Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this chapter. I also do not own the song featured in this chapter. I hope that you enjoy the story.
Chapter 16: Syd not feeling well and at the place of the stakeout
After Bridge and Z left, Sky wanted to take a shower since he had not taken a long enough one for him, Syd took watch at the window, and there she stayed until Sky came out and took over.
"Syd, you ok?"
"I wish I could say yes, but I can't"
"Are you scared of something or someone?"
"It's a combination of different things I guess, like Demonite and Diabolico being alive since they almost killed my dad and my uncle. Also I guess also with a new Commander coming to look at the base and everyone, I guess that has me worried about making Cruger look bad. Then there is all the singing work that I have to do and I am worried that I might let you and Tina down."
"Look, Syd. One of your worries is also that you are not capable as everyone or even good enough to be a ranger and I know that makes you terrified, but don't worry. You are one of the best there is. You look exhausted, why don't you try to sleep don't worry. I'll keep watch."
"How can I sleep when I'm worried about the files that are missing from the Command Center, and I left the sleeping pills in my room at the Academy, since I didn't think that we would have to come here, since I forgot that I can survey criminals while on medium duty."
"My family used to watch a movie called White Christmas and there is a song in it called Count your blessings and I can sing it for you if you want."
"Maybe, I guess so"
Sky laid down where he could see the street, but could still be comfortable, and then Syd lay down with her ending up on his chest, not that he cared though. They were in the same position as they watched the movie in. Sky began to sing the song to her.
When I'm worried and I can't sleep
I count my blessings instead of sheep
And I fall asleep counting my blessings
When my bankroll is getting small
I think of when I had none at all
And I fall asleep counting my blessings
I think about a nursery and I picture curly hair
And one by one I count them as they slumber in their beds
So, if you're worried and you can't sleep
Just count your blessings instead of sheep
And you'll fall asleep counting your blessings
"Sky?"
"Hum, Syd?"
"Can you help me?"
"With what"
"Count them"
"Sure"
"Well, There's you, Bridgey, Z, The Commander, Kat, Jack, Boom, Isinia, Uncle Ryan, Mom, Dad, Grandfather, that's " said a yawning Syd.
"12"
"Yeah, there's (yawn) my sort of out of relation family which is Uncle Joel and Aunt Angela, Uncle Chad and (yawns again) Aunt Kelsey. Then there is Ric and Shepard and Shadow"
And within a few seconds, Sky guessed that she fell asleep and when he looked down, he saw that Syd had her eyes shut. Syd woke up about 2 hours later and turned her head to look at Sky who was listening to his music CD that he was doing. He gave her a kiss on the head as she laid her head back on his chest.
"Sky"
"Hmm?"
"Are you cold?"
"No, actually I am hot, why are you cold?"
"Yeah, a bit"
Sky noticed her shivering. He felt Syd's forehead out of gut reaction.
"Syd, I think that actually you maybe running a favor"
"Lovely"
"Come with me, and I am so sorry"
"Why?"
"This"
As he said it, he poured cold water on Syd, just like he had done while they were guarding a bunch of diamonds with Syd.
"Thanks actually Sky; that felt great"
After she said that he did it again. Then they went back to where they were. After a little bit Sky felt Syd's forehead again, and it felt much cooler.
"Sky, did you use up all your water in your bottle"
"No, why?"
"Cause I sort of want some to drink"
"Here"
"Thanks"
After taking a drink, she gave it back to Sky and he placed it back in the mini cooler he had. She had to get some more sleep and she was just about there when Sky's Cell phone rang, since he had gotten one from his mother and uncle.