Unspoken Bonds

Lorah's POV

It's been two whole weeks since the explosion at the abandoned airplane.

Two weeks since Sicily has been unconscious.

Drew and I have barely left her side the entire time. It's strange, considering I don't even like the guy.

"So, how long have you known Sicily?" I asked, figuring we might as well talk since we're both stuck in the same room, waiting for any sign that she's waking up.

He looked up at me, surprised. "Oh, uh, we've known each other our whole lives, actually. Me and two other guys, Eric and Peter, have been her big brother figures since we were all under a year old."

"Oh." His response caught me off guard. I didn't like the dude at first, but he's been looking out for Sicily all these years, doing the job I couldn't. It's not my fault I didn't know about her for 18 years, but I still feel indebted to Drew somehow.

"Wow, thank you so much for being there for her all her life," I said, walking over to shake his hand.

He smiled, glancing at Sicily fondly. "Well, I was her brother figure. I even thought I might be her real brother since I don't know who my real parents are either." He hesitated, looking a bit nervous. "Please don't knock me out for admitting this, but I've started developing feelings for her since finding out we aren't related."

"I know," I grinned, "You seemed a bit head over heels at the agency meeting."

"You're not mad at me?" He asked, visibly relaxing.

"No, I'm not, Drew. Technically, you were in her life first. I'm indebted to you, and if letting you go for my sister is a way to repay you, I'll do it."

"Thanks, man," he said, smiling brightly.

Suddenly, Sicily began to stir. Drew and I jumped from our seats, moving to either side of her.

"Sis, are you awake?" I asked, bending over her. She squirmed again.

"Drew, go get the doctor!"

"Wait! I want to try something!" Drew leaned down and kissed her.

"Whaaa?!" Sicily's eyes flew open.

"Heyyy," he grinned, and I high-fived him.

"Sicily, you're okay!" I said, helping her sit up and hugging her. Drew hugged her too, making her blush and turn away.

"How do you feel?" Drew asked gently.

"I... feel fine. Lorah, how long have I been out?"

"Two weeks! Mom and Dad were so worried. Everyone panicked when you didn't wake up. I've got to call them and let them know you're awake! Drew, watch Sicily!" I said, pulling my phone out of my pocket as I ran out of the room.

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Sicily's POV

I'm... awake?! Was I asleep? I don't remember much. One moment, I was jumping out of an exploding airplane, and the next, I'm lying in a hospital bed being kissed by Drew.

God, I feel so embarrassed! I can't even look at him.

I'm starting to get annoyed at my otherwise amazing twin brother for leaving me alone with Drew. Doesn't he realize how insanely awkward this is?!

I'm sitting in a reclined position, staring at the door on the far left as Drew watches me from my right side.

"Sicily?" he called softly.

I didn't respond.

"Sicily, I'm sorry. Kissing you was a bold move, and though I don't regret it, I really didn't mean to make you mad at me." He paused, waiting for me to say something. When I didn't, he continued, "I love you, and I just wanted to see if I could wake you up that way."

I immediately turned and stared at him in shock.

"Yeah, I'm definitely still in whatever coma or dreamland I was just in," I said incredulously, lying back down.

"You're not dreaming Sicily"

"That's what the Drew in my dreams would say"

Omg I DID NOT JUST SAY THAT!! I groaned and pulled at my hair.

"Haha you dream about me?" Drew laughed

"No....I didn't mean.... Ugh" I sat up and yelled for Lorah. "Lorah get back here and make Drew leave!!"

"Sicily calm down I'm sorry" Drew said, "Do you really want me to leave?"

I looked back at him and noticed how worried and sad he looked "Before I answer that.." I replied, "Did you really mean what you said a second ago?"

Drew rose from his chair and sat on the bed next to me, looking into my eyes, "I meant every word" he said slowly.

"Drew...." Tears started falling as I stared at him, a smile coming over my Face.

"Sicily!!!!!"

"Oh honey thank goodness"

Drew and I turned to the door in surprise.

I was upset that my moment with Drew was being interrupted and I didn't really feel like seeing my parents right then Thankfully only Drew came in, holding a tablet with my Parents on a video call.

"At least I can turn them off when I get too uncomfortable" I thought

Lorah, yes I'm calling him Lorah.

Anyways, lorah gave me the tablet and then he and Drew sat on either side of me as I talked to my parents.

My hands tensed as I gripped the tablet and my heart raced. Aware of my discomfort, Drew and lorah put their arms around me. "You got this" Drew whispered into my ear

I tilted the face of the camera away as I smiled at Drew, just in case my

Dad was one of those protective ones who can't stand their daughters talking to boys.

"Uh Hi Mom and Dad! How come you aren't here in person? Not that I mind of course! I definitely prefer the video call, but why?"

