A/N: Takes place 10 years after Fang.

Just so you know I own nothing.

Prologue: She Grew Up Tall, She Grew Up Right

Max's P.O.V.

I stood staring out at the mountains on our deck. The cool Colorado air kept me cool as I got my fresh air. It was nice to be alone with the flock. Though at times they got cabin fever and I would have to take them places, but other than that they were perfect. I trusted them and they trusted me.

Many things have changed in 10 years. I was almost around 25, way taller than I was at 14. Other than my body, I had changed too. I didn't charge off anymore. I stuck around, fought, and spoke my mind. It felt different and I didn't seem like such a bitch all the time.

Everyone had changed; Iggy was still tall and pale. He was trying to get into cooking school. They didn't believe a blind person could cook. Poor saps, wait till they realize he's the best cook ever. Nudge had gotten taller and more beautiful. She was around 23 and she looked like a model. I knew deep inside she wanted to run off to Paris, but she'd never leave us. Gazzy was around 19, he still was the cutest thing ever. He had grown up some too. He didn't set off as many bombs. He had himself a girlfriend and was about to graduate from high school. He was the second member of our flock to, Nudge being the first. Then, there was Dylan. He was gorgeous, as usual. He still had the voice of an angel. Not much had changed with him except the fact that we were dating seriously. The flock didn't mind as much as they did when the unspeakable and I were dating. Thank the lords.

Angel, well, she was gone. She ran off after Fang left. I never trusted her anyway. The cute little girl turned mean and hateful. She had only wanted to be a leader. None of us had a clue of where she went.

I turned to go back into the house. It was nice not having to chase bad guys and evil scientists all the time. That's what the other flocks were up to now-a-days. We were pretty much retired, except every year or so some flocks couldn't handle their missions and we'd have to take over.

"Max!"

"Hey Gasman" I responded smiling sweetly. Sadly, I had to look up at Gazzy now too. He had really grown up.

"Can I go hang out with Rosaline?"

I couldn't deny his smiling face. "Fine, but be back before 10:30 and don't wreck the car!"

That's right; I let the flock get their driver's license. I know it was probably stupid, but Gazzy and Nudge wanted to be normal kids and get their licenses. So I let them and my mom, or I guess our mom bought them a car to share.

Truthfully, I hadn't seen my mom in forever. Maybe 6 months? She was so involved in CSM these days. Ella would drop by from time to time and catch up. She was busy at college; her goal was to become a vet. Like mother like daughter. It wasn't just Ella that was busy, I was too. I managed a web site to try to get mutants help and get them into a flock. It was nice, but there were a ton a non-mutants trying to get in, that was something I would never understand. I also wrote for the local paper. We didn't live in a big city; we lived near a small township. I helped out where they needed it.

I sank down on the couch, a long boring Sunday. Might as well enjoy it while it's- the phone was ringing. We had two phones. One for regular calls and one for calls about saving the world or whatever. They didn't want to be put on hold when there was an emergency. Our regular phone wasn't ringing. I held my breath as I picked it up.

"Hello?"

"Sorry to disturb you Max, a flock needs your help."

Not what I wanted to hear.

A/N: So, that was my prologue. Sorry if it's short, are prologues supposed to be short?

But the next chapter will be an inside look at Fang's new flock.