When Our Worlds Collide

The Start of Something New

3rd P.O.V

Her body laid motionless on the bed, her skin ice cold. Her body so pale, in comparison of the crimson staining her. Her tawny eyes lifeless, void of any emotion, an eery feel in the room. They sat around her, crying, wishing they could have done something more. The ongoing beep of the heart monitor rang through their ears, a sick reminder of what had happened. They prayed that she was somewhere safe and happy.

21 Hours Before the Hospital: Mara P.O.V

Janet, Mercedes, Nyela, Thea, and I were cleaning the guns. "Mara, how come the guys never clean the guns?" I sighed, "Mercedes, I've told you this many times... The guys clean the compound, take care of the vehicles. We cook, clean the weapons, they have the shit end of the stick. But anyone can get the Iron Sister, so don't be too smug." She stiffened up a little, "I've never had that punishment, I don't know what it is-But it still scares me." I laughed, "The Iron Sister is staying in an isolated room, no one to communicate with. You do all the chores, cook, and cater to my needs. If you can't finish the tasks, you stay in the Iron Sister longer." The girls quivered, "Shit, no thanks." I laughed at Thea, her southern accent was very strong. "Baby, you are so cute." Mercedes kissed her cheek, Thea laughed. "No wonder why newcomers think we are dating." Mercedes sighed, "I wish we were." She muttered, although I heard her, I felt bad. She loves Thea, always has, Thea was there for her when her parents kicked her out.

Janet was very closed off as of late, she doesn't hang out with us anymore. I'm worried about her, she's not herself, she's been this way since Elizabeth died. Wait, holy shit, this isn't good! Janet said that she couldn't live without her at the funeral, what if she goes through with it? "Janet!" I ran into her room, worry consumed me. She was just sitting on her bed, laughing at a book she was reading. Janet looked up, her tawny eyes filled with laughter and a mix of confusion, "What's up Mara?" I sighed in relief, "You're ok, thank Satan." She laughed a little, tilting her head to the side, "Of course I'm ok. Why wouldn't I be?" I giggled nervously, "Oh, no reason. Sorry, I am just paranoid. I just-uh, I had a nightmare? Yeah, I had a nightmare that something happened." I hit the side of my head lightly, "Sorry, but uh, yeah." She furrowed her brows, "Ok?" I laughed nervously, "Sorry Love." I bolted out, super embarrassed.

I ran into Shawn, knocking him over, falling on top of him. "Oh fuck, you are heavier than you look." I gasped, "Excuse me!" I got off of him, "I am 185 pounds, while you are 215. So back the fuck up." He laughed, "You look super light, but it's a surprise." I huffed, "Whatever." Shawn shook his head, "You know I didn't mean it that way Mara." I laughed a little, "I know, I'm just gettin ya riled up." He laughed as well, "Just like the good old days, huh Tempest?" I nodded, "Just like the good old days." I sighed, "Have you noticed anything off with Janet in the past few days?" He nodded, "She's become even more distant, she's not coming to supper anymore." I'm gonna be honest, I'm super worried about her. Shawn pulled me into a hug, rubbing my back, "She's closing herself off, and I'm worried. What if she-she... commits." Tears started to well up in my eyes, "She's my best friend, I don't want anything bad to happen to her."

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18 Hours Before the Hospital

Mercedes and I were hanging out, we were at her aunt's house. Auntie Chesney is so amazing, she was best friends with my parents. Her husband Axel is the sweetest, he couldn't hurt a fly. "Chez, you don't understand, he's so great. He treats me like a fucking princess, like what the hell." Chez and Axel laughed, "Well is he a member?" I nodded, "He freaked out a little, but was fine with it. He helps us with some missions, does grocery runs, and cleans up." Mercedes nodded, "Ma, you have to believe me and Mar. He's too pure, it's so damn cute." Mercedes calls Chesney Ma since she raised her when her parents kicked her out. She was only 13 years old, how could they do that? We cut all ties with them, Chesney was disgusted with her sister. "And Mara, you have people constantly keeping an eye on their house?" I nodded, "Yes Ma'am, I had Brielle, Godrick, Frank, and Tatianna watch over them. They are my best watchers, besides Me, Liam, Codey, Shawn, Mercedes, and Nyela." Chesney smiled, "That's good." I grinned at the praise, "How is everyone?" I laughed, "They all seem to be good, although-" My voice cut off, I tried not to start crying. "Ja-Janet, I don't- I don't think she's doing good." I covered my mouth with my hand, "I-I saw her arms yesterday. Cover-covered in cuts, deep ones."