A/N This is my second chapter ever so I'm still quite new at this, please let me know if there's anything that doesn't make sense. I can't wait for reviews so please please read and review! Thank you, can't wait for feedback!
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Sam had been flying through the sewers for what felt like days, and as his adrenaline supplies began to deplete, Sam thought Tania felt heavier than usual, as did he himself. The rumours and stories of the angels had informed him that they could fly. However, he didn't quite understand the attraction to it as it was just about the most exhausting experience of his life.
"Tania?"
He could physically feel her strength waning and as with each powerful beat of his wings she winced. He had no special power for this but they had been through so much together that they had a very close bond. Sam knew she would never give up, but it was near the time of day that a white-coat would give her an injection, he could only assume that the lack of this was what was making her feel sick.
"Sam?"
"Yeh sweetheart?"
"I'm hungry"
How could have been so stupid, she was weak because she was hungry, it was as simple as that, he hoped.
He landed, or, as most people would say, fell to the ground but he gave himself credit as it was his first time. After his stomach had given him a strong reminder of it's demands, he and Tania- feeling stronger from the promise of food- found a hatch and climbed up, away from the stench and dampness of the sewers and into the fresh air.
Luckily for them, there was a festival in full flow and a winged boy and furry little girl didn't look out of place amongst the sea of costumes, floats and make-up.
Tania was suddenly very excited, as Sam caught the scent she had several minutes before him, he couldn't help but get a little eager to find the source. It was that of what he knew could only be food, hotdogs, Sam had overheard the white-coats speaking many times about hot-dogs and burgers and could always smell it on their coats after feeding time.
Tania and Sam reached another obstacle, however as they asked for everything the vendor had and discovered, too late, that they had to give the man something called "money". Unfortunately, as they were never intended to see anything more than the inside of a cage they didn't exactly have plentiful supplies of currency. Instead, they choose the option they felt suited them best.
"Run!"
And the pair took off running, closely pursued by a nearby police officer. After a few seconds, they outran this man. They both knew that with the super-strength they held between them, they could outrun just about any creature on earth, however, panic struck both of them and, as Tania instinctively clasped onto him, Sam flew again for the second time in his life. Only now it was in full view of several members of the public who knew those costumes were far too realistic.
Even after all the drama, Sam and Tania savoured their first real meal ever.
"So… what now?"
Asked Tania
"Well, first we need money but I don't know how to get ant"
Sam knew they needed it, but had no idea where to acquire some without having to once again resort to theft. From his experience of listening intently to white-coat conversations, Sam knew that a job was a way to get money.
"A job huh?"
Oops, Sam had been projecting his thoughts again, he never could quite control it and Tania had been listening.
" I saw a sign outside a building, it had 'job' on it, let's go see"
Sam and Tania leapt down from the rooftop they had been hiding on and he folded his wings in tight behind his back, he didn't want more trouble. They headed toward Tania's job sighting and walked into the building, which, as they soon discovered, was a pizza store.
Sam got a job delivering pizzas; his natural tracking system meant he could find each place easily. They managed to last the week before getting paid by sneaking the occasional slice of pizza and sleeping on the roof of the store.
"Easy huh?"