Chapter 9

"What do you mean?" Fang said.

"Did you see the look on her face when she saw me?" I laughed.

We began walking down the street to find another hotel for the flock and myself. We didn't talk for a few blocks. With anyone else this kind of silence would have been awkward, but as we all know, Fang isn't much of a talker. I didn't care that we weren't having a conversation because of that reason and I was just glad to be around him at all. However, being the stubborn person I am I'd never tell him that.

"So…" he began

"So?" I said, surprised he spoke at all.

"The brain attack?" he said, turning to look at me.

"Well, before we get onto the one that you witnessed, I should probably tell you that it happened before Dylan and I left too."

"And you didn't say anything?" he asked worriedly

"I just had my mind set on, Angel I guess. I don't know. It was bad though, I got a nose bleed"

"That's new." He said "And scary" he added

"Yeah, they usually don't knock me out either." I said doing my best not to give away how freaked I was.

"Alright, headaches are back, how about the voice?" he asked.

"Haven't heard from it, in like, a while." I said.

"Think this place will do?" he asked

"Huh?"

"The hotel" He said nodding towards a hotel, that was about a mile from the old one.

"Oh. Yeah." I said

"How long do you think you guys will be in New York for? I mean you got Angel back so…" Fang trailed off.

"Do you want us to leave or something?" I said evenly, I wasn't offended that he asked but I couldn't help but wonder if things had changed because of last night.

"I don't know if you should, you said it yourself, Angel's hiding something. This is where it all started, maybe you'll figure out what here." He said.

"Yeah you're right." I replied, knowing he was right, but still wish he wanted me to stay for another reason.

I stayed at the hotel to get checked in and Fang flew back to tell everyone where to go. We spent the evening the unpacking and getting situated. I could feel Angel avoiding me and Dylan watching me. I hadn't really came up with a lie for why we changed hotels yet, but it would be nice to be able to make a decision without someone criticizing it. Of course Angel knew why we left. What I didn't understand was why Angel wasn't like, attacking or something since she knew that I knew something. So there you have it, the latest thing that's got me torn up are the thoughts of a potentially evil seven year old. Dramatic isn't it? After a few hours of silence and TV watching, everyone shuffled off to bed except Angel and I. Showtime.

"So…Angel, where were you after the explosion, really?"

"I don't know" she said innocently but her blue eyes glared at me. I turned my head and stared at the muted TV in front of us.

"I think you do Angel" I said harshly, still not looking at her.

She got to her feet and began to walk towards her room. She stopped half way and looked over her shoulder.

"Good night Max" she said softly and continued into her room.

I continued to stare at the muted TV for a while. I have no clue how long, hours maybe. Some part of me knew that Angel wouldn't betray us on purpose. She was most likely brain washed like Iggy and Ella were. Thinking of Ella made my heart sink instantly. Having to save the world? Fine. Nearly dying all the time? Whatever. The worst part about all this was people I loved being turned against me. Either that or the people I love leaving me, by choice.

Very short, and almost pointless chapter, but it was necessary. Next chapter will be up in the next 2 days. If you are on spring break (as I just recently was) I hope you are enjoying it! PS: I'm working on a sort of video trailer for this fanfiction, let me know if you'd be interested in seeing that.