat across him. She smiled weakly and went to sit down. She bent her head to be sure that her hair covered her neck.

"So Skye." Taylor started before taking his feet off the desk and leaning toward her. He rested his arms on the table and looked at her in the face. "Let's talk."

Skye swallowed thickly. "Yes sir."

Taylor looked at her for a few minutes that seemed like forever for Skye. She was praying he wouldn't see her neck. "When Lucas came for you, did he say anything as to why he was asking for you?"

Skye shook her head. "He was pretty quiet while I was with him."

Taylor nodded and continued forward. "How did you get that Sixers rover?"

Skye shrugged. "We stole it from the Sixers in the Badlands."

"Stole it?" Taylor asked surprised. "What do you mean stole it?"

Skye shrugged again. "Well we had some trouble at the Badlands so we just took a rover and took off."

"Trouble?" Taylor asked, his brow furrowing slightly.

Skye shook her head. "All I know was that Lucas said that we needed to get away as quickly as possible. So he put me in a rover and we left. The Sixers did not seem to happy about us leaving though.."

Taylor was silent for a moment. "Then how did you get here with the rover?"

Skye just shrugged again. "Well I woke up yesterday to see that he fell asleep. So I jumped into the rover and took off as fast as I could."

Taylor nodded and leaned back in his chair. The lies she'd told him seemed to be fooling him. He passed a hand over his face and tried to process the information as best he could. "Is there anything that happened that I should know about, Skye? Did Lucas you know.. Do anything to you?"

Skye forced herself to look mortified. "No sir! He wasn't exactly nice, but I was able to hold my own against him." Then she tried to smile at him.

He gave her a weak return smile before he lazily tossed his hand toward the door. "You may go now. I have work to do. Thank you Skye."

Skye smirked and looked over at the commander. It was funny how he and his son were so much more alike that they thought. They said and did things just like eachother. She left his hut and went back out onto the streets of Terra Nova.

"Skye!"

Skye groaned inwardly. Who could it be now?

The voice was definitely from a man and she turned around when she heard footsteps coming up behind.

"Skye! Hey! How are you? The last time I saw you seemed super out of it." Josh was in front of her now.

"I'm fine." Skye mumbled. She felt awkward around Josh now, considering her and Lucas's situation.

"What's wrong?" Josh asked gently, taking a hand to her face and trying to brush her hand away but she swatted it away before he could see her bruised neck. "Whoa, sorry Skye." Josh responded defensively when she didn't look at him.

She shook her head. "No, I'm sorry. I'm just a little skiddish right now. I think I just need to recooperate, okay?"

Josh nodded knowingly. "Is there anything I can do?"

Skye just shook her head. "No, I think I need to do this on my own."

Josh just nodded somberly at her. "Well if you ever need someone, I'm here. Until then, wanna go get something to eat?" He gestured to the market a little way off.

Skye shrugged. "Sure." She didn't want to be mean to him at the least. After all, he was surely trying to show kindness to her. Why not return the favor?

Josh beamed. "Cool. Let's go!" He grabbed her hand and began to lead her down the street.

Skye forced a smile although her insides were churning and suddenly she didn't feel right. Sick the the stomach and nauseous. She tried to push the gross feeling away, but it sat in the pit of her stomach, threatening to toss up her breakfast.

Josh handed her a fruit and she could barely hold it in any longer. She shook her head and bit her lip as quick as she could, her face paling. "I-I have to go. I don't feel well." Skye said quickly through clenched teeth. She met his eyes for a second before turning and running off, forcing herself to keep the vomit down her throat until she was far enough away she could find a bush and empty her insides. She wiped her mouth with the back of her hand and coughed a few times. She felt fine now though. She shook her head and suddenly felt tired and hungry. She started back toward her house in search of comfort food and a good nap.

Sorry for the shortness guys... D: I know... It was kind of stupid too.. I promise I'll do a better job next time.

And I'm sorry about the super late update! I know I'm late but I'm just SWAMPED with everything lately! I hope you guys can forgive me! D:

Uhmmm and I think you all need to check out a super-awesome story by Selvet! It's called "Sins and Omissions" and it's GOOD. It's a must read! Please go read okay? I don't think any of you will regret it! :D

So thanks you guys! Leave me a review and I will definitely try and update MUCH quicker. Deal? Okay!:D I love you all!

~NumberSixteen