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Alexander Brennan, Cameron Harris and Kaiden Lachlan (And the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former Firefly, Former WLF | 19, 23, 26 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kai heard those words, and he knew all he needed to know from that. The apartments. That was the only explanation he could think of. But before he could say anything more, Nate was focused on Alex once more. Alex smiled as he felt Nate take his hand and he chuckled, hearing that. "Sheep can certainly be stubborn." Alex agreed as he looked over at Kai. "How does dinner sound to you love?" Alex asked while Kaiden placed a hand on Nate's shoulder, a gentle reminder he was there to listen if Nate wanted to talk, and then moved over to Ezekiel, slipping his hand into his partner's. "Dinner sounds like a good idea, and hopefully dad actually listened to Cameron and Emmett about us being late. I don't want a repeat of the last time we were late."
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Emmett Adler, and Ezekiel Finch
Former Fireflies and Former Seraphite | 21, 24, 29 | Current location ;; Wyoming

The feeling of the hand on his shoulder was so nice, and so familiar, that he lifted his other hand to touch it, to look at his family, and two things went wrong. First, he couldn’t move his arm right. He looked at the cast that blocked him. So he turned to smile at his family, his brother, and it was Kai. The faces of so many brothers flashed across Kai’s face, and Nate faltered. He didn’t blink or anything. He just… paused. Then he looked back at Alex, smiled, and nodded. “Dinner sounds good. What do we get to eat?” Ezekiel brought Kai’s hand closer and wrapped his arm around his back. “Depends on who is cooking today. We won’t know until we get there.” He moved towards the gate. “We can explore the farmhouse after dinner.”
 
Alexander Brennan, Cameron Harris and Kaiden Lachlan (And the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former Firefly, Former WLF | 19, 23, 26 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kai had noticed that Nate looked at him and had paused but he didn't know why. He melted into Ezekiel's touch as he looked at the other two. Alex smiled at Nate and then at Ezekiel. "Sounds good to me." He said, following Ezekiel and Kaiden to the gate. Kai looked at his partner and sighed softly. "Our brother.. no brothers have been through so much. I hope they can heal here." Kaiden whispered softly, as he opened the gate for them and he'd lock it behind them when they were all through.
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Emmett Adler, and Ezekiel Finch
Former Fireflies and Former Seraphite | 21, 24, 29 | Current location ;; Wyoming

It felt so nice outside as they walked to the gate. Nate held Alex’s hand, gently swaying as they walked. He pointed to the tall grass and the trees. He talked about sheep and all that he learned. He smiled even if it was only a little. Ezekiel walked close to Kai for many reasons. The other two were busy talking together, so they could whisper without causing disruption. “How much did he tell you?” Ezekiel asked low. “Alex has been through so much. Too much.” He waited as Nate and Alex walked through, Nate talking about the gates and their construction. Ezekiel stood with Kai. He hoped that he did not have to tell Kai what he learned.
 
Alexander Brennan, Cameron Harris and Kaiden Lachlan (And the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former Firefly, Former WLF | 19, 23, 26 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Alex could listen to Nate talk all day, and he had that same happy smile on his face as he did. He saw that smile on his face, even with how little it was. Kai heard Ezekiel's question and a low sigh of his own slipped out. He waited for them to walk through and once he closed the gate, walking behind the younger pair, he flicked his gaze to Ezekiel. "He only mentioned that they took Alex, and from his tone, they took him to the apartments. I got the sense that it was hard for him to talk about it." Kai replied quietly, still not completely sure what happened.
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Emmett Adler, and Ezekiel Finch
Former Fireflies and Former Seraphite | 21, 24, 29 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Ezekiel watched the other two walk, trying to figure out more after all that he heard. Nate never strayed far even as he moved to point out something as they walked. He never left go of Alex’s hand. When he bent down, he dropped the hat on his head, and as he turned to pick it up, he reached with the arm in the cast and froze. He stared like he didn’t know what to do, and that was because he didn’t. So many things happened in his mind in that moment. They were so close to Jackson proper, and he stopped moving. Staring at a hat on the ground. Ezekiel nodded to Kai. “They had more in the family,” he said in hushed tones. “They died saving Alex and Nate. Alex was trying to get Nate to the WLF. Despite everything, he still had hope.” His eyes closed a moment as he took in that pain. “And they took Alex to the apartments.” It was a confirmation he hated to give. Ezekiel almost snarled the last words. “We should have brought him with us.”
 
