A\N: If you didn't read like chapter 5 of Maximum Ride: Next Generation, you'll have no clue what this story is about. So read that. Then this. 'Kay?
Chapter 1
Where to start? Well, maybe I should start with when we met, Amber and I, in kindergarten. The happiest day of my life. Or at least one of them. Maybe I could start with the day before the crash? That sound good? Great, let this new ride begin... ~Blu Jay
Her long brown hair was braided down her back like usual, and her bright blue eyes were glittering with happiness.
Happiness that was going to end soon. Sooner than I wanted, but it's what Dad said was necessary. And I didn't want to disobey Dad again. That wouldn't be pretty.
So I just kept laughing with Amber, trying to make the most of the little time I had left with her. I wished all week that Amber and I hadn't met. Maybe then her heart wouldn't get shattered tomorrow. But then again I wouldn't have gotten to spend the best for years of my life with her.
"Hey, Amber?" I said.
"Yeah? What's up, Blu?" Amber replied innocently.
"You know we'll be best friend forever? Right?"
"Of course!"
"Good." I smiled.
Amber smiled back, making the guilt inside me grow. Today had to be the best day of Amber's life. I was going to make sure of it.
"Hey, Amber? You wanna come to my house for a bit. My mom has some popsicles inside waiting for us?" I suggested, seeing Amber's sister, Ami, come outside. I didn't want her to take Amber away from me today.
Amber shrugged, noticing her sister, then followed me to my house down the street. We strolled down the street hand in hand, laughing. No matter how happy today was, I still couldn't shake off what was going to happen tomorrow. I tried to tell myself that at least I would spend tomorrow with Amber. I was lucky Dad allowed me to alter that part of the plan, but I still wished for more time.
"Blu? What is it? That's the third time today you've zoned out!" Amber said, pulling me out of my sad thoughts.
"Sorry," I mumbled, as we walked up my front steps and I openned the front door.
"Girls, I'm in the kitchen!" Mom called.
Amber and I walked into the kitchen. I grabbed to popsicles from the freezer, blue rasberry for me and cherry for Amber. Mom was standing by the oven with a cookie tray, a big metal bowl, a couple of spoons, a carton of eggs, vegetable oil and water in a measuring cup, a small bowl of sugar, and a bag of that powder stuff to make peanut butter cookies with sitting behind her on the kitchen counter.
"I thought you girl might want to make some peanut butter cookies with me after you eat your popsicles?" Mom said, smiling. She knew what tomorrow was too, and, like me, Mom was totally against it. But she also knew it needed to happen too.
"Sure, Mrs. Jay! Sounds like fun!" Amber answered.
Mom didn't wait for me to answer. She pulled out a couple little aprons from one of the drawers and handed then to us. We quickly slipped them on.
"Girls, remember to wash your hands."
I couldn't help but laugh. Mom knew what was going to happen tomorrow, but she still had to remind us to wash our hands.
Amber and I washed our hands quickly. I grabbed three eggs out of the carton and cracked them while Amber poured the mixture of vegetable oil and water into the bowl. Then Amber poured the peanut butter cookie powder into the bowl, and after that, I mixed it while Mom sprayed the cookie tray. When Mom and I were done, I rolled the cookie dough into balls then passed them to Amber, who then rolled them in sugar and put them on the tray. When we were done with that, Mom put the cookies in the oven.
"Hey, Blu, wanna' play basketball while we wait for the cookies to be done?" Amber suggested.
"Sure." I smiled. Amber knew I loved basketball, and this would probably be the last time I'd ever play with her.
We took our aprons off then ran outside. I grabbed two basketballs from Dad's shed and tossed one to Amber. As soon as she caught it, Amber aimed then threw the basketball. It neatly went through the net. I clapped and cheered like an idiot even though Amber was standing only two yards away from the hoop. Amber blushed then ran to get the basketball. I shot my ball from where I was standing by the shed, maybe fifteen or so feet away from the net. The ball hit the back board then swished in. Amber turned around. She smiled and gave me two thumbs up. Once Amber was a foot or so away, I ran up to her and hugged her.
"Amber, you're my best friend, forever." I held back my tears that were ready to burst from my eyes.
Amber stood there for a second but then hugged me back. "You too."
"Girls! The cookies are done!" Mom called from the house.
I loved that day. It was so nice. You know, like the calm before the storm? That's how that day was everything was perfect. Well, other than the guilt I felt inside. ~Blu Jay
A\N: What did you think? P.S. If you like it. Check out one of my other stories, 'Soarin' Free'.
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