Oil and Water

[Synistergrrl]

~Linx didn't want Nails to go and talk to Zillah again, but the red head was adamant about it and so in the morning instead of going with Linx to introduce Wolf and Shelby and hopefully Zev and Bast to the kids, he went to find Zillah. He was sitting on the steps where Zillah had to pass him. He looked up when Zillah came down and stood up. And the moment that Zillah looked ready to hit him, he held up a hand.~

Just... hear me out, Zillah.

~When the blonde stopped to stare at him, Nails went on.~

Look... I'm sorry for yesterday. It was uncalled for... I shouldn't have spoken to you like that... Can I talk to you alone?

~It took balls to come up and speak to Zillah after what happened the day before and then even more so to apologize. He waited for Zillah to agree and when he did, Nails walked to a place where they could sit and talk. He sighed some when he sat.~

I am sorry about yesterday. I just assumed you'd react like that so I had my guard up. Me and you have rarely seen eye to eye about things... but that doesn't mean that I should disrespect you.... and as shocking as it might sound, I do respect you, Zillah. You step up and take responsibility for all these har without anyone asking you too. I don't have that in me, not like that. I'm much better at giving advice, not leading.

~He brushed back that bright red hair from his missing eye. The patch was still there, making him one of the few har that had any sort of mars on their body.~

So... that being said... I want you to know... I understand about why you feel the way you do about the children... it's more mouths to feed, more chances to take. I also know that it poses a bigger security problem. But... look... just go with me to meet them... that's all I ask, and don't judge them off me....

~He waited for Zillah to either shot him down and punch him. Either way, he was prepared for it. He'd actually felt pretty bad about snapping at Zillah and he knew he had to apologize for it. He knew that Zillah felt the need to protect the har, like he felt the need to protect those around him, plus the children had managed to take a pretty good hold on him.~

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Despite the fact Spirit hadn’t talked to Zillah about the kids he had helped in his own way. Zillah woke feeling relaxed and a bit lighter. The burden was gone somewhat. He knew he’d always feel guilty, for every har he lost or got hurt, he’d feel it deep like a knife. Still, he woke refreshed smiling a bit as he thought about the new house and the move. It was going to be hard but he liked the thought of having his own place again. Here he felt like intruders. There, they could build properly. He would secure the place. Spirit and Orion and the others would make the inside a home. He’d make the outside a fortress. It was with those thoughts as he wondered what he needed that he slipped outside to find Nails. His eyes narrowed instantly … -

You come to curse me out again?

-Even the bigger blond looked a bit surprised at the apology. Few every apologized to him, atleast without him beating it out of them. This was unexpected. He’d thought Nails would just give him dirty looks and start fights with him but the har came to him to talk. He sat and stared at the redhead with that unreadable expression on his face … -

I … maybe shouldn’t have dismissed your idea so quickly. But we gotta get one thing straight Nails. I love Scout like a brother. I love Sin. I love that harling. I don’t see them as a weakness … I do see them as having big red painted bullseyes on their backs … if anything happen to Sin … it’d kill Scout. I know it would.

-He sighed closing his mouth as he stared off and for a few moments but what felt like forever he was quiet. He rubbed the back of his neck slowly and nodded after a while … -

Alright. I’ll go see em. If … and it’s a big fucking if … if I think they are healthy … and trustworthy … and worth the risk I’ll consider it ok.

-He got up slowly and motioned for him to lead the way. He walked alongside the redhead half smirking … -

Took some guts for you to come to me … not that I didn’t expect it since you punched me over Linx.

-He didn’t see eye to eye on anything with Nails but he kinda respect the har for the balls he had to fight for what he felt was right. Nails atleast wasn’t a yes man. He’d always say what he believed. It was something. They walked slowly down the road before arriving at the house. Zillah glanced around slowly, curiously, it was closer than he’d assumed and when they walked in every child froze a bit seeing the big mean looking har. Zillah cut an imposing figure. He looked dangerous. There were scars all over his arms and face and chest. The wild hair fell in his eyes making him look a bit like something out of a horror movie. He just needed a mask and an axe-

[Synistergrrl]

~Nails listened as Zillah spoke and he nodded some.~

I know... I understand what you mean. The situation that Sin is in is very unique and it makes him more precious then anything... And I agree, course... I feel the same about Linx...

~He smirked some when the blond said spoke about him punching Linx. He had stood and was walking along with Zillah. He shrugged.~

It's important to me... like Spirit is to you. You risked your life to get Spirit out of New York. That har was not even aware of what was going on when we caught up to you. He'd be dead or worse if you hadn't go for him. Thanks, Zillah... for even considering it.

~He lead Zillah out and into the streets, they slipped behind and down a back alley. Down the block to the old duplex. It looked deserted from the front and then Nails dodged around the back with Zillah behind him. Zillah would have to be surprised that the house was so close. Nails stopped and looked at him with a slight smile on his lips.~

by the way... we aren't exactly undercover here, ya know? So like humans know we are here... and these kids, they know were we are holed up... and they've not said a word.

