My journey

Chapter 1

This is written as Angel never happened. Fang left and made his group minus Maya. I just don't like writing about her.

It's been a year since I left the Flock.

I couldn't handle the fact that I was putting them in danger. It's was me the scientists wanted, me the great Maximum Ride.

The lone ranger now. Today the day though. The big day has arrived.

I'll tell you how I'm on my own.

Flashback

We had just finished fighting 35 erasers and flyboys. This was the 3rd attack this week.

I couldn't deny it anymore.

I was putting them in danger.

They might die, because of ME.

I decided enough was enough. I had to go.

There was no other choice left.

Angel, who just so happened to be reading my mind shouted out," NO MAX, you can't goooo"!

I looked back at 5 other shocked faces. Dylan looked the worst.

Then Nudge broke down crying and said," Max you can't go. We need you. We already lost Fang, you just can't go"!

"I'm sorry Nudge. You all can't deny the fact that me being here is just putting you in danger.

I have no other choice than to leave. It's the only way. Please understand."

It hurt me a lot to look at their faces.

Iggy was trying not to cry.

Nudge was already balling.

Gazzy had so much pain in his face that I could barely look at him.

Even Angel looked sad. She had stopped trying to lead the Flock after Fang left. She finally saw what she was doing.

Dylan looked the worst. He opened his mouth to say something but I cut him off.

"No Dylan, you can't come with or follow me. These guys come before me."

But Max I lov-

I know Dylan. It's for that reason that I know you will protect them.

I went over to each of them and hugged them.

I went to Gazzy first. I rubbed his back and nugguied his blond hair. "Stay strong, and remember, make those bombs to keep the bad guys away. Okay?"

He had a happy look on his face and then it turned sad again. "I'll miss you". he said.

"I know gaz."

I moved on to Angel and did the same thing.

"Good luck Angel, I need you to help the Flock when I'm gone. Keep everybody flying and safe." Angel had tears in her eyes.

I had to turn away before I couldn't make myself leave.

I moved on to Nudge.

"I love you Nudge, I hope you know that. I have to leave to keep you safe. Try not to buy everything in the mall." She gave me a tight smile and hugged me again.

Next was Iggy. I patted him on the back and said," I need you to lead the Flock next to Dylan. Be to him what you were to me, the best chef ever. Try to keep everyone's spirits up."

He gave me a small smile at my joke. He hugged me back and said," good luck and I know you're leaving for the best but know we will still all miss you."

"I know Ig."

Last was Dylan.

I think he was the worst. He was literally made for me. This must be hard on him.

I hugged him and whispered to him," I'm sorry but I need you to lead them. This is the only way you'll be save. It's because I know you love me that you will take care of them and won't let them be hurt.

He hugged me like he would never see me again. He probbaly wouldn't. I hugged him back and he said," I will wait for you. No matter how long it takes. I still love you, now and forever."

I finally broke away and looked at them.

Their faces were pure sadness. I couldn't stand it so I said," tell you what guys,

I will see you in 1 year from today. I won't miss it for the world."

Their faces instantly lit up.

I turned away and said," see you in a year!"

I pushed off the ground and flew away.

There were tears in my eyes but I wiped them away.

One year, the clock sure is ticking.

So that's what happened. Now you know.

I'm excited because today is the day.

The day I see the Flock again.

Boy, that clock sure ticked fast.