Wolf opened his eyes groggy then they snapped open. He jumped up not realizing where he was or how he got there.
His breathing slowed as everything started coming back.
"Right. Dr. Martinez's house" Wolf whispered. He grabbed a fresh pair of pants and threw on a loose t shirt. He slipped out the room and headed downstairs.
All the lights were off and there was no sign of life. He looked around then saw the clock. It was four in the A.M. No wonder no one was awake. He opened the door and took a step outside. The ground was white with fresh snow. Wolf got down on his hands and morphed shedding his clothes on a nearby tree.
He placed one paw on the snow then took off into the forest.
******
Wolf came back about three hours later. He shook his fur of the snow that clung to him. His form shifting had gotten better to the point he could do it in under a second now.
He returned to the tree where he left his clothes and put them back on. He sniffed and sneezed. He shook his head quickly moving his ears then walked inside.
Mostly everyone was awake. It was Saturday so Ella didn't have school. Alice was sitting at a high chair near the counter, already fed so she wasn't really paying any mind to the other.
Dr. Martinez had made a giant breakfast spread. Pancakes, eggs, hash browns, toast, waffles, bacon, muffins, milk, juice, the works. The flock looked eager to tear it apart. Wolf grabbed a plate and stood next Angel his expression matching theirs.
"Okay dig in" Dr. Martinez said stepping back.
The flock quickly took what they could filling their plates. Once they had finished they walked into the living room to eat. By the time they had all gone only a fourth of the food remained.
Gazzy looked at Dr. Martinez and Ella and started to feel a little bad they had taken all the food.
"Don't worry Gaz we put some food away for us" Ella said noticing his look. She walked to the micro wave revealing two plates of food.
Gaz smiled and nodded. Both he and Ella walked to the living room to join the others. The T.V. was on to the new but no one was really paying it any attention.
Ella was playing with Alice, who decided she liked Ella. She couldn't walk well yet but could fly perfectly fine. She was starting to talk but only momma, dadda. Easy words.
"So what do you guys plan to do today?" Dr. Martinez asked the flock.
They all looked at her puzzled some with forks in their mouths. They had really no plan for the day.
"Don't tell you planned to lounge around the house all day" she said frowning.
"No. We never planned" Wolf said grinning. Angel giggled next to him but the Dr. didn't smile.
"Well I did have a list of errands to do but now I see a better way." She walked back to the kitchen grabbing a piece of paper. She tore it into pieces handing each of the flock (including Ella) one piece. "There have fun"
The flock gaped for a while.
*****
Wolf, Gaz, Ella, and Seth we're in grocery store refilling the house food stock. Ella had been nominated leader of this expedition since the three of them had very little experience in this area.
"Okay Gaz, Seth find everything on this list" Ella instructed them.
"Sure, sure" Seth said and Gaz nodded.
"Wolf you go to the deli and get these items" she said.
"Alright" Wolf grunted. He was pissed because he had to wear a hat to cover his ears.
*****
Gaz followed after Seth checking after everything they found. Gaz had been burning to ask Seth something but couldn't figure out how to phrase it.
"Hey Seth I need your help" he finally said.
"You want to ask out Ella but you need pointers" Seth said not taking his eyes off the jars he was going through. Gaz looked at him mouth agape slightly.
"Did you read my mind?" he asked.
"Didn't have to. It's almost as clear as day" Seth said watching him now. "So how can I help you?" he asked.
"I want to ask her out but I get tongue tied when I try" Gaz said despairingly.
"Breathing helps" Seth offered. "Also try thinking each word through before you say it."
Gaz was nodding cataloging what he told him.
"Good luck" Seth said giving him a thumbs up.
*****
Wolf was on the front porch watching the sky. Ghost and Nudge were with him. The sky was getting darker signs of a storm pretty obvious. Gaz and Ella both walked up the driveway holding hands lightly. They joined everyone on the porch.
"Hey" Wolf whispered to Gaz. "How'd it go?"
"Great" Gaz said grinning. They high fived grins matching. "Where's Seth?"
"Thinking" Wolf Ghost said.
When Seth went "thinking" he found the highest place in the current area they were and sat up there to think things over. Normally for about half an hour sometimes three.
"Shouldn't we get him?" Nudge asked thinking about the storm.
"Nah he'll be fine" Ghost said. "He's always liked the storms" They all looked up as the first few drops of rain began to fall.
******
Seth was in the crook of the highest tree he could find. He had his arms wrapped around his knees against his chest. His eyes were half closed as he stared at the coming storm.
What are we going to do? Seth asked.
You can't stay forever his inner voice replied.
I know Seth replied.
The school is still after you
I know
Then what will you do?
I don't know! He shouted at him. I don't know
Seth put his head between his knees feeling overwhelmed by all this. How was he supposed to lead his flock.
Seth?
Seth looked up the call so familiar. He looked down and saw Jess looking around for him.
Up here
She looked up and smiled. She crouched down before jumping landing lightly on his branch. Being incredibly light they could walk around and stand on branches and not bend them.
She walked toward him sitting across from him.
What's up? She asked.
Thinking Seth replied.
About? Come on Seth I can't read minds. She said frowning.
Seth sighed but nodded. The future he sighed.
Oh Jess whispered. What's your answer?
We'll stick with Max and the flock
Are you sure?
Yeah. I mean elevens a lot of us but there's strength in numbers. Seth said smiling
Umm…make that thirteen Jess said softly holding her stomach.
Seth looked at her puzzled as understanding dawned on him. Are you positive? He asked.
Yes. I took a test plus I checked with your mom
Seth gawked at her before a smile broke out across his face. He pulled her into a tight hug smiling. That's wonderful news
Jess smiled back before kissing him.
Heronkai- Sorry for the wait guys but that's chapter Chapter 6. Next chapter is end. If you want you can review in names and I'll consider doing something involving them. They're twins a boy and girl.