me: AHHHH! NEW CHAPTER!

iggy: AHHH! OH NOO!

both: AHHHH!

iggy: hold on...why are we scared?

me: AHHH! oh wait...i dont know...

Chapter 24

Just as I told Macie and Rianna I had missed them too, Iggy and Fang landed right behind me causing me to shiver. Rianna, e-p, and Macie stared at Fang and Iggy, most likely rating them on their cuteness, while Dylan stepped towards me protectively.

I did another face palm and put my hand up to signal Dylan to stay where he was at. "Don't worry about these guys," I gestured to the 2 tall boys behind me, "they're 2 of the people from my family, my flock."

"Flock? As in a family of…birds?" E-P asked confused.

"Yes," Fang answered. He spread out his wings along with Iggy and I soon followed after doing yet ANOTHER face palm.

My face is going to be red from all this face palming… I thought privately as I spoke aloud, "these are why I had to leave and go with Fang and Iggy here."

The girl's mouths fell open in surprise and Dylan looked at me wearing a look of confusedness. (& no I did not just make up that word)

Iggy put his hand on my side and listened intently to something. I could hear it too. It sounded like a small airplane…or helicopter. "Get them out of here," Iggy said grinding his teeth together.

"What is it?" Fang and I asked in unison.

My friends just stood by helplessly lost, looking back and forth between Fang, Iggy, and i. "What's going on, Jaleese?" Macie questioned me frowning.

"They're back," Iggy whispered his lips barely moving.

"Sh_t," Fang muttered annoyed. He whipped his head at Dylan, Rianna, E-P, and Macie. "leave, you 4. Go home unless you want to get killed. Leave and tell no one that you saw Jaleese or us," He ordered using his calm but scary voice.

I didn't think any of them would think about disobeying Fang and I wasn't the least bit surprised when Rianna, E-P, and Macie turned around and headed home looking sad and disappointed.

Dylan was the only one that didn't move. "No," he said crossing his arms over his black and white t-shirt.

The noise got closer and I got worried. "Dylan, please go. I refuse to let my best friend to die because of his stubborn nature. So move your wingless butt and get to safety," I demanded.

His eyes softened as he stared at me. I could imagine his thoughts… "okay," he muttered regretfully. He turned around and began to walk away.

"Dmmit," I muttered jogging over to him and grabbing his wrist.

Dylan turned around and pulled me into a tight hug, making my eyes sting from upcoming tears. "I love you, Jaleese Lynn. Please be careful," he begged, releasing me.

"I will," I promised just as Iggy yelled for Dylan to leave now. "Bye!" I shouted as he ran toward his house.

I turned around just as a small helicopter hovered about a hundred feet above us. Fang swore and I sprinted to Iggy's side. The helicopter landed in front of us and a tall guy with reddish hair and scarred tan skin wearing jeans and a clean white t-shirt, jumped down and stood a few feet away from us, smiling a malicious smile.

"Well, hello there, Fang and Iggy. I'm not sure I've met your friend yet, but it doesn't matter. You'll all be dead soon anyways," he said, his smile growing wider. He laughed an evil laugh and took a step in my direction.

Iggy and Fang jumped in front of me, both with flames in their eyes, and growled at the man.

"Stay away from her, Ari," Iggy snarled.

Ari looked at Iggy, obviously annoyed, and pushed him and Fang away from me. They flew in opposite directions and Iggy hit the tree I had landed in while Fang fell into the fountain. My mouth dropped open as I watched them.

Ari put his hand under my cheek and forced my face to turn and face towards him. He studied me closely, running his fingers softly over my cheeks. Suddenly I felt a sting and blood oozed its way from the small cut Ari's growing nails made just below my eye. His body began to transform into a hideous wolf form and his shirt tore from his chest.

"Up and away!" Fang yelled weakly as he struggled to get out of the fountain.

I stared as Ari became a full wolf man and kicked me in the gut.

"Jaleese!" Iggy shouted as I went flying and landed hard on my back.

The wind got knocked out of me and I felt like I had been hit by a semi-truck. My eyes fluttered and closed just as I heard the sound of feet running and a someone getting kicked harder than I had been.

So this is how it all ends… I thought as I fell into unconsciousness.

iggy: AHHHH! NOW I REMEMBER WHY WE'RE SCARED! BECAUSE RIANNA'S HERE!

me: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!