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Angel awoke as someone shook her shoulders. On instinct, she jumped up, and launched a punch at her attacker. The person blocked it, grabbed her wrist, and pulled her in.

Angel wacked her other hand at the persons elbow joint, making him let go of her hand. Then, kicked at the persons kneecap, making him fall.

"That's my girl."

"Fang?" Angel asked, surprised. "Oh my, gosh! I'm so sorry!"

Fang laughed, standing up. He was in his all black attire, as usual. His black hair was somewhat shorter now, though still passed his eyebrows. His eyes were still the same, stormy looking, and dark, yet filled with happiness and joy.

"It's no big deal. It was a good kick." He said, smirking. "I was going easy on you anyways."

"What are you doing here?" Angel asked, ignoring the last comment. "Is Max here too?"

Fang nodded. "Yeah. The rest of the Flock's coming later today. Max and I have something to announce."

Angel tried to read Fang's mind, but he blocked her out.

Angel huffed. "You suck."

Fang laughed. "It has to be a surprise, sweetie."

"You guys didn't have sex, right?" Angel asked. "And don't call me sweetie. I'm sixteen."

Fang rolled his eyes. "Max is not pregnant. And to me you are still my baby girl."

"You still haven't answered my question." Angel stated, a teasing smile on her face.

Fang and Angel had bonded over the years. Fang was always more of a father figure to Angel before, but now he was more like her brother.

Fang smiled at her. "You better get ready for school. That was why I came up here in the first place, but you had to go and attack me."

Angel laughed. "Aw, was I too good for you. Fang?"

Fang rolled his eyes. "You wish."

As Angel headed towards the bathroom, she heard Fang think, "When did she get so old?"

I am sixteen, Fang. Get it through your head. Angel thought back, and was rewarded with a faint chuckle as she closed the bathroom door.

"Angel!" Max cried out, as she pulled her into a hug. "Oh my, gosh. You're so old now."

Angel sighed in exasperation. "Why does everyone keep saying that? Gazzy's going to college for goodness sake! Why aren't you all over him? And you saw me last week, for goodness sake!"

Max laughed. Because you're my little girl.

"I am sixteen, Max. I am not a child anymore." Angel said.

"Obviously not old enough to not use her powers, of course." Max said, her eyebrows raised in amusement.

"Hey, at least she doesn't mind control me to do her chores like before." Gazzy said, as he snatched a strip of bacon off Angel's plate. Angel glared at him, but let him take it. The three of them were sitting around the kitchen table, eating breakfast. Fang was talking to Dr. Martinez by the sink.

"Well, I wish you would stop using your power, Gazzy." Angel said, her nose crinkling.

Gazzy smirked. "If only, huh?"

"You two better head out to school." Dr. Martinez said, as she walked to the table. She had grown wrinkles over the years, and had a few grey streaks in her dark hair. She was still beautiful, in Angel's eyes. She was also the mother Angel never had. "You're going to be late."

Angel hurriedly went into her third hour class, the thoughts following her like a stampede of bulls. She quickly sat in her seat in the back, ignoring the looks of the other students. Angel hated third hour. It was the only class where neither Kat nor Gio was with her.

"Hey, mutant."

Angel sighed. It was also the class she had with Bea Johnson.

"I'm not in the mood for your shit today, Bea." Angel said. She had been having a headache all morning.

Bea grinned. Too bad, bird bitch.

To be bullied verbally is one thing. To be bullied inside your own mind is worse. It was horrible. Bea could be standing right next to a teacher, and be telling Angel off. And Angel could never tell on Bea. Even if the teachers believed her, they wouldn't do much. She was the ex-mayor's daughter, after all. She was rich. Powerful.

A pain in the ass.

Get the hell away from me, and my mind. Angel thought back, sending Bea a death glare. Bea just laughed.

"What are you going to do, mutant? Mind control me? Fly away with your wings? You wouldn't do any of that. Not here. You're too ashamed, too weak to hurt me."

Angel clenched her fists, but didn't answer. What Bea said was true. Angel was ashamed. She was too weak to hurt Bea. Not physically weak, but mentally.

Bea smiled, knowing she had won. Angel glared back at her.

Mr. Chase started teaching class, and for the first five minutes, there were so many thoughts about her that Angel had to block her mind, causing her headache to get even worse.

