The Stavesons: A CH Story

Part 19

Homeslices, I need a vacay from everything.

So! all the ppl you need to know. As a refresher or an introduction to some new faces!

Nathaniel- Leader of Defense, Enoch and Aslan's friend

Enoch Unity- Leader of the Sister Org. of Representatives, Charles's younger half brother

Francesca Irena Blanchet- Florence's sister, Valentino and Ita's mom

Valentino Blanchet- Ita's younger brother

Akio Hayashi- Nekomi's older brother

Yamato Hayashi- Grandfather and guardian of Nekomi and Akio

Wren Hoffman Arsenyev- Sergei's wife, Gerry's mom, Russel's stepmom

Kaleb Arsenyev- Russel's brother

Sergei Arsenyev- Russel's dad, Wren's husband

And so we resume our story.

Darren's Pov:

The van bumped and shook as we drove down a gravel path. Anytime we hit a big bump Lloyd would tighten his grip on my hand for a bit. Both of us had been scared since last night. We were so close to being separated by that black noodle man, and we didn't like that.

I sat next to an angry man who's name was Nathaniel. The grown ups said that he joined us after he heard about the attack. He was on the other side of the city when it happened. His face was scrunched up and his fists were clenched in front of him as he sat forward, mumbling something.

"Whatchu talking about?"

He blinked a couple of times and looked at me. "Just going over some strategies and escape plans, that's all."

"Oh, well... do you like rodeos?"

"Huh? Yeah, I guess I do. Why?"

"I love rodeos! I went to one with dad a while ago. I really want to be a cowboy when I grow up! Or maybe I might be a superhero..." 

Nathaniel smiled, but it didn't reach his eyes. "Don't lose that spark ya got, kid."

"Alright, we're here." Chao called. Everyone perked up and looked outside.

It was a nice well kept building near a forest. The back had bamboo trees and a stream going through it. The door to the building swung open as a woman who looked like mémé rushed out. The car was parked and we all stepped out one by one. The woman lit up as she saw someone in the crowd. She started to run over to the person.

"Florence! It's been ages how-" The woman stopped in her tracks as she stared at mémé. "Flo...?"

Tears streamed down mémé's face and her bottomed lip wobbled. She squeaked as she walked into the woman's arms. "Francesca..." She broke into sobs as Francesca held her worriedly.

"Whoa... what's with this somber party. You guys look like someone just died!"

We all turn to a man at the entrance. His hair was tied in a low ponytail and had tight fitting turtleneck with some bejeweled jeans.

"Enoch," Aslan walked to the man.

"Geez Asy you look like s-"

"Charles is gone."

Enoch took a step back and chuckled nervously. "Wh... what kind of prank is this? Haha ohh nooooo my brother is dead but he's actually right behind meeeee." He turned around to check. "I mean c'mon I know you aren't one for jokes, but you can seriously come up with a better one."