Velocity Chapter 2: Blake Grey, a maximum ride fanfic

A/N So I spent my entire vacation working on this chapter… I made it a little long and I am pretty proud of this. I even did research for this chapter… I custom made Fang's car(:

Fang: I want that car and she won't buy it for me.

Me: It's expensive!

Iggy: You shouldn't get your hopes up.

Me: Max and Fang are seriously OOC in this chapter…

Disclaimer: I own nothing! Not the songs, not Maximum Ride, not even the cars I mention.

Max P.O.V.

I stood next to the bar, Ella on my right, Scarlett on my left. "I can't believe they thought we were a guy band!" Nudge whined from a few seats away.

"It's whatever. I'm positive that they like us" I muttered, thinking they couldn't hear me; they could.

"Please! Did you see their faces? They were stunned that an all girl band can sound that amazing, plus they totally think Max is hot… I mean… BONUS!" Scarlett announced. I turned to look at her, but in truth it was more of a glare than a look.

The club was bouncing with the music blasting from the stereo. At that exact moment the song Shots began blasting out of the speakers. "Max! Let's dance!" Ella shouted over to me from the edge of the dance floor.

"How about we give the guys a show" I suggested as I stood from my seat. The girls and I headed to the dance floor to join everyone else that was acting crazy.

Suddenly I had this overwhelming feeling that someone was watching us. Surely enough when I looked through the club my eyes landed on Ari's table. Sitting there was the band known as the Shadows. I've gone to school with them my entire life. There was Fang Grey, the dark and mysterious one that is also incredibly hot with his dark eyes and dark hair…. Keegan Everwood, the slightly perverted baseball jock, Iggy Griffiths, the sweetheart who disguises it by making perverted jokes and has the most adorable little sister ever, and Aaron Dasher, the one who cant stick to one girl for more than a week.

Smiling to myself I put on my best 'come hither' look and motioned for them to join us. Ari put his head in his hands and the guys smiled but didn't make a move to get up.

The first verse of the song pounded throughout the entire club, almost shaking the floor.

[Shots: LMFAO ft. Lil John]

When I walk in the club
All eyes on me
I'm with the party rock crew
All drinks are free
We like Ciroc
We love Patron
We came to party rock
Everybody its on

Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots!

EVERYBODY!

Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots!

My hips swayed to the music and my hands went into the air, I was having the time of my life. The song continued for a good four minutes, and every time I would look over at the four guys, they were always staring, mouths agape.

Tonight we were going to show the guys that we love our music but at the same time, we know how to have fun.

When the song ended Ella and I started laughing as Scarlett and Amber told us how I had every guy's attention in the club. Thinking to how I was just dancing I must've looked freaking crazy and partially slut-ish… oops.

Charlotte and Courtney, the announcers and some of my best friends, ran over to my yelling my name, over and over. Courtney got to me first. Although she was smart wearing her Nikes. Charlotte was right there, by Courtney's side, in a matter of seconds. Courtney and Charlotte are twins and have been with us since we were in diapers.

"Do you think Velocity could play another song? Please?" They begged in unison. When they saw that I was thinking of saying no they brought out the secret weapon; bambi eyes.

Shit.

"Fine!"

They squealed, yes squealed, and ran to the stage. "Alright we have a little surprise for ya'll! Everyone's favorite band is going to play one more song for us tonight.

Ella and I were the first one of the stages. Ella jumped behind her drums, pulling out her 'special drumsticks' as I got behind my microphone. Nudge grabbed her bass as Scarlett picked up her bright red electric guitar. Amber was the last one on the stage and she slipped behind the keyboard, silently.

"Hello again" I smiled into the mic and caught Ari's eyes. He nodded from across the room, I guess he's let his precious band wonder a little too long.

"Alright everyone we're going to play a song that's one of my favorites. Its called the Best Damn Thing!"

