So this ones sorta long, I guess. Sorry I havnt updated in a while. Thanks for the reviews, especially DwarfPerson, IggyIsAwesome13, and Emo Girl 4eves for reviewing so much!(:

Volano~


I looked at Fang, who was casually leaning in the back doorway, eating a apple. "Hey."
I walked over to him, trying to hide the fact that my heart was beating a million, even though i was sure he could hear it. "What're you doing here?" I asked, looking around to see if anyone had walked in. What would they think if they saw me with him? Shit.
"Wanted to see if you wanted to come flying." Fang said, and threw the rest of the apple in the trash. "So, you want to?"
I sighed, running a hand through my hair, stressed. Ana would deffinitively be mad. She likes him. "Uhm, yeah, sure. Just.. wait outside and dont be seen. Ill be out in a few minutes." I mumbled, turning, and walking out of the kitchen, then down the hall, thinking about it. Bryce would probably be mad too, he gets jealous real easy. I sighed, climbing up the ladder. I didnt even know what i was doing until i was halfway changed, I had changed into a black tank top, which i had splattered paint all over last summer when my dad had made me stay home from halloween till i finished painting the whole house. I pulled Fangs jacket over me, and slid my pocket knife and Mp3 into my pocket. I'd cut slits in the back of the tank top outside. I pulled socks on, then my converses, and i jumped off the loft, landing in front of the ladder. I turned the corner, and froze. Bryce was backing out of Ana's room. He turned and saw me, and got wide-eyed for a moment. "Uh, hey."
"Hey.." I mumbled, "What were you doing in Ana's room?"
He shrugged. "She wouldnt get her sorry ass up. So, i had to help her." He grinned mischeviously.
"Oh...?" I said, making it come out like a question. Suddenly, there was a scream, and a soaking wet Ana ran out of her room, right into A Bryce, who was laughing his ass off. I smirked, sidestepping towards the kitchen, taking this time to sneak out. They were screaming at each other, mainly Ana yelling threats though. I silently slid into the kitchen, and out the back door. I sprinted into the woods, and suddenly, something grabbed me around the waist, pulling me behind a tree. Well, years of a abusive dad finally paid off. I flipped, landing in front of Nick, who was standing in front of me, a eyebrow raised. "Where'd you learn that?" He questioned.

I shrugged, looking down, and relaxing. "Uhm.. no where. Can we go now?" I asked, and smiled a bit. I turned around, pulling Fangs jacket off, and dropping it at my feet. I pulled my tank top off, and cut slits in the back where my wings would be. I pulled the tank top on, and grabbed fangs jacket, tossing it high in the tree. "We can come back later and get it." I mumbled, stretching my wings. God, that felt good.
He nodded, still obviously suspicious, but dropping it. Thank god. Just thinking about it... no. Just no. I sighed, shaking my head, clearing it. "Great. Where're we going?" I asked, smiling again, a fake one though.
He sighed, and walked over to me, standing right in front of me. He put a hand over my mouth, my fake smile. "Dont smile unless its real. that one's the beautiful one."
I nodded, looking away, and blushing.
He smirked, stepping back. He shot his wings out, and he took a running start to the edge of the clearing, shooting up into the sky.
I bit my lip, nervous. I mean, this was only the second time i did this, and the other time i went free-falling before i had. What if i couldnt? I sighed, pushing all those thoughts away. I ran, trying to copy him exactly. In a minute, i was hovering in the air, looking down at the ground. I smiled once i realized what i did. I looked around for Fang, and saw him flying away already. I followed, catching up easily. This was amazing. You know, when you go down a huge hill on a bike, and you feel that adrenaline rush? This was like that, except there was no bike, and it was all you. It was amazing. "So, where're we heading?"
"I was thinking i could introduce you to everyone else, but apparently their doing other things today. So, we can just fly around."

I nodded. I was falling behind, but determined to not go so slow. I could tell Fang was going slow so i could catch up, but i didnt want that. Nope. "Dude. Dont go slow because of me. Ill be fine." I mumbled, trying to angle my wings to go faster. Yeah... Didnt exactly work. I dropped a few feet, then shot back up, gaining control of the angle my wings were at.
He smirked, dropping back, flying by me. "Watch my wings. And dont do that again." He grinned.
I rolled my eyes. "Yeah, sure, whatever." I mumbled, turning my gaze onto his wings. God, they were beautiful. And i dont mean cute. They were... just beautiful. Theres really no other way to describe them. They were midnight black, and just... gorgeous. Suddenly, he angled his wings different, and flapped hard a few times, shooting forward. I bit my bottom lip, trying to do the same.

