|| Burn Marks ||

Ocean Eyes

We all have that love-hate relationship with our siblings. The fact that they annoy us every second of the day or that they never leave us alone, or the fact when you ask them to close the door they close it only to leave it an inch open. Having many fight with them, auguring over who's shirt it is or "if you don't do this for me, I will tell mom how you snuck out of the house last week." Little things that don't really matter in life but make memories.
But if even a hair had been pricked from their head, all hell would break loose. They mean the world to you even though it may not seem like it. Nobody is allowed to mess with them except you.
And that's what exactly happened. Someone kidnapped your sister, and even though your father protested, you still went after her. She was your other half. She kept you grounded, and you would go to the ends of the earth for her. And you did. You just didn't expect to end up in a remote part of Spain where left and right, people were trying to kill you.

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"ASHLEY GRAHAM!!" You yelled at the top of your lungs. A slight burning tickling your throat. You took quick steps towards the stairs through the gate that was open, only to shut behind you. "Not getting out this way." You sighed and took the stairs two at a time before coming up to a few doors. "Ashley?!?"  You called out again before hearing a small thud from the far room. You slowly opened the door and took a step in. "Ashley?" You questioned, looking around the room. A war cry was heard behind you, making you quickly turn around a catch, whatever you were about to be hit with. "Really? This is how you treat your sister as she has come to save you." You spoke, giving her a smirk. "(Y/n)!" Ashley sighed in relief, dropping the old lamp. She wrapped her arms around you, hugging you tightly.  You smiled and hugged her back. "Oh, I'm so glad you're okay." You stated and soon pulled back after a moment to look her over. "Okay, let's find a way out of here." You spoke as your eyes scanned the room. That was until a loud noise was made outside the door. Your attention went towards the door instantly.  "Ashley, go over there." You said pointing to an opening that led down a small hall and to a wall of windows. You kept your eyes on the door then to Ashley as you slipped down the hall and to the windows. You kept your gun pointed hearing the door open. Then you heard footsteps. Slowly getting closer and closer. "Ashley, stay behind me." You spoke in a low tone. The minute the figure stepped into the open, you fired a bullet. It lodged itself into the wood beam just beside them. "Don't take another step, or you get the next one between the eyes." You stated clearly, your voice low and stern. At this point, they had a gun pointed at you, and now, your eyes looked over them. You seen it as a person but not like the villagers around. Your eyes moved to his face. That hair. You lowered your gun slightly, and that's when you saw his face. Those beautiful blue eyes. It was in that moment time stopped for a moment so it could replay every cherished moment you had with him. That amazing night you two shared at home with him. His smooth skin. The way his fingers touched you, making shivers run down your spine, making you arch your back. The soft glow of his face under the white sheet. The build-up of butterflies in your stomach every time he looked at you and gave you that cheeky smirk. 
The very way his lips felt against yours, your skin, your body.
His gun lowered as he looked at you. It was like, in that exact moment, you both had the same thought. You holstered your gun, your eyes lingering on him before you turned away. "Let's go, Ashley." You didn't say a word to him. You placed a hand on Ashleys back to move her along. "Y/n." His voice spoke. You almost broke right there and then. You stopped in place but didn't dare turn around. You pursed your lips as you pulled yourself together and then turned to face him. "I've been sent here on the presidents orders to come get Ashley." He stated. After six years. That's all he has to say. Maybe it was because Ashley was here. "Well, you can go back and tell him that his other daughter has it all under control." You spoke with just a hint of venom in your tone. Leon let out a small scoff. "Not gonna happen." He states sternly. You sigh hard before Ashley speaks up. "What is that? Over there?" You quickly move to the window where she was standing, looking out over the church cemetery.  Your eyes went to the bright light of torches that the villagers were carrying. You sighed in frustration before all three of you grabbed your heads in pain.

PURSUE THEM

THE LOST LAMBS ARE ESCAPING

DELIVER UNTO THEM...

