Hey guys! Sorry that im updating later than I said I would, and instead of making up some lame excuse im just gonna tell ya up strait that I didn't feel like writing. Im hyper to get back to school *Gasp* Yes, I know. School isn't one of my favorite things but I miss my friends. I cant see them in the summer because im always busy, then on my days off they are always busy. So, ya. That's why I forgot to update the other day….
Okay, so this chapter, as I stated in the last, is a request by Hungergames-Chlerek-lover. It is in Simons PoV and from The Reckoning. Chapter Thirty Six. Hope you enjoy, and I hope I did a good job on this one.
Chloe and Derek were discussing if they should have Liz go and scout out the lay of the land, seeing as she was the only one that could get past the perimeter spells that were placed everywhere.
They went on to the matter of how tight the grounds were locked. Derek thought that it wouldn't be as hard to get through during the day, because the group would presume that we were to scared to leave this place during the day with the possibility that we could be caught. I think we all agreed that we would rather fight our way out then have to go back to that evil building that we had just escaped from.
In the end, we decided that we would head out later today, but until then we would have to play along with there plan, and seeing how Andrew had used us we would now use him. We were gonna let him out of the basement and make him think that we thought that the only way to take down the Edison Group was to go along with his plan.
When Margret got here in the morning she would see that we were eager to get going, she wouldn't know to where though. We hoped that she would put the guard down, and that was when Chloe was to send Liz out.
And if plan A failed we would go right to plan F. Fight.
It was close to six when we finally finished our plans, meaning that we had a few hours left before Margret came baring non-sugary breakfast foods for all. What fun, note the sarcasm that I rarely used.
Tori was working on Andrews laptop again, trying to find more information in his library/ study. Me and Derek were in the basement watching Andrew, not that he could do anything anyway. And then there was Chloe who wandered the house, not knowing what to do. I think she finally found something, because I stopped hearing her frantic pacing of the living room.
"Hey, Simon?" I turned to Derek who was sitting on the far wall by the tool room, just staring out into space.
"Yea Der?" I was sitting on a stool by the stairs, and Andrew was in-between us. He looked like he had something to say, but I kept my spell on him. He was stupid for even trying. My binding spell, and knock back spell have both been getting a lot stronger since we went on the run. Must be from frequent usage.
"Im gonna go up stairs and give this to Chloe," He held out an old video camera, it was dusty and I looked like it hadn't been used for years, which would make sense seeing as the people who lived here before us now haunted the place.
"Okay..? Why for?"
"I don't know. She likes movies so maybe if I can fix it she can film our escape from here," He said with a small grin pulling at the corner of his mouth. It wasn't a bad idea, it couls make an awesome movie later, and I for one would be the first one there to see it. Not just because it had me in it, or because Chloe was the one who made it, but because really, who could pass up a cool action packed special effects movie with werewolf's, witches, sorcerers, and necromancers?
"Sounds like a good idea for a movie," I joked back. "Im fine her watching him." I reassured him, seeing his wariness.
"Okay, but if he needs or does anything come and get me, no matter what." And with that he walked by me, and up the stairs looking for Chloe.
A few minutes passed by as I hummed a song that I like to play on the drums, when Andrew suddenly started talking.
"Simon, if you wouldn't mind, I really need to use the washroom."
"Fine. I'll be right back with Derek." And with that I followed my brother up the stairs and walked over to the living room. The door was open a little bit so I could peak in and listen to what they were saying.
Derek was sitting on the couch across from Chloe's armchair, and was looking at her. It was the look. The one he used when he was in trouble with me or dad, and made him look like a whipped puppy, and you're the one who did the whipping. He always got me and dad with that look every time. I just hoped that Chloe was stronger than we were.
"Why don't you come over here?" Derek asked Chloe after a minute. "More comfortable than the chair. Warmer too. Closer to the radiator." He was trying to win her over. Getting her to stop being mad at him and just forgive him for being an idiot and staying up on that roof.
"Im fine." Good, Chloe is stronger than me and dad. That sounded funny. Chloe being stronger than anyone. She was the compassionate one, the one who cared about everything and everybody.
