Hey guys. I'm so sorry that I've been MIA recently! What I do is I start a story, and then I forget about it and start another one. Then I get stuck on that one, and start another one. So by the time I remember my first story, I have like eight other unfinished stories. And look at me now, starting a new story. Well I'm at home sick, so I have an excuse. WARNING: LOTS OF FAX IN THIS CHAPTER.

Sarah: I liked hanging out with Katy more. (Katy is my annoying, sarcastic friend. WHO IS REAL)

Me: Well Katy isn't here!

Katy: Yeah I am.

Sarah: YAY!

Me: what the crap?

Katy: FNICKIN WRITE THE STORY!

Max's POV:

Flying. There really isn't anything better. Actually, I take that back. It's flying when you're FREE that's awesome. Let me explain that in a way you non-mutants will understand: ITEX AND THE SCHOOL ARE GONE. Behind me, Nudge laughed, saying, "It's so great to be able to fly without worrying!" Instead of responding, I circled back to her, hit her wing with mine, and said, "You're it!"

Nudge laughed, Angel laughed, Iggy grinned wildly, Gazzy cackled and let off a bomb, Total yelled that we're uncivilized, (even though he was smiling) and Fang grinned his brief, fleeting fang grin that brightens up the whole world. So when we landed in Moms yard, she found us laughing our heads off. She immediately teared up and hugged me, because before I left last time, I had promised her and Ella that I wouldn't come back unless I had saved the world. Pretty soon, everyone was in a huge group hug, except for Fang of course. I motioned for him to join us, but he shook his head saying, "Nope. I don't hug."

"Oh, come on!" I said, grinning wickedly. I detangled myself from everyone else, and advanced on him slowly. His eyes widened slightly, Fang for "Holy crap I'm frickin scared." Nudge joined me in my attack, then Angel, then Ella, and even mom. So all of us girls were slowly advancing Fang, who looked like he was ready to sprint away, while Total, Iggy and Gazzy laughed in the background. Before he could say or do anything, I jumped on him, and he staggered back from the weight. Everyone else piled on to him, until Fang was completely out of sight. I felt his arms pushing at us, and I helped him shove everyone off, laughing uncontrollably.

"You'll pay for that!" he growled. I started running, not because I was scared, (Maximum Ride NEVER gets scared) but because Fang looked murderous, and I really didn't want to die. Sadly, Fang is just as fast as me, and he caught up to me and lifted me over his shoulders in a fireman's carry.

"You traitor!" I yelled to Iggy, who was rolling on the floor laughing.

"Help me!" I screamed, which really says something, because I only ask for help when I absolutely need to. Fang carried me inside, and dumped me unceremoniously on the couch. I struggled to get up, but I couldn't because I'M NOT TOO WEAK, I can actually beat Fang up if I want to most of the time, but I was really tired from our flight and he could easily keep me down with a hand on my back. I growled and tried even harder, but he just laughed and I smiled, despite my predicament. His laughs are exceptionally rare, and I try to savor every one. I finally just threw his hand off and jumped up, punching his shoulder.

"You jerk!"

"Am not."

"Are too."

"Am not."

"Are too!"

"Am not!"

"Would both of you just shut up!" Iggy yelled, walking in. I grinned sheepishly, and Fang just rolled his eyes. Mom and Ella walked in with everyone else, and I couldn't help but to smile at how they looked so happy. I didn't know how much I'm actually loved. Holy crap that sounded cheesy…

I wanted to listen to Mom and Ella. I really did, but they just went on and on and I kinda… fell asleep. Not my fault! I'm just really tired! I vaguely heard Fang talking to Mom, but I think I was dreaming. I remember drifting off farther into sleep…

I wandered through the forest, not knowing where I came from or where I was going. I saw a dark form in the distance, and I started sprinting towards it. As soon as I got within two feet of it, I couldn't go any further, and I still didn't know who it was, although I had a sneaking suspicion. I watched, unable to help, as it dropped to its knees and was destroyed by the Erasers that had popped out of nowhere. They picked it up and the person was thrown into sharp relief. I gasped. Fang groaned as he was roughly thrown into a crate. I screamed and cried, begging for them to take me instead. Ari ran in front of me, said, "Gladly," and threw me in with him. He rolled over, looked at my face, and murmured my name. "Max." I blinked my tears away and took his hand. "Hold on, Fang. I'm going to get us out of here." He just shook his head, grimacing at the pain. "Can't. Need to.."

"Need to what?"

"Max…" He said, before taking his last breath.

I jerked awake with a scream, instantly trying to silence myself. I didn't want anyone to worry. I knew it was just a dream, but it had been so vivid. I wanted to be silent, so I crawled to the corner of my bed (how did I get there?) and hugged my knees to my chest. I knew I couldn't stop them, so I let the tears flow freely. Unfortunately, I'm not a very quiet person, and Fang just HAD to hear me. Him and his enhanced hearing! He ran into my room, panting and… shirtless. I checked the clock. Of freaking course. 2:00 am! I shook my head at him, trying to tell him that I was fine. He shook his head right back, and I knew what he was saying. 'No. You're not fine.' I remembered him in my dream, groaning my name in pain and I shuddered, pressing myself into the corner. He sat next to me with a worried look, and I couldn't bring myself to look him in the eyes. "Max. Tell me what happened." He whispered. I shook my head again, and I couldn't help myself. I launched myself at him in a hug. Like always, Fang knew just what to do to help me and brought his arms around my back, pulling me closer. He rocked me back and forth, and I thought the gesture seemed really sweet. I slowly began to remember who I am, and I quickly tried to get away without offending him. He knew what I was trying to do, and smiled sadly at me. "Let me guess. You can't?" I never let him finish what he starts, because I'm always too embarrassed. I don't ever think I'm good enough for anyone. Like the whitecoats always say, I'm a mistake. A prototype. An accident. I probably sound like most teenage girls, but then again, I'm not like most teenage girls. I actually have something to feel self-conscious about. Fang made to stand up, and I made a split second decision. I stood up with him and hugged him tight, kissed him on the cheek and shooed him out the door. I curled up under my cocoon of blankets I had made in my sleep and knew I wasn't going to be getting any more…

So this was just a beginning chapter, you know, them going home, a little bit of fax, the usual.

Sarah: A little? You're obsessed!

Me: Don't judge me!

Katy: No that's my job.

Me: Well the next chapter will be Dr. Martinez telling them… something…

Katy: They probably just figured it out.

Sarah: Well they are smarter than her.

Me: …I need help.