Chapter 6: Fight with uncle/ Talking about my health problem

We went to the clinic with Auntie Quinn when she did her DNA Test. It taking awhile then finally 30 minutes later. we saw her come out shocked. "Bain. It was her. It really is my daughter. I knew it. A mother knows her daughter no matter what. Little Zee how old where you when you came to the orphanage?" "I was 5 years old. Daddy brought me. He did that thingy we did do and it said the same thing. Daddy got sick and said he had go away but he said I had to be safe. "I see. I had a feeling it was him. Did daddy every mention your mom?" "He said he sure mommy will come get me. Then you did." "You believe I'm your real mommy right?" "Of course I do silly. The Test was not needed. Daddy gave me this picture before he left and said I love you little Zee." "Oh my god. He knew he was…that's why he did it. He knew and didn't want to tell me." "Oh baby. Mommy is so sorry. If I would have known. We would have been a family." "I know mommy. Its ok. Daddy said this would happen and to love mommy with all her heart cause mommy does too." "Yes I sure do baby." "Of course I love you all just the same right? I love you like you all are my own kids." "We know Auntie." Said Zee. Then Bain noticed I wasn't doing to good. "Knight are you ok?" "Sorry uncle. I'm fine. At least I will be." Then I tried to smile a big smile. "Haha. Now I have to add two more pictures to my collection." I said. "What are you talking about brother?" "Oh here let me show you and little Zee." So everyone went out seeing I was ok and giving me time with them.

"OH cool so you write down what you think of them. Good Idea. I'm not that good at drawing but I love reading." Said Avery. What about you Zee? What do you like doing?" "I like drawing pretty pictures." "Oh I saw that picture. It was very pretty." "Thank you." "You know you sister Zee will be 10 soon and you will be 9." "Yay so cool. I have siblings. I grew up an only child. I was bored out of my mind so when I came to the orphanage I was happy I got to make friends with kids my age. At the time I didn't understand was daddy was saying now I know daddy is never coming back. Because I saw mommy's sad face." "Oh Zee You will be ok. You got a nice step daddy. He is a nice man. Your mommy loves him very much." "I know but he is not my daddy." "I understand. I miss my daddy too. He went missing in the mountains. We have been searching for him for awhile now." "Really? Maybe I can help?" "Well uncle won't let kids like us until we are at least 16 search but if you are good with tracking you can give him and his buddies some tips." "I would love too. Dad." "Bain looked up at Avery and felt strange being called dad but he answered him. "Yes Avery." "I read book. Read some tracking books of sorts. I might be able to give you some tips to help you find Zee and Knights father." "That would be a big help please." "OK have you found anything so far?" "Yes you still got it Zee?" "Yes and I never wiped it off." "That is good you didn't. how is this piece improtatnt to him?" "he always clutched it in his hand when he was thinking for frustrated. It was their mothers." "Got it. then this might not be his blood. It might give us some clue of where he might be." Do you have a medical bag somehere?" "Yes right here." "Perfect everything I need right here. Ok if this turns blue its blood if not its something else.

The test didn't turn blue. "Its just as I thought. There is only one part of the mountain that can have a mark that looks like blood. I also know which mountain. Show me a map of where you guys went."

