Chapter Five

To Danni Iggy seemed oblivious to the fact that he was dancing with an imposter.

"Hey, Danni, who's Iggy dancing with," Nudge asked stepping up to her side. "I can't believe he'd dance with anyone but you. He loves you, you know." She turned her gaze from Danni's frozen face to Iggy and her face froze as well. "Wow."

"Yeah," Danni said and started forward. She placed a smile on her face that just dripped false sugariness. "Hello," she said placing a hand on the imposter's shoulder.

Iggy stared at Danni for a moment. Then he turned to the imposter. Then back to Danni. "What the heck?"

"That's what I want you to answer," Danni said nicely to the imposter.

The imposter looked straight into Danni's eyes and nodded. "I've been waiting for you. I can explain all about this and more. Just not here. Okay? Some place private okay?"

Nudge was on the imposter's other side. "And what's to say that you don't have Erasers right outside?"

"Nothing," the imposter said. "Only my word, and I'm giving it."

"Why?" Danni asked.

The imposter shrugged. "Supposedly blood's thick."

Deciding to take a chance on her the flock regrouped and found their way to an empty park that was deserted.

The imposter was sprawled out on the grass and only staring at Danni. Her eyes never left her.

"How did you find us?" Max asked.

Let the interrogation begin. Max had perfected this art in her head and out in the real world in the few times she was allowed to practice.

"So, you aren't going to ask my name first?" the imposter smiled. No one replied to her. She sighed and rolled her shoulders. "I knew this wouldn't be easy. I found you guys by the twin connection that Danni and I share. By the way my name is Danica."

"So I've heard," Danni mumbled.

"What," Danica scoffed. "Yeah, poor Danni. She lived with agents of the school's. She never had to run through drills, be electrocuted with electrodes. No, her parents lied and she ended up finding her flock, and a mate. Boo hoo, cry me a freakin' river and get the hell over it."

"Shut up," Danni retorted lamely, but it was the best she had.

"Danni, Danica enough," Max yelled. "Danica, tell us why you're here, please," Max was compelled to add the last part.

Danica looked at Max, someone else for a change. "Because it seems that I'm going to be an aunt."

"What the hell," Danni shouted. "Sorry, Max," she added after a quick breath to calm her nerves down a bit.

"Uh, Iggy, is there anything you haven't mentioned?" Gazzy asked looking from Iggy to Danni.

"I'd say," Fang replied.

"Bloody idiots," Danni said. "She's lying. There's only one way for her to be an aunt, and trust me that way has never been played out."

"So, she's lying," Nudge asked.

Danica shook her head. "You forget, sis, the School has experts in all kinds of fields. They're using the in vitro method."

Danni's face fell. "How? Where'd they get the genetic material?"

"Wow, smart and beautiful. Remember the last time you two where in the school?"

None of the flock members could forget. Danni had offered a roof over the flock's head. She was normal and because of her generosity she was taken, and so was Iggy.

Danica nodded. "Yeah, thought so. Well, while each of you where under the knife they also did a little extra research, got a few more party surprises."

"That still doesn't really explain why you're here," Max pointed out.

"As I've pointed out I was basically tortured as a child. I don't want anyone else that's blood related to go through that," Danica stated evenly. A chill shot through Danni's spine. Instantly she knew Danica was telling the truth.

"So, how are you going to prevent that from happening?" Danni asked.

"With your help, you'd be amazed how," Danica said letting a smile cross her face.

AN: Okay short and maybe a cliffhanger, but had to. I know the bombshell is a shock, but go with me here. Let the plot line flow. So please stay tuned for the next chapter. And thank you for reviewing, I really am glad to hear from you all.