This is a story about Fang and the flock finding Fang's Mom...or so they think!
I set this after the STWAOES but before TFW...like in that little time break period. It seemed like a good spot! I also put Max and Fang already in a relationship cuz i wanted to!
Disclaim: JP owns the flock...sadly, not me- but if he is willing to trade Iggy or Fang for somethin'...I'm all for that! :D
Max POV:
"Max" I hear a soft voice whisper into my ear. Fang.
My eyes peel themselves open and I yawn. I hear Fang chuckle from behind me and his arms wrap tighter around my waist, pulling me closer. I turn to face him and smile.
Now before anyone freaks outs, yes moi, Maximum Ride, is in bed with Fang. No we didn't do anything, just slept, but all the kids had already picked rooms before we even got to the hotel (such a cowinky dink huh) so that left Fang and myself as roomates. Of course, since we're officially 'dating' now I really don't mind.
The corner of Fang's mouth turns up and he leans over some to kiss me. I pull away after a quick second, eager to check on the flock and see if their lazy butts are up yet, but Fang wasn't having any of that. He immediatly swooped back in, his lips caputuring mine in a passionate kiss. Suddenly he rolls over so he is hovering over top of me, balancing his weight on his forearms. The sudden movement causes me to gasp and Fang takes the opportunity to slip his tongue into my mouth. I almost instantly feel lightheaded but take a breath through my nose and it quickly fades. My fingers intertwine themselves in his soft, jet black hair and I let out a small moan. Fang smiles against my mouth and pulls away.
His onyx eyes almost seem back lit with happiness and a genuine smile is present, a rare sight with him. I take a deep breath, attempting to find my voice.
"Was that really necessary?" I question, pulling myself up into a sitting position. Fang smirks and bends his head down to press his warm lips to my jugular. I shiver involuntarily.
"Not really," he whispers, picking his head up to look me in the eye, "I just like seeing the effect I have on you every now and then." I smirk now and kiss him once more on the lips before pulling away again.
"Whatever, we need to go check on the flock." I retort, already sliding out of bed and heading for the bathroom to change. Fang groans.
"Come on!" I tease, chucking a pillow from the floor at his head. He easily catches it and throws it back at me, missing.
"Ha, missed." I stick my tongue out like a three year old, even though I'm fourteen, and march into the bathroom. I shower and dress then walk out the door, watching as Fang heads toward the bathroom next.
Across the hall I bang on Gazzy and Iggy's door. "You two up?" I ask in a loud voice.
"Uh..yeah!" Gazzy answers over a loud rustling sound.
"I swear if you two blow up anything in this hotel..." I threaten as the door swings open, revealing a tall, pajama clad Iggy.
"Geez, is there no trust?" he accuses. I waste yet another glare at him. Dang his blindness!
"When it comes to you, Gazzy and anything flammable, you bet not." I answer swiftly. Iggy frowns. "Now hurry up and get dressed, we're going to the IHOP next door for breakfast." I hear Gazzy yell in excitement from somewhere in the room as the door is shut.
"Angel, Nudge, Total? You guys up?" I say, knocking on their door. Angel opens the door, already dressed and smiles angelically at me. Total walks up behind her.
"Morning Max!" Angel says, giving me a hug. I return it.
"Morning to you too."
"Uhhmmm..." I hear from below and I bend to rub Total behind the ears, like he likes.
"Sorry Total, morning"
"Took you long enough" he said, offended. I straightened and rolled my eyes.
"Where's Nudge?"
"Right here! I was putting on some of this mascara stuff. You know! That I got from that one birthday party I went to at Anne's house. It was in the gift bag. It says it's suppose to lengthen my lashes but I don't think it made much difference. Do you think so? Cause Angel didn't..." I gave Nudge a pointed look that said, enough, and she quieted.
"Sorry Max" she said. I smoothed my hand over her super curly hair. She smiled.
"It's fine Nudge. You guys ready for breakfast?"
"Yeah! I'm starving! Where are we eating?" Nudge answered.
