Because of Autumn
Aura's Notes: Well, this is a more... serious chapter, so please excuse that. It's information you need; oh, and it's about it get ACTION...Y... yeah... WELL, I think that's about it! Thanks again to everyone how's reviewed on my work! Thank you to everyone else! Sorry if this chapter is short, I wanted to end it off at a cliffhanger. :) Your Welcome!
WAIT!: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Okay, okay! *Takes deep breath* Okay. So, you guys know how I used James as a fake name for Iggy in the beginning of Because of Autumn? Right? Well, at school, I was looking up Maximum Ride on Wikipedia for the fun of it and...Bwahahaha! It turns out that Iggy's REAL name IS James! I forgot about that! Aren't I silly. XD
-Chapter 8-
The Talk
It was late. I was lying in bed, staring blankly at the wall. The small conversation Autumn and I had earlier on was reeling in my mind over and over.
"So, Iggy," she said quickly, still antsy for a severe storm, "Are- Are they… like… you?"
I shuffled my hair. "The wings part? Yeah…"
She just yawned in response. "Well, this is going to be fun…" Already, I knew a plan had been set in motion in her mind.
I cracked a soft smile and turned over to sleep. However, it was when I woke up that things became weird. And that's coming from a blind bird-kid that can feel colors.
I rubbed my eyes awake. Literally. I bolted upright and gasped. I could see. Jumping out of bed, I ran out into the hall only to find no one there.
"Autumn, Max, Fang…?" I called out hysterically. No answer.
NO! I thought. It would be impossible for me to see again! This has to be a dream! Something's up… I should watch my back…
I cautiously walked around her house. Even though it HAD to be a dream, I was taking the surroundings. She lived in a large one-story adorable house. The floor was a smooth and light hardwood and the walls were softly colored and old-fashioned. It was calming, almost. But, as I walked past a mirror, my caution dropped.
As much as I'd hate to admit it, I was very handsome. I had strawberry blonde hair that was shaggy and almost down to my shoulders. My skin was really pale too, but wasn't dirty or bloody for once. I swear, Autumn's been the only person to get me to take a shower with only words as her force. And… my once non-seeing eyes that were a colorless blue were like a sea of sapphires.
I rushed into Autumn's room only to find it empty. My heart dropped. But, as her room had been left untouched, there was a small yellow note on her bed. I walked over to it and picked it up. Time stopped.
It's either your sight… the Flock… or the girl.
-The School
Day 7
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" I shot straight up in bed.
Autumn rushed in and shook me. "Iggy! Iggy! Are you okay?"
I regained my harsh, short breaths and clenched my shirt. "Y- Yeah…"
"God, you had me scared, Iggy." She sat at the end of my bed. "You woke everyone up with your screaming."
I took in everything that happened in my all-too-real dream. Autumn rubbed my shoulder consolingly and went back out into the kitchen to continue breakfast. After a few minutes, I went after her. The kitchen smelled beautiful with all the spices and fresh eggs and bacon being served. The rest of the Flock came in groggier than I've ever lived through before.
"What's wrong?" Autumn asked happily.
Nudge groaned. "I couldn't get any sleep last night with the storm and tornado sirens blaring."
"I know! Wasn't it wonderful?" Autumn cheered. The Flock moaned and sat at the table. I did the same.
As we began eating, Max muttered below her breath, "My wings are so sore… We haven't had to fly that long for weeks."
"Well if you're wings hurt so bad, then feel free to stretch them out. Just don't knock anything over."
The entire Flock grew quiet.
Autumn turned back around from the frying pan. "What?"
I held back a laugh, but it didn't work. I could feel Max's glare upon me.
"She knows?" she seethed.
I nodded and high-fived Autumn. But, our joy was short-lived. My dream's recollection and answers from my sub-conscious surfaced. I slammed my napkin and fork on the table and stood.
"Now that we have Autumn knowing our secret out of the way," I narrowed my eyes. "We have work to do."
I could feel everyone's eyes on me.
"I need answers, guys. First, how did you find me?" I questioned.
"My mom traced your call to here. We took off right away." Max replied, her serious voice appearing.
"Second, what happened to the fake me?"
"Once Dr. Martinez got off the phone with you, we took down the clone. I admit, he was pretty convincing, but had no fighting skill what-so ever. We don't know how he came into play." Fang stated. I bit my lip.
"I think that answers the basics, but let's get more detailed." I set my hands on the table and leaned in. "Exactly when did you guys realize I was missing?"
They were hesitant. "You see, we never knew you left." Nudge remarked. I grit my teeth. "The- The clone must've replaced you right when you left-"
"I didn't leave. I was struck by freaking lightning." I snapped back. Their uneasiness grew. "Was there any kind of abnormal activity since you got to New York?"
"No, nothing," Gazzy muttered.
"No… Erasers?"
Max bolted up. "What do you mean? We haven't been tracked in weeks! Plus, all the Erasers are dead, Iggy!"
"No, they're not." I ground my teeth even more. "I had a run-in with one in the forest a few days ago-."
The entire Flock gasped.
I slammed my fist on the table. "Listen, the School wouldn't just send one attacker after us. Though, counting Iggy II, that makes two of them. Something's wrong and the School's after us." I paused. "Does anyone remember the speech "I" made? It was all about 2012 and the end of the world. There's something… something big that is coming into play… something more."
Autumn joined in. "Sorry to butt-in, but I think I may have some valuable information." She also stood. "I've been studying the weather patterns lately, actually, more like the past month. I've been studying weather for a few years and I've noticed a violent change in the weather. Weirdest part is that none of the professionals seem to be able to track it."
"What exactly do you mean?" Fang asked.
"Well, it's really stormy for this time of the year here… severe, I might add. I mean, just last night, the tornado sirens were blaring." But then she quickly added in, "Don't worry! The cell wasn't unstable enough! If it were, I would've woke you!"
"Given, this is all weird. But what exactly does it all mean?" Max growled.
"I'm…" I sighed. "I'm not sure. But what I do know is that the School is planning something… and it's not good."
"No… it's not…" Angel's eyes flickered quietly, "Because I can hear an Eraser's thoughts as we speak… no… about a whole gang of them."
Author's Notes: Yep, short chapter... so... not much to say here...
"Angel": Yes, I'm about 3/4 done with the book and, although they may be cute together, EllaxIggy is just WEIRD. I mean, like Max said, it's like her son dating her half-sister. YUCK! But, it's a good book so far and I can't wait for the movie! GAH!
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