Uncle showed him a map of where they were and where he last heard his voice. "I see. You though he was still following you. Did you go back to where you last heard his voice?" "Yes we have looked everywhere he might be." "Where exactly did you find this trinket?" I found it on the bottom around this area. "I see since its not blood he might have dropped it I think I might have an idea where he might have been and If I was able to see the spot I would be able to tell you if he was alive. So if you found it in this spot it could have gotten scrapped here In order for that to happen he would have to have been…." "That's strange with my calculations he should have ben right above you on the mountain." "But Last I heard him was over here or sounded like I didn't turn around to see." "Well there is your answer then." "But wait if he was there. What happened? Why can't we find him?" "Maybe he wanted you to think we was dead for some reason to protect everyone he loved or maybe he didn't want to face the fact that he couldn't take care of you kids anymore. That is my guesses." "Well if any of those were correct I would take the last one. Not facing us because he couldn't care for us. Well you know what when I find him if I am still alive I am going to punch him in the stomach and tell him he should have said it our faces. Its just like little Zee's story at least her father had the guts to say goodbye to her. Father couldn't Even do that. Father Even hid my sickness from me. Now I'm going to die. I may never see him again!" "OK Kids why don't you go with your mother until you big brother calms down ok?" All of them went out except big Zee. Brother I know how to calm you and you know it. I grabbed him and squeezed him tight. Until he started calming down. "This always worked when father did it so when I was old enough I was happy I can help big brother feel better." "Are you ok now Knight?" "Just a little longer." "OK as long as you need. Let me know." A Few minutes later He was ok. "Thanks sis." Then he ruffled my hair. "Hey what are sisters for right?" "Haha that's why I have to protect you so you can help me live longer." "Yes that is true." "Hey uncle I'm ok now. Can I go out and talk to the kids?" "Sure." But that didn't happen once I stood up I blacked out. "Knight!"

Auntie Quinn her the others shout so she told the kids to stay there and went running in Knights. Room. "What happened Bain?!" "After Zee calmed he down he wanted to go see the kids. He stood up then blacked out. Zee saw tears in his eyes. "I don't know how much longer Knights going to be able to make it. Its never been this bad with us."

Now lets get back to the present. I am 16 now and as you see I survived that day. My siblings forgave me for scaring them. I still have those pictures I drew stored in a safe place I My shelf." My little sisters had to stay home since they were 13: us boys got to go because I was 16 and Avery was 15 but uncle knew he would be of some help. We still haven't told the others I have a limited time to live yet but when I get worse he would have too. We were up to where my father was supposed to have been then I found a piece of paper and put it in my zipper pocket the only one who probably saw it was Avery. I didn't care who saw me grab it. So I looked around that spot for more clues I found one. "Uncle over here." "What is it?" I don't think dad was trying to run away at all. Look at these marks." "Your right I think this might have been an attempted murder on your father." "Dad you better be alive. I want to see you before I die please Even if I see you right before. I need to see you father." "OK lets head back kids and get the police involved." Said Bain.

We finally got home I went straight to my room to warm up and try to hide what I found. Before I can take the paper out Avery said. "What did you find?" "Oh Avery you scared me. Promise you won't tell ok?" "Depends on what it is." "Ok Avery lock the door we can look at it together."

He locked the door and I looked at the paper. "Its definitely dad's writing. Gasp. He used in me and his code. Hang on. It says don't find me. I want you to be safe I love you all." "I don't care father I'm going to save you I'm going to be dead soon anyway." "Hang on a minute look. Look at the paper he wrote on." Said Avery. "I've heard Uncle and his buddies talk about it. lets tell him." "Avery unlocked the door and we ran to uncle. "Uncle. Dad! We found a clue." We said in unison. "Woah kids rehearse much. I looked at the code dad wrote he said done come find me I love you. Avery was right he did it to protect us but look at eh back of the paper." I said. "It looks like he tore it off of a book or paper from somewhere. Could be from the persons pocket or book then knocked dad out." "Where did you find this Knight?" said Bain. He looked serious now. I was a little scared. "It-it was not far from the marks were left. They were under a rock so dad made sure I found it." Then uncle sighed. "I see. Sorry for scaring you. Just don't lie or hide things from me ok? If you really want to find your dad you have to be serious." "Uncle I have been serious since the beginning you wouldn't let us go because you thought we were too young. Yes you were right. Back then we were still young but I have been serious since the day I found out lost him. Are you?" Then I went outside and slammed the door I headed for my girlfriend Eva's house."

