Stardale

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I was sitting in between Cole and Asher. Ashlynn was sitting in between Ashton and mom. Peter was sitting at the head of the table.

"You first Ashleigh. You had a seizure?" Mom Asked. "Yes. But, Ashlynn do you want to explain to mom as you did see the hospital papers?" I asked.

"The doctor said it was from stress." Ashlynn said. "What could be causing you to stress?" Mom Asked. "Honestly." Peter Said.

"Dad. He's still out there and none of us are safe." I said while trying not to clench my fists. "Is that the only thing?" Mom Asked.

"It is. I haven't been sleeping well either because I feel like he will hurt you or Ashlynn. He made it clear that he didn't really care for the boys." I said.

"Who took you to the hospital?" Peter Asked. "Katie. We were just hanging out and no one was home and then I fell and started seizing. Then I passed out after and she somehow managed to get me in her car as she drove towards the hospital. Then I made her swear not to tell any of you." I said.

"Promise to tell us next time that you have a seizure." Mom said. "I promise to tell you guys." I said while folding my arms on the table and laying my head down.

"Ashlynn. Why have you been starving yourself?" Mom Asked. "Look at her. She's skinny. I'm not." Ashlynn said pointing to me. "You are too skinny." I said. "Skinner then her." Mom said while giving the apologetic look.

"It's true. But, if I get anymore skinnier my ribs will start to show. This is the best i can do." I said. "Fine I'll start eating normal and if you don't believe me someone can sit with me while I eat." Ashlynn said.

"Promise." Asher said. "I promise. Now when were you going to tell me you were hanging out with Cece?" Ashlynn Asked. "She's teaching me archery and I'm pretty good. I didn't want to have to use a gun anymore. It makes me feel like I have blood on my hands." I said

"And a bow and arrow doesn't?" Ashlynn asked. "No. Because. You can be far away and still shoot. I can shoot farther then Cece. Our training is over now so don't freak out. I ain't going to hang out with your girlfriend again." I said.

My brothers stayed quiet but, shocked. "The anxiety attacks?" My mom asked me. "They have become less and less because I have been working on them. I just use the rubber band now to stop me from them becoming bad." I said showing the rubber band around my wrist.

"Okay. The secret hunt for your father." Mom asked. "They are just minor clues that lead to him." I said. "And if you do find him?" Mom asked.

"I'm not going alone. I'm going with someone who is amazing with many weapons." I lied towards the end. "I'd prefer if you allowed us and the vipers to help." Mom said.

"I don't know." I said. It was silent. Mom stared at me. "I know you want blood. I know you want him to suffer. Not behind bars but, in your wrath. I don't think you can do that." Mom said.

"I can't cover up a murder?" I asked. She looked at me. "Simple. Just do it like that guys brains that we had to blow out during the time dad was out doing his little affair and the boys were arrested. We still have some extra of that stuff. There is plenty of ground to bury him in. I got a shovel." I said.

"We can't kill again. No matter how much..." she stopped from the bang upstairs. Everyone froze. No one had a weapon. Ashlynn sighed before getting up and opening the secret cabinet that is hers.

She pulled out a bow and satchel that had arrows in it. "I believe your the one that can use these." She said while handing them. "Indeed." I said smirking. "You two are freakin crazy." Asher said.