Notes: I don't own any characters. Maximum Ride belongs to James Patterson. (unfortunately)
Flashback
I lay inside the cold metal cage that was much too small for me. "Move it over here," I heard one of the white coats say, pointing to the corner. The other one walked toward my cage. I growled as he approached. "Oh, come on. You're not a dog hybrid. Just come along quietly, and this won't be as bad as we can make it ," he told me. I stiffened with alertness, not knowing what was going to happen. I looked over at the others, in the cages next to mine. They stared back with eyes full of grief. It seemed like they knew that this was going to be horrid. I closed my eyes and wished that this was all just a terrifying nightmare, but nothing changed when I opened them again. I was being carried towards a dark hallway inside of the worst place on the planet. The School.
End Flashback
I shivered at the thought of that terrible day. I looked outside of the cave that I now took refuge in to see a circle of hawks flying in the bright morning sun. I yawned and unfolded my huge, grey wings. It felt good after the long night's sleep. A group of bats shifted positions, making a rustling sound. I spun, and braced myself for an attack. But, nothing came. Then I realized it was only the inhabitants of the cave. I sighed and relaxed my muscles. Oh how they were sore. I walked out onto the ledge of the cliff where this secluded cave was. Then, I jumped. I was free falling, and right before I hit the ground I opened my wings and soured upward. The joys of having wings…..