Second Chances

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Marc was beyond pissed. Pissed at this stupid mission, pissed at his stupid ex for not telling him about his daughter. He sighs and takes a deep breath, now was not the time to be getting worked up. He trains his gun on the closed doors of the known gangs hideout.

The police and him had worked tirelessly to track their position and they finally found it. Marc was more than glad to get this mission done and finished. Unfortunately he would have to stick around till Friday, making sure everything is done fully before he is able to leave. Marc readies himself as someone prepares to bust the door in. 'Let's do this.'

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Sadie woke up feeling groggy, she hardly remembers how she got to her bed in the first place. Sadie doesn't usually say anything about being sick, and this time was no different. A teacher just happened to notice Sadie's color was off and she was more pale than usual, so she sent her to the nurse. Next thing she knew, Axel was picking her up and now she was awake in her bed.

She sits up with a yawn and spots Dahlia sleeping softly near the end of her bed. Sadie smiles and tiredly steps out of bed. Her alarm read 5:28 pm, so she grabs some pajamas for a shower. The nurse had told her she had a fever, which would explain why she woke up slightly sweaty. 'It must have broke while I slept.'

She exits her room, leaving the door open for Dahlia. Sadie hears multiple voices coming from down the hall and she quickly goes into the bathroom and closes the door. 'Maybe they're Axel's team?' Sadie cleans herself off in the shower, washing her hair quickly. Drying off she jumps slightly as a knock resounds through the bathroom.

"Food is up Sadie, and we've got a few extra bodies." Sadie oks loud enough for Axel to hear through the door. She hears him leave and dresses before peaking out the door. Sadie spies a large body lounging on the couch down the hall, and another smaller one was next to it on a laptop.

Sadie slowly made her way down the hall, making sure she stayed quiet. She didn't know any of these guy's personalities, and that made her super nervous. Sadie stands at the end of the hall awkwardly, she wasn't even sure what to do or how to do it.

"Alright?" Sadie jumps and looks up in shock at Axel as he leans down against the wall in front of her. The other house occupants all turn their heads, unable to see her behind Axel. Sadie lowers her head embarrassed and scratches her cheek.

"Just nervous I guess..." Axel completely understood and pats Sadie gently on the head.

"You've nothing to worry about sweets. Everyone here is super excited to meet you, and will respect if you get too overwhelmed ok?" Sadie didn't quite understand what she did in her life to deserve such a nice care giver? She hugs Axel and walks shyly around him, leaving him pleasantly surprised. Sadie makes her way into the living room, noticing Dahlia cuddled with the big man on the end of the couch.

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Raven kept his dark eyes on the krolik as she approaches slowly. She was small and cute, much like the animal he has nicknamed her after. Like a dark little bunny. Krolik stops in front of Corey and him, shyly locking her fingers together in front of her.

"Hello malen'kiy krolik, I'm Raven." Krolik tilts her cute head in confusion as she registers his different language. Then the cutest thing in Raven's opinion happens, the malen'kiy krolik giggles quietly, covering it with her hand. Raven also laughs and softly rubs the krolik's left cheek momentarily. 'Very cute.'

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Corey was absolutely gushing over Raven interacting with Sadie. They were so cute! 'And Raven was nervous about this!?' Corey chuckles and gains their attention. Sadie's mismatched eyes remind Corey so much of Marc that he can't help but stare a little. It was also rather funny to watch them go wide at his appearance. 'She must have already met Bran.'