Alouette

12 (Falcon pov)

She sent me home.

Home. Where I can do nothing but worry about Alouette. I can't do anything to help my sister.

For all we know she's hurt. Dead even.

"Dad. Max sent me back here to tell you to get the flock together an-"

"And help search for Allie, already on it.

"Falcon, I know you're dying to help so, go on your own and look for your sister, she needs you."

I nod. Someone who lets me do something around here finally.

***

This is creepy.

A cave. I saw it and figured it was a good place to start looking.

Allie likes caves. This is where she would go.

I fly about an inch above the ground at all times. Just a weird habit of mine when not around people.

I can hear faint voices. A woman and a man.

Maybe Allie?

But who is the guy? A secret boyfriend? Or a kidnapper?

Either one of 'em, it doesn't matter which, is getting beat to death.

No. That's not Allie's voice it just sounds very similar.

That's Max.

And. No. Dylan? But he's dead.

I hide behind a giant boulder, not too far away I can't hear what they are saying but not too close so they can see me.

My heart is racing. I've never been so afraid. If Max spent all this time trying to kill Dylan he must be bad right?

They're moving.

I wait till I can't see them to follow.

I'm perfectly capable of not getting hurt. I'm smart. Why can't Max see that?

Half an hour later we finally arrive at a second door that I can only assume is Allie's.

It opens. Where is she?

Wham!

Colors fly. Blood. There is blood.

Whose blood. Max's. Mommy's.

"NO! MOMMY! Allie.. Allie how could you?" I sniffle, my voice shaking tears oozing down my face.

"I-I thought that. I'm sorry I didn't. I'm sorry, mom." She stammers.

This isn't fair. I just got her back. She can't be gone again.

"Pleeeeasee mommy don't leave. Don't leave me again. I need you. I love you mommy." I hold her fragile, but strong, small body against mine, trying to keep her safe from anything, everything.

All this time and Dylan has said a word. He just has stood there while Allie and I ball our eyes out.

Smiling. He was smiling.

Who the hell does he think he is.