Hidden System

18: Beating Hearts

    Beep beep beep beep

    That annoying beeping sound has been going on since I woke up. I know where I am. The smells are all to familiar. Im in the basement of the pack house. Its just...I can't open my eyes or move. Ive tried screaming everybodies names but my lips wouldnt move. A pair of footsteps slowly walk into the room. I mentally tense and wait for any recognition.

   "Miss Emma, if you are awake or are able to hear me. My name is Hick Formann. Ive been treating your wounds and you slipped into a coma during surgery. Dont worry you've only been out for a week. Thank you by the way, for setting me free." his hand touched mine and a hint of calmness washed over my nerves.

   "Please wake up soon. I would like to meet the person that risked her life for my son." I felt his presence leave the room and a wave of sorrow washes over me. Im stuck in my head while everyone is out there waiting for me. I forced my hand to move and it slowly twitched. I kept trying and trying no matter how bad it hurts.

   "Emma?" a husky voice rings throught the room and my stomach instantly fills with butterflies. I force my eyes to flutter open but I closed it again.

   "Light." my voice came out groggy and pained. The lights immediately turned off. I opened my eyes again and let my eyes take in the vibrant green lights that stared at my face. The light from a window shown his features perfectly.

   "Lucas?" a smiled formed on his face as he nods his head.

   "Yes baby girl its me.,"

   "Where is everybody?"

   "Upstairs waiting for you. Do you wanna go see them?" I nod my head slightly and I tried to sit up.

   "Slowly slowly." he helped me up and held my hands to keep me up. I was wearing a red dress that flowed out mid thigh. My feet grew cold as I stepped on the cool tile floor.

   "I feel weak." I said staring into his orbs.

   "Ill take you outside to get some heat." he lead me up the stairs by my hand and out side the back door. I stepped onto the grass and walked into the open clearing. It felt like I was free of all this torture. I closed my eyes and let my body bathe in the sun. My energy was slowly growing.

   "Emma?" I whipped around at lighting speed and saw everybody standing there eying me.

   "What's wrong?"

   "Nothings wrong you just look different." Sabrina said turning her face up in bewilderment.

   "Different?" I looked at my body and my tattoos were there but I never changed my eye color. I grab a broken glass from the ground and stare at my reflection. I no longer had my hazel eyes. My eyes were a mixture of blue with black flecks near my pupil. My hair now had a tint of red in it as the sun shimmered across it. I looked up and ran towards them. I hugged all of my friends. Sabrina, Hope and Violet started crying and hugged them the longest.

   "Em someone came here to see you." James said pulling me out of our emotional hug. I turned around and saw mom and dad walking towards me. I ran to them with open arms and bawled into their shoulders.

   "I missed you so much." I whispered in their ears. The hugged me tighter before they let me go.

   "Turn around sweetheart." what now. There were so many things happening I couldn't comprehend what was happening. I turned around and felt my knees weakened as Lucas got on his knee and presented m me with a ring.

   "Emma Vee Johnson I know you are confused at why everything is happening at once but I couldn't wait any longer. I want you to be by my side forever and I want to protect you. I know ive hurt you and confused you and even made you cry but I can't see myself without you. So Im asking a simple question. Will you marry me?" I covered my mouth with my hand and let tears flow down my cheeks.

   "Yes." he sighed and stood up.

   "I totally understand. I wont force you to marry me but....wait...what did you say?"

   "I said yes Lucas." his eyes popped out their sockets and he picked me up and swirled me around. Everyone laughed and cheered but my gaze was only focused on him. He gently placed me down and slid the ring on my finger.

   "I love you."

   "I love you too."

La Fin