SALVATION

The ringing in your ears had stopped, and the pain went away quickly. You looked to Ashley then to Leon, briefly before back to Ashley again. You make Ashley stand out of view of the window before doing the same for yourself behind pillars that were separating the windows from each other. You thought for a moment, not sure how to take action. "What do we do?" Ashley's voice was slightly trembling. You looked to her. Before Leon started to speak. "Your father trusts me -" He started before you cut him off. "Oh, don't give her that speech. "Your father trusts me, so i need you to trust me too." That's a load of bullshit. You and i both know that." You stated before looking to Ashley. "Everything is gonna be okay. You just need to stay close and listen to me, and we will make it out of here. It'll be a piece of cake." You gave her a reassuring smile. She nodded, and that's when the door to the church opened. The villagers walked in, chanting in Spanish. The same thing over and over again. You crouch down and bring Ashley with you, so the two of you wouldn't be spotted. Leon did the same, but in all honesty, you didn't care what he did. "Okay, let's get out of here." You whispered, your voice low. You stayed crouched as you moved your way around, finding Ashley's phone on the ground. "Seriously? I just bought you this!" You said, looking to her, where she only mouth a sorry to you as you shook your head. You moved your way to a wall and sighed, looking up to see a gap. You look to Leon and nod your head for him to come over. "I'm gonna boost you up. Check it out, and then I'll send Ashley." You state. "So now you trust me?" He asks sarcastically. "No, might as well make you useful, though." You stated as you lean against the wall in a wall sit and interlock your fingers. "Alright." He places his boot in your hands, and you boost him up to where he doesn't need to really pull himself over. You see him disappear for a moment. "So, I'm assuming you know him?" Ashley speaks up, looking to you. You look at her as she gives you a smirk. "Yes, i do know him, but that is none of your business." You stated. "Aww, come on." She sighs. "Not now, Ashley, we need to get you out of here first."  You speak as Leon now appears. "All clear." He looks at Ashley and then to you. You walk over to the wall and crouch down so Ashley can get up. Once she stands on you, you stand up straight and jump a little, giving her a boost so she can get up, Leon grabbing her. Leon leans down, reaching out his hand. You shake your head. "I got it." You state, backing up slightly before running and jumping, pushing up from the wall. You grab the ledge and pull yourself up. You brush, pass Leon, and walk with Ashley down the narrow hallway. "What do we do? There's no way out." She states as you enter a room, most likely the attic. "Remember Ashley, no matter what, there is always a way out." You state again, looking to her as she nods. You walk over to a window seeing a balcony. "Ladies first." You state as you look to Leon with a smirk on your face. He steps up on the window, sill looking down. He looks at you for a brief moment before jumping down. "Alright, Ashley." You sigh. "No way." She shakes her head. " It's okay, he'll catch you." She looks at you, concern in her eyes. "Ok, look, i might not like him at the moment, but i swear, he will catch you. I promise. He's got you." You reassure her, and she steps up onto the window sill. She takes a breath as she moves her legs over the edge. She looks back to you, and you nod. She looks down to Leon before pushing herself off, letting out a slight yelp. You look down seeing Leon catch her, and you sigh in relief. Leon sets her down and looks up to you. You stand up on the window sill and easily jump down as well landing on your feet. You look at Leon and then back to Ashley, walking over to her. You then jump down from the ledge and walk forward to check out the area. You look back, seeing Leon and Ashley now down. "Roost. I've secured Baby Eagle." You hear Leon say. You turn to him, seeing his hand on his earpiece. "Affirmative." He states while walking alongside you. "Copy that. Also, Blue Jay has also been retrieved." He states into the mic. "Copy." Your focus moves to Ashley. "It's dangerous, so stay close, okay?" Your voice soft so you don't alarm her. You make your way to a cabinet that had fallen in front of the path, pushing it over. "Want help?" Leon asks, looking to you. "I got it." You say sternly as the cabinet is up and not blocking the path. You turn and walk now back at the front of the church. You quickly crouch down in front of a rock as two villagers walk into the church. You take your gun and load it, making sure that you are topped up. "Okay, Ashley, listen to me and listen very closely. You do everything i say. Everything. The same goes for Leon. You do what he tells you to do. We say give us space, you do so. We tell you to stick close. You better be tripping on our feet, okay?" You state looking at her. "We tell you to run, you run, no questions, you just do it." You tell her looking at her eyes. She nods, "Okay." She sighs, and you nod your head. "Good." Then your eyes turn to his. His piercing blue eyes. His Ocean eyes. "You ready? Cause this isn't gonna be a walk in the park." You tell him. "Funny, hearing that from you, when I'm the one who told you that." He smirks. "Yeah, well, a lot has changed."