A/N: Hey guys, I have only, like, one review for this story but I will press onwards for this story sounds good and I have a good feeling about it! So here is another chapter for my lone reviewer, hope you like it!

~DINO~

Disclaimer: I don't own Maximum Ride but I do own my characters and the idea.

Chapter 2

Lilia's POV

I waited tensely, daring not to make a sound while we waited in the tree. Then I heard it, the howl that told us it was set.

"Let's go." Jet said, putting his arms around my waist.

"Give him a minute to get out." I replied.

"Lilia? Guys it's time to come inside!" I froze as Jeb's voice called up to us.

"Go Lilia! I'm here!" I heard Ari call.

I nodded and Jet pushed off the branch, carrying us both up with a beat of his powerful wings.

"What? What are you doing?!" Jeb cried from below us.

"We're leaving!" I called back.

"Ari what did you do?" Jeb growled, turning to his son.

"I did the right thing." Ari replied simply before jumping into the sky above his father's confused form.

The others were right behind us, their wings stretched to catch the lack of breeze. An alarm sounded and I looked down worriedly. Erasers were pouring out of the building, looking like a swarm of angry ants.

"Let's go gang!" I ordered and we broke through the once electrified net.

"The timer is set. They won't be able to follow." Ari said to me, looking back.

Erasers were flying up, noticing the turned off fence, and following us. Just as the first few reached the net it buzzed with electricity. I winced as they smacked right into it, having felt that same jolt run through me before. We didn't look back anymore and just flew on.

"Want me to carry her?" Ari asked over the wind.

"No I'm alright for awhile longer." Jet replied automatically.

Catching my breath was harder up in the air for I'm not part bird like the others. Jet had to carry me cause of the whole being part cat and not bird thing. I took in another deep breath and shivered, realizing we had to stop soon or I would either freeze or pass out.

"Let's stop guys." Ari suggested, knowing how this was difficult for me.

The sun was setting swiftly behind the mountains and darkness would be upon us soon.

"How about over there?" Tommy asked, pointing to a large house sitting quietly and undisturbed.

"Sure. It doesn't look like anyone has been there in awhile." Jet replied, eyeing it carefully.

"I'm not sure we should stop there." Ari said, looking uncomfortable.

"Why not?" I asked in confusion.

"That's where…well… never mind it'll be fine." Ari replied but still looked uncomfortable.

Jet swooped down, everyone following him automatically. We landed carefully in as small strawberry patch near the house and looked around cautiously. It sure seemed empty. The sun sank before we dared move any. My eyes adjusted to the darkness with ease. Tina took off her blindfold, her owl eyes shining as they caught the last of the light.

"There is no movement." I said and Tina nodded her confirmation.

We crept slowly towards the door, all senses on alert. I opened the door cautiously, listening for anything that would hint at a possible alarm system. Me and Tina crept in, our eyes being the best for the job. The house was pretty big and looked as though it were left in a hurry yet left exactly the same. I opened my mouth and tasted the air, strange scents hitting my Jacobson's Organ. The people who had once lived here smelled similar to that of my family; human yet with a hint of bird. Is that why Ari didn't want to come here? Could this be the place where they lived?

Lights came on suddenly and I hissed in pain, covering my eyes quickly. Tina let out a squeak and I knew she was quickly putting on her blindfold.

"I'm sorry. I told them to wait." Jet said, pulling me to him to shield me with his shadow.

I opened my eyes slowly, letting them adjust to the bright glow.

"It's alright. Tina you okay?" I replied, peeking at Tina who just put her thumbs up.

"This place is big!" Sicily exclaimed, looking around.

"And still totally loaded with food!" Tommy said cheerfully, opening a cabinet.

I looked over at Ari who was standing awkwardly in the doorway, glancing around the big room.

"It's alright Ari, the place is empty." I told him, stepping out of Jet's embrace.

"I know." Ari murmured sadly.

He walked in slowly, glancing at his surroundings warily. He stopped by a small table and lightly touched a picture frame there. I walked over to him and looked at the picture. It was a picture of six kids laughing and throwing mud at each other. But that wasn't what caught and held my attention. They had wings. Every single one of them had wings.

"Who are you? And what are you doing in my house?" A voice said threateningly.

I spun around, caught off guard, Ari stepping halfway in front of me protectively.

As I looked at the girl standing in the entrance with five others behind her in fighting stances, my jaw dropped open.

"Maximum Ride?"

A/N: I hope you liked this chapter! I had some fun with it but it's nothing compared to what is coming up next! HA! Now you really want to know don't you? You have to review to get it though! So yeah… review…thanks!

~DINO~