~He just had to get that dig in. And when he turned, Zillah had to know that this was why Nails had done so well. He was blunt, but nice about it, and honest. He'd make a good negotiator if he'd take the position. He led Zillah inside the house to find the others already there. Nails flashed a smile when he saw them, walking past Wolf and patting him on the shoulder.~

thanks.....

~Wolf shrugged.~

Wasn't me, brother... it was Shelby and Bast...

~Nails flashed a grin at Zev at that and went over to Linx and leaned in, kissing him and then messing up the girls hair at his feet. She huffed,the only one of the whole group who didn't seem at all disturbed by Zillah. The other children just stared and finally a dark haired boy with big green blue eyes spoke up.~

Who is he?

~The little girl looked over at Zillah and gasped. She frowned and shifted from Linx towards him, just staring. Nails frowned a bit seeming ready to pull her back, but instead she stopped and pouted.~

Who hurted you? Do you need a band aide?

~Wolf looked down at the girl and a smiled cracked his lips before a snort of a laugh came out.~

Honey... you can't fix what's wrong with him with a band aide.... I promise...

~Wolf looked up at Zillah.~

Have a seat, brother... and a beer... you gonna need it....

~Wolf kicked out a chair and handed Zillah a beer. On the table before the blond was a pile of supplies. Wolf nodded to them and Zillah had to be impressed with it and the house and even how healthy these kids to were. ~

We were just talking with Flash here about going and hitting this drug store again. Seems they found the mother load...

~He smirked a bit and then went on. The boy that had asked who Zillah was frowned and seemed to sit down with him pouting a little bit. He would remind Zev of Riot and Rebel a little, that stubborn dark streak.~

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-They walked in and Zillah arched a brow when tossed the last part in. He smirked, shook his head, but didn’t comment. For now he wanted to observe everything, observe them, before he’d make up his mind one way or another. He knew if he decided against bringing these kids it’d cause a huge rift but he couldn’t consider any of that. All he could consider was what was best for the har under his protection and nothing else. Linx smiled into the kiss wrapping his arms around his neck deepening it slowly before he pushed his hand away from her head … -

I just fixed her hair …

-Linx stared apprehensivly when the girl moved in closer to Zillah. The bigger blond stared down seemingly unmoved by the cute girl in front him. He arched a brow at the bandaid comment and even he cracked a smile before tossing Wolf the bird … -

Fuck you …

-The girl gasped and moved in closer whispering … -

That’s a bad word!

-Zillah stared down surprised before smiling as he pushed her away gently. Linx moved in picking her up smiling as he brushed the hair from her eyes nodding that it had been a bad word and she shouldn’t say it. Zillah moved in and sat down picking up the beer shaking his head at Wolf … -

This is all a bad fucking … I’m sorry …

-He gazed at the girl with a smirk-

… a bad bad idea …

-He omitted the swear teasingly. He stared at the supplies pushing through them a bit studying to see what they had. He picked up everything before he felt a hand on his hip. His head snapped to the side seeing Blaze trying to tug at the huge knife on his hilt. Zillah pushed his hand away gently … -

That’s not for kids …

-Blaze stared up angrily … -

I’m NOT a kid …

-Zillah shook his head a little before gazing up again … -

This is all of them. All the kids? The younger ones are gonna be a pain to take along … the trek is long through the swamp …

-Flash stared down speaking … -

We can take care of the younger ones. Carry them if need be. They won’t slow you down …

-Zillah gazed at Zev slowly sighing … -

You made up your mind about this?

-Zev paused staring Zillah straight in the eye … -

Yeah. I say we take em up with us. They are healthy and they will be helpful. Besides … I think half the har won’t go without them. What are we gonna do Zee? I wish they all listened like soldiers but they don’t … and we gotta accept that. Spirit is on board with us too so ya know …

-Zillah arched a brow at that looking surprise. Spirit hadn’t talked to him about it. He let out another defeated sigh still considering things before the girl from Linx’s arms moved and crawled up next to him pushing Blaze a little as she ran her fingers through the long blond hair admiring it slowly. Zillah stared at her for a moment wondering when his withering gaze that had broken men now attracted tiny creatures to him. He reached out positioning her on his knee before gazing up at Flash … -

I wanna talk to you …

-He sat up slowly and put the girl down as he tugged the smaller boy off to the side who seemed a bit in charge of the kids. He leaned his arm against the wall behind Flash as he spoke softly so no one else would hear … -

You are lucky the rest of them care so much for you. I don’t know how swayed I’d be to bring more mouths along to feed but I’ll agree to it. You just understand one thing … you or yours hurt any of mine and I don’t care how cute any of you are …

-Flash’s eyes narrowed dangerously before he nodded … -

We ain’t gonna screw anyone over. Nails and Angel saved our lives. The soldiers would have killed us. We got no reason to help them … and every reason to be loyal to you …

-Zillah nodded slowly as he moved back to the table leaning against it … -

So when are we hitting the motherload?