A/N- Okay, before the story starts, there is some background information you need. This story takes place a little more than 4 years after Angel assuming that Max saved the world, Jeb and Dylan were evil and got sent to jail, Ella didn't get wings, Max and Fang got back together, and the flock decided to stay at Dr. Martinez's house. This means that Max and Fang are 20, Iggy is 19 (since he's a few months younger), and Ella is 17. I think that's everything so, enjoy and don't forget to review if you like the story.

Dancing in the Dark Chapter 1

Iggy POV

The alarm blaring brings me into consciousness. Dang, I was having a good dream too. For some reason I was still blind in the dream, but it didn't matter. I was surrounded by music and was dancing with someone. They didn't talk, so I couldn't tell who it was. It was one of the more interesting dreams I've ever had. Someone banging on the door interrupted my thoughts.

"Iggy, get up! We have to present our science project today and you're the one who has to work the controls." It was my friend Ella. Max had decided after saving the world we were going to live with her mother and half-sister who happens to be Ella. Max also decided that we were going to be educated bird kids so she had Dr. M. enroll us at Ella's school. The funny part is we were put into Ella's grade. I guess we are dumber than we look. Anyway, back on topic, Ella and I had been working on a project for school and today was the day was due. I must have been taking longer than she wanted because she burst through the door.

"Am I going to have to drag you out of bed?" she asked.

"You couldn't if you tried." I jested.

"Really? Well what if I did this?" she said as she ripped the covers off my bed. I wasn't wearing a shirt because it was warm last night, so when she did that I was instantly cold. I got up to get a shirt on.

"Well, I guess I was proven wrong." I didn't get a response. "Ella, hello, are you still in here?" Hmm, guess she went and left already.

Ella POV

I can't believe I just saw that! When I pulled Iggy's sheets off I didn't expect him not to have his shirt on. He is ripped. I swore I saw a six pack on his chest. I left quickly so I wouldn't say anything embarrassing. I've never told anyone this but, I kind of have a crush on Iggy. It took all I had to not jump him right there and tell him how I felt. The problem is that I don't know how he feels about me, and I don't want to risk our friendship. As I was thinking these thoughts and walking down the hall to the kitchen I passed Angel.

"Don't worry Ella. Everything is going to be fine." She said encouragingly.

"What are you talking about?"

"You'll see soon enough."

Okay, that was weird. I still want to know what she was talking about. Does she know how I feel about Iggy? I really hope not.

Iggy POV

After I got dressed I went down to eat breakfast. Since we started going to school a few years ago, I hadn't been cooking breakfast since I needed to sleep. So, Dr. M. usually made breakfast, but sometimes Fang did because he wakes up so early. When I got to the table Max, Fang, and Gazzy were sitting at the table.

"What's for breakfast?" I asked still bit tired.

"Nothing, we already ate all of it sleepy head." Max said.

"Yeah, then why can I smell bacon?"

"Maybe you have a brain tumor." Fang said, probably with a straight face.

"What are you talking about Fang?" I asked.

"Well, I read something on the internet that said some people with brain tumors smell things that aren't there because the tumor pressed on the part of the brain that controls smell."

"You and that computer of yours Fang." Max said teasing. Then Nudge came into the kitchen.

"What's going on?" She asked.

"Iggy has a brain tumor." Gazzy said nonchalantly.

"What, a brain tumor? We have to get him to a hospital now! Dr. M. come quick! Okay Iggy stay calm everything's going to be okay, just breath in and out slowly." It's sort of funny when she freaks out like that.

"Calm down, Nudge." Max said. "Iggy doesn't have a brain tumor, we were just messing with him." To me she said, "Ig, the bacon is in the middle of the table and there are plates to the right and biscuits to the left."

"Thank you Max." I said as I got a plate of food for myself. But, because of my highly developed sense of irony Dr. M. decided to come in at that second.

"What's all the commotion about?"

"Nothing." Max said. "We were just messing with Iggy."

"Well you guys need to head off to school, you're going to be late." Dr. M. said taking away my plate before I could take a bite.

A chorus of "Okay." and "Fine." rang out.

"Ella, Angel, it's time to go to school." Dr. M. called upstairs and soon two sets of footsteps came down. I waited for Ella to come down before I went outside.

"So, what was that all about in the kitchen?" she asked.

"Well, apparently I have a brain tumor." I said

"That explains a lot."

"What does that mean?"

"It explains your horrible cooking and sense of humor." She said teasingly.

"You know I'm the funniest person you know, and the best cook."

"Yeah, you're right. You're a good friend too."

"Hey, it takes a friend to be a friend, and I like being your friend too."

It's true, I enjoy being friends with Ella, but it's hard at times like this. You see, I'm in love with her. I have been for a while. The thing is, I know she can't feel the same way about me. I mean look at me. I'm blind, have wings, and I've been known to be emotionally unstable at times. I may seem confident on the outside, but I'm really not. I guess I can just treasure the time I have with her now while she's around, maybe something good will happen.

Angel POV

I can't believe this is happening again! I'm getting some of the same thoughts I got from Max and Fang before they got together from Iggy and Ella. Well I helped the first time, I guess I can help now.

A/N- Only 179 days until Nevermore. I've said this before on some of my other stories but, please do not review with any spoilers. I know there are previews on the new books, but I don't want to know. Thanks in advance. Oh, and if you're not familiar with my update schedule it is Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays around 3 P.M. EST, but for the foreseeable future the Sunday updates will be around 6-ish P.M. EST Fly on, prosper, and may the odds be ever in your favor.