I feel bad for her.

Bea shouldn't treat her like that.

She's still a mutant.

She's definitely a charity case.

A freak. An experiment.

Though a small amount of the thoughts had good intentions, Angel was still being tortured in her mind. Some people cared about what others thought of them, but at least they never had to actually know. Angel was forced to know what others thought of her, whether she liked it or not.

Kade sighed. Why did Lincoln High School have to be so big? He wandered around the hallways, looking for his class.

Kade hoped that he could talk to Angel soon. Bea had been practically dragging him away from her, but all he really wanted was to talk to Angel. Angel was different. Interesting. A puzzle he wanted to solve. He couldn't seem to forget how she looked when he left her at lunch. Her bright blue eyes showed that she was hurt, but she seemed to accept it.

He didn't like how Angel thought it was okay for her to feel hurt.

Kade had heard enough rumors about Angel, to know who she was. She was part of the Flock. A hero, to his eyes. Yet Angel didn't seem to think she was one. She walked the hallways with her head down, avoiding everyone's gaze. He was curious why she always seemed to have a look of pain across her face, how her fists seem to clench and unclench as she walked.

Also, Angel didn't seem to know she was beautiful. You could see it every time she fidgeted with her hair, or played with the hem of her shirt. She was insecure. While Bea seemed to use her beauty like a gun, Angel didn't seem to know she was pretty dangerous herself.

Kade finally made it to his history class. He checked his watch. Ten minutes late. Oh well, he could just use the "I'm new and I got lost" excuse.

Angel was just about to doze off, when someone banged at the door. Her head jerked up, and she was suddenly wide awake and alert. Then, realizing she was in no danger, rested her head back on her desk to go to sleep. She had already read the next five chapters of her history textbook last night, and did all the worksheets. Of course, Angel didn't share any of this information to her classmates. She didn't want to add "nerd" to the list of names people could call her.

Mr. Chase, obviously annoyed someone interrupted his lecture, went and opened the door.

"Mr. Waters. You're quite late."

Angel didn't move her head to see who it was. She really didn't care who this Mr. Waters person was. Probably some guy who didn't give a crap about school.

"Sorry. I got lost. Lincoln is a lot larger than my old school."

Angel's head shot up.

There, standing at the front of the room, was Kade. He smiled at her, his topaz eyes glimmering with interest.

"Don't worry about it. You are new, after all." Mr. Chase said, with a reassuring smile. "Class, this is Kaden Waters. He'll be in this class now, after a little glitch with his schedule."

"You can call me Kade." He said, giving the class a little wave. His gaze however, never left Angel's.

"Well, take any empty seat, Kade." Mr. Chase said, then returned to his lecture.

Angel sighed. The only seats left were the one right in front of her, or the one right next to Bea's. Angel was pretty certain he would chose Bea over her. Not that it mattered, of course. She propped her head back on her desk, and closed her eyes. Her headache was becoming extremely horrible, and Angel reluctantly unblocked her mind.

She was extremely surprised to hear Kade's thoughts in front of her.

"You don't seem like the type to fall asleep during class." Kade said, though Angel already knew he was going to say that.

"I'm not." She said, slowly lifting her head. She stifled a gasp, as she saw Kade's golden eyes right in front of her. He had turned around in his desk, and his face was quite close to hers.

Angel felt her cheeks flush, and she quickly sat back.

She looks cute when she blushes. She heard Kade think, which made her blush even more.

"So why are you?" He asked, cocking an eyebrow.

Angel hesitated. Should she really tell him about her overachievements?

"Ms. Martinez, and Mr. Waters. Would you like to say something to the class?" Mr. Chase asked.

Angel quickly shook her head, while Kade said, "No, sir."

Mr. Chase shook his head, but he had a small smile on his face. "Very well. Cindy, would you pass out these worksheets?"

As all the students started working on the assignment, Angel just propped her head against the desk.

"You don't look Hispanic." Kade said, as he turned around yet again.

"I'm not. My… foster mother is." Angel said. The state had said the Flock needed a last name. Though Max and Fang had decided to keep Ride, the rest of the Flock chose to take Dr. Martinez's last name.

