Chapter 1

The usual routine of the foster home gave way for a few days to a craze with the arrival of Jake. He wants to learn so much more about this world, the particular children, their habit, and how work the buckle... And maybe to understand some stuff about his grandfather. He took advantage of a quiet moment to join Emma in a corner of the garden.

-Miss Peregrine is still too demanding? He asked

-It's for the property of all of us, that she does. There is enough mess so that it is not a wedge in our buckle.

- But she had to, also left her family to become an ombrune?

-Yes, however it is a bit more complicated with Miss Pérégrine.

-Why? Asked Jake

-It is not for me to tell you but the bird in person.

The bell rang to announce dinner, Emma turned to Jake, smiling. They joined the dining room where the others are waiting.

-You stay with us for the renewal of the buckle Jake ? Asked Olive

-Not tonight, I have to go soon if I don't want to get in trouble and be able to come back here. He explained

-Kids I already told you, Jake doesn't live with us. He's welcome here that's all, you can't force anything. Interjected Miss Peregrine.

- But he can come for the big meeting? Declared Browyn

Everyone looked at Jake as well as the ombrune.

-What big meeting? He asked

-From time to time Miss Peregrine and other bring all children for a big meal. But it's been a long time we did it. Said Millard.

Miss Peregrine stood before leaving the room without saying anything. The children become quite, unaccustomed to what she's doing this. Emma gave him a pinched smile before come off of her chair.

-Finish eating, I go see her.

Claire drew back her plate no longer willing to touch. Everyone feeling affected by Miss Peregrine gesture. Horace began to dream of happy moments she gave them, what she has done for them. After long minutes, and while they are all installed to the film, Emma appeared with Miss Peregrine at her side.

-Let's go Horace. She said turning off the light.

Horace spread his dream of all the happy moments, small intentions of Miss Peregrine. A way to thank her, and show her how much they care about it. The unfallen tears of the Directrice didn't escape to anyone. The twins stood up to hug the legs of Miss Peregrine.

-I should go, said Jake.

Emma volunteered to walk it to the loop. The young man came to the pub where his father waiting for him at the same time that two young people of his age. Which avoided him the bombing of question on the part of his parent.

-I would love that we spend the day together tomorrow. Said his father as they were going to bed

Jake bite inside of his cheek, tomorrow he wanted to be back in the buckle. Spend time with children, ask questions to Miss Peregrine.

-Since we got here we do that intersect. I'd like to spend some time with you. We could go on the beach together and watch the birds.

-You want to spend time together to be sure that MOM doesn't reflect you? Let go Jake

Miss Peregrine repeated the buckle before returning to the Manor. All the children are left in their rooms, leaving her a moment of peace. Olive and Emma went over to her room and saw her watching some photos.

-Miss Peregrine everything alright? Breathed Olive

The Directrice quickly replaced the photographs in the box before turning to the girls.

-Yes, you aren't still in bed?

-Browyn wanted me to read her a story, and Olive was with the twins. Explained Emma

-Good. Go to sleep, we work tomorrow to prepare for the arrival of others.

The next day was devoted to the daily tasks but also to prepare the dining room so she can welcome everybody. Fiona is related in the vegetable garden to grow enough vegetables and some fruits. They didn't saw Jake in the day, which in a sense grieved Emma. She had become attached to him.

-Emma, Miss Peregrine wants us to go in the city get bread and fish. Required Millard

-Please Millard go get dressed! This isn't because you're invisible you have to walk naked! Exclaimed the young woman.

Accompanied by Browyn, Millard and Olive, they went in the small town shop requested by the Directrice. People not used to seeing watched them pass without saying anything.

-Everyone will be able to watch the buckle is reset! Said Browyn on the way back.

-Yes if they stay to the end. Breathed Olive

-Your think she had what Miss Peregrine last night? Asked Millard.

-It's not our business. Miss Peregrine had her reasons; we can't ask her and respect her privacy. Intervened Emma which is one of the only ones that know.

Once back at the manor each resumed his habits, children from playing in the garden. Miss Peregrine took its form from bird to get outside of the buckle to verify that there is no danger. Should not risk the lives of the children and the other ombrunes. She also took the opportunity to see Jake. She found him sitting on a rock on the beach kicking feet in the sand, his father a few meters from him. The ombrune landed on the rock near the young man and gave a small cry to get his attention.

-Miss Peregrine, breathed Jake

-This island is magical with all these bird species I can make a great book. Said Mr. Portman.

Jake turned to the ombrune finding it a little strange to see her here and in her animal form.

-I'm sorry, I wish I come today. But my father absolutely wanted us to spend the day together on the beach.

-Jake you talking to me? Threw his father

-No, I said if we're going to stay here much longer. This isn't really my passion it.

-Jake don't move! There's a Peregrine beside you, I want to take photos.

That said being Miss Peregrine Falcon, Jake hesitated between doing nothing and make her afraid that his father does not take her picture. And so no pictures no trace for the enemy who has killed his grandfather.

-It's fantastic, this type of bird stay away from humans normally. Commented Mr Portman

"Except when this bird is actually an ombrune, a woman-bird, and she runs a home for special child." And so she expects something from me. "Thought Jake.