Hey Guys, Sorry for the late update.
I didn't have internet for the last 24 hours :(
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P.S. MI FAN 4 Life :P (But more of a FANG-girl definitely)
"So wait, say it again." Jace told Harmony who was practically hysterical as she breathed. Everyone else was still asleep so we wouldn't worry them. "A group of kids," Harmony said through her pants. "They were attacked. I don't know, they were all on the ground and bleeding! The School, they... Jace, they're close by, we have to help!" She said loudly choking on her tears as I hushed her and locked at Jace. "We don't know if those kids are anywhere near us. What if they're a threat?" He asked Harmony a little too cynically. "Believe me Jace, why don't you trust me?" She shouted before breaking free from me and running outside.
"Harmony, come back!" I shouted after her as the stairs creaked as Zen emerged, half asleep and woken by our shouting. "What's happening?" He asked rubbing his eyes and seeing outside. He immediately froze when he looked outside where the rain was falling silently in the dark. "Zen, what is it?" I asked before he bolted outside after his sister. "Wait, you two get back here!" Jace yelled as we both darted outside.
The trees were blocking most of the light but we could hear them running. "Harmony, don't it's dangerous." I heard Zen yelling but no words came from Harmony. Then it struck me. "Rain, his vision. It's why he's afraid." I told Jace and he nodded gravely as we ran. Suddenly Harmony screamed and I felt everything inside me tense. I hadn't listened well enough to see if it was a scream of fear, or of pain. But no noise came from Zen either. "We have to find them!" I yelled at Jace as we ran around the back of the house now. Finally we spotted them. Halfway through the trees, the light from the living room just reaching far enough outside to illuminate their horror filled faces.
"You two, what's wrong" Jace said as I sprinted over. I nearly screamed myself when I saw what they were looking at. I thought it was Caige for a moment, his face and arms covered in blood. But on closer inspection, I found it wasn't him, it was Angel.
"Max?" Jace was shaking my shoulder as I stared at the girl lying on he ground. I was holding back at touching her, knowing that even if I hated her, I would want to care and comfort Angel. So Harmony shook away her shock and kneeled beside her. "Is she breathing?" Zen asked her as she leaned in close to Angel's face.
"Max, snap out of it." Jace said and pinched my arm. It caught my off guard and I slapped him, making Harmony gasp with shock. "What the hell was that for?" Jace yelled at me and I looked back at Angel. "Sorry, I didn't mean it. I just... can't" I stuttered slowly before turning and dashing away. I couldn't be around her or I'd crack. But the questions and curiosity had already started to grow. Where was the rest of the flock, and were they alive?
I burst through the door and ran into Crest. "Where are you going in such a rush?" He asked with a raised eyebrow. I panted heavily and shook my head. "Why are you up?" I asked him and caught my breath as I leaned in his arm slightly. "I heard Harmony scream, and Jace wasn't in his room. Where are they?" He said worriedly. "Outside. They found a girl out there." "What kind of girl?" He questioned, now looking at me curiously. When I didn't respond he continued to question. "Does she have wings?" "Yes." "Is she familiar?" "Yeah." I flopped on the couch, trying to organize my thoughts, if Crest would stop interrupting them. "Is she one from your old flock?" He guessed. I nodded in response, just staring out into space.
If she was bleeding, they must have been attacked. Was she with the others, or are they all alone. What attacked them? It was then it became clear to me what it could have been. "Wake Scholar and Caige, I'll get the others." I told Crest and headed outside again. "Why?" Crest shouted after me. "The Eraser army, their coming." I shouted back and ran around the back of the house.
Jace had lifted Angel onto his back as they sprinted towards me. "Jace, Erasers." I said and he nodded, cutting me off. "I know, let's get inside first. The decide what to do." He told me as he ran to join me. When we returned, Caige and Scholar had both joined Crest. Scholar was the first to speak, looking offensively at Angel. "Who the hell is the kid?" She snapped as Crest put his hand on her shoulder. I didn't answer, not really listening and tried to keep from looking at Angel. "Scholar does have a point." I heard Zen speak up and turned to him. He was standing behind me with crossed arms and a dark scowl. "Who is she Max?" He demanded Jace set her on top of the island. Blood was staining his shirt and arms when he pulled away. "Max, we deserve an explanation." He told me before adding a little more sternly, "We are your family." Oh Jace, if only you knew.
"She's pretty." Caige said quietly and I turned to face him. He was sitting on the island, just looking down on Angel's face. "Caige, get down from there." I commanded and he obeyed cowardly. I went and picked him up, finally having the courage to look at her. Three deep scratches were raked across her cheek and stomach. Harmony started to tend to them just as Zen came up behind me again. "Max, who is she?" He demanded again. "Zen, leave her alone." Harmony snapped. She hadn't lost her temper in a long time, especially not at her brother. Crest must have sensed the mood. "Zen, Caige, let's go pack or something." He said and stepped forward, taking Caige from me and practically dragging Zen out of the room.
"Can someone get me more disinfectant?" Harmony asked more calmly. "Right, disinfectant. It's um..." I said, basically turning on myself in circles. "I'll get it." Scholar said while eyeing me and left. I stopped spinning, now dizzy. I couldn't focus. Angel wasn't my baby anymore. She was a backstabber, and I hated her. But seeing her like this...
I started to pass out but Jace quickly moved forward and caught my shoulders. "I think I'm going to be sick." I moaned and held my stomach. "Oh no you don't. I just washed this." Jace warned all too seriously.
Seeing as I wasn't getting any better, Harmony demanded that I lay down. No one who knew her well would dare cross her when she was in her nurse mode. It was absolutely adorable and all too terrifying as well. I stumbled away close to fainting when Jace scooped me up. "Idiot, I can walk." I mumbled but didn't fight it as he carried me to my room. I lay on the bed and he sat at the foot of it, watching me closely. Suddenly he got closer until he was right up close to my face. "Jace, what are you," I mumbled and tried to push him away, feeling rather awkward but he caught my weak hands in his fists and got closer.
"Who is she Maximum?" "Oh, full name, am I in trouble?" I tried but he only squeezed my hands tighter. "I mean it, tell me who that girl is." He warned. His eyes were blazing when he pulled away. "Is she dangerous? That's all I need to know." He said finally a little more calm. If there was one thing I liked about Jace, well I mean I liked a whole lot about him; it was his caution and protectiveness. But it got a little too intense sometimes.
"We have to go Jace. They'll come soon." I said sitting up, still feeling as if I would hurl. But I stood anyway, trying not to wobble. The only thing I could think about was the flock. What if they were the group that was attacked? Jace was still looking at me hesitantly. I knew I wouldn't get anywhere without him knowing about Angel. "Max, tell me." He demanded to prove my point. I sighed and he came over and forced me to sit down again.
"She's part of your old flock, isn't she?" "If you knew, why do I have to say it?" I moaned. "Because if she abandoned you, then she could be a threat." He said knowingly but I shot him a glare. "They didn't abandon me, they kicked me out." I said annoyed and got up again. "So she is dangerous?" He asked and followed behind me as I left. It was good; he had reminded me what side I was on. "Yes, and I want her out."