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Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb blinked as he heard Rowan’s question, looking at him with a warm smile. “Of course. You already are.” He said, blue eyes looked between Rowan and Killian. That was when Kaleb heard something off in the distance. A soft almost thud of feet. If he wasn’t attuned to infected and their sounds, and surviving, he probably wouldn’t have heard anything. “Boys. Sit tight for me okay?” He asked, moving his arms away and slipping off the bed. He limped to the door, unsure if he was hearing things or not.

Jordan sighed, watching as Carlos seems to almost pace and get antsy as they walked. He knew that he wanted to call. Jordan would’ve done the same. When Carlos was leading, he looked at Asher. “I’m sure he’s just scraped from falling down the hill.” Jordan whispered back. But any other conversation ended as Carlos started running up the hill. “Carlos!” Jordan hissed as he shook his head. “Come on gorgeous.”

Alex felt Nate slide his arms around his neck. And he wrapped his arms around Nate. “I know. Sitting and waiting is hard. But we need to be here in case he comes back. And Jordan is capable, so is Asher. If anyone can get one of you to the other it’s them. You are right where we need to be.”
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

If Kaleb did not get up to go see something that Rowan didn’t hear, the little boy probably would have hugged him. They could be part of this big family and live in this huge farmhouse. That was amazing! He moved closer to Killian and whispered in his ear. “Do we get to go now?” Because even though he wanted to believe, and he desperately wanted to believe, it was so crazy that it was unbelievable.

Carlos wasn’t listening. He needed to find Kaleb, and he knew this was how he would have gone. He knew it, because he had been traveling with Kaleb a long time. He learned how to travel with Kaleb. They learned this world together. Asher may have been a tracker or whatever, but he was tracking just anyone. Carlos was tracking Kaleb. And he was moving as fast as he could. He had heavy, heavy footfalls. Asher swore every curse he knew, and he knew several in numerous languages, and ran after Carlos. Carlos was aware enough now to be more certain of what he needed to do to find him. Asher couldn’t stop him now, so he started yelling. He yelled it over and over. “KALEB!”

Nate knew that Alex was right. He knew that Alex was always right. This was why he had Alex. This was why he needed to tell Alex any time he was afraid or worried. It only ever made it better when they could talk. “I know they are. They are more than capable. I just hate not being wherever I’m needed most. But they knew where to find us, and that’s better than not, right?”
 
Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Killian looked at Kaleb, watched him slide off the bed. He looked at Rowan when he moved closer and heard his question. “I hope so.” Killian whispered back. His mind was running right now, the fact that they could have a family. A big one? With no monsters?

Kaleb opened the door and looked out when he heard it. His name. Those heavy footfalls. “CARLOS!” He yelled as loudly as he could. His head turning as he looked for the source. There. Up ahead. He looked back at the boys. “I’ll knock twice. I need to get our heroes.” He said, shutting the door before turning to the woods again. “CARLOS!” He yelled once more, running towards the shape in the distance. Well, running as well as he could with his limp. Jordan sighed, listening to Carlos, hearing Asher’s cursing. Then he heard it. Kaleb. Thank god.

Alex listened to Nate, hearing his words and kissed his head gently. “I know you do but baby, this is where we’re needed most. You’ll have everything ready to check him out when he gets back. And that’s right. They know how to get back to us.”
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Rowan sat with his brother, wondering if this was really real. Maybe it was a a dream. Only if it was a dream, would he think about it being a dream. He was startled by the yelling. He could hear two different voices, and the sound of Kaleb’s name was from one of them. He held onto Killian.

