1x1 RP (moonfreak & ♫♪Sil£nτ•Sympaτhy♪♫)

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"All is lost... Hope remains..."

" No problem, I wouldn't mind helping someone who asks."

I smiled softly, trying to think for a moment while not seeming distracted. his look when I said we should do it again, was priceless. I would never have thought I'd seen such a face on Lukas ever. I doubt if I told anyone, especially the girls, his sisters in particular, they wouldn't believe me.

"And I think I might be able to find some more girls. There have been a few that's been practicing with me."

I couldn't help but grin a little more at the talk of my training. I don't know why but it was the only thing I truely loved. Well besides Sunny. Sunny is the only thing I have to remind me of my parents. My little memory of what used to be. There's no way I wouldn't love Sunny.

"Well, anyways, have a nice rest! You need it!"

And with that, I gave a short wave before trning and heading back to my own room. Lukas was in need of a nice and quiet rest... Maybe I should go ahead and head to the roof... the random thought appeared in my mind and I quickly turned to the staircase heading to the outdoor play room. It was actually a perfect moment to do some training, since most of the kids were asleep on inside. I had more concencration now, just what I needed.

[Lacuna]

| Lukas |

Ash is definitely a spitfire, Lukas thought as he climbed the stairs back to his room. He was tired, that was true, but all the talk of mattresses made him loathe to sleep in his sleeping bag. Careful not to wake his sisters, he grabbed a notebook and a pen off the floor, starting to detail a plan for the raid on the mattress store.

It was two blocks away, but those two blocks seemed like miles when you were carrying heavy mattresses. He counted carefully, figuring that there were thirteen boys who were capable and trusted enough for the mission. He wrote down Girls: ?, knowing for sure of only Ash helping. He would have to ask her who else was up to the job. He didn't know the girls very well, though they were always nice to his sisters. Lukas was trying to figure out how many mattresses they would need when he drifted off to sleep sitting against the wall, the notebook and the pen falling into his lap.

He dreamed of fresh breakfast, especially bacon, and sleeping much more comfortably. Ash also invaded his dreams, smiling and laughing. He chased after her, but didn't catch her.

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Ha... haa... haa...

The sound of heavy breathing was ringing in my ears, along with the rapid thudding of a heart. A thick wetness was running down my back and forehead. I could feel that my legs were about ready to give out, but why? Was I runnning? What was I running for? All I could see was a light ahead of me. But every time I got closer to that light it would just get farther, and farther away...

"Haahaahaa!" My heavy breathing seemed to be the only thing filling the silence as I sat straight up, my back peeling off the couch as my hair stuck to my forehead. For some reason my eyes seemed to dart all over the room, first the dark corners, then the bay windows, before finally settling on Felix, sleeping just across from me. Trust me, he gave me a start, but once I realized it was him, I gave a sigh of relief, my shoulders slouching as I wiped the sweat off my forehead. What's he doing here? I asked myself as I slowly got up, leaning over Felix as I tried to get a better look at him.

For a guy, he sure had a baby face and unconciously I poked his cheek, causing a slight groan of discomort as he swifted in his sleep. Quickly I backed away and waited silently, frozen for him to return to his sleeping state. Once I was postive he was back in lala land, I quickly tip-toed over to the bathroom, lighting one of the candles wih a match andusing it's soft glow to look in the mirror. Just one glance and I knew I needed to take a bath, or something. Maybe later I can take the kids to the river, I'm pretty sure that would be a treat for everyone. A childish grin appeared in the mirror, and I realized that it was coming from me, I was starting to get attached to the little munchkins.

I gave a soft sigh as I splashed my face with some water, trying to fully awaken myself. It was only about an hour until sun up, and I wanted to get everyone rounded up as soon as possible, along with leaving a few here to watch over the Base. But it seemed like that no matter how busy I was trying to keep myself, that dream, or more like nightmare, was haunting me. And for what I didn't know. My eyes began to grow foggy as my face scruched up in concentration as I tried to understand that dream...

[Lacuna]

| Felix |

Felix didn't dream of anything, or at least not anything that he would remember. As he woke he simply opened his eyes, strangely calm, but jumped from his chair when he realized that Bow was no longer on the couch in front of him, and that she must have seen him there, staring at her as she slept. I'm a creeper, he thought self piteously, looking around the room for Bow, but he didn't see anyone. It was almost dawn, light creeping through the windows. He had lost track of time recently, but this grounded him in reality.

Bow must be up, Felix thought, noting that the door to her room was open and she was nowhere to be found. He brushed the greasy hair back from his face with a slightly disgusted expression. "Ew," he whispered. "I need a shower." Of course, however, there were no showers anymore. Felix wrinkled his nose at the thought, but knew that he would be bathing in a river soon.

