This Friendship Will Never Die *Falling Skies (Ben Mason) Fanfic*

Chapter 5- Save a Place

*Ben's P.O.V.*

I continued running then I realized I didn't hear anyone behind me. Instead I heard the sound of a skitter screech. I turned slightly, going against my own conscious to not look behind me. Good thing I did though, the skitter I heard was now on top of... that girl, ya know... I didn't get her name actually. Anyway, I had 2 options, keep running for my life(smart decision), or I could turn back and save this random stranger I just met(my decision). I quickly stopped in my tracks and ran toward the girl with skitter on top of her. I aimed my gun directly at its head.. and shot.

I was a little shaken because its head exploaded completely. I didn't let it bother me long though cause I needed to move. The mech was still hot on our trail. "Come on!" I said to her, offering my hand. She reached for it and tried to stand but fell right back down. "AHG!" She cried in pain. I didn't even think to check if she was hurt, my eyes trailed to her ankle. "Shit!" I scoffed. I cant just leave her, I dont care if we just met, its not who I am. I guess thats the humanity left in me. I have no choice, I'll have to carry her.

I threw my gun over my shoulder and picked her up bridal style. "Wha-what are you doing?" She stuttered. Huh.. She's pretty light. This super strength thing sure comes in handy. "I'm saving your life, what's it look like?" I snapped slightly. "Y-you.. i- idiot.." She sighed just before she passed out. Oh great, must be shock or something. I started running again just as the mech came in to an uncomfortably close view. She said the cave was close by.. Now where the hell is it. As if on command suddenly a well hidden cave covered in vegetation came into view.

I quickly glanced behind me. Good, I got some distance on it. I reached the cave and darted inside. Now to just wait until they pass by. Hopefully it will be that simple. I then heard the familiar hum get closer, and closer, until I could hear it directly in front of us. I held my breath and closed my eyes trying to do anything possible to totally silence myself. It wouldn't leave.. It just kept stomping around just outside the cave.

I feel like it's been hours... It obviously doesn't know we're here. She's still out cold, maybe I should just relax too. I haven't slept in ages.. But that's not really my fault. I guess I'll try.

:The Next Morning:

*Alex's P.O.V.*

I-is that him? It can't be.. But.. It is! I wouldn't be able to mistake that crazy hair for anyone else! "Jake!" I shouted. Probably not the best idea but, I just couldn't help it! Finally I know! My brother, he's alive and he's barely 8 feet in front of me. He turns around, now facing me and walks out from behind the barrels that were over half his size. I could only see his head until then. And I wish it would have stayed that way.

As he begins walking toward me.. Or should I say crawling. His body is revealed. It looks just like the disturbing body of one of those.. Things. His slimy six legs make there way towards me slowly. I want to run but for some reason my legs are unable to move. His head and face, they still look the same.. But the body attached is most definitely not his. This isn't my brother. I'm finally able to force a scream out when it's about to grab me.
AAH-
*FLASH*

"JAKE!" I shouted as I awoke and jolted up. Huh?? A- a nightmare!? I wake up in a panic, already out of breath. I try to gather my surroundings until I finally remember what happened last night and where I am. It's the same old cave I've been in for a while but now.. I'm not alone in it. I look up slightly to see a familiar face, haven't had one of those in very long time.

He's fast asleep even after I jolted up screaming. Heavy sleeper I suppose. Considering how I haven't seen a change in facial expression since I met him, it's kind of nice to see him so calm.. And innocent. I would wait till I knew my brother was asleep before I would even close my eyes, so I used to just look at his face and stroke his hair. Of course I won't do that to this Mason kid, but it reminds me of that relaxing feeling it once gave me.

He has is arm around me so I should be careful not to wake him. He did save my life after all. I gently grabbed his arm from around my shoulders to move it. Atleast.. I thought it was gentle. Suddenly his hand grabbed me and held on uncomfortably tight. I looked at his face and only then I noticed his eyes weren't even open yet. "Uh..um.. Ben?" I stuttered confused, his grip tightened and it was actually hurting now.

He opened his eyes and suddenly looked just as shocked as me. He looked down at my wrist in his hand and then back at me. "S-sorry.." He said as he quickly loosened his grip. I moved away grabbing my own wrist now, "that's probably gonna bruise" I thought to myself. "I didn't mean to hurt you.." He said then sighed, like he was annoyed with himself. "It's been so long since I've actually slept.. Feels weird." I noticed he looks more relaxed too.. I'll let the wrist thing go I guess, better to have fast instincts in a world like this.

"A good weird?" I asked awkwardly hinting that I'm over it. He looked at me for a second then looked down and seemed to really think about a question that I thought had an easy answer. He softly chuckled to himself and looked back up at me with a smirk. "Yah.. I guess it is"

---------------------------------------------So yah long time no see....
Or whatever.
High school sucks.. Gonna be a junior so yah I've been freaking busy
AP work and shit.
But you don't care about me lol
I'm going to continue writing this story I promise, and I'll try not to make the gaps between posting longer than a month! I'm on vacation so it will be a lot easier for the next couple months to post even more often!
Hope y'all are still interested in the story!
As always...
*gets pumped to say it again after so long*

KEEP THE RESISTANCE STRONG!