Hey guys,

Exciting news! Next chapter is the epilogue but don't worry, there will be a sequel! I will announce the name for the sequel in the epilogue. A lot of exciting things are happening in the sequel so look forward to it. You won't be disappointed.

SBH

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Back To Black

A house sat quietly beside the woods, the afternoon sun beat down on us from above as a heated breeze blew us forward. We circled down into the small backyard and waited patiently as Max went up and knocked on the door.

Jake and I had had very bad experiences when it came to parents so we did not know if we could trust Max's mum, only time will tell. A kind looking woman, Hispanic with brown hair and tired eyes opened the door wide. Her hand rose to her mouth before she took a step up to Max and embraced her in a motherly hug.

Max hugged her mother back straight away. Do not cry, do not cry. I heard from Max's mind. A girl of about thirteen came outside, saw Max and hugged her too. Soon everyone was hugging each other in greeting, then they saw us. The two loners standing awkwardly near the tree line ready to take off at a moments notice.

I felt Jake's hand envelop mine, I squeezed back nervously.

"Um, hi?" I said timidly, what a word to describe a girl who could kill someone in a second flat without as much as a flick of the wrist.

The lady smiled and so did the girl,

"Who are your friends Max?"

"Mum, Ella, this is Ally and Jacob," Max told them while pointing at us each in turn, "They are a part of the flock now. They are just like us."

Curiosity burned in their eyes though they said nothing. Curiosity was what turned us into what we are, curiosity killed the cat indeed.

"It's very nice to meet you both; I'm Valencia Martinez or as the kids call me, Dr M. This is my other daughter Ella."

We both nodded not saying anything, a man stood in the shadows of the door. I instantly recognized him, he sold Jake and I to Gamma. I saw the pictures.

My hair flared more than it was already, quickly my hand let go of Jake's as electricity flowed through me stronger then usual. We were all still in elemental form not knowing how to turn back.

"You know him." My voice was tinged with anger.

"Yeah, biologically he's my dad but he isn't technically my dad." Max told me slightly confused.

Jeb stepped out into the light so that everyone could see him.

"It's great to see that you both survived," great conversation starter I thought wryly.

"We can't say the same." Jake was enraged and I couldn't blame him.

Jeb sighed upset, well he could go die for all I care.

"Do you want to know how to change back or not?"

This peaked my interest but I didn't show it on my face, I just replied simply,

"Yes."

"To change back you must say what element you are in Greek. Do any of you know Greek?" He questioned.

Everything clicked now, that was why I recognised the symbols. As a young kid the white coats didn't give us any education but for some reason they taught me Greek and at one point I had seen those symbols.

"I know Greek. Max's is, Φως. Fang's is, Σκοτάδι. Iggy's is, φωτιά. Nudge's is γη. Gazzy's is αέρα. Angel's is νερό. Jake's is Αιθήρ. And mine is καιρός." I told each person and ending with me starting to change back to normal.

Now the scientists teaching me Greek made a hell of a lot of sense. Everyone said theirs in turn and eventually we were all back to our normal selves.

"It's time for me to leave now, I'll see you all soon." Jeb told us exiting quickly.

"I certainly hope not." That earned me a glare from him as he left.

"Well, why don't we head on inside and have some lunch. Then you can catch Ella and me up." Dr M suggested cheerfully smiling at us all.

Best idea all day.

Sooo??? Did you like it? I hope so. It was a bit longer. Next is the epilogue which I have already written but needs to be typed up and then we are well on our way to the sequel. I am happy to announce that there will be at least a threequel to this story BUT there is a big twist which you will find out after the sequel! REVIEW!