I knocked on her door (Knock Knock) "Who is it?" "Its me." "Oh come in Knight. Its such cold weather." "So how did it go searching for him?" "Well good until we got home." I hid some evidence from uncle and told him I was sorry then blamed me for not taking this seriously. I know he knew I was taking it seriously from the beginning he was probably blaming himself for not trying hard enough. I mean dad was his childhood friend after all." "I see. That's probably it. Have you had an episode since then?" "No but If I stayed there yelling at him I would and he would blame himself for it." "Hey Knight. I've been thinking about this for a long time now. I know we are young but we don't know how much longer you will be alive." "You want to have a kid with me." "So you know." "Yeah I have known for awhile. I wanted one too not knowing how long I will get to spend time with it what will happen to him or her. Well at least you will have a mini me to remember me by. Also those pictures. If we ever do have one I will draw his or her picure. I have already drawn moms. That was supposed so be my last one. Then I though of having a baby with you. Do you have family?" "No my brother was my last one. Well I'm sure uncle will be able to help you if I am gone. Plus there is my sister who can do what she can Auntie Quinn." "I get it there will be people who can help. So when do you want to try?" "Well the sooner the better right?" WE went to her room and did a couple rounds. Then we had to stop.

"How are you feeling Knight?" "I'll be fine. I just need a drink of water." I took a drink and was already feeling better. "See I feel fine now." "Well you seem fine. Ok then I believe you. Stay here ok? I'll be right back I'll let your uncle know you will stay here the night." "OK sounds good." I waited for her then I got sleepy. I heard hear come through the door. "Hmm. Eva." "Yes its me. Are you ok?" "Huh? Oh sorry yeah I was just tired. I'm glad I was homeschooled. A couple of years ago I haven't had a good nights sleep for awhile. Afraid when I go to sleep I won't wake up." Ok I was wrong. I really am a crybaby. Sorry everyone. But anyone would cry thinking they would die if they clothed their eyes. "You'll be ok here right?" "I hope so." "Just don't go anywhere ok?" "I promise I won't anymore." "OK thank you." I feel like I can peacefully in her arms.

The next morning I woke up just fine. "Hmm. How long were you awake Eva?" "Long enough to see your handsome face while you are asleep." "SO for awhile then. Of course. How are you feeling Down there Eva. Are you sore?" "Nope. I'm fine. I'm always ready to have a go with you as long as your health can take it." "Haha you mean as long as I can squirt inside you right? Hahaha." I did my Evil laugh then we went another couple of rounds again. I took a drink of water and said, "I guess I gotta go back home soon. Uncle is probably worried I died in a ditch somewhere." "Hey that is not funny. You know you shoudn't talk about dying." "I know I'm sorry. Forgive me?" I said playfully pouting. "I know you will joke about it again so I will forgive anyway." "Thank you babe. I knew you would. How are yoru sister and Kiran doing?" "I told her I called it when she was 9 and didn't believe me. they are still going strong. Its to bad he never got to that clingy little guy anymore but she still things his is adorable and still gets shy when she kisses his cheek in front of people. "Hehe that figures." "Ok well I'm going to eat breakfast at home. I will take a snack for the road though." She threw me a bar then she came over and gave me a kiss on the lips. "Well I better go before something down there looses control." Then she threw the pillow at me then I left.

I ate the bar on the way home and it was a rainy day. I didn't realize until I got to my uncles door. "Hey uncle. Sorry I didn't know it was a rainy day until I got to the door. I better get a warm shower huh?" He grabbed me and pulled me tight. "I'm sorry Knight. I'm so sorry." "What happened? Did someone die? I'm confused." "No one died Knight. I'm apologizing for that night you ran out." Said Bain. "Oh that. Yeah I'm sorry too I should have been more mature about it. I better get a shower now before I get sick uncle." "Hey Avery can you get me some clothes to change into after?" "Yeah sure brother." After Avery did that he looked at Bain. "Dad isn't it about time you tell me and Little Zee what is really going on with our brother?" "Lets just wait until he gets out of the shower and relaxes first. Then let him decide." "Good point."

After awhile I came our refreshed. "Ah I needed that. OK now what? What did I do now?" "Knight they kids want to know." "I see so you waited for my approval. Thanks uncle. I appreciate it. I guess its time. Well kids I guess its time to tell you I'm dying. You noticed I get sick easily right. Well its been since birth. There is no cure of it. I probably wont make it until my 20's if I do It would be a miracle and I for sure wouldn't live to see my 30's. OK kids now you know thank you and good luck." Then I went in my room to try to sleep but I couldn't.