Because of Autumn

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Also!: SPOILER ALERT FOR THE NOVEL 'To Kill A Mockingbird'! That's all!


-Chapter 6-

Wings

"Still- still… still… still- Iggy!" Autumn joked as I kept swaying. She was trying to wrap my wing where the Eraser stuck me; and boy was I giving her a rough time. After tightly wrapping pads and medical tape to my wing, I flexed it.

This was somewhat easy to do considering we were in her living room, but it hurt like crazy. Autumn held back her giggles. I smiled warmly and set my arm on my knee.

"Autumn… why?" I questioned nonchalantly.

"Why what?"

"Why are you still with me… why do you… love me…?" My heart skipped a beat.

She paused. "So what if you have wings? Some people are handicapped, some are serial killers, heck, and some are bald! So what if you have wings? It only makes you unique."

I was too dumbfounded to answer. "I- I never thought about it that way…"

"I mean, you can't just hate somebody because they're different. I think the wings are a cute touch."

I huffed. "You've gotta be kidding me."

"If you ask me, I say we're both different and weird, but then again, what is normal?" She continued on, "I'm… I'm sorry I went after you… that was stupid and cheesy of me to do."

I perked my head up. "Yeah… why did you do that?"

"I… I was afraid that something bad was going to happen to you… but now I know it's my fault that it did-"

"Don't say that!" I snapped back. "I've been hunted for far too long for you to think it was your doing. Those Erasers have always been after me and my family! I'm tired of being hunted! I'm sick of it!" I slammed my fist on the ground. "Max and Fang and everyone else are lucky… lucky because they can see! They can have a future!

"I'm blind; I have wings; my real family's already rejected me!"

Neither of us said anything for a few minutes. I then realized my harsh manners. "Autumn, I-"

"I'm sorry about everything that's happened to you Iggy, I really am. And I know my feelings won't do crap for you, but… you're a good-looking boy with talent and a great sense of humor… any girl would be lucky to have you. Believe me; I've had enough of pity. All those darn kids at school are such… UGGG! It hurts to cuss!"

I let out a small laugh. It's her innocence that gets to me… her in general. And, although it's against everything I'm about, I think I love her back.

I think I'm in love.

Day 5

I woke up in pain. However, when I told Autumn of this, she gave me some medicine and re-wrapped my wing. It was awkward to have it out in front of somebody save few. This morning, she took care of breakfast and headed off to school earlier than usual. With that, she also gave me her cell phone number that I easily remembered in case I needed her.

I was alone in the house, and considering there wasn't much to do, I was pretty bored. Last night was heaven for me, and my head kept spinning. But, one thought in the back of my mind kept surfacing: What will the Flock think?

And another: Will they ever come back for me? Those two thoughts were disturbing on their own, but last night, no matter how heavenly it was, was also a wake-up call. The Erasers are back; so in return, the School is back. And they're back after us.

Then, why did Dr. Martinez say they were after me? Did they hear of my separation or-. I performed a face-palm. They're the ones that separated me! Sure I got hit by lightning, but it was staged! They knew I couldn't defend myself well without the Flock to help me. Why am I such an idiot sometimes! Gah!

The day passed by slowly and boring; like school. Thank God that I only had to go once and I'm never going back. Autumn returned home safe and sound, even cheery. She whistled away while tolling dinner for the two of us. So, like I've repeated one too many times, this day was boring in comparison to the past few days here. And while I hate to say it, but it feels like weeks have passed by, but in reality, it's only been, what, 4-5 days? Yeah, that should be about right.

"Are you feeling any better, Iggy?" Autumn asked me as we sat at the dinner table.

I rolled my unseeing eyes. "Yeah, I heal fast, so don't worry."

She snorted. "Pfft. Telling me to not worry is like telling a bird to not fly- Oh sorry, bad analogy." I broke out laughing.

"As long as there aren't worms in this food, I think we're good." I joked and laughed some more. Sure Max and Fang would frown upon our conversation, but they're not here, so they don't have their opinion counted for.

And later that night, I stayed up lying on my stomach in bed. Autumn knocked on my door.

