Chapter 20: A Family United

“Tanner!” Vesta sobbed and yelled at the same time. She hugged her brother, who hugged her back so hard she couldn’t breathe, “Don’t tell Mom and Dad we hugged.”

“I won’t tell them if you clean my room,” Tanner joked, but he had to wipe tears from his eyes.

Tanner pulled Vesta out of the middle of the corridor, finding a rare space to stand.

“Have you seen Mom? Dad? You’ll never believe what happened…well, I guess you would since you are here too,” Vesta’s brother ran his hands through his short, red hair.

Vesta looked around, standing on her toes, “Mom and Dad are here. We picked them up along the way. Then we came looking for you. It’s been quite the adventure.”

She caught sight of Rycer Tae looking around urgently and waved an arm. Taking her brother’s arm she started heading towards the commander, scanning the group for her parents.