A/N: Welcome back! This is the second chapter of my first fan-fic just as last time, review what you think of it and how you think I did. We are taking off from after the chaos of nevermore, Max and the gang enter the cave to try and calm everybody down and then a mysterious person steps up to challenge Max for her spot as leader!

Chapter 2

Tension had risen when the person had challenged Max. Max flinched at the challenge and was noticed by the crowd. Careful Max. Everything right now counts, this is the new world and anything can happen. Ah lovely, a lecture from the Voice. "Well, how about a little help then?" Max thought frustrated. And of course, no reply. Great, good old voice.

"Well? I, Tia would like to recieve what you think is yours, but is truly not yours for the taking, I suggest we let the people choose!" The character now known as Tia announced.

This caused a large roar from the crowd. They were clearly on her side.

"Max... this isnt going quite well." Fang whispered

"Really? What makes you say that..." Max bit back.

"Alright then! I say that we, the people, choose the leader! Max the so-called perfect specimen, or me, Tia! The true leader for the new world! Choose now, me or max." Tia challenged

It was clear their answer, most of the crowd anyway. The flock, remaining loyal to Max.

"Come on! What are you guys doing? Youve never even seen this Tia girl before or even know if she is any good! Max, on the other hand, has had lots of experience! Max is a true leader, ever since she escaped when 8 and took care of her flock till 14! She led them, and well at that! While their was a few ups and downs it all worked out and here we are, safe away from all the evil people and the white-coats! Just think for a moment, think just about who you really want to choose." Dylan announced, the words were pretty effective and not just because of his special voice.

The crowds cheering died out... They all stood there, blank looks on their faces, stunned by the words Dylan spoke.

"W-what... pah... I dont have the time for this... You WILL regret this.. Maximum"

Within a flash, Tia had lashed out at Max and... spread her wings slapping her in the face with them instantly causing Max to scream out in pain. Though Tia wasnt the only one with speed, Max slashed back narrowly missing Tia from a almost fatal blow. Nearly everybody stared in shock, but Fang reacted first and ran straight at Tia rage filling inside him, who would dare attempt to harm Max here, if anybody even tried, they would not live to see the next day.

"How DARE you come here and try to mess with us. Cant you just stay here in peace? Im sorry, but now you will have to perish." Fang said

This had no effect on Tia, only making her laugh at the comment.

"Alright then, if you say so." Tia said calmly. She then took off, fleeing from the cave and delivering a strong kick straight to Fangs chest winding him and doing a bit of notable damage to him.

"FANG!" Max screamed in horror.

"Max, this isnt over, I will return and I will finish you and everybody else that thinks that they can defy me. Foolish Gen 77 kids, thinking so highly of them, but me, I am the pinnacle of the white-coats experiments, even better then you and your foolish little flock, I am gen 78, the final and most powerful generation created." Tia said

Stunned at this Max just stared as Tia flew off into the sky.

"Yo Max... if you want.. I could easily blow her out of the sky?" Gazzy whispered enthusiastically.

"No gaz, too risky... One screwup and this whole place can be blown sky-high..." Max responded.

Nice job Max, but beware this is nowhere near the end of her. She has intentions Max, horrible, evil intetnions for this new world. We arent quite safe just yet. Oh, and shes not the only one.

The only one?! There was more traitors? Not exactly traitors, they will do as you say, follow you. But be careful, mind your steps and stay safe at all times. Lovely, im living on a paradise island surrounded by people whom I must lead but apparently cant have 100% trust in...

"OK... that was un-expected but we cant let it get to our heads. She probably just had a problem or a bad history or something and well... we can hope thats the last we will see of her. I plan to lead us all to a better world. One not full of evil and creepy millionaires. We will start off by re-building the treehouse upstairs and repairing all damage caused by... the heat wave?" Max said firm

She looked over to Fang and Dylan

"You two, get them organized and set up, show them the basics and split into two groups, split the treehouse into two divisions." Max told them

"Ok does anybody know anything about Farming?" Max asked

Several hands shot up and one in particular caught her eye, a familiar face. Kate.

"Kate?! You come here after betraying me?" Fang spat at her

"Please listen, I only did what I had to do to survive... and I just felt so bad about it... But now were safe and we can all survive togheter, so I would like to take this as a chance to redeem myself and to take lead in farming, after all, a vegetarian knows quite a bit." Kate said

"She's right Max." spoke up for the first time in awhile "She knows quite a bit about vegetables alike, and we have a bit of a farm already running so all we need is Kate and a few workers to help develop it further and to keep it going."

Max looked a bit annoyed but then just accepted this.

"Ok then, Kate, take a group of people and they will be assigned to help you with the farm when you need them."

Max sighed, this would be alot of work...

And thats it! The second chapter finished, and like I promised, at least double the size of the first chapter. Coming up in the next chapter, we see just how well all theese people co-operate togheter in the new paradise! As usual, review and tell me how you thought ive done so far! Keep in mind its my first fan-fiction!