Chit Chat: The next few days crept by. Aldric was staying away from Rhett as much as possible. Rhett had moved on to overseeing the fencing. Rhett looked down at the seeds he was planting and wondered what would become of him and this place. He stood up dusting off his hands looking out over the fields. Another worker Leon came up to him offering him a water bottle. Aldric smiled, grateful for taking it. “You know we should plant this patch differently.” Aldric said to him quietly. “What do you mean?’ Leon asked, taking a long sip of the water he was holding. “Well it's called the three sisters, you plant corn, beans, and squash. They all support each other and help each one to grow. It will save space and I promise you will have a better crop.” Aldric said, taking some of the water and dumping it on his head. “It sounds good but how does it work?” Leon asked. “The beans are planted at the base of the corn stalks. The stalks offer climbing bean vines support as they reach for s

Bait: Aldric was running the the rake through the ground plotting out new rows for the crops. Leon behind him fertilized and refreshed the soil. They would start planting tomorrow. They wanted to give the ground at least twenty four hours before they started putting things in the ground. Aldric ran the rake through the last section of dirt and stopped. Leon was close behind him. Catching up to Aldric, Leon let out a ogn breath revealing how tired he was. The rest of the farmers had gone home. Leon stayed behind to help make sure everything would be ready for tomorrow. There were only so many people they could spare to work on the new field. The others had to maintain and keep up on the produce that survived. “I don't know what we would be doing without you. I can't tell you how much this means to us. There is so much going on and so much uncertainty right now. Thank you for giving us some type of foundation.” Leon said, reaching over and squeezing his shoulder. Aldric smiled, bow

Tricked: Aldric gritted his teeth, blood trickled down his arm from the arrow. He watched the wolves creep out of the woods baring their shiny white teeth. He glanced to the fence, he could carry Rhett but the traps. He could fight them but he didnt know how many more were in the woods. Someone was shooting arrows. “Damn Aldric! I can smell blood and i can feel your tension what the fuck is going on.” Rhett ordered as he tried really hard to see but his eyes were swollen shut. “Four rogues just came out of the woods. Someone fired an arrow and it grazed me. I don’t know if it was one of the four before they shifted or if there is someone back there ready to fire more.” Aldric said, watching the wolves. They were waiting for something drool dripped down off of their jaws as they stared at Aldric and Rhett. Their bodies twitching from the aderlaine. Just looking at the wolves you could tell there was nothing but the word kill ringing through their heads. “You said four, we can take

Thoughts:Rhett was panicked he couldn’t see, he had no clue what was going on. He felt helpless. He shifted trying to hear anything something. The gun shots made him more worried. He didn't know where anyone was. He was becoming to caught up in his emotions to stop and think about using his other senses. He couldn't deal with it any more. He felt like his chest had bricks sitting on it. “Aldric!” Rhett yelled like it was some type of call for help. Rhett shifted his stance and began moving his hand in the air as if he was searching for him. He needed to know he was ok. He didn't hear him get over or through the fence. He needed to know he was ok. Hedrix was whimpering inside of him trying to reach out to Xyler for an answer. “I’m right here.” Aldric said going to him, Rhett’s hand touched his chest. Rhett felt an immediate rush of calm and relief. Rhett put his hand on Aldric’s shoulder exhaling the breath Rhett didn't realize he was holding in. Rhett grasped Aldric's shoulder

Sharing Pain: “One.” Dr. Jason announced grabbing a hold of the arrow’s stem. “Just because I care doesn't make you any less strong or weak. It’s ok to be consoled.” Aldric through mindlink to Rhett trying to get his thoughts off of what's about to happen. “I don't need you -” Rhett started to say but then let out a yell, as Dr. Jason snapped the tail off the arrow and pushed it through his upper chest area. Luke quickly waved the gauzes at Aldric. Blood began pouring down out of the gaping hole the arrow left. Aldric pulled Rhett to him, grabbing the gauze as he did and pressing them into the wound. Rhett leaned his forehead against Aldric breathing hard. “I got you. I got you.” Aldric whispered, pressing his forehead into Rhett’s. Rhett leaned against Aldric, his breathing slowing as the calming effect Aldric had on him washed over him. Aldric kept pressure as Dr. Jason gaher his supplies and came over. He tapped Aldric’s hand, lettering him know to let go. Aldric let go and pl