Broken Bird | Ghost Bird and Scarab Beetle Fanfic

4 | tending to old cuts

New chapter up! I have the day off so I spent it writing!

It's been a crappy week for me so my mood might reflect the style of my writing :/ it might be a bit worse than normal. I injured my ankle while at a game last night, and its very close to conference games so that's no fun lol.

Anyway~ I hope you enjoy the new chapter!! Let me know if there's anything you wrong about it.

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The man with the the cold colored eyes stood with his arms crossed over his chest. He was wearing a grey suit that matched them. It was smooth, void of any ruffles or disturbance. He looked like perfection, a man that knew what he wanted and got it with ease.

He didn't say anything else, only standing and watching as I stayed clutching to the tree. I must look ridiculous. He didn't look angry, to be honest he didn't seem to show much emotion at all. His face was only calm and calculating as he stared up at me.

I didn't even notice the other man that standing only two feet to the side of him. The other man stood a taller and more robust than the one that spoke. He looked moody and dark, with long hair that parted at his widow's peak and dark eyes, that from where I sat, looked almost black.

They both looked straight up at me. Gabriel stood a few paces behind them, maybe Gabriel went back in to get them. But why? Was I a threat?

Luke still stood below me, but he looking at me, he was looking back at the two new strangers. Nathan was also looking back at the two. Both Luke and Nathan were tight lipped with straight backs, as if they were waiting for a command.

"Excuse me, I asked you a question, Ms. . ." The man with the glasses stared up at me. His voice wasn't accusing, just simply curious. He was asking for my last name, but I didn't want to reply.

"Her name is Sang. I think she's just a bit shy." Nathan spoke up for me, which I was grateful for.

"Hello." Steel eyes didn't press any further. "It's nice to meet you. I'm Mr. Blackbourne, and this here is Mr. Axel Toma." He gestured to the scary looking guy next to him. Axel only gave a slight nod of acknowledgement. Unlike Nathan, Luke, and Gabriel, these two looked more like men than teenage boys.

I watched them both, returning it with a small nod like Axel.

"How about we get you out the tree. My neck is starting to hurt from looking up for so long. We can have an easier introduction once you're on solid ground" Luke spoke up from below me, and I glanced down to see him looking up with another big smile on his face.

I bit at my lip, unsure of how to respond. If Mother knew what was up, she would order me home right away. Should I just run away right when I get down from the tree? They would only think I was crazy. Nathan and Kota probably already thought I was from yesterday's incident.

"Okay." I muttered in agreement.

"Do you want to come up and help you, or are your tree climbing skills professional?" I could hear the humor in Luke's voice. An unknowing smile crossed my face, "I'm fine."

"Alrighty, I'll be below you just in case." He responded. The rest of them were quiet as the scene unfolded.

I was already climbing down from the tree, so all I had to do to get the branch below me was lower my body. I went from branch to branch, slowly lowering my body. The rest of them were completely quiet, watching me maneuver my way down. Now I was on the receiving end of being watched, it was rather awkward.