Chapter 31

Shadow POV

While Silent did dishes I sat down on the counter with a cup of nice coffee. I love a cup of coffee in the morning; ya know get a jump start on the day.

"By the way, my mom texted me and wanted to know if we could help her with some stuff" I raised an eyebrow and took another sip of coffee.

"Like what?"

"Moving furniture, painting, building a porch," I rolled my eyes and took a big gulp finishing my coffee.

"Sure why not" I said sarcastically, "Not like I do construction every other day" He raised his eye brows at me, "Sure why not"

"Ok Mrs. Sarcasm. Thought I would have to force you." I narrowed my eyes and hit his shoulder. He in return flicked soapy water at me.

"You can't force me to do anything" I jumped off the counter and set my cup in the sink, "And you missed a spot"

Later that day we were over at Silent's parent's house sitting on the new porch. It was a screened in porch. There were padded benches around the walls and a table in the middle. There were two doors. One went into the house, the other one went outside. I leaned back against the wall sipping the lemonade Silent's mom had made.

"Thanks again for all the help guys" I smiled up at Silent's dad.

"It wasn't a problem. Besides I was happy to help" I said pushing Silent with my foot. He grunted in acknowledgement. Cici pushed open the door a hand on her hip.

"Hey bump on a log. Help me move my dresser" I stared at her. Was she serious? Was she really talking to Silent like that?

"Are you fucking serious? My 5 year old has more manners than you. How about you say please? He's not an animal you can't just order him around"

"No one asked for your opinion. When I want it I'll ask for it got it?" She rolled her eyes, "I'll get Lucas help me" I watched her stomp off down the hall. I turned to Silent ready to tell him it was okay but stopped mid-word at the sight. His eyes were bright red and his hands were curled into fists. His parents and Austin seemed to notice.

"Is he ok?" His mom asked leaning forward in her chair. I sat my drink on the table and slowly grabbed Silent's wrists. He pulled against them but I yanked them back hard.

"Nope. He's very very very pissed" I said pulling him back so his back was against my chest. He struggled and pushing against me. I yanked him back setting my head on his shoulder humming.

A calming tune calms him, plus with him pressed back against me he can feel my heart beat. The constant beat as well calms him.

"Silent? Are you listening to me? I want you to calm down ok? I'm right here. I'm not hurt or anything. Look at me." I whispered softly. He stopped struggling and turned his head to the side so he could see me. His eyes were his normal midnight blue and he was breathing hard.

"See? I'm ok. Nothing happened to me" I kissed his cheek and sat back.

"Sorry," He muttered forcing a long drink of lemonade down his throat. His eyes glanced from me to his family before returning to the floor.

"What was that?" his dad asked starring at Silent in an interested type way. The same way white coats looked at him. I immediately stiffened up and scooted closer to him grabbing his hand.

"When Silent gets mad like that he looses control and goes into a full instinct mode. His instincts are to protect the people he cares about" I whispered, but was heard.

"Has it happened before?"

"Yes, three times." I said slowly, "When we were 9 and I was being taken for more testing. In Antarctica when I was 12 and I wouldn't wake up. The day he met Sound"

"Wait you guys were in Antarctica?" Austin asked leaning back in his chair, "No way"

"Yeah we did. Because this moron can't tell south from east" I flicked Silent in the head. I still remember that day.

Flash Back!

Silent POV age 12

I landed fast in a snow cave setting Shadow on the ground. I ripped off my jacket and wrapped it around her.

She starred up at me with cold brown eyes. Her skin looked blue and she was shivering. Plus there was frost bite on her back and wings from flying.

"You're going to be ok Shadow" I called over the hollowing wind. She shivered rubbing her arms to try and get some warmth.

"N-No I'm not Silent!" She called back her entire body shaking, "IT hurts to move, I can't fly. Just go find a radio station or something and be safe" I shook my head and began building a wall of snow.

"I'm not leaving you Shadow. Remember our deal? Friends forever. Together foever" I dropped to the ground pulling Shadow against me. I slowly pulled us against the snow wall. She pressed herself against me shivering.

"Don't go to sleep Shadow" I whispered in her ear an hour later. Shadow didn't respond. I nudged her. Nothing.

"Shadow No Sleeping" I moved her head from against my chest. Her eyes were closed, her breathing heavy. I shot up to my feet, "No Shadow. Shit come on wake up" I pleaded. She didn't move. I shook her harder.

"Damn it Shadow. Wake up!" I Screamed. She didn't move. I screamed and something inside me snapped. I shot to my feet and began increasing the size of the snow wall.

Next thing I knew half the cave entrance was covered in snow. I blinked and shook my head going back to Shadow. I pulled her to me and rubbed her arms trying to get the blood flowing.

"Come on Shadow" I Whispered shaking her harder. I rubbed her back banging my hand against it. I heard a muddled sound but it didn't come from Shadow.

Erasers rammed threw the snow wall sending snow all over us. I jumped to my feet shaking off the snow. I staggered back on numb legs. They simply laughing raising there guns.

They fired and a dart launched into my upper arm. Everything blurred and I passed out knowing I was in deep shit.

End of Flashback

"That was worse than the submarine" I said shivering.

"No nothing was worse than that" Silent replied slowly.

"What about the trip to Japan?"

"Well maybe that"

"Where haven't you guys gone?" His mom asked. We looked at each other.

"Australia"

Authors note- Well everyone there's another chapter. And the next chapter of Gang Flock will be up soon.