Chapter 13: Call [P]

Penny was simply ecstatic that Griffin was going to give it...them a try. And she would be leanring how to fight back against the Paladins. She wondered though about her family again. He told her they'd do whatever it takes to get to a jumper and kill them. Ever since then she'd been thinking about Zack. That's why she was moping next to the car. Well, other than the fact that Griffin just up and left the restaurant in one of his foul moods.

Penny and Griffin were still leaning against the little wall, embraced in a hug. Neither of them were speaking, they were just sorta taking each other in. She looked up at him. Penny finally spoke. "Would you mind if we go somewhere quick?" she asked, not knowing what kind of answer she'd get.

"Where, might I ask, do you have to be?"

She heard the sarcasm in his voice and smiled. She held onto him and jumped. She let go. "Nowhere. Just need to make a phone call," she said walking towards a pay phone against a building. Griffin followed her.

"Call to whom?" He was looking around for about a millisecond and she figured Griffin would know they were in New York City.

The street they were on wasn't crowded, but it was busy. Penny reached into her pocket and pulled out some change. A few dimes, two quarters, and a penny. She picked the two quarters, putting the rest back into her pocket. Her eyes glanced to Griffin. He was standing there, watching as if one of them was nearby. Penny knew she had to make it quick in case a Paladin really was nearby and knew they jumped here. She deposited the two quarters in the coin slot and dialed her brother's cell phone number. It had been nearly five months since she talked to him last. She listened to the ringing, hoping to hell he didn't change his number.

A voice on he other end said, "Hello?"

"Zack?" Penny smiled at the sound of her brother's voice.

"Pen! It's been forever. Why haven't you contacted me? Your emails even dropped off."

Boy, do I miss that brotherly worrying. "Yeah, things have been hard. Working my ass off for a while to earn some money. Have you talked to mom and dad lately?"

"Nope. College finals are on my ass. Be graduating soon."

Penny sighed. She looked over at Griffin. He was looking at her with an expression that screamed 'HURRY IT UP!' She wondered how Zack would react if she mentioned Griffin. She also wondered about Griffin's reaction. Smirking, she looked at the buttons on the payphone.

"Hey Zack, I can't talk much longer but I wanted to tell you-I met a guy."

"Really?"

Penny nodded and looked over at Griffin. He whispered, "What the hell?" She laughed at his expression.

"Zack, I'm sorry. Ive gotta go. I'll try and be in touch soon, big brother," Penny said as she smiled weakly and hung up the phone.

"What the bloody hell are you thinking?" Griffin asked in a low roar.

Penny's eyes narrowed. "It comes along with the 'giving it a try' package," she laughed. "Where are we off to next?" she asked while linking her arm with his. They began to cross the busy street.

Griffin took his hand out of his pocket and unlinked their arms. Instead, he held her hand. "We're going to start your training," he told her. When they reached the sidewalk on the opposite side, Griffin jumped.

Note From the Writer: So I'm pretty happy on how this is turning out. I'm an inch away from finishing the written version. I don't wanna spoil anything, but there's a TON of action en route. And I may sound naggy but please review! The reviews actually help which way I take the story and the character Penny. Thanks.