The Crow; Chasing The Moon

7) Reunited Again

Bonnie Springs Ranch
(That Same Day)

3rd Person P.O.V- Aaron, Billy and Jay at the request of Zak all got dressed up in their old style western clothes.

Aaron- I sit at one of the tables with my feet up and ankles crossed drinking a whiskey.

Billy- Sitting across from Aaron I deal out the cards for our game of War.

Jay- Standing behind the bar, I keep myself busy washing some glasses. "Zak are you sure this is such a good idea? She may come to hate you for it."

Aaron and Billy- We pause in what we are doing to look at our brother.

Zak- Glancing from my brothers, to our youngest member. "We are just having a bit of fun." Holding up some rope. "You trust me, right Dakota?"

Dakota- Zak has me get dressed up just like the others, except with a bunch of makeup on making it look like I got the living shit kicked out of me. (Nods) "Of course I do and there is no turning back now." I pull a chair from one of the tables over to the bar and sit in it. (Smirks) "I'm all yours."

Zak- (Smirks and Nods) "That'a boy!" I follow him over and once he sits, he places his arms behind him as I wrap the rope in place and tie it. "Now we wait." I sit up at the bar, leaning back comfortably in my chair.

Jay- (Shakes Head) I pour Zak a drink and then continue to make it look like I'm working.

Dakota- I sit in a comfortable position, giving off a very dazed look.

Billy and Aaron- We play a couple hands of War, just for something to do.

Thirty Minutes Later

Zak- We sit in a comfortable silence, that is broken by phone when I get a message. (Smirks) "Alright people, look alive...they are here!" I quickly put my phone away as we change our positions just a smidge, waiting for the Saloon doors to open.

Twenty Minutes Later

Nick- After our latest lockdown, I got a call from Zak. It was a good thing we were in Vegas or his plan wouldn't go the way he wanted. After getting everything and everyone into the van, I drive two miles to the Ranch.

Briar- The van suddenly stops and I look out the window at the old western style buildings. "Why are we here?"

Nick- Shutting the van off and pocketing the keys. "Remember that talk we had?"

Briar- Narrowing my eyes slightly. "Which one?"

Nick- Rubbing my eyes tiredly. (Groans Lowly) "Your father found out..." Before I can say anything else, she is already out of the vehicle.

Briar- I go to rush off, but I rush around the van and startle my mother by whipping open his door. "Where?"

Nick- I gesture to the main building of the small town. "The Saloon." I get a nod and she darts off. (Sighs Heavily)

Rob- Katrina and I get out of the van, shutting all the doors.

Katrina- We slowly walk with Nick as we follow after Briar. "Your husband, does know what he is doing right?"

Nick- We stand outside giving Briar a few minutes. "I hope so."

(Saloon)

Briar- Having whipped open the doors, I see my boyfriend tied to a chair with bruises on his face. (Shrieks) "CODA!" Rushing across the room I fall unto his lap as I grasp his cheeks. "What happened? Mom said dad would never hurt you! Did he do this?"

Dakota- I was trying so hard not to break character, but she looked so distraught and was talking so fast her words blurred together. (Smiles Fondly) Leaning forward, I pressed my lips to hers.

Briar- I return the kiss as I wrap my arms around his neck. "Is that you telling me to shut up?"

Dakota- (Chuckles) "Kind of."

Briar- "Please tell me to shut up more often."

Dakota- Pressing my forehead to hers. "Will do and as for your questions...you may want to ask him yourself."  I feel the ropes that once bound me loosen.

Zak- As the two were talking I knelt behind them and untied Dakota. (Smiles) "Hey Princess."

Briar- Glancing up, I lock eyes with my father. (Smiles Brightly) "DADDY!" Climbing off my boyfriend, I practically jump into my fathers arms.

Zak- More than prepared for whatever was about to happen, I wrap my arms around her as I stand up with her in my arms. "Oh I've missed you so much." I pepper her face in kisses.

Briar- (Laughs)

Nick- Hearing my daughters laughter, I walk in followed by Katrina and Rob. (Pouts) "I'm feeling left out."

Zak- Meeting my husband halfway, I wrap my free arm around him as I capture his lips with my own.

Nick- (Hums Happily) "I've missed you."

Zak- Leaning my forehead against his. "I've missed you too."

Nick- Resting my chin against his shoulder, I admire our daughter wrapped in his strong hold. (Smiles Fondly) "Our family is back together, the way it should have always been."

Zak- (Hums) I kiss my daughters temple and then once more lock lips with my husband.

Billy- Leaning back in my chair. "So Nick and the Dark Princess are finally coming home, does that mean we are expanding and working with them?"

Aaron- The look on Zak's face is priceless. (Chuckles)

Jay- (Smirks) This was his elaborate idea, now he has to fix it.

Zak- Looking from my brothers to the two that are close too Nick. (Smiles) "Welcome to the GA Family."

Katrina and Rob- (Smiles Brightly) Moving away from the door we join the two men at the table.

Aaron- I pull the chair out for the pretty lady.

Billy- Handing the deck of cards to our newest brother. "Deal us in."

Rob- Shuffling the deck. "What are we playing."

Aaron- (Smirks) "War."

Katrina- (Smiles Widely) "I'm down."

Nick- Zak and I walk over to the bar as I sit down. "Hey Jay."

Jay- I pour Nick and Zak something to drink. "How have you been?"

Nick- Picking up the drink as I take a sip. "I've been good." Jay and I both look over watching Zak, Briar and Dakota.

Zak- Dakota was still sitting where he had been tied up, having followed Nick over I set my daughter into his lap. "Remember you hurt her, I will make your life a living Hell."

Dakota- Immediately wrapping my arms around Briars waist. "I would never hurt her, she's my world."

Briar- (Smiles Brightly) Pressing my forehead against his, I get lost in his brown orbs that are filled with unhindered love.

Zak- (Nods) I watch them for a few moments and then walk away as I join Nick at the bar.

Nick- (Chuckles) Zak sits close beside me as I entwine my fingers with his. "I love you."

Zak- Leaning slightly as I press a kiss to his temple. "I love you too, so very much and it's so good to have you and my daughter home."