Okay people, this is my second fic! Unlike my last one, it actually has some sort of plotline. Heads up: Max doesn't have the flock to look after, its just herself… for now. She is 17. She has a power to make herself seem ordinary and human. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own Maximum Ride. Yet. *evil grin*
I checked my surroundings. Nothing was happening, at the moment. Just hot air, drifting through the opening of my door. I couldn't imagine what I looked like… Bruises all over my body, and my wings... probably looking fairly battered and broken. I couldn't fly, that was the main point. My tan brown feathers were still mixed with blood. I wanted a shower…
I eyed the town in front of me. It was fairly big, and a good place to hide, if I could keep my human mirage in check. Honestly, if it was any power I could have wished for, it would be this one. So useful. I could hide from anyone. Basically, from what I knew, it just hid my wings, and even the erasers couldn't see me. That was enough. There was only one problem, when it came to energy and concentration it was very difficult to maintain. Oh well, it would focus my Zen, I guess.
I needed a place to stay, and that would be difficult, because I didn't have much money. I would also need to look like I was going to school otherwise the authorities were going to come down on me like nobodies business. I needed a college dorm. Then I would have to buy books, and clothes and possessions, I couldn't risk someone poking about and finding out who I was. Ugh.
Well, first things first. I had to find a school. I could pretend I was going to pay later; no way I could afford a semester of college.
"Oh come now Maximum. What on earth are you thinking? You'll be able to steal a fair few things. I'll guide you."
I gritted my teeth. Stupid voice. Unfortunately, while the outside of me could look perfectly normal, the inside of me was as crazed up as ever.
"Shut up, voice. I need to keep a LOW profile, and stealing won't help that." I thought as hard as I could. Of course it didn't reply.
I looked up the local school in the paper, and saw that the semester was going to start in about a week. Brilliant timing, and the school was short of students. I made my way towards it.
When I saw it looming up, I gulped. The place seemed nice enough, it was just too perfect. It might be a trap, and whitecoats and erasers might jump me any second… I closed my eyes and fought to keep my mirage in effect, and managed, barely. I went in and looked around for the office that would get me into this place.
"Do you want to office? I can show you if you like." A voice said from behind me. I turned and immediately went into fighting mode he could be a danger. Why hadn't I heard him sneak up behind me?
Woah. This kid was about 6 foot, and skinny, but muscular at the same time. With black jeans, and a black t-shirt, he looked quite formidable, but when you got to his face, you could tell he was nice. Though he could probably dangerous if he wanted to be. He had an olive tone and dark hair that was always in his eyes. And his eyes were a dark jade. This kid had secrets, you could tell.
He looked at me, head turned sideways and said, "You okay there?"
I got a grip and replied, "Yeah. I can find the office myself, thanks anyway." I walked away from him quickly. This kid was different… there was something about him…
"Hey wait up!" he called out. I saw him running up behind me. Ugh, couldn't people leave me alone? "You're going the wrong way. Come on, let me show you."
I sighed, and said, "Alright. Thanks." He smiled and shook his head and started walking in the opposite direction. I kicked at the ground and followed him.
"So," he began, "What's your name? I'm Nick, by the way. But people call me Fang." He offered his hand and I took it, but carefully. I couldn't really afford to make friends here. It would just make it harder to leave. But this guy was persistent and annoying. Might as well get to know him.
'Im Max. Nice to meet you… Fang?" I laughed.
"Yeah, yeah, I get that all the time." He smiled back. "Well, here is the office. I'll help you move in when you're done, if you like."
The funny thing was, I think I would like it. But that wasn't good. Fang seemed okay, and there was something about him… Like he was hiding something, but didn't know it. He was so intriguing. But I knew as soon as I got involved, I would have to say goodbye. I was never good at those, when I got to actually say goodbye to someone.
He tapped me on the shoulder and I winced, I was bruised underneath the long sleeved t-shirt. Stupid erasers.
"Make sure you watch out for the school gang. It wouldn't be pretty if you got caught up with them." He said. His jade eyes went flat black and furious, and I almost took a step back. He was quite formidable when he was angry, I guess. Not as formidable as me though.
"Thanks for the heads up." I said back. "I guess I'll see you around." I started walking away, and wondered what I'd gotten myself into. I looked back, and saw Fang staring after me, arms crossed, an unfathomable expression in his black eyes.
So! Tell me what you think. I'll update as much as possible. And for people reading my 1st fic, im sorry, I have a serious case of writers block happening. I might get around to finishing it, if im bored.
Reviews are appreciated.