[The Best Damn Thing: Avril Lavigne]

I stood at the front of the stage and looked into the crowd, trying to find a person I could sing to, like I normally do.

Let me hear you say hey hey hey(hey hey hey)
Alright
Now let me hear you say hey hey ho(hey hey ho)

I hate it when a guy doesn't get thedoor
even though I told him yesterday and the day before
I hate it when a guy doesn't get the tab
And I have to pull mymoneyout and that looks bad

My eyes locked on Fang. He was watching us with a lot of intensity…

Where are the hopes, where are the dreams
My Cinderella story scene
When do you think they'll finally see

I switched my gaze over at Keegan and he bit his lip, or at least that's how it looked under to darkened club lights.

That you're not, not, not gonna get any better
You won't, won't, won't you won't get rid of me never
Like it or not, even though she's a lot like me
We're not the same
And yeah, yeah, yeah I'm a lot to handle
You don't know trouble, I'm a hell of a scandal
Me, I'm a scene, I'm a drama queen
I'm the best damn thing that your eyes have ever seen

Alright, alright
Yeah

I hate it when a guy doesn't understand
Why a certain time of month I don't wanna hold his hand
I hate it when they go out, and we stay in
And they come home smelling like their ex girlfriends

I found my hopes, I found my dreams
My Cinderella story scene
Now everybody's gonna see

While I sang I would swing my hips, throw my arms in the air, and make it as believable as I could. It was then that I got the idea to jump off the stage and walk through the crowd. I jumped down and sang to the first guy I reached.

He had a drink in his hand but it slipped and crashed to the floor as I lay my hand on his shoulder… Time to move on to another guy.

Give me an A (always give me what I want)
Give me a V (be very very good to me)
R (are you gonna treat me right)
I (I can put up a fight)
Give me an L (let me hear you scream loud)

One, two, three, four

I kept making my way around the club, making guys melt, smile, flirt, and try to make a move. Just gotta keep moving.

Where are the hopes, where are the dreams
My Cinderella story scene
When do you think they'll finally see

Now I was almost by the table and decided I might as well have some fun with these guys. I smiled at Aaron as I plopped into his lap.

Let me hear you say hey hey hey(Hey hey hey)
Alright
Now let me hear you say hey hey ho(hey hey ho)

Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey

I finished off the song sitting in Aaron's lap, singing to him and everyone at that table… The guys were a little more than stunned.

I'm the best damn thing that your eyes have ever seen!

I hopped Aaron's lap and jogged up the stage, weaving in and out of the screaming crowd. I placed the mic on the stand and saw an extremely confident smile on Aaron's face, a scowl coming from Keegan and Iggy, and Fang kept his gaze on me.

"Alright, that's all for tonight. Don't forget we'll be here again tomorrow night but it wont be to sing, sorry darlings." I announced with a wink before getting off the stage. Courtney was about to walk onto the stage but I quickly stopped her and whispered in her ear "The Shadows are here and they don't know we're Velocity."

Laughing to herself she told Charlotte. I knew they'd get a kick out of the expressions just as much as the girls and I would. I made my way through the tables until I was right in front of Ari. Ella was behind me in seconds. "What'd you think?" we asked in unison.

The rest of the girls were at the bar getting drinks.

"You girls were amazing." He stated, smiling in approval.

"Okay everyone! Please give it up for Velocity!" The crowd went crazy while the guys looked around the club for a group of guys heading for the stage… No one was going up. "Girls! Get up here and let your fans praise you!"

Ella and I linked arms before skipping back through the club and up on stage. Scarlett, Amber, and Nudge soon joined us. I looked over to see Ari smiling smugly while The Shadows looked like complete idiots. Their eyes were wide and their jaws dropped. Completely and utterly stunned. Just the way I like them. With a wink and little wave over to them, even under the club lights you could see the red blush creep onto their cheeks.

Fang P.O.V.

Gulp. Of course they had to be Velocity… Damn.

"The wonderful lead singer, Maximum Ride!"

