Hello! I really hope you enjoy this story, and I'm sorry if it starts off slow, but I will get to the real action later, I promise. This is my first time writing fanfiction so bear with me here :)
Disclaimer: I do not own maximum ride, it is all property of james patterson.
Now on with the show!
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-"Maaaaaaaaax!"
Ugh, not this again. You'd think you could get at least a couple hours of shut-eye after flying for six long hours with a bunch of overly hyper birdkids.
"Maaaaaaax!"
Yeah, guess not.
I peeked one eye open from where I lay on my comfy bed of rocks and dirt (note the sarcasm). "Yes?" I practically growled out.
"I'm hungry." It was Nudge of course.
With a sigh, I hauled my tired butt off the ground and brushed some dirt off my jeans. It was a useless gesture considering my pants were so worn out and dirty that I was almost afraid they were gonna fall off right in the middle of an intense flyboy butt-kicking.
Nudge, noticing this as well, instantly went into full blabber mode. "Oh my gosh! Max you totally need new pants! In fact, we all do considering they're all dirty and gross and torn up. We can go to the mall! THE MALL MAX! We can shop for hours and buy tons of cute things and drink Orange Julius'! Have you ever had an Orange Julius Max? They're to die for! Oh, and we can-"
I quickly shoved a granola bar I managed to find in one of our backpacks into her mouth before we all died from listening to her excited chatter. I started to pass out the rest to the others.
"Ok guys, we don't have much food left so make this last. We're gonna have to start looking for food in the forest soon."
I handed one to my sweet little Angel who had just woken up. She was rubbing her blue eyes cutely and yawning.
She smiled when I got to her.
Thanks Max,
She told me in her head.
Of course sweetie,
I answered back.
Gazzy practically ripped the bar out of my hand when I got to him and Iggy caught his with amazing accuracy for a blind guy when I threw it to him. Total had already dug his way through my bag to find one and starting wolfing it down. That left just one person. Fang.
He was leaning on a tree and looking straight ahead with his usual emotionless mask on when I walked up to him.
"Hungry?" I asked dangling the bar in front of his face teasingly.
He looked up at me then with a ghost of a smile on his face. Even that tiny thing seemed to make the dark forest we were in just a little bit brighter.
Without a word, he reached for the granola bar, our hands brushing in the process. I couldn't help but notice how he let his hand linger on my mine for a moment.
What?! It's not like it's a big deal or anything. Geez, how much more girly can I get? Just that one little thing and my heart beats a bit faster.
Before my stupid hormonal reactions take control I turn to face my flock again with a strong air of authority. Afterall, I am the leader. I can't let other things distract me when our lives are at stake.
"Ok people, listen up. I know we all need showers, but there is no way we are staying in a hotel tonight. We are staying on the down low for a while just in case. However, I noticed a small pond and waterfall not too far from here when we were flying yesterday that we could wash up in. Sound ok?"
I got the usual "does it look like I even care?" look from Fang, a groan from Nudge, and a nod from everyone else.
We flew for about 2 minutes before spotting the waterfall I'd seen yesterday. It wasn't very big, but it lacked deadly fish, bombs, trash and that goopy stuff you find in lakes so it would just have to do. In fact, it twinkled like a diamond as the sunlight hit it, making it look mystical. Ok Max, cut the poetic crap and get down to business, I told myself, turning to face my flock.
"Alright then," I began, clapping my hands together like an overly cheery camp counselor, "girls first."
"What are we supposed to while you're gone?" The Gasman whined.
I sighed, " I dunno, just keep yourself occupied with berries and stuff." I said, glancing at some very juicy and might I say tasty looking berries that we just might have for dinner later.
Fang scoffed. "Berries and stuff?" He raised his eyebrow.
I ignored him. "Just stay out of trouble." After I caught a certain twinkle in Iggy and Gazzy's eyes I added, "That means NO BOMBS."
After we left them with that little "dilemma" we made our way back to the waterfall and stripped down. I could tell we all felt good to be rid of those disgusting clothes. They probably couldn't even pass for clothes anymore, that's how bad they were.
I eyed the water warily. It looked too pretty to be swimming in. We'd all probably turn its crystal blue surface to muddy brown the minute we jumped in.
Oh heck, it's hot, I'm tired, dirty and sweaty so why am I just standing here?
We all jumped in at once, and surprisingly, the water still looked beautiful. I swam over to the waterfall and stood underneath it, letting the water run through my hair. I closed my eyes and pretended it was a hot shower before I started to relax.
I sighed. Dr. Martinez, A.K.A my mother, had offered several times to let us stay at her house. If I could actually agree, I would get real hot showers, everyday if I'd like. Not too mention those positively delectable chocolate-chip cookies. And a soft bed, and clean clothes, and- STOP! I ordered myself. That can't happen. I winced as I thought of the negative side of living with my mom and Ella, my half-sister. For one, they might make us go to school. I was still recovering from Virginia, with all that schoolwork, those annoying teachers, and, ugh, Lissa! Not that I think about that anymore….hehehe. I chuckled nervously to myself, thinking that Angel might be listening in.
I am,
I heard a sweet voice in my head say.
Angel, if you can't already tell, I am having a reflection time. Alone time. Me time. Max time,
I stressed, trying to get her out of my head.
But Max! It would be great if we could stay with Dr. Martinez! Why won't you let us?
She protested, ignoring my requests.
Because, what if something happened to them? We're still on the run here, we can't risk it. I could never forgive myself if I took that chance just so you and Nudge can play dress up with Ella and Total can be with his beloved Akila.
She didn't respond. I looked over to the other edge of the pond where she was in deep conversation. With a fish. A freaking fish! Yes, there were apparently little fish in here. And my frighteningly cute little Angel was talking to them. Just another freaky fact about my abnormal family.
I looked down at my hands, which were starting to resemble prunes. "Come on guys, I think we're clean enough for another week or so. The boys have got to be bored out of their minds. Everyone out!" I ordered.
I stood up, ready to reach for my clothes since there were no fluffy towels available here.
There would be at Dr. Martinez's house,
Angel added annoyingly. I just rolled my eyes. Angel's own eyes widened. I cocked an eyebrow at her silently asking what was wrong. She looked towards to the trees and said, "Max, Fang and Iggy-
She never finished that sentence because at that moment, they boys walked into the clearing, "What's taking so long?" Iggy asked.
The other boys stopped dead in their tracks.
"Oh my god! Eeeew!" Gazzy cried, and ran away.
Fang's cheeks turned a faint pink and he quickly ducked his head down. The other girls yelped and ducked behind a bush. I, being clearly confused, just stood there, "Whaaaaaat?" Then I looked down. Oh no, I was still naked. Oh crap!
Just another little story to add to my memoir later.
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I really hoped you liked it! Whether you did or not, I would really like it if you would review and tell me if I should continue or not. I'll also be writing a one-shot called, "Max Ride Girlified" so watch out for that one coming soon.
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