Rarity by Haley Elizabeth (epub e ink reader txt) 📕

he looked at Vannah Luka was looking too. Luka had jumped into the pond to try and save him today and instead of feeling appreciative Mick felt annoyed. Why had Luka been following them how had he known exactly where they were going. Even if they hadnt fallen in Luka would have been a worse interruption. The half kiss still tingled on Micks lips and he wondered if Vannah still felt it too they hadnt had time to talk about it. He had considered following her upstairs before the mission but he had heard the bathroom door close and changed his mind. They were passing the Pizzaria now it was obvious Ele was going out of her way not to look in that direction. He felt for her thinking of Joshua with Unit 1 was Like imagining Vannah with well anyone else. He remembered the night she sang to Luka and how he'd thought for certain they would be into each other afterwards but since that night Vannah hardly ever even spoke to Luka. Still something about them feeled him with deep green jealousy. But it wasn't the time for that, tonight he'd have to work around his feelings and let Luka lead them through what could only be described as a house of horrors. But even with thoughts of mutated U.G.I. members he couldnt help stealing another look at Vannah who for once was staring right back at him.

 

(Luka's POV)

Luka thought returning to the cabin was an escape and a start at redemption but now he was on his way back to the place where nightmares were born. Not the nightmares you wake up from but real one's. The kind that no matter how many times you blink or rub your eyes the images never fade. He hadn't kept Unit 1 secrets out of selfishness he was trying to protect Mick and the others he wished he didn't have any knowledge of the things he had seen. Just like he wished Vannah could understand that it was more then just normal boyfreind pain he felt when he saw Mick kiss her. The pain had shot straight to his heart he had almost dropped to his knees but when Vannah and Mick broke apart falling into the pond it had subsided and he swallowed his anger to try an help. Not that Mick had seemed thankful even after he had almost drowned all he could think about was flirting with Vannah. He was going to tell her about the physical pain he felt but Vannah was already feeling guilty enough knowing they were going to come clean to Mick. They had to  not to mention all the sneaking around wans't hot like they made it seemed on television. It was actually frustrating. Besides they all were learning keeping secrets from each other was no good to anyone. Connie turned onto the street where Unit One resided unlike the cabin Unit ones mansion was on a busy street. The house had belonged to Barons family and though on the outside it  looked pefectly normal with its faded white paint and lavender trimming the inside had been completly remodled sound proofed and Luka couldn't forget the cages and tanks in the basement the mess lab couldn't have done better themselves. They drove by to take in there surroundings and as if on the same schedules Baron and some of Unit 1 were getting into their own car Luka noted that none of the triplets were present which meant Baron must have changed some things. There was no turning back now. Was there? They parked on the next street over Luka informed them that the U.G.I.'s that had left were the least of there problems and that Neco, Jay and Starla could be anywhere watching and that they wouldn't be in human form. Just as he was saying this he noticed a cat hop onto the step just off the sidewalk in front of the mansion. 

"I thought you said the triplets wouldnt be on guard tonight!" Mick thundred as if he had been waiting on an oppurtunity to call out Luka on any and every mistake. 

"I was wrong. Okay? and if you all dont want to procede then speak up. Whatever happens in there I have your back's! Do you have mine?' Luka had been wondering where he stood amongst the Unit he bit the inside of his cheek waitng for one of them to say no. But they didn't they all agreed that they were in this together. He his smile from them continued on. "What ever happens we have to follow the plan. Once inside Mick you and Connie that way you can stay invisible while you keep gaurd at the basement door and me, Vannah and Ele will go downstairs and help the captive women.

"In full veiw?" Vannah asked. And Luka wanted to pulled her into him and tell it would be fine. Instead he adressed all of them. "We can handle this just another rescue mission.

"They all looked toward the mansion.  "That cat is Starla  and I can assure you her brothers are near by and Terell must be inside. He imformed them in a whisper once they were out of car and moving through a yard they house in front of them was keeping them hidden for now.  Don't let his broken hand fool you Terell in no slouch either one of his touches can numb your whole body or worse if he wants." He was going to ask Ele what Joshua's powers were but he didn't want to offend her she still was in denial that her guy had joined the wrong team. They watched Starla stroll off like a care free kitty both Luka and Mick knew what it was like to see her claws come out. It was time they moved in. Earlier that day Mr. Bayne had forced everyone to get along long enough for Connie to practice turning them all invisible it worked but never longer then fifteen minutes at a time. Now they were here and this wasn't practice. He kept telling himself they just had to get inside and the rest be easy he shook his his knowing it was foolish. Connie looked confident when she told them to all hold hands. Luka was comforted when Vannah took his. He wanted things to go smoothly he wanted to get in and get out safely but he already knew he was asking for to much, And the shiver that went through the entire group confirmed that they knew it too.

