A/N: Just for those who might of forgotten, Dan was one of the adults who watched the others on the trip. It was Dan and Emily. Anyways read on, enjoy.

Chapter Two: I Fight With my Fists

I widen my eyes, to capture the scene better. Hoping as hell it was all wrong, please let it be wrong. Maybe I've been through way too much so my mind and eyes are playing wicked games on me, trying to freak me out. That hope was popped in a snap, when Dan –the one that we put all our trust into, growled something low to the one Eraser. Bitter anger was a nasty feeling in the pit of my stomach as I watched the bamboo talk to my enemy. I had half a mind to walk over there –all calm, and just knock the both out. Fang knew me all too well, clasped a firm hand on my arm, locking me in place. Annoyed I looked at him. "What are you doing?" I whispered.

"Max. Don't please." Fang said quietly.

I took a steady breath, saying "Fang, Dan is working with them. I have to do something."

Anything!

"No." He said slowly "We have to find the others and figure this all out." He told me calmly. He had to be the reasonable one. You gotta love him….

I think with my fists. 'Fist 1' and Fist 2' is all I need to win an argument. Fang however thinks with his noggin –the safer way – and okay maybe sometimes the smart way too. Still I didn't have to like it –in fact I hated it. I blew out a breath, freeing the anger inside of me, it stuck close though. Fang was right. Right now the most importing thing is to find the others. And fast. Unlike us, the others don't have inhuman strength or wings, or keen eyesight….oh hell we have to hurry. And now!

"Your right," I admitted edgy. The words a pungent taste in my mouth "Your right, we have to find the others."

Dan and his furry companion were wrapping it up then. Luckily both going the opposite way then were Fang and me were hiding. Even though I wouldn't mind knocking a few skulls around if it had come to that. 'Oops Fang my fist slipped' could have been a perfect thing to say, or 'I had no other choice'

I turned back to Fang "Ready?"

"I am, you?"

I nodded. I so am.

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It didn't take that hard to find the low cave, I told the others to take refuge in earlier. The group could have been a bit quitter, however. I could hear Lissa freaking out, Sam and Zach hissing for her to calm down. Iggy trying to tell himself this was all a dream, and Nudge and Angel whispering softly that everything was going to be okay. Not if the lot won't shut up, it won't be.

"Hey." I hissed.

"Ohmygod! Who's that?" Lissa wiled.

"The big bad wolf." I said dryly, ducking low to crawl in the cave, Fang behind me. "Lissa its Max, I doubt they would stop to chat with you." I mumble.

"And who is they?" she demanded "Because to me it looked like demented dogs, with wings. Who could fight, talk and fly!"

I cursed, sitting down on the muddy dirt. The sticky substance seeping into my jeans "I don't have time to explain. All I can tell you is they work with my dad, and we have to find a way home, and fast."

"We can't go back out there!" Nudge said.

I opened my mouth, but snapped it shut. Realizing something…we were missing two people. "Where are Joy and Joyce?" I asked.

The group looked around nervously; Sam was the one to answer "Max…I don't know. They were supposed to meet us here, but the two never showed."

Before I could panic a voice answered my question for me. "Max!" Joy's voce cried.

I went stiff.

"Max….show yourself now," My father demanded. "I have your two friends."

I quickly looked at Fang, raising an eyebrow. Should I?

Fang cocked his head to the side, replaying. Your move.

I knew I had to. Both Joy and Joyce were counting one me. Also it was my fault everyone was in this mess in the first place. I had to get to them. Quietly I told the other to stay put and I will be back in a second, as I was attempting to crawl back out. Fang wrapped a hand around my ankle. I looked at him. "You're not going alone." I frowned. I had to go alone. I didn't want to put anyone else in danger. Besides my dad really only wanted me. I told him so.

"I don't care. I'm not letting you go out there alone." He said stubborn.

"I'm going to." Nudge said.

"What?"

"Look Max, Joy is my cousin, and you're my friend. I'm going with you."

"If Nudge is going so am I." Sam spoke up.

I swear everyone is crazy.

"Are you guy's nuts!"

"Maxine, are you coming out or what…?"

"Look." I hissed "This is no game. You guys need to stay here."

"I'm going to." Zach said as a response.

"Zach!" Lissa cried.

I rubbed my temples "Really?"

He nodded. Lissa groaned, and then muttered "Great, count me in too."

I looked back at Fang who shrugged "It's there call."

"Angel? Iggy?"

"Were going to," Both said.

"Fine," I muttered. "Just please be careful."

With that I crawled out of the small hole, pushing a few leaves out of the way. My father had Joy in one hand. One of the Erasers had Joyce, who was struggling in his grip. The Eraser growled holding harder. "Quit moving." Joyce wiggled, slanting his head away "Dude, ever heard of breath mints?"

I focused my eyes back on my father "Let them go." I said.

"You're really in no position to tell me what to do. I tried to be nice, but just like your mother, that's not good enough."

I felt anger rush through me, lighten my insides. I balled my fists, trying hard to stay still, and not jump his ass. I was out numbered. The odds didn't looks so good in my favor "Don't talk about her." I forced through clenched teeth.

Jeb yawned "Such a sweet daughter." He drawled. "Get them."

Fang and I had no way to beat them this time. On the bus there was only three, no were against seven to eight, there was no way. I felt more then saw beefy hands grab my arm. My eyes were locked on Jeb. He had a victory smirk on his face, face gloating.

"I have a nice facility close by that was just built. Another 'school' if you will."

I looked over at Fang. He was being hulled by Erasers too. Our eyes locked.

We were so screwed.

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