"Oh. I guess you don't really have a last name, being part of the Flock and all." Kade said.

Angel knew that wasn't what he wanted to say. He had thought, "Because you were donated to the School by your unknown parents."

Angel's heart sunk. So he did know who she was. Then why was he not censoring his thoughts? Or freaked out by her… mutations?

"Yeah." Angel said back. Her head was still propped up against the desk.

"Why aren't you doing the assignment? I kinda thought you were the type of girl that cared about grades." He said. Wow. He asked a lot of questions.

"I already did it." Angel answered, finally lifting her head off the desk. "I also read the next five chapters. Did the worksheets for them too."

Kade's eyes rose in amusement. "Wow."

So she's kind of an overachiever. He thought.

Angel sighed. "Yeah, I'm an overachiever. And a perfectionist. Get over yourself."

Kade looked surprised. "I never said you were."

Did she read my mind or something? He thought.

Angel looked at him strangely. "You don't know?"

"Don't know what?" He asked.

Angel hesitated. If he didn't know about her powers, maybe she could finally have someone who would treat her normal. Kat and Gio were amazing, but sometimes they got uncomfortable with her powers.

"She's a freak, Kade. She can read minds." Bea said, busting into Angel and Kade's conversation. All hopes of having someone treat Angel normal went down the drain.

Kade's face paled. "What?"

Angel sighed. There was no point in lying now. "I can read minds. I can control minds. I can breathe underwater. Shape shift. I have wings, but I think you know about that one."

Kade's eyes were as wide as saucers. What the crap?

Angel sighed again. "You're freaked out. Of course you are, everyone is."

The bell rung, and Angel stood up. She glared at Bea, who just smiled innocently. "You mind your own business, bitch. Stay out of my conversations, head, and life. If you don't you'll be sorry." Angel growled.

Fear flickered in Bea's eyes, before she quickly regained her composure. "Whatever, mutant."

Angel quickly walked out of class, never looking back.

Kade was just like the rest of them. For some reason, that made Angel's stomach clench.

"What?" Angel said, shocked. "You and Fang are getting married?"

Max nodded, a small smile on her face, and Nudge, Ella, and Angel started to squeal.

"Oh my, gosh!" Nudge exclaimed. "Where's the ring? Is it big? Fang, you've better gotten Max a worthy ring, you cheap man!"

Fang rolled his eyes. "It's worthy, Nudge. I'm not that cheap."

"Yes you are, Fang." Max said, as she held up her hand to show the ring. It was simple, with a silver ring and diamond jewel.

This caused more squealing for the girls.

Iggy sighed, and wrapped his arm around Ella's shoulders. How he could distinguish her squeals from the others was unknown. "Ella, honey. Calm down. It's just a ring."

Ella gave Iggy a look. "Our sister is getting married!"

"Well, it's not that big of a surprise. It was going to happen sooner or later." Iggy stated. "And she's like a sister to me. She's not my actual sister."

Ella rolled her eyes. "You know what I meant, Iggy."

"Can we eat now?" Gazzy asked.

This caused a few laughs from the others, as they all gathered around the dinner table. Plates of food were stocked on the table, leaving almost no space to eat. There were also extras in the fridge. Dr. M had made a feast, knowing how much the Flock ate.

"You still making bombs, Gazzy?" Iggy asked, as they all slid into their seats.

Dr. Martinez clicked her tongue. "He has exploded things in my backyard so much the grass is practically black."

Gazzy grinned sheepishly as the others laughed.

"He also has a new partner in crime, Iggy." Angel said.

Iggy mocked hurt. "What? You're replacing me?"

"Yeah, with a girl too." Angel said, and smiled innocently when Gazzy gave her a glare. If there's anything about Angel that hadn't changed, it was her ability to look angelic and innocent.

"Oooh." Nudge teased. "A girl."

Gazzy's face turned a crimson color.

"What's her name, Gazzy?" Fang asked, a smirk on his face.

"Alex." Angel chirped. "Short for Alexandria. Quite pretty. She's got red hair, Fang."

Max scowled, and Fang raised his eyes in amusement.

"Red hair, huh." He said.

"Shut up, Fang. You're engaged." Max snapped, and the others couldn't help but laugh.

"Jealous, Max?" Fang asked, a smirk on his face.

