Adventures of the Deps: Book 1

Chapter Twelve

There was only a dark room, and Lea sitting on the floor, knees to her chest. Another recurring dream for her, especially recently. Alone in near pitch black darkness, and few specks of light that resemble stars. She overthinks even when she is asleep.

Where is MT, and where is Ben? She could only hope her brother wasn't with them, and If so, why? It's not like he believed Jessie. Unless...

"He changed his mind after she left..." Lea whispered aloud. She isn't usually able to speak in her dreams. She's always just sitting there in darkness. This was new.

"Lea-" a voice echoed. Her eyes lifted and looked all around her. MT called her name. But that was impossible- how would he be able to do that? She stood up. She's never been in control before. Like MT being here somehow changed it.

"MT?" Lea called, "Where are you?"

She heard footsteps on the water. She looked down and water was just barely covering the base of her feet. Has that always been there?

"Where are you?" she called again. Her voice echoed through the black void.

"I'm here-" she heard his voice and followed it, water splashing with every step.

"MT!?" she cried out. She feared she would never see him again. She didn't want him to die because he let her out. She didn't want him to suffer anymore, and now that she's met him she couldn't imagine living without him.

All these fears she's pushed down, kept down, and tried to ignore last night are resurfacing and as her running slows, her mind gains speed.

"Lea!" she heard his splashing getting louder as he got closer and finally she saw him. She gasped and ran as fast as she could towards him. He did the same.

They collided in a hug and stayed in each other's embrace. Lea had no idea if this was real, and if it was how it was possible. But she didn't care. He was here. And so was she.

"Is this real?" she asked. He released her, and cupped her face in his hands, smiling.

"Yes. I am really here."

"How?"

"I kinda invaded your dream. Sorry-" he slightly laughed grabbing her hands.

She could only wonder how this was possible- must be another one of his abilities. She hoped it was taking too much out of him- he was already weak.

"I'm just glad I can see you again. Are you okay?"

"For now-"

"What do you mean?"

"I don't know what Ben's plan is- what he wants from me or Ron-"

"Ron's with you!?"

MT could see the panic in her eyes, and it was obvious she didn't know. He needed to reassure her he'd take care of it.

"Yes. But I swear to you- I'll make sure nothing happens to him."

"Where are you?"

"I don't know. I just know we are on higher ground than the base."

"Like the mountains?" Lea asked.

"Maybe- but we aren't quite that high. There's one window I can barely see out of, and it seems like we are still near the forest..."

"I'm coming for you-"

"No, you can't!"

"MT, he could-"