"Hey, Bow!" he called as he got up, a little stiff from sleeping in the chair. His clothes were also a little smelly, and a lot wrinkly. He'd have to wash something to wear, as all his clothes were in various states of filth. Bow was nowhere to be found immediately, and Felix was considering going downstairs to look for her, but that didn't feel right to him. He straightened his shirt the best he could and called again, more questioning, "Bow?" For some reason he was sure that she was still upstairs, despite her lack of response. He didn't know why, but before he headed for the stairs he said, "Okay, I'll leave you alone then..."

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"All is lost... Hope remains..."

"Ash?"

Two soft voices spoke my name together, grabbing my attention as I turned to find two small little girls that I recognized easily. I stopped what I was doing, sitting down right where I was and patted the two spots next to me. As I gave a soft smile, showing the two I was done.

"Why are you two up?"

I asked curiously as they both sat down on either side of me. I know it was about time everyone was begining to wake up, but I was certainly surprised to see these two up and about.

"We woke up and we couldn't sleep... And we didn't want to bother our brother."

The oldest said as the younger one nodded her head. But it was understandable. I knew how much they cared for their brother and how much he cared for them.

"Well, you should sometimes, I bet he misses you guys."

I smiled, wondering when the last time Lukas spent some alone time with his sisters. Usually the older girls were watching them, even me sometimes. It's been awhile since I'd seen them with eachother, well besides when they return to sleep.

"C'mon, why don't we wake him up all together? Besides, he still needs to plan for something later. But I think he should spend some well needed time with you guys."

I smiled as I stood and stretched, wondering how much time I had even spent up here. Glancing up, I saw that the sun was barely peeking over the horizon. I had really lost track of time, but whatever, most people were probably just getting up, and the guards were switching.

"Come on!"

I grinned leading the way with the two smaller girls following behind. Tip-toeing around many of the sleeping bodies, we finally made our way to their room, opening the door only to find Lukas sitting aganist the wall, sleeping. I surpressed a soft chuckle as I neared closer to him noticing the pen and notebook. He must've stayed up later last night... I thought as I kneeled down and started to gently shake him awake.

"Lukas... wake up, Lukas."

I whispered with Gabrielle and Joanna next to me, watching their brother closely.

"Lukas."

(Sorry, this is a fail of a post... but I tried. ^-^)

[Lacuna]

| Lukas |

"Lukas..." someone whispered in his ear, and his eyes flicked open, staring up at Ash, who was flanked by his very excited looking younger sisters. Lukas groaned slightly, not being the biggest morning person, but tried his best for the girls. His back was in knots and the notebook was still in his lap. I wish I had a mattress right now, he thought to himself.

"Yeah?" he responded, his voice sleep muddled. "What are you three doing up? All of you should be sleeping, not to mention me."

"We couldn't sleep!" Joanna said.

"And Ash says you should play with us!" Gabrielle added. Despite the early hour and his need for more rest, Lukas was always happy to see his sisters. Their words made him feel guilty, though, and he looked up at Ash, seeing that she knew he hadn't been paying as much attention to his sisters as he should have.

"Okay," he told them, trying to sound as cheery as possible. He got to his feet and stretched, the bones in his spine crackling. "What do you want to play?" he asked them.

"Hide and seek! Hide and seek!" they chanted in unison, bouncing up and down.

Lukas looked at Ash, and a sly grin spread across his face. "I think Ash should play too," he told the young girls. "I'll count first." Before he could start the two dashed off, leaving him alone with Ash.

((It's a fine post. (: I like how you included his sisters. I picked hide and seek because my boyfriend's little brother has been making me play all week!))

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My heart was still beating furiously, as if I was being chased by an invisible monster, something that was haunting me for some reason. I could still feel the fear with every shiver. BUt the one question was why couldn't I remember anything. Waht was it I was so afraid of...? Should I even want to know if my mind was surpressing it? Well, all that I knew, was now I was truely in fear, unsure what was going to happen....

"Bow! Bow?"

My name being called caught my attention, I quickly blew the candle out and poked my head out the slightly ajar door to find Felix no longer in his seat. Glancing around I spotted him just closing the door. Wonder when he woke up... I thought as I quickly shut the bathroom door.

"Ah! Sorry! I... was distracted!"

I called out, hoping he heard me as I quickly grabbed a jacket. I was really becoming a bad role model for a leader, being distracted from my duties. Hopefully he wasn't mad that I had 'technically' ignored him. Hopefully...

