Here is chappie 6. I hope y'all like it. it is long and i spent the afternoon on it, and some of the morn.
Chapter six- Max
I have been counting down the days till Jeb starts to drink. I have been looking in the fridge for drinks. I have been watching him. Today is Monday. He will start soon.
My fights start today. I signed up for eight. So I have all day before I have to go. I can figure out how to leave Angel and Gazzy with the Martinez's. I just can't tell them.
I am up as the sun peeks over the horizon and blink to clear my vision before I get up and go out on the balcony. I have been avoiding it, because it makes the want to open my wings so much stronger.
My wings are hanging out behind me and are ruffled lightly by the breeze. I sigh and take deep breaths, so I do not open them and jump out in to the crisp air. My wings twitch and open slightly. But I have to be strong. I feel the pull of the sun and the sky like I do the pull to hot bacon.
I open my eyes and look at the pink sky. There are still a few stars left. Without thinking I am standing on the rails that divide me and the sky. Right now there is no divider. My wings open and I take a deep breath.
I jump down onto the balcony and fall to the ground. My head goes in my hands. I have to fight this. I can't leave Angel and Gazzy, my babies. They don't even know how to fly. Jeb taught me when I was around Gazzy's age but I know he won't be teaching them. It took my a month to get it right and the week when he is not drunk is over.
I get up and walk back into my room and shut the balcony door. I can't go out there anymore. I nearly jumped. I can not leave Angel and Gazzy. They need me.
I walk around my room to my closet and look at the locks on it. It won't be to hard to switch it so it locks from the inside. And it is a walk-in closet so they will have enough room. This will be a good hiding spot for them when Jeb gets into a mood. I nod in approval and get the screw driver and quickly fix the locks.
When I'm done I look at the clock on the side of my bed. I woke up around 5ish. And now it is almost eight. I spent longer than I thought fighting the need to fly. I jog down the stairs and make us some bacon. The smell brings Gazzy down first and Angel minutes later.
"It smells good, Max," Gazzy says before chowing down.
"Thank you, Max," Angel whispers in my ear while kissing my cheek.
"Your welcome guys." I tell them before sitting down and eating my portion.
I have to eat as much as possible right now. Jeb doesn't feed us often and I always give Angel and Gazzy my food when they need it, which is a lot. They don't like it but I make them do it. I remember something about Ram owning a bar. Maybe I can squeeze some food into our deal.
Jeb walks down, clean and freshly showered. "Good morning kids." He says before going to get some coffee in the pot. I narrow my eyes at him, looking to see is he adds anything to his coffee. No. When he goes to get bacon I watch to make sure he doesn't grab anything else. He sits down with his breakfast and coffee.
"So what do you kids have planned today?" He ask.
"We're going to hang out with the Martinez's," I tell him. I don't tell him that we are going to the park though. I don't want him to know where we will be.
"Okay. You guys have fun." He says before putting his plate up and carries his mug up to his room. When I hear the door shut I sigh.
"What time are they gonna come get us?" Gazzy ask.
"Around lunch. I heard them say something about a picnic. That will be fun won't it guys?" I ask with excitement in my voice.
"What will we do till then?" Angel ask.
"I want to show you guys something. Follow me." I say in a low voice. I get out of the chair and lead them up to my closet. "I fixed the lock so that it locks from the inside. I want you guys to hide in here whenever I am not home as soon as Jeb starts. If I am home and he is in a mood I will hit one surface loudly. One bump means hide. I want you both to put some toys in there so that you have something to do while I am gone." I tell them both. The worry in my voice is hard to hide. I have succeeded so far in keeping them safe. I don't want to fail now.
They both nod and run off to grab some stuff. Angel comes back in with some stuffed animals and Gazzy with some books on bombs. I nod as they hide them in the closet.
"So do you guys understand what I want you to do if I am not home.?"
"You want us to hide here till you come home."
"What if Jeb is in a mood?"
"One bump means hide. You will come get us when he is done."
I nod. "Good job guys. Lets go and watch some TV until they get here." We walk down the stairs and sit down on the couch. I grab the remote and slip through channels till I get to Myth Busters, a favorite between us. We watch two episodes until Nudge is knocking at the door.
"Come on guys!" She says excitedly. We all walk to the car and get in. Luckily Dr. M has a big car. I'm squeezed in between Angel and Gazzy. The drive is not long but because we have the picnic with us Dr. M doesn't want to have to carry it all the way there.
We all get out of the car. "You guys go play some. We can eat in an hour." She tells us before sitting on one of the benches.
I watch as they all get ready for a game of tag. I want to play but I will need all my energy for the fight tonight. It will bring in a lot of betters and big fighters with bigger egos. I don't want to lose because I was tired.
When Angel notices I'm not playing with them she runs over. "Why won't you play, Max?" She ask, looking up at me with innocent eyes.
"Because I can't sweetie," I tell her with sadness in my voice.
"Do you have to?" She ask, eyes getting slightly glassy.
I nod. "I have to take care of you guys." I say.
"But what about you?" She says, not giving up.
"I'll be fine. You know that. Come here." I tell her, opening my arms.
She runs into them and sits in my lap. "I don't want you to go." She says into my arm.
"I know," I say, stroking her hair. "But I won't live if you guys aren't okay. Your more important." I pull back and look into her eyes. "Wipe those tears. Go have fun. Everyone is waiting for you." I tell her, motioning to the group of kids looking at us. She nods and wipes her tears with her small hands before running off to play.
I watch as they get back into the game. Running and chasing each other. Angel smiles when Iggy tags her. That's what I want. For them to be happy. If they are happy and healthy I will be the happiest girl on Earth.
