Aug 27, 2006 13:27
Chapter 2/?
"What about Taylor himself?" Asked Dan. Dan had become a spokesman for the clan after testifying against his father at a clan trial regarding Blair. He then became part of the clan after saving Sarah from a GDP officer, who wanted to test her and see if they could take her away from Hunter.
"He's eighteen, lives with his lover, and wants to be an artist." Answered Sentinel David Cruz.
"Where is he now?" Asked Dan.
"Dan, where do you think he is?" Blair asked, giving Dan an annoyed look.
"I guess we're off to the hospital." Said Blair.
They were getting into the truck that Hunter had leased, but when the GDP was going to get in behind them they were given cold looks, which made stop in their tracks.
"Guys why don't you take your own car." Dan said, when he saw what had happened. It was around seven o'clock that they all arrived at the hospital; they walked straight to the nurse’s station. "I would like to see Doctor Franklin." Said Dan.
"You name sir?" Asked the nurse.
"My name is Dan Slater and I'm from the Head of the GDP." Answered Dan.
"One minute please." The nurse said, as she picked up the phone to call for the doctor.
A minute later Doctor Franklin came out. "Hello, are you from the GDP?"
"Yes, I'm Dan Slater, this is High Senior Sentinel Prime Jim Ellison and his guide Blair Sandburg. We’re here to see Justin Taylor.”
“Please follow me.” Doctor Franklin said, as he began to lead them towards the room Justin was staying in.
As they entered they saw people everywhere, but before Doctor Franklin could say anything Blair, Sarah, and Jack all walked over to Justin and took his hand. It was a few minutes later when all three guides turned away from Justin and walked to their Sentinel’s.
“He should have no problems with his abilities for a while.” Blair answered, when he received strange looks.
“Can we take him home?” Asked Deb.
“No, after he recovers from the beating, we’ll be taking him back to Cascade.” Jim answered, while giving Brian a strange look.
“You just can’t take my son.” Jen said, in an upset voice.
“I’m sorry Ms. Taylor, but we can. An empath belongs to the GDP; they train them and then give them to a sentinel.” Dan said, giving Jennifer an apologetic look.
“Ms. Taylor, you should be proud to know that your son will be given to my nephew.” Jim said, while looking at Brian.
“And why is that?” Asked Deb.
“I’m High Senior Sentinel Prime of North America.” Jim answered, with a smile.
“And that means what?” Asked Brian.
“That means that no one will be able to touch him.” Blair answered, seeing a lion, a bay cub, and fox walk out of the wall. "He will be in one of the highest ranking families in the clan."
"Where would they be living?" Asked Mel.
"Since they're still in their teens, they'll be living with my brother." Jim answered, also seeing a lion, a cub, and a fox walk out of the wall.
"No, you can't take Justin away!" Yelled Brian.
"Brian, what is wrong with you?" Michael asked, in a surprised voice.
"He's my guide, I've been waiting for him for twelve years." Brian said, with tears running down his eyes.
"Bri, how can you be a Sentinel; I've known you since we were twelve?" Michael asked, in a stunned voice.
"My parents made me suppress my abilities." Brian answered, look at Justin with love.
"It's ok, Jim knows how you feel." Blair said, giving Brian a reassuring smile.
"They now accept him."
"My family never wanted me, so they'll never except these abilities." Brian said, with hate in his voice.
"That's ok, you'll have a new family." Sarah said, with a smile. "The clan is one big family and they take care of you."
"But first you'll have to get off the drugs." Hunter said, after taking a quick sniff.
"Is being a Sentinel hereditary?" Asked Lindsey, thinking about Gus.
"Yes." Answered Blair, seeing the scared look in her eyes. "I'm sure your son is too young for you to worry about."
"He's five months old." Lindsey said, trying not to worry.
Taking out a card Jim handed it to Lindsey. "If he starts to show signs of his abilities call me."
"Will he be taken away from us?" Asked Mel, she sounded worried.
"No, he'll be trained and paired up with a guide." Blair answered, in a soothing voice. "
Which clan will he be in?" Asked Brian.