(Yup, thought it was about time we used them. c: I miss that game! I haven't played it forever, since I don't know any little kids that like old fashioned games and not videogames... *sigh* Sad when we lose the younger generation to electronics.)

[Lacuna]

| Felix |

"I knew you were here!" Felix burst out when Bow responded, coming back into the room. However, he immediately became embarrassed when he realized it had been a dumb thing to say. He was wallowing in self-pity for his social ineptness when she appeared, pulling on a jacket. He forgot all the terrible things he had been thinking about himself when he remembered the bandages he had seen on her bathroom floor, and when he saw the expression on her face he became even more worried. She had put on a happy face, but there was something off about her expression.

"Are you okay?" he asked, looking at her curiously, trying to figure out what he was seeing. His eyes drifted down to her body, where the bandages would have been, but he flicked them back up when he realized that she might think he was looking at something other than her wounds. "Sorry," he whispered, blushing. He couldn't hold the eye contact long, and quickly stared back down at his shoes.

((Fail post is a fail, sorry. I feel old when you say "younger generation." What does that make me? XD))

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"All is lost... Hope remains..."

"E-eh? B-but, I don't think I should!"

That completely caught me off guard, but apparently my words went unheard as the girls ran off without me, leaving me alone with Lukas. With a sigh I gave a soft smile before getting up and brushing off my pants.

"I guess I have no choice, right?"

I asked with a laugh before I gave a short wave, then ran off, just like the girls. I suppose I had to find a place o hide, but I hadn't played this game in a long time... I think the last time was with my 5 year old cousins...

Glancing around I spotted Gabrielle and Joanna hiding in a small place. If only I could be small like them, I could fit in so many places... but I guess a closet would do. Qucikly I found the nearest closet and stuffed myself in it, closing the door silently as I sat near the back of the empty thing. Hopefully he would end counting soon. But this was actually perfect time to rest.

As I leaned against the the wall, resting my head, Sunnny appeared and crawling into the lap. I had my knees pulled up and my arms wrapped around them so he wouldn't fall as I let my eyes close for a bit. I honestly hadn't gotten much sleep, and thought it was my turn. Just a little nap until the game was over, so I would be well rested for the raid. Just a little nap... I thought as I soon began to sleep into the dream realm.

(Lol, I meant the younger younger generation of 5 and 6 and 7 year olds. ^-^)

[Lacuna]

| Lukas |

Lukas counted to fifty and went looking for his sisters and Ash. He found the young girls quickly, but pretended not to, calling, "Where could Gabrielle and Joanna be? They're very tricky!" into the air. It seemed that almost everyone was downstairs or on the roof, so he didn't see anyone else as he searched. Finally he "found" his sisters, laughing with them as they tumbled out of their hiding place.

"Again! Again!" they squealed, but Lukas just smiled tiredly.

"Why don't you guys go see what's for breakfast?" he asked them. "I still have to find Ash!" He chased them down the hall playfully, and they giggled all the way down the stairs. Lukas assumed that Ash hadn't really gone to hide, and was probably in her room or on the roof. A quick search of the the floor he was on revealed nothing, and she didn't respond when he called her name.

She must just be upstairs, he concluded, and went up to the roof. There were a few people hanging around, but none of them had seen her. When he went back downstairs, she wasn't in her room either. "Weird," he said aloud, "maybe she really did hide..."

He was climbing the stairs again when a boy of about ten came running up to him. "Lukas!" he yelled, and Lukas thought quickly, remembering his name in the nick of time.

"What is it Sam?" he asked, pausing with his feet on two different steps.

"Dave stole my truck! Tell him to give it back!" while the boy was complaining, Dave himself appeared, holding the truck and looking sneaky.

"Hey, there," Lukas said, "I know you guys can share. Why don't you go play together?" his voice was tired, and the boys seemed to realize that he didn't want to be bothered, though they still looked angry at each other. They ran off, fighting in whispers, and Lukas sighed to himself. Sometimes all the responsibility was too much for even him. He reached his floor and began searching for Ash again, envious that she didn't have to worry about nearly as much as he did. That's not fair,he reprimanded himself, Ash didn't sign up for this nearly as much as I did.

Eventually, Lukas found her hiding in a closet, asleep. There was a slight smile on her face as she dreamed, and her ferret had curled up in her lap. Despite Lukas' dislike of anything furry, he had to admit that he wasn't against sleeping in a closet, where no one would find him. Besides, it was a relatively large closet, and Ash probably wouldn't be disturbed by him a few feet away in the corner... he dismissed the idea as creepy, but figured he probably shouldn't leave her there. "Hey, Ash," he whispered, shaking her shoulder gently.

((That was a little long and terribly rambling. I apologize.))