A/N Sorry about the last chapter, I uploaded the same thing twice. Please, at least one review, it's my first story and I need encouragement.

Disclaimer: JP owns Maximum ride. Wish I did though.

Chapter 1:

Max's POV:

If you asked me how many times in my life I have woken up after five am in the freaking morning, I might reply once. Maybe twice. And since today was one of those times I did not appreciate a whining Nudge planting her miserable butt next to me and spouting her usual complaint.

'Max.'

I kept my eyes closed. And as we all know that me getting a good night's sleep was exceedingly rare, I ignored her.

'Earth to Max.' Nudge was wriggling around.

'What?" I mumbled. 'Go bother Fang'.

'I'm really hungry and your sleeping, and since when do you sleep in anyway' Nudge's voice took on a nasty tone. Lately, Nudge had been whining more and ever since she turned twelve (yes, my 'baby' was growing up) she was becoming more and more difficult. And seriously, 'I'm Hungry'. That was all she could ever be bothered to say to me. Talk about annoying. And yes, I know I'm coming across as more than a tad touchy to you guys up the back, but if you were me (and be thankful you're not) that's how you would feel as well.

Total trotted over like the pooch that he is and leaned over my boots to lick my face. What, you didn't think we slept with them on did you? He sniffed a little then sighed. I prepared myself. 'Max, get up!'

'Yes Mum!' I mumbled sarcastically. I impatiently turned over. A bit more of this and I would be fully awake. Angel sent a grin into my head and I mentally glared at her. 'Angel' I said pointedly.

'Yes?' I can understand why China wanted us as weapons. With those eyes, she could get the enemy to wrap up their country and give it to Itex on a silver plate. Grumbling under my breath I dragged myself off home sweet ground and stalked off towards the fire. And no, I was not going to cook.

Max

Oh Hi Jeb, Guess saving the world wasn't enough for you then.

It would be Max, except you didn't.

What do you mean? I was vaguely aware of someone waving his or her hand in front of my face, but ignored it.

The new director of Itex is a child. A very intelligent child. She is young and will therefore know how you think.

You know what Jeb, noone knows how I think.

Max doesn't be difficult.

Oh 'cause telling me that will help!

Max, listen to me! You are in great danger. The new director doesn't just want to kill half the population but all of it except the members of Itex. She wants to rebuild the world.

Like hell she does.

Yes Max. And before you ask why I am telling you this, it is to warn you. Because you are first to go.

And then my brain exploded.