Broken Wings

~7~

Phoenix pulled the last arrow to the side.

"Fifteen"

Big-B's quiver was still full. He turned to the one leaning up against the corner. Star's quiver and other two weapons.

As unlikely as it seemed, he had to check.

"Twelve... Thirteen... Fourteen..."

No, that couldn't be right. He counted them again, but to his dismay there were only 14 arrows. No, it wasn't possible...

This was the last one. The only quiver missing an arrow was Star's, and that could only mean one thing...

~~~

Phoenix, Star, and Keke all sat together, this time in the map "Wacky Warehouse". They had decided to climb up to the tallest stacks just below the crane, and were staring off into the distance. Phoenix sighed, his feet dangling off the edge.

He spotted MCA in the distance, the enderman staring at the ground as he walked. Not in a sad way, but deep in thought.

Phoenix slid over to the ladder, climbing down to meet him. Lost in his thoughts, the enderman instead ran straight into the crates. Falling backwards, Phoenix grinned, holding our a wing.

"You got something on your mind there bro?"

"Heh, yeah I guess so."

MCA took his offer, lifting up off the ground. He brushed himself off, and grinned.

"Well, how are they? Better I hope...?"

"I... I guess. Keke's been jumping from revenge to greif, so take it easy..."

Pushing past to the ladder, MCA began to climb, Phoe following behind. As soon as the bird reached the top, he saw MCA already beside Keke.

Pulling himself onto the crate, he was content to stay off to the side, watching the darkened sky.

It was a few minutes later, when Keke turned back to face everyone.

"Thanks guys, but could I be alone for a while?"

She asked and Star took a moment to comfort her one last time, but as Phoe nodded goodbye, he saw her grab MCA's arm.

The bird continued down the ladder after Star, but as he heard the conversation, he paused, peeking over the top to watch.

"I wanted to talk to you, but on a serious note. That's not very much like me, I know, but really. I'm afraid the killer's going after people trying to solve this mystery, but I'm still going to try."

"Why talk to me, and not the others?"

"Big-B and Haze are busy, plus, Star wouldn't want to hear this, and she shouldn't be alone."

 "So you're trusting Phoe with her?"

"Exactly my point. Right after Jake accused Phoenix, he died. This just shows that he has to be the killer!"

"Phoenix, you coming?"

Star called out to him, and Keke jumped, turning around quickly. Phoenix quickly slid down, racing over.

"Yea, I'm here now."

He glanced back, spotting the Koala glaring at him, and he sighed...

If only he could prove his innocence...

I know, I know its short. Sorry about that, but it gets better soon! I hope you're enjoying the story so far, and don't forget to comment what you think! Thanks for your support! <3

-Alice