By the way I do not own The Host. Also clothes are on my page.

Wanda's POV (still)

Mel went back to her cave as we stopped outside it to get some new clothes for me and a towel. We then carried on down the stone passageways towards the bathing room with the rivers. When we reached it the sound of trickling water filled our ears. The queue was short, just Lily and Maggie. We stopped behind them and Lily turned to us.

"Hi Wanda, Mel. Wanda what happened with you and Ian?" Lily greeted.

"Oh nothing Lily. Just a bit of an argument." I couldn't believe she didn't see through the lie. Lily shrugged and wandered into the other room to bathe. I turned to Mel.

"Good one." She whispered out of earshot of Maggie.

"Hi Maggie." I smiled.

"Wanda, Mel." She nodded. Ever since I'd gotton this new body she's been more civilized. I didn't know why, probaly the fact that in this body people wanted to protect you. We weren't friends but she definatly thanked me for bringing Mel back.

"Hi Maggie." Mel answered. We stood there in awkward silence and I could almost hear a far off clock ticking to show that time hadn't actually stopped. Mel was still angry at how she'd treated me when we first arrived.

"So..." Mel tried and failed to start a convasation. I saw Mel's eyes shift to the entrance in which Lily had dissapeared into. I counted. 1... 2... 3... 4... 5. Finally she reapeard with wet hair. Maggie entered the room and I heard Mel breath in relief.

"Om my god. I thought time had stopped and Lily would never come back out." Mel laughed.

"Yep I know what you mean." I agreed.

"I think we should do something today. It's boring always being in here." Mel shrugged.

"Yeah I was thinking that." I sighed dreamily.

"What you thinking about?" Mel asked seeing my dreamy face.

"Just about-" I stopped abrutly. I was going to say Ian when his gawping face popped into mind.

"What about him?" Mel rested a hand on my shoulder.

"About times on raids. Out and about with my head on his chest." I murmured.

"But then he started gawping." I choked.

"Right." Mel smiled at me. After a few moments Maggie came back out.

"Can you come with me? I've never been one for going in there alone." I confessed shamefully.

"Don't worry." Mel held my hand and we went into the dark room. I felt around for the tub then stripped off. I got in.

"I'll sit here, I had a bath before I came to you today." Mel spoke through the dark.

"Sure." I felt the water flowing over me and I got a piece of soap from the side. I rubbed myself down quickly then got out. I dried off with a towel. I felt Mel fumble about in the dark then pass me some clothes. I got on the shorts and top she passed me. The top was slightly to big but not by much as this was one of Mel's old tops. The shorts were a bit baggy but wearable. I slipped on my shoes then we reapeared to light.

"Okay lets go see Jeb to see if we could have a little outing. Just the two of us." Mel tugged me along to the fields. When we arrived it was empty apart from Kyle and Jeb.

"Wanda where's Ian? He just dashed off." Jeb asked.

"Erm in our cave, but I don't think he'll be back for a bit." I replied.

"Anyway we came to ask if we could go out." Mel turned to look at Jeb.

"Sure but not to far." Jeb warned. We then hurried down to the opening. We went through the passagway and it felt good to be able to be away from all the humans questions. When we emerged at the other side we were blinded by light. We walked slowly to the van because off my small steps.

Jamie's POV

Emma and I strolled down to the area where it was the sleeping quarters. I held onto the girls hand like she was about to dissapear and the only way to save her was to not let go. I felt her stop she I slowed. She gently kissed me. The kiss soon became less gentle as she felt me accept. My tongue felt for away in along her lip which she accepted. I pushed her against the wall. I then felt another presense so I stepped back. I stared over to a weird looking Ian.

"Don't mind me." He shook his head.

"Ian, what's happened?" I asked seeing his far off look.

"Wanda." He replied.

"What's happened?" I repeated.

"She's pregnant." I swallowed. Pregnant. Ian had a lot to take in.

"Em I got to go." I whispered to her and she nodded. She walked away. I caught up to Ian and we made the way to his cave.

"Are you happy about it?" I frowned.

"I don't know. She's so young." He breathed a jagged breath.

"Yes but she loves you and that's all that matters." I searched for Ian's expression. It change from shock to a frown to a understanding look.

"I suppose." He sighed.

"You should talk to her she'll be worried about you." I smiled. Ian nodded.

Wanda's POV

When we reached the van Mel got into the drivers seat. I got into the seat beside her and slammed the door. I buckled my seat belt then Mel sent the van started to drive. A bumpy drive. We headed off for the sea. It was a long drive I thought. I gazed out of the window at the orange landscape only threatened by the pastel blue. It was beautiful. Mel and I made little convasation both tied in our own thoughts. It was perfect I thought. When we reached the road it wasn't busy only a few cars. We passed a little shop and made a stop. I hopped out closing the door. I danced over to the door. It dingled as I went in and I felt the cool blow of air conditioning. I went over to the freezer area where there was a row of bottled water. I got two and then made my way to the bread. I got a loaf and some cheese to make sandwhiches. I got various other picnic items including a rug and hamper before heading to the till.

"A day out madam?" Asked the middle aged lady behind the till. Her black hair was greying and her eyes were a bland brown.

"Yes. I've got my friend in the car." I smiled.

"I'm Moon beam." She said putting my things in a bag.

"Roses are red." I nodded.

"Lovely name for a lovely soul." She passed me the bags.

"Want any help?" She asked. I nodded thankfully knowing all to well I'd never carry them on my own. I showed her the van and opened it up. We both put the bags inside.

"Bye Moon beam." I waved as I got inside. She waved back then we drove off leaving the soul in an empty parking lot. After the stop it wasn't long before we got to a little empty beach behind some cliffs. It was obviously abandoned ajnd we set up camp. Mel and I stripped to our underwear and we ran into the wave. We splashed the refreshing cold blue dazzeling water over each other and floated about for a bit. We got out when the sun was directly above and ate some lunch. I flapped out the blanket and we ate and drank. It was blistful. I only felt a slight pang at the fact that Ian wasn't there to enjoy it.

"Lovely isn't it." I said lying back on the blanket.

"Yes. It's nice to be away from it all." Mel smiled and fell back onto the blanket as well. The sun dried us and we lay there happily for awhile. We decided to take one last swim before slipping on our clothes and packing up. We put the stuff in the van and headed back onto the highway.

"So hopefully Ian's seen sense when we get back." Mel spoke up after a while.

"Yes." I nodded.

"That was fun." Mel said cheerfully.

"Mmmmmm." I agreed sleepilt and fell into a deep sleep. I woke up with a start as Mel flung the van to a stop.

"We're back sleepy head." Mel shouted, shaking me.

"I'm up." I yawned.

"Good." Mel laughed. Mel and I slammed our doors. We walked back joyfully to the caves and we both knew it was what we needed. To be out of the caves. When we drew near the entrance we slipped inside. It was familiar. It was to lead us back to cave life. When we reamerged in the real world I saw Ian waiting.

"Wanda we need to talk." He told me and grabbed my wrist.

"Ouch." I pulled my wrist away and he muttered a sorry.

"Let's have the child." He sighed. It was my turn to gawp.

"Okay." I managed to splutter disbelievingly.

"Congrats." Mel beamed coming up behind us.