CHAPTER 8...HERE WE GO!
DISCLAIMER: I OWN NOTHING! BUT I DO OWN THE FLOCK KIDS!!
IGGY: WE NOT GONNA SAY NOTHING?
ME: NAH...DON'T NEED TO.
IGGY: OK, WANNA GET SOMETHIN' TO EAT...I'M STARVING
ME: UR ALWAYS STARVING
IGGY: I KNOW! SO LETS GO ALREADY
ME: *SHRUG* WATEVER
ALEX POV:
I turn around just in time to see Blade and Air (Aaron's his real name, but we've always called him Air for short) pop up the stairs. Apparently Blade hasn't had a run in with a brush today, because his dirty blonde hair is waving out all over his head. Air is just smiling, way to wide for me to think he's not up to something. I just hope he didn't set flame to my room, the darn 13 year old. Sky walks up next, with Alle not far behind. Those two are thick as theives. My youngest brother, Zach, bounces up the stairs about 10 seconds later, his beautiful hazel eyes glittering brightly. Man I like that kid, nothing ever seems to bother him. I'm about to ask what happened to Ash when he walks lazily up the stairs.
You wonderin' about me? he whispers in my mind. Although it's sometimes annoying, the whole twin 'telepathy' thing comes in handy when trying to have a private conversation.
Yeah, what took ya so long? I think back
He shrugs, Just takin' my time,
I roll my eyes, watever. He smirks and goes to lean against the wall opposite me.
I spin to face the flock once more only to see their eyes the size of dinner plates, even dad's. Wow, I don't think I've ever seen him do that, weird. I look at my mom for a second and she appears...okay, well, except for the death grip she has on dad's hand. Guess it's time to start the introdutions.
"Ok, well, since everyone's now here. Guys, meet the past flock. Past flock meet us, the 'future flock kids' I guess." I make air quotations around the future flock kid part. "So, lets start with our names, ages and somethin' about us I guess." I look to the my siblings and cousins, who are scatter mostly behind me, staring at the past flock with wide eyes. I kinda question them with my eyes whether they want to introduce themselves or if they want me to do it. They all look a little wary, so I take that as my cue to be the one doing the introducing. I sigh and face the stunned flock.
"Lets start with Uncle Iggy and Aunt Ella's group first then." I waved my hand towards Mel, "As you know this is Melanie, she's the oldest of Uncle Iggy's kids, and the one who looks most like him. She's 15 years old and a dangerous pyro that loves to shop, so I wouldn't recommend giving her anything flammable or a credit card." I glance at Mel out of the corner of my eye to see her smiling and glaring at the same time. I then move my hand as I gesture to each person. "This is Aaron, or Air for short, he's the middle kid and also not responsible around any kind of explosive, and he's 13. Then there's Alle, she's the little blonde girl standing next to Sky. She's really sweet and is 8 years old." I take a deep breath and look back at the flock again. They seem a little less tense but Uncle Iggy is a lot redder.
"Ok, so on to me and my siblings. If you can't tell, my mom and dad are Max and Fang. I'm Alexa. The guy over there," I pointed directly across from me, "is Asher, or Ash for short, and he's my older twin brother and we're both 16. We both take more after our dad in looks but in personality were on different spectrums, with him acting more like my dad and I like more like my mom. Next to Air is Blade, the third oldest of our family and he's 14. He definatly takes more after mom looks wise but is kinda a combo of both our parents with personality. Then there's Zach, who's the dark headed one beside Alle and he's 10. His looks are kinda a combo of both parents but I have no clue where his personality comes from. He is real unique in that way. And you already met Sky, or Skylar, and she's 7 and 1/2. Plus she's the baby of our family." I finish and make quick eye contact with Mel and Ash. They both shrug and we all are now anxiously waiting for the flocks reaction.
Suddenly Uncle Gazzy shoots out of his seat. "This is so cooool!! There are more pryo's around to have fun with!" he shouts and I see Uncle Iggy smile too.