Alexander Brennan, Cameron Harris and Kaiden Lachlan (And the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former Firefly, Former WLF | 19, 23, 26 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Alex stayed beside Nate, holding his hand and smiling at everything he pointed out. He saw Nate’s hat.. Carlos’ hat.. fall on the ground. He saw him reach for it but he used the casted arm. He saw him freeze and Alex bent down and reached for it, grabbing the hat and putting it back on Nate’s head. “It’s okay.” Alex whispered to him. Kai swallowed hard, listening to Ezekiel. Oh. More in the family than who made it here. Died. The apartments. Hmm. The almost snarled words from his partner surprised him. “We should’ve but he wasn’t going to leave. He’s as stubborn as you. That’s why you two get along. You’re brothers no matter what.”
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Emmett Adler, and Ezekiel Finch
Former Fireflies and Former Seraphite | 21, 24, 29 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Was it? Was it okay? It didn’t feel okay. He would have thought that he might feel better after herding sheep. Finding a farmhouse. Finding a home. He wasn’t sure that he did. It all felt like a lie. He turned back like he could see the farmhouse in the distance, but he couldn’t, and that made it worse. His eyes fell on Ezekiel and Kai as they walked behind them, and for a moment, he thought about what he would even say to Kai if he were to take him up on that offer. The hat was too big for his head. He felt like a little kid wearing it. Carlos and Kaleb made him feel a bit like a kid too. Not in a bad way. They had so much life and experience behind them. They were so grown up. How could he ever be that? He didn’t think that he could be. One tear slipped down his cheek and he nodded. “I know.” He meant it. He knew that it was going to be okay. He started walking again. Ezekiel watched that as well, knowing that as much as they should have brought Alex, he knew that Alex had been guided for a different purpose. He had to help Yara and Li- Lev until they no longer needed him. He was to find this one who needed him more. A small smile spread across his face. “That we have always had in common. It is our greatest strength and perhaps our greatest weakness as well.”
 
Alexander Brennan, Cameron Harris and Kaiden Lachlan (And the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former Firefly, Former WLF | 19, 23, 26 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Alex didn’t know what was going through his partner’s head. Didn’t know what he needed. But he saw the tear and without thinking, he brought his free hand up and swiped it away. “It’s okay to let the tears fall. And I’ll be here to wipe them away.” Alex whispered, knowing that even though they’d found their farmhouse, it didn’t magically fix the tragedy that they went through during their journey. Kaiden watched as Nate looked back at them before they all started moving again. The gate was close now. “Yes. And while it may be a strength and a weakness, it’s still a wonderful trait.” He said, squeezing Ezekiel’s hand. “And we can hopefully help them heal. Or try to anyway.”
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Emmett Adler, and Ezekiel Finch
Former Fireflies and Former Seraphite | 21, 24, 29 | Current location ;; Wyoming

All he could think in that moment, the one where Alex thought of nothing but making him feel better, was that he loved Alex more than anything else. He felt bad for that knowing everyone that they’d lost both together and separate. He wished he could divide that love for all of them. Alex got it all. “I’m already blind,” Nate groaned as they walked up to the gate. “If I cry while we’re walking, I really won’t be able to see.” It was his attempt at making the situation lighter. Better. It was an attempt at being Nate again. Ezekiel moved up to open the gate as reached it and closed it as everyone went through. He was worried for his brother and his brother’s partner. He was so often worried now that he was no longer so angry. He moved with Kai ahead of the other two now. “The cafeteria isn’t far. It will likely have less people now that we’re a little late. I hope that helps with settling in.” He looked at Kaiden. “Anything we should warn them about ahead of time?”
 
