A/N: Ok, this is Singing Tree's friend. We share users, and here's my story (well, Max's). Hope you like!

FPOV:

"Max! Get down!" I shouted over the noise. We had to get down, FAST! All of the sudden, there was a deafening boom. I dove out of the way, but not quick enough as a big pile of who-knows-what came crashing down on me. But that was it, Itex was down FOREVER! There were a few more Erasers, but we had won, and they knew it. With these thoughts, I crashed onto the ground. OUCH!!

MPOV:

"Report!" I screamed as I sat up, having just dived for cover from one of Iggy's notorious bombs (which, by the way, had just happened to hit a gas pipe), and then BOOM! Itex was GONE!

"Here," I heard, turning to see Angel's pretty face covered in ashes and grime. I rushed to hug her, glad that she was okay.

"That was one heck of a war. And I didn't even see it!" Iggy said, out of breath. Then I saw two more black, ash covered faces coming toward me. I rushed to hug them, and then remembered that there should be another face coming.

"Fang! FANG!" I shouted in desperation. I needed him! He COULDN'T be gone!

"Over here," Fang called faintly. I rushed towards the sound of his voice; he was buried under a pile of debris. I quickly pushed everything off of him, ignoring the pain that shot through my own body. He was in a bad state; bloody, cut-up, and bruised, but then again, we were all beaten up pretty badly.

"Max," he said, brushing away tears that I hadn't even noticed. "Shh...Max, its fine. I'm fine," he said again. "Max, why are you crying? Are you okay?" he asked, his voice full of worry. I blushed, and looked away.

"No, I'm fine," I replied. He sighed, and tried to get into a sitting position.

"Max," he said quietly, keeping my face in his hands. I looked up into his brown eyes. "Max, you thought you lost me, didn't you?" he whispered. I nodded and hugged him. Surprised, he hugged me tighter, and then kissed me. I kissed him back wanting this moment to last forever.

"Fang," I whispered against his lips. "Mmmmm..."

"I love you" I whispered back as he held me closer. We broke apart as the rest of the flock came towards us. I pulled everyone into a tight hug.

"Ahhh"...to tight" Gazzy squealed. I ruffled his already messy hair but turned as I heard a sob. I looked up to see Angel stifling her sob.

"Sweetie, what's wrong?" I asked, pulling her into my lap.

She looked at me, her eyes teary. "Total, he's gone."

"Oh, Angel honey I'm sooo sorry" We were all fond of the dog (if Total was alive, he'd kill me that I called him a dog) but Angel had shared a special connection with him.

I smiled at her, trying to comfort her, and thought, don't worry, Angel. He'll always be in your heart, and he's in good 'hands.' I saw a small smile tug at the corner of her mouth. G-d, that kid's been through a lot! I mean, we all have, but she's just 6! I was so proud of my flock. We had all been through so much! And we had all made it out together and alive.

"Is anyone up for flying?" I asked.

"Yeah!" said Nudge. "Let's hit it! Uhh...Max, where to?"

"The Martinez's'," I said.

"Yes!" Nudge exclaimed. "I love it there! We could..." before she could go on, I held up my hand, signaling for her to stop. "Oops. Sorry, Max."

"S'okay," I said, while taking up into the air. "C'mon. Let's go."