We stood on top of the apartment building. Raph was rambling out of nervousness. "Gabe. I don't think this is such a good idea. We are forty feet off the ground! Do you really think you can get this on the first try?" I looked at him over my shoulder. I grinned. "Yes." He stared at me with a look of disbelief, which quickly turned to anger. "I made a promise to a friend to-No, Wait!"
I only half-heard that last part. I jumped off the roof and extended my wings. The wind caught them and I was soon back up in the air. The air was cold, but I did not care. I could feel the permanent smile that broadened itself on my face. I was so tickled by the familiar feeling of flight that I started laughing. I probably sounded a little like a megalomaniac, but, again, I did not care.
I took it up a notch and flew higher. I could see everything from up here. Well, not everything. The ants down there sure looked good to see again. Let me tell you, if you ever have a chance to fly-not like sky-diving-but actually fly or even glide from a high point, do it. Just let your mind go blank and do it. You won't regret it.
I decided to turn around and head back, even though I was dying to stay up here. However, it was getting dark, and Raphael will be worried; if he isn't already. I landed on the roof and looked around. He wasn't here. Must have gone back inside. I tucked my wings back in as tight as I could. I saw a tiny knob that barely showed. I clicked it and the mechanical wing tucked in even tighter. Not even a bulge there. Awesome! I saw two of my shirts sitting on the ground next to the door. They were the set of clothes I had laid out on my bed for tomorrow. A white T-shirt and a yellow, plaid button down shirt. I put both on. I found that the shirt pocket of my plaid shirt had a note in it. I unfolded it and read it.
To my horror, this is what it said: Hello prey,
As you may have guessed by now. I have your friend. If you wish to see him alive you will do as I say. If you do not, I will kill him. It makes no difference to me. Either way, I will enjoy the hunt.
You will met me at this address, and you will surrender.
The address was close by. In fact, it was right next to a local grocery store.
Meet me there at 10:00 am. I do my hunting after breakfast. Hurry now.
With me being thoroughly pissed off, I forced my hands to refold it and put it back in my pocket instead of crumbling it up like I wanted to. How many times am I actually going to put people in danger? I should have learned my lesson at Nicole's house. I have to save Raphael............but how?
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