Chapter Two: Black as Night

[Solace]

“Home….” Paige felt the pang of homesickness sink into her petite body, her blue eyes wide as she fought off the happy tears that wanted to stream down her pale cheeks at the thought of actually going home, but at the same time she felt odd at the thought of leaving Victoria, Tessa, Hank and Spiderman. Because they had become her family in her first mission, kept her alive and strong during times when she thought she’d break down.

“It feels damn good t’ hear those words.” She replied flashing Victoria a trembling smile as she still fought with her emotions over going home. “Though ah’m goin’ t’ miss y’all.” Paige confessed as she ran a hand through her long blond hair, working out the tangles and snarls. “Does anyone know if Tessa and Spiderman made it through this?” The young southerner felt a small jolt of panic course through her body as she wondered if everyone else had made it through this battle.

“It’s surreal t’ think that ah’ll be seeing Jono and the rest of mah family, but ah’m right there with yuh in the hug giving ‘Toria.” Paige chirped happily, her blue eyes sparkling as she bounced from foot to foot like a small child who was impatiently waiting for something.