Hidden Truama

Alexandria

As the day continued on Shane returned and left again but this time to get supplies for the dying boy in the farm house. The rest of the group got unpacked a few yards from the stables which was pretty far from the house. Daryl came up to the main house and took the two kids from Maggie which kinda broke her heart since she was starting to really like them. As they were walking Maggie called out for Daryl to stop.

"wait there I have something for them." Maggie said as she retreated into the house.  After a few moments Maggie returned with a big blanket and pillow. "This should help keep them from getting sick. I'd hate to see such joyful children getting sick again."

Daryl only nodded before taking the comforter and pillows and walking back to the camp. He let go of the two kids and placed their blankets in their tent.

"go eat then brush your teeth and get to bed." He said as he walked off.

Mary and Peter exchanged a glance before Dale walked over with two bowls. "How far are you two in the book?"

"page 453, how old is the book?" Peter asked as he answered Dales question.

"not old at all. It came out just before this all broke out. I was lucky enough to get my hands on it."

"thank you.." Peter said as he took the bowls of food from Dale.

"how are you kids?"

"Tired to say the least." Peter said as him and Mary began to dig into their food.

    "alright then I won't keep you for long I just wanted to check in." Dale says as he begins to walk back to the RV.

"wait Dale?" Mary said as she set her bowl to the side.
"what's wrong dear?" Dale asked as he cocked his head to the side.

"is carl going to be ok?"

Dale gave the girl a sad uncertain look. "I don't know kid...Carl is a strong boy I think he'll pull through.."

Mary nods before going back to her bowl and Dale goes back to the RV. When the two are finished they go to their tent to sleep.
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The next morning they wake to Daryl unzipping the tent. "Get up you two we got chores for you two to do." Mary and Peter roll out of bed and take turns getting dressed before going and starting chores.

"looks like you to are with me today!" Carol said with a smile.

"you don't look mad that we're with you.." Mary said quietly. Carol looked at the kids with a sad smile.

"I'm sorry I took my anger out on you two. I was upset with Sophia being missing and all.."

"you're not uncomfortable with us being.. 'gifted'.." Peter asked with an annoyed look.

"i fell like most of us were just scared... we've never seen a living creature with powers like you guys. I understand you might not have wanted them and I'm sorry for my ignorance..." Peter looks at Mary who was looking at Carol with an unsure look on her face.

Mary didn't know if Carol was being genuine or if she just wanted to get on the side of the kids with 'super powers'. When her eyes met with Peters they both decided to stay distant but act forgiving. The two kids smiled at Carol and went to help with Chores. Through out the day Dale would stop by and talk with the kids and as noon slipped into night Shane came over to the camp with a new look.

"Hey Uncle Shane.." Mary said with a smile. Shane walked over and sat next to her as Carol began to pass out food.

"everyone thank our Chiefs for the night Peter and Mary cooked this themselves." Carol said.