Chapter 31

Stubborn

It was strange, being inside of Shadow and Nova's minds. It was even stranger having them in mine. I had training on how to keep my thoughts a secret though. I knew how to think about things without them hearing. The problem was, it was beyond hard and I often slip up.

I'm pretty sure my least favorite part of the day was when Shadow and Nova had to carry me down from the top of the cliff. I had honestly been hoping that when we went to the island and talked to the stars, that they would give me back my wings. I was thoroughly disappointed that it did not turn out that way.

'This would be a lot more boring if we didn't have Star's sob story to listen to. Thanks Star!' I heard Nova think.

'Shut up Nova! That was so not cool!' Shadow thought back angrily.

'Calm down Shadow, it's fine, I'm used to it.' I thought, rolling my eyes.

After a few hours of patrol I decided to sit down for a minute. I was exhausted, I guess I hadn't recovered from my visit with the whitecoats yet.

'Maybe we should bring you back. Me and Nova could continue the patrol and you could get some hard earned rest.' Shadow suggested.

'No, I'm fine. I just need to sit down for a minute, that's all.' I rushed, trying not to worry her.

But of course, it did not fool either of them. 'Me and you both know that you need more than just a few minutes of rest. Nova, let's go over and get her.'

'Okay.' Nova replied.

I sighed as I felt Shadow and Nova approach, knowing they wouldn't give in.

'I'm fine, honestly guys!' I objected as they took my arms.

But, of course, they ignored me while they took of into the air and flew back to the cliff.

After we had landed they took off immediately. Not letting me object. Walking slowly, I started to head back to the clearing where we had decided to set up camp.

Nudge, Total, Gazzy, and Iggy were all over at the lake, so I had camp to myself.

I pulled one of the sleeping bags out, deciding to get some rest.

I laughed quietly as Shadow smiled smugly. She was proud to have gotten me to admit I was tired.

I yawned quietly and curled in deeper to the sleeping bag. Slowly but surely I drifted into dreamland as the others went about their business.

(end of chapter 31)