A/N: I'm re-starting this story after 4 years. Well, more like "editing". It probably won't me much better anyway, but whatever. OOC warning.

Summary: Takes place 10 years later. Angel is 16 and she's living away from the flock because Max kicked her out.

CHAPTER 1- Flashback

ANGEL

Swallowing yet another sleeping pill, I clenched my fists in anger and frustration as sleep did not come. I was re-living the memory of that night once again.

FLASHBACK (6 years back)

"Max, I want to talk to you about something…" I said, somewhat hesitant.

Max nodded. "Of course sweetie, what's on your mind?"

"Well, I was thinking since my mind powers are so strong now, I can probably handle leading the flock instead of you," I said slowly and carefully.

Max sighed. "Angel, we've been through this before. NO!"

"But Max…" I pouted, trying to give her those puppy-dog eyes she so easily falls for.

"NO! You're not going to take my place Angel. You're too young to have to make those decisions."

I frowned. "But Max, I'm 10…"

"And I'm 18. Angel, I don't care how strong your mind powers are, it doesn't mean that you're fit to take care of 5 people who are much older than you!"

I stomped my foot. I wasn't going to let it go until Max said yes. "It's not fair! I'd probably be more mature at the job than you, and you know it! I can read minds, control them, see things happening before they occur and move things with my mind. I KNOW I CAN DO IT!" 4 years of compressed thoughts were just spilling out.

Max gaped at me. The others stared.

"Angel, honey, I understa…"

"NO! Don't try and convince me about anything. I KNOW I'm right!"

Max's expression hardened. Uh-oh!

"ANGEL, WHY CAN'T YOU GET THIS THROUGH YOUR HEAD? You are not going to take my place, not while I'm still alive and capable!" she yelled at me.

I talked in a quiet voice, but in accordance to the words that came out of my mouth, I might as well have yelled. "That's just it; you aren't capable of taking care of us. You're not strong enough – you break down crying every other day! I wouldn't do that, everyone knows how stoic I am!"

Max glared at me. "Angel, I'm going to say this one last time. You are not going to be leader!"

"NO! I'm not letting it go this time!" I cried.

Max froze. She closed her eyes. I think she's gonna do it. She's gonna let me--

"Get out." she said, slowly.

What the hell?

"What do you mean 'Get out?'" I asked.

Max breathed slowly. "Angel, I'm really sorry to do this but if you're gonna e like this, then please…just leave!"

"But…"

"LEAVE! GET OUT OF HERE! You said you can be a great leader and take care of all of us. Well then you can take care of yourself. Just…LEAVE! NOW!"

Hot tears rolled down my face, and I hastily wiped them off. Max was serious.

"Aren't you guys going to back me up here?" I shot at the rest of the flock.

Fang looked down at his shoes. Iggy laid his head in his hands. Nudge turned away. Gazzy just stared at me.

"All of you are just gonna watch Max kick me out?" I cried. "Even you Gazzy?"

Gazzy sucked in his breath. "Max, maybe…"

"NO!" yelled Max. "Angel, just get out of my sight! Give it up, or leave.

Fine then. Without another word, I took off. "You'll regret this Max."

END FLASHBACK

I hate them. They all turned against me. Even Gazzy. I cried harder at the thought of him. He'd be 18 now. I HATE him. I despise all of them. I was on the streets for 2 and a half years by myself. They made me like this. Especially Max. Maximum Ride. The oh-so-fucking-wonderful Maximum Ride. I held my head in my hands as I recalled all the years Max had taken care of me. Saving me from The School, always there for me when I needed someone, giving me food.

I lay down on my bed, face down into my pillow, and cried myself to sleep.

A/N: Review it. I don't know when/if I'll update. We'll see how this works out. I'll edit the other chapters later…