Maximum Ride? The things Iggy could say using that name.

"Drummer, Ella Ride!" Sisters, I knew it.

"Keyboardist, Amber Mercedes!" … "Bass, Nudge Martinez!"

Why do these names sound somewhat familiar, yet they look like no one I know?

"And guitar, Scarlett Zinger!"

*light bulb goes off* Ah… Of course, it's the so called bad girls of Kentwood. Yet, the look nothing like how they do at school?

"Damn, and we get to work with them?" Keegan whisper yelled to Aaron across the table. "Wait… Aren't those the quote, Bad Girls of Kentwood, unquote?" Keegan asked, recognizing the names.

The band and I go to a highschool called Kentwood High. Iggy, Aaron, Keegan, and I are the most popular guys in school. Seeing as I'm basketball captain, Iggy football, Aaron soccer, and Keegan baseball.

The girls all had this smirk playing on their lips as they were introduced. Max scanned the club and finally her eyes rested on our table, meeting mine.

"I never knew they were so hot!" Iggy smiled. I broke eye contact to look over at him and hide a chuckle. None the less, I nodded in agreement.

When they got off of the stage they headed straight for the double doors leading to the parking lot. I didn't take my eyes off the door until they closed behind the girls. After turning me attention to Iggy as he went on and on about how hot Velocity was, the door opened and Max strode over to the table. Walking towards the table she kept her eyes level with Ari who was holding out a pair of keys. Max knelt down in front of us quickly. I felt something on my but it was gone in an instant. Max popped back up with a black bag, covered in buttons, and snatched the keys out of Ari's hands. "See you tomorrow boys" Max winked, turning on her heels, hips swaying, and walking back out into the parking lot.

Ari then stood and said goodbye, leaving me and the guys to contemplate over what had just happened.

The music in the club was as loud as ever but I somehow managed to block it out along with the guys, although I did catch little snippets of their conversation here and there. [These are actually normal teenage guy conversations, or so my 18 year old brother tells me.]

"Damn, she wants me"

"Ha you? She sat on my lap!"

"You're both wrong. In the end, it'll be me."

I tuned out once again and thought of tomorrow.

-Next Day-

I stepped out of my black 2011 Lexus LFA as a silver 2011 Ducati 848 Evo pulled into the studio parking lot. A girl in ripped dark wash skinny jeans, a silver and grey tank top, black leather jacket that just barely grazed above her stomach, and silver leopard print heels to match her shirt, stepped off of the bike. Taking off her helmet, blonde hair fell, cascading down her shoulders. It was Max. She grabbed the keys out of the ignition and slung the same black bag she had the other night at the club over her shoulder. Setting the helmet down on the seat she looked over in my direction, but quickly turned away and headed into the studio…

That was a little odd… I thought to myself as I closer the door to my car, locking it. Keegan's navy blue 2007 Jaguar pulled into the parking lot.

He pulled into the spot next to mine and quickly got out. "Yo, ready to stare at hot chicks?"

Chuckling we headed into the studio. The receptionist at the desk looked up and smiled to us. She couldn't have been older than 23. She bit her lip and pushed her hair off to the side. Her eyes were a bright blue that were happily looking Keegan and I up and down.

"We need to see Ari Ride."

"Conference Room 3, it's on your left" the girl said licking her lips. I took a piece of paper and pen off her desk, quickly writing down my number. I put the slip of paper on her desk and smiled as Keegan and I headed to Conference Room 3.

When Keegan and I got to the conference room everyone was already seated and ready to start the meeting.

Ari stood as we took our seats. Tucker, our somewhat band manager, was sitting next to where Ari was standing.

"Okay everyone. You should already know each other but just in case you forgot we'll do introductions."

Ari motioned towards the girls and went down the line. They all wore the same bored expression as if they had done this a million times before.

"Amber Mercedes keyboard, Ella Ride drums, Scarlett Zinger guitar, Nudge Martinez bass, and Maximum Ride vocals and all of the above."

