Old Enemies and New Friends
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Well chapter 2 is up. Thanks for the reviews. Please keep reading and reviewing. I like to know what you guys think.
Chapter 2
Scott approached the base with dread. For the first time ever he was not looking forward to landing. Normally he would radio base for permission before he did but today he wasn't sure he would get an answer. He knew his dad would have retreated into himself like he did when their mother died. He activated the automatic opening for the pool and landed. Alan and Gordon were just behind him in Thunderbird 2. Scott took a deep breath and walked into the lounge. He saw Tintin and Kyrano comforting his grandma, Brains sat staring into space and his dad still sat at his desk.
"Dad, Alan and Gordon will be here soon," he said approaching his desk. Jeff looked up at him with tears in his eyes. Scott longed to hug his dad but wasn't sure how he would react. Instead he placed his hand on his father's shoulder. Jeff placed his hand over his son's and squeezed it for a second. They all heard Thunderbird 2 approaching but it did not land. It was hovering in the air above them. The eyes on John's portrait began to flash.
"Go ahead John," replied Scott seeing his father wasn't going to do it.
"Thunderbird 2 is circling overhead. Are Alan and Gordon ok," he asked. Scott could see how pale John was and knew his dad must have told him.
"Yeah as well as they can be. I will get in touch with them."
"It's ok Scott. I will do it," said John and he disappeared.
"Thunderbird 5 to Thunderbird 2 come in Alan," he called.
"Thunderbird 2 here go ahead John," said Alan sadly.
"Are you guys ok?"
"Yeah. We are about to land," said Gordon seeing that Alan could not speak.
"No we are not. I can't do it," shouted Alan.
"I know this is hard Alan but you have to land her. They need you in there. Both of you," said John soothingly. He knew Alan was struggling with this.
"It's not fair. He should be flying her home not me."
"I know Al. I know. You can do this Alan. You have to."
"Ok, preparing to land," he said then cut John off. Gordon squeezed his arm reassuringly. Alan landed Thunderbird 2 and they made their way to the lounge. Scott still stood beside Jeff.
"We need to send Thunderbird 3 to get John. He should be here with us," said Jeff speaking for the first time.
"I will go get him," said Scott.
"No you wont. Thunderbird 3 is mine. I will go. ALONE," said Alan approaching the couch.
"You sure you want to go alone bro?" asked Gordon.
"I have to," replied Alan and Jeff lowered the sofa down towards Thunderbird 3.
Alan arrived at Thunderbird 3 expecting to see John at the door but there was no sign of him. Alan had calmed down on the flight to Thunderbird 5 and was feeling a little better then he did. He still couldn't believe his big brother was dead. Alan walked into the main communication room. There was still no sign of John. As he approached the living quarters he could hear sobbing. He opened the door to find John curled up on the bed crying his heart out. Alan froze for a second unsure if he should approach. Then his brotherly instinct kicked in and he walked quickly over to John. He gently touched his arm. John lifted his head up to look at Alan then fell into his arms sobbing more. Alan tried to resist but he couldnt stop the tears either so the two brothers stayed on the bed crying in each others arms. A little later they both pulled apart both feeling a little calmer but not better. John and Alan made their way to Thunderbird 3 and flew home.
As they walked into the lounge Gordon and Scott approached them. They both hugged John. John then turned to his father who had stood up.
"Dad."
"Hi John. Are you ok," he asked. John just nodded. He walked over and gave his dad a hug. Jeff hugged his son back then felt his legs giving way. John felt this and carefully hepled his dad over to a chair. The others all moved to be around him and they all sat looking over at Virgil's portrait on the wall.
A little later and Scott had managed to put everyone to bed. He was just about to sleep himself when he heard shouting from one of the other rooms. He instantly knew it was Alan and raced to his room. Outside the door he met John and Gordon who had both been woken up by Alan. They all went inside to find Alan tossing and turning shouting at someone to stop.
"Alan its Scott. Its ok. Calm down," he said taking his brother's hand.
"Scott," whispered Alan.
"Yeah it's me little brother."
"I had a nightmare."
"We guessed Al," said John sitting on the other side of the bed. Gordon sat at the bottom of the bed.
"How can he be dead. It's not fair."
"I know Al. I wish we could have done something but we couldn't," said Gordon.
"I want him back."
"We all do Ally," said John using their nickname for Alan.
"He is with mum now and she will look after him," said Gordon.
"But what about us?"
"We will be ok. We have each other and we have to stick together for Dad's sake," said Scott pulling his little brother up for a hug. John and Gordon joined in the hug. A little later Jeff walked in looking for his sons. He found them all asleep together like they used to do when they were kids. He was glad they had each other to turn to but who did he have. He couldn't burden his mother. She was already struggling and he didnt want to put any more onto the boys. He closed the door and headed towards the beach.
To be Continued. There is some happiness in the story. Please give me some feedback of how you think the story is going.