Terra Nova - Embers

The Brave

"Josh, how are you feeling" Skye asked as Maddy lead her inside

"Yeah, I'm ok. Yourself" He looked at her

"Uh..." She looked at Maddy

"I've got to... I'm... I have a lunch date with Mark" Maddy stumbled over her words

"Bye Maddy" Skye waved "Where were you, how did Mira get you"

"I was OTG" Josh stared at the floor

"You were what"

"Boylan wanted some fruts so he sent me to get some" He picked at the blanket

"You went OTG alone, when we are clueless at what could come next" She slammed her hand on the couch

"It was stupid, ok, I know that, but, I wanted to make sure you were ok the other day so..." Josh trailed

"So what" She demanded "You made a deal to see me in return for some fruts"

Josh avoided her eyes, too ashamed as to what he had done. She stopped, looking at him. He risked his life for you, just to see you. Skye flopped down onto the couch next to him, taking his hand to draw his attention.

"Thank you for your concern, but stop risking your life out there. If you go missing for real, that's bad, for everyone" Skye squeezed his hand

He watched her eyes, they searched for pain in any of his cuts, then found their way to his gaze. Skye bit her lip and moved as Josh did, holding eye contact.

"Josh, have you seen..." Elizabeth hurried through the house "Oh, uh... sorry"

She moved to the door as fast as she could, avoiding looking their way. Skye sighed and went to take her hand back, but Josh didn't let go.

"I'm sorry that I didn't take you home the other day" Josh pulled her hand towards him

"It's fine..." She whispered, closing her eyes

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"So what are we going to do with them" Jim asked, pointing towards the cell'

"We need to find out what Lucas has planned, and what's out in the badlands" Taylor stared though the glass

"Well, Mira won't talk to either of us. So how are we gonna get her to talk" Shannon leaned against the wall

"You mat not like this idea" The commander looked over his shoulder

"What did you have in mind"

Mira had been moved into a separate cell, awaiting her interrogation. She knew what Taylor wanted, but did not expect his methods.

"What is this" She growled, pulling on he restraints

"Good cop" Taylor walked out

"What's your name" Mira snapped

"Zoe"

"And I'm... meant to be scared of you" She watched the little girl with suspicion

"No, Commander Taylor wanted me to ask you these questions" Zoe pulled out two cards

"How old are you" Mira interjected

"Six turning 7" Zoe grinned triumphantly

Mira glared at Taylor through the window, he knew what he was doing. An innocent bystander who was almost the same age as Sienna.

"Can I ask you the questions" Zoe asked

Mira nodded slowly, waiting to hear what Zoe had to say.

"What is out in the badlands" She smiled

"I don't need to tell you"

Zoe pulled back looking o her father, hoping for someone to help. Then she looked at the second card,

"What is Lucas working on" Zoe blurted, wanting to leave'

Mira stood "You wanna know what hes working on, how to open a small fracture, one that could lead to anytime"

Taylor mouth opened, another portal, what hell could this lead to.

"Zoe, sweetie, come here" Jim stood in the doorway

"Yes daddy"

"Daddy, another Shannon, how many are there" Mira smirked

"Five, Mummy and Daddy and Josh and Maddy and me"Zoe said proudly

"Five, interesting" Mira nodded

"We will stop him again, we always will" Taylor growled

"I'm not the one that you need to convince Taylor" She smiled

"Soon, we will be out of here, then" Mira watched the Commander "I'll fulfill my promise. I'll watch yours and Shannons blood, flow"

"Don't hold you breath Mira, or better yet, do" Taylor smirked

"All in good time Nathaniel" Mira teased