A/N: This is my first story, criticism is welcome, just try not to be too harsh.

Disclaimer: I don't not own Maximum Ride or Twilight. I wish I did though.

Twilight Bird

Chapter One:

Max P.O.V

It was an ordinary day for me and my flock. For those of you who haven't guessed already or are slow on the uptake, my name is Maximum Ride. My flock and I are 98% human and 2% avian. And let me tell you, that two percent changed us a LOT. Besides me, my flock is made up of Fang-my right wing man and the love of my life- Iggy, the blind pyro cook, Nudge the blabbermouth, Gazzy the Gasman (don't ask why. You really don't want to know), and Angel my baby. We were flying over the Olympic Peninsula, one of the rainiest places in the country. The rain is the reason we had to stop. We were flying over some town called Sporks- or Knives or some kitchen utensil- Washington. It was raining too hard to continue flying.

"Hey guys!" I shouted, "how about we land somewhere? It's too rainy up here!"

I got a chorus of 'yea's and a few 'finally's. Fang of course, just nodded. I scouted below and found a meadow that was unoccupied. I pointed myself straight down and dive-bombed. When we landed I noticed the meadow was almost perfectly circular.

"OK. Iggy, Nudge, get firewood and start a fire going. Gazzy, Angel, Fang, clear a spot and make a shelter so we don't have to sleep in the rain. I'm going to go and find a store and get us some food." As everyone went off to do their tasks, I leapt into the air and started trying to locate a grocery store.

Edward P.O.V

Bella and I were at the grocery store before we headed over to Charlie's house. I was watching her and taking in her amazing scent when I smelled something else… something…different. It was human, but it had another smell… something animal. I looked down the aisle to see a tall, blonde teenager who looked to be about 16 or 17 with dark, tanned skin who was wearing shorts and a muscle shirt. The smell seemed to be coming from her. I tried to read her mind but it was fuzzy and indistinct. Not like Bella's. It was like she was purposely blocking me. Odd.

I decided to confront her and told Bella, "Bella, there's something off about that girl. I'm going to confront her."

"OK. I'll meet you at the checkout."

And with that, I headed off to talk to the girl.

Max P.O.V

I was heading to the checkout of the grocery store when I saw him. He was tall, bronze, and godlike. He was HOT. But not as hot as Fang. He was walking straight toward me. Uh-oh. I automatically checked for escape routes and was tense as could be as he approached.

He came up to me and said, "Hello, my name is Edward Cullen. What's your name?"

"Like I'd tell you!" I told him, "I just met you and don't even know you. So you can back off and stay the hell away from me." And with that, I turned, quickly paid for my things, and got out of there like a bat outta hell.

Edward P.O.V

Well, that was rather abrupt. And rude. The whole, 10 seconds the conversation lasted, I was trying-and failing- to get a glimpse into her mind. It was hopeless. She was blocking me, and I wanted to know how.

Max P.O.V

OK. I know that that was rather rude, but there was something about him. Something wrong. I could swear that it was him probing at my mind. A few minutes later, I saw the clearing we were staying in.

"Guys!!! I got food!!!" I quickly set out the food and started getting something to eat. Everyone else did the same. Later that night, when it was just me and Fang up, I told him what happened at the store.

"So you're saying you felt him probe at your mind?"

"Yea. It was weird; I felt his mind trying to read mine. What should we do? Head out again, or stay and find a place to live while we try to figure out who the hell that guy was?"

"I think… I think we should stay. Figure things out. Hell, maybe even go to school."

"OK." And with that, Fang put his arm around my shoulder and we fell asleep.

A/N: I know that the store scene with Edward was rather abrupt. I just couldn't think of another way to keep it short. R&R. Tell me what you think! IT's your opinion that matters the most!

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~Starstrukk