(A/N Hey guys, I've decided that I'm going to do my best to keep A/N's on this story to a minimum, so when you see no authors note it doesn't mean that internally I don't want loads more reviews (because I do, seriously, 3?) just that I don't want to bug you, so, bye bye :D
-Nix xXx)
3.
It wasn't long before the flock and I had devoured our food- seemingly shocking everyone in the immediate vicinity, and we were preparing to leave.
'Three blocks across, there's a hotel called 'The Westin New York'; spend the night there. There are reservations under the name of Maxine Martinez and Nick Ride.'
The voice informed me, and I found myself glad that we were spending the night in the hotel, after the day I'd had, I really wanted a shower.
"Come on guys, we're on our way to a nice hotel." I said and they grinned, practically jumping out of their seats, I laughed slightly and the seven of us headed out. I lead the way, and once I'd reached the co-ordinates I stopped, and my mouth fell open in shock. This place looked more like a freaking modern day palace then a hotel! I could feel the flock's stares on my back and composed myself before turning around.
"Are you serious Max? We're staying here? OMG! This place is huge! I've always wanted to go to a really big hotel, like the really expensive ones, you know? But we never had the money and..." Nudge was cut short as Iggy placed his hand over her mouth.
"Apparently, I am serious, Nudge." I said and then looked us over. Our clothes were ratty, dirty and covered in holes, our hair was a mess and we were covered in dirt. We looked like we'd just walked out of the musical 'Oliver', and I must say, the pickpockets looked in better shape then us. I sighed, knowing that we were going to stick out like a sore thumb, but entering none the less. The hotel was even more spectacular inside, and it was hard to resist the urge to turn and walk straight back out of the door. I nodded to the flock, and they walked over to some arm-chairs as Fang and I headed to the front desk.
"Excuse me." I said, politely (a miracle, I know). "We have reservations here, I'm Maxine Martinez and this is Nick Ride." The guy grinned big.
"I'm pleased to meet you. Did you enjoy your camping trip? Your father told me all about it, it sounds like fun." The bubbly guy behind the counter said. I nodded and smiled a fake smile, I could feel people staring at us and it was making me nervous. "It looks as if you did, it's a good thing your father sent your luggage ahead of you really." He said, handing over three keys.
"They're on the top floor, have a good day." He said and I nodded, I turned and the flock stood and followed us to the lift.
Have you ever tried cramming six mutant bird kids, a mutant dog, three business men and a maid in a lift before? No? Well let me tell you right now, it's not a good idea. The flock and I practically leapt out of the doors and into the hallway. I glanced at the numbers on the keys as I walked down the corridors.
"So who's rooming with whom then?" I asked, I figured I might as well give them the option.
"Ooh, bagsee going with Angel." Nudge said and I smiled at the two of them.
"Dibs on Iggy." The Gasman said; which left me with Mr tall, dark and annoying. Great. I nodded and came to a stop as I saw the first of the three numbers, there was a sign on the door that said 'Junior suite'. I opened the door and stepped in, the place was huge!
"Oooh, me and Angel call this one." Said Nudge as she and Angel threw their backpacks on the white sheets on the bed, much to my chagrin. The next room was exactly the same and Iggy and Gassy called that one, the remaining room was opposite the other two and said 'Presidential suite' on the door. Confused I opened the door and stepped into paradise. I'm not even kidding. This place was about the same size as the whole of our house back in Colorado. It was as I was stood in awe that Fang entered the room, he took in my expression, the size of the room and then laughed. Seriously, not just a chuckle, but a laugh. I swear my heart stopped beating, but the blood rising in my cheeks proved otherwise. Without another word I headed over to the six large trunks on one of the large couches, accompanied by another, smaller trunk. Each one was labelled with a name of a flock member and I cautiously opened the one with my name on it. It was filled to the brim with clothes. 'What the hell?' I thought, and then noticed the square envelope. I ripped it open and began to read:
'My dearest Max,
These are for you and the flock, I know you won't be able to carry them round with you, but I'll have them shipped to all of the hotels that you'll be staying in for when you get there. And I'm sorry if the suites and clothes seem a little excessive, but you need to appear rich, and this will help. It's all a part of the greater plan.
Try to trust me,
Jeb xxx'
Huh, who knew the man had a heart? I knew Fang was reading the letter over my shoulder as I did a 360. Of course, whilst doing so, I caught my first glimpse of the bathroom, it was around about then I wondered if I had actually died and gone to heaven.