Wild Fire

by Heather Glidewell

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  “What did you think?” She asked me when we were back outside the warm summer breeze blowing softly.

  “Amazing.” I said.

  My father had spared no expense when it came to the allies. They were in cozy apartments that had all the amenities of normal ones. Of course no rent was charged all that was asked is that each being pitch in for the food and other items needed. My father had shipments brought in by helicopter that fed the allies. This kept them off the streets of Harrisville and away from the eyes of the locals. Nobody knew about this place. Those that did would only see the house from the road and not the people that were around it. The Weather’s manor was well taken care of and very much protected.

  “I’m glad you like it.” My mother was proud. She held her head up as we walked to the back porch and turned to look out over the acres of land that we owned. “This will be your place one day.” She said suddenly and squeezed my hand.

  “What?” I asked as I turned to look at her smiling face.

  “There are changes coming Dawn. Amazing changes that are going to impact all of us.” She was dazzling right now with her smiles and overjoyed expressions.

  “I know.” I said simply smiling back at her. “I better get some sleep mom. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day. I will tell the girls. What time tomorrow is the meeting?”

  “Tell the girls to be up by six.” She hugged me softly. “I have to meet with your father. Apparently we had an unexpected visitor a few hours ago.”

  I walked into the house and up the stairs knocking first on Krista’s door. She answered in her white nightgown that came to her ankles a huge smile on her face. I relayed Max’s message to her and then told her good night. I did the same with Helen. Both seemed thrilled with the idea of meeting with the heads in order to discuss tactical planning.

  I hesitated at Rose’s room when I heard Adam’s laugh through the closed door. I felt a lurch in my heart and quickly pushed it away. We had ended what had just started and though I still wanted to give it a shot I knew that he was right, it wasn’t a good idea. Rose didn’t have the past that I did. She didn’t have her first love being held captive by a psychotic bitch. The only person she really had to save was herself.

  I sucked up my pathetic pride and knocked on the door. Adam was the one that answered. He looked at me and a softness crossed his face. Now that I knew what it meant I had to fight the urge to throw myself in his arms.

  “Is Rose decent?” I croaked my eyes locking with his.

  “Yeah.” He said softly and turned and looked over his shoulder. “Rose it’s Dawn.” He stepped back as she came to the door her eyes were still fiery and her mouth was a thin line.

  “What’s going on?” She asked me flatly. I could tell that our conversation earlier in the day was still boiling her blood.

  “Be up at six we have a tactical meeting with the heads.” I said confidently. I had to work hard to control my anger.

  “Alright. I will make sure that we are awake by then.” I wanted to scream. Did she know somehow? It was as if she was using Adam as a weapon against me. I bit bake bile and smiled instead. It was a shaky smile I could tell my mouth did not want to form.

  “Sounds good. Goodnight then.” I said turning around and taking several steps towards my own room.

  “Goodnight Dawn.” She said politely and I heard the door shut behind me. There was a squeal and another round of laughter.

  Can I make him forget me? Make him go back to the way we were before I kissed him? I thought as I pushed open my door and walking into my bedroom. Throwing on a clean pair of flannel pajama bottoms and a black singlet I pulled the folds of my blankets back.

  I can hide the memories but I cannot make him totally forget. Shawn’s voice was in my head and I looked around my room expecting him to be standing in the corner watching me.

  I just want my best friend back. Do anything you can to make this easier. I thought hoping he was still listening to me.

  I will only do this because I love you. I do not wish to meddle in the memories of humans on my own free will. Shawn said softly. This was the first time my big brother had said those words to me. This only proved that I had a family that cared enough to make sure that everything turned out according to plan.

  I love you too Shawn. Let me know when the memories are hidden. I crawled into my bed and pulled the blankets up to my chest.

  You know I can only hide his. Yours will always be there. You will never forget. He warned me.

  Do what you have to. It is my pain to hold. I thought as I closed my eyes. Goodnight dear brother.

  Goodnight my sister.