Thanks so much for the encouraging reviews! To the two guests who love my story, and to Esme4598! This story has been coming along nicely, and I can just see how it will end, *grins and rubs hands* I apologize for the lack of fluff in this story, but fear not! I have some other fluffy ships planned for the future, *happy grin* Anyways, enjoy this chapter!
-starstruck02
"Okay, so can you tell me it again? I think I've almost got it," Jacin muttered, his face scrunched in concentration, trying to remember the command Cress had taught him.
"Here, it starts with console, "Cress started, but Jacin shot up like a bullet. "I remember! It's . It's the one you told me about. It confirms the information I give it." Cress laughed.
"You're getting the hang of this really fast. Maybe you'll be as good as me," Cress raised her eyebrows.
"Oh, yes, you bet I will. I'll be so fast, I'll be called Lightning Fingers!" Cress groaned at the bad name.
"Stars above, not again," Cress mock sighed. Jacin had been coming up with ridiculous hacker names for Cress and himself. So far, Jacin was acknowledging Cress as Ms. Hacksta. Yup, it was bad. But other than that, the lesson was entertaining to Cress. It was an altogether different experience from the actual work itself, but just was fun. And Jacin was proving out to be a decent coder.
"Oh Jacin!" Winter pranced towards them, and howled.
"Hey Trouble,"
"Hey Winter"
Hello friends, I've decided that I am going to help my dear cousin Selene choose a dress for her coronation." Winter danced around, falling into Jacin's arms. She pretended to faint, and Jacin started in shock, but Winter just opened her eyes and giggled
"Sooooo,"Winter dragged the words out. "How do you feel Jacin? Making friends?" Jacin grinned and nodded.
"Trouble, it seems like your right. Cress is an amazing friend, better than what I could ever ask for. And, she's teaching me how to code." Winter gave out a delighted laugh and clapped her hands.
"I knew you made a good choice Jacin. I'm so proud of you! Well, I have to go find a coronation dress! Don't be afraid of the wolves!" And with that, Winter skipped off, singing to herself.
"Okay, let's get back to work Jacin." Cress instructed, but Jacin shook his head.
"I want to talk to you about your brother, Cress," Jacin began. Cress stared at him with wide eyes.
"Do you know you he is? Have you found out?" Cress jumbled her words together.
"Hey, not so fast Cress. I don't have that information, but I did find out some information that can get us there," Jacin sat on the grass, and Cress did so too.
"Well, I was talking to Kinney, and he wants to help you too. He says he knew a social worker on Luna. Adoptions are rare, so Luna only assigned one to society. It was an easy job, staying at the palace, only travelling when an adoption case comes up. But that happens about only once in a full Earth. But anyways, the adoptive official may be able to help. She has all the information to every case. I don't know if she threw away you and your brother's case, but it's worth a try," Jacin smiled at Cress. Cress, overcome with a new sense of hope, hugged Jacin with all her might.
"Thanks so much Lightning Finger," Cress whispered.
Your welcome, Ms. Hacksta," was Jacin's gentle reply.
HAHA! So, does anyone feel a ray of hope? I hope so! I've got some plot twists up my sleeve, and I hope I can use them. Maybe I will, maybe not. I love being a writer. Anyways, it won't be long before the 9th chapter! Hang in there!