Race To Witch Mountain

9

Charlotte-Mae turned on the tap, rolling up her sleeves, running her hands under the cool water, scrubbing the dirt off them before cupping her hands, splashing the water on her face, making sure to get the smudges of dirt as well. Sara watched her for a moment, copying her actions, rolling up her sleeves, scrubbing her hands with water and then her face with the soap. A small sigh emitted from her nose, looking down at her hands and adjusting one of her many rings, looking back at the mirror and running a hand through her curly locks. One was out of place, causing her to run a hand back under the water, reaching up and wrapping the lock of hair around her index finger before dragging it down, allowing the curl to bounce back into place.

". . . Molecular density" Charlotte-Mae said, looking at Sara as she rolled her sleeves back down "that's what your brother can do?"

"Yes, my brother possesses the ability to control his molecular density" She confirmed

"Which means it allows him to  phase through solid objects or withstand the greatest of impacts" she added, earning a small nod

"But there is something else on your mind, Charlotte-Mae" she pointed out "I know you heard our conversation earlier in the transportation vehicle"

". . . I had a dream" Charlotte-Mae said softly "you were in it . . and Seth. We were running in a field, laughing, not a care in the world"

"Then I believe it is best if we include Seth in this topic of conversation" Sara replied

She looked at the Sara for a moment, letting out a small sigh and giving her a small nod, the two of them walking out of the women's restroom just as Seth exited the men's, looking at her in concern,

". . Am I Azalea?" Charlotte-Mae asked, looking at them

"Yes, you are" Sara answered honestly

"Years ago, when we were children, you were taken from your home" Seth explained "your parents and grandparents searched everywhere, but you were no where to be found. After years without finding a clue, your parents assumed you were dead"

"You are originally from our planet, Charlotte-Mae" Sara said with a small smile "you have the ability to control the four elements and foretelling"

"Which means I can predict if something good or bad is going to happen" Charlotte-Mae concluded

"Precisely" Seth replied with a nod

". . . Honestly, that explains a few things" she chuckled, folding her arms over her stomach

"Is there anything you remember?" Sara asked, looking at Charlotte-Mae "about the night you were taken?"

Charlotte-Mae shook her head slightly, she didn't remember anything, she had only known life on Earth,

" . . Who could have done it?" She asked, looking at them

"We have had our theories" Seth answered "but were unable to provide proof"

"Hey, you guys good?" Tina asked as she walked up to them, causing Charlotte-Mae to give her a nod "awesome, I'll take you back"

The teens went back to the table where Jack was sitting, watching as he closed his phone in a rush. Charlotte-Mae sat back down in her chair, Seth sitting on her right, Sara to her left,

"You know," Jack began "I think it would be - "

"Best for everyone if Seth and I took another ride?" Sara asked

"Seriously" He said to Sara, "you gotta stop doing that" 

"Jack Bruno, it is understandable that you are scared and confused considering all that has occurred to you" Sara continued

"I'm not scared" He said, causing Charlotte-Mae to give him a look "I'm just a little confused . . but the bottom line is, you guys need someone from NASA or the Air force, not me and Mae" causing Sara to shake her head

"If you abandon us now, our mission will be in serious jeopardy" she reasoned

"I'm just trying to be honest here, okay?" He looked at Seth, "I'm the wrong guy" then looking at Charlotte-Mae "plus, this is way too dangerous for you" 

"Seriously?" Charlotte-Mae asked "I've lived with two meth heads and I've been on the streets for two years and this . ." she trailed off, gesturing to the siblings "is dangerous?"

"That's different" he replied

"A wise human once said, 'You are what you think you are'" Sara said, trying to convince him

"Yeah, well, why don't you find that guy and ask him!" Jack replied, leaning back in his chair

"It was the Buddha" Seth said, "he is unavailable" causing Jack to let out a sigh

"How is it that beings on your planet can be so large in form, yet feel so small inside?" Sara asked softly

Charlotte-Mae knew what that felt like, causing her to look down at her food, suddenly losing her apatite, feeling a hand lace with hers, a soft smile forming on her lips, instantly knowing who it was.

"Maybe you need help too, Jack Bruno" Sara said

Seth watched as Charlotte-Mae furrowed her eyebrows slightly, looking down and seeing that she began rub her arm with her free hand, her gaze snapping to the window. Suddenly Jack's phone rang, causing hm to answer it,

"Dominick, I told you I - " but stopped and his expression became grave

Seth and Sara looked at each other, Charlotte-Mae looking at Seth, who looked at her in return, Jack standing up from his seat, holding a finger to them and walking away, still on the phone,

"Something's wrong" Charlotte-Mae said softly

The siblings looked over to the window, the brunette doing the same, seeing Jack standing there on the phone, looking out. He turned around and looked at the teens before turning back,

"My ability over the elements . . " She trailed off "it seems they came naturally when you showed up"

"Because somewhere inside your memory, you know who we are" Sara said, a soft smile forming on her lips "you wished to protect us, so you moved the fire away"

"And rose the train cart" she whispered

"Yes" Seth replied, giving her a small nod

Jack came back at that moment and got the teens up, causing them to follow him through the restaurant once more,

"They're here for us, aren't they?" Sara asked, stopping to look at Jack

Seth and Charlotte-Mae stopped as well, looking at her in confusion

"Yeah, they are" Jack replied and suddenly it clicked

"Those guys who were following us?" Charlotte-Mae asked "the ones in the SUVs?"

"I knew we couldn't trust him Sara" Seth said from behind

"Sheriff" Jack said to the to men at the table in the back

"It's too late now" Seth said "we have to run"

"Just wait" Charlotte-Mae said, grasping his hand 

"Jack Bruno will hand us over to your authorities" Seth said, causing her to shake her head slightly

Jack beckoned them over, causing them to follow. He grabbed Sara's hand, Charlotte-Mae keeping hers in Seth's as they snuck around the back of the restaurant towards the exit. The brunette saw a couple of guys in black suits come in and look around, clearly looking for someone.

Them.