The shadow of a rainbow

by GoldHazel

Amitola Reeden: A shy and insecure 12 year old with an average life. That is, of course until she realises that her mother isn't quite who she thought she was. Nothing like she thought she was. And that something terrifying is coming. A vengeful force that could destroy everything Ami loves. Unless she can stop it in it's tracks.

2. Deadly family reunion

Hi! thanks for all the support on the last chapter, It really motivated me to make more of this series :) hope you enjoy!

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Chapter two

The rest of the day flew by with an hour of PE torture and a million "Why are you wearing that" looks. Soon it was time to go and see Miss Rayn.

Walking into her office, I saw Jenna leaning against the wall. Why was she here? Miss Rayn faced away from me on her desk chair. As she spun around, I almost expected her to say Miss Reeden, I've been expecting you.

"Ah, finally! We can begin our little family reunion!"

"Uhhhhhhh" I said. Really confused. These people couldn't be related to my father, so that must mean...

"Ah, niece. You must have realised the truth by now!" smirked Jenna. Her pale, bony skin seemed to be morphing into fur. Or feathers. Her feet shrivelled into claws. Chestnut wings unfurled across her back.

"Well, this little get together has been nice, but now we will have to kill you!"

Ugh. I hate family reunions. There's always that one aunt who won't stop going on about wanting to kill you.

A name back to me from an old book I read.

"Y-You're h-harpies" I stutter.

"Very good, sweetie! And i'm sure you'll meet our sister soon enough!"

My mind went into fast forward. I needed to think of a plan. I remembered something I'd learned in science and then what I had done this morning. It was a terrible plan, but I couldn't see another way out.

I bolted for the door as if trying to escape.

"Ooh not so fast! they cackled, flying after me.

Pushing my arm out, I pretended to punch them. My finger tips only brushed their feathers, but that was all that I needed. Miss Rayn turned a deep black. Just then, the sun popped out from a cloud.

"I'm so hooooooot" she moaned. I snickered. I had them distracted!

I ran for the exit.

As I darted through the vistor door into the car park, I heard a cawing over head:

"AMITOLA REEDEN!"

They were closing in like eagles on their prey. I would be bird feed in 3..2..1..

Then I heard the canter of hooves.

A caramel brown horse shot into the car park. On his back was a girl with frizzy dark hair tumbling from her helmet. Within seconds the harpies had disappeared.

"Hey" the girl said. Her golden eyes turning to face me.

"I think you need to come with me. I'll explain on the way."

Sorry for the sort chapter. I just don't have a lot of time at the moment :) Thanks for reading!