"I'm sorry sweetie, but Ten put us on a mission right when we got the news that you were unconscious. He wanted to keep us from worrying ourselves into a panic.

It's not really working so I really hope I don't knock out a certain commander when I get back."

"If you don't I will" Mom said, clenching her fists"

I tried not to smile for I had had every intention of hating my parents for all eternity Nevertheless a small smile crept through my determined face.

"So how do you feel sweetie?"

"I feel fine! Just a little dazed that's all"

"See honey I told you she'd be fine!" My Dad, Agent Dakota remarked.

"Sweetie I saw your picture on the wall! One of a highest ranking agents in the Opposition, we're so proud!!"

"Thanks"

"She takes after me, I was always a prodigy in agent academy!" Mom bragged "Not even! I was called 'expert sniper' when I was eight!" Dad said, "Now Sicily's an expert sniper so she clearly got it from me!" "Well then Lorah got his infiltration skills from me! I infiltrated the most dangerous enemy base of our time and scored thousands of resources for our side when I was six!

That's technically when I was promoted to second in command but they had to hold off on the promotion because I was ten years too young!"

Mom laughed, "Lorah is the top infiltrator in the 0-40 age group and Sicily got promoted so they both got my genes!!"

I giggled in the background.

I was actually enSicilying a normal conversation with them. It finally came over me how much I wanted parents. How much I hated that they were "dead". How much I wanted a bond with the people who had me!!

"So you two seem like you're bonding!" Mom suddenly said

I looked from one boy to the other not sure who she meant until Lorah responded, "Yeah. Feels great to have a twin sister" He gave me a side hug, "I honestly feel complete"

"We're so glad. We can barely believe she's been here this whole time. Lucky we found out right when our agencies came together!" Suddenly my twin's expression changed. He scowled at my Mom and Dad and ended the call.

"Lorah what's wrong?" "You don't get it do you Sicily?"

"Get what?"

"Mom and Dad! They found out you were even alive on the day our agencies joined. If they found out before then, they never would have told me or tried to get in contact with you!"

"But they did!" I said, "Mom and Dad found out I could potentially be their lost daughter a few weeks ago.

I stopped at their base during a mission and Dad guessed who I was and told Mom. He believed I was Sicily but Mom didn't....."

"What?!?!? Then if Dad knew, what did he do about it?"

"Kissed me and called me his baby girl"

"Yeah......but he never told me so that proves my point." Lorah sighed as

I looked down sadly. After a moment he looked back at me and said, "Sicily. I know you've always wanted parents, but these ones you got are no good. You and I can take care of ourselves so please don't show them any sort of affection. They don't deserve it."

Lorah shook his head again and went to put the tablet away. Drew patted my shoulder as I sighed...

I just got my parents back, and now this?

Lorah's POV:

"Black Eyes?"

"Check!"

"Small round nose?"

"Check!"

"Average size lips?"

"Yup!"

"Semi-circle hair-line?"

"Check!"

"Oh my gosh Sicily, we're completely identical! I heard that was rare among twins of the opposite gender!"

"Yup! Looks like we're special!" Sicily replied with a grin.

I put an arm around her as we stood before our reflections in the mirror

"I never really thought of what I'd look like if I were a girl" I said, "At least now I know I'd be really pretty!"

"Awww thanks bro!!" Sicily turned to give me a hug and I held her close for a couple minutes

"Hey! Lovebirds?!" Drew had been fast asleep a second ago. Now he's wide awake, dark circles under his eyes

"Jeez man you look terrible! Didn't you sleep well?"

"No. I stayed up thinking"

"About what?" I pressed

Drew didn't answer, he just stared at Sicily with a sort of wistful expression

"What?" Sicily asked

Again Drew didn't answer, he just got up and walked up to us. He came closer until he stood right in front of Sicily.

Hands in his pockets, calm demeanor, he stood there and just stared at her

Sicily didn't bat an eye, she stared back and I'm sure the two of them could win countless staring contests.

I'm gonna have to find them some with cash prizes.

Finally, after staring at each other for two minutes straight, Sicily broke th e silence

"What is it Drew? If you wanted a stare off you coulda just asked"

"Everyone ships is in the Opposition."Drew said, getting right to the point. "I ship us too. The two of us would make an amazing couple and I love you til the sun dies"

"Isn't that part of a song?" Sicily asked, eyebrows raised as I cringed at him

"Yes, but it conveys my feelings perfectly. So what do you say? Wanna raise the anchor and get this ship put of the docks?"

Again I cringed

"Nah, I prefer airplanes to ships. I'm not a water person"

"Hahahahahaha" I almost fell over in laughter. Sicily knows exactly what he's talking about but she'd rather mess with him a bit

"Uh" Drew looked surprised

Suddenly Drew and my phones rang at the same time

Drew ignored his and continued to hit on Sicily

"Hello?"

