New World [Gay Chandler Riggs/1D fusion fanfic]

Chapter 22

Cole's POV

My sister came back to me! My parents and I would always talk about finding her in the future but we never dared to get our hopes up!

We sat in the helicopter, Dad took up three seats since he had to be laid down; Pops sat with him, trying to make him as comfortable as possible. Liam, who held Faith, had to sit on Zayn's lap and I sat in Chandler's.  Jordsn Aurora and Katelyn sat normally though.

I sat on Chander's good leg, not really putting any weight on him; he and I were actually playing tug of war with my body. Whether he was concerned that I wasn't comfortable or just wanted me closer; he kept trying to pull me closer to him, so my back was to his chest, but I didn't want to hurt him so I refused to move.

Below us the city looked worse than I never imagined; buildings were crumbling and figures shambled down the streets, walking around cars like angry spirits. Up here the entire city looked so surreal, like one of those video games I used to play.

"Everyone strap in, we're descending; let me do the talking" Ana said, looking down we seemed to have arrived at the airport. "I don't envy you, Lieutenant" the pilot said "Not a lot of people would volunteer to take on Oshihiro by themselves; especially after using a Phoenix, unauthorized". "Who is Oshihiro?" I asked, "She's our CO, commanding officer, she's the leader I guess you would say" Ana said, looking over her shoulder at me.

A small group of people was waiting for us when we landed with a gurney "We'll transport the sick to the medical wing" one of the people said "And Oshihiro wants all of you in her office on the double". "I want to go with him" Pops protested as the people picked up Dad and tied him to the gurney. "You can't, not yet, don't worry Pops they'll take care of him" Ana said, reassuringly. Pops looked at her "Like how they took care of my friend Niall? Harry isn't bitten, he didn't get attacked by a biter, he got shot; Chandler told us a story once that a group he was with couldn't tell the difference and they killed a woman because of it".

"Pops we're...they...alright fine" Ana turned to Chandler "You should get check out too, you have a really bad limp I've noticed" Chandler glanced at the people and moved a fraction of an inch closer to me before saying "I'm ok". "It wouldn't hurt if Dr-" Ana start saying but Chandler cut her off "I said: I'm ok".

Ana looked at me and raised her eyebrow slightly before turning back to the people "Just tell Dr. Danae that he's a civilian and she can talk to me if she has an issue with it". They nodded and Pops kissed my forehead "Be careful" he said before following them.

Chandler must have been offended or something by Ana's instance that he get checked as he refused any help as we walked through the completely empty runway even when we had to go upstairs to enter the terminal; he did a weird one legged hop instead of accepting any help.

After walking through the tarmac where more helicopters and a large number of planes were sitting, we entered the airport and all of us gasped in shock. As Ana opened the door, light spilled out into the night; it was the first time we've seen actual lights for months! "You guys have electricity?" I asked. Ana nodded "Yeah, fun fact: one gallon of airplane fuel can keep the generators running for five days".

We passed by what seemed to be a make-shift security booth and we were waved in by the man sitting at it. We entered the terminal and I stopped in my tracks, there were people here! It looked like a little make-shift city. There were people walking around! Some were even mopping the floors! Two soldiers leaned against the wall and watched everyone, were they acting like police?

We walked through the terminal and everyone was staring at us, they didn't seem too friendly and some actually scowled at us when they thought Ana wasn't looking. The various shops in the airport were actually turned into homes; looking into one it seemed that all of the shelves where items used to be for sale were taken out and replaced by sleeping bags and other "home" items, like a gas stove similar to what we had. Some "homes" had privacy in terms of curtains over the entrance so you couldn't see inside, most though were exposed.

We walked through the terminal until we arrived at an airline lounge, guarded by two soldiers. The inside was still decorated like an airline lounge, with the bottom floor being a place to sit and relax, it seemed the occupant used this as a living room. Behind the large desk, an Asian woman sat looking at some papers.

Ana walked right to her and saluted her before placing her hands behind her back and staring straight ahead. "Lieutenant, I don't remember authorizing a Phoenix for your mission" the Asian woman said, placing her papers to the side. "The situation changed, Oshihiro" Ana said, sounding completely unapologetic "my dad, the one that's a doctor, is deathly Ill; I thought it would be in the best interest to get him medical help as soon as possible".

Oshihiro folded her hands together "Ana just because these are your family doesn't mean they get special treatment alright? From now on they're treated just like everyone else" Oshihiro got up from behind her desk and walked in front of us, looking us up and down; she paused when she stood in front of Chandler.

"You've been to Hell and back haven't you? You have that look in your eyes" she said, Chandler of course, didn't answer. "Your leg is so injured that only stubbornness is keeping you standing isn't it? There is a chair right there, but you won't sit will you? I like you, we need more people like you" she said as she walked back to her desk "I understand that you're three different families so you can have 163, 164 and 165 to sleep in; I'll be interviewing all of you tomorrow to decide on your jobs...oh and please hand over any playing cards if you have any."

Out of the corner of my eye I saw Ana scratch her nose, a code we developed a long time ago, "We don't have any" I lied, we had about two decks; I said before looking at everyone, hoping they wouldn't contradict me, I didn't have any idea why I had to say no but I trusted me sister.

Oshihiro nodded "Good then I'll see you all tomorrow" Ana turned to Oshihiro "I would like request my quarters be moved so I may be with my family". Oshihiro crossed her arms "Granted, however if your performance is affected by this I will not hesitate to put you back into the barracks; you're too important to us for you to be distracted.

"Is this place safe?" Chandler asked. Oshihiro nodded "It is, but do not  go down sitars or leave this building, the rest of the airport is over run and we don't have the resources to clear them out and make sure they stay that way.  Thanks to 9/11 and the terrorist wars we've been able to make a stand here by guarding the entrances".