As if on command, they all burst out from the hut and ran as fast as they could. Serena's eyes were wide and her ears rang from the howling which the men who were patrolling were making. If they hadn't been runnung, she would have wanted to look back and observe them. It felt so surreal and strange that few hours ago she wouldn't have imagined ever experiencing any of these bizarre events. Klaus glance up at the sky, the moon was beginning to retreat behind the clouds, he gritted his teeth.
"We only have a few minutes, let's be fast"
Serena was already panting hard and her lungs were on fire, she missed a step and stumbled to the ground with a small yelp.
"Are you okay?" Gaius immediately asked as he bent to help her up, she winced as she nodded.
"Yeah, I'm fine, I just missed my step. I'm sorry"
"We have no time for that" Klaus grunted and the next minute she found herself being carried into his arms. She wasn't even given the chance to squeal or protest as they two men suddenly increased their speed, she had to hold on to his neck tightly with her eyes shut as they ran.
"Almost there" Klaus growled as they spotted modest house that was covered by an average gate. With a glance at Gaius which Gaius acknowledged with a nod, they switched for the fence and jumped over it. Serena still had her eyes closed but she screamed out a little because she suddenly felt weightless for a few seconds before she felt him land with a third on his feet.
"You can open your eyes now" Klaus told her as he panted.
Slowly, she did so, the first thing she noticed was that they were standing in front of a nice house was was made with bricks and then painted blue and green. Klaus was still holding her so she tried to get down.
"Can you walk?"
"Yes, thanks"
Without another word, he let her down and immediately headed for the house with Gaius behind him. She tilted her head to the side as she noticed that it was once again quite.
"The howling has stopped" she remarked
"Yeah, the moon is back under the clouds and even if it did, they won't howl anymore, once is already enough" Gaius told her somberly ad he pointed to the sky which she now noticed was without a moon but still had twinkling stars.
"You want you do it or should I do it?" Klaus asked him.
He blew a deep breath as he swallowed, his hands were clenched at his side as he stared fixedtedly at the door, a look of apprehension and excitement in his eyes.
"I'll do it, they are my folks anyway"
Klaus nodded with a grunt and moved away from the door giving him enough space to stand in front of the door. With a bit of hesitation, he stretched out his hand and knocked on the door. The first knock, there was no response so he knocked a few more times until he heard a few shuffling and someone was behind the door.
"Who is it?" A deep, gruff male voice sounded, Gaius who initially has a tense posture suddenly release his shoulders letting them hang and blew out a breath. He licked his lips before answering.
"Its me"
"You who?"
"...dad, its me your son"
There was silence in which even Serena forgot to breath.
"What son? I have no son?"
Gaius blinked rapidly and shot a questioning look at Klaus who just shrugged.
"Yes you have a son, ...dad" he insisted
"My son is dead, haven't seen his in years. How can you be my son?" The voice growled this time, a bit violent.
"Dad, I'm not dead. Its me Gaius, your only son"
"...no way...impossible" the voice whispered, low.
Serena couldn't hear it because she was human but Klaus and Gaius were able to hear it because of their enhanced senses. Suddenly, a loud slam was heard making Serena flinch.
"Samuel open that door now, its my son, our son" a woman's voice frantically urged, Gaius suddenly broke into a smile, his eyes glistened with unshed tears. In seconds, the door was open and a middle aged petite woman rushed out, she halted immediately she saw Gaius. Her blue eyes were wide as she stared at him from head to toe, a man came out from behind her, he was also middle aged but was taller and still looked strong though his face had wrinkles on them. He also stared at Gaius as if he was seeing a ghost.
"Son?" Is that you my baby?" The woman breathed as she walked slowly towards him, Gaius walked towards her too with a look that was akin to wanting to cry.
"Mommy bear" he uttered, this was the nickname he used to call her. Her eyes immediately flew open same as that of the man's. In an instant, the woman ran to him with full speed and flung her arms around him.
"My son! My baby!" She cried out as she sobbed, she withdrew back to hold his face and stare at him then she hugged him back again. This time, the man didn't hesitate, he rushed forward and took them into his arms.
"Im so happy you are alive son. We missed you"
"I missed you too" he choked out with his eyes closed as he buried his nose between them taking in their scents. He had really missed them and seeing them now was like as if a dam of emotions were pouring over him. Serena and Klaus had shifted to a position that was less conscious, they quietly watched the reunion, careful not to make a noise. But then a hiccup from Serena who was trying to keep in her tears as she watched the emotional scene escaped from her and brought the couple's attention to them. The woman stared at Serena in question and shock before her eyes shifted to Klaus. The couple immediately stiffened and moved backwards, Terror in their eyes as the both of them hissed at him.