Alexander Brennan, Cameron Harris and Kaiden Lachlan (And the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former Firefly, Former WLF | 19, 23, 26 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Alex heard the groan and chuckled a little at the Nate-like response. “If you become blind from tears, I’ll carry you. Don’t you worry about that beautiful.” Alex said, smiling at Nate. They were behind Kaiden and Ezekiel now. Kai looked at his partner thought for a moment. “Theo. Dad. And I think that’s it. Theo’s excitement and Dad’s potential worry that we’re late, especially if he didn’t listen to Cam or Emmett.” Kai said as the cafeteria came into sight. He wasn’t sure if his dad had listened or not.
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Emmett Adler, and Ezekiel Finch
Former Fireflies and Former Seraphite | 21, 24, 29 | Current location ;; Wyoming

“What if you start crying too? Who’s going to carry us then?” He had not meant for this to be the question that he asked. No, he did mean that. He had not meant for the answer in his own mind to be someone that no longer could be the answer. Because he would. He would carry them both. At the realization of this, several more tears fell, and he tried to wipe them away quickly. He knew that he could not hide them from Alex, but he could keep them from being problems. Ezekiel turned to them as they reached the cafeteria. He tried not to linger too long on the redness of Nate’s eyes. “You two ready for some food? And the meet the family. Or in some cases, reunite with the family?”
 
Alexander Brennan, Cameron Harris and Kaiden Lachlan (And the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former Firefly, Former WLF | 19, 23, 26 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Alex smiled at Nate and nodded. “I would carry us both.” Alex said, seeing more tears fall down Nate’s face. He wiped what he could away as they came to the cafeteria doors. Alex heard Ezekiel, looked at Nate and nodded. “I am if you are beautiful.” He said as Kai nodded and opened the cafeteria door. At their table sat Josh, who was sitting between Soren and Hayden, Jacob sitting between Soren and Elijah, and Cameron sat between Theo and Emmett and across from Hayden and Josh. Josh looked up at the door opening and nudged Hayden gently. “He did show up, with his new friends.”
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Emmett Adler, and Ezekiel Finch (and the Smith Clan)
Former Fireflies and Former Seraphite | 21, 24, 29 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Nate was not sure he would ever not be thankful to have Alex with him. If he were on his own like how he was after he lost his brothers, he was not sure what would have happened to him. He was not sure he wanted to know. He walked inside with the rest of them and though he was not sure where to look, he immediately knew. There were a handful of tables around with plenty of people at them. One table in particular were now all looking their direction. Cameron and Emmett were at this table, which was nice. He missed Cameron. He moved to wave with his dominant hand, and then remembered that he couldn’t. He took in a sharp breath and then waved with the hand that still held Alex’s. Emmett waved back. Hayden, who had been decidedly not checking the door despite knowing that they were going to be late and that this was genuinely not a huge problem even if it still worried him more than he would ever be allowed to say, looked up so fast that it was like his head on tethered to the door. Two new people he did not know, one of them with scars like Ezekiel, and Kai. And Ezekiel. But mostly Kai. He let out a shaky breath he should not have been holding. Ezekiel braced for impact. Hayden smiled at his son as calmly as he could manage and raised a hand. “Come join us. You must be the friends they found today.” He patted the seat beside him. Nate looked at that eye, and though it was one of the most terrifying things considering he knew what kind of bad could cause that, he did not hesitate. He moved up to the table as requested. “ALEXANDER!” Nate’s eyes widened as the crashing noises of one of the men suddenly bursting from the table and smashing towards them. The man threw his arms around Alex in the most chaotic hug that he had ever seen. He looked back at Kai and mouthed ‘Theo?’
 
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Alexander Brennan, Cameron Harris and Kaiden Lachlan (And the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former Firefly, Former WLF | 19, 23, 26 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Alex saw the group at the table, he recognized Cameron and Emmett, Theo and Elijah, and as he narrowed his eyes, saw Joshua and Soren. He knew their faces from fights but not their names, not yet. He saw one man raise a hand and then heard the patting on the seat. He moved with Nate when his head snapped to the voice and a smile so wide it hurt crossed his face. “THEO!” He said, dropping Nate’s hand to hug his brother back tight. Kaiden looked at Nate and nodded, moving to sit beside his dad. “Sorry we’re late. These two had some.. things to talk about.”
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Emmett Adler, and Ezekiel Finch (and the Smith Clan)
Former Fireflies and Former Seraphite | 21, 24, 29 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Theo had so much energy that he made Carlos at his most excited moments look calm. Nate had not been expecting this from the stories that he heard. Theo held onto Alex so tight that Nate thought he might break him. When Theo backed away, it was only enough to keep his hands on Alex’s shoulders. “Emmett and Cam told me that they found you, and I believed them, but I didn’t really think that they could do that!” He gasped and ran a hand over Alex’s head to mess with his hair. “Look at this!” His head moved sharply to Ezekiel who was sitting next to Kai. “Why don’t you grow your hair back?” Ezekiel merely shrugged. Theo turned back to Alex and squealed. “And we get to keep you?! And…” He looked at Nate who felt like he was being scanned for infection. “Is he yours?” Nate waved awkwardly. “Hi. I’m Nate. Nathaniel actually, but no one ever calls me that except my mama and also Cam sometimes.” Theo seemed to like this answer because he squealed again. “And he’s yours?” Hayden gently nodded to Kaiden when he sat down. “That’s alright.” It was. He was going to ask what was so important, and now he did not need to. He heard about Alex, the Seraphite who worked so hard for peace. “You were busy being a great person.” He slid the food in front of him and Ezekiel. “We got your food. And food for them already. Emmett promised to take it to you if you couldn’t make it here.”
 
