Chapter Nine:
It had been a month now, since John started working for Jedikiah and he had never been happier. He and Jedikiah had never gotten on so well and he had found a family with Stephen. He and Stephen were walking home after finishing at ULTRA for the day, when Tomorrow People suddenly surrounded them.
Cara, Russell, Irene and several others were there, but the only person John was looking at was Charlotte who had also appeared. She looked like she hadn't slept at all since John had been kicked out. He held out his hands, and Charlotte rushed into them sobbing.
Stephen was too busy assessing the situation, all of them looked murderous, and John currently had his hands full of Charlotte. They were in big trouble if they chose to attack.
"How could you John? And you Stephen?" Cara demanded.
"Hang on a second, how could we? How could you Cara? You were the ones who alienated us- you kicked John out, and you made clear the only way I was welcome in your little club is if I kept risking my life for you. There is no way to remain neutral, so we chose the only option available to us. ULTRA. And you know what, I'm glad I did." Stephen answered.
"I am too," John agreed.
Just then they noticed the black SUVs coming towards them and together The Tomorrow People left in a flash, leaving Charlotte still crying in John's arms.
Jedikiah quickly exited the car and made his way towards them, a concerned look on his face. He noticed Charlotte, and looked at John for an explanation, but made the motion for the guards to lower their weapons.
"Please, she's just as lost as I was, except she didn't have you to save her. She's only a little kid," John pleaded.
'Please," Stephen echoed.
Jedikiah froze as Charlotte turned and looked at him, giving him a full view of how young she was, how dark the rings were around her eyes and just how broken she looked.