A/N: Okay, here's chappie 2. :) Enjoy
The School
Chapter 2
"Ari," I said, covering my sense of dread with casual conversation. Ari was an Eraser, and thus directly linked to the school. Every time he showed up, he either wanted to kidnap one of us and take us back to the School, or he wanted to kill us. Neither option was good in my book.
Ari continued to smile a fanged grin at me, "Looks like you weren't as prepared as you normally are, Max."
I shrugged my shoulders as he looked around at the rest of my flock, "You didn't catch me at a good time. How about you come back tomorrow, and we'll give you something to remember?"
Ari barked a laugh, "No, that won't work," he stated, "I've come to take you back with us. There are more tests to be performed on the avian-humanoid subjects," —meaning us, in case you couldn't tell—, "and you're the most suitable specimen."
Fang growled angrily, "Let go of her, Ari!"
The Eraser ignored him, and another Eraser reached over and clamped his mouth shut. There was a moment of silence, and all of a sudden the furry hand over his mouth pulled back sharply, and I saw blood glistening on it. Fang spit on the ground, a mess of saliva and fur. One of the Erasers holding him jostled him harshly, and he winced in pain as his arm was twisted. He didn't complain, though. That's my right-hand man for ya.
"So, Max," Ari continued pleasantly, though clearly loving every aspect of this conversation, "you have two choices. You can come with us the easy way, or the hard way."
How cliché. I rolled my eyes at him, "You couldn't think of something better to say than that, Ari?"
Unfazed, the Eraser kept his gaze steady, piercing into her brown eyes as he awaited an answer. I thought for a moment, then shook my head.
"I got one. How about I don't come with you at all?" I tested.
Ari chuckled, "Simple enough. If you don't come with us, then we'll just pick another member of your 'flock' to take your place. You're not really in any position to argue," he reminded me. I glanced at Angel from my lying position.
How many are there? I thought. She concentrated, reading that thought. She made a quick scan and sent the answer back to me.
About a hundred.
Crap. Things just weren't going well tonight.
I fell silent once more, thinking. If I went with them, then my flock would be spared. They could stay safe until I broke out and met back up with them. And even if I couldn't break out… well, they'd still be safe. Even though the thought of the School made my skin crawl, and made me almost want to barf all over Ari's disgustingly dirty boot, my answer seemed clear.
I took a deep breath, "Okay. I'll go with you."
A/N: Oh no! What will happen now:D I know!!! And so will you, next time I feel like posting. (I like reviews. Hint hint)