Disclaimer: Hi. My name is James Patterson, and this is a random story I made. I didn't feel like publishing it, because money is overrated, as is fame.

(btw, that was sarcasm)

A/N: So, I got this idea in my head. I was bored. I think there have been stories like this, but who knows. So, here it goes:

Summary: Max wakes up one day to find that she's living the life she's always dreamed of: A NORMAL ONE. She lives with her mother, father, and little brother, and is currently dating JV quarterback star, Sam Quain. Her friends are not the ones she called family for so many years of her life, but normal, non-mutant ones (not that she's exactly the mutant herself), who talk about things like homecoming and cheerleading. Her teachers are not out to attack her with tasers, and she's never eaten out of a dumpster, much less ever flown in something other than a plane. But as she encounters the remains of her former life; Fang, a silent loner, dark stranger to her friends, who still lurks in her heart; Iggy, with 20/20 sight and a gang of trouble-makers; Nudge, surrendered into a group of fashion zombies, who only talk about Cosmo Girl and the latest fashions of Paris; Gazzy, the sweet little blond boy who is now buried behind a stack of books; sweet and small Angel, now a shy little girl hiding behind glasses and messy blonde curls, pieces of the puzzle start putting themselves together.. And suddenly her "normal life" spins way out of normality.

Ok, enough with the very long summary. Onto the not-so-long story! Whoo!

I AM MAKING A PROMISE TO MY READERS FROM OTHER STORIES THAT I WILL FINISH UNCHARTED DESTINATION AND MAKE 97 MORE DRABBLES FOR MR. PROMISE.

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Chapter One- Waking Up

I woke up feeling strange.

No, I already knew about the wings on my back, that I was part bird, that a voice spoke to me inside my head, and that I was on the run from half-wolf Erasers with my other mutant 'siblings.'

There was something soft covering me, and for once I wasn't freezing when I woke up. My eyes snapped open, looking around my surroundings in fear. Why the heck was there a boy-band poster staring me in the face? Why was I covered with a blanket? Why, when I looked out the window, could I see houses and yards and pools? Why was my lamp freakin Hello Kitty? And more importantly--where was the flock?!

"Maaaxxxxxxxxx," a little boy's voice called me from outside the door of this room, and I felt my heart speed up in fear. Where was I? Was the School up to something else?

In a panic, I looked around the room, feeling an urge to throw around everything as if I would find my flock under the bed or behind the wooden desk. But then a small, oh-so-familiar, little boy skipped into the room, a huge smile on his face.

"Maxxxx! Mom says you won't get pancakes if you don't hurry!" He cheerfully said as he slammed the door against the wall, so the door was fully open. I jumped back, pressing myself to the wall. Ari?

"Max?" He walked closer with a confused look. "What's wrong?"

My mouth still hanging open, I forced out a sentence. "Nothing. I'll be right down." I said in a strained voice, and he nodded, running back down the stairs at a seven-year-old speed.

I closed the door quickly, looking around the room for cameras, some evidence that I was in an experiment, that something here was of the norm. I ran to the window, trying to force it open, but it was either painted shut or forced that way so I couldn't escape.

Suddenly, I froze. I reached behind me, feeling my back. My wings? Where were my wings? I pulled up the back of my shirt and looked in the mirror; I was met with smooth skin, no way to hide any genetic abnormalities.

What was going on?

"Maaaxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx!" Ari's squeaky voice called up again. I shuddered at the memories in comparison: little Ari, following me around like a puppy, then Eraser Ari, trying to kill me and attacking my flock, tearing at Fang, at me.

Fang. Where was he? What happened?

Iggy. Nudge. Gasman. Angel. Where was my flock? I started breathing fast, trying to slow down my breath.

'Relax Max.'

Aha, so the voice was still here! What's going on? I asked it. Maybe for once, it'd answer a question!

'I'm not sure. Something happened with the dimensions, everything is twisted around.'

Gah, even the Voice didn't know what was going on! Ya think? Where is my flock? I bitterly responded.

'They're still here. They just won't remember you.'

I sat down on the bed, holding my head in my hands as I looked around warily. What do you mean, won't remember me?! I squeaked the last part aloud, rubbing my temples.

