Yo,

Well, for those who are interested, here is the summery of the other story I'm writing. It's exactly 250 characters.

Angels: a species naturally born for one reason, to protect humans. Max believes shes the only one with wings. Until she meets Nick, the mysterious Emo. School, sluts, fights and prank wars. Can Max break Nicks shell before their enemies arrive? Fax!

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Heart of Diamond

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Giniw: The War Eagle

Chapter 11: You're Not Alone

Max POV

I couldn't sleep that night. Indi needed feeding twice.

"Maybe she should get formula instead of you breast feeding her all the time," Nudge whispered to me. "That way you don't have to wake up every time she's hungry."

I thought that was a good idea and added that to my shopping list.

I kept Indi in my arms the whole time I was on watch. She slept peacefully. I know she didn't get that from her mother.

My thoughts drifted to Fang as I gazed at the stars. I wondered what he was doing now. Was he happy? Was he safe?

I sighed and gazed at Indi. She shifted slightly in her sleep. Why does Indi have to grow up in a world like this? Why does she have to be scared? Hungry? Unhappy? I never wanted a child of mine to feel that way.

I kissed my daughter's forehead. "When we find daddy, Aunty Angel, Uncle Iggy and Uncle Total, we're going to fly away. We'll find a beautiful Island and we'll make sand castles every day. You can grow up to be a beautiful girl who lives her life free from danger and hatred."

My daughter shifted again. I smiled. "I promise you'll never have to remember these times."


Nudge woke up at 7 and Gazzy, half an hour later. Nudge took Indi as I grabbed my jumper and tied Giniw to my waist. I took some cash and stuffed the money I needed into my pocket.

"Alright," I said. "I should be back in an hour or so. If it gets to two hours and I'm not back, I want you to leave. No exceptions. Got it?"

Nudge nodded faithfully. Gazzy gulped down his fear and nodded too. I double checked to make sure the coast was clear, before jumping off the cliff.

I climbed high until I was soaring just below the clouds. I spotted a large town fairly quickly and dived. It was great to fly super speed. Especially when you can drop almost 300 km/h.

I pulled up outside of the town. I zipped up my jumper and made sure it was low enough to hid Giniw. I took a deep breath and walked down the foot path heading to town.

The first thing I noticed was there weren't many people around. I reminded myself that not many people are up at 8 in the morning on a... Saturday? Or was it Sunday? Who cares?

I walked through the street casually, but my heart still raced. I passed people and my heart rate went through the roof. All the time my mind was thinking ...enemy, enemy, enemy...

I found the supermarket quickly. There were a few cars in the parking lot. I pulled out a shopping trolley and pushed it inside the building. So far, so good. No shadows.

I instantly felt claustrophobic as I walked into building. I took a deep breath in and forced myself to push the trolley down the first isle.

Sweets.

Of course, I stacked up on M'M's and Chocolate bar. 6 of each. We needed the high energy, even if it will send Gazzy flying through walls. I also pulled out 4 bottles of chocolate sauce and 4 tubes of condensed milk. They would be good for if we didn't have time to stop.

I moved up the next isle and found the baking section. I through in to the trolley out 4 shake-and-pour pancake bottles, 4 large packets of rice, 4 packets of long spaghetti, 4 plastic packets of soup and 6 more packets of mountain bread.

I skipped the next isles of cleaning. I arrived at the can and spreads isle. I grabbed some peanut butter and honey. Two plastic jars of each. Honey was great because it is the only food that doesn't go off. On second thoughts I grabbed a third jar of honey.

I found the baby/other section. I stopped at the shelves of formulas. The tins weren't heavy, thank god. I didn't know how long it would be until we reach the next town.

I shrugged and put two large tins of formula into the trolley. If we run out, I can always go back to breast feeding. I also picked out two bottles with pink teats.

I passed the small section of clothes and stopped. I grabbed Gazzy two pairs of black socks and a set of four jocks. I would buy him some new clothes later. He can use the smaller set of clothes until we get to a clothes store.

I also passed a rack of bags. I yanked a large black one. Gazzy can carry some of the load too.

