Raya's Secrets (Under Editing)

She Can't Die!

I pull into the parking lot as members of the Silver Gang rush out the door towards the car.
I climb out along with Asher who's carrying Monroe.
"Get her to the medical room."
I order as I follow them into base.
My eyes shift to Luke who's now talking with Justin, Tyson, Nathan, Jo, Jaecee and Saiylor. They all look up to meet my gaze and I hesitate. 
I can't deal with this right now. Not with everything going on.
"Red Lion! Where are the doctors?"
I ask as one of the members leads Asher towards the medical room.
"They're already there and waiting."
Luke answers and I nod in approval.
"Good."
The faster they help Monroe, the faster she'll get better.
I glance at the others before turning on my heel to follow Asher still carrying Monroe.
"Raya."
Justin says trying to gain my attention. I stop hesitating, unsure of what to do. There's no way to explain any of this, especially with everything going on.
"Red Lion, I think you should get them back to their homes. Their families have worried enough I think."
I murmur.
"Raya-."
"Stop ignoring us."
Tyson interrupts in an annoyed tone causing me to look up.
"He's right."
Jaecee agrees as she holds tight to his arm as if to keep from falling down.
"We're not leaving."
Nathan says and Jo nods.
"Yeah, not until you tell us what happened."
"We're not kids."
Saiylor states.
"You can tell us Raya."
Justin says causing me to frown.
I wouldn't even know how to start.
"Luke, will you-."
"No."
The six of them interrupt my words causing me to raise an eyebrow.
"We want you to explain."
Jaecee and Jo state and I frown glancing at Luke for help.
He raises his hands in surrender backing away.
"Hey, I'm staying out of this one. I'm gonna go check on Monroe."
Luke states before running off towards the medical room.
Great.
He left me alone with them.
How am I supposed to face them after everything that I hid from them?
How are they going to forgive me?
Should they?
No.
Probably not.
They look at me expectantly and I hesitate trying to think of a good enough excuse to get out of the situation.
"I...I can't explain right now. I've got other things I need to deal with first."
I state causing them to either sigh in annoyance or frown in disapproval.
"So, you will explain?"
"Later, just not right now."
I murmur taking a step back.
"Silver Eyes!"
Two members of the gang yell from across the room.
"Yes?"
"Mr. Siver wants to speak with you."
One answers and I nod.
"Make sure they're taken care of. Please take them to a private lounging area with food and a new change of clothes."
I state and they both nod.
"Of course Silver Eyes, anything else?"
"I'd like extra doctors on standby for Miss Deadbolt."
I state referring to Monroe.
"Already done."
I nod in approval before taking one last look at Justin, Nathan, Tyson, Jaecee, Jo and Saiylor. I then turn ready to walk to my dad's office.
"Wait."
I glance back at Justin to see him walk up to me.
"What? I told you I'd explain later."
"I'm coming with you."
He says stopping next to me and I frown shaking my head.
"No, it'd be better if you stayed with the group."
I state gesturing to the others.
"I'm going with you."
He says in a tone letting me know he's not going to back down.
I hesitate before walking forward not giving him an answer. He goes to follow me, but both boys steps in front of him to block his path.
"Let me through."
"Not without Silver Eyes permission."
The three of them glance at me and I nod.
"Just let him come."
I mutter and continue walking.
Justin jogs to catch up and I tense feeling both nervous and worried.
We both remain quiet as I lead the way. I keep my eyes forward not willing to look at him, but I feel his gaze on me.
"Raya?"
"Hmm?"
"You okay?"
He asks and I look over confused.
"Huh?"
"Are you hurt?"
Well other then the stab wound I'm fine.
"Um, no. I'm good, are-are you hurt?"
I ask quietly.
"No, neither are the others."
I feel my shoulders relax slightly glad that they weren't hurt. However, I still feel guilty and worried.
"What happened exactly?"
I ask as we approach my dad's office.
"I'll tell you what happened when you tell me what the heck was going on with....Blood Arrow? Is that his name?"
Justin asks looking at me and I nod.
"Yeah, it was."
"Was?"
"He's dead."
I state as I open the door to my dad's office.
"Raya!"
My dad suddenly tackles me in a hug.
"Oof! Hey dad."
I say between breathes as the air is squeezed from my lungs.
"I'm so glad you're safe."
He smiles before his gaze shifts to Justin standing behind me.
"Who is this?"
"Uh, dad this is my friend Justin. Justin this is my dad."
I introduce stepping back as they shake hands.
"Nice to meet you."
"You as well Mr. Silver."
Justin nods and my dad turns to me.
"So about the mission? Should we discuss this privately?"
Dad asks referring to Justin.
He doesn't know if I want Justin in here as we talk.
"He can stay."
I state causing him to nod in understanding.
"Was the mission successful?"
"Affirmative."
"And Blood Arrow?"
"Dead."
"Who's taken charge?"
"Blood Arrow's son, Wyatt."
"Will he be a problem?"
"Not that I'm aware of. He seemed sincere in doing the right thing."
I answer and he nods.
"And I'm assuming all your friends made it back?"
"That is correct."
"Unharmed?"
"James Monroe was shot during the event. She's in the medical room at this time."
I answer feeling my hands clench in anger. Justin's hand wraps around mine reassuringly and I relax taking a deep breath.
"I see, and your plan for your friends?"
"I want a private plane to take them back home by morning."
"Wait, what about you?"
Justin demands looking at me with a dark gaze and I frown.
"Luke is going to go pick up James while I go discuss some....boundaries with the Blood Gang. Since they have a new leader we'll need to make sure that things are dealt with carefully."
I answer keeping my gaze on dad rather then let them wander to Justin who looks a bit confused and irritated-perhaps even worried.
"Well done."
Dad nods in approval.
"You can go check on your friends now, I'm sure they're worried and would like to know the plan."
"Of course."
I mutter as my gut flutters in nervousness. I'll actually have to talk to them and explain. How am I going too explain? I can't possibly see how this will go well.
I walk out the door with Justin on my heels as he follows close behind.
"Raya."
He says but I continue to walk down the hallway. What should I do?
"Raya, wait."
He grabs hold of my hand pulling me back towards him. I meet his gaze with my own silver gray ones.
"Tell me you'll be coming back with us."
He states and I look down away from his piercing eyes.
Truthfully, I wasn't planning on going back. Not after all that's happened. Maybe send some people to grab my stuff from the house, but that's it.
"I...I ca-."
'Ring!'
'Ring!'
'Rin-!'
I answer my phone that had interrupted my sentence.
"Yes?"
"Raya, it's me."
Luke's voice answers over the phone and I frown. His voice sounds distant like the cold stars in the night sky.
"What is it?"
"...It's Monroe..."
Luke trails off causing my chest to tighten. I drop the phone as I burst into a full sprint down the hall towards the medical room.
Monroe can't die!
She can't!