Waking Nightmares|NewScapeSquad Fanfic

Suspicion

Ashlie cast a quick glance at Nick, whose face was riddled with doubt. "Come on, Nick. Let's go join them." She offered with a reassuring smile. Nick nodded slowly and snapped out of his reverie.

The two jogged after the group, making sure to point out anything that caught their eye. Nick stole a glance over at Ashlie as they moved. She seemed focused on keeping her attention around the surrounding area, failing to notice the gaze on her.

Nick looked away, slowing his speed as they caught up with the other three boys. Cory and UNi looked at them, but Tommy continued to ramble on, apparently telling a story. Ashlie caught the words banana and ex-wife. She smiled; Nick may have been suspicious, but he still sounded like their friend. Nick smiled at the two, but didn't speak up.

Tommy finished his story and turned his gaze to the other two that had just arrived. "Ah, Nick, Ashlie! You missed my marvelous story." He said as a large grin worked its way onto his lips. "I heard the important parts." Ashlie said with a quiet giggle, sounding cheerful. Its like she had forgotten they were in a life-or-death situation.

Nick, on the other hand, remained quiet and only nodded in acknowledgment. Tommy's smile quickly faded at the tense silence of the group. "What's wrong, guys? Cat got your tongue?" He joked to try and lighten the mood-and failing. "No. We're just thinking." UNi spoke, his big brown eyes reflecting silver in the moon light, his glasses falling down his nose.

"Thinking about what? How bright the moon is?" Tommy asked in a joking manner, a hint of tightness to his voice. "Tom, just be quiet for now." Cory spoke kindly. Tommy drooped, but said no more.

"They must be suspicious of you. If they ask questions, lie to them. They cannot know about my presence." The Siren spoke to Tommy. He seemed slightly reassured by her voice, although a small thought in the back of his head tensed up at the thought of hurting his friends anymore. "What if they find out? They'll never trust me again-they'll leave me to die here." The voice spoke wearily. Tommy heaved a quiet sigh.

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The large iron gate came into view and with it came a reassuring hum of a nearby generator. Ashlie, Cory and, UNi broke into excited grins. "I hear a generator! That would be another one routed to the power!" UNi said through his thick accent. Ashlie nodded,her throat too tight with happiness to be able to speak properly.

Tommy bit his lip. "Shit.." He thought. "You must not let them get this generator. If they do, they only need three more to escape." The Siren spoke as a slight tremour of terror shook her voice. "You must draw the subject away before they find the generator. I can use my voice to bring him to me."

Tommy nodded. "Hey UNi, why don't you come with me to find the generator?" He asked hopefully. UNi opened his mouth to speak, but before he could do so, another voice interrupted him. "Actually, Tom, I'll go with you." The deep tenor of his other glassed friend spoke.

"O-oh, okay then! Let's go Nick!" Tommy answered with a slight hesitation. "Will you three be alright looking together again?" Nick asked his friends. "Of course, Nick. You two get on your way." Cory spoke before Ashlie could answer. He nodded and turned to Tommy.

"I will find out what is going on."

"He will have to suffice."