Max shook her head, and changed the subject. "My baby has a girlfriend. When did you guys get so old?"

"I'm eighteen, Max. I'm going to college. Get over yourself. And she's not my girlfriend!" Gazzy exclaimed.

"Denial." Iggy said, a devious smirk on his face. "But you did pretty well, my boy. Pretty, red hair, and likes bombs. Well done."

Ella punched Iggy in the shoulder, but he just laughed.

"Oh, don't worry my darling. You're still my number one." Iggy said with a grin.

Ella rolled her eyes, but she was smiling. As Angel read her thoughts, she could tell Ella was glowing in the inside.

"How about you, Angel?" Nudge asked. "You got a love life?"

Gazzy scoffed. "Please. The only guy she hangs out with is gay."

"Gio is very nice!" Angel exclaimed. "And I hang out with other guys!"

"Oh yeah? Who?" Gazzy asked, a smirk on his face.

Angel huffed, and shoved some mashed potatoes in her mouth.

Gazzy and Iggy snickered, while Max rolled her eyes.

"Don't date anyone yet, Angel. Enjoy your freedom." Max said.

Dr. Martinez cocked an eyebrow. "You and Fang started dating when you guys were, what? Fourteen years old?"

Max grinned. "So? Do you know how many opportunities I missed because I was with him?" Max jerked a thumb at Fang.

Fang rolled his eyes. "Please. Like you would date another guy."

"I would!" Max exclaimed.

Nudge laughed. "Sorry, but I have to agree with Fang. You would beat any boy to a pulp if he started hitting on you."

Max rolled her eyes. "Well Fang's the one that has actually done that."

Nudge looked at Fang, her mouth in the shape of an O. "You didn't."

Fang blushed, picking at his food, while Max grinned.

"He did. At a restaurant. It was hilarious."

"Okay, so maybe I overreacted." Fang admitted.

"You didn't go full out, did you?" Angel asked, knowing that if Fang did, there would've been serious injuries.

Fang scoffed. "No. I'm not that stupid."

"I have to disagree." Iggy remarked, and everyone laughed.

After they had finished dinner, the Flock decided to go out for a fly. Ella had to drive back upstate, because she had school tomorrow. Everyone in the Flock had stayed in Arizona. Though some members did go to an out of state college, they usually just moved back to settle down. It was the Flock's home.

Angel sighed, as she felt the wind ruffle her wing's feathers. She always felt a lot better when she was with the Flock. It was so nice to be with people who weren't scared of her at all.

The Flock were flying without any formation whatsoever. They all just wanted to fly. They had spent a long time talking during dinner, catching up on everyone's lives. It had been a couple months since the Flock had a full reunion. Max and Fang visited the most, however. They only lived about thirty minutes away. Iggy lived the next town over, but he still visited often. Nudge and Ella were still in college, too focused on other things to visit.

Angel didn't mind. As long as they had reunions like these once in a while, she'd be fine.

"How's college?" Angel asked Nudge, dipping her wings slightly to fly next to her. Nudge was 19, and was on her first year of attending Arizona State University. She was majoring in computer science.

Nudge's face lit up, her mocha eyes shining. "Great! Though most guys majoring for computer science are nerds, they're very cute. Like this one guy named Dan…"

Nudge rambled on, and Angel couldn't help but smile. Out of all of the Flock, Nudge changed the least.

Angel laid in bed, restless. She couldn't bring herself to sleep. The Flock had left quite a while ago, and Angel was pretty sure Dr. Martinez was asleep. She could hear Gazzy talking softly in the next room, probably skyping Alex.

How was it that her stinky, pyromaniac brother was more social then Angel was?

Though Gazzy did get made fun of sometimes, he was never constantly tortured like Angel. The only person who bullied Angel directly was Bea, and her posse of followers. The other students were too, they just didn't realize Angel could hear every bad thing they thought about her. In ways, Angel's mind reading was a gift and a curse.

Still not being able to sleep, Angel sighed and turned on her lights. She rummaged around in her backpack, and pulled out her textbooks. Might as well get a head start on homework.

Tadaaa.

So, yeah. Flock fluff. Fax fluff. Kade/Angel fluff.

I hoped you guys liked this chapter. Please review!

~awkotaco14