Alexander Brennan, Cameron Harris, Kaiden Lachlan and Elijah Lewis (And the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former Firefly, Former WLF, Former Seraphite | 19, 23, 26, 27 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Alex always found Theo’s energy refreshing, not many Seraphites were so.. energetic. “It’s great to see you too Theo.” He said, laughing at the hand messing with his hair. It was probably of the biggest things he disliked about his group was having to keep his hair cut. “Yes. You get to keep me. And yes, he’s mine.” Alex agreed, hearing that squeal. He forgot how energetic Theo truly could be. Alex finally pulled free from Theo and smiled. “Let’s go eat before I starve and then we can catch up okay bud?” Alex asked as he moved to sit beside Ezekiel. Kaiden looked at his dad and smiled. “I try. Alex is important and so is his partner. He needed someone to talk to, they both did. They’ve been through so much. And thank you for getting us our food.”
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Emmett Adler, Ezekiel Finch, and Theophilus Sharpe (and the Smith Clan)
Former Fireflies and Former Seraphite | 21, 24, 29, 25 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Nate moved to the table as Alex was somehow able to convince Theo that he was right. How did he do that? Because there was Theo nodding in agreement and going to sit back down. Alex really was amazing. Was this how it had always been? Alex and Nate were easily the youngest of this group, and somehow, it felt like Alex was yet again the glue. Theo, from where he sat, announced, “Oh! I’m Theo. I mean, you probably heard that already. Theophilus actually,” he said with a wink as he paralleled Nate. “Did he tell you all the great things about us? I bet he did.” He had to stop as he shoveled food into his face. Giddy, he reached for Eli’s hand and squeezed it with all of that pent up energy. Nate started eating and immediately found it difficult to do that without his dominant hand. He sighed and worked at his food.
 
Alexander Brennan, Cameron Harris, Kaiden Lachlan and Elijah Lewis (And the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former Firefly, Former WLF, Former Seraphite | 19, 23, 26, 27 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Alex smiled at Theo, seeing him nod and go sit back down. He shook his head as he listened to Theo, and looked at Nate. He noticed him trying to eat his food with the hand not in a cast. Alex wished he could help him. “Uh I mentioned a little bit but didn’t bring up much.” Alex admitted as he started to eat, looking up at Theo. Eli squeezed his partner’s hand back, amusement dancing in his eyes. He loved all that energy that his partner had. Alex really hadn’t thought about talking about his brothers since he had been caught up in their own small family that was created on the move. But maybe, this was a new start for them both.
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Emmett Adler, Ezekiel Finch, and Theophilus Sharpe (and the Smith Clan)
Former Fireflies and Former Seraphite | 21, 24, 29, 25 | Current location ;; Wyoming

“We have time!” Or rather, those were the words that Theo tried to say as he ate his food. Soren reached over, apologizing to both Cameron and Emmett, and patted Theo’s arm. “You sure do. So why don’t you calm down just a little, okay?” He smiled at the younger man who nodded and kept eating. This was nowhere near over, and everyone else probably knew that. Ezekiel lowered his head to talk to Alex. “Welcome home, brother.” He reached behind and placed a hand on Nate’s back. “You as well. Welcome home.” From across the table, Theo called, “No secrets, Z!” Collectively, numerous people at the table rolled their eyes and laughed.
 
