Chad, Angel's Scary Prediction, and Max's New Cute Guy

Nudge's POV

The flock—Max, Fang, Angel, Demetri—he joined us for Angel—Gazzy, Iggy, and myself—Embry and Leah stayed behind with Total and Akila—our dogs, one talks, the other doesn't—and Ari—Leah's mate—and Ella—Embry's mate—all went to Chad, Africa to help spread some light on the injustice of the world. I really liked this idea—it was a way to save the world. Of course, there were other problems to deal with—the Volturi were mad at us for "stealing" their best tracker, our expiration dates—how willing would I be let Demetri save Iggy and maybe Angel—letting him save Angel made sense since they were mates—Demetri and Angel, I mean—but Iggy—that was a whole another story. See, I'm part Quileute and I have the wolf gene, and I can't guarantee I could control myself—not want to hurt or kill Iggy—and the Quileutes and the cold ones or the bloodsuckers or the leeches or the parasites—we have a lot of insults for vampires—traditionally have been enemies for centuries. We didn't though, he chose to join us since he couldn't willing hurt Angel—Embry told him that he was Angel's soulmate—and that was the day I knew that someday Angel and I would become enemies—for the rest of eternity—she would become a bloodsucker and I'd never forgive her—she would be dead to me—or alive as my enemy forever—there was no way around it—the bloodsuckers had been my people's enemies for centuries—since the days of Taha Aki—my great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather—and always would be—with only two exceptions—the Cullens and the Denalis—unless Angel, Demetri, and Iggy all went vegetarian—that is only hunted animals instead of humans.

As we got closer to Chad, we had a surprise geography quiz and I whined, "That's too much desert," after Angel got the answer right. Then the CSM planes—we were supposed to meet up with—arrived and Max yelled at us to land, and Fang calmed her down. She is so paranoid sometimes. Then gunmen showed up and tried to shoot us, so we attacked 'em. When Max was half-on, half-off a camel, I was taking down the guy behind her and called, "Nice move, Max!" She got mad at me and said that a village would inherit a tramautized camel.

We regrouped at the refugee camp where we supposed to be working. That night Angel told us something really scary. "Max, Fang is gonna be the first to die and it will be soon." Max got really, really, really, really, mad and Fang and I had to intervene to calm her down. Then another whitecoat—we were immediately suspicious of him—Dr. Hans-Gunther and his birdkid, Dylan, came and introduced themselves. I was glad Leah wasn't here when Angel'd made her prediction—she really liked Fang, as a friend, and possible future brother-in-law.

Later, that night, though, I ran off by myself and phased—to check on the others—those we'd left behind—thanks to the mind connection I shared with Embry and Leah—I could tell them what Angel'd said.

Embry, Leah. Report. Embry—you first. All clear. No sign of bloodsuckers. Ari's fine. Sam and Emily just got married. I took Ari since he really likes being with Cousin Sam and Cousin Emily. 'Kay. Leah, remain calm. You too, Embry. I have some pretty bad news. This is something to do with the flock, right? Yeah, it's kinda important. What happened? Did Max die? Did Iggy's expiration date come? Embry, relax, you're older than Max, and I'm pretty sure the same rule for normal people applies for the flock—the older you are, the more likely you are to die first—so you'll be the first to die. No, Leah, you're wrong. Fang is younger than both Max and Embry, and Angel said that "Fang will be the first to die and it will be soon."WHAT? WHAT DO YOU MEAN? HOW CAN FANG BE THE FIRST TO DIE? Leah, Embry, calm down.

Sometimes, I had to use the Alpha voice—which meant the pack couldn't ignore me—I only used it if I had to, not for any other reason.

Yes, Embry? Back in Volterra, Angel had predicted to me that Marcus would fall and that without their tracker, the Volturi's downfall was imminent. Could that mean that the Cullens and the Denalis could be rising in power? Why I am the last one to find out these things? Leah, shut up for a second. Embry may be right. I'll check in with Jake and Sam. Embry phase back to human and say hi to Ella. Leah phase back to human and say to Ari from me and Max. Tell Ari that Max said I love you. Embry also say hi to Dr. Martinez, Jeb, if you see him, Total, and Akila for us.

I remained in the wolf form and thought, Sam? Jacob? Can I talk to just the two of you? Monique? Sure, cousin. Wassup? A lot. I have some news and one question for you.Ask away. Have the Cullens and the Denalis risen in power and successfully overthrown the Volturi and defeated the Romanians? Yes, we were there—the Volturi didn't stand a chance. Angel was right. She'd predicted the Volturi's downfall when the flock and I were being held hostage in Volterra.What is the news? Angel made another prediction today.What was it? "Fang will be the first to die and it will be soon."You're kidding, right? No, I wish I was. That's not good. Tell Leah? Yeah, she and Embry both flipped. Oh no, I forgot to mention Dylan—I'll tell 'em tomorrow. Who? New birdkid on the block. Great. Are you sure you even know he's a birdkid? Yes, Sam and Jacob; we saw his wings—that's not something you can fake. You should know that by now.

The next day, Max and Angel talked to the whitecoat and Max's Voice apparently told her that Dylan was made for her—designed for her, to be precise. Then Max and Fang told us we were going home. I immediately phased to wolf form.

Leah, Embry, bring Ella and Ari and meet me at Dr. Martinez's. I'll bring the four of you home.