Spark of Flint

Chapter 9

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Janet's P.O.V.

Rusty goes to lay down in the living room on the dog bed. Grandma Mari came in with a strange woman. Instead of the little girl there is Silver. I never see Lila and Silver in the same room. Always one or other.

"Where did Lila go?" I ask.

"Nearby, she went to go play. I do need you to call your mother. We are heading up north. We have a lot to talk about." said Grandma Mari.

She starts going around the kitchen and gathering some bags. She is fast in a hurry.

"What is going on? What about Rusty? Was that man really my mother's twin? Why do we have to go up north to the cabin? And who is she?" I asked each question at a rapid speed not missing a beat.

Why are we leaving and for how long? Was that man really my uncle? What is going on?

"I am Scarlett. Your grandma was my private tutor when I was younger. I recognize that man, he and his family are very very dangerous." informs Scarlett.

"Grandma" I said. 

I try to get some information from her, not meaning to ignore Scarlett. But Grandma Mari is still moving fast.

"Have you found anyone else that has had the dream? Start packing everyone's things, we are leaving tonight. We have to pack only your most valuable and favorite things--" says Grandma Mari.

"Grandma! What is going on?!?!" I yell.

I am frustrated with her not answering my questions. She stops and looks at me. Her eyes demand that I call my mother then soften at seeing how I am. She must remember my anxiety right now.

"I know you are scared and confused, right now. As Scarlett said, his family is very dangerous. As soon as tomorrow morning they will be barging in this house and taking you, Kaiden and your mother back to their home. They won't be nice about it and will not be to you. That is all I can say for now. So, please call your mother and your brother and get them here." she says in a calm and reassuring voice. 

I feel better knowing why we are packing. I recall what she asked me before telling me to pack.

"Kaiden told me this morning over the phone that he found that artist and that she dreams the same one we do, at the same time like us twins. She is even the same age as us. It is strange that we had the dream 2 nights in a row." I said.

"She will need to come with us as well. It is not safe for her either." said Grandma Mari.

"That might be a problem. Why would she go anywhere with complete strangers?" I reason.

Scarlett speaks up,"I met your brother last night. I know the brother of the artist and he is the guardian of her. It won't be a problem to get her to meet us up there. Kaiden is the reason I got to reconnect my teacher. So, I want to help you guys."

She hesitates, like debating whether or not to say something.

"Teacher, My master started to have these dreams 11 years ago. I will let him know to come also."

"If he tries to punish you for it, I will give him one of my famous ass whoopings." replies Grandma.

The dogs whimper. Me and Scarlett make eye contact then shiver. Looks like we both have our butts taken for a beating. 

Scarlett quickly leaves after that to make the call. I leave to go pack then all the dogs follow me. We all started to have the same dream 11 years ago. Yup, it's all connected. I am convinced now. With that I call mom and tell her the short version of everything. All I get from her is "Okay, I am on my way soon."

Mom's boss is actually Grandma's friend. That is how she got the job in the first place. I call my brother and tell him.

"Ya, Her brother came in and told us. I will come home after I am done helping them pack and give them the address." said Kaiden.

I hung up the phone when I got done. Scarlett must have told them. Speaking of which how did she meet my brother? I head down stairs to my room to pack up my stuff. I throw my blankets and pillows in a black bag. Then in another smaller bag I throw my clothes in. I hear the creaky steps of a person coming down. I glanced behind to see Scarlett. I did not get the chance to take in what she was wearing. She has a dark red wine hoodie with light red leggings and red high top converse. She doesn't have make up on. 

"Do you want some help?" she asks.

I nod my head and pointed to the folded up boxes and then to the console and my books. Mom always had us put our extra things in storage and packing isn't bad. 

"How did you meet my brother last night?" I ask as she helps.

"Your brother knows Zesty. He is someone I know. I was riding with Zesty when we spotted your brother with 2 people and then a group not too far from them. It looked like it was trouble. We pulled up and I manged to get the group to back off and leave. Then it was decided that we would just sleep at Zesty's place." she explained.

"So, you saved my brother's ass?" I state.

"Yes, I saved your brother's ass." she laughs.

I laughed with her. I can't wait to tease him about it later. I think I can get along with Scarlett. 

Grandpa Dale gets home and we fill his truck up to the brim. He even has a topper so we can fit a lot more in. With the truck and the trunk of our car filled we are almost ready to leave. I stand on the closed porch and run to my room to grab a very special bear that means a lot to this family. It's a bear mom got for me and Kaiden to share when we were little because she did not have enough to get us both our own. It helped us with our nightmares and that is how we got in the habit of sleeping with each other after having that dream. I walk up the stairs to see Scarlett walk into the house. 

"Kaiden is here," she sees the bear,"That bear must be very special."

"This bear is mine and my brother's but we now let the dogs borrow it. The first night we got it we slept with mom." I said.

"May I take a closer look?" she asked.

Her eyes had a gentle understanding to them. I hand her the stuffed animal. She takes the bear and checks it out. A soft smile appears on her face then she hands it back.

"My mother made me a doll when I was little but sadly it burned in a fire. The bear reminded me of that. Oh! Ya, the reason I came inside was to tell you we are ready to leave."

It took us all day to pack from this morning. Even though we keep a lot of stuff in storage because the house is so small, there was still a lot. It is now dusk. Well I can't wait to hear what the hell is going on.