“KALEB!” Carlos didn’t care if he was supposed to be quiet or methodical or whatever. He didn’t care if Asher thought they were going to walk into a trap literally everywhere they went. What he cared about was that he could hear Kaleb, and he was going to get there. Exhausted, red-eyed, and emotionally raw, Carlos pushed himself to be as fast as he could possibly be. His legs burned from the effort especially with how little energy he had left. It was not long until he saw him. In the dark, it wasn’t even that hard with their flashlights. “Kaleb, oh my god, Kaleb!” He clocked the limp and decided to deal with that in a moment. First thing first. He only slowed when they were together, and that was only to throw how arms around Kaleb and lift him from the ground. He spun them as he repeated over and over “Kaleb, my Kaleb, my beautiful blue eyes, my love.” He wasn’t ever going to let go again. Not ever. Aware the other limp, he kept Kaleb in the air and only brought him down so that the good foot was on him.

Nate smiled even though his heart was aching. “I know I know. You’re right. You’re always right.” He snuggled close, trying not to let the edge and stress creep in. “If I ever disappear in the night, what do you think you would do? I know we said we didn’t know, but what do you think?”
 
Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Killian heard the yelling and wrapped his arms around his brother. He trusted Kaleb, so far the man only seemed to want to help them, and he waited.

Kaleb was crying, tears blurring his vision as he limped and ran. “CARLOS!” His voice as raw as he yelled, the fear of being lost disappearing as he ran. They were so close now. “Carlos! Oh.. Carlos..” He cried out the moment his arms were around him. Tears flooded his cheeks as he felt his partner lift him from the ground and spin them. “Carlos. I’m so sorry. I didn’t.. I didn’t mean to get lost. I just..” Kaleb started rambling as he felt himself slowly lowered so his good foot touched the ground. He looked at him, tear stained cheeks. “Thank you. For finding me. But it’s not just me that you’ve saved. I’ve.. found some new family members.”

Alex felt Nate snuggle close as he heard him. “You think you’d know I’m always right by now.” He said teasingly before he heard his question. “I would probably be.. similar to Carlos. Though where he was like a trapped animal, I fear I’d be more.. calculated. Then again, I might just take off after you without telling anyone else. I’m not completely sure though. What about you? What do you think you’d do if I disappeared in the middle of the night?”
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Rowan was more curious than anything else. “I’m gonna go see.” It was a bad idea, but he was five, and five year olds made poor choices all the time. He slipped off the bed and opened the door just a crack so that he could look out. He didn’t see anyone but he could hear them. They weren’t too far away.

Carlos was shaking his head. “No, no, don’t you dare apologize to me, Kaleb Price. I don’t care. I don’t-“ He was too overcome by the emotion and the exhaustion to say more. “We found you and that’s all that matters.” He held Kaleb close, so much more than ready to take him back home. However that was. He kissed his forehead and his cheek and- new family members? He tried to focus on Kaleb to understand what he was saying. New family members? He looked behind Kaleb and saw a whole lot of tree. “What do you mean? Who did you-“

“KALEB, I don’t know if I’m going to kill you or your boy, but I’m going to kill someone.” Asher came stomping in behind them, a fury in his eyes unlike Kaleb and Carlos had ever gotten to see. They were all learning a lot about each other tonight. “You better have a very good explanation for this, or so help me, I will lock you in your room every night with an armed guard who cannot be charmed by Jordan watching over you.”

Nate thought that made sense. Calculated. He could see that. They were lucky in some ways that Carlos became rabid. There was not a lot of strategy in that. Alex was far more logical, and that could have been a bad thing. He thought about himself. “I don’t know. I’ve faced crisis before.” He killed his brothers. “I would hope that I could be sensible enough to know that it would be impossible for me to find you alone. That I would need help.” He looked towards the front door. “I don’t think I would run out on my own. I worry out loud a lot. Someone would hear me for sure. They could all subdue me. It would probably be easier than you or Carlos.”
 
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Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Killian watched Rowan slip off the bed and waited about a second before he did too. He stuck pretty close to his brother. “Rowan.” He said softly, nervousness creeping back in. He wasn’t so sure this was a great idea.

