The Razgriz Legacies [Book 6]

Crackerjack

Finally the story is picking up. Enjoy the next chapter :)

Chapter Quote:
"I'm sort of fascinated by the whole espionage crime thing."
~Aaron Eckhart
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Chapter 9: Crackerjack

We all went to Osea a week later. Our parents flew their jets back home alongside our transport plane. We had our own personal fighter jet escorts. I didn't think anything would happen flying back home, and I was right, but it was nice having that security. Also it was extremely cool seeing my parents fly beside us.

We all pretty much slept the entire way home, exhausted from the week. At least our time in at the Belkan Air Force Academy had actually been up so our friends got to join us on the ride home. The only problem was that my only ally in this terrible situation was back at the Belkan academy. How Allison and I were going to find out what was going on when we were in two different countries, I didn't know, but I'd already told Shiloh that I was bringing Allison as my date for the Osean Independence party at Versailles, telling her it was to throw off any suspicion her brothers might have about her and I dating. She surprisingly agreed it was a good idea and was genuinely excited to finally meet Allison. I desperately wanted to tell Shiloh about what was really going on, but for her own safety, I knew that couldn't happen.

Currently the other boys and I were waiting in one of the living rooms at Versailles for the independence party to start. I'd misjudged the day it was actually occurring and had to tell Allison it was actually in a couple months rather than a couple weeks. She could still come but she gave me endless teasing about getting a couple weeks and a couple months mixed up.

Will and Jem were arguing over whether the Hawks or Cougars were going to win the basketball championship. Alec, Henry, and I were chatting about work. Alec and I had a lot to stress about because we were graduating soon and we were pointing that out to Henry who was stressing way too much about his exams.

The girls still weren't there. They were getting ready. I never understood why it took girls so long to get ready. I'd even asked Shiloh at some point to which she explained they had to shower, shave, dry their hair, style their hair, do the makeup (there's so much involved- don't get me started), paint their nails (fingers and toes), put their dresses on (because apparently some dresses are difficult I learned), and shoes. Knowing Lux and Shiloh, they'd take after their mom with the heels and put on the tallest ones they could find which meant they'd be tall. Very tall. Isabelle, Charlotte, and Tessa wore high heels too, but not quite to the degree the Davenport girls did.

"Hey guys!" Shiloh greeted, opening the door. "Sorry we're late."

The other girls followed behind them. I'd been right about Lux and Shiloh wearing heels that could kill.

"Lux, isn't that a little short for an Independence Party?" Will raised his eyebrows at her white, sequined dress. Lux flipped him off. He laughed. "Love you sis."

"Feelings not mutual. So when does this party actually start? And where the hell are our dates? Can't they come in earlier?" Lux ranted

"Everything okay?" I asked.

"She's just in a bad mood," Shiloh said.

"Thank you for that Captain Obvious," Lux remarked.

"Calm your engines," Shiloh snapped airily as she came to sit next to me. Just as she sat down, someone knocked on the door. I shouted at them to come in. It was one of the ushers (is that the right term?). He announced that our friends were here. Sophie came bursting through the doors and threw her arms around Will. Lydia shuffled her way over to Alec. Simon greeted Isabelle with a quick kiss. Like his girlfriend, he was rather shy at showing affection in public. Then there was Liam who gave Lux a hug.