Aunt Angel and Aunt Nudge stand next. "Wow! Gazzy's right! This is awesome! Well, not the pyro part but everything else! So, what do you guys like to do and do you go to school? What grades are you in? What do your rooms look like?! What about..." Aunt Angel puts her hand over Aunt Nudge's mouth and smiles at me. I guess Aunt Nudge has always been a talker.
"Where are we gonna stay?" Aunt Angel asks sweetly. At that mom, or Max I guess I should call her, looks up at Aunt Angel, I mean Angel (ugh, this going to get confusing).
"Angel, were not staying, we need to leave." she says firmly
Angel looks back at Max and is about to say something when Mel cuts her off.
"But we already have the game room cleared out and ready for ya'll to stay in! Please stay for a couple of days! Please!"
I sigh and look down at my feet. This can not end well. But, I suppose if we get them back before Mom and Dad get home tomorrow night, then it should be fine.
Chill out lex I fell Ash saying into my mind. I then feel an overwhelming calm drop on me and I look across the room into Ash's eyes.
It's not fair to use your emotion controlling power on me you know, I think back at him.
His mouth quirks up ever so slightly and he shrugs. I think he shrugs way to much and talks way too little. I glance above Ash's head and read the clock, 5:09 pm.
Hey Ash
What?
Did you guys go grocery shopping while we were gone? It's almost dinner time.
He doesn't answer for a moment and there's a thoughtful look on his face.
No, I don't think so
Well you better go then, I'll get everyone settled here. Take Blade, Air and Zach with you.
Ash rolls his eyes and peels himself from the wall.
"Hey," he shouts, "Blade, Air and Zach, your coming with me."
They look confused for a moment but follow Ash out the door anyway. Moments later I hear the car start up and drive off. You know, they probably could have flown and carried it all back, especially with Blade and his super strength, but I guess they like the car better tonite, watever.
I look over my shoulder and see Angel and Nudge locked in conversation with Mel, Alle and Sky. I think they'll all get along together pretty well. I make my way over to Mom...I mean, Max and Fang and sit on the coffee table in front of them. They are staring into each others eyes and I find it really sweet and totally gross all at the same time. After a minute or so they notice my presence and Max jumps slightly. I raise an eyebrow at her. I watch Fang put an arm around Max and pull her closer to him. Max snuggles up against him and I take the opportunity to speak.
"Do ya'll want to know where you're staying?" I ask loud enough for the people behind me to hear.
Nudge nods happily and Angel and Gazzy smile. I stand and turn around.
"Well come on then. We'll also find stuff for you guys to change into so you can shower." I add.
I see Max's eyes light up a little at the word shower. Mom likes showers too. I motion for everyone to follow me and I weave my way through the living room and enter the narrow hallway leading toward the back of the house. I pass the kitchen on my right, then take a sharp left, and start climbing the stairs to the second floor. I hear everyone's footsteps behind me. We get to the top and I walk to the door at the end of the hall. I swing the door open to reveal what was once our game room but looks more like a large bedroom suite now. How did Mel fix this room up without my knowing?
Instead of a pool table and board games scattered all around, there was now 6 twin beds, 3 on either side of the room. It actually looks really nice up here. I lead the flock inside and they take a look around. The 3 youngest flock members quickly all claim their beds and Uncle Gazzy..I mean Gazzy pulls Iggy to one next to his. Nudge and Angel take one of the beds from one side and move it to the other side of the room so they can be next to each other. Which left Max and Fang all by themselves on one side.
I sigh and I feel a small hand slip around mine. I look down and see my baby sister Sky looking up at me with her pretty chocolate brown eyes. She motions for me to lean down, and I do. She cups her small hand around my ear and whispers,
"I think we should leave them alone for a minute"
I nod and stand straight again.
"Hey, well, we'll go and find you guys some clothes to wear and you can all just stay in here and relax for a minute." I say
I wave my hand at Mel and Alle and they walk out the door. I shut the door behind me and all four of us start scouring our closets for clothes while we wait for the boys to get back.
I hope this ends well I think doubtfully.
