Accidental Crier

Gypsy in the Wind

Its as though the compound got smaller, Huck resorts to staying in his and Sabastian's room.

Jesper and Tu battle on behalf of the Criers, all the while searching for Jesper' little girl Maddie.

Lincoln Ehrenreich, Paulo's brother is care taken by some hired trusted help within the compound. Ria now takes care of the finances, while Molly keeps her place in BRODIE. Cara believes something has to be done to find me and Fox and that's gracious, cause I didn't think she cared anymore. I was wrong, she always cared!

Huck looks up as his door is knocked upon.

No one goes to his side after he basically destroyed the main room after Sabastian disappeared. The Criers had been divided, the city continues to fall and Huck loses his man yet again. Tu and Jesper are there for him, but now with all the loss, everyone has something to fight deeper for. The family dynamic changed in the compound, but these folks didn't see it for as brilliant as it was- well not quite YET.

Jedson opens the door as Huck replies to the knock.

            "Hey Twain, listen man I want to thank you for allowing us here. I am so sorry the professor is gone, but I know that my brother will do everything he can to protect him. Its just who Greg is. Thanks man. I also brought this. (Jed hands him the newspaper) Jesse Sorenson dead?! Apparently there is a new Dahlia in town, and he's searching for his brother Marco. Great man, just great! Listen Twain, the Criers may be separated and you got a house full of new people. But ill tell ya what you got man, people who are so very grateful for you!"

Something in the innocence of Jed and how he could relate to his new found friend, awoke Huck. Not fully but it did cause a stir.

I can remember this day vividly. The cell I was kept in was compact, the light was barely visible from the window I could not reach. I had already denied myself the food they continued to force me to try and eat. It had to be night, because I could hear the stir of the people moving towards what could only be described as an evening event that happened each night at the same time. Suddenly, the lock on the cell twisted and jolted. I wasn't ready for another dose of whatever they're trying to do to me. It was Fox!

            "Kid, I knew it. I knew you had to be down here. Fox, what the fuck? Can we get out of here? No, not yet. But I wanted to let you know I knew you were here. So what now? You're gonna have to get us some help kid. What, why what about you? They keep injecting me with this serum, and from what I can remember it will erase my memories. The whole point of the Saviors is that they become committed via any means to perform certain tasks. Xavier has wanted me back for a long time kid. Listen, I'm being kept at the end of the hall, but I am weak and they assume I have already conformed. I need you to start eating, and then get yourself to the mess hall. Why?? I can see that Xavier has recruited someone of very high importance, and I can bet people will be looking for him. Who? Dawson Bartolozzi, get to him and stop whatever they're doing to him. Together you two can get out of here and back to the Criers. Fox, I wont leave you here. Just save yourself kid, Xavier has wanted me for a long time. Im better off forgotten."

In minutes Fox was gone, he left me with the key. But he scared me, as this isn't the Fox I knew. The night went dark, and the next day I awoke and chose to eat. The food was plain, with a zinc like taste. Fox was right, the councilor began to bring me out of the cell. I walked past the other cells, and there was an empty one on the end. It had to have been Fox's, they'd already taken him. I hid the key in my underpants. Then I seen him, I knew it was Dawson because I recognized him from the magazines. I really think this is the same guy Molly was searching for. Obviously I found out later it is.

Dawson sat there completely docile. His black Italian hair shuffled to the side. His food being fed to him, these two councilors stuck next to his side even holding his hands. The guy was completely reliant on them. Then as lunch was ending, I got to meet the infamous Charleston Xavier. He came into the mess hall to announce the uprising would happen tonight, and everyone would be welcome to watch as the new Saviors took stride on their new missions. All I could think, was fuck what is gonna happen next?

                                                         Jade watches from a far, as the dirt is being placed on the open grave which hosts Jesse Sorenson. Jesper appears behind her unexpectedly, startling her. Jade tries to leave, but Jesper grabs her hand. "Please don't leave Jade. Where is my daughter? I have been keeping a low profile and you know it. I know. She's safe Jesper, I have her in the cabin. Thank god! When you gonna let up on this rouse? Ill let up when they begin to fight one another and if they each think they are fighting for the Stokes prize they'll be distracted. How you holding up? I'm fine, were fine. What do you make of all this (pointing out toward the funeral) I think someone is trying to play us, as we play them. And this Dahlia? He's something, Ive been watching and he certainly is no joker. Penny came to me, she and Mason are making good head waves but they do fear him and his unanticipated next move. Tell them to be cool, we have to find everyone before we can act.

Well he is searching for his brother and I believe his brother is also connected to Sabastian, I think they're out there together to be honest. Interesting. Jesper, I have to go. (He doesn't release her arm, but instead pulls her in for a long passionate kiss) Thank you Jade. For killing your brother, or for keeping your daughter safe? Good bye Jesper."

Winnie Winslow the caretaker opens the compound door and there stands a woman with two small children.

"Can I help you mam? Yes, I think you can I am here to see Sabastian Leeds! I am sorry mam, but...

            (Twain comes down the staircase and asks Winnie to let the woman in)

Why, are you here looking for Sabastian? Sorry, I just drove and drove until I reached the ports. The boat took me here, and this has to be where he is. Sabastian? No Adam Rossi! Why? Listen I know things, and what I know is this city is led by the Criers namely Sabastian Leeds and I think he and Adam will be in danger. I believe ( wiping the rain water off little Joey) that he came here or close to here in search for something for Olivia Orthonos. (Tu comes in and assists with helping her)

Sorry for my friend here, can we get you some coffee some warmth (hinting at Huck to be more courteous) Shit, I am sorry please come in Ms..... Omenga- April Omenga.

(Remembering the story of Peck'sniffs and Fox' torture, Huck knew that Adam would be someone he would want on his side, he believes in that moment that yep Sabastian has help out there and the trouble is finding its way right back to the Criers!)

            Tu, I think something worse is happening here. April, how'd you find this compound? This Alderman sent me from the docks, he seemed a little familiar with you all here in the woods. Austin knows where we are?  Listen April that man, is not someone you can trust. (April turns and pulls a gun from her purse) Oh believe me, I don't get fucked with. (She puts the gun away after shocking them) I can see either you're both easily manipulated or you believe me when I say I am seeking Adam.

Oh we believe you, and now we also kind of fear you. I am Adam's Ex, I've seen some shit. So where is he? That's just it, we don't know. But, (Huck continues) knowing you're here and Austin sent you means Adam is more than likely somewhere with Sabastian. What does that mean? It means that this war in this city got a whole lot worse with you arriving I'm thinking!"

Huck wasn't wrong, Austin takes a seat next to his guest Olivia. He passes her a martini, and asks what the next plan is? Olivia states well, when we inform Renegade of April's arrival he will either ditch the twins and head to save her and his kids or he is truly done with the Bartolozzi clan and is ready to take on real business with us! Its time to play a little. Well, you've come to the right place my dear, can I offer you a room at the Chalet?"

Winking at her soon to be next victim in the Alderman, Olivia accepts. Olivia Orthonos has been a gypsy in the wind for years, she is not to be trusted and now that she has returned to Ledges spells doom for everyone involved.