I was running faster than my own feet can carry me. Running from whatever is chasing me from behind, hearing theses screeching voice that's blemishing my ears. I ran and ran until I fell into the woods. I turn around only to be faced by hairy- scary looking things, with yellow teeth and sharp claws. Half human and half wolves is what I call Eraser. There were too many to fight. I tried to run again, but was surrounded by some more.

"Look what we have here guys, it's the little birdie all alone without her flock." I recognized that voice to be Ari. I found him gazing at my body like I'm some model. I was feeling very light headed and nauseate. I open my wings and try to fly but was pulled back. I glance down to find Ari's tight grip on my ankle.

He threw me back down to the ground, hitting my head in the process. I screamed in agony, trying to fight back, because the pain in my head was too unbearable. He kept repeatedly kicking and punching me everywhere. The next thing I knew saw before I blacked out was being put in a van.

When I woke up several hours later I was in a cage that such little room, not even Total can fit into. They would make me run on the treadmill for hours until my feet gave up, or do some tests and make me drink so unknown liquids.

One day they took me to an arena and told me I had to fight Ari until he is dead, if I don't do it they would shoot me. I tried my best kicking and punching him in every place I could, but he was too strong and he wouldn't die. Eventually I was too tried to fight back and M r. Chu came to me with a gun in his left hand and shot me in the head, right there in front of everybody.

I woke up screaming, waking up everybody and Fang whose sleeping next to me. There were pounds of sweat pouring down my face, and I was shaking uncontrollable.

I'm Maximum Ride and my flock and I just saved the world two years ago. I'm eighteen as well as Fang and Iggy. Nudge is fifteen years old, the Gasman is twelve years old and Angel, my baby, (not really my baby) is ten year old. We are 98% human and 2% bird, that's why we have wings. (I don't really want to explain what each of their powers are or there personalities so if you didn't read the book, go read it.)

Fang and I have been dating for three years. I remember the day clearly.

Flashback

We were going to my mom's house (Dr. Martinez) for a little vacation.

"Let's land guys" I yelled over the wind because I could see the backyard. When everybody landed I ran up to doorbell and rang it. Ella opened the door and scream here head off.

"Omg, I can't believe you guys are here. I missed you so much." She said while she was hugging everyone. Fang kind of stood still not hugging her back. It was actually kind of funny to watch. I love how his hair is all messy and his midnight eyes are so hypnotizing, you could get lost in there. I could never tell him I love him so much because he would never love me back.

I must have spaced out because Fang was snapping his fingers in front of my face. I went to my room and flew out to the roof. What I saw surprised me, Fang was sitting there with his eyes closed, leaning on his back, listening to his i-pod. Fang must have felt my gazed because he opened his eyes.

"Hi." I said quietly.

"Hey." Fang said. There was a peaceful silence between us, but then Fang spoke again." Max, I have to talk to you." He was running his fingers through his hair looking somewhat nervous.

"Okay." Was what I only said.

"There's something I have wanted to tell you for a long time, but I couldn't. So I'm just going to say it right now. Max I uh I uh love you. I love you so much and I just wanted you to know that because if you don't feel the same way I understand."

I just stood there shocked, hoping this wasn't a dream. When I regained my senses, I ran to him and hugged him very hard. He seemed surprised that I didn't fly away and hugged me back. I pulled away, but kept my hands were they are.

"I love you too, so much." He seemed shocked by the news he just received, and then hugged me again. When he pulled away, he kissed me on the lips, with so much passion. I didn't run away this time and kissed him back.

End Flashback

Iggy got back his eyesight, and he and Ella have been dating for a year and half now. Nudge is still chatterbox and Gazzy still release his power and still makes bombs with Iggy. Angel still is the sweet innocence child. My life was perfect now until I had that nightmare.