"If you stay here, you'll be in Senior Sentinel Prime Cruz's clan. If you come to cascade you'll be in Senior Sentinel Prime Edwards clan." Answered Jim. "But know this, I lead the clans of North America."
Before Brian could say anything in response a sound came from the bed, when everyone turned around they saw that Justin was awake. "Oh, damn where am I?" Justin asked, in a drowsy voice.
"Hello Justin, I'm High Senior Guide Prime Blair Sandburg and you're in the hospital." Blair said, giving Justin a friendly look.
At first that was the only person he saw, but then he heard his mother calling his name so turning toward her voice he saw the rest of the people in the room. "What's going on?" Justin asked, looking around.
"Justin, baby I have something to tell you." Jen said, taking his hand.
"What is it mom?" Justin asked, getting a strange feeling coming off his mom. "Well you see honey…."
Before Jen could finish Blair interrupted her, "You were hit over the head with a baseball bat, which activated your empathic abilities."
"What does that mean?" Justin asked, knowing he was going to hate the answer.
"It means that you’re a guide, and must be paired with a Sentinel." Answered Dan.
"Who the fuck are you?" Asked Justin.
"My name is Dan Slater and I'm the head of the GDP." Answered Dan. "We train Sentinel and Guides and then pair them off."
"So I'm one of those freaks?" Justin asked, trying not to show his fear.
"Justin we aren't freaks, it's just that we have abilities that other people don't have." Jim said, trying not to loss his temper.
"Jim, calm down he's young and doesn't know any better." Blair said, taking Jim's arm. "Don't you remember Sarah, when her abilities came on line?"
"Sarah was more respectful." Jim said, looking at Justin.
"She was more respectful because she knew about Sentinels and Guides." Blair said, giving Justin a smile.
"Excuse me I'm still in the room." Justin said, in an annoyed voice.
"Sorry Justin." Blair said, with a smile. "Now, as soon as you get better, we'll be taking you back to Cascade for your training."
"I ain't going anywhere with you." Justin answered, giving them an evil look.
"If you don't come with us. The GDP will take you, train you their way, and then stick you with any Sentinel." Blair said, in a calm voice.
"And if I go with you?" Asked Justin, trying not to show he was scared.
“We train you and help you find a Sentinel that is already established in the clan, but doesn’t have a guide.” Answered Blair.
“What will the clan do for me?” Asked Justin.
“Give you security, protect you from those who don't like different people." Sarah answered, giving Justin a smile.
"Will I be able to see my family?" Inquired Justin.
"After a couple of months or until your bond with your Sentinel is strong enough." Answered Blair.
"I hope you tell the Sentinel that gets me that I'm gay, and I have a lover." Justin said, and looked at Brian.
"Well that's going to be up to your Sentinel, if you can see your lover." Blair said, looking at Brian.
Without saying a word Brian just walked out of the room, unable to face the prospect of not being allowed to see Justin. When Brian walked out, Blair saw a look come over Justin that spoke volumes.
Blair looked at Jim, "Go after him and have a talk." Blair whispered, Sentinel soft.
Jim gave Blair a look that said anything but that, but Blair just smiled at him. "Go he needs someone who understands." Whispered Blair.
With a sigh Jim grabbed Hunter's arm and they both went after Brian, "Why are you dragging me along." Hunter asked, as he tried to pry his arm from Jim's grip.
"Because you know how he feels."
"Why don't we just arrest him for drug possession?" Asked Hunter.
"Because he was trying to suppress his senses." Jim answered, giving Hunter a dirty look.
"I suppressed my senses without using drugs." Said Hunter.
"That's because you're a cold hearted bastard." Jim said, giving Hunter a smile.
"You're one too." Hunter came back, with a smile of his own.
"See, so you should understand why he was taking drugs." Jim said, in a serious voice.
Before Hunter could say anything, they bumped into Brian who was standing by the elevator looking out into space; "Do you think he's zoned?" Asked Hunter, when they saw him.
"Don't know, let's check." Jim said, walking up to Brian.