Chapter3:
MAX POV:
I knew it was coming, and now I was mentally kicking myself for not making them go earlier.
"Max, I'm sorry! I didn't have to go then!" whined Nudge, as she looked up at me with her famous Bambi eyes.
"I asked you, all of you, if you had to go, and you all said no."
"We didn't have to go then, Max! Please!" Gazzy whined.
I sighed. I didn't want to cave, but it was either that, or listening them whine for the next hour or so until we reached California. Which I was not, and I repeat not, up to.
"Fineee. Next Gas Station, town or whatever that can tend to your urine needs. "
Iggy laughed and Nudge and Gazzy scowled for embarrassing them like that. I gave them a look that said "you put that upon yourself, buddy." and with that, I turned and the conversation was over.
We found it a gas station in minutes, thank the lords. One more "I have to pee!" and I was ready to rip out Nudge's throat. I was tired, beat up and I just wanted to rest. But noo, we still had to break into the freaking School.
Wait a night, Maximum. Rest up. It will do you good.
Huh? Usually your all like, "there's no time for commercial breaks…yada yada yada.
Yes, but this isn't a commercial break. This is a rest break. I want you to get in today, but you won't be successful if you don't get rest.
I cocked my head to one side, thinking. He did have a point, and I was really tired…
A yawn erupted from my mouth as if to prove my point.
"Ok, ok" I muttered to myself. "Rest a night it is."
"guys! Another change of plans!" I yelled over the wind.
"Please don't tell me we're flying to Germany!" Total yelled from somewhere in Iggy's sweater.
"No, that's not it. If we were, however, I sure hope your not complaining, because your not even flying."I said pointedly. I continued on, "we're going to rest for the night, and break into the School tomorrow. We need the rest."
The kids whooped and cheered as I gave them some good news. We don't get a lot of that, so I can understand why they were happy.
'Now, I don't want to check into a hotel, not with the School so close." Plus, if it meant a hotel, fang and I would likely share a room, and I really don't need that right now, I added to myself. "There are some nice looking trees over there!"
They groaned, but began scouting an area for a large tree. We found a huge maple near the edge of the forest, but still deep enough in to be secluded. Perfect. We all landed on different branches and got comfortable. It was going to be awhile before we settled in and hit the sack.
I sat there thinking for several minutes, staring at my flock. Angel was playing with Celeste and Total. Gazzy and Angel were playing cards. How the heck did they manage that? Iggy was sitting, astute, a few branches ahead of me. He was listening to every breath, every snap of a twig, taking in his surroundings. Fang…Fang was? Oh, above me. Directly above me. Looking out into the night sky. He noticed me glancing at him, and looked down. I sent him a look that said, "we need to talk" and he gave a slight nod, giving me a look back that said "not right now though." I nodded briefly then continued my gazing at the flock.
It wasn't that long before everyone had crashed. Everyone except me. I insisted that I do first watch. I needed time to think things over.
I was an hour into my shift when a soft humming approached my ears. I jumped up immediately, my body kicking into overdrive. "Everyone! Up and at 'em! We got company!"