Chapter 79: 79:- Back 2
After finalizing their plans, Jake and Emma decided to head to the nearby market to pick up some seeds for the garden. Meanwhile, Bladwin made his way upstairs to his room.
The weight of their upcoming journey pressed heavily on his mind as he lay down on his bed, hoping for a moment of respite.
Reaching for his tablet, he switched it on and watched as the screen flickered to life. The battery icon flashed a critical red, indicating it was about to die.
Bladwin navigated to the messaging app, holding onto a sliver of hope that there might be a message from Ichiro. His heart pounded with anticipation, but as the screen loaded, his hopes were dashed—there was no new message.With a heavy sigh, he placed the tablet on the bedside table.
The reality of their precarious situation settled in. The uncertainty of Ichiro's whereabouts and the challenges that lay ahead weighed on him.
Despite his exhaustion, his mind buzzed with thoughts of their journey, the dangers they would face, and the thin thread of hope they clung to.Closing his eyes, he tried to push those thoughts aside, willing himself to rest.
Gradually, fatigue took over, and Bladwin drifted into a restless sleep, his dreams filled with visions of their perilous journey and the friends he hoped to find.
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The loud noise of the door hitting the wall jolted Bladwin awake. He quickly grabbed his cloak, throwing it over his shoulders as he hurried downstairs, fastening it along the way.
When he reached the bottom, he was met with a scene that immediately put him on high alert: Jake and Emma were both gasping for air, clearly having run a long distance. Jake was slumped in a chair, while
Emma stood hunched over, her hands on her knees, trying to catch her breath.Bladwin's tension spiked. "What happened?" he demanded, his eyes darting between the two.
Jake, still gasping for breath, managed to get the words out. "We've been sold out," he panted, looking at Bladwin with a mix of fear and urgency.Bladwin's eyes widened. "What?" he demanded.
Jake took a deep breath, trying to calm down but still visibly tense. "It looks like someone has told Gjallahorn about you," he said, his voice steadying.
Bladwin's mind raced. "Who told them? Only you guys knew about me. Did you tell anyone else?" He looked at Jake and Emma, his gaze intense.Jake clicked his tongue in frustration. "I only told the freedom fighters of Titan about your appearance.
One of them got captured by Gjallahorn and spilled everything."Bladwin cursed under his breath, anger bubbling up. "Why did you do that?"
Jake raised his hands defensively, trying to justify his actions. "Man, I just wanted support from the Scarecrows. If anything happened, I thought they could help."Bladwin clicked his tongue again, frustration evident in his expression. "Now what do we do?"
Jake took a heavy inhalation before speaking. "You need to take Emma and get out of here as fast as you can," he said, his voice laden with urgency.
Emma looked at him in surprise, tears welling up in her eyes. Bladwin, understanding what Jake was implying, asked, "Can't you come with us?"Jake shook his head. "Someone's got to keep them occupied. Take Emma to her older brother in Zion, just above Suca."
Bladwin nodded, realizing the gravity of the situation. Emma, meanwhile, was crying profusely, clenching her lips to stifle her sobs.
She looked at Jake, her eyes filled with sorrow and fear.Jake placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Emma, you need to go with Bladwin. He'll keep you safe."
Emma, tears streaming down her face, clung to Jake's arm. "But Father, I can't leave you behind!"
Jake looked happy and surprised, a mixture of joy and sorrow crossing his face. "This is the first time you called me father," he said softly, his voice choked with emotion.Jake had tears in his eyes as he pulled Emma into a tight embrace.
They held each other, both crying, each tear a testament to their bond and the pain of impending separation.
Bladwin, witnessing this heartfelt moment, felt a lump in his throat. He knew how deep their connection ran and understood the sacrifice Jake was making.
He stepped forward, placing a reassuring hand on Emma's shoulder."Emma, we need to go now. Your father wants you to be safe," Bladwin said gently.Jake pulled back slightly, looking into
Emma's eyes. "Listen to Bladwin, Emma. He'll keep you safe. And remember, no matter what happens, I love you like my own daughter. We'll see each other again, I promise."Emma nodded, wiping her tears. She took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. "I love..."
Emma nodded, wiping her tears. She took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. "I love... " before Emma could finish her sentence, the house was filled with the banging noise coming from the front door.Jake clicked his tongue and spoke tensely, "I didn't think they would be arriving this soon. Go from the back door down the basement."Emma pulled Jake's arm and cried out to him, "Come with us, we'll all go!"Jake looked at Bladwin, his eyes full of unspoken resolve. Bladwin nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. He moved swiftly, pulling Emma towards the back door. Emma still reached out to grab Jake, her fingers just inches away, but Bladwin had already pulled her. "Please, come with us!" she pleaded, her voice breaking.Jake's heart ached at the sight of Emma's desperation. He wanted nothing more than to escape with them, to protect her and ensure her safety. But he knew he had to stay behind. He had to buy them time. "Emma," he called out, his voice steady despite the turmoil within him, "I need to do this. I need to make sure they don't follow you. Please, understand."Emma's eyes were wide with fear and sorrow. "But I can't lose you, not now," she whispered, her voice trembling.Jake stepped forward, placing his hands gently on her shoulders. "Listen to me," he said, his voice soft yet firm. "You're strong, stronger than you know. You need to get to your brother. He will protect you. I will find you again, I promise."The banging on the front door grew louder, more insistent. Time was running out. Bladwin tightened his grip on Emma's arm, pulling her towards the basement door. "We have to go, now!" he urged.Emma's tears flowed freely as she looked at Jake one last time. "I love you, Father," she managed to say, her voice choked with emotion.
Jake's eyes softened, and a tear slipped down his cheek. "I love you too, Emma. Now go, be safe."
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