Shattered

Our jeep rolled through the California town quietly. No one noticed that beat up red car trudge through the small town and through to the airport just outside the buildings. I could already see the runways and hear the small planes taking off.

For every mile we traveled, my heart grew sadder at loosing Austin, Alan, Aaron, Phil, and Tino. I would miss all my friends that I had made and the memories that I had acquired.

“I heard London is beautiful!” My mother exclaimed, trying to bring joy to the car. The grey pack sat on the seat next to me like an old friend that would never speak.

“We’ve got a nice house just outside of the city with a beautiful yard! The commute is short as well! It’ll be perfect.” My dad glanced to me at the rearview mirror. We had just passed the last little store and were turning into the tiny airport parking lot. Not many cars were here since it was a small place.

“Sounds great.” I tried to be enthusiastic, but it was hard with such memories weighing every breath I took. We all piled out of the car and started towards the building. Apparently, my parents already had the flight arranged. We would be hoping on a cargo plane that would be taking off in half an hour. We would board in fifteen minutes. The flight would leave with or without us.

“Oh honey, you’re still sad over Austin, aren’t you?” My mom hugged me tightly. It still seemed unbelievable that they were alive, but it really was them. She had the same chip in her tooth that had been there since I was born.

“I loved him.” I mumbled, not trusting myself to speak too much. My dad clapped my shoulder fondly.

“Don’t worry hun, there will be plenty of fish in the sea. I heard some of the London boys are pretty good looking.” He teased.

There might be plenty of fish in the sea, but if I ever managed to catch another one, I’d punch him in the face, chuck him back into the ocean, and demand to have Austin Carlile back.

“Okay.” I nodded, trying to make them happy. We passed through the main lobby, which was more like just a big room than a huge lobby. My dad and mom flashed passes and passed through the doors. A few different gates led to doors. Outside, steps led to the planes.

We passed under a sign that said Middle California Private Airport and headed towards gate B3. The lady asked for the same passes and my parents showed them the identification.

I barely noticed what was going on around me and trudged on, following in the wake of my parents.

“Are you ready for a new adventure?” My mom kissed the top of my head, just like when I was ten. I tried to fake a smile and nod. As soon as we exited the door, a blast of warm air from the jets hit me.

My dad gestured me onwards as we went to the steps and climbed them. This was it. We were leaving for good and never to return. There was no going back. I wish I had jumped out of the red jeep back at Aus’s house, even if I might hurt myself going at those high speeds.

Inside the plane was fairly full. Seats lined each side, but not in rows. They were attached to the walls and the back had crates strapped in. A pilot was outside talking to some of the workers.

I barely sat my bag down when the door opened again, a few feet stepping in. I didn’t even look up from the floor until I heard a click of a gun.

“Well hello again, Syres.” A man with a clean cut hair style and devilish eyes stared us down. Two men behind him also held up guns.

“Nicco.” My mom growled and reached for her own gun before she was stopped. Everything seemed to freeze, nothing moved and nothing breathed.

This couldn’t be happening.

Notes

EVERYONE GOOD NEWS!!!

I'M GOING TO WARPED!!!!

So it's time for a very important roll call: IS ANYONE GOING TO WARPED IN DENVER ON AUGUST 3rd?

If so, message me/comment! Unless something changes within the next few days, I'm going and I would absolutely love to meet you all!!! Seriously, just tell me and we'll have to meet up so you can ask questions, hang out, and meet each other! Let's go see a set or meet some bands.

I mean, i'm not that special or important like you guys, so if you don't want to hang with this weirdo, I understand! XD It's not like I'm some celebrity or anything! Still, if you have time, let's meet that day!

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