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Liam gets himself and Zayn out of the lower level of the cave. When he hits the upper level, he immediately searches for Paul. To Liam’s luck he finds him. Paul is hurt but not too bad. When Paul sees Liam carrying Zayn he dashes over to the two boys and gives Liam a helping hand.
“You saved him.” Paul mutters with a smile, and Liam nods stiffly.
“I didn’t. He died back there for a few minutes. Then, I don’t know, that defective blue stone or whatever kicked in and healed him, bringing him back to life.” Liam speaks absently, holding onto Zayn’s side and walking out the cave with Paul on Zayn’s other side, helping Liam. “It was Harry. That kid that I was telling you about. I couldn’t read his mind. He was right there in front of me the whole time and I had no idea he was the Zodian general.”
“Liam that’s not your fault.” Paul speaks and Liam scoffs.
“Right. Here I am, the almighty alien warrior, and I didn’t even know my arch nemesis was at my damned school.” He sighs when they finally make it out the cave.
It’s the early morning. The sun is just beginning to come out. Liam hands Zayn to Paul and stares at the outside of the cave. He takes out the orange stone and illuminates his finger tips. Liam throws fireballs at the outside of the cave causing it to cave in.
“It had to be destroyed. If not people would get suspicious with what they would find down there.”
“Very smart.” Paul speaks and Liam hears Zayn groan. “We have to get him to a hospital Liam. He looks dehydrated.”
“Yeah. Yeah, let’s go.”
Liam and Paul get Zayn to the nearest Hospital. Paul explains to the doctors what happened while Liam stays by Zayn’s side. He knows that in a matter of time Zayn’s family and the police will all be here and he won’t be able to see him.
They hook Zayn up to some machine that’s giving him water and nutrients. The doctors said he was severely dehydrated and looks as though he hadn’t eaten in a few days. They gave Zayn a sedative so he could sleep. Liam sits at Zayn’s bedside with Zayn’s hand in his. Liam takes in all of Zayn’s features. His long lashes. Perfect jawline. Gorgeous lips. Everything that Liam will never forget. He tears up and wipes his eyes with the back of his hand.
An hour later Zayn’s family arrives. They burst into the hospital room and hug Liam. Thanking him for finding Zayn, before making their way to the sleeping boy. Liam steps out of the room quietly and sees Paul sitting in the waiting area.
“C’mon.” Paul smiles standing. “Even the almighty alien needs some sleep yeah.” He whispers and Liam smiles slightly.
“Yeah.”
Zayn wakes up to a ringing in his ears and light chatter going on all around him. He’s confused. He doesn’t know where he is. And the last thing he remembers is that mind numbing pain from the machine… Zayn jerks his body upward and frantically looks around. When he finally realizes that he’s not in harm any more he eases back down.
“Zayn.” His mother speaks crying and hugging him. “Oh I missed you. I was so scared.” She keeps crying and kissing Zayn’s head.
Zayn is still a bit confused. Doesn’t really know how he got here. He looks around the room and sees the rest of his family and a few policemen. Zayn’s mother pulls away and he just stares at her with wide eyes.
“What happened?” Zayn’s voice cracks and he clears his throat.
“That, Zayn, is what we are trying to figure out.” One of the officers speaks. “Do you mind if we ask him a few questions?” The man looks around the room and everyone nods, silently leaving.
“How did I get here?” Zayn questions and the officers smile.
“One of your friends did a very brave thing and went out searching for you. He and his uncle found you and brought you here.”
“Where is he now?” Zayn questions looking around, trying to find Liam.
“Zayn.” The other officer speaks. “What all do you remember?”
“Nothing. I honestly can’t remember anything.” Zayn sighs and pops his shoulders.
“Do you remember anything about a cave Zayn?” One of the men asks and then it happens.
It hits Zayn like a freight train. Everything. From being attacked at his home, to being dragged to this cave and hooked up to a green glowing machine, to being tortured about Liam’s where abouts. Zayn looks up at the officers and nods.
“I remember.”
Zayn goes on to make up a lie about his ‘kidnappers’. Says they were in all black and had masks on. They took him to the cave and beat him and starved him, which wasn’t a full lie. Zayn tells the officers he has no idea who it was or why he was taken. Just that he was left for dead until Liam came and saved him.
“Thank you Zayn. And we will do our best to find these people that took you.” The officers smile and Zayn tries to do the same as he watches them leave.
“Zayn!” Zayn turns around and sees Louis and Niall running to him.
The two wrap him in a huge hug and Zayn smiles, hugging them back. When the other two boys pull away, Zayn sees Louis has tears running down his face and Zayn can see the ones Niall are holding back.