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I sighed, hovering after many failed attempts at trying to copy Fangs flying.
Fang sighed, flying back to me. "Why dont we fly back to the cave and take a break." He offered, his eyes showing mild encouragement. I seriously dont blame him though. I mean, who would want to leave all this behind? The spacious skys, the gentle breeze, the wing room. It was all wonderful. But i was starting to get tired, and if i didnt rest soon I'd end up with Fang having to carry me again.
I slowly nodded, sighing in defeat.
He flew off towards the cave, leaving me to catch up. Wow, thanks.

I sighed, flying after him and circling the entrance to the cave until i landed in a roll, hurting my wings.

Fang looked up at me, suprise clear on his face. "Oh shit... I didnt teach you to land, did i?" He mumbled.
"Yeah, no. Woulda been helpful, but no." I said, standing and stretching, walking over to him and sitting down. "What're you doing?" I mumbled, stifling a yawn.
He smirked. "Well, I was gonna make food, but you look too tired to eat." He mumbled, grinning a bit.

I just shrugged, "Hey, Im hungry too."
He rolled his eyes, pointing at a blanket. "Sleep." He said strongly, almost forcfully.
I rolled my eyes, fake salouting and barking out a "Yes, Sir!" Before getting up, and walking over, layng down on the blanket. As soon as my head hit the floor, my eyes drooped closed, and i was out.

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Something was shaking me, a hand on my shoulder. I groaned, rolling away from it. I heard a deep chuckle from behind me, and my eyes shot open. I stretched as i remembered what had happened. My wings were sore, but they felt good. Stronger. I sat up, looking at Fang. "Hey." I mumbled, then looked outside, at the deep red. It looked beautiful, until i realized what time it had to be for it to be sunset already. "Shit.. What time is it?" I asked, jumping up.
Fang watched me. "Ah... About 7:30 Im guessing."
I groaned. Bryce and Ana would have come looking for me already. "I gotta go, we have school tomorrow, and my dads gonna kill me..." I said, mumbling the last part under my breath. I looked at Fang "Thanks. For everything." I said, and jumped out of the cave, spreading my wings and flying back towards the cabin. When i got there, i was completely out of breath, and still hadnt come up with a good cover-up story. I landed in the clearing and walked to the tree where Fangs jacket was, and jumped up high, grabbing the jacket and dropping down to the ground with it in my hands. Wow, that felt like a few feet. I pulled it on, and walked towards the cabin, silently sliding in the kitchen door and walking out of the kitchen, right into Bryce. He caught me, pulling me close to him. "Where were you?"
I shrugged. "You know me, I get around. Go here and there, ya know, adventures!" I shrugged, wiggling out of his grasp and backing down the hallway, shrugging. "We gotta go back soon, Ima go get packed, k?"