Fang walks over and sits next to me on the bench. "Why aren't you playing?" He ask me.
"Wow. A full sentence. That must be pretty rare for you." I say.
Fang rolls his eyes. "Seriously." He persist.
"I hurt my ankle and can't run." I lie. Better lie than tell the truth. The truth brings on questions. Fang nods, taking my lie.
"Kids! Lunch time!" Dr. M calls. Getting all of us rushing over to her. We sit down around the two picnic tables. I am on the edge with Angel next to me. She reaches under the table and takes my hand and holds on tight, as if to keep me from running off. We are all handed plates with sandwich's and chips and a soda. We all eat quickly before playing on the playground.
Angel walks over to me. "Will you help me with the monkey bars?" She ask.
"Sure, sweetie." I tell her and get up. She grabs my hand and leads me over to the monkey bars. She climbs up the ladder and I help her grab the bars. She looks down at me and smiles before swinging her body and grabbing the next bar. I stay next to her in case she needs help as she swings from bar to bar. When she finishes I twirl her around.
"Good job!" I say. Angel smiles at me.
"Kids! It's three. Time to go." We all get back in the car and drive home. "We'll see you guys soon." Dr. M tells us as I walk Angel and Gazzy home.
"Thanks for having us." I tell her back over my shoulder. We enter the house and I quickly check the fridge for beer. Nothing. Good.
"What do you guys want to do?" I ask Angel and Gazzy.
"Myth Busters!" They both say. I roll my eyes and we spend the rest of the afternoon watching Myth Busters. When dinner time rolls around I fix some food for us. We all eat while finishing an episode.
"Do you have to go, Max?" Gazzy ask me as I wash the dishes.
I glance over my shoulder to see them watching me. "I do. But I'll be back. We have a little longer." I say glancing at the clock. I need to leave in ten minutes so I get there at 7:30. "Go and get ready for bed. I want you to go to the closet. Bring in some blankets. I'll be there in a few." I tell them before running to my room and changing into my standard fighting outfit. Black long-sleeves shirt, black jeans and my boots. I slip on my leather jacket and fingerless gloves. I think I'm good. I walk into my closet and find Angel and Gazzy in there with their blankets and toys.
"I'll be back soon. Just stay quiet." I hug them both and kiss their heads. "Love you guys." I tell them.
"You too, Max," they both say as I shut the door. I hear it lock and walk down the stairs.
I go outside and breath in the cool air before taking off at a jog. I reach the hotel and knock on the door. The same man from last time opens and lets me in.
"Nice to see ye, Maximum." He says, scanning me with his eyes before leading me to the ring. Ram walks over and smiles.
"Great. You can go warm up in there," Ram points to a room on the left and I walk over and get in. It's quieter in here and I do some stretches.
Soon Ram walks back in and motions for me to follow him. "You are gonna be against Tiny. He's ready when you are. The bets are high so good luck. Go be the Maximum." He says with a wink. I give him the one finger solute (Sorry, the mind readers not around)and walk into the ring. The announcer calls us out and we get into positions. I wonder if Tiny is a joke. Because he is anything but. I crack my neck and wait for the announcer to call it.
"GO!" He yells.
Tiny jumps at me and tries to use his weight to pin me down. I easily jump to the side. He roars and comes back at me. This time he tries to push me to the ground, but I use the momentum to lift me up and kick him in the gut. I flip and kick him in the side of the head. When I land I bend down and sweep, sending him flying out from under himself. I jump up twist his arm so he stays on the ground for the allotted five seconds.
When the buzzer sounds I get off him and he slowly gets up, working his arm and sending me nasty looks. I just smirk and walk off to find Ram. I find Ram standing at the door to the ring. He hands me my cut.
"Do you have one more fight in you, Max?" I nod. He leads me back to the ring and I get ready for my next round.
A big man gets in the ring and the crowd cheers. He smirks at me and slowly drags his eyes up my body. I roll my eyes and get ready
"GO!"
The man waits for me to come at him. I swing and upper-cut low and get him in the chest. As I pull my hand back he grabs it and pulls me to him. He swings me past him and towards the wall. I quickly grab his arm and hold on when he lets go and land on my feet facing him. His face is full of astonishment and he comes at me. As I dodge he clips me on the shoulder and I twist to keep from falling. He aims a hit at my face so I raise my arms to black it. Taking advantage of that he uses his other hand to punch me in the gut. Air flies out of me and I take a deep breath. My hand flies to my gut and he puts all of his weight into a punch to my face. I duck and go in between his legs. Grabbing them and pulling him to the ground. He falls and I quickly use the same arm twist as before to keep him on the ground.
When the timer buzzes I get up and walk off to get my cut again. I get my cut from Ram.
"So I will see you Wednesday?" Ram ask. I nod.
I walk out of the hotel and slowly walk home. I open the door and walk up to my room.
"I'm home guys." I say softly. The door opens and Angel and Gazzy come out. They both hug me and I gasp softly when they touch my ribs. I think he got them when he hit me.
"Are you okay?" Angel ask when she hears.
"I'll be fine. You guys go to your rooms and sleep. I'll see you in the morning." I kiss them both and as soon as I hear their door shut I lay down on my bed and suck in a breath. He hit me hard. That man was easily 250 pounds.
I get up and take off my jacket and gloves. When I lift my arms I suck in a breath and am careful to not make to much noise. I slip off my jeans and get dressed in warm clothes.
I pull on my hoodie and look at my balcony door. I know going out there will be calming but I can't risk doing what I did this morning. I stretch my wings and lay down on my bed. My eyes close and I quickly fall asleep.
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