'This isn't the world you know Max. This is an alternate universe. One where you where never an experiment. Where you and the others were born and raised like normal children.'

Now the Voice decides to get chatty. "Alternate universe? Psh. I've seen just about everything now." I growled under my breath.

"Are you ok Max?" Another familiar voice called from outside the door. I stood, and stared at it for a moment, before it opened.

"Max?" Dr. Martinez's head poked into the room. She had a small frown on her face, and was staring at me with motherly worry.

"Fine." I managed. In an alternate universe, Dr. Martinez was my mom? What did this mean? I blinked, and stared back at Dr. Martinez. 'Mom.'

"Ok hon, get down here for breakfast or you'll miss your bus." She smiled, closing the door again as I listened to her footsteps head downstairs.

A bus. Like a normal, regular, non-mutant kid. I felt my back again, and it was still as bare and light as earlier.

Voice? I called in my mind, in need of asking another question. No response. Just greeeaaatttt.

I changed into some clothes in from the closet, still looking around 'my room' cautiously. I stomped down the stairs quickly, finding that the table was covered with empty plates and dirty napkins, all except one.

"Hurry up Max, you'll miss your bus," 'Mom' said quickly as she handed me some toast and pushed me out the door, kissing the top of my head. I stumbled out, uncoordinated by the loss of weight I was experiencing since this morning, when I was suddenly 100 human again. A bus pulled up in front of the house and the doors opened. I stared at the driver for a moment, mulling over whether he could be an Eraser or not.

"Max!!" A girl's voice called from the bus window as she opened it. "Get in here! WE HAVE SO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT!"

"Getting in or not?" The bus driver asked as he moved to close the doors. I looked around quickly, then jumped up the stairs, taking them two at a time. I nearly fell over the bus seats as the vehicle pulled out fast.

"Max!" A girl squealed, and I jumped out of my skin as she grabbed my arm and pulled me down. Who was this girl and what was she so eager to talk about! I pulled my arm out of her hands.

"Oh my god, I can't believe you weren't on AIM last night, I just HAVE to tell you all about my date with Jake!!!" She squealed happily, clapping her hands together. I looked at her and tried to stop my eye from twitching. Please Voice, tell me this girl is not my friend.

She started chattering about her date, and I tried not to cringe every time she squealed.

"Maaaxxx, why are you not happy dancing with me!" She whined, jumping up and down in her seat. Wow this girl was a piece of work. I shook my head.

"Um, I'm just, really tired..." I lamely finished, tucking back a strand of hair. I stopped and looked at the strand, only to find it was colored pink. I had pink hair. Whyyyyy on earth did I have freaking pink hair!?

I pulled another strand, which was, thankfully, blonde. Great. So parts of my hair were pink. I was vaguely reminded of Nudge's dyed pink chunks, standing out in her dark hair. I felt myself frown.

"Are you ok Max?" The girl asked with a curious concern.

I felt like screaming 'No, I am not ok, I've just been thrust into an alternate dimension where I am 100 human, wingless, can't find my flock, and am stuck sitting next to you!'

...But you know me. Max the Subtle, that's what they call me.

"I'm fine. Just fine." Fine is my word of the day people, back off.

The girl, whom I found out her name was Kelly when she was vividly describing a conversation between her and 'Jake', continued to talk for the rest of the long bus ride. I stared out the opposite window once in a while. I felt like I was being watched, but not in an eerie way that freaked me out. I looked back to Kelly, who had stopped talking as we pulled in.

"I am so nervous, do you think he'll say anything?" She started up again as she pushed her hair back nervously. We stood to get off the bus, waiting behind some other kids. I stopped quickly behind Kelly, who had screeched to a stop as she waited for the other kids got off. I felt someone bump into my back, and subconciously tensed. Relax, not Erasers trying to attack you.

"Sorry, I heard a voice mutter from behind me, a voice that made me almost turn around and tackle him in a hug. I froze on the steps of the bus and turned around.

Fang.

A/N: Yes people, I know it's short. Bare with me here, it was either cut it off there, or cut it off way earlier. ;)

I will continue this, of course. Never fear. Sorry for any mistakes or errors. XD

REVIEW AND I WILL MAKE YOU MAX-WORTHY COOKIES! AND ANOTHER CHAPTER!