Find Your Anchor - Part 1

10. The Flare, (The)Crank, and (The)WICKED

I imitated <The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe>, The Chronicles of Narnia...

Newt and Sonya, McCall house, 7:00 am

Newt and Sonya finally arrived at the McCall house after their long run. While on the way, they spotted a house which had a car parked, but no lights coming out from the window. It was peculiar, because it was 7 in the morning. They should be awake, and the light should be on. At least, on Newt's level. Such lazy animals.

Sonya ranged the doorbell. 

The door opened, and Issac Lahey stood in the doorstead, yawning and rubbing his eyes in his pajamas. Then he spotted his younger brother and sister. His eyes got bigger.

"Ja...Newt! Sonya! What are you doing here?"

"For the family visit...?" Sonya said.

Issac blinked. Then the statement melted into him completely. "Ah, yes of course. Come on in. Scott's sleeping."

"Sleeping?" Newt wrinkled his nose. As he said, such lazy animals.

"Newt, it's 7 in the morning. And it's Sunday. You two are extraordinary. Don't look at me like that!" Issac throwed his hands up into the air when Sonya raised her eyebrow.

Newt, Sonya and Issac sat at the sofa. They stared at each other for a long time. It was awkward, I tell you, it was awkward even for Newt who saw Tommy making a deal with Larence and Jorge. 

"So... how's life?" 

"We're alive, healthy, not starving, so I guess it's fine." Newt answered. Sonya nodded beside him. They sat close, because it was only thing they had in this house. 

"Oh, is that a pack thing?" Issac asked curiosly. "Malia's sister, I think her name was Brenda..." When Newt didn't object, he continued. "I mean, when I talked to her, how's life, she replied the same."

The two New Glader smiled at each other. If he's talking about the New Glader Slang, it was definitely a 'pack' thing. 

"I'll just ask one question. Did she said something about 'shank' or 'shuck'?" 

Issac considered for a moment. "Yes, she did. It was funny hearing it." 

Sonya burst into laughter, and Newt followed her example when he saw his older brother's confused face. ("Well, I'm glad that you two are finally laughing...")

After the laughter died, Issac cleared his throat. "And about the training..." 

Newt perked his ears. He did wanted to practice his werewolf skills. Newt was not surprised when he heard the news. He only wished it would have come out more faster, because if it did, the whole group would have fought more easier. And Tommy would have not been shot.

"And we decided you should train together. It's on 2 o'clock today. It's 8 o'clock now, so we will wait." Issac yawned again. "I'll make you a quick breakfast, and you can watch TV. You know how to control it, right?" When they nodded, he trotted to the kitchen. "Good. And I'll get some sleep." (Newt rolled his eyes)

Minho, Yukimura house, 6:50 am

Minho ran because he felt angry. Running always helped to get him relaxed. He ran all the way to Yukimura house, without catching a break. He skidded to a halt in front of the front door, and knocked. 

"Who's there... Hiro?" Ken Yukimura, Minho's supposed father opened the door.

"It's Minho." The Korean said curtly, and brushed past his father. "I'm here to spend the family-time. Why, your wife said we needed to. Once a week."