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Yay new chapter already. So I know about the sudden change of behavior in Charlie in this chapter. Next Chapter is in his POV and the reasons for the change in his behavior will become clear as will the reasons behind his past actions.

The Lost Duck

Chapter 4: Disappointment and Nightmares

Jesse's P.O.V

"Shut Up," Guy and I yell in unison. The moment we stepped through the doors the Duck's seemed to be in an uproar as they noticed Adam being carried in by Fulton. Guy and I decided that we would deal with the ducks while Fulton took care of Adam. As we finally succeed in quieting the Duck's I glance down the hallway just to catch a glimpse of Fulton entering a room.

I glance back to the Duck's and actually happy to see that most of the face seem to be worried, with the exception of a few that just look confused and one particular Duck just look angry. I glance at Guy and nod my head letting him know that he could start.

"Alright, listen up! We need to discuss somethings," Guy tells the Ducks, "First off, Adam is a Duck and not a traitor and I don't want any arguments." Guy, I assumes added that last part as it looked like our one angry duck was going to say something.

"Now I understand that you are all confused as to what is going on and I am going to be honest I do not know the whole story. But what I do know is this; varsity has been hurting Adam and the way we have turned on Adam is not helping," Guy continues telling the Ducks, "Jesse here knows more than I do. And he will tell you what I do not know."

This is my cue to start speaking and as I glance around the room I notice that all the faces have turned to anguished except one. "Alright, the first thing I am going to say is I am really disappointed Ducks. Adam has needed you guys turned your back on him all because he got moved to varsity which I would like to point out was not his choice. What happened to Ducks Fly Together?" I ask the group who is almost the pure picture of remorse.

"Second, do you all know why I came here today to see Adam? Well I tell you last night I missed a call from him and he left me a voicemail that was basically begging me not to hate him and then apologize for even calling in the first place." I take a deep breath before I continue, "So I show up here what do I find all but two Ducks hating Adam and Adam being beaten bloody by some psycho. So I going to ask here in now what is wrong with the rest of you?"

I watch as they try to find the words to speak but can't as if they don't even know why they have treated Adam in such a way. All but one face that is the angry Duck, Charlie, who doesn't look angry anymore just lost. He looks into my eyes and says, "I need to think." The Ducks and I watch in shock as Charlie basically runs from the room. I glance over to Guy who looks at me worried but shakes indicating that we need to leave our leader alone for now. I turn back to the rest of the Ducks and say "Alright, Ducks I understand that you are all feeling really guilty but guilt isn't going to help. So here is what is going to happen Guy and I are going to his room to get some sleep and in the morning I want you all to come up with a plan to one: apologize to Adam, if he will let you and two: figure out some way to help Adam."

When I finish, I turn to Guy who nods and leads me to his room, which I find is the same room the Fulton went into. As we enter we find two air mattresses on the ground set up and ready to be use. But neither is occupied as Adam is asleep in one of the beds and Fulton is sitting in a desk chair just staring at Adam as if he is afraid our hurt friend will disappear. He looks up at the two of us as we enter and frowns, "So how did it go?" he asks quietly.

"Better than we had hoped. Although Charlie is still an unknown factor so we might need to keep hat," Guy tells him. "Alright guys. I am going to change and get ready for bed. Tomorrow is going to be a long day." Guy exits the room and look to Fulton who sighs.

"Take whichever bed you want," Fulton says. I look at him and see the worry in his face and then I notice the phone clutched between his hands.

"Need to make a call," I ask as I move to lay in air mattress closest to Adam.

He looks at me nervous as he sets the phone down and makes to lay down on the other air mattress. "Um, yeah I called Dean," he takes a deep breath "And I called Bombay I left him a message asking him to please come here in the morning. I know we should of discussed it and asked Adam but I think we need adult who all trust. This is just too much for us to try and handle on our own."

My first reaction is to yell and panic. But I don't because Fulton is right and Bombay is someone we all trust so I just sigh and say, "Your right, now lets get some sleep. Tomorrow is going to be rough." I roll over and close my eyes and try to sleep. I vaguely hear Guy come in as I finally begin to drift off to sleep.

Guy's P.O.V.

I probably spend more time than necessary in the bathroom getting ready. But I need the time to calm myself. The last couple of hours have been horrible. And tomorrow was going to be even worse. In fact, I had a feeling it would be quite a while until everything would be okay again. When I enter the room Jesse and Fulton both appear to be asleep. I lay down and sleep amazingly comes quickly.

"NO! PLEASE PLEASE STOP!" These yells awaken me, as does it others. Fulton switches on the light and we can see that Adam has begun to toss and turn, trapped in a horrible dream. We all move to the bed where are friend lays, We each takes turns trying to wake our friend but nothing seems to work.

*Creak* I look over to see the door to our room and there in the doorway stands, leader of our flock Charlie

"Move," he tells the three. We all scramble out of his way but do not leave the bed with Adam in it. In shock, I watched as he smooth down Adam's hair and began to tell Adam that everything was alright and that he was safe. To my amazement, it does the trick and Adam calms down and he begins to wake.

"Ch...Charlie," Adam stutters out as he opens his eyes and sees who is leaning over him.

"Hey, buddy. I know you probably really confused and scared right now buddy," Charlie says, "and we will talk about this in the morning but it is time for us to sleep so why don't we get you settled back down and I promise I won't go anywhere alright."

Adam eyes begin to water and he nods and then says, "Can all of you stay in bed please? I know it is cramped…"

But before he could finish I glance at Jesse and Fulton who nod at me and shush Adam and say, "Of course Adam, the four are not going anywhere."

It takes a few minutes but we get the five of us squeezed in the bed with Adam basically laying on top of the four of us but we make it work and soon all five of us are back to sleep. But as I drift off to sleep I can't help but wonder what changed Charlie's behavior so suddenly and what was with his past actions these last few weeks.