Kaleb felt the tears streaming down his face. He felt him kissing his forehead. His cheek. And heard his words. He smiled softly at Carlos, kissing him before he looked behind him hearing Asher. He saw the look in his eyes, that fury he’d never seen before. His face paled and he ducked his head into Carlos’ chest with a soft. “I’m sorry.” And then he swallowed hard. Lifted his head and looked at Asher. “I got restless, I needed to move. It was an itch I couldn’t get rid of. I used to do it back in Denver often. As for who. Let me show you.” Kaleb said, extracting himself just enough from Carlos to lead them back the way he came, towards the cabin that had a cracked open door. “Boys. Come on out.” Kaleb called when they got close enough. A tiny blonde head poked out of the door. “Safe?” Killian’s soft voice replied. “Safe.”

Jordan was trudging behind the rest, slower as usual. “Asher! That’s enough.” He said, hearing his partners words. He shook his head as he sighed and then his head tipped to one side, hearing Kaleb. He followed curiously after them, though he did snag Asher’s hand to see if he could get him to calm a little.

Alex listened to Nate, nodding his head. Yes, his partner probably would be a lot more sensible and easy to subdue. “Well. You don’t have to worry about that though. Because that would require me to leave your side. Especially at night. And that’s never happening.” Alex said with a small laugh.
 
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Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

This was the right choice. Rowan knew it. He trusted Kaleb but not the woods. So, he kept on watching outside until he saw them come. He instinctively hid again, and Killian poked out. Safe. Carlos was holding onto Kaleb like the world would shatter apart if he even so much as loosened his grip a little, and that was the only thing saving Asher from how he was being. Kaleb did not need to explain himself to anyone. Carlos would be curious and worried later. Not now. Though, that was not exactly true. He was also curious now. He walked along with Kaleb unsure what to expect. Asher was absolutely furious with just about everyone who ever existed and ripped his hand out of Jordan’s. He also followed, arms planted firmly over his chest.

Oh. Carlos saw that little head of blonde hair. “Hello.” And then another head popped out, this one with black hair. “Oh!” The second one’s eyes were wide with wonder and then narrowed as he looked at the approaching people. There was very little hesitation. The second one pulled open the door and took a step out, though his hands were still on the doorframe. He locked eyes with Carlos. “You’re the hero.” He leaned over to look at the other approaching two. “You look like a villain,” he directed towards Asher. Carlos looked over his shoulder, and he had to admit that the cranky face certainly did look that way. Carlos looked back at them. “I’m the hero?” he asked.

Despite the situation, he smiled. Nate reached to hold onto Alex’s hands, the blanket still wrapped around him. “Good. And I wouldn’t ever leave you. Especially at night.” He almost giggled at his own thought. “I would be so cold then.”
 
Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Killian saw Carlos as the door opened wider and he heard Rowan’s words. The man behind the other two looked mean. Like the hunters that attacked their family. He shrunk back, hiding behind the open door as he stared wide eyed. Kaleb saw Killian hiding while Rowan took a step out. He looked back at Asher and sighed roughly, before he heard Carlos’ words. “Yep. You came in and saved us like the hero you are. Although, I didn’t realize you had a villain with you instead.” Kaleb said before looking at the other two. “Killian, it’s okay. Come here.” Kaleb called while Killian shook his head. “No. Scared.” He replied.

Jordan felt Asher rip his hand from his own and he sighed, shaking his head. “Gorgeous..” Jordan said softly, knowing his partner was furious. “We need to find a way back. Why don’t we work on that while they stay here?” He asked, hearing the little blonde boy’s words. He had to admit that Asher did look scary.

Alex felt Nate take his hands and he smiled warmly. “I’m glad to hear that. And I would hate to have you get cold because you didn’t have me.” He said chuckling as he leaned forward to kiss him gently.
 
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Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Rowan was not afraid. If this was the hero, then even if that was the villain behind them, the hero would save them. That was how heroes worked. He would know, because he read the comics all the time. He wanted to be a hero when he got older. He stayed in the doorway with Killian, though. It was not nice to leave brothers behind. Carlos shifted away from Kaleb, afraid to leave him, yes, but now more afraid about these little ones that Kaleb managed to find. He took one step forward, hands out. “Hey. Killian, right? I promise I’m not scary. Are you scared of him?” He gestured over his shoulder. “He is a little scary, huh?” Carlos nodded. “It’s the eyebrows. He’s got seriously crazy eyebrows.” Carlos made the most ridiculous face that was only vaguely reminiscent of Asher’s scowl. Rowan laughed. He reached a hand out but not for Carlos. He reached for Kaleb.

