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Me: Gazzy… When did you get here?

Gazzy: I found the key…

Me: Gazzy!

Gazzy: This crazy lady doesn't own Maximum Ride! If she did, she wouldn't be chasing me around her house in anger. *ducks from flying Plusle and Minun doll*

Chapter Two: Meet the Flock

Fang's P.o.v.~

"Fang! Gazzy took Total's collar and used it for his new bomb!" Angel screamed from the staircase. I sighed where I sat, staring at the muted T.V. with amusement. I can't believe they were at it again.

"Angel... Total doesn't really need a collar..." I said, standing up and stretching out my midnight wings. Yeah, I have wings.

"But you told Gazzy not to do it again! He even promised!" She complained, tugging at her blonde, curly locks of hair. I silently made my way up the stairs and crouched down to her level.

"Angel, sweetie... I'm sorry he did that. Why don't we go talk to him. You are both growing up. Soon you won't even need my help getting him to apologize." I whispered with a smirk. She giggled before grabbing my hand and dragged me to Gazzy's room.

'Thank you, Fang. For helping me out,' Angel said through mind connection.

'You're welcome, Angel, but I think I already told you stay out of my head.'

"Sorry, Fang." She whispered before barging into Gazzy's room. He sat on the floor in shock with Iggy, Ratchet, and Holden surrounding a tiny object held together by a dog collar.

I forgot to mention... When we couldn't find Max during the battle, we lost her and couldn't find her. It was as if she was off the radar for good... As if she was dead. The Flock wanted to break apart, leave and disappear forever from each other. I, being the supposedly emo one, told everyone they were being crazy and that we should stick together for everyone's sake. We soon collected a few new members to our family.

Holden is our wonderful starfish brother. He's been shot 15 times and survived every single shot because of his mutant regeneration. He's technically a human starfish hence the nickname 'Starfish.'

Then, we have Ratchet. He has sensitive hearing like Iggy, but he also has sensitive eyesight. The white costs made it to were he could see up to great distances and hear the smallest things like water drops and wind. We can normally find