I was rereading this and I noticed it needed a little beefing up, so that's what I'm doing. If you've never read it before, nevermind, and keep reading.
Max's POV
Soaring through the sky is something you just never get used to. Even when you have wings. Everyone seemed to be having a good time, Gazzy was dive bombing, Fang and Nudge were perfecting the moves they seen the hawks do and me and Angel were just coasting on any updrafts we came across.
The Voice gave me some knew coordinates in Canada that we had to check out. Saving the world seems to mean going to every corner of the earth and solving it's problems. It was about ten hours from Washington DC, so we would have to stop at a hotel along the way.
Saying goodbye to mom was very sappy and heartfelt as it usually is. Lots of hugs and tears. It almost makes me feel bad for having to leave them behind.
Nudge interupted my thoughts. " Max, I'm hungry and tired," she tried to say with the least amount of whining. We were nearing a small town that would probably have a cheap motel we could crash at.
" Alright, we'll stop in town for some food and sleep and get moving again in the morning." Nudge face brightened and the thought of food. And so did mine. I told the rest of the flock the plan.
It's always handy having a mind-controller with you when you have no money. Angel got us a decent room with free room service, so we will be feasting tonight.
Our bellies were full and one by one the flock was falling asleep on the pull out couch and the two queen beds. Fang and I were the last ones up.
" So what do you think is in Toronto?" he whispered while fidgeting with the rip in his pants. Funny thing is, my mom bought them for him like that. You don't even have to get in a hand to hand combat fight for a few rips in your jeans.
" I don't know, but the Voice obviously thinks there is." I shrugged. " Maybe an underground Itex branch that hasn't been snuffed out yet."
" Could be. What ever it is, it won't be easy to take down." And there goes Fang, suming everything up in very few words. He grabbed a blanket and closed his eyes, falling asleep in the recliner.
I did a check on everybody, and everything was good, so I got underneath the covers on the queen bed next to Angel, and surprisingly, fell asleep.
I was having a dreamless sleep until I started to hear this ticking. Like a clock but I remembered there was only a digital one in the room. I opened my eyes and looked around. My eyes met Fang's and he heard it too. I looked over to Angels leg, and seen a red light flashing. Adrenaline started pouring into my veins. I slowly lifted the blanket to see a bomb attached securely to her leg.