"Lorah is Sicily awake? And why isn't Drew answering his phone?"

My eyes widened in surprise when I heard Sky's voice on the other line

"Yes she woke up last night, and Drew is too busy flirting with her to answer his phone"

Drew glared at me while Sicily and I laughed

"That was Ten calling him wasn't it?" I asked Skye while grinning at Drew

"Yep" Skye said

"Ooooh you're busted bro!!" I said to a worried Drew

"Well we called to tell you and Drew to return to the agency since Sicily is put of danger. In all the chaos you guys forgot to turn in the stolen resources you recovered from the plane....

Please tell me you still have them???"

"Yes we do"

"Great, well being them in and be prepared for your next mission. Can I speak to Sicily?"

As soon as I gave the phone to Sicily someone came bursting into the hospital room

"2.0 you're OK!!" Ten ran to Sicily and gave her a big bear hug

"Hey Commander!!" Sicily grinned

"How's my favorite prodigy feeling?"

"Much better sir! When can I get back to missions?"

"Not for a few months 2.0, you just too valuable. You just came very close to death, we can't risk losing someone like you.

And that goes beyond the fact that you are a prodigy of the agency

You're also a daughter, sister, friend, admired colleague, and might I add

"crush"" He glanced at Drew

You mean something to every single member of our agency and you also have pretty thick ties in the Awakening too. We can't just let something like this cause so many people to lose a loved one"

"But Ten! I'm an agent. Risking my life is part of the job description. I'd be wasting my time and skills if I just stuck to the non-risky stuff."

"She makes a good point" Skye said over the phone

"Oh my gosh you're still there?" I laughed quietly to the phone

"Hmmm well now I don't know what to choose for you 2.0. In any case let's see if you're clear to go"

After we gathered our retrieved weapons and secured them in Ten's car, we all piled in and drove back to the base.

Sicily's POV:

The car ride back was super awkward! I was in the middle of Drew and Lorah and Drew kept smiling at me.

It's weird because I literally gave up on my major crush on him about two weeks ago.

It was because he kept saying that he and I could be siblings. I hated the thought at first, but then I started thinking that maybe we could be siblings.

I started seeing him in that light and it completely destroyed my crush on him.

So it was really annoying that this was when he started catching feeling for me.

I ignored him and leaned on Lorah s shoulder.

Drew's face fell, he picked up his phone and started texting.

I cheered up thinking that he was finally thinking of something else and talking to some other person until...

Buzzzz

My phone vibrated in my pocket

"Sicily do you feel differently about me now"

Oh come on! He was texting me?!?

*Don't glance at him, DON'T GLANCE AT HIM!"* My brain screamed at me

I quickly glanced at him, and then turned away wide eyed.

HE WAS STARING AGAIN!!

*Deep breaths Sicily, just tell him the truth*

I moved my thumbs around my android touch screen as I decided what to text.

"No" No I can't say that!

"Not really" Ugh that makes me see indecisive!

"I did but now I don't think I want to date anymore"

Ughhhhhhhh OK Sicily, that's the truth, just send it!!

SENT

I bit my lip waiting for him to respond

"Oh", I heard him sigh

"Was it something I did?"

Here we go.....

"Drew I liked you so much, but you kept saying 'we may be siblings and

'it would be cool if we were siblings! I started to get used to that idea and stopped liking you as more than just a big brother" "......Sicily I..." I continued, "I asked you to stop. I didn't want you to be my brother. But you kept at it and when I found out you really weren't my brother..... didn't care."

"Sicily I'm sorry. I was just excited about the possibility of having parents and a sister, I didn't realize you wouldn't want that."

I felt him take a deep breath

"Please give me a second chance"

I received the text and stared at it, wondering what to say

"We're back agents"

As soon as I received Lorah's text, we were home

I was swarmed with greetings and I let the chaos keep me busy so I wouldn't have to respond to Drew.

Agents 4.0 and 6.0 hugged me

"Liz, Avery!!" I exclaimed as I hugged them back

Mom and Dad came back even though their mission hadn't ended yet, just to see me.

They each gave me a long hug

I greeted colleague after colleague, friend after friend

Drew just stood there watching, until Ten saw him, facepalmed, and decided to send him on a random mission he made up.

"Drew! Go to the er......um....go to our base in I don't know, Alaska, and get the stock of plane missile launchers I have stashed there"

"Missile launchers?" Drew rose an eyebrow

"Yes Missile launchers. Come on 2.5 Its urgent!!"

