Fallen Angel

Sweet Treats and Realities

Paige is more than experienced enough to keep her cool as the dinosaur's graze in the darkness. She may not be able to see them all but she trusts them not to leave the property. She leans her back against Angel's side as they sit on the stone wall that overlooks the area. Her feet dangle over the edge as she swings them slightly, feeling the cool breeze sting at her face. The hybrid hums in content as his eyes scan the territory making sure that all were accounted for, since his human couldn't see that far.

"Do you think they'll be killed?" Paige asked, getting the raptors' attention. He blinks at her before cocking his head in confusion at the statement. "Mom and dad, do you think they'll kill them? I don't see why they would but I don't know... I hope Maizie is okay... " Paige whispers as Angel gives a low trill in response. Paige can't help but smile at the noise as she runs a hand through her long hair, brushing some of the fly aways from her face.

"Do you think they'll ever come back?" Angel huffs a breath as he lowers his head on her lap so she can stroke his rough skin. "Who knows. They might have told them where we are." Paige laughs as she pushes the thought out of her mind. They would never do that, they would never be so cruel to do that.

Her stomach rumbled, breaking her from her irrational thoughts as she pushed herself to her feet. She ran out of food yesterday, she would have to make another swing down to town. Walking around Angel she moves to the dirt bike that was parked closer to the building, grabbing the black helmet she slipped on before sliding the goggles into place. She mounted the dirt bike, turning it on as she pulled the throttle before zooming off into the night. Angel doesn't bother to move knowing she will return soon enough as the twelve year old flies down the driveway heading towards the nearby town. Veering off the path, she disappears into the woods, the bright beam from the bike guiding her way. A beating of wings catches her attention as she raises her head up to the sky as a pteranodon soars above her. She focuses her attention on the woods around her trying to drive without crashing into something.

The pteranodon always accompanies her, he's always an extra presence in the night that helps out. She pulls into a field just above the town as the dinosaur lands beside her and shakes its head trying to get some of the dew that clung to the leaves off itself. Paige hums as she thinks about where to go before driving off again as the flying dinosaur soars after silently. It doesn't take them long to get to town from there, as Paige flips off the bike and hides it along some trees. She pulls the seat up, opening the compartment underneath before grabbing out the rolled up duffle bag and slinging it over her shoulder. She starts her trek to the grocery store, grabbing for the small contraption in her bag. Once at the store she set to work on opening the power box. The pocket knife quickly breaks through the lock before she yanked it open. Her fingers rushing along the switches as she finds the one she's looking for. Flipping it, she quickly shuts the box before moving to the back door as the pteranodon lands on the top of the building. It's eyes are ever watchful as she gets through the lock on the door and slips inside, hearing no alarms sound.

She leaves the door open a bit, allowing the flying dinosaur to see her as she sets to work raiding what she can. Grabbing cans of food she starts to dump them into her bag, not really paying attention to what she grabs. Soon enough half the bag is filled with canned food, and she moves forward as she snatches boxes of cereal. Her eyes trail the different items as she heads towards the snack section. Grabbing a handful of water bottles she dumps them in the bag before yanking out some nuts. Huffing a breath she continues her raid as she moves from aisle to aisle, snatching everything that she can fit into the bag. Once satisfied, she slings the bag on her back and heads towards the exit. Sliding out into the cold night she looks up at the pteranodon as it watches her from above.

"Meet you at the bike." She whispers before shutting and locking the door. The bird took to the air leaving her behind to flip the power box back on. She moves towards the direction of the bike before making a small turn and moves towards a fenced in house. Setting the bag on the ground, she scrambles over the wooden fence taking care to be extra quiet. Landing on the other side, her eyes darted up to the dark windows of the small house. An outside light flicks on as she approaches, causing her to stop in her tracks but no movement comes from the house. She moves swiftly to the back door as a small cry escapes the open window above her and her eyes dart upwards. A black cat stares down at her, its eyes locked on her. A small bell is attached to the pink collar that wraps around its neck and it's green eyes stare back at her. Stepping up on the back porch she moves quickly to the wooden box that sits on the railing. Grabbing the lock she pulls it open before opening the small container and looking inside. A silver pan catches her eye as she drags it out of the box, and she scans the pan's contents over.

Her heart nearly sinks at the sight of it as the white frosting pops against the dark world around her. Happy Birthday Paige. Is written in bright blue icing and her mouth goes dry as she stares at the cake in her hands. Looking back up at the cat, she gives in a small smile wishing she could thank its owner properly. Setting the pan down and grabbing the cover and placing it on so it doesn't ruin the frosting. She notices the small piece of paper and pen sitting underneath where the pan had been sitting. Writing out a note she tucks the pan under her arm before returning the paper to its place and slipping out of the yard.

The ride back to the mansion was calm as she pulled up beside the house, hiding the bike Angel raised his head from where he sat. Dropping the bag on the ground, Paige made her way to the hybrid as it watched her carefully remove the lid to the pan. She stared down at the cake for a few moments as a soft smile crossed her lips and she ran her finger in the frosting.

"Happy Thirteenth Birthday." Paige whispered as she licked the icing off her finger.