Asher’s nostrils flared and he turned around and left. No stomps. No warning. He was just gone. He absolutely did not want to be there anymore where small children had any kind of say on who he was and was not like. The adrenaline, the fear, and the hunter did not mix well together. They were a roaring battle inside him, and the worst parts were winning.

Nate hummed into the kiss, prolonging it a little longer before melting away with a big grin. His head fell onto Alex’s chest, one hand joining him as well. “Did you know that I love you? Because I really do.”
 
Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Killian looked at him as he stepped forward, blinking soft blue eyes. He saw those hands held out and heard his words. A simple nod at the gesture and then he giggled. Laughed. And took a few steps away from the cabin and towards Carlos. He stayed with Rowan though. He reached for Carlos a moment later. Kaleb watched the two and looked back to see Asher gone. He’d really messed up. But the sadness in his heart at what he’d done vanished when he saw Rowan reaching for him. He took the hand and smiled at him. “Are you ready to come with us?” He asked them, knowing he wasn’t going to leave them behind.

Jordan saw Asher flare his nostrils, he was so attuned to his partner by now, and watched him leave. Jordan rushed after him, quietly. He didn’t speak but he did keep up with him. Once they were far enough away, he reached for Asher’s arm. “Hey. Stop for a minute. Asher.”

Alex smiled into the kiss, rubbing his back as he felt Nate’s head fall onto his chest. He smiled, kissing the top of his head. “Hmm. You know? I didn’t know that. Maybe you should tell me again.” He said teasingly.
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

“But not me.” Carlos gave this cute little boy the biggest smile. “I don’t think I’m that scary.” If Nate could hear that, he would have protested that on one occasion, it would seen that he could be a little scary. Nate, however, was not there, and therefore no one could deny him. He took another step forward, and that was when he saw them. How blue those eyes were. “You have the most gorgeous eyes. Now who gave you permission to be so cute?” Rowan thought this hero was kinda funny. He looked at Kaleb and smiled. “Can we take my comics?” he asked. There wasn’t much else that he wanted but he really liked those. His parents found them for him.

Asher didn’t want to hear it. He didn’t want any of it. He wanted everything to go away. No. He wanted to hunt. He was prepared. He made sure to pack the bags for anything that they may find. Perhaps some would say he over prepared. But not him. This was exactly as it should have been. The moment he felt something touch him, he was whipping around, pushing away the attacker, and starting the crouch so that he could move out of the way of any additional threat, and his other arm was already racing towards the pistol. He had it out, in his hand, and up a few inches when Asher saw who it was. He did not let his breath change. “Don’t.” His word cold. He took a step back and kept moving away.

Nate chuckled but obliged. Alex deserved this. “Oh in that case, I love you. Now you know, right?” He nestled in so much that he might have been able to fall asleep there if they allowed it. He couldn’t. Not until everyone was back. But he could be comfy for a little while.
 
Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Killian watched him take a step closer, hearing his words and he nodded. “Not scary.” He agreed as he heard the question. He didn’t know what to say so he ducked his head and smiled. He turned his head to Rowan, hearing him. He then turned back to Carlos, and held a hand out to him. He liked this hero. Kaleb looked at Rowan and nodded. “Of course we can. Would you like to grab them? Or do you want me to?” Kaleb asked the little one, smiling at him.

Jordan felt the push away, saw Asher whip around and go for his pistol. Great. The hunter was back. And Jordan had done it. He’d asked him to bring him back. That cold word made Jordan snort a little. “You know that never worked on me gorgeous.” He said following Asher. He intentionally stayed right beside him. “Well. At least Kaleb’s okay.” He said. He knew the hunter was back, but he needed to gauge how much of the hunter had come back.

