Escape

[Matthew "Sully" Sullivan]

Sully shook his head, feeling very sad for his sister. "Are you happy this way?" he said softly. "I... I could buy you some new clothes... something... so you don't have to steal or be alone anymore. I know you've managed to get by on your own all this time, but I can't stand the thought of you alone in the woods. Please... let me help you. It's the least I can do for you."

[Kris Lupin]

"I would rather not have to ruin something brand new, when I take clothes I make sure it's something that looks warn out and old. And I have nowhere to keep food good, it's a hard life but it's something I'm use to....and now as long as I have my locket I know I'm not alone. I would like to get use to being indoors so if I have a family they can have a normal life. I mean if you can think of anything sure, but I don't want to be a bother or a burden."

[Matthew "Sully" Sullivan]

Sully tried to think of something he could do for her, something to make things better for her. But he couldn't think of anything. So he hugged her again, then pressed a kiss on the top of her head. "I don't know what I can do for you," he said. "But Zander can take care of you. Let him help you, if you need it, all right? And I'll come back to you as soon as I can."

[Kris Lupin]

"I'll only go to him if I can't figure out what to do, but I don't want to be a burden to anyone." Ashura closed her eyes and held onto her locket. "What if she finds out about me and uses that to get to you?" It was something that just came to her something that made her not want to leave her cave for a long time just so it wouldn't happen.

[Matthew "Sully" Sullivan]

"I... I didn't think of that," Sully said. "She could do that, couldn't she? I don't know how she could find out, but... well, she does have spies out there, we think." He ran his hands through his hair nervously. "You... you could stay with Zander... or you could come with us..."

[Kris Lupin]

"The woods are my home. Listen....don't...don't worry about me....you have someone to live for and someone else to worry about. I can take care of myself...if anything does happen to me you wont be the one to blame. I just want you to be happy." Ashura said looking into his eyes. "I mean it, don't worry about me."

[Matthew "Sully" Sullivan]

Sully put his hand on her shoulder. "I can't not worry about you, lass. You're my sister. I want you to be safe and happy, too, you know. If anything happens to you this time... I won't forgive myself."

[Kris Lupin]

"It wouldn't be your fault." Ashura said.

[Matthew "Sully" Sullivan]

"If they hurt you to get to me, then, yes... it would be my fault," Sully said. "But I'll do everything I can to make sure that doesn't happen, OK? And Zander can help protect you. Just please... be careful." He hugged her again. "I'll miss you."

[Kris Lupin]

Ashura nodded but said nothing, she didn't know what to do or say.

[Matthew "Sully" Sullivan]

Sully sighed. "Could I at least buy you something to eat right now? So that I know you've had something good before I go?"

[Kris Lupin]

"If you want....I really haven't had anything today." Ashura said as she wiped her eyes.

[Matthew "Sully" Sullivan]

Sully smiled. "All right, then. I'll take you to get something to eat. That way I know you've at least eaten something good today." He stood up and held his hand out to her. "They don't generally cook food in the Hog's Head, but maybe Zander can fix something up for us. Or would you rather go somewhere else?"

[Kris Lupin]

Ashura stood up then shrugged. "It doesn't matter, I'm not use to real food, the closet thing I get to real food is berries I pick."

[Matthew "Sully" Sullivan]

Sully smiled. "Well, I'll make sure you get something good tonight. Hang on, just let me tell Rochelle where I'm going. She's in the shower." He gave her a quick kiss on the forehead, then opened the bathroom door a crack. "Rochelle, love, I'm taking Ashura to get a bite to eat. I'll be back soon." Then he closed the door again and turned back to Ashura. "Let's go. We'll see if Zander can make anything."

[Kris Lupin]

"Alright..." Ashura said, she bit her lower lip, she wanted to ask him how you're suppose to know when you're in love but wasn't quite sure when to ask.

[Matthew "Sully" Sullivan]

Sully led her out of the room and into the bar. He walked up to Zander. "Hey, Zander, I know you guys don't usually prepare food, but do you think it's possible to make something to eat? Just so I can make sure she eats something good?"

[Zander Smith]

Zander nodded. "Sure thing. I think I can make some sandwiches for you guys. Hang on, I'll be right back." He disappeared into the back room.

[Matthew "Sully" Sullivan]

"Thanks," Sully said. He led Ashura to a table near the bar and sat down. "All right, here we go," he said. "Is there anything on your mind, lass?"

[Kris Lupin]

"Well..." Ashura started as she sat down. "I wanted to know something... but I feel stupid that I have to ask..."