Raven Hood

Chapter forty three

Getting in and out quickly would be hard. Security it tight since half the pack is gone. We left the cars all but one that wasn't full of stuff outside the border. I had to stay hidden in the bushes outside the border with the cars since I'm 'dead'. You don't know how fast news might have spread. I told everyone to just get my clothes and everything in and on my desk. Of course Louis stayed with me.

We played noughts and crosses in the dirt while we waited. Liam was going to create a distraction while the others got the stuff put it in the car and drove back. They would also carry stuff and conceal things in their pockets. Our scents wouldn't be followed because we smell like the pack. Well Greyson sort of does since he's been holding onto Rosa for so long. But it wouldn't be questioned. Mates are being brought in all the time. Well used to.

That was before we went to Jackson's pack. And Jackson's pack didn't seem to find their mates very often. Of course, Greyson did. And this other girl. But other than that. No one. So basically the plan as Liam distracts everyone and the others get in and get out quickly while Louis and I just sit here feeling useless.

We load the reload the cars properly so we can fit more stuff into them. Greyson comes running with huge suitcases on his back and in his arms. Rosa comes with some backpacks and loose stuff. They're both sweating under the weight. They drop it at our feet.

"There's more"!

"Okay go get it. Hurry"!

"Easy for you to say"! Rosa yells running off.

Greyson follows after her. I giggle at their puffed expressions. Louis laughs with me.

"I feel so guilty".

"Well don't, your the one who has to be dead", Louis replies.

"Yeah I guess so", I laugh.

Five minutes later they're back each with another load of suitcases. They drop them and run back.

"Geez how much stuff do you have"?

"I don't know how we've got that much. Oh well, we're all sharing it. And they may have taken some kitchen supplies. And sheets and towels and stuff".

"Right".

We start packing the suitcases. There's enough room for about five more in the second car and the first is completely packed. Then Rosa comes speeding out in the car. It's packed with stuff. And Greyson comes running with MORE suitcases and backpacks.

"Seriously what is all this"?

"Uh stuff we need. Duh! And a few things for the road. And some tenting gear. And the tv from your room".

"What"?!

"Oh and the DVD player and stuff. Of course, we won't need it for a while but when we get the electricity running it will be helpful. And fun".

I roll my eyes. I should have known! That's Rosa for you!

"Did you get the tv from your room"? I ask.

She smiles sheepishly.

"Yeah"?

I laugh at her.

"No need to act so guilty we'll need it anyway".

She smiles at me.

"Well in that case we also brought"...

"We'll tell her later when we are deep in the forest".

I frown raising my eyebrows.

"What did you do"?

They both look away and start whistling. I growl quietly in frustration. If there's one thing I hate, it's people keeping stuff from me. Aka, secrets of ANY kind. I have to know everything. And if someone doesn't want me finding out about something. I immediately HAVE to know. Not a trait I treasure. Got it from my dad apparently. Well, my mum loved surprises so you put two and two together. Liam comes running through the trees.

"Go"!

He jumps into a car and Louis hops in with him. Rosa and I take the next one. We lead the way since I have the map though. Greyson takes the last one. That way most of us were happy with the travelling arrangements. Rosa being a girl can not travel alone. We NEED someone to talk to. So we went together.

We chatted the whole way. We have got a 5 hour road trip ahead of us...