Trees brushed past me. I felt a rush of freedom as the cool wind whipped past my face. I ran until I couldn't see the school anymore then I started walking. I wish I could keep running, but I would get winded soon enough. I didn't know where I was going or where to even start, but it felt good to be lost in the woods. I walked, and walked, and walked. The moon lit up my path and I saw a dirt road to my right. I followed the road until it split in two. A sign pointing left said "North" and the sign below it, pointing right said "East."
Tom and Weaver went East, toward the now-destroyed tower, so I went that way. I heard a Whoosh and I looked up at the sky. A large blue alien airship was speeding in the sky and I lunged for cover in the trees. I cowered behind a tree as it stopped and hovered high above the road about 20 feet in front of me. It slowly lowered until it touched the ground. The platform door lowered and dust blew all over the road then settled. There was a minute of eerie silence as I watched the open ship stay still there.
I heard a rustle behind me and I tried to turn, but before I could, something grabbed me. I looked over my shoulder and saw a skitter lifting and pulling me towards the ship. I tried to get loose and I started kicking the air, trying to get my feet back on the ground. The skitter threw me on the road and in front of the ship. I looked up and saw a weird alien I've only seen once before in a picture Hal took.
Weaver named him a "fish head" and I understand why now, seeing him up close. He (or she, I don't know how alien sexes work) had long, slender legs and arms and a fish-shaped head and four nostrils by its eyes. I tried to scoot back from it but the skitter picked me up and led me back.
"Seems like today is my lucky day." A voice said. I craned my neck and saw a tall blonde girl walking down the platform.
"Karen?" I said. It was Karen Nadler, Hal's fighting partner before Maggie. "What are you doing here?" I asked.
"You're not the one asking the questions here." Karen said, in a stern voice.
That took me back, Karen didn't seem like a straightforward type of person.
"Look, I'm just here for Tom, and I know you have him." I tried to keep my voice steady, but it faltered a bit in the middle.
"Well then come and get him." She gestured behind her, into the ship, "He's right in there."
I stood in the same spot for a second, then I slowly walked towards the ship. I walked by Karen, then stopped and looked at her, "I never really liked you." I kept walking into the ship and called out "Tom? Tom?" I started to walk through the halls then a skitter jumped in front of me and another skitter behind me held me back. The first skitter stabbed a syringe into my neck. I can't. Feel. Anything...
Ben's POV
"Hal what happened to dad?" I asked.
"I don't know the details Ben, I wasn't there, but I'm going to talk to Capt. Weaver right now. Why don't you get some rest, it's going to be a long day tomorrow."
Hal left the room and it was silent. I was alone in this little temporary room in the school, but not for long. We were leaving to join the civilians in the morning. What if we leave and dad can't find us? What if he comes back and he isn't the same person? What if he doesn't come back at all? I didn't feel like being alone in this room anymore. I got up and walked into the hallway.
It only took me a minute to find my destination. I knocked on the door but there was no answer. I cracked open the door and poked my head in and whispered, "You up? I know it's late and all, but I'm freaking out a bit." I stepped in, it felt exceedingly cool. "Ashley? You in here?" I looked on her bed, which was neatly made with a piece of paper on it. I walked up and picked up the note. I sat on the bed and read it, then I put the note back down, astonished. I turned and saw the source of the cold, the window was open. I bet this is how she got out. I stood up and left the room. I went towards the room where the fighters make plans and I found Hal and Weaver in there.
"Ben, what are you still doing up?" Weaver said as I entered.
"Ashley's gone!" I exclaimed.
"Wait, what do you mean she's gone?" Hal asked.
"I mean she left to find Dad. Follow me, she left a note in her room." I said turning to lead them to Ashley's room.
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Somewhat the Beginning (A Falling Skies Fanfiction)
RomanceThe Masons were a normal nuclear family in Massachusetts. Tom and Rebecca were hapilly married with their three boys Hal, Ben, and Matt. When the aliens attacked Ben was seperated, and Rebecca was found dead. Continuing their lives is easier said th...