"Hard to talk to you over there, across the room." Huh? They were like what, 10 feet away from each other? What the hell.
Derek then moved down the couch till he was smushed into the one corner. There had already been more than enough room for them to both sit there. He put his arm along the back of the couch and tried for a smile, but he ddint really get it out right.
They sat there in silence for a moment, but it was broken by Chloe, "You don't get to do that."
"Do what?" Derek asked. He tried to sound innocent, but even I saw his gaze drop just the slightest. "Im sorry. That's what im trying to say, Chloe. That im sorry."
"For what?"
He then looked back up at her looking confused. "For making you mad."
Chloe didn't answer him, just got up fomr the chair and stared walking towards the door that I was currently hiding behind. I was about the make a mad dash to the stairs of the basement when I saw Derek get up and follow her. He put his hand on her elbow to hold her there, just feet from the door. She ddint turn, but she listened to what he had to say.
"When I got mad about you leaving it wasn't because I though it was stupid or I didn't think you'd be careful." He said looking down at her. The look in his eyes held so much love and hope that it was almost blinding. I had the urge to run out there and yell at them, but I stopped myself. Derek was making peace with Chloe, and we really needed them to not be bickering about all of this when we do finally escape. But looking into his eyes, I remembered what I had been trying to forget. I was washed away by the memory of me sitting on the roof looking out over the house to the surrounding woods, then hearing the sound of fighting. I looked towards the back porch in time to see Chloe and Derek heading towards the clearing, which was visible to me from up here. Derek must have been changing because his arm was shaking and he was scratching at it. I watched them walk into the clearing, Derek was being reluctant to get down on his hands and knees, and it looked like he was trying to say something. But Chloe stopped him and got him on all fours, readying for the change.
He grunted and gasped, turned his head the other direction, and in a matter of minutes I was looking at Chloe and a big black Wolf. Chloe reached out and pulled Derek into a hug. Even from here I could see the love they had for one another. Derek was finally gonna get the girl, but I couldn't help but feel jealous.
I was brought back into reality when Chloe spoke. "You were just worried about me."
Derek exhaled in relief. "Yeah." She turned, but not before I saw the glint in her eyes. "Because you think im worth it."
Derek then put his fingers under her chin, tilting her head upwards. I couldn't help the feeling of jealousy in the pit of my stomach. I should have been able to do that to her without her flinching away.
The look in Derek's eyes had gone from hopeful and in love, to hunger. I knew what was coming. "I absolutely think your worth it." He told her.
"But you don't think you are."
He opened his mouth, then shut it again.
"That's what this is about, Derek. You wont let us worry about you because you don't think you're worth it. But I do. I absolutely do." She said with so much love that I actually stumbled back a little.
She lifted off her feet and onto her toes, put her hands around Derek's big neck, and pulled him down. There lips touched.
Derek's hands went around her waist, pulling her closer-I couldn't watch anymore and started walking towards the door, louder than necessary. I heard them jump apart, and Derek mutter, "And he says I have bed timing." Then when I emerged in the doorway he called, "Whats up?"
"Andrew says he needs to go to the washroom. I'm all for saying too bad, but…" I trailed off.
"Fine. I'll handle it. Chloe? Wanna come-" But she cut him off.
"I need to talk to Simon."
Derek gave her a weird look, not a jealously look, but that he was somewhat hurt that she hadn't jumped at the opportunity to spend some more time with him.
"It's important." She assured him. "Grab Tori, though. She can help with Andrew."
Derek nodded and then he was gone. Yelling for Tori, and walking down the stairs that trailed down to our prisoner.
This may not be one of my best or longest chapters ever, but I had a lot of fun writing it. I havnt done many of Simon so I don't have his personality down yet, but I hope I did a justice. Thank you all for reading this, and I only have a few more chapters to do before im all caught up, so feel free to PM me or review and let me know if you would like me to do a chapter for you.
As always, I love y'all! 3 3 3
~RenesmeeRedbird~
