Sakka was shaking horribly when her and I were sitting on the couch. Fang had glared at her throughout her whole story, and then he told her to wait here for a second. Honestly, I think she's afraid of him. The bloodsucking vampire in my brain, even I wasn't afraid of him, but thats because I've known him for a while longer than Sakka has for maybe ten minutes. I heard Fang's footstep coming downstairs.

"You mean to say the Erasers are after this key?" Fang asked her. I was confused.

"He's holding up a picture of the key, Iggy." Max said. I nodded.

"Yes, that's right." Sakka said smoothly. Fang's tension pushed from him and caused this feeling in the room.

"This key is suppose to be the most ultimate weapon, and out of all people, the school decides to implant it in a girl."

"What's wrong with girls?" Nudge's aggravated voice busted in.

"Uhh, nothing's wrong with girls. I'm just shocked." Fang said straightly. There may not be anything wrong with girls, but there's obviously something wrong with him. He hasn't ever acted so mad before. The first day he's snapped was the day I ran off. And I dunno if he's been mean anytime I was gone, but he's not usually this way. Even if you do practically piss him off.

"Hey, Fang" I interuppted the silence.

".....What?"

"What's up with you? You've been acting real strange."

"It's just the heat outside. It's getting to me."

"You haven't been outside all day."

"How do you know?"

"I can tell. Your not letting off heat."

"Nothing's wrong, so butt out and mind your own business." he said, and his footsteps turned and walked upstairs. I could feel eyes glancing at me. I can tell that. Everyone can tell when they're being watched.

"We know, Iggy." Max's voice complainted. I looked over at her."He made Angel cry earlier, and when she ran out of the room, he didn't go after her. And we all know he's a sucker for tears. We've all witnessed that at one point. Even me."

"Yeah, but boys can't have.....those, can they?" Nudge asked.

"W-what?" Max asked.

"You know...that...thing." Silence.

"Oh!! Oh! Nudge, of course not!" Max exclaimed. Her voice sounding embarrassed.

"Periods?" Angel questioned. I jumped up, literally, and started freaking out.

"Nasty!! Dirty! Gross!!" I yelled. I could hear Sakka and Gazzy laughing behind me. This was the first time Sakka said anything since Fang left. Pretty soon, everyone was laughing.

"That's not funny! That stupid menstruational thing you girls have sounds nasty! I mean, come on, honestly, blood coming from your-" a hand slapped over my mouth.

"Heh, Iggy. Please. There's an eight year old child here that has no idea what your talking about, so please do not continue after I let go." Max's voice said sternly. I nodded and her hand pulled away from my mouth. I shoulda licked her hand. That woulda been funny.

"Anyway, Sakka, you mind coming with me to spy on Fang? Make sure he hasn't run away." Max asked.

"Yeah, sure." Sakka said straight up. The couch lightened and their footsteps traveled quietly upstairs.

"Iggy....." Angel's voice said suddenly.

"Hm?"

"Do you think Fang's okay?" she asked, sounding as if she were holding back tears. I could tell she was crying. I montioned her to sit next to me. She crawled up on the couch and hid her face in my neck. This is change. None of us are big cryers. Especially Angel. Only when she's real upset. Same with all of us. The last time we cried was at Ari's funeral. But Fang's uncontrolled anger as Angel upset. I hugged her and ran my fingers through her short hair.

"I don't know, Angel. But it's gonna be alright." I promised. Next thing I know, Nudge's limp arms swung around and hugged my neck. I knew it was Nudge because Gazzy's not a big hugger. But that's what I thought. Until a third pair of arms grabbed all three of us in a limp hug. The kids were crying, and I felt cold hearted. I couldn't cry, because I had no idea what I had missed. Angel, Nudge, and even Gazzy were upset by this. I swear, if Fang doesn't straighten up, he's in for it.

A scream came from upstairs, all four of us jumped up.

"Max! Sakka!" Gazzy yelled, his footsteps trailing upstairs.

"Gasser! Get back here!" I yelled after him. No reply. I stiffened my face. "Come on girls, lets get you hidden." I knew a place under the stairs that nobody even knew about. Only me. That's where I usually sit to cool off. I ran with perfect aim to a little door in the stairs.

"Iggy...I don't think I can fit." Nudge said.

"If I can fit, you two can." I pulled up the door and they both crawled inside. "You two in?"

"Yeah." Angel answered.

"There's a lantern in there. It should be towards the stairs, light it, and don't come out until I come back." I said, closing the hatch.

"IGGY!!" Sakka yelled desperatley. I grimaced, then ran upstairs.

"Sakk-?!" I was drilled right in the stomach by a fist it seemed like. God, it made my gut tie.

"We meet again."

"Leave him alone, Frair!" Sakka threatened. I was lifted up by my shirt collar and thrown into the wall. Leaving a hole. I crawled out weakly, falling to the floor.

"Where are the other two?" Fang's voice was close to my face.

"I...I dunno." I lied. I was kicked in the side. I coughed, lucky enough not to cough up blood.

"Where are the girls?" he asked again. I had to think of something and fast.

"I sent them off north. Towards Lake Mead." I lied again. No kick. He obviously believed me.

"I've got business to attend to. And I'll be taking your little girlfriend. I'll see you around." Fang laughed menacingly. What had this Frair character done to our Fang? I couldn't think straight, I felt light headed. I heard one last "Iggy!" then I went out.