Chapter 15
Alex looked down the hall at Jacoby and let out a sigh of relief. That's why I didn't here anyone coming.
Naima relaxed and rubbed her neck. "Well, um... I'm gonna go" She said slipping into her room. She leaned against her door and closed her eyes. "Stupid, Stupid, Stupid." She whispered to herself.
Jacoby laughed.
Alex stood next to her door listening. "She regrets it." He whispered to Jacoby.
"No, she probably regrets me seeing it though." He laughed. Alex frowned and started back for his room with slumped shoulders. Jacoby followed.
"Anyway mate." Said Jacoby as he shut the bedroom door. "Did you sleep at all tonight?"
Alex looked back at Jacoby quickly.
"You didn't did you?"
"Well I had a lot on my mind. Okay?!" Alex snapped. "...Alright I'm sorry mate. It's just I met this band of mutants in that field yesterday."
"Budger me dead? Really?!" Said Jacoby quickly.
"Really."
"What did they look like?" Said Jacoby as he jumped to the bed.
"Well, one, the leader I'm guessing, was a bluey but the thing is his eyes were red, too. It was sort of creepy. Anyway, he could control fire... and heal himself."
"That's something. Can we go meet them?"
"... Now? What time is it?" Said Alex. He leaned over and looked at the clock's LCD screen. It read 4:45am. Now, he knew why Jacoby had come back.
Jacoby seemed to read his thoughts. "That's why I asked if you had slept."
"Thanks. Your bloods worth bottling mate... I guess we could." Said Alex as he lightened up. "We'll need to be back at 6:00 so Angela won't suspect."
"No problem." Said Jacoby as he appeared by Alex.
"I'm just warning you... Their a little strange."
"Aren't we all?"
They disappeared.
They landed in the field in mere seconds. Alex stumbled but quickly regained his balance. He went down into a crouch and scanned the forest line. Jacoby knelt beside him and put his hand on Alex's shoulder.
"See anything." Asked Jacoby. He was blind in the dark; Alex was not.
"No. I hear them coming, though. We just need to wait." He whispered.
The wait was short lived as Collin and Adam walked slowly out of the field. Collin's hand was on fire and he was using it as a light to guide his way. Adam was ahead of him and walked straight for Alex and Jacoby.
Jacoby stiffened as he dropped his hand from Alex's shoulder. Alex soon realized why. The rest of the mutants were standing behind Collin on the edge of the forest. Alex stood when he saw them move to surround the field. Alex's eyes glowed and he stretched his hand out. He made a force field on both sides of the group and pushed them out into the open. "They all need to be visible." Said Alex sternly as he released the force field.
"My mistake." Said Collin. He raised his fire lit hand and motioned all of them forward. They stopped just feet from Alex.
Jacoby stood behind Alex, tensed and ready to jump if the need arose. Collin lit a small area of grass between the two groups, so both could see.
"What brings you here?" Asked Collin.
Alex grimaced. There was something strange about them. "My friend wanted to meet you. Jacoby. He teleports."
"Maybe we should go." Whispered Jacoby as his eyes darted from one to the other.
Collin's expression changed immediately. He became infuriated and stepped through the fire to stand in front of Alex.
Alex growled and took a step back. Collin kept moving forward, however, with the other five in tow.
"Stop or I swear to God I will kill you." Threatened Alex through clenched teeth.
Collin stopped and let out a menacing laugh. "Kill me? That's funny... There's no need to leave." He said returning to his normal tone. "We were actually going to ask you if you would like to join us."
Alex and Jacoby took another step back. "I can't."
"Why not?" He said tilting his head to the side.
"... I'm already distracted. I can't disappoint Angela again. Plus, I have a band back home."
"Who is Angela?" Asked Collin shortly.
"She's a mutant researcher... I live with her."
"...Human?" Said Collin grimacing. "I'm sure she wouldn't mind you hanging out with your kind." He said smoothly.
"I'm sure she wouldn't." said Alex plainly. "Let me rephrase that. I can't handle anymore drama in my life. Okay? I'll see you guys around."
"Yes, you will." Said Collin.
"Wossat supposed to mean?" Asked Jacoby angrily.
"Nothing in particular." Explained Collin.
Alex glared at them. "Let's go." He said to Jacoby as he put his hand on his shoulder.
They vanished.
"Isn't that handy." Said Collin to Adam.
"Yes sir."
"Robyn, Were you able to find out were he lives this time?" Asked Collin turning from Adam.
"Yes sir. I'm still unable to read Alex's thoughts but I was able to read the other ones."
"Good. Then it was a smart move to keep that a secret."
"He will find out."
Collin eyed him. "How?"
"He's friends with Cassandra."
"Then we will need to get to her before he does. Now don't we?"