OMG! My first story ever! So my friends and I thought (as many others have too) what if we were bird kids? Then I was like, let's find out! Thus this story was born! Please no flames, but constructive criticism would help!

Disclaimer: I do not own Maximum Ride. That belongs to James Patterson. I do own plot ideas and OCs though!

Chapter 1: In which the madness always ensues

Let's face it, if given the chance, would you change one thing in your life? If only that were true in this world I live in. Okay, so I can't help the fact that I'm an avian hybrid or that there's others like me out there. Always on the run from white coats, always improvising the next move. Currently I'm in a tree, hiding from evil, om noming Erasers. Before I get too far, Erasers are half human, half wolf hybrids who hunt down bird kids, such as myself. Personally, I don't see why they aren't half bunny. Oh well.

Anyways, vicious snarling rang in the distance away from my perch. One reason why I hate half wolves: they are pretty darn fast and have a great (not) sense of smell. Carefully unfurling my blue, black, and white wings, I pushed off from the branch and took off to the sky. Life on the run was very hard for me, Jay. I know what you're thinking, "What kind of a name is Jay?" Well truthfully, I have no clue what my real name is, what so ever. You see I was taken from my family at a super young age and was given wings. While the flying is really cool, I still wonder what life would be like without them for a day.

I came across a small abandoned shack a mile from the city that I could take refuge in. I landed at the front door and placed my palm against the door. A flash of light shone in my mind. I saw hobos sitting inside, sharing stories and what not. Then a homeless girl with light brown hair curled in the corner. The light died and I walked in. The place was deserted and had seen better days, but it would do. As a bird kid, along with the wings genetic mutations occur, giving special powers to the person. The light I saw in my head, along with the people, was from the past. I can also use this gift to glimpse the future, but it could change at any point.

I sat on the broken wooden floor and spread out supplies from my knapsack. A blanket, some old granola bars, and a picture were all I had. Unwrapping a granola bar, I decided I would need to steal- I mean get some more food soon. The only problem was the Erasers that had chased me not too long ago. I face-palmed and fell backwards. How in the freaking world was I going to get a bite to eat? While pondering this, I heard footsteps outside the door. My body tensed, and I gathered my bag into my arms. That was too quick, even for Erasers. The door creaked opened and tumbling in was… a brown, feathery mess.

"Ummm." Was all I could say at the sight. What was I expecting? Evil wolves come to hurt/kill me or take me back to the School. But this was unexpected. Then I saw the wings attached to this person. "Hey, are you okay?" I asked her. Startled brown eyes glanced up at me before the girl jumped at me. "Whoa, wait a minute! Can we talk first?" No use. Where did she gain all this energy? Just seconds ago, she seemed like she would sleep for months at least. Flurries of fists were directed at me, and I tried to avoid them all, but a few came through. Thinking this was getting old real fast, I directed the wind currents in the room to slow her down, and pinned her arms behind her back.

"Hey let me go cause I need to hide from mean wolfie people and you're not helping right now. So let me go and I'll just be on my way and-" I slapped my hand over her mouth before she could further her speech.

"Okay, obviously you need a chill pill." I advised, "And I'm just like you, so no need to fight, m'kay?" I asked, hoping she would stop bouncing around so much. I felt her nod and let go. "So what's your name?"

"Caroline."

"I'm Jay, nice to meet ya!" I said holding out a hand. She just stared at it. And stared. Aaaand stared. I thought I'd help out. "Psst. You're supposed to shake it." Finally, after much staring, she shook my hand. Then, she stared at the wall. I rose a brow at this. Not too long ago, she was trying to kill me with words and now she was silent. Too silent. "Sooo, how old are you?"

"14." Came the response.

"Same here." I said officially killing the conversation. I took a closer look at the new birdkid. Her wings were a few shades of brown, her hair is brown with a blondish streak on the side, and has, you guessed it, brown eyes with gold flecks.

Let's just say Caroline has a trend in color. Well, it's not like I don't either. My hair is light brown with blue highlights, my eyes dark blue, and my wings the same as a blue jay. That's where my name came from. I met this little girl who saw my wings and thought I was a giant blue jay. It all just fit.

"Helloooo? Anyone in there?" I heard some ask.

"What?"

"I asked if you had anything to eat. Well do you?"Caroline wondered.

"Nope. If we want food, we have to go to the city and steal some." I explained.

"Steal?"

"Hmm? Oh! No I mean borrow without permission since I have no money." I wonder if they take I Owe Yous.

"Then let's go get some! I'm starving!" She yelled. I sighed.

"Just one problem; there are Erasers in that city and if we go we'll be dog chow." Before I knew it, the door was swinging back and forth on its hinges, and Caroline was gone. Really? Leave it to me to chase after someone who went into Wolf Land.