Chapter 11: Wasteland

Once upon a time...In a wild...wild world...there were two wolf brothers, living in their home lair with their papa wolf. They all lived happily together but...one day...hunters took their Dad away....forever. So now the brothers were alone...and they had to find a new home...along the way they made a friend, a fox who also wanted to find a home.


That's when the fox and the big brother discovered that the little one...was not an ordinary wolf...but a superwolf! And then...they worked together to learn how to use his power, and to follow the rules for them. They discovered a secret hideout where they could train day and night...They were happy. But the little wolf got very sick so they had to move on...


On the way, a deadly predator attacked them, but they scared it away..They decided to journey to the home of the wolf brothers nearby ancestors to seek help...


Finally, the tired and hungry brothers, along with their friend, made it to the home of their ancestors...The old wolves invited them to stay. They even took care of them...They were happy to have a safe, warm place to rest...The little wolf even made friends with a raccoon, and together they went on awesome adventures!


Unfortunately, hunters were hot on their trail, and found them. But the old wolves helped the brothers and the fox escape...They had nowhere to stay again...so they decided to keep going South...to the distant homeland of their papa wolf...


*2 Years Before Meeting the Diaz Brothers*


"Soooo how was the party?" My friend, Emma, asked me. I smirked and said. "It was...good." Emma groans at this. "Just good?" She asked me, suspiciously. "Yeah....it was good." I said, again, as I put my books in my locker. "C'mon, bitch, give me the details. It was Bradley's party after all." She said, excitedly. "Well...there was alot of drinking and dancing..." I recounted and she playfully pushes my shoulder. 


"Oh please....Was Elliot there?" She asked me, wiggling her eyebrows, and I chuckle as my face heat up at this. "Aahh, so he was....did you get to talk to him?" She asked me. "Yeah..." I said. "And...?" She asked and we began to walk down the halls. "Well...we talked and drank and then....we kissed...." I said and Emma's smile got even bigger.
"Ooohhh, girl....aaannnnddd....?" She said and I look over at her. "And? Why's there have to be an and?" I asked her and she rolls her eyes. "Bitch, please! It's a party with alcohol, you were talking to this guy that you've had a huge crush since you came to this school last year and then you guys made out!" Shs said as she looks over at me and she sees me biting back my smile.


"SHUT UP!" She exclaims then she turns to look around then gets closer to me and asked. "Did you and Elliot....you know...actually do it?" I look around as well then I nod and she smiles and let's out a squeal. "Oh my God!" She said then she lowers her voice. "How was it?" She asked me.


"It...was...alittle awkward...and it kinda hurt....but he was so understanding...and gentle...." I said as the memory of that night floods my mind. "Girl, you are so lucky! You got to sleep with one of the hottest boys in the school!" Emma said when suddenly I hear a voice scream. "(Y/N)!"


Emma and I turn around and see Dana, one of the most popular girls in the school, comes up to me, angrily. "Fuckin' bitch!" She screams and slaps me across the face, knocking me down. "Dana! What the hell?!" Emma asked her, angrily. "You fuckin' whore! You slept with my boyfriend!!!" Dana screams, angrily, at me. I look up at her, confused. "What are you talking about" I asked as I go and sit up.


"Elliot told me that you seduced him Saturday!" She yells and I raise an eyebrow at her. "What? No, that's not what happened!" I said as I stand up and she scoffs at me. "We did have some drinks and we started making out and then we went to an empty bedroom and we...." I said and shrug to leaving the word in the air.


"Bullshit! Elliot said you came onto him and he told you no but you wouldn't take no for answer and continued to seduced him until he finally fell under your spell!" Dana said.
"I didn't even know you guys were still together! He told me you guys broke up!" I said then Dana looks over her shoulder and said. "Elliot! Come here!"


Elliot comes over to her and she glares up at him. "Now tell me the truth, right now! Did you tell her that we broke up?" She asked him, angrily. "No...I told her that I didn't want to get involved with her and I was still with you, baby. But she kept insisting then she made me drink and took advantage of me." Elliot sad and I look at him in shock. My heart shattered into pieces as Emma looks at me with concern.


"Thank you, baby." Dana said to him then she glares at me. "I-I-I swear he's lying!" I said, loudly. "You are gonna regret for crossing me, orphan girl!" Dana growls before she turns and walks away. I look over at Elliot and he gives me this look that said I'm sorry before he turns around and follows Dana, making me feel empty and broken. The tears start to form in my eyes as Emma looks over at me. "(Y/n)..." she said before I turn and run toward the bathroom and begin to cry.


