All Alone

Chapter 13

           They all looked around the clearing when they arrived. It seemed very nice. There was a large tree in the center of it, as well as some bushes and many large rocks. Strangely, it seemed darker here than everywhere else. That was also good.

          "Wow. How did you even find this place?" Skylar asked as she looked around.

         "I found it while I was looking for food." Maxon replied. The two seemed to be getting on a bit better than before.

         They all walked to the center of the clearing. (Where the tree was)

        "You guys should get some sleep." Jack said.

        "Oh come on Jack, not this again." Bella moaned. 

         In Jack's and Bella's past, Jack hardly ever slept and always kept watch.

        "No." Jack said somewhat sharply. He knew Bella's argument by heart by now.

       "You're never going to convince him not to watch." Skylar said and she walked over to Bella.

      "I know..." Bella said sadly.

      "Hey, no offense, but I don't exactly trust you to keep watch." Maxon said. He didn't really mean the 'no offense' part, and it was obvious.

       Jack turned to him and glared. "Well that's to bad for you." He snapped. "I'm watching whether you like it or not. Besides, if I wanted to kill you, I would have done it by now, and you would be dead." He said coldly.

        Maxon glared.

       "Relax. You are safe Maxon." Skylar said as she put her hand on his chest.

        The three found a comfortable spot on the ground and fell asleep while Jack kept watch.

       Many hours passed. Jack was surprised that they were sleeping this long. He ended up eating lunch as they slept. He continued watching though. He didn't mind it.

      It soon became dark. Jack continued standing motionless, just listening, watching, and smelling. (Since he was part dragon, he had incredible senses)

      Suddenly, he heard a twig break. He quickly turned the direction where he heard it.