"Yes sir" Drew saluted, glanced at me with a sigh, and left

Ten walked over to me grinning

"It'll take him until he gets there to realize we don't have a base in Alaska. I just wanted to get him out of your hair"

I laughed, "Thanks Ten"

"OK 2.0, I was originally going to send Lorah and Drew on this next mission, but Drew will be out for atleast 12 hours. Do you think you're up for another mission with your brother?"

"Yes definitely!!" I said excitedly

"Wow, that was a response! You sure love working with your brother don't you?!"

"Yeah. It's like having another me, except with boy hair!" We laughed

"Alright, meet me in my office. I had also thought of sending you on a mission with your Mom in the near future. It's a snipers mission and you two are the best snipers we have. I don't know whether I want to have that mission first or afterwards"

"How urgent is my and Lorah's Mission?"

Yours is an undercover mission to the estate of a wealthy businessman. He has conned our agency for centuries and we have now discovered his affiliation with the Ace agency. He intends to give Ace encrypted files on a hardrive that they took from us.

But it isn't too urgent because he expects Ace to retrieve it any time this month, we just have to do it before Ace does"

"What about the snipers mission?"

"Ten high-class rogue robo-agents are on the loose and if they see you, you're as good as dead because they send deadly beams of light at you through their eyes"

"And they are on the loose in some random city with civilians?!?!"

"Yes. That's why it's urgent. There have been 300 people killed so far"

"Oooookay yeah that's clearly the mission I need to go on ASAP!"

I saluted Ten and ran to my room to pack a few things Ten watched me go and I heard him say to himself, "That 2.0 really is something."

I smiled

I walked into my room, pictures of my hero's of our agency were on my wall along with a picture with me and my "brothers" and one with me, Liz and Avery.

Another one with just Drew and I as 7 and 8 year olds hung over my bed.

I grinned at Drew's goofy kid smile. I had plenty of other photos of us in missions, him jumping to protect me in our tougher ones.

As I was standing there smiling at the photo, Avery and Liz walked in.

I didn't notice them until I felt someone hug me from either side.

"We heard you're leaving again" Liz said sadly, "I really wish we can come with you this time"

"Yeah, like our expertise is not on the physical side of being an Agent but we want to come to make sure you don't die"

"I'll be fine guys, this mission won't take longer than two days tops. I'll be back for Friday girls night"

"Well we've been here, patrolling all night so you haven't missed anything"

The girls hugged me again and left.

I was almost done packing my essentials when my Mom, Agent P, peeked into my room

"Sweetie can I come in?"

"Sure Agent P"

"Sicily, are you upset that we have a mission together? I mean I'm literally dying of excitement but I feel like you probably don't feel the same"

I shrugged, "I don't really care, I mean it's just a mission. It's not like we're having Mother/Daughter bonding time though it's not like I know what that's like.." I paused and took a deep breath

"It's just a mission with a partner, no big deal"

"But it IS a big deal! I thought my baby girl was dead for 19 years, you thought your parents died 19 years ago, the fact that we're all alive and reunited is the most amazing thing ever!! I was to catch up so badly. You're are couple months away from being 20 and I've only known you for the first 6 months of your life. I don't know who you've become"

I took a plaque off my headrest that had my credentials as a high class sniper on it and handed it to my Mom

"This is what I've become." I said

"This is amazing sweetie! I still can't get over the fact that you became a sniper too. I watched Lorah train so hard to be one and find out that it's not his talent. I'm just so glad it's yours"

Just then Lorah walked in...

"You can't go Sicily. Not with Mom, I don't trust her"

"Lorah?" My Mom looked hurt

"Lorah, it's fine" I said

"No it's not! She hid you from me and I'm pretty sure she didn't try hard enough to find you before believing you were dead!"

"Lorah we put her in a sheltered gazebo outside the building so she wouldn't get hurt from our fight, when we escaped the building, the gazebo was burnt down. What were we supposed to think?!"

"I don't know, but if you guys had a little hope that she was rescued then maybe I would've had a sister for 19 years!"

Lorah held my hand, "We can go on our mission. I don't want you going with Mom"

"Lorah, this mission has people's lives at stake, I can't just make them wait to be saved. I trust Mom, maybe not as a Mom, but as a fellow high- clads sniper who can help me rescue a bunch of people" I squeezed his hand before letting go.

"Everything will be OK" I kissed him on the cheek, "I love you twin bro"

"I love you too Sicily" He said, hugging me.

We hugged for a little while, now that we've found eachother, we hate being separated, even if it's for a couple of days.

After about five minutes, I pulled away, "See ya! I'll be back before you know it!"

"Alright see ya", Lorah smiled affectionately at me and waved, I noticed he acted as if Mom wasn't there

As he left, I sighed. I wish my whole family could just get along

Mom and I grabbed our bags and left, hurt still all over her face. "Hopefully a little bonding can take place during this mission" I thought