 

 

 

 

Change Ch 11.

(Vannah's POV)

 

Luka's hand tightened around Vannahs and a shimmer of fear and the strange sensation of turning invisible took over them. They crept through the yard directly across from Unit 1. The thought of the triplets watching them in animal form was amazing to Vannah. Sure she could turn into half a fish but to be a bird or cat  on demand was just mind blowing to her. Immediately she felt eyes watching but the cat wasnt in sight. Luka who was to her right pointed up with his free hand a big brown owl was perched on a tall oak tree that sat to the left side of the mansion. They were now on the steps all of them trying not to breath loudly of step on falling twigs. They were in the trees shadow now. The owl swooped down landing feet in front of them they had been scensed. Slowly the owl outstrected its wings and began to grow. Its wings turned into arms and ruffled feathers became messy black hair and finally the beak faded into a nose placed in the center of a handsome face. He had the same dark attractive quality as Luka. Instead of stepping in their direction  the boy turned his back to them. That's when Mick was quick drawing his gun and aiming it. There was a whisper of sound and a needle jammed into the boys throat Vannah ignored the picture of Tucker that came to mind when she saw him flop to the ground. they all moved closer and with one hand Mick dragged the one they would come to know as Jay into some bushes. That's when the barking began. They hurried into the back of the house and onto the porch. Luka began typing in  security codes and wasn't surprised when he was denied. The barking grew. That's when the cat "Starla appeared running, the dog was right on her heels Starla turned claws extended and stood up on her hind legs. She was morphing and almost complete when the dog attacked. The cats hiss became a girls shriek, the dogs paws pounded into her. Starla feel onto her bac. The dog rolled off of her his growl slowly becoming a laugh as all the fur and muscle turned into the third triplet he was slightly better looking then his brother. 

"You idiot I knew it was you!" Starla yelled playfully before pushing her brother who was trying to stand back down and thebn taking off back to the front of the house. Neco stood stretching and his neck popped loudly he looked up and mumbled to himself about his brothers where abouts before following after Starla.

"let's go!" Luka whispered bringing everone out of their frozen state. They watched Luka focusing on the alarm in three breaths he had disarmed it and then he pushed the door open.

 

 

 

They entered into a large white kitchen which thankfully was also where the basement door was located. It was a good thing because right then they all became visible. Thats when someone flicked the light on.

"What are you doing!" Josh asked flicking the light back off and shutting the the door he'd come through behind him.

"Funny I was going to ask you the same thing!" Ele said ,taking a step forward.

"You all have to go if the triplets find you.......

"We aren't leaving until we get what we've come for Mick cut him off.  We know what you all have been keeping in the basement!" 

Josh did'nt attempt to deny it he simply said "you're to late." 

"What do you mean?" Luka asked.

"The experiments they're gone, Baron moved them this morning so you risked coming here for nothing and should go before the some one other then me find's you!" 

"Josh?" Ele started but the sound of feet pounding onto the porch stopped her the unit grabbed hands instantly vanishing. Vannah watched as Josh looked away and opened the fridge as if he had just been searching for a meal. Starla and Neco came in  looking torn between anger and surprise. Have you seen Jay?" Starla asked while flicking on a second light. Josh shrugged.

"Not for a while why?" Starla did'nt respond she ran fingers through her silky hair and shot  her  brother a frustrated look.

"Its not like him to just abandon his post." Starla paced looking feline like her dark eye's bounced about the room landing for a  moment at the basement door.

"Glad the bodies are gone maybe I'll finally get some sleep!" Josh said suddenly earning a amused look from Neco. 

"Nightmares?" Starla asked not sounding sarcastic but actually concerned.

"No nightmares but I'll admit I wasn't to keen to there being a crab creature in the basement!" Josh told her closing the fridge and sitting a plastic container down on the chrome island.

"Dead crab creature!" Starla corrected.

 Vannahs throat was dry and her palm was getting slick with sweat against Luka's. 

She was