Number Zero; The Witch - Diego Hargreeves x OC *ON HOLD*

Number 39

Vanilla milkshake and a classic jam doughnut were always my go to. We always used to sneak out at night when the old man was asleep, of course we had no money, but Allison had her ways to persuade the lady behind the counter to allow us to have a free drink and doughnut on the house, of course.

Griddy's Doughnuts. Our way of escaping our life. A touch of freedom, and a touch to rebel against the old man.

After the collapse of the building set up by the Professor, we of course assumed he was dead, but we had no idea what that man was capable of. For all we knew, he could have the power of resurrection, or immortality. So, a little tip to the police by Vanya, would allow the cops to investigate the destroyed building, see if there were any survivors.

We were the middle of nowhere. We could have been in another state or country for all we knew. Which is why where weren't pressuring Five to teleport us back home.

After a bit of a walk, like 15 minutes, I felt exhausted already, I felt like I was going to pass out if I kept walking.

"Baby...are you okay?" Diego asked me concerned. "You're looking pale as a ghost" he said stopping me in my walk path.

"No...I feel like I am gonna pass out if I keep on walking" I told him having to stop and sit down on the curb of the road.

"I can carry you" Luther spoke out. I was surprised. Because it didn't seem so long ago that Luther was accusing me of giving the old man a heart attack. "Look, I know we probably still are not on the best of the terms" he said before chuckling "I cant even remember if I said I was sorry or not, a lot of shit has been happening, so let me carry you, you have used a lot of power, and the Professor has been experimenting on you and shit"

I shook my head. "And what about Lorna?" I asked, pointing to the girl who was keeping a distance from us. "She has probably been through worst things" I added.

"I'm okay" the girl spoke up, softly, moving her dark green hair out of her face. "It's been nice to get fresh air, and I only used my powers once believe it or not" #

I looked at her. The poor girl was probably giving an excuse to not feel like an invalid. She didn't know us, all we did was save her life, she probably didn't expect much from us.

"Seriously, I'm okay" She smiled softly, her white teeth matching her very pale skin.

"Come on, if need be, you two can take turns, or Diego can carry Lorna" Luther spoke walking towards me.

"No offense, but I would carry my own girl" Diego spoke before turning to Lorna "No offense"

"None taken" Lorna shrugged.

As Luther walked over to me, he put out his large hand, waiting for me to take it. Looking up at him I sighed. I was exhausted, and I had no energy what so ever. Taking his hand, he quickly pulled me up, carrying me, bridal style.

I'll be honest, it felt weird. But putting me over his shoulder, could have been an option, if I wanted the blood to rush to my brain, or holding me piggy back style, I had no strength to clutch onto him.

After a few minutes of walking, I felt my eyes become heavier. Before surrounding to exhaustion, closing my eyes and falling into a deep sleep.

I needed a vacation after this.

"Release us...so we can help you"

"Lexi" My name was being called out to me. "Baby, wake up" the voice again spoke, before I opened my eyes, Diego, in front of me. A smile breaking out. "Hey angel, you are safe" he spoke, brushing my blonde hair out of my eyes.