Chapter 8
Max's POV
"Oh no you don't, I want answers Max and I'm going to get them. Right here and now." He demanded
He. Has. Ari.
Adrenaline and anger making me super girl. NOBODY touches Ari.
"Now got something to-"he was cut off. He was slammed into the wall, with me in front of Ari, pushing him defensively behind me. Nobody seemed to see my attack. Including me. I was used to that drastic change in my abilities though. I was invincible again.
I glared at Fang. "Everybody else out. Now." I growled. Everybody complied in a flash, leaving me with Fang. Ari, took my hand, and gave me a smile. He was saying that he was ok.
I calmed down and continued packing. I was about down when Fang started to get up. He glared at me.
"Was that necessary?" he demanded looking ticked. Seriously? I warned him. Does this boy like to get hurt?!
"I warned you." I said simply. Fang suddenly looked defeated weird…
"True…" he said trailing off. I shrugged. I wasn't that mad anymore. As long as he doesn't try anything bad. Fang just watched silently as I laced up my converse. I was about to tell him off, when he suddenly spoke.
"He means the world to you, doesn't he?" he asks softly. I smile while looking at Ari who was sitting reading a book.
"Ya, I mean he's the only family I got left." I replied, but just as softly. Fang looked taken back but smiled softly.
"True, no thanks to my mom though…" he says, trailing off looking guilty. I look at him, incredulous. Is he seriously blaming himself for this mess?! Jeez this boy sure does like hurting himself. And he claims he isn't emo…
Pffffttt sure.
"Hey, it's not your fault. And don't you dare say it is. Nobody has any control on situations on which they didn't know anything about. Nothing you could have done anyways could have changed that." I said sternly. He shouldn't be blaming himself for that. Fang smiled at me.
"And anyways, I should feel bad, not you. I got your mom arrested and took her away for 2 lifetimes. I took away your family more than you took mine away." I said. It was true, I was feeling guilty. I didn't have to take their mother away from them. Fang looked taken back.
"Excuse me? Nope. Just nope. If it's not my fault, then it's not yours. End of story. Period." He says, in a tone that says 'I'm right you're wrong, it's final' I grinned and mock saluted him.
"Yes, sir!" I said. He chuckled and I soon joined in. and then the door to my door opened to revel the flock's surprised faces.
"Fang are you laughing?!" Iggy exclaimed. Fang and I nodded slowly. Everybody gasped.
"Fang just laughed…ZOMG the world is ending" Nudge whispered. Wow that's the shortest thing I have ever heard her say.
"Ok, guys. Sad as it is, but I need to get going. Right buddy?" I ask Ari, who shuts his book and runs up to me. "Ya, Maxi!" He yells, jumping up and down.
"So Max….Where you going?" Iggy asked mildly interested. I scowled at him.
"home." I said simply and picked up Ari and headed downstairs. Everybody was quiet for a second then we were bombed with millions of questions.
"Home?!"
"Why are you staying here then?!"
Can I see your home?!"
"What home?"
"Wait what?!"
"Um, yes, because it isn't permanent, um no, my home, home." I answered all the questions. But of course they had more…
"Wait why can't we see your home?"
"Isn't permanent?"
"Um I don't want you to? And yes I only stay there for a couple days at a time." I replied. Almost to the door…
"Wait. Can we please see it?" Angel asked. I started to shake my head, but Angel cut in. "Please Max? What happens if the man comes back?" she asked. Well she had me there…I looked at Ari for an answer. He nodded his head excitedly. I hesitated. Not completely sure….
"Please Max? I need to go on the business trip for a few days and I rather you be with them..." Dr. M pleaded. I sighed. I was beat.
"Fine go back. Ari lets go fix up my bike."
Everybody cheered. I sighed, it was going to be a long week.
"YES. Let's go Maxi" Ari said, pulling me outside. "Max, your bike is totaled. Want me and Fang to fix it? You probably don't know how." Iggy asked smirking. I narrowed my eyes.
"Nobody has ever worked on this bike but me. Only Ari but he's always with me. Remind me of the state it was in before it was 'totaled'." I asked Iggy, snickering when I saw his expression. "But that bike was practically in perfect condition!" he exclaimed. I smirked heading out the door.
"Exactly." Was all I said, before me and Ari got to work. The bike's wheels were flat and ripped so I replaced them with Ari. Then I worked on the engine while Ari watched. Then I bent out the metal and screwed everything back together. Adding oil, I looked at my work. Perfect, better than last time.
I smirked to myself. Iggy is going to freak. And speaking of the devil.
"Max are you- WHOA!" Iggy screamed looking at my bike. I redid the paint job even too. "FANG" Iggy called rushing over to check out my bike. I shot him a warning glance and he stayed a good part away. Fang came out and his jaw almost dropped. I smirked.
"Whoa. Nice" was all he said. Well at least it was 2 words. It's a start.
"Ready?" I asked hiking up my bag around my torso. Ari did the same with his backpack. The flock smiled. Angel had a pink backpack, Iggy red, Gazzy green, Nudge purple and Fang's was black. Of course. Mine was a dark blue. The rest of them got into Fang's and Ig's cars. Nudge and Angel in Fang's, Gazzy and Iggy in Ig's.
"Let's get going." I said, strapping on mine and Ari's helmets. "Max? Want us to take your bag?" Fang asked. I hastily shook my head. My bag held my weapons. Fang narrowed his eyes at me but said nothing. Good boy.
-UNICORNS ARE BETTER THAN LINE BREAKS. SO PRANCE AND READ ON-
We arrived in the area right before we enter the woods to get to Lake Mead. Ari was bouncing with excitement. I smiled. Everybody made a move to walk into the woods. I waved them off and checked the scanners. Nothing. We were clear.
Fang looked at me questioningly, I shrugged and moved to take the lead. We walked through and we made it to the climb. The others looked at the place in awe. I loved it here.
"OK time to climb, guys!" I said clapping. I started up with Ari on my back. Everybody came up with a little difficulty. Except Fang who also had Angel on his back. Right, be wary Max.
Everybody started to explore and when they saw the bedrooms started shouting out rooms. I laughed.
Since we only were able to hold 6 people. And we had 7 places. So we decided that Ari, Angel and Gazzy would share the queen. Ari wanted to share with Iggy, so that left me and Fang. I really think Ari wants to learn how to make a bomb. I warned Iggy not to touch Ari.
Ari whispered to Fang though "Take care of Maxi, ok? Protect her? Because nobody else can." He asked pleadingly. Fang just nodded. I had to keep myself from snorting.
We all got settled the kids taking it all in. I have to admit it was cool. And they kept saying so. We just hung around today. Getting used to all the people. I was itching to train. I had a little field and stuff and I loved practicing there. Dad and I used to spar. I missed those times. Finally it was time for bed.
I started to pretend to fall asleep. After listening to the sleeping people around me, I decided it was time to head out. I had just walked out into the living room, when a felt a hand grab my arm. I looked over to see dark pools staring back at me.
Fang.
How come this dude always finds me?!
Ugh. Must have gotten it from his mother. Great. No really freaking fantastic. What is he going to do now?
"Can I help you?" I ask him, mildly annoyed. He smirks at me and I roll my eyes.
"Where you go, I go." He replied. He stated his ground and stood firm with it. He would fight till the end with this. "Why?" I ask him. He shrugged. "I'm curious and sick of secrets." He retorted. I rolled my eyes. This dude better get used to secrets. I sighed.
"Let's go." I said and with that started running out the cave. I looked back and saw Fang looked terrified. I smirked and continued to run. I ran till the end and jumped, hearing Fang whisper shout my name. I flipped in the air, flip after flip, just like in the movies. Yes, they do teach you how to do that.
I landed on one knee, perfect. Good. Haven't lost my touch. I look back towards the cave and saw Fang looked shell shocked. I shrugged and motion for him to follow. He looked at me like I was crazy and climbed down.
Let me get one thing straight. I don't like to show off. Ya, I'm ok at certain things and better at other things. I only do these weird things is to make sure I don't lose my touch on my training. After all, FBI agent or not, I still had enemies.
Enemies that could best me. So I better stay in perfect shape to stay alive.
After a 100 years, Fang reached the bottom. I rolled my eyes at him and started to walk towards the field. I literally got 2 steps until I was crushed into something. Confused I stiffened until I realized it was Fang and he was hugging me. Ok then.
I patted his back awkwardly. I didn't know Fang was a hug person. I shrugged it off, learn something new every day.
Fang finally let go of me, and said "Don't EVER scare me like that again. EVER. I thought you were going to get hurt!" he exclaimed at me. I rolled my eyes. "I can take care of myself Fang.
Fang glared at me, "Your brother told me to take care of you. You might not care for your own safety, but I do. You could've have gotten seriously injured! What would Ari do then?!" he asked again.
I looked at Fang, and said "Look Fang, I know my own abilities and what's at risk. I can take care of myself. Despite what my little brother may think, I can keep myself safe. I care about my safety! I knew what I was doing! I have done worse, and I know how to. I can do amazing things Fang. And I can do them fine, I know what I'm doing." I stated, spinning on my heel, walking towards the field.
I heard Fang sigh behind me. I walked into the field and walked into the tree in the woods. There I hide my weapons. I saw my targets lined up at the other end. I haven't practiced with my bow in forever. So that's what I do. Fang enters as I nock an arrow. He looks at me curiously but I'm focused on my target. I lift up my weapon and take aim. Whoosh! Bulls eyes.
That's all it takes for me to get into the pattern. I start running and rolling then taking aim. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Bulls-eye. I continue my complex pattern of shooting never once missing the middle. This was my specialty. I was never a fan of guns. I always preferred my bow and knives. Called me old school but that's how I prefer it.
Fang looked at me after I collected my arrows, surprised. I shrugged modestly. I was a how off fan, like I said. I unstrap a handgun and offer it to him. He takes it and lines up. He takes aim and fires. I immediately noticed his flaws. His bullet hit the outer middle. Pretty good. I walkup behind him.
I kick his foot slightly. He moves in surprise, but then realizes what I'm doing. He gets in position while I circle him. I make little tweaks. A nudge in a foot, a shift in shoulders, I more movable position. I smile and step back and nod. He takes aim and fires. Barely misses the middle. Fang looks surprised.
I'm not. I saw his flaw. He needs to keep his tension in his stomach, or it makes his arms the slightest bit stiffer. And he has a busy mind. Always swarmed with thoughts. He needs to breathe when shooting.
I point out the breathing and it works better. But he still missed the bulls-eye. I told him to keep tension in his stomach and he looked like I was speaking gibberish. I sighed. I walked behind him and placed my palm on his stomach. I was surprised to find it solid. I kept my face impassive.
Fang immediately stiffened, but relaxed slightly. He smirked, well knowing he had abs, I rolled my eyes. I told him to take aim. Just as he was about to fire, I pressed my hand slightly into his stomach. His stomach clenched, expecting a hit.
It works, bulls-eye. Fang blinks in surprise. I let go and stand by the tree. I look at him and say quietly "Keep tension there and it will keep your body stable." Fang just looks at me, weirdly.
He wordlessly hands me the gun. I take it and our hands brush. Shock. And electric shock runs through my arm. My breath catches in surprise and my eyes widen, I look to see Fang looking at me with the same expression. He felt it too.
I take the gun and place it into the tree. I shake my head and clear my thoughts. "Let's head back before the rest wake up. And we still need some sleep." I say, already beginning to walk. Fang nods and follows.
What in the hell just happened?
Fang's POV
Shock.
And electric buzz shots into my arm. My eyes widen in surprise. I look at Max and see her with the same expression. She felt it too.
I want to all of a sudden feel her lips on mine. What the heck? But I'm curious. If we felt a shock when we touch, what would happen if we kissed?
Oh god. What's wrong with me?
Max took the gun and placed it back. I was about to say something about the shock but she shakes her head as to clear it.
She looks back at me and says "Let's head back before the rest wake up. And we still need some sleep." I nod and follow her.
One thought comes to mind as we walk back: What just happened?
End of chapter!
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