Hey, here's my new story! I was originally going to make it a oneshot, but then changed my mind. I shouldn't be too long though. Anyway on with the story! –random trumpets play-

Disclaimer: I do NOT, repeat NOT, own Maximum Ride and her band of merry mutants! JP does. However, I own all the OC's that I might come up with! ;]

Max POV

I heard the alarm clock go off and I groaned. I untangled myself from the sheets, pressed the snooze button and then tried to get back to sleep again. I didn't want to wake up for two reasons. One: I was having the best dream ever consisting of me making-out with a certain dark, mysterious, hot bird boy who left my life a little over a year ago. Two: the flock had convinced me (with the use of bambi eyes and mind-control) to go back to school to touch up on their education and social skills. That's the reason I'm at a new safe house somewhere in Arizona with an annoying alarm clock that seemed to be reminding me of my impending doom. Max, don't think so negatively! It'll be fun! 'Yeah, yeah, get out of my head Angel!' I mentally scolded. I pulled the blankets over my head to block out the light which was now streaming through my windows. I heard my door open and I suddenly felt two over-excited bird girls jumping on me. "OMG MAX! We're finally going back to a normal school! And this one we don't have uniforms! I already chose out my outfit last night! OMG, we should so totally choose out your outfit! We can make you look pretty for the first day. Not that we need to, you've always been pretty, Max. All the guys will drool over you and maybe they'll ask you out and you can say yes and then Dylan will be jealous but then he won't be always trying to get your attention-"

"NUDGE!" I interrupted her rambling. "I will absolutely, positively NEVER go out with a guy from the school. And if any of them dare even drool over me, I will kick their asses into next year!"

"Can we at least pick out your outfit?" asked Angel's angelic voice. She pulled the covers back from over my head so I could look at them. Must not, must not, must not- dammit. I made the mistake of looking at Nudge and Angel and had the power of the bambi eyes unleashed on me. I growled in defeat. "Fine, but nothing, pink, frilly, slutty or any skirts or high-heels!" I said defeated.

"YAY!" both Nudge and Angel yelled at the same time.

"Oh, and Max? Sorry about interrupting your wonderful dream," said Angel innocently and I glared at her.

"Ooh, who was her dream about?" Nudge asked, curiosity killing her. Angel smirked.

"Who do ya think!" she said. I cleared my throat to get their attention.

"Ok, if you are going to torture me with clothes and make-up, can you please get on with it?" I asked and I immediately wished I just held my tongue. Both Nudge and Angel had evil grins on their faces. They each grabbed one of my hands and dragged me out of bed and towards my walk-in wardrobe/make-over area/my own personal hell. Please no, please no, please no- curse the strong genetically enhanced children they are! Then they both stared at each other with glazed eyes, mentally discussing what they were going to do to me. Nudge walked over to where my clothes were hanging up and started sorting through them, looking for something. Finally she straightened up and walked over to me. "Ok today we are keeping your tomboy rebel look to keep you happy and because Angel doesn't want to hear any particularly perv thoughts coming from all the guys at school on her first day. But we ARE doing your make-up and hair," Nudge rambled on. I sighed and took the clothes from her. I walked to my bathroom to get changed while Nudge and Angel prepared the make-up and hair accessories. The clothes Nudge picked out for me weren't half bad. I got changed into my black skinny-jeans and my dark gray top with white writing that said 'you got cookies?' and a picture of the cookie monster. Nudge, Angel and Ella got it for me as a joke to try and cheer me up after being depressed for the first month of Fang's absence. It did cheer me up, a lot. I put on my red and black converse and prepared for the torture of hair and make-up. Nudge and Angel were waiting for me with Nudge's hair-straightener, a chair and some rope. As soon as they saw me they tackled me into the chair and tied me up. "We're sorry Max, but this is for your own good," Angel said apologetically.

"As soon as I get out of here, you are DEAD!" I yelled at them.

"Now Max, don't keep flinging your head around. You don't want me to burn you with the hair-straightener, would you?" Nudge said in disapproval. I immediately stopped moving my whole body. Well, my whole body BUT my mouth. Let's just say I said a few mean words and a few nasty things to those two trouble-makers. But I have to admit, the end result was fantastic. It made my natural rebel look stylish. My blondish-brown hair was straightened in layers and they made a side-fringe that would be the most impractical hair-style for flying. But for school it was just perfect. As far as make-up was concerned, they didn't do much. A light trace of black eye-liner and some clear lip gloss. "See Max! I told you we wouldn't have to do much. You are naturally beautiful!" I couldn't help but agree with Nudge when I looked in the mirror. Suddenly my cell rang. Yes people, I do have a cell phone. Don't bother even thinking about asking for my number and don't try tracing my calls, because you can't. I checked the caller ID before answering. "Hey mum!" I answered. Hey sweety. I just wanted to wish you luck on your first day back at school!

"Thanks mum! Though, the day would be even better if I have some of your cookies!"

Hmm about that. You should be getting a package at your door right about...now!

As she said it, I heard knocking at the door. "Thanks mum, it arrived!"

No problem. Now get going before you're late. And don't fly to school!

I sighed. "Ok mum, love you!"

Love you to Max. Bye! I heard the line go dead, which meant either some agents from the school have cut the line or my mother just hung up. I was hoping on the latter.

"Max! Package for you!" Dylan called for me.

"Come on Max! We need to go! Angel and I packed your bag, now hurry!" Nudge and Angel pulled me down the stairs and through the kitchen. I quickly grabbed a sandwich before I was pulled out the door.

Dylan handed me a package that was addressed to me and I ripped it open. Inside was a box and something kinda soft. On the box, there was a note that read:

Max,

Have a good first day at school! These are to cheer you up a bit but don't forget to share!

Love, mum.

Huh? I opened the box and my eyes widened. Inside was filled with mum's cookies!

"What about the other part of the package Max?" Angel asked. Oh yeah, I forgot about that. I pulled out the other thing and unfolded it. It was a black leather jacket. On closer inspection, I realised it had big slits hidden in the back for my wings. "Oh, that will sooo go with your outfit! Put it on Max!" Nudge squealed. I did as she said and the jacket fit perfectly.

"Thanks Mum," I whispered and with that we took off and flew to school.

So, do ya like it so far? Please review! If you do, I'll make you into an OC and you can be one of the flock's friends or even be in Fang's flock if you're lucky!

-Catapilla1