Alex smiled, pulling Nate close. “I know that now. And I don’t know if I’ve said yet. But just in case. I love you too.” Alex said as he shifted them further on the couch to get comfortable while they waited. “If you want to nap, I’ll wake you when they come back.” Alex offered.
 
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Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Rowan excitedly pulled Kaleb inside, grabbed Killian’s hand too and pulling him inside, which would in turn pull Carlos also inside. “I can get them!” He let go of Kaleb’s hand and ran to the bed where he picked up that comic and ran over to the box where he kept the rest. He tried to pick it up but it was heavy. He looked over at Kaleb, his little face suddenly very worried. Carlos chuckled. “What are we grabbing? I think I missed it.” He asked Killian specifically like he truly needed the help. Which he did. He was exhausted, in the emotional whirlwind that was this day, and was definitely lost in the woods.

Asher made no response. He was immensely glad that Kaleb was okay, and now that he didn’t have to be worried about him, now that it was clear he was mostly fine and apparently found children, Asher had more room in himself to be boundlessly angry. He harshly pointed to the side. “That way is your way back.“ He specifically did not go that way. “They’re going to need your help or they will get lost again.” He refused to look at Jordan. He didn’t know if he was furious with him or not, but he always was the easiest target.

Nate did not object to the shifting on the couch. Of course, now that they were even comfier, he was definitely going to fall asleep. He kissed Alex’s cheek. “You are very kind, my dearest love, but I can’t sleep. I have to be ready for when they come in. We can’t waste time with me having to wake up.”
 
Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb laughed as he was pulled inside, and Killian moved too, following his brother and pulling Carlos with him. When they got inside, Kaleb lost Rowan’s hand as he ran to the bed to grab the comic. He noticed the box that Rowan went to and saw him try and pick it up. The worried face hurt his heart and he moved over. “I’ll carry the box. Okay?” He said as Killian looked at Carlos. “We’re taking that box of Rowan’s comics. Our parents got them for him and he reads them to me.” Killian explained.

Jordan noticed that Asher didn’t respond. He saw that harsh point to the side and heard his words. He also noticed that Asher refuses to look at him. “Hopefully they can find it. Because I’m not leaving your side gorgeous.” Jordan said, continuing to follow Asher. He had to get that hunter side back down, tucked away. It wasn’t going to end well if he couldn’t. He’d just gotten Asher back and he wasn’t going to lose him again.

Alex smiled at the kiss to his cheek. And he heard Nate’s words but had a feeling that he’d fall asleep anyway. “Right. What was I thinking?” He asked with a soft laugh as they sat there.
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Rowan was very briefly terrified that he would not be able to carry them out. The box was not very heavy for a full grown adult, but for a five year old, it was far too much. His eyes were starting to water as Kaleb came over. “You can carry them?” Like their parents. He promised them too that he would work really hard to be able to carry it, and he tried every day, but he couldn’t do it. Not yet. Carlos smiled. “That’s very sweet of your brother. Do you like them too? I used to love reading comics. I tried to draw one once. The Adventures of Stick Man, I believe.” Carlos stood up as straight as he could. “He was this tall skinny stick,” he waddled like a penguin, “with this mask that he tied on the back of his head,” he mimed tying the mask on, “and this big triangle cape,” he flashed his hands out around him. “Naturally, he saved the day from evil doers.”

Asher sharply looked at Jordan. “Kaleb got lost in the first place. What makes you think-“ No, this wasn’t about that. It always took Asher a moment to understand these kinds of moments when he was in hunter mode. That was because what Jordan did was never logical. He was never making the calculated and reasonable decision. He was always doing whatever it was that Jordan felt like doing. Asher slowed. “Jordan. Go help them not die out here and let me breathe. Isn’t that what you wanted me to do?”

“You weren’t,” Nate answered, though his eyes were already closed as he made himself comfy. More so than he already was. Then he opened his eyes. “What if they came in right now?” The last word was interrupted by a yawn.
 
Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb had caught the watery eye look when he’d come over. “Of course I can buddy. We certainly can’t leave them behind.” He said, smiling at him. Kaleb picked the box up as his eyes drew towards Carlos and Killian. A warm smile on his face. “Yes! I love hearing him read to me. Wait. So you draw?” Killian asked before he giggled watching him act out the comic person he tried to make. “Stick man? That’s so weird.” Killian said with a laugh.

Jordan saw that sharp look and heard his words. Then he also heard the words die off. Then he saw Asher slow down. “No. I lost you once and I’m not losing you again. Let me help you gorgeous. Like you’ve helped me.” Jordan said, raising his hand for Asher. “Come on love, you did good. Time to put the hunter away again.” He said, blue-grey eyes watching him.

Alex chuckled, hearing that answer and nodded. “I see.” He said though he heard Nate’s words and then his yawn. “Rest love.” Alex whispered, kissing the top of his head gently.
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Rowan watched Kaleb pick up the box, and even though Carlos was supposed to be the hero who came to rescue them, Kaleb felt more like a hero to him than anyone else. He came to this little cabin where they were stuck, he smiled and told them amazing, things, he brought the others here who were going to help them leave, and now he was taking the comics for him. Rowan smiled, absentmindedly wiping away tears that never fell and practically bounced. “Okay!” He bounded over to Killian who was talking to Carlos. “Of course!” Carlos answered. “I love to draw. It’s my favorite thing in the whole world. Other than him.” He pointed to Kaleb. “Isn’t he great?” He winked at Kaleb while Rowan was nodding. “He got my comics!” Rowan grabbed Killian’s hand. “Can we go to the giant house farm now?” Carlos grinned and peered over at Kaleb. “I would love to go there. We better hope that the villain is still around to help us get home.”

“Lost me once? You-“ His loud and harsh words were cut off by the rest of what Jordan was saying. He looked at that hand, and suddenly everything felt like it was coming to crash down on him. The weight of the last several months, the constant battle between the Asher he wanted to be and the one he never wanted to have to be again, the fear of not only losing Jordan but Kaleb too when he only just got them both back. “It’s not that easy.” He pushed away Jordan’s hand and started walking back. All he wanted was to be home.

Nate slowly moved his head, trying to shake it. His eyes were closed again. “I can’t,” he repeated, though they were wistful words. “I have to be ready.” They were heavy as his body began to shut down. There was only so much he could do about this as it happened.
 
Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb chuckled, seeing the energy from the little one. He was growing attached quickly. His attention drew from Rowan to Carlos about the same fine as his partner winked him. He blushed and looked away. Killian looked at Carlos and smiled wider. “I like to draw too! But we never have anything to use. I had a coloring book once but it got lost.” Killian said before he saw Rowan come over. He smiled and grabbed his hand. Kaleb looked at Carlos and sighed softly. “Let me check. You keep them here.” He said, heading out of the cabin. “And yes, I will stay within calling distance.”

Jordan never once let Asher’s words really affect him. They were just that, words. Harsh and loud true, but still words. He watched Asher as he pushed his hand away and he sighed softly. “I never said it was easy gorgeous. But that’s what I’m here for.” He replied, walking back with him. “And besides, you came all this way to find Kaleb, it’s only right that you bring him home with us.”

Alex chuckled softly, quietly. He didn’t say a word, just rubbed Nate’s back and laid there. Kissing his head gently. And holding him close.
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Carlos did not like the idea of Kaleb leaving on his own even to check to see if Asher and Jordan were around. It was the best thing to do. If Kaleb stayed out too long, he would go get him. If they had to stay in this little cabin until morning, that was what he would do. He smiled at Killian. “Oh, I have so much you can use to draw. Not just crayons and color book. Though… I guess if you want to color, I could draw you things to color. And I can teach you how to draw.” “And paint!” Rowan added remembering the room with the paints. Carlos nodded. “We could paint all day long. Paint and draw and color and whatever else. How does that sound?”