I walked past the deli, but found nothing of interest. Though I did find some plastic cutlery. I picked out a plain dark red bowl with matching knife, fork and spoon. I walked straight to the check out.

The girl at the counter was reading a magazine. On the front was a snake with fins snapping it's over sized fangs at the camera through a cage. 'MUTANTS STILL FIGHT BACK' the head line read.

My breath quickened as I stared at the magazine. I forced myself to calm and put the items onto the check out. The check out girl threw the magazine down and began to swipe the items over the scanner as she chewed some gum loudly.

I glanced around the building searching for the exits. I felt the girl glance at me.

"Party?" She asked as she swiped the M'M's.

I forced a small smile. "Yeah."

The girl nodded, but frowned when she swiped the baby formula. She looked at me, but I pretended to pick my nails. She went back to her loud gum chew activity.

I paid and put all nine bags into the shopping trolley. Though I knew I would be able to carry them all, I had to look somewhat human. I pushed the trolley out of the door trying not to look like I was in a hurry to get out of there.

I went around the back of the shopping centre and took the nine shopping bags out of the trolley. I walked down the street and sighed with relief when I reached the path. I frowned as I saw a bakery across the road. I hid the bags under some bushes and ran across the road.

I pushed the door open and grimaced slightly as a bell rung. A thin dark skinned lady appeared around the corner. She hobbled slightly, but her face was full of love and her eyes were dancing with happiness behind her oversized glasses.

"Hello, lovely," The lady cried. "You're new around here. What your name sweetie?"

I smiled slightly. "Max."

The lady clapped her hands together. "My names Margret. What can I do for you Max, dear?"

I admired Margret's cheerfulness. I looked around on the back shelves and through the glass at the rows of breads, scones and bakery sweets.

"Um... I'll have two loafs of sliced white bread and 6 custard scrolls, please," I said softly.

Margret hummed at she pulled down the two loafs of white bread down from the top shelf. "So Max darling, is this your first time in the valley?"

"Yeah, it is," I said shifting my feet.

Margret eyed me with a smile over her glasses as she placed the two loafs on the counter. "You seem like the type that travels a lot."

I instantly felt self conscious. I ran my hand through my knotty hair. Did I look that bad?

Margret laughed as she saw how self conscious I had become. "Sweetheart, you look beautiful. Tell me. Are you travelling with the mutant circus?"

I froze. If it wasn't for the fact that Margret was still looking at me, I would have sprinted out the door.

"No," I whispered. My voice tight.

Margret grinned. "Well that's good then. I just want to say, I completely disagree with what every say put in those papers. Blah! Load of rubbish, if I must say."

I relaxed, slightly confused. She thought the government was insane too?

Margret continued as she bent down to pull out the custard rolls from the glass display. "Those poor darlings. They don't know any better. And some of the mutants they have are virtually human."

YES! That's me! I wanted to yell but I just nodded.

Margret shook her head as she packed the loaves and bag of rolls into plastic bags. "I had heard of this group of mutants. Angels everyone called them. They destroyed the company Itex. Amazing. Taking down a company with their bare hands! Wouldn't that be a dream? To fly."

I was tempted to tell her that I was one of those kids. That half of us was staying around 500m away from the edge of town. That I happened to be leader of the 'Angels'.

I began to really notice my arm band hidden under the sleave of my jumper.

Margret grinned as I passed her the money. "You know? One of the Angels actually posted a blog on the internet. I read every post. Fang. Strange name. He hasn't posted in the last 9 months or so. I guess with all the NMEA running all over the place, he wouldn't have time to sit down and write on his blog."

"That is a strange name," I mumbled, trying to ignore the emptiness in my stomach at the mention of Fang's name.

"Any way," Margret said as if bringing herself back to reality. "Here's your change and your bread. Enjoy."

"Thank you," I said politely as I walked towards the door.

"Oh, and Maximum?"

I turned to look at the woman. She smiled lovingly as she looked at me over her glasses.

"You're not alone," And she disappeared around the back of the shop and out of my sight.

It was only when I was across the road did I realise I never told her my full name.

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