Living with Arrogance

Hi people! So here is my third Maximum Ride fanfic. It's actually the 6th fanfiction in general that I have started/written. So it is going to be different since I originally wanted to make this an original story but got bored and decided to make it a fanfiction.

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN MAXIMUM RIDE OR ANY OF ITS CHARACTERS!

CLAIMER: I DO OWN THE PLOT FOR THIS FANFICTION AND ALL SELF MADE CHARACTERS!

"But mom, do they have to live here?"

"Yes Max, now stop whining about it and get ready."

"But mom, I don't even know them!"

"Well I do." My mom was looking very determined. "Viv and I are very close friends. Even though it isn't my fault that she and her sons fell into debt, I want to help them. So for the next while they will be living with us. That is final." My effervescent and impulsive mother said in a tone of finality as she attempted to stare me down (even though I'm an inch taller than her).

"Bu-"

"Maxine Martinez; I said that is final. Now change out of that ridiculous clothing and get ready to pick them up at the airport." I sighed at the fact that she used my full name, meaning that she was dead set on this arrangement.

Maxine Martinez is my leagal name, but my friends for some unknown reason began to call me Maximum Ride and it just stuck.

I reluctantly stomped up the stairs of the quaint two story house to my room to change out of my KNR, Kaze no raidāzu, (Wind Riders) outfit. The outfit is simple; a black leather jacket with the emblem on the back and neon blue skinny jeans, accompanied by a black choker with an azure gemstone set in the middle; I also wear black suede ankle boots. It sounds odd, but it looks pretty good on me.

The Kaze no raidāzu is a club made by one of my best friends Desiree/Dee who moved here, from Japan when we were still in elementary school; now we're in High school. Dee's actual name is Yokubō which in Japanese means Desire; bringing Desiree.

The club was originally just a group of friends, but we were eventually labelled as a club. KNR isn't one of those corny clubs where everyone bands together and a dumb jock falls in love with the leader; not even close. We do our own thing, we don't care what people think about us. The reason we're called Kaze no raidāzu, or the Wind Riders is because instead of staying rooted to earth we let our imaginations run wild, we're all also strangely fast at learning, talking, and running or swimming.

KNR is made up of Dee, Chan (short for Chandra), my adoptive sister Nudge (real name is Monique), my neighbour and long time friend, Luka, and I.

Dee and I look like complete opposites. While Dee has elegant purple eyes and silky flowing black hair that billows out behind her at the slightest movement, I have chocolate brown eyes and light brown hair that is styled in an edgy pixie cut that only ruffles slightly when the wind blows. Chan has mahogany coloured hair that is often piled on her head in a messy bun, bangs often hiding her brilliant green eyes. Luka has dusty brown hair that sits on his head in a mop and usually hidden turquoise eyes. Nudge has mocha coloured skin and raven black hair that slides down her back and over her shoulders, with bangs tucked behind her ears, clearly showing her dark brown eyes.

"Max, 5 minutes and you better be ready to leave!"

"Yeah, yeah..." I called down to my very impatient mother who has platinum blonde hair and soft grey eyes. Apparently I look very much like the father I never knew; he passed away during my mother's pregnancy 17 years ago. Nudge is the same age as me and only younger by a few months.

I heard my mom sigh as I slipped on a pair of jean shorts and a graphic tee that said "I don't really care" across it in bold letters. I slipped into my old converse high tops and tied the laces before going downstairs so my mom, Nudge, and I could leave.

She sighed again when she saw me but shrugged it off knowing it was a waste of time to argue with me when it came to clothes.

"You know Max, Nudge, its summer and since you don't have school I think you should both show Viv's sons around. They'd probably want to get to know you since you're going to be living under the same roof for awhile." My mom said while looking contently at the road ahead, just waiting for this argument to brew.

"Well, I have plans with Dee and the others already." I said flatly and began to slide down the window, causing my moms long blonde hair to fly everywhere and get all messy and knotted.

"Maxine close the window!" She screamed while trying to keep her hair in the casual ponytail she had placed it in before leaving as well as trying to keep the car from crashing.

I snickered, Nudge giggled, and shut the window; she glared at me from the corner of her eyes.

"Maxine, this summer you're going to have to either include Viv's sons in your club, which I know you can since you're co-leader, or cancel some of the plans you made with them." Mom said sternly and determined.

"Mom, you and I both know that I can't cancel on them." I sighed and turned my gaze away from the changing scenery outside the window to my mom who was sporting the should-be-completely-illegal-and-dreaded-but-irresistible-anyways…Puppy dog eyes.

"Please Max? I'll pay for all the KNS members to get a new leather jacket with the emblem." My mom pleaded, knowing I would cave any minute. I looked behind me at Nudge who was contemplating the offer and then gave me a pleading look as well.

Finally I sighed and nodded. My mom beamed with success, and Nudge squealed in delight before they both started to blab on and on about things we could do with these mystery guys.

"Wait, how old are these guys anyways?" I asked, pulling my mom and Nudge out of their rant.

"Oh, they're twins. They're a year older than you though." My mom said, making a U-turn into the airport parking lot.

"So then why again do we have to show them around if they're older thanus?"

"Well, this is a new place to them. They won't know where anything is and will probably get lost..." Mom said while scanning the lanes for a parking spot.

I snorted and took out my cell phone that had started to buzz in my pocket.

Dee: Where the hell are you and Nudge?

Me: At the airport.

Dee: WHY?

Me: Picking up my mom's friend and her sons. Why?

Dee: Because we're all at Chan's house and waiting for you. We're supposed to go out tonight for Luka's birthday, remember?

Me: Oh, crap. Can you guys wait for awhile? Nudge and I'll try to be there in like 3 hours…

Dee: Fine… See you later.

I slid my phone shut and shoved it back in my pocket just as my mom finished parking.

"Was that Dee you were texting?"

"Yep," I said getting out of the car before my mom. "Nudge and I have to meet up with Dee, Chan, and Luka later okay? It's Luka's birthday and we want to celebrate."

"Okay, but you'll have to bring Viv's sons with you if they want to go." My mom commanded.

I rolled my eyes.

"Fine." I said and we began to walk to the airport to pick Viv and her mystery sons up.

So…There's the first chapter. I realise that there are grammar mistakes but I suck at grammar and don't really care. I hope you liked it if you read it. I'll try to post the next chapter soon! Oh, and REVIEW…and read my other fanfictions!

-JAMZD