He nodded, eyeing me suspiciously. I smiled innocently, and turned the corner, sprinting over to the ladder, and jumping, grabbing onto it about halfway up. Oh yeah, I was gonna have some fun with my new-found abilities. I climbed the ladder the rest of the way, walking over, and packing my stuff, and Fang's wet clothes, and the ones he let me borrow, into my bag. I jumped down off the loft, making a very scared looking Ana scream. I laughed, eventually falling to the floor from the look on her face. For once, I think she was speechless.
"What the hell, Nicole?" She yelled. She was mad. She only used my real name when she was mad at me.
I smirked, standing, and brushing off my shoulders, when I realized I was still wearing Fangs jacket. Crap. How was I going ot explain this? I shrugged, "What?" I asked, feigning innocence.
She glared at me for a minute., "So, you dissapear twice, then you go on a suicidal kick and try to take me with you?"
I smirked, shaking my head. "You know what? Yeah. Thats what I was trying to do. 'Cause you know, My lifes like, the worst ever." I mumbled, scratching the back of my neck and backing away. I grabbed my bag, and darted out the front door. "Ill wait out here for you guys. Ill get a truck for us, meet me out by the road." I mumbled, slinging my bag over my shoulder, and sprinting down the path, not even bothering to close the door behind me. I jumped the wooden post fence when I got to it, and walked toward the small farm that was there. My mother used to take me down here all the time, mainly because this man, my "uncle" lived here. Sure, it was a great place for a vacation anyway, but Uncle Steven living there was just a perk. We'd come here alot, and I would play with Uncle Stevens kids, his daughter hated me, but his son and the baby girl were cool from what I remember. I shook my head to clear it, lost in the memories of my mom. I walked down the pathway and up to the door of the farmhouse, knocking three times. I waited, shifting my weight from foot to foot, nervous. I havnt been out here for atleast half a year, and i'm sure I looked different then, what if they dont recognize me? I let out a breath I hadnt realize I was holding when A girl about 10 or something, with light blonde hair, bright green eyes, and really tan, opened the door. "Hello?" She asked, timidly. I smiled, recognizing her as my little cousin Emily. "Hey Em, no hug for your big cuz?" I asked, teasingly. I watched as her eyes sparked in recognition, and she shot forward, wrapping her arms around my torso. I smiled. "So, wheres your dad?" I asked, patting her back. Her father, uncle Steven, was a kind man, but a drunk. And her mother was the wickedest person you could ever meet. Sure, she was fine and civil as long as you werent related to her, but if you were, she'd be the meanest witch ever. I tensed when her arm went up a bit, and barely touching my wings. I stepped back, pulling away from the hug. "So, wheres your dad at?"
She smiled a bit, and started walking towards a barn. "He's in there, hiding from mom." She whispered the last part.
I smiled. "Great. Thanks." I sprinted towards the barn, when suddenly, a rock whizzed past my head. Me, being the spazz I am, flipped away from it, and had my fists raised, ready for a fight. Suddenly, Daniel came walking towards me, laughing like a hyena. My eyelids narrowed automatically, and I dropped my stance. "Jerk." I grumbled, but I couldnt help the grin coming to my face as I watched him almost trip, still coming towards me, his expression clearly amused. I rolled my eyes. "I was gonna ask your dad if I could borrow his truck for a while, but I see I've been inturrupted."
He smirked. "Hell yeah you have, I still have to get revenge on you."
I smirked, last year, I had locked him in a closet during dinner, then I slept outside of the closet to make sure he hadnt left till morning. I slid him under a few crackers, but in all truth, I had lost the key and I had to pick the lock to get him out. I had laughed when he came out and I saw his face, but he was mad. He couldnt really take a joke back then. "I told you, I lost the key!"
He rolled his eyes. "Yeah, right. Anyway, what do you need my dads truck for? Why're you even out here?"
I stretched, feeling the sun on my arms, and wishing I could be flying right now, feeling it on my wings. I shook the thought out of my head, and looked back at Daniel. "Me and my friends went camping. We need to get home somehow, dont we?" I asked the question like I was talking to a todler.
He shrugged, "You could fly home." He offered, then started laughing.
I tensed till I realized he was joking, I nodded uncomfortably, feeling my blood run cold. I rubbed the back of my neck. "Well, I gotta see your dad, soo.." I mumbled, and started walking towards the barn again. "Bye." I started sprinting, wanting to get away from him. I pushed the barn door open, and walked in, seeing Steven under his tractor, looking like he was trying to fix it. I sighed, walking over. "Aw c'mon Uncle Steven, you might as well get Emily in here to help you." I grinned.
He slid out from under the tractor, stood, and wrapped me into a big hug. I squirmed away before he could feel my wings though. I looked up at him. "I need to borrow the truck for a while, to get home." I said, but it sort of ended up like a question.
He smirked, a big goofy grin appearing on his face. "Well, heres the keys, but could ya help me out with this 'ere tractor first? Your good this 'is kinda stuff." He said, with a country twang. I inwardly cringed.
I shrugged, "Yeah, sure" I mumbled, pushing the sleeves up so I didnt get them oily. I slid under the tractor, and by the time I was done, 20 minutes had went by and I had oil on my cheek, and all over my hands. I grabbed a cloth, and rubbed my hands and a bit on my cheek, trying to get it off. "Thanks, I gotta go, Bye Steve." I said, hugging him quick, and running out, grabbing the keys and sprinting towards the driveway. I heard him yell "Seeya, kiddo!" I would have been out of earshot if I was, well, not 2 percent avian now, So I just ignored it. I tossed my bag in the back on the truck, and got in the drivers seat, driving out of the driveway and down the road, to where Ana and Bryce were waiting for me. I half smiled, nodding "Hey, we leavin?" I asked, reving the engine a bit. Bryce grinned, but Ana looked scared. "Put your bags in the back and get in, hurry." I said, and they did, Bryce sliding in next to me in, then Ana sliding in after him, slamming the door.
"Uhm Nicki... You sure about this? I mean, you dont even have your license yet..." She mumbled quietly, obviously freaking.
I smirked, rolling my eyes. "Has that ever stopped me before?" I asked, and drove out onto the main road, driving back towards the city.