Chloe's POV.

What now?

That was the question. We had too many people and only one car. There was no way Johnny's car would be working anytime soon...or ever again. We were stuck in the middle of a road and even if someone did drive by could we trust them? The answer: No, we couldn't.

What now?

Kit, Aunt Lauran and Amber were talking about the possibilities. Megan had fell asleep in Peter's arms. Bless her. Simon, Derek and Tori were talking. They were chatting about anything, trying to keep everything calm. Peter joined in a few times. They kept it quiet because they didn't want to wake up Megan.

Tori and I only had a few scraps now, thanks to Megan. Tori swayed from time to time, but she had more colour in her cheeks. The thing that was bothering me was, where Eric, Larisa and Liz were? Why didn't they come?

It bothered me that I depended on them but it also bothered me that they weren't here when I needed them most. If Megan hadn't healed me, I might have-

I shook myself. I was fine now. I few cuts and bruises.

"It was a close call." I jumped. Johnny gave me a small smile. I was standing a bit behind Derek. I didn't feel much like talking. Johnny came to stand beside me.

"Yeah..." I mumbled. "H-hey, um, I'm sorry. About your car."

"Don't fret about the car," he shrugged. "It was just a car. We're all alive. That is what counts."

"Yeah, I know. I'm still sorry though."

"Don't be," he took my hand, squeezed it, then let go. "What's bothering you?"

"Wh-what makes you think something's bothering me?"

"Your face."

"Oh," I sighed. "I was just thinking about Larisa. My ghost friends. They didn't come and I'm wondering why they didn't come, and I'm worrying that maybe they couldn't come because Mr. Banks might have done something, then I feel bad becasue I can't help them. And if I can't get to them-"

"Whoa, whoa. Breath," Johnny cut in. "Have you tried summoning them?"

"Hmm. No. I should but, I-I," I took a deep breath. "I'm worried I'll bring Todd Banks through."

"Ahh," Johnny nodded. "Best wait until they come. And they will. Relax," he tugged on the end of my ponytail.

I caught my hair and looked at it. It was growing out and still dyed black. Part of me missed my blonde hair and the other was liking the black. I dropped it and sighed. I sat back down, hugging my legs to my chest.

"They'll be okay," Johnny said softly.

Man, I sure hoped so.


There were two options: One was, making two trips. The other was waiting for someone to drive past and ask for a lift. Option one seemed better, but that didn't mean everyone liked it. Kit would drive, Megan, Tori, Amber, Peter and Aunt Lauren first. Derek, Johnny, Simon and I would drive second.

Kit thought that leaving two werewolfs would be safer. Plus there was Simon. And if Todd Banks was targeting me, he'd leave the first ride alone, which had Megan in it. Plus, if there was another crash with my trip, Derek and Johnny would most likely survive, and get Simon, Kit and I out the car.

So it was settled.

I stayed seated while they drove away. Derek and Simon sat down, then so did Johnny. I rested against Derek.

"Oh no!" I jumped. "What happened?"

I looked up at Liz. Behind her was Eric and Larisa.

"Where have you been?" I demanded. "Do you know how worried I have been?"

"Vas not our fault," Larisa said cooly. "Ve vere vatching over you, then ve vere blocked by the mad man. Ve vere stuck in darkness and just got out. Vhat happened?"

"Car crash," I sighed. "Todd Banks."

"Ah," they all said at once.

"Is anyone hurt?" Liz asked.

"No more then a few cuts and bruises. Megan healed us," I explained.

"Good," Eric winked. "Hate the have that beautiful face of your all messed up, darlin'"

"Gee, thanks."

"Welcome," he said cheerfully. "But then again, there is only one beautiful face I love," he looked at Liz then back at me. "Sorry to let you down, darlin'"

"Aw. I'm crushed," I tried to look hurt, but ended up smiling.

"Aren't we the cutest dead couple ever?" Liz giggled, her arm going around Eric.

"Ugh," Larisa said. "They have been like this all the time."

"Fun," I laughed.

"Ve're gonna go. But ve vill be here," Larisa locked gazes with me. "Ve vill alvays try to do vhat ve can."

"Thank you. Really," I smiled.

They faded.

I looked back at everyone else. They all had confused looks on their faces. I laughed and settled down beside Derek again.

"So...They're okay?" Johnny asked.

"Y-yep. Todd just trapped them, but they're out now," I yawned.

"S'good," Simon smiled.

"Wh-wh-what time is it?" I asked, yawing again.

"Almost 3," Derek put his arm round my shoulders. "Tired?"

"Ya think?" I giggled. I stood up and stretched out my arms. "Oooo, stiff arms."

I walked around them then sat back down...Then got back up and walked around them again. I stopped, about to sit down again, but then walked around again. Derek caught my jeans. He raised an eye brow at me.

"What are you doing?" He asked me.

"I...um...," I pulled my leg free. "I...just restless."

I started walking again. I couldn't seem to get my legs to stop moving. I continued walking around them. When I got near Simon, he jumped up, catching my arm. I yanked free, roughly. Simon stared at me. I opened my mouth and continued walking. This time when I got near Johnny, his jumped up and wrapped his arms around my chest, trapping my arms.

I kicked at him but he didn't let go.

"I-I-I can't stop," I said panicked, "I-I-I need to keep walking!"

"Why?" Derek stood in front of me. His face was full of worry.

"I-I-I don't know," I tried to get out of Johnny grip. "Get off."

"What's wrong with her?" Johnny grunted.

"I don't know..." Derek rubbed his chin. "Chloe," he rested his hands on my shoulders. "What...Who can you feel?"

"No one. No one's here stupid," I snapped. "Get off me."

"This isn't her," Simon said beside Derek. "We need to do something about Todd Banks."

"Yeah, but what...?"

"It's not him!" I yelled. "Just let me go, Johnny. I have to walk! Let me go!"

"Walk where?" Simon asked.

"I don't know," Then I knew. "The road! Somethings on the road. Let me goo!" No sooner then I said it, a car drove past.

"Don't let her go," Derek warned. "Banks'll try to get her killed. We'll get her in the car then we can get rid of him. Once and for all."


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