I was slightly confused. "All of the above?" I questioned looking over at Max. She caught my eye and nodded.

Ari then switched his gaze over towards us and said "Keegan Everwood bass, Aaron Dasher guitar, Iggy Griffiths drums, and Fang Grey guitar and vocals."

I broke my gaze from Max as I noticed Ari taking out a stack of papers.

"We need you to sign these contracts stating that you will cooperate and work together. That includes compromising on ideas and songs."

After everything was signed we headed to the studio so Ari could play with our vocals and see where we would start the merging of the two bands.

"Alright who wants to go into the studio first?" Ari asked as he sat down in the main chair.

The girls didn't say anything, they just walked into the studio and took place behind an instrument. I caught Max mouthing something to Ari but I didn't quite catch what it was.

Ari clicked the button for the intercom and said "I want to show off Max's voice so can you girls maybe play Beautiful first?"

Max and the girls nodded and got ready to 'show off Max's voice' while the guys sat back and got ready for a show. We all knew Max could sing by their performance last night but we weren't sure how well… Now we'll find out.

[Beautiful: Christina Aguilera]

The song started off with a simple piano.

Don't look at me

Max turned away from the window for a second before looking up at us. Her eyes were shining like when you're about to cry. Her chocolate brown eyes showed pain and suffering but it was gone in an instant.

Every day is so wonderful
And suddenly it's hard to breathe
Now and then I get insecure

From all the pain, feel so ashamed

I am beautiful no matter what they say
Words can't bring me down
I am beautiful in every single way
Yes, words can't bring me down, oh no
So don't you bring me down today

Ella and Scarlett and Nudge joined in with Amber and Max. Max refused to look up from where she was holding the mic gently.

To all your friends you're delirious
So consumed in all your doom
Tryin' hard to fill the emptiness, the piece is gone
Left the puzzle undone, ain't that the way it is?

you are beautiful no matter what they say
Words can't bring you down, oh no
You are beautiful in every single way
Yes, words can't bring you down, oh no

Max looked up and you could see in her eyes that this song held so much strength and feeling that every time you hear it you can feel that energy…

So don't you bring me down today

No matter what we do
No matter what we do
(No matter what we say)
No matter what we say
(We're the song that's outta tune)
(Full of beautiful mistakes)

(And everywhere we go)
And everywhere we go
(The sun will always shine)
The sun will always, always shine!
(But tomorrow we might awake on the other side)

'Cause we are beautiful no matter what they say
Yes, words won't bring us down, oh no
We are beautiful in every single way
Yes, words can't bring us down, oh no
So don't you bring me down today

Don't you bring me down today
Don't you bring me down today

When the song ended Max looked down at her shoes, slightly embarrassed but mainly to hide something.

Ari hit a few keys and replayed what was just sang. Max's voice rang through the studio as Ari explained how much power Max had when she simply changed the pitch of her voice by the fraction of a centimeter.

"She's amazing" Iggy said, smiling at Max through the glass.

"Dude, I call Max, take one of the others" Aaron muttered to Iggy, hoping Ari couldn't hear him.

"You do know Max has a boyfriend right?" Ari mentions as he looks over the buttons on the dashboard.

They words seemed to silence us all to the point you could hear a pin drop ten miles away. Max had a boyfriend?

"Who?" I asked quietly. Even though my voice was barely audible, it still filled the recording studio.

We waited nervously for Ari to answer, the possibilities filling my mind.

"Blake Grey. He's 18 and they've been on and off for about two years."

What? "My brother?" I chocked out, not believing what I had just heard.

Blake Grey was my older brother who just happens to be graduating this year. I always knew he dated younger girls but I never knew he dated Max and for two years? Although I do remember him telling me about a girl just the other night.

-Flashback-

I was laying in bed, playing a few chords on my sleek, black acoustic guitar when Blake burst into my room.

