Run **unedited**

Chapter 14

I had no idea what i was going to say to them, none what so ever, but was i going to let that stop me from opening my big mouth? Nope.

I walked through the streets of Baywatch not even really thinking of anything other than the look of pure anger on alissa's face as she had spewed her venom at me. I couldnt get her words out my head, or the pain and anguish in her eyes. I knew she didnt mean it, if she had been thinking with a clear head i know she would of never have said what she did. To be honest though, she was right, this was all my fault. If i had of just bit my tongue and not rejected jasper, if i would of just thought things through properly then martha and jane might still be alive. At the same time i also knew that i was right in saying they probably would have died anyways, there is a good chance we all will.

Wow, ok, that was some serious morbid thinking there. I shook my head to clear my thoughts as i neared the town hall. I needed to focus on the task at hand. Ok, wait, what was the task? Oh yeah! To find someone clear headed enough to actually hear me out in trying to stop all of this from happening.

As i climbed the steps to the town hall front doors i tried to remember anything from history class that could tell me which member of the high council would be best to talk to, to be honest i couldnt remember shit. Well i guess im just going to have to wing it.

I let out a huge, exasperated sigh and pushed through the front door and walked inside the town hall. I started scanning the faces milling about, hoping to see a member of the council alone so that i could have a one on one conversation with one of them without having to face the whole group.

I was lost searching the ground and didnt see the person standing infront of me until i ran straight into them.
"Shit! I am so sorry!" i said, looking up into a familiar face. ]

She shook her head, "its ok, miss. Reeves" she gave me a gentle smile.

"Wait your a member of the high council, arent you? Elder.." i trailed off trying to search for name that just wasnt in my head.

"Elder Hart, miss. Reeves" Elder Hart said, that small smile still playing on her lips.

"I am so sorry, Elder Hart, i was lost in thought and just didnt see you" i admitted, hanging my head slightly, embarrassed that i had just run into one of our most revered elders.

Elder Hart was a short stout woman about seventy, with gray hair that was wrapped up in a tight bun at the nape of her neck, and dark chocolate colored eyes that seemed to be able to see into your soul. She had a cane in her hand, barely visible under her blue cloak, and was leaning on it heavily.

"Its ok, my dear, may i ask who you were looking for?"

I gulped, "well actually, i was looking for you. Well not you specifically, but one of the elders to talk to." i sighed, "i need some council about what is going on right now and everyone i know is to emotionally involved, so i figured the next best thing would be to ask one of you for help in talking some sense into everyone" ok i might be rambling a bit, reel it in kari.

Elder Hart simply smiled wider at me, "well you found one of us, why dont we go find some where to sit, these old knees cant take standing for to long" i nodded and helped lead her over to bench in a quieter section of the building.

She groaned as she sat down, and then patted the spot beside her. I sat and put my hands in my lap, waiting for permission to speak, as was customary.

Once she was settles, her cane propped against the wall beside us, Elder Hart turned to face me, she took one of my hands in hers. "Go ahead, dear"

I stared down at her hand on mine, her fingers were cold and obviously brittle with arthritis, but still her grip was strong and sure. "Where should i start?" i asked, more to myself then the elder.