Max POV
As Gazzy and Angel landed on the ground, I was surprised to see both of them covered in bruises.
"Oh my Jesus, how you holding up you guys?" I asked both of them worriedly.
"We're fine!" said Angel and Gazzy at the same time. I arched my eyebrows. Their energetic but tired faces gazed eagerly back into mine.
Max, max! You gotta see our new powers!
Yeah, it's SO COOL!!!
Don't worry, honestly, we'll be fine!.
"Alright, Gazzy and Angel, amaze us!" I agreed.
They looked at each other and a flurry of whispers filled the air. Apparently, Gazzy decided to show us his power first.
He began running and soon he became a blur zipping around us. He slowed down, ran to a tree and spun. Right before his foot slammed the tree, he went into super high speed. The tree cracked. Gazzy continued with three consecutive punches. The tree split in half, the top half crashing to the ground. Gazzy exited super speed mode and grinned at us.
"Wow," said Nudge. The rest of us simply stared at him in awe. Gazzy grinned maniacally.
"Cool, right?" he asked. Iggy gave him a look that said cool doesn't justify it dude then slapped fives with him. Angel stepped up and looked at me expectantly.
"Go ahead," I encouraged.
Turning to Fang, she said, "Punch me."
He raised his eyebrows, then punched Angel in one swift strong motion.
Angel grabbed Fang's hand. Fang instinctively raised his other hand and punched her. She dodged that one. Jeez, that happened in a split second, and Angel still dodged it. It's like she knows wh-
"You can predict the future?" I asked, stunned.
"No, not really, I can only see your next movements that are going to affect me. But only your next movements, not like my whole future," corrected a smiling Angel.
Fang's thoughts drifted into my head.
Max...I don't have any powers yet.
"We'll just have to get Iggy to battle you…but in the morning. It's really dark right now. Let's set up camp," I told him sympathetically. It must suck, watching us get so many new powers while Fang had nothing, nothing except blending in with the environment.
The Flock murmured in agreement and we set to the task of collecting firewood.
Awhile later….
Max POV
The Flock sat around the fire chatting happily as we ate marshmallows. Fang stared into the fire. His warm, chocolate brown eyes flickered and glowed as the reflection of fire danced in his eyes. He looked up and smiled at me. I smiled, startled by his sudden show of brotherly affection. Or was it brotherly? I felt myself blush. Crap. I stood up and announced I was going to take a walk. No one really noticed. I entered the woods and came upon a cliff edge. I sat down and let my legs dangle. The sky was very pretty, a dark midnight blue. In contrast, bright stars glowed into the night sky. So much was going on. I felt tired and excited. The Voice had given me another task. The task of defeating "family" and saving the entire human race. Why me? I'm a teenager with huge hormone problems. Sometimes I just don't understand this world, let alone the minds of crazy, evil geniuses. Fang settled down next to me. Without thinking, I leaned against him and let out a tired sigh. He hugged me and I was too tired to blush and think about what this scene looked like.
"It's ok, Max. The Flock's here for you," whispered Fang.
"I know," I said.
In the Artic….
Blade POV
I cursed and kicked the ground.
"Damn Itex! They sent us here to fu—ing spar in the fu—ing cold snow!" I shouted.
Xam watched me with boredom.
"Stop acting like kid. We have to get ready for THEM now they have new powers. That is, unless you want to get defeated by our weak cousins," she drawled.
Aqua whispered, "Besides, cold enhances our senses. Our abilities, they're stronger. We just have to get used to the cold. Then lure our friends here and kill them."
"I can beat them today, anywhere! New powers don't make up for all their weaknesses," I shouted angrily.
Demon glanced at me.
"Careful, Blade, you're letting anger take hold of you," he said quietly.
I glared at him, "Shut up,"
Blade turned to me, fire in his eyes.
"Don't underestimate me," he warned. I drew out two long jagged red blades and held them in front of me confidently. Demon took out two daggers and pressed something that made fire blaze onto each of them.
"Your fire daggers don't scare me," I taunted.
"No? Well maybe they should…these daggers cut and burn flesh at the same time," said Demon.
We glared at each other. Brianna went up to Demon and laid a hand on his shoulder. Demon sighed and relaxed.
"Don't do that again, Blade," he said as the fire in his eyes became dormant. I gritted my teeth and put away my blades.
"Fine," I said.
"Finally. You two fight way too much. So, want to start sparring practice?" said Zane.
I nodded and he began calculating the best way to pair us into battle opponents that would bring us to our limits.
"Got it," Zane announced. What a nerd.
Xam motioned for him to tell her. They began talking quietly.
I sighed bitterly and stared out into the horizon. When they come, we'll be ready. And I'll show those idiots at Itex that I'm way better than Fang ever was, let alone Max.