"Fang" Blake said sitting on the end of my bed.

"What Blake?" I snapped. Blake and I don't talk unless he wants something, he wants to brag, or its just for him to piss me, or when we fight… Wait scratch that last one, when we fight we don't talk, we let our fists take care of the so called talking.

"I've got a date tonight, drop JJ off at the movies" Blake said looking around me room, eyeing the case of signed guitars.

"So your girlfriend hasn't dumped you yet?"

"Ha! That's not happening little brother. I make her happy… in more ways then one" Blake smirked.

I don't get how any girl can stand being with him.

"Whatever now get out."

-End Flashback-

I had completely zoned out but now as I came back to reality Blake strode through the door.

"Little brother?" Blake questioned. He walked to the door of the recording booth.

"Blake" the guys and I said in hard tones.

None of my friends have ever liked Blake, he was an ass to them from the start.

Blake ignored us and headed into the booth without a word.

"Blake!" The girls said in unison, and they actually sounded happy to see him. Blake then proceeded to slip his arms around Max's waist.

She smiled at him and bit her bottom lip before putting her hands on her shoulders and kissing him.

It was only a quick peck but it was enough to make me gag. I turned away from the window dividing the studio and the booth and bolted for the door. I yanked it open and slipped into the hall, followed by Iggy, Keegan, and Aaron. I knew that we were all equally disgusted by Max and Blake dating by the expression that was plastered onto their faces. I looked impassive but they knew I was thinking the exact same thing.

"What the hell?"

Max P.O.V.

I looked over at the window as the guys ran out of the studio. What the hell made them run?

I've missed you" I could feel Blake's breath tickle on my neck as he left a trail of kisses on my neck.

Blake and I have been dating on and off for about two years now. It started when I had just turned fifteen. He was at Suite Zero, the 18 and under club we always play at, when the girls and I were celebrating my 15th birthday. I was on the dance floor when he came up behind me and whispered in my ear, asking me to dance. I dance with him for a few songs then we sat at the bar and talked for awhile. We talked, kissed, and soon he was whispering in my ear "Will you be mine?" and I couldn't say no, so we became official.

But every year Blake and I end up breaking up at least three times, but usually more like six or seven times. Yet, we always get back together in the end.

"I've missed you too, baby" I whispered.

I pulled away from Blake and walked over to the studio, ready to see why the hell the guys ran out.

I walked past Ari to the door, putting my hand on the knob before I stopped dead in my tracks.

"How does my asshole of a brother get a girl like Max? I mean you should head the way he fucking talks about her! It's like all she is is his little toy! I've always felt bad for the girl but knowing its Max? I don't know if I can work with her!"

The voice on the other side of the door was Fang Grey, Blake's younger brother and one of the hottest guys in school, along with the rest of the shadows… Even I couldn't deny that.

"A lot of words man" Iggy.

"What kind of stuff?" Aaron…

"Do we wanna know?" … "Okay then lets leave it at bad things" Keegan.

Fang must've shaken his head or something. But what would Blake say about me? He always tells me he loves me and he would never… or would he?

I open the door before more questions begin to fill my mind and the guys turn to me.

"Everything okay with you guys? You ran from the studio pretty quickly" I stated in my most concerned voice I had. The shock on their faces said they didn't think I had notice.

I've always noticed them, they just don't need to know that.

So that was chapter two. I spent most of my vacation writing it and I feel pretty proud of this chapter to tell you the truth. Please review!

Iggy: She smiled a lot of the time she wrote this chapter.

Fang: She based Max's outfit on one she really wants.

Iggy: And she has no money for it. HA!

Me: SHUT IT! Even they cant ruin my mood! Wanna know why? MY DADS GETTING ME THE IPHONE 4 FOR CHRISTMAS!

Iggy: When she found out she was freaking out.

Fang: I was scared of her.

Me: SHUT UP! 26 days till Christmas.

Fang: R&R