The Angel

A Sketchy Alliance

Chapter 2

After a few minutes of uselessly laying on the ground, sulking in my self-pity, I finally decided to confront the witch assassin. I got up and walked slowly through the trees until I could see the clearing where the witch's campfire was.

The sharp faced women was sitting with her legs crossed and her back to me.

"Come child, sit down and warm your hands." She said, I have no clue how she was aware of my presence.

I sat down opposite her nervously without saying anything.

"How very rude of me not to introduce myself! My name is Carlita and as you have probably realized, I am a witch assassin." She said.

"Nice to meet you" I said shyly, playing with the tassels on my hoodie.

"Don't be afraid, tell me the real reason for your frantic running"

"Well, I was actually running away from the scientists from the Institute of Enhanced Living. They want my..." I looked down at my white converses, could I trust Carlita?

"Your what?" She asked.

"My wings" I whispered, blushing.

"Your an Angel!" She exclaimed, seeming a little impressed.

"Yes, the scientists created my wings when I was born and genetically attached them to me, now they want me back for experiments I guess."

"These scientists, how many are there?" she said, looking interested.

"About 200 from what I've seen at the institute but they have sent mutants after me, accompanied by at least 5 of their creators." I explained.

"I think I have heard of the institute you speak of, when I was a child in training, some men in white coats tried to take me away from my mistress, Cora, but she killed them and ran far away with me." Carlita told me.

"That's must have been them!" I exclaimed.

"Well I'll give you a deal" she said.

"I will help you get revenge on the scientists if you become my apprentice and help me with my work."

This sounded like a reasonable deal and plus, I really hated those scientists!

"Deal" I said strongly.

"Good, your training starts tomorrow" she said, smiling.