Asher pushed all of that to the side. Shoved it somewhere else. Behind a locked door barricaded by a wall of steel. He did not look back at it. He let it sit there where he did not look. He just walked back. There was nothing he could say in response to that. So he didn’t. He moved so that they were close to the cabin again and then stopped. He was not sure he was in the mood to be the villain in this story.

Nate thought that he told Alex that he was having a hard time staying awake. This was only in his head due to the having a hard time staying awake. He lasted maybe another minute or so before he was out. Alex was on his own.
 
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Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb headed outside of the cabin as he looked out in the dark woods. He saw Asher and Jordan a moment later and let out a soft sigh. He knew that Asher was upset, or even angry. He didn’t blame him. Not at all. “He’s here.” He called to the ones in the cabin. Then he turned to Asher and Jordan, though it was more directed to Asher. “Asher.. I’m sorry. I didn’t.. I wasn’t trying to..” Worry everyone, ruin everyone’s night. Be a burden. Kaleb bit his lip as he felt his eyes water. Sure the little ones made this easier but he was still upset with himself for causing such a.. ruckus. Killian meanwhile was staring at Carlos with the most excited eyes. “Really! Yes! That sounds so amazing!” He said, laughing before he heard Kaleb. He pulled on Rowan and Carlos’ hands. “Farm house! Farm house!” He said giggling.
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Rowan moved to the door too, and they dragged Carlos out with them. “Ah! Our favorite villain turned hero. You know, we reformed him and everything. Those eyebrows are how he tracks everything.” Carlos laughed as he bent down to their level and whispered loudly, “like a hunting dog.” Asher was not in the right space to be able to tell Kaleb that this was okay. He was not ready to let go of the hunter as much as Jordan wanted him to. They were too vulnerable out there. And then there was Carlos, and he didn’t have any wish to continue any of these conversations. It was already going to be hard enough to get back if he was having to babysit actual children as well. “Keep your boys in line.” He turned away and started walking back. Carlos chose to ignore Asher and reach out for Kaleb’s hand. He was going to need support. “Love,” he called gently. “How hurt is your leg?”
 
Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Killian giggled as he listened to Carlos and looked at Asher. He could see he was upset still. But he didn’t seem as mean. Killian let go of Carlos but kept Rowan’s hand. He looked around the area as they joined the others. Jordan sighed, hearing Asher and looked at Carlos. Kaleb meanwhile felt his world shatter a little at the lack of a response. He didn’t understand how to deal with Asher in this mode. They had never really seen it before. He felt a few tears slip down his face as he heard Carlos. Kaleb adjusted the box and took his hand. “It’s a little sore but fine.” His voice was soft, and maybe a little broken too. “Boys, stay right with us okay?” He added, looking over at the two kids.
 
Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Rowan was excited and nervous. The trees were scary, and it was still so dark out here. He felt better with Killian close to him. He was worried about Kaleb. He seemed so upset, even if Asher looked less scary than he did before. As soon as Carlos had a hold of Kaleb’s hand, he was lifting away the box and pulling him into a hug. “My love, it’s okay. It’s my fault he’s like this.” Since he had little else, he smeared the tears with his own face. “But it’s going to be okay. We just need to get home.” Rowan watched and was so sad for the two adults. He tugged on Killian and moved up to them, throwing his arms around their legs.
 
Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Jordan was silent as they walked. He was trying to think of how to beat back the hunter. It had been so long since he’d had to. As for Kaleb, he felt the box leave his hands as Carlos pulled him into a hug. “Your fault? No. It’s my fault.” Kaleb whispered, feeling Carlos’ face smear his tears away. He felt the arms wrap around his legs and looked down. “Hey you two.” He said, beating back the pain to smile at Rowan and Killian. He’d followed his brother and hugged Kaleb and Carlos’ legs. “We need to keep moving so, how about this.” Kaleb paused, pulling from Carlos’ hug and wrapped his arms around both boys. He lifted them up and set them one on each hip. “Now we can hug and keep moving.”
 
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