Alexander Brennan, Cameron Harris, Kaiden Lachlan and Elijah Lewis (And the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former Firefly, Former WLF, Former Seraphite | 19, 23, 26, 27 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Alex chuckled as he looked at Theo, hearing him try and speak as he ate. Jacob shook his head as did Josh, both of them knowing just how Theo could be when he was excited. Cameron simply chuckled as he nodded at Soren's apology for reaching over them. Eli shook his head and knew this was definitely not over, but merely put on pause for the moment. Alex looked at Ezekiel and smiled at him. "Thank you brother." He replied, turning to smile at Nate, leg brushing against his partners as he continued to eat. This was nice, but it was missing two people Alex thought, eyes facing his plate as he remembered the feast they had in Montana. This was a close second to that moment. It didn't take long before Alex finished, as did Kai, Josh, Jacob and Eli.
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Emmett Adler, Ezekiel Finch, and Theophilus Sharpe (and the Smith Clan)
Former Fireflies and Former Seraphite | 21, 24, 29, 25 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Hayden was a much slower eater than the rest, though he started early to keep himself busy and not stressing over his son’s tardiness so he too finished along with the rest. Theo was the first to pop back up when he finished to squish himself beside Alex. Ezekiel understood and got up from the table. He gathered plates and utensils to take back. Soren joined him. “Okay okay okay so so so so I love that you’re here, and you know that, but I want to know ev. er. y. thing.” He heard from the others about finding them, and that was not enough. “God, I love your hair. Zekie, really, you need to get on the hair train.” Nate, who was still trying to eat now that he was significantly slower, finally gave up and also stood to help with the dishes. He did not finish nor did he come anywhere close. Eating was just too difficult lately, and the wrist did not help. He disappeared while Alex was distracted by Theo.
 
Alexander Brennan, Cameron Harris, Kaiden Lachlan and Elijah Lewis (And the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former Firefly, Former WLF, Former Seraphite | 19, 23, 26, 27 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Alex noticed that Theo was the first to pop up and then he chuckled as he squished himself beside him. He listened to Theo as Kaiden gathered trash along with Eli. Alex noticed that Nate did not finish or even eat a lot which concerned him. "Well. Nothing much happened after you guys left. In fact the island was rather boring with you Theo." Alex started as he thought about how much he wanted to share. "I left Seattle, and traveled east, before I ran into Nate. And then I went back to Seattle with him where we heard of Jackson from a WLF patrol and here we are." Alex said, chuckling at the hair comment. "That was the first thing I did when I left. Let my hair grow." Alex said before he realized that Nate was gone. He stood up and looked around, concern and worry on his face. He didn't know where he went or where to even start searching for him.
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Emmett Adler, Ezekiel Finch, and Theophilus Sharpe (and the Smith Clan)
Former Fireflies and Former Seraphite | 21, 24, 29, 25 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Theo listened intently though he wanted more. “There is definitely some juicy stuff in there.” He wasn’t going to get any then though. He could tell as Alex stood and searched for his partner. Theo decided that he would demand more details at a later time. He also scanned the room, but he didn’t see Nate either. “Alex? Are you okay?” This seemed like a bit of an over reaction to him disappearing for a moment. Emmett stood and moved away from the group to see if maybe he could find Nate too. He did not see him in the building. There were not too many people left since they came in late. Hayden noticed the concern but was unsure what he could do about it. Soren spoke over the rest of them, a talent he had always had, “I’m going back to grab some things for our newcomers. If I don’t see you here, I will take it to the farmhouse.”
 
Alexander Brennan, Cameron Harris, Kaiden Lachlan and Elijah Lewis (And the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former Firefly, Former WLF, Former Seraphite | 19, 23, 26, 27 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Alex heard Theo but he was too busy searching the almost empty room for his partner. He heard the question but his gaze barely flicked to the voice. None of them knew what they went through, and he didn't like this. Five feet.. This was more than five feet. This was out of sight. Alex bit his lip and shook his head. Josh looked at Soren and stood up. "I'll come with you." He said. Kai could see Alex was very worried and he walked over to his brother. "We'll find him. He can't have gone too far." Kai said as he took Alex's hand and squeezed it reassuringly. Alex sighed, smiling at Kai a little before he headed for the door, maybe Nate was outside.
 

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