"Whatca doin' in there, Iggy?"

"Readin' a book." I answered back.

"Very funny, I'm laughing hysterically. Well whatever you do, keep the noise down, I have to read a book." She sighed. "I have to read To Kill a Mockingbird for school."

All of a sudden, thunder boomed outside and lightning flashed. "Perfect timing." I muttered back and chuckled.

"See! It's a sign! I'm not meant to read that book!" she yelled at the storm and me at the same time.

"Spoiler Alert: Tom Robinson is shot. The End."

Autumn swung the door open and stomped angrily over to me. "Ooooo- hoooo. You're gonna pay for that, you jerk."

I shrugged and cracked a grin. "Mr. Ewell is stabbed by Boo Radly-"

She started shaking my intensely. "Knock it oooooooffff!"

"And Atticus loses the trail-"

"I swear Iggy, whatever-your-last-name-is, if you say anymore I will personally- Hey, I though you said you've never been to school… and you're blind. How do you know what happens in the book? Or are you pulling the wool over my eyes?" She paused in her violent shaking.

I perked my head up. "I went to school for what, a month? I'm not good with dates and times. We had to read that book in class. My friend Fang, who is more like a brother, read it out loud to me."

Thunder crackled again. "Thanks Iggy, you've just ruined the book." Autumn said sarcastically. "Great job, jerk."

I started laughing again. "Love ya too!"

Day 6

The two of us sat dumfounded in front of the TV.

"And Cincinnati Catholic Schools are cancelled for the terrible flooding in the area." The reporter said, showing no emotion to the current situation.

Apparently, it stormed so bad last night, that the rivers nearby overflowed on their banks and swelled into town. Autumn explained to me that it was too dangerous to drive even and that we're under a state of emergency. But while she explained all of this to me, she had no fear what-so-ever in her voice. I raised an eyebrow.

"Are you even aware of the situation?" I questioned as she got up, went to the kitchen, and pulled out a can of Chicken Noodle Soup for the both of us.

"Yes, but it's a fool's job to worry, not Autumn Miller's."

"Wait… is that your last name, Miller?"

"Yes, it is. Autumn Marie Miller, that's me." She poured the soup in a pan and set it on the stove.

"Wow, you just share your life story with everyone, don't you?" I said, "I mean, even when we first met, you… wow… carefree much?"

"What can I say? I'm an outgoing girl. Deal with it." I knew right then and there, she cracked a grin. But, rain suddenly beat against the roof. "Again with the rain?" She groaned and walked back over to me.

"Sooooo, no school today for you?"

"Yep, and good riddance too. I'm going to school because I know I have to. I mean in this economy and job risks nowadays, I'm going to do my best. Plus, I have to keep my top ten spot, don't I?"

I raised an eyebrow and put my arms behind my head. "Top of the class, are you?"

"I have to be if I want to be scientist."

I froze up at the words. Autumn must've noticed because she quickly blurted out, "Oh, I'm sorry. Tough topic, eh? But yeah… I want to be a geologist and also work with meteorology, you know, Earth science and weather. For the good of humanity. But… on the side… I'd like to be a writer and illustrator."

My tense body relaxed as I realized she meant no harm. I encourage her studies too. It really seems like an interesting topic.

As the day weaned on, the rain slowed to a stop and the sun came out and the birds chirped and, well, you get the point. I swear, life can get so cheesy. I mean, does it hurt to add originality in nature? But, it wasn't this that bothered me so much, but what happened around Three or Four 'o clock in the afternoon is what got me.

Autumn and I went out onto the porch and leaned against the white woods pillars that held the porch roof up. Autumn let out a sudden gasp and I went on guard.

"Yo! Ig-man!" yelled out a strongly familiar voice. And another thing: Only one person calls me that.

My heart kept skipping beats.

The Flock was here.


Author's Note: Yep. The Flock has come into the picture! Happy now? Yes, I know this chapter was a little dry, but filler that is needed, is, you know, needed. Anyways, this is quite a bit longer than the more recent ones, sooo...

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