"There's an IHOP nextdoor, I thought we'd go there." Angel and Nudge squealed.
"Yay! IHOP is soooo good! I love pancakes!" Nudge rambled. I sighed and followed the two girls and and Total out into the hall to meet the dressed and ready boys. We went downstairs and headed into the IHOP. Once we were seated our waiter came up and we placed our orders. He seemed a bit suprised at first by the amount we got but quickly put on an expression of 'Im getting paid for this so I don't care'.
Everyone was in good spirits this morning as we chatted and ate. Everyone but Angel. As soon as the food was delivered she went stotic. She ate, but otherwise looked frozen with shock. Finally, wondering whether we were about to be attacked or not, I asked what was up.
She looked up at me, her big blue eyes troubled.
I think I found Fang's mom
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"What!" I shouted, standing from my seat. Everyone in the resturant, and the flock, was staring at me but I didn't care. Found Fang's mom? How? Why now?
"Max," Fang said, putting his hand on my forearm, "what's wrong?"
"Um..nothing." I lied. Fang glanced at me with an expression that said 'I'll bug you about it later'. I sat back down, slightly embarrassed.
What do you mean Angel?
I'm not sure Max, she doesn't look a lot like Fang but I think it's her, she answered, keeping her gaze on her food. She just left. She's staying on the floor below us for a couple of days.
Well, how do you know it isn't just some random lady, you said she didn't look much like Fang. Maybe your wrong?
Angel looked at me for a second from across the table. I'm not completly sure...but don't think so Max.
Why not? I answered her a little to harshly. She flinched a little and I instantly felt bad.
It's okay Max. But...She knows something about us...what we are. About the School. She was thinking about it when she left.
I was dumbfounded. How could this be. The waiter came a moment later and we paid and left, then headed back to our hotel rooms. I was deep in thought the entire way.
When I entered my room, I sat down on the bed. I heard the door click shut and felt Fang sit down beside me. I should have known he'd follow. He put his arm around my shoulders and tilted my face up to look at him.
"What was with the outburst in the IHOP?" he questioned, oblivious to what Angel and I knew...about how his own birth mother could be just a few feet below us.
Should I tell him? It would be the right thing to do. It's the biggest dream that any of us have ever had; to find our parents. I know how happy I was when I found out Dr. Martinez was my mom. Shouldn't I want the same thing for him? But what if this was a trap, something the school conjured up to lure Fang away from us and capture him? Or worse, what if it was real?...and I could lose him forever. I clamped down on that thought as soon as it came into my head. I wouldn't lose him. He promised he'd never leave me.
"Max?" Fang encouraged, still searching my face. I took a deep calming breath and closed my eyes.
"Angel...thinks she might have found your mom." I said quietly, keeping my eyes shut so I wouldn't see his expression.
After a few painfully silent moments I opened my eyes. Fang had taken his arm away from me and was frozen, looking at the floor.
"Fang?" I whispered. He slowly turned his face to look at me.
"What...does Angel know?" He asked so quietly I almost didn't hear him.
"While we were eating, Angel saw a woman that looked a little like you leave the resturant...she said that the woman was thinking a couple things about the School, and something about Erasers...as well as a...baby boy with wings." It was so hard to form a coherent sentance. But I wanted this for Fang...he deserved to at least know.
When he stayed slient I continued. "She's staying on the floor below us, and Angel found out the room number if you want to go see her." That was hard to choke out.
Fang looked back at the floor.
"Is this a trap?"
I swallowed loud. "Angel doesn't think so"
"What do you think?" he asked, turning to look at me again. I could feel tears sting my eyes but I willed them to stay back. It was quiet for another few minutes.
"I...think it's...real." I finally answered. Fang nodded and stood.
"I," he said then paused, "think I want to at least meet her."
Feeling like my heart was being ripped from my chest, I stood and took his hand.
"Lets go round up the flock then."
This isn't going to be super long but it's just that I was always curious about what was up with Fang's mom so here's what I think could have happened!
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~Elizem17 :)