I'm so, so, so sorry for not updating earlier... :( but I have to prepare a drama, dance and a music piece to do for my college audition, which btw, I'm totally scared for, and I didn't have time to update :( anyway I hope you enjoy it and now that I'm starting college I'm afraid that it will be like this for me to update, so, so sorry :( btw, thank you soooooooooo much for all reviews, they are amazing and make me sooo happy, so please keep reviewing :D anyway, please enjoy :D 3

Chapter 7

When we got to the apartment that Yves, Xav and Victor were staying in, Xav and Victor were still worried sick about their brother. We all left our luggage in the hallway and had gone to the kitchen because of the usual and small kitchens in England we were all squashed in the small kitchen eating breakfast. I was sitting next to Zed in the table with Karla and Saul in front of us. Xav was leaning in the kitchen counter and Victor was walking around impatiently. We let out a few words but kept quiet most of the time and Victor looked very tense. His emotions were of worried, guilt and disappointed that Yves had left without telling them.

Your brother looks very worried. Zed looked at me.

Yeah. Well, don't worry about him, Yves will come. I nodded.

'That's it!' We all looked at Victor. 'I'm going to call the police.' Victor picked up the phone and before we could stop him we heard the door click. Saul got up quickly and went to the door straight away and Karla followed him, then Zed, me and Xav. Zed intertwined his hand with mine and I smiled. As soon as we got to the hallway we saw Yves and a small, taller than me, brunette with him. I guess that was Phoenix.

'Hey, Einstein, I see you've found your magic formula at last.' Zed decided to joke and Xav bounded out behind him. 'Yeah, Phee equals You-She squared.' Xav pointed at me. 'I've been working on that one: like it?' I groaned.

'That really sucked, Xav. Not even worth a place in a cracker.'

'Aww, Sky, you are so cruel! I don't know how Zed puts up with you.' Xav tweaked my long plait.

'Hand off my girl.' Zed growled, mock wrestling Xav away from me and I giggled at my overprotective soulfinder. Yves was laughing at the battle. They ended their tussle as abruptly as it had started. Zed flicked his gaze to Phoenix; he laughed slapping Xav on the back. 'She just wondered if I was the runt of the litter!' Oh no, I could see Phoenix's colours changing.

'Truth will out.' Xav grinned.

'Did not!' Phoenix blushed and then clapped her hands to her cheeks, obviously embarrassed of the whole situation. I elbowed Zed in the ribs. 'Shh, Zed, you're making her feel uncomfortable. Her colours have gone all pink and purple.' Zed looked at me, smiled and then looked at Phoenix.

'Sorry, Phoenix.' Zed gave her a charming grin and I thought "that's my guy! He's such a charmer and always knows what to do and say." Yves and Phoenix made their way out of the hallway passing through me and Zed. Yves thanked us to coming so quickly and we returned a smile. Zed turned to me and said. 'Be right back.' I nodded and smiled at him and he leaned down to kiss him. The kiss deepened and was only stopped by Xav clearing his throat. My cheeks went red, Zed smiled and he went to do whatever he needed to. I made my way to the kitchen.

'...ture, an "I'm-not-going-to-get-myself-killed" note would be appreciated. And, Yves, you got to remember you have a tendency to take on more than you can deal with. Next time, use back-up.' I came into the kitchen hearing Victor talking. Xav slapped Yves over the top of his head but lightly.

'Dog breath.' That was all they needed, no more worrying. What matter was that they are okay and we're all together.

'So you got Phoenix back.' Karla declared, obviously happy that another son of hers had found his soulfinder and of course, another girl so that she can buy the most hideo... I really can't bring myself to say that they're nice clothes, well, they are actually quite nice, just over the top. 'That's lovely.' Karla said clapping her hands in delight.

'I'm more on loan.' Phoenix muttered.

'Yeah, my little library book.' Yves lead Phoenix to a stool and stood behind her and then we all sat back at our places where we left all unfinished breakfast.

'Um... How was your flight?' Phoenix politely asked.

'Very pleasant. Victor has so many useful friends.' Karla smiled at Victor. 'We had lovely first-class seats. I slept like a baby.' Saul rolled his eyes.

'Only after I persuaded you to take a sleeping pill. She's been worrying about you, Yves.' It was true, Karla was more anxious than ever because of her worrying.

'I can imagine.' Yves said while pouring him and Phoenix coffee from the filter jug.

'So, Phoenix, tells us how you met?' Karla looked at Phoenix and she choked on her drink. Yves stepped in.

'Mom, Phee has a difficult background. It's not easy for her to talk about it.' Karla frowned and her eyes faded and I knew what that meant.

'Karla.' I tapped my mug with my knife to get Karla's attention. 'You're doing your thing.' Karla shook herself.

'I was? Sorry, I must be more tired than I thought. Don't mind me.'

'I found it spooky when you first did it to me; maybe you should give Phoenix a bit of space?' I said remembering the night that me and Zed shared our first kiss. I looked at Phee to reassure her so that she would feel more relaxed.

'I think that is a very good idea, Sky.' Saul said giving me an affectionate look and I smiled in return. 'We came here to help Yves and Phoenix; not scare the living daylights out of her.' Saul brushed his fingertips over Karla's arm in a tender gesture. 'And I can sense that the threat has not gone away. Am I right?' Yves nodded. Saul's eyes narrowed. 'And I sense something from you, Yves. You're resgistering as a threat to us. Like to explain that?'

'How can I be a threat?' Yves asked innocently. Saul backtracked to change his words.

'More a risk.' Yves shrugged and the tension in the room built by the awkward silence that fell on all of us.

'So what's going on?' Zed got me up from my chair, he then sat down and pulled me onto his knee.

'We can't tell you. Neither of us can do anything to help you find out.' Silence again...

'O-K,' Xav broke the silence. 'Pass the OJ, then.' Zed passed the orange juice using telekinesis.

'So, Sky, are you gonna show me your old haunts in London?' Seeming like the Benedicts had already forgotten Yves's statement, I turned around so that I would be facing Zed and put my arms around his neck.

'Well,' I started. 'Let me see, I have got the handsomest, smartest,' I leaned even closer and whispered. 'Sexiest,' he smiled. 'Boyfriend in the world and I'm not suppose to show him off?' I finished and he laughed.

'Okay, fair enough.' He smiled widely to me and I smiled back.

I'll show you London one of these days, I don't think we'll be here for a short time. I said to him telepantically and he nodded.

I hope you show me everything.

Don't worry, I will. I told him and winked at him. I smiled from ear to ear, I couldn't wait to show him my "hometown".