I veered away from the others, soaring across the desert. Behind me, I knew my family was doing the same. We did everything we could to get as far away from that horrible place as we could. I heard a shot ring out and prayed the jerk had missed. Heart pounding, I stole a quick look behind me and gasped. There, flying awkwardly but steadily was anyone's worst nightmare. And now it had wings. I felt a cry of despair rise up in me as I wondered if we could get out of this…
I jerked upright, breathing hard. I suppose I should explain because otherwise you will be hopelessly lost. That dream wasn't just a nightmare. It was a memory. My "family" isn't actually related to me but I think of them as my brothers and sisters. Still confused? Okay, I suppose I'll start from the very beginning. My family and I grew up in a lab. We grew up in jail-like cells and we were experimented on from the very beginning. Why, you ask? Well, because we have wings. Yes, we were born with them but it wasn't at all natural. When we were tiny, little growing babies some scientists put bird DNA in us resulting in those nifty wings I was talking about.
Up until yesterday, we had spent our whole lives in the lab. The scientists would inject us with all kinds of things to make us stronger, smarter, and more durable. It wasn't very smart of them because with all those enhancements, we got strong enough to break out of that nightmare. David, James, Jade, Allison, Mason, and myself. However, the scientists didn't want to let us go that easily, so they sent their guard dogs after us. The Erasers are human with wolf mixed in. Like I said, they're the guards of the lab. They make sure nobody gets in. Or out. However, we got past them and we escaped but we had to lay low for a while to make sure we had really ditched them. Which is why we've been camping out in a forest somewhere in Nevada for two weeks. I got up and began collecting sticks to make a fire. When I had enough, I cleared the leaves from a small area and made a circle of stones. Then I arranged the sticks into a small pyramid. David or James could start the fire when I finally woke them up. I sighed and reluctantly decided to wake everyone else up. What a shame. It was so quiet.
"Rise and shine sunshine," I told James as I kicked his arm. He simply groaned and rolled over. I shrugged and headed over to Ally, Mason, and Jade, stopping to kick David on the way. David opened his eyes long enough to send me a glare and then rolled over like James. I stuck my tongue out at his back and "accidentally" kicked him again as I stepped over him to Jade. I shook her and her dark eyes opened sleepily.
"Wha'?" she mumbled.
"Time to get up," I whispered. She stretched, yawning, and blinked. I grinned at her sleepy expression.
"Get a good sleep?" I asked. Jade nodded.
"Good cause we're taking off today."
Jade's eyes opened wide. "What? But what about the Erasers?" she asked, suddenly wide-awake.
"Don't worry about them. They're long gone from this area. I promise we're safe," I told her. Jade nodded again but I could tell she didn't really believe me. I didn't even completely believe me but we had to leave. Staying in one place for too long was just as risky as running with the chance of meeting the Erasers. I sent Jade another comforting smile and then woke up Mason and Ally. Suddenly I heard the soft, almost inaudible sound of leaves being crushed underfoot. Automatically I tensed up, so when someone pushed me and yelled "Boo!" I could've snapped. Instead, I whirled around and punched blindly, feeling my fist connect solidly with the little sneak's arm. I grinned evilly as James frowned at me, rubbing his arm.
"Owwwww," he whined. "Geez Ames you need to relax."
I glared at him.
"I told you my name's not Ames. It's Amy and if you don't want to be punched then don't sneak up on people. Now stop whining and go start a fire."
Muttering under his breath, James went to retrieve his lighter as I hopped into a tree to check the weather. I looked up at the clear ocean-blue sky as the soft breeze pushed white cottony clouds across it. When I jumped back down, everyone except Jade was sitting by the fire, roasting some kind of animal. I took a seat next to Mason and grabbed a stick. Just then, Jade walked out of the forest, wrinkling her nose.
"Dare I ask what this is?" she grimaced, nodding towards the meat.
"Let's just say a certain possum was in the wrong place at the wrong time," David chuckled as James slapped him a high-five. I paused mid-chew.
"Please tell me you weirdos are joking and I'm only eating squirrel," I mumbled through my mouthful. David paused and pretended to try and remember.
"Hmmmm, you know, now that I think about it you, might actually have the skunk," he announced.
"Haha, very funny. You're hilarious," I retorted sarcastically. David grinned smugly at me.
"Yep, that's why you love me," he gloated. I snorted.
"Oh yeah, I love you just about as much as I love Erasers," I teased. Before David could respond with another smart-aleck comment, a deep, growly voice interrupted our friendly argument.
"Oh Amy, I'm touched. I love you too, little birdie. What can I say? My snacks are very precious to me," the Eraser chuckled, moving closer. "Come on boys, it's time for breakfast!" he called over his shoulder.
"Run!" I screamed. "Go guys! Up and away! Now!"
Panicking, I started to run, hoping that our luck wasn't completely gone and these Erasers didn't have wings. I looked back to see the leader unfurling long, greasy black wings. I cursed. If we couldn't out-fly them then we were going to be killed. Or worse, we'd be taken back to the lab.
Hey, guys. So this was actually something I'm writing for my English class (best assignment EVER!) so I figured I should post it. I already have about two more chapters written so yay! you don't have to wait! I might not post very regularly but I'll probably post like two chapters whenever i update. I hope you enjoyed this! I'd also appreciate feedback so so sooooo much so please review! Thanks! And sorry for this being so short but I figured that was a good place to end it sooo... yeah.