“Guys, don’t cry. I’m fine.” Zayn smiles and Louis scoffs wiping his tears.
“Yeah, while we were scared shitless for days.” Louis speaks.
“We missed you man.” Niall adds.
“I missed you all two. But now I’m back.” Zayn speaks, gripping his bag a little tighter.
“Yeah, we know you’re back but Liam isn’t.” Niall raises an eyebrow and Zayn looks confused.
“What do you mean?”
“Liam hasn’t been to school in like a week. All since you were in the hospital he’s been a no show.” Louis shrugs and Zayn’s voice gets caught in his throat for a brief second.
“Zayn?”
“I have to go. I will call you two later.” Zayn closes his locker and heads toward the front doors of the school.
“Is that everything?” Paul asks looking at the boxes in the back of the truck plus the mobile trailer that’s attached to the back.
“I think so.” Liam sighs, putting the last box in the back.
“Are you sure about this?”
“Paul…” Liam trails and Paul shakes his head.
“What Liam? I have to ask. I understand why you want to leave, but are you sure you want to leave?”
“I’m sure.” Liam mutters.
“Like hell you are!” He hears Zayn’s voice and turns around to see Zayn running toward him.
“Zayn…”
“Fuck you Liam! And you too Paul!” Zayn shouts and Paul holds up his hands.
“Hey, this one is not on me.” Paul responds and Liam sends him a glare.
“Zayn, look…”
“You were just going to leave. Just like that you were going to be gone. No goodbye? No see ya later. Just gone. Don’t I mean anything to you?”
“Of course you do.” Liam sighs and hangs his head. “I’m doing this for you.”
“For me? You have got to stop thinking you know what’s best for me, Liam. I’m the only one that can make that decision.”
“You died Zayn!” Liam raises his voice and he doesn’t mean to, but he’s agitated. “You died because of me. And I’m not going to let that happen again. So I’m leaving. There are things that I have to figure out and I’m not going to stay here and keep you in danger while I do. So I’m making the choice to leave Zayn. You can move on with your life. And go do whatever you want to, without the constant fear of some alien trying to kill you.”
“But I want that.” Zayn tears up and Liam looks up at the sky, before back at Zayn.
“But you don’t need that.” And then he feels it. A hard slap across his face.
“Don’t you dare tell me what I do and don’t need Payne. Because if you knew anything you would know that I need you. And I love you. And I’m not going anywhere without you. If you leave I’m going to follow. No matter what you say.” Zayn ends up running his hand along the slap mark that he made on Liam’s face.
“Zayn, being on the run… It’s not like the movies. It’s scary and not a life you should be living. You have your family and friends here. They just got you back and what now, you want to run away with me. Do you know what that would do to them.”
“They would understand…”
“How can you say that? How can you say that you would give up everything for me?”
“Because I already have. Liam I fucking died for you, does that not show you how in this I am.” Zayn wraps his arms around Liam’s neck. “I stayed when you told me you were an alien, I didn’t run when you had that little episode in my bathroom, and I’m still here after being taken by your rival planets leader who also happend to be the bully at my school. So will you please stop trying to push me away, because I’m not going anywhere.” Zayn leans up and presses his lips to Liam’s, who instantly responds by wrapping his hands around Zayn’s waist.
Paul clearing his throat brings the two boys back to reality. Liam sighs and rests his head on Zayn’s forehead.
“I’m not getting rid of you am I?” Liam asks and Zayn laughs.
“Nope.”
“Well you should call your family. Leave a voicemail telling them you got into this art school in America. You were going to tell them when they got back from their trip but then you got kidnapped. Tell them it was too hard for you to say goodbye and that you love them.”
“Wow you came up with that fast.”
“You get used to it.” Liam shrugs. “We should run by your home and get you some clothing. Then we will be on our way.”
“Ok.”
“Zayn you do know that with you being with me you are still a target.” Liam speaks and Zayn nods. “That means you can’t speak to your family, Louis, or Niall. You have to cut off contact. If not they will use them to get to you to get to me.”
“I know Liam.”
“And you still want to do this?”
“Yes.” Zayn nods and kisses Liam once again.
“So what’s the plan boys?” Paul asks and Liam turns to face him.
“Looks like Zayn’s coming with us.”
(A/N So you guys this is it! The ending of the first book!!! I hope you all really enjoyed it, honestly I loved writing this story! And I’m loving writing the second book!! I don’t know when I will start posting it, but I will keep you all updated! So once again, thank you all for reading this book!!!! Xx
Oh I almost forgot the title for the second book is… Finding Home! ;D)
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