Dana was true to her word ever since that day, she had her crew basically harrass me, call me awful names...just made my life a living hell at that school. I tried my best to ignore them but....it just kept getting worse and worse. That's when I started getting into fights. I got into so many fights until the family I was with, way before I was adopted by Jack and Diane, couldn't take it anymore and decided to put me back in foster care. I did say goodbye to Emma before I went back and that's the last time I saw her.


That was also a moment in my life when I decided I'd never get involved with someone romantically again. I made a promise to myself that I wouldn't let myself fall for another boy again. I know it's stupid but...at that moment that's how I felt and what I wanted.


But who would've thought that two years later I would break that promise and slowly start to develop feelings for Sean.




*Present Day*


Humboldt County, California


2 Months After Beaver Creek


*Sean's POV*


I flinched in my sleep as I felt something wet touch my foot. It stopped but then I felt something wet on my foot again, which woke me up. I look around for the culprit, only to see the dog quickly wander away from the tent. Slowly, I sit up then put on my clothes and exit the tent. Hannah waves to me, completely topless, as I put on my shoes. "Hey Bedhead, had a good sleep?" She asked me.


I stand up and look at her, a bit nervously. "Oh! Hi, uh...yeah, I-I did, thanks..." I replied. "Nice. Okay, I better hit the shower before they use all the water." She said as she nods at me and walks away. "Right...See ya around." I said. "Hey, Sean! Breakfast time!" Penny calls out to me from the little kitchen area. I smile and walk over to them.


"Did you see all that fog earlier?" Ingrid asked Penny. "Creeps me out. You don't know what's inside. Like that movie..." Penny said to her. "The sun has saved us!" Ingrid said just as I approach them. "Coffee time, Sean! Man, grab some and sit yer ass down." Penny said and I go and pour some coffee into a mug.


"What? You hear that?" Penny asked as I pick up the mug and walk over to the table. "Uh...I heard nothing, Penny." Ingrid said, looking around confused. "Hmmm. Maybe it was the coffee brewing. Never mind. You can't hear? Only me." Penny said as I sit down at the table. "I don't understand. Why?" Ingrid asked. "How you miss all those insects? How the fuck? The swarm is coming...bzzz..." Penny said.


"You mean bugs? I haven't seen many flying bugs. Not in the winter at least..." I said to them "Sean...Narcs. Stealth drones. All that shit. Wake up, boy. Look up!" Penny said to me. "You...saw them? When? How?" I asked him. "Because vision, Sean. They watching us now." He replied.


"That would be shit for me and Anders to lose the job. The cash is good for us to travel." Ingrid said and I nod. "Same here. Plus this was a steady gig...Don't wanna hit the road, yet. Daniel and (y/n) won't either..." I said. "Don't puss out if the narcs show. Merrill takes care of his peeps. Yeah, he's a major dick, but fair. He always puts us to work every season. Some of us need this shit job. Not the tourists here...Kush gig. But not when they legalize that shit." Penny said.


"Then you can work legal on the farm, right?" Ingrid asked. "Not if the government steps in. Then the pigs. Pill pushers. All bad." Penny replied. "It's legal in Washington and it's worked out okay...It's gonna be legal everywhere soon anyway." I said as I look between them. "Legal. But controlled. By who? The bitches who made it against the law! Yay freedom." Penny said. "I don't know...Things have to change..." I said as drink the rest of my coffee.


"Oh, um...did anybody see Daniel or (y/n)? I haven't seen them this morning..." I asked. "I saw them walking with Finn. They were headed to the lake." Ingrid replied and I felt my stomach churn at this. Of course she's hanging out with Finn. I thought, angrily, as I set my mug down. "Thanks, Ingrid. I better see what they're up to." I said as I stand up. "Tell 'em no swimming. That lake is toxic, man. Nasty." Penny grumbles as I put my mug away then start to make some more coffee.


I was heading towards the trail when I see Jake sitting by himself. "What's up, Jake?" I greeted. "Hey Sean, not much." He said and I noticed he had a pen and paper. "What do you got going on there?" I asked. "Ah, this is a birthday card for my little sister. Don't laugh." He replied as he looks up at me, nervously.


"Aw, that's cute. Where is she?" I asked him. "Oh uh...She's with my parents, of course. Where else would a nine year-old live? Oh shoot, I mean...I didn't mean Daniel." He said as he noticed my frown. "I'm kinda jealous you get to hang out with your brother all the time...But I bet it's hard to be his brother and father figure." He said, quickly. "That's my job now. Full time Daniel Wrangler. Plus I also have (y/n)'s help." I said. "He's really lucky to have you two." Jake said and I smile again.


"Hey, since you're such a pro big bro, what's a good way to end this letter? Goodbye sounds a bit lame, right?" He asked and I think for a moment. "Well, what is she into? Like anime or video games, uh, puppies?" I asked. "She has a pet chicken named Alexander...Sarah loves that thing, but it creeps me out." He replied.


"Why not draw a creepy portrait of Alexander?" I asked, shrugging. "Good idea! It'll match my chicken scratch perfectly. Anyway, thanks for your help, Sean. I gotta finish this before I get ready for work. Don't wanna be late, or Big Joe will eat me for lunch." Jake said and I chuckle. "You and me both. See you later Jake!" I said and I head over to the path that was labeled the lake.


As I come upon the track, I see Finn, Daniel and (y/n) standing near a tree and Daniel was throwing knives at a painted target on the tree. I stopped a bit and watched as (y/n) stands to the side and watches Daniel, a smile on her face. She looked really pretty, her hair had gotten longer and she put it up in a braid. She also got a blue dye highlight in her hair, so there was a strand of her hair that was dyed, thanks to Cassidy.



(A/N: Pic above shows the type of hairstyle you have, but of course in your hair color)


I smiled at her when Daniel throws the knife and got a bullseye. "What the fuck, man! You're awesome! Come on, once again!" Finn exclaims as he pulls the knife out of the tree. "YES! I'm the man!" Daniel said and he looks over at (y/n). "Did you see?!" He asked her as Finn hands him the knife. "Yes, I did, munchkin. Great job!" She said and Daniel successfully throws the knife again and he high-fives Finn. "Holy shit, that was dope!" Finn shouts and I began to walk over to the them.



*(y/n)'s POV*


"What's up, guys? Morning target practice?" Sean asked as he walks up to us and I give him a weak smile. Since we got here about a month ago, Sean, Daniel and I kinda have this weird strained relationship going on. I mean, Daniel and I are fine but it's us two and Sean. He seems to always hang around the other people, especially Cassidy, and it really annoys me. The other people are okay but I don't really hang around them, although Finn has been really cool. Cassidy's okay but...I don't know, there's something weird about her. Although, she did help putting this blue highlight in my hair.


"Six bullseyes. In a row. Kid is a fucking ninja." Finn exclaims as he hugs Sean. "Hey, we didn't want to wake your sleepy ass up..." I said to him and he gives me a slight nod. "Yeah...Thank you for that. You guys okay?" Sean asked us. "Hey." Daniel mutters and I nod a bit.


"Seriously, I've never seen anyone throw like that." Finn said as Daniel gives Sean a gloating look. "Wow, Finn trained you well. Six...bullseyes, dude?" Sean said to Daniel. "Yeah, I got better...Lucky." Daniel replied. "You can't throw a baseball without hitting me in the nuts. How did you learn to aim so good?" Sean asked him. "Practice!" Daniel replied, angrily, as the two brothers glare at each other.


"Hey, wow..." Finn said as he puts his hands on both of their shoulders. "What's up with you two?" He asked then he turns to Sean. "I should let you know, but-but I'm watching him like a hawk. (Y/n)'s helped, too. Seriously, much respect. He's like my own blood. Not that I'm as hot or cool as his big bro." Finn said as he winks over at Sean. Then he goes over to the tree and removes the knife.


"Yo, Sean! Idea! I wanna see if Daniel inherited the family blade skills...from you." He said as he holds out the knife to Sean. "How about a little demo?" He asked. "It was my turn!" Daniel exclaims and I place my hands on his shoulder. "Daniel, let's give Sean a chance." I said, calmly, and he pouts a bit at this while Sean takes the knife. "Okay, yeah. I'll take a shot." He said and he holds up the knife and throws it, and he got a freaking bullseye.


"BLAM! Right between the fucking eyes!" Finn said and he high-fives Sean. "Damn...Did you guys escape from some circus?" He asked as removes the knife from the tree. "That was just luck..." Daniel grumbles. "Daniel..." I muttered as Finn hands the knife back to Sean. "Seriously, that shit was off the chain! One time is luck, second time is skill. So let's see..."


Sean holds up the knife and goes to throw it but the knife flies out of his hand before he could throw it. Sean whips around to look at Daniel. "Oh fuck that!" He screams as Daniel laughs. "Ha, missed! See, I rule!" He shouts.


"Sorry Sean, you're not a ninja. But you're still cool. Just ask your brother for help next time." He said as he picks up the knife from the ground. "Yeah, what would I do without him." Sean said as he continues to glare at Daniel. "Hey, don't look at me, it's not my fault you can't throw!" Daniel said as he glares back at his brother. "Whew, after that workout, I need some more fucking java." Finn said as he starts to walk away. "Wait, don't go yet!" Daniel said as Sean stops him from leaving with Finn. "It's all good, Daniel. We can practice later. Yeah, if it's cool with...Big Brother. Love ya, man..." he said and he walks away.


"What now?" Daniel asked Sean after Finn leaves. "Daniel...I can't believe you cheated." Sean said. "What? What do you mean?" Daniel asked, trying to play dumb. "Come on, don't play dumb...You're showing off in front of Finn. You want him to find out?" Sean asked then he looks over at me. "I thought you'd watch him better?" He asked me. Before I could answer, Daniel said. "Finn is cool, he wouldn't tell anybody!"


"You don't know that! You're gonna get busted, enano. You need to listen to me." Sean said. "Stop calling me that! I'm not a kid anymore." Daniel yells and he starts to turn away then Sean grabs Daniel's shoulder. "Daniel, don't..." Sean said. "Why?!" Daniel asked as he shrugs Sean's hand off of him and turns around. "See!" He holds out his hand and started to lift up a boulder.


"Stop, Daniel! NOW!" Sean yells. "Or what?!" Daniel asked, angrily. "He said stop, Daniel!" I said and I grab Daniel's shoulder. "Don't grab me!" He yells as he whips around, hurling me to the ground with his powers. "(Y/n)!" Sean exclaims as I pull myself back, afraid of Daniel. Daniel puts his hand over his mouth and he and Sean run over to me, bending down next to me.


"(Y/n), I-I'm sorry! I-I didn't mean to..." Daniel said to me, with worry. "You okay?" Sean asked me, with concern. "I'm okay, it's fine..." I said as I sit up and Sean sits next to me as Daniel sits on the other side of me. "I told you. You're good, but you don't have control over your powers yet." Sean said to Daniel as he places his arm around my shoulder. "Y-yeah, but we stopped training since we got here...You'd rather hang out with your new friends..." Daniel said as I give him a frown.


"Well...because we need to fit in if we wanna keep that job, okay? But you're right, let's um...do some training later today, cool?" Sean said and Daniel smirks. "Yeah, let's go by the lake again...But, Sean, how long are we gonna stay here? It's been like a month!" Daniel said. "I know, but...we need more money to get to Puerto Lobos. Remember?" Sean replied. "It's gonna take forever! We should try and find mom since we have her letter now!" Daniel said.


"We already had this conversation. Sorry Daniel, but we can't. We don't even know where Karen really is. And we can't risk getting caught while looking for her. She's...one of the reasons we're out here. That's why we're going down to Mexico." Sean replied to him. "How come I never get to choose? I'm the one with the power..." Daniel said. "I hear you, it's not fair. But you're my brother...and my responsibility. I have to take care of you!" Sean said. "I know. But I'm not gonna be a kid forever. Finn treats me like an adult, he understands..." Daniel grumbles.


Then a car honks in the distance. "Uh oh, Big Joe!" I said and Sean looks over at Daniel. "Hey...you don't wear your watch anymore?" He asked. "What? Oh...Nah, I put this on instead...Finn gave it to me, pretty cool, huh?" Daniel replied and I see Sean rolling his eyes at this. "Yeah, pretty cool." Sean mutters as we stand up.


"Hey, Daniel...remember what I said. Low profile." Sean said. "Yeah...Okay..." Daniel said. "We're cool." Sean said and Daniel walks ahead of us. Sean looks me over and said. "Hey, you're still wearing it." I look down at my right wrist and see the bracelet he gave me for Christmas. "Yeah, of course. Did you expect me to throw it away?" I asked him. "I-I just...I don't know...we haven't really talked the past few weeks...I thought...you...I don't know..." he said and I look down at the bracelet and fiddle with it. 


"Well...like Daniel  said, you're always with the others, we barely see you...And...I kinda miss talking to you." I said as we start to walk. He looks at me with worry then sighs.
"I'm so sorry, (y/n). I guess I'm a lousy friend and brother." He said and I smirk. "Don't beat yourself up, Sean. You're trying...I know it's hard, you're wanting to be a responsible adult but also hang out with friends, like every teen...." I said to him. Sean sighs at this then looks over at me. "I miss talking to you, too." He said and I smile at him. "C'mon, wolf boy." I said as I take his hand and we follow Daniel.


"I don't like working on a farm." Daniel grumbles, making us jump and look over at him. "I know...it could be way worse..." I said to him as I look away, embarrassed, from Sean. "Yeah...We are making cash, enano." Sean said. "Okay, okay..." Daniel mutters. "Wish we could...send Chris a present...or something...Or...maybe just check on him..." 


"We will, Daniel. When we're safe and far away." Sean said and Daniel nods. "I know..." Daniel whispers when he reaches Big Joe's truck, looking for a place to sit. "Sit here, my man." Finn said and Daniel climbs onto the truck and they high-five. "I need a bodyguard like you." Finn said and Daniel smiles. "Cool, tell Sean to get me a knife." Daniel said as Sean and I get up to the truck


Sean helps me up and I go sit on a spot and Sean climbs onto the truck and sits down next to me, while he gives a jealous look towards Finn and Daniel. Cassidy runs up to the truck and climbs in. "Hey, city lovebirds." She greets as she takes a seat across from us. My face turns red at this as I look over at Sean and he had an embarrassed look on his face. "Everyone here?! This isn't a fucking school bus! We're late!" Big Joe shouts and we began to drive off.


As Big Joe drives us to the Farm, everyone started to talk among each other about random stuff. I couldn't really make out what everyone was talking as they were all almost talking at the same time. I look over and see Finn and Daniel talking, smiling at each other. "Two peas in a pod, those two." I pointed out to Sean. "Yeah..." he grumbles and I turn to him and see this look of jealousy on his face, I giggle at this.


"Jealousy is not a good look on you, Sean." I said and he looks up at me. "Just keeping an eye out, you know..." he replied and I chuckle again. "Like I've said before, it's cute that you wanna look after him." I said and I see a small smile form on his face. "Hey...I wanna thank you for watching him...when I'm not around...I...I feel terrible for doing that." He said as the smile slowly fades. "Sean, it's no problem. I care about Daniel...and I care about you." I said and he looks up at me in shock as I smile at him. "You can owe me one later." I said and Sean chuckles.


"Hey! How 'bout shut the fuck up back there? I can't hear my music!" Big Joe exclaims at us and everyone shuts up for a moment before Finn speaks. "Guess what, he was on his secret sat phone again this morning. Speaking Romanian and shit!" He said and Cassidy rolls her eyes. "Oh no. Here it comes..." she grumbles.


"He's Agent 420 and he has a License to Kush!" Finn said and Daniel giggles. "What's that?" He asked. "Told you all a thousand times, Big Joe is a clone! They come from a factory in Silicon Valley!" Penny tells him. "Maybe he's just the factory reject...Merrill got a good deal on him." Cassidy chimed in.


"Bigfoot. Think about it: Big Joe...Bigfoot..." Sean said and Finn looks over at him, his eyes widen. "Whoa, you might be onto something! They both smell..." he said as he claps his hands. "Stinky....Big JoeFoot!" Daniel exclaims and I chuckle.


"Shit, you're all in love with Big Joe. You can't stop talking about him, I swear..." Hannah grumbles as she glares around at everyone. "But his ass is too big!" Daniel said, making Finn and Penny laugh.
"Hahaha! Right on! Hahaha!" Finn said as he pats Daniel shoulder.


"Buuurn! Hahaha!" Penny exclaims while the others laugh, Sean and I along with them. "He's kind of a mystery..." Jake mutters. "Hey! Pipe down back there! Enjoy the scenery for a change, for fuck's sake." Big Joe yells and everyone starts to calm down as we get closer to the hell-hole we call work.

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