The dessert is as unwelcoming as ever. It's very dark, which makes it harder for me to see any rock, I've only drove this way once before and with instructions, but I was sure I could remember it. Rocks appeared everywhere and I had to drive slower than Jared did, he should have come instead of me. I started to feel the cold wind after I have already reached half of the way, this wind was no good news. As any desert, sometimes here there were sand storms too. I drove faster, letting my instincts lead me, I knew where our cave was, if I was fast enough maybe I could return this same night instead of waiting one whole day. I arrived to the place where we always left the Jeep, I got outside of it and run as fast as I could, as fast as I am. The wind was getting stronger and the desert was cooler every time. I must hurry. I realized then that the sun was starting to rise. Oh oh… I run faster and faster. How could I think that I had enough time to return?! It was getting dangerous, the more light the easier it would be for anyone to spot me but this wind and sand, even if they made me slower, they also made me a little bit less visible. We waited for too long in the cave for me to leave, we wanted it to be dark, very dark and it happened to be too dark since it was too light now.

I tripped and fell a few times, I couldn't see anything a feet away from myself but I kept running. Finally, I could see the opening of our cave, it was more covered from sand then usually and probably it would be close to avoid sand from getting in. No one was expecting me to return so soon, it was supposed to be a "long raid". I got inside and found a rock I moved it with great effort, I moved it only enough for me to pass through a small crack between the cave and the rock. I was tired now and my body was not answering to my desire to run. I finally reached the big plaza, Jaime and Freedom were there, Freedom got away from me, still scared because of what his mom told him about me, when I was Wanda. When Jaime saw me his expression was fearful, suddenly full of pain

- No, no, everyone is ok. There's no need to worry. We have met one more human. He was waiting on our smaller cave, the one with the cars. I need to speak with Jeb. – Then there was relief

- You really scared me Mel, - he hugged me – Let's go, I'll go with you, he's supposed to be in the Game room, he has decided we are moving some activities there, - He started to walk, leading me through the tunnels. I haven't been long in the tunnels but Wanda's memories where clear and I could have gone by my own but every second with Jaime was like fresh air for my spirit. – There is enough space and light, plus he says that in winter it's warmer there. Probably the activities in the plaza are going to be there now. – He then stopped, realizing he haven't asked about the reason why I was there – So, who's this human? Was he alone? – He was so much smarter now, less than a kid, so mature.

- No, he has come with a soul… that's what made us doubt. But he's a friendly soul, like Wanda. – Then I interrupted myself, doing a brief comparison between Burns and Wanda – Well, not a lot like Wanda, but a soul.

- The tunnels were dark and long, we were almost at the Game Room and I could hear some voices and movement. Then the light hit on us, we were there. My eyes needed some time to adjust, I looked down instinctively and I saw how full of dirt I was from the sand storm. Then all the noise was over, Candy was just by my side

- What happened? Are you ok? – As a former healer, she was always the first when someone looked in need

- Thank you Candy, I'm fine. There's nothing wrong, everyone is ok. We just… had a friendly visit at the cars' cave. When we got there last night there was a human waiting for us. – I said so smiling, trying to convince everyone of the good news before telling them about Burns. It was hard enough when Wanda came and Burns was not as sweet. I saw everyone's relief, Jeb was also there, but he was just staring. He knew there was something missing. – There was also a soul with him. They have information about other human rebels, they know where they hide and they had been looking for us. – Jeb wore a satisfactory smile but everyone else was doubtful. – Jeb, I came to follow your orders, your place, your rules… We didn't want to make a decision without you.

Jeb walked forward, moving in front of the group. Candy was now further away from me, she was probably scared because of the idea of another soul and I could partially understand it.

- You see, this girl is smart, she must have inherit that from me – He made a joke so that everyone could relax a little, but it just didn't make any effect – Ok, kid, you'll do the following: Doc is going with you tonight when you return with them. He'll take some "Sleep" with him. You'll make them sleep and cover their eyes, just in case. Bring them in, they are welcome as long as they have no bad intentions.

- Who are they? Why do they want to come? Do they want to stay? – Suddenly Maggie's voice jumped out of the end of the cave. She was always against Jeb ideas.

- Mm… I am not sure if they want to stay Aunt Maggie – I knew it pissed her off when I called her aunt, but I kept doing it because of the hard time she gave Wanda. – They are partners, like Ian and Wanda, they have been traveling to bring humans together… so that we can recover our planet. – I was not entirely sure that was their goal but they could certainly help us attain it and that was what I wanted to believe too

- Fine kid, you do what Jeb says. – She surrendered… or maybe she was fighting harder.