The Crows- Fei Hargreeves x Reader

Chapter 4- The Exchange

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Last Time: "We just want our brother back so how about you head on back to your family and tell them we want to make an exchange. Marcus for the briefcase you're looking for."

"You take a calming breath and feel Fei's eyes on you but before she can talk, you take your leave, heading to your room. "

Readers POV. 2nd Person:

The next morning arrived sooner than you hoped, as you're already dreading the day. The idea of knowing you'll have to see more of your siblings is daunting. The exchange is meant to happen this afternoon, which leaves you with little time to prepare yourself.

You sluggishly make your way off your bed and out of your room. You stop short when opening your door reveals Fei who looks like she was just about to knock as her arm is raised in the air. Once she realizes you're now standing right in front of her, she's quick to put her arm down. "Oh! Hey Fei. What are you doing here?" Your head tilts to the side as you ask. "I was meant to grab you for team breakfast this morning." She states trying to regain her consistently used neutral expression. You wished that she'd let her guard down when she's with you, but you suppose you don't know each other well enough for that- even if you've told her most of your life story at this point. You bring yourself back to the present- enough to respond, "I'll follow you there then." She merely turns around and starts making her way to the dining room where the rest of the Sparrows are waiting.

'This feels familiar' you can't help but think. Fei sits down leaving only one seat left open, the one between herself and Jayme. You sit down and take in the array of food placed in front of you. Some of the Sparrows talk amongst themself as you begin gathering food, after all, you've been busy as of late trying to save the world, meaning you haven't had a good meal in a long while. You feel the heavy stares of the Sparrows, so you decide to look up, revealing the lot of them gazing at you, some in mild confusion, others with disgust (Jayme). Sloane speaks up first, "Y/N are you not used to meals like this?" "No not at all...I actually don't remember the last time I've eaten anything. I've been sort of busy. Plus I was stuck in 1963 for... a long time. They don't exactly have the best food there." Sloane looks deeply upset by your words. "Well you have to eat! Take as much as you'd like!" You give her a grateful smile. "Thanks, Sloane." She returns the smile before she resumes eating.

You go to take your first bite, regrettably a scoff coming from your side steals your attention. Your eyes land on Jayme as she says, "of course the newbie comes along and steals all our stuff, first a room and then our food." You distantly see the other Sparrows pause to look at her, but your gaze is trained on Jayme. "What's your problem?" "My problem is YOU obviously!" Before you can snap back Fei interrupts, "get over yourself Jayme, Y/N is welcome here by everyone besides yourself."

You feel reassured by Fei's words, glad to know that it's only Jayme who can't seem to stand you. "Y/N doesn't belong here, they aren't one of us!" Jayme continues to fight despite knowing it's clearly a losing battle. It's Fei who retorts again, "Y/N is one of us...more than you are at the moment." That takes the wind from Jayme's sails. She looks around at the Sparrows who are all glaring at her; besides Alphonso, she huffs and hightails it from the room.

Fei releases a breath before turning to look at you "I once again apologize for her behavior." "It's no big deal, I mean she's not completely wrong." Christopher makes a loud beeping sound. "He's disagreeing with you" Fei helpfully translates. You tilt your head. "Why is he disagreeing?" Ben snorts, "you do belong here, we all like having you here... especially Fei." You can feel a blush sprouting and a small rainbow forming above your head. You desperately try stopping it but it's too late, it's barely visible, unfortunately you know Ben had seen it anyways. He breaks out in laughter, sarcastically responding, "you guys are disgusting." You risk a glance at Fei only to see that she too is turning red. However, she quickly calms herself and states "let's just eat, the Umbrella's will be here soon."

TIME SKIP:

You and the rest of the Sparrows are waiting near the door when it suddenly swings open. Fei quickly stands and summons her crows; the rest of the group also ready themselves into a defensive stance. You see that it's Viktor and Allison with none of your other siblings present. Viktor is timidly standing to the side while Allison glares at everyone and anything. 'What happened to her?' The Sparrows are still playing defense until Allison breaks the tension, "alright calm down I'm only here to say one thing..." She trails off and you know exactly why, she's looking directly at you. Like when Luther was here Fei is somewhat standing in front of you but that doesn't stop Allison from having a clear view. Her eyes narrow. "Y/N... I should've known that you'd be a traitor." You feel your heart drop. You? A traitor? You've been betrayed by them your entire life; you finally escape and now you're the traitor? You can feel a storm brewing, the air becomes thick, and a small drizzle appears above you. Fei must know how angry you're getting because she turns towards you and reaches out a hand to place on your shoulder. Immediately when her hand connects the storm disperses.

You look at Fei with wide eyes. "How'd you do that?" Now she looks confused, "do what?" You go to respond just for Allison to beat you to it with a slow clap. "Oh WOW you've tamed the weak one, congrats." Despite the hard looks she's receiving, Viktor included, Allison continues, "Y/N here is unstable with their powers once emotions come into play, I'm sure you've witnessed it before." You think back to the table this morning where you inadvertently summoned a small rainbow. "Bird brains here managed to stop their little outburst with one touch... impressive, they must REALLY like you." Allison's tone is dripping with malice.

You can't help but feel embarrassed and angry at her declaration. You leave your family and here they are still trying to ruin the good things in your life. Thankfully before it can escalate further, Viktor who's been silent this entire time speaks up, "Allison come on this isn't what we came here for." Though he avoids eye contact you'd like to think this is him sticking up for you. Allison is of course unamused and rolls her eyes. "Whatever, listen up. We have Marcus and you have the briefcase we want so hand it over and you'll get Marcus back." "No way, you give us Marcus and THEN you get the briefcase." Ben exclaims. "Listen pipsqueak, that's not how this works so until you give me the briefcase Marcus stays with us." And with that Allison walks out the doors leaving Viktor behind.

Viktor looks conflicted for a moment before he mumbles an apology and follows Allison out. You can't help but feel disappointed, you'd hoped that he would want to talk to you. "Well, she was just peachy, wasn't she?" Ben mocks before he looks at you. "Is she always like that?" You take a moment to answer. "No, she used to be so nice... I don't know what happened." Sloane hums. "We need a new plan then." "I agree." Surprisingly it's Jayme who pipes up. You collectively take a moment to think before Grace walks in. "I heard you guys talking about Marcus. He's with god now." 'What? With God now?' It seems like Fei agrees with your thoughts because she responds, "what are you talking about?" For a robot Grace seems pretty cheerful when she states, "yes, God is in the basement" before walking away. All is silent. "What the hell is she on about?" Ben, who can never stay silent, is the one to break the silence. Jayme replies, "I have no idea but that doesn't matter right now I have a plan to get Marcus back."

TIME SKIP:

That's how you and the Sparrows ended up at a hotel named Hotel Oblivion. Before you, stand your siblings... all of them. The next few moments happen in a blur. One second, you're watching Diego wrestle with someone who must be his kid and the next a mysterious man walks in, blasting a powerful wave of energy at you and the Sparrows. Distantly you hear Luther yell out for someone 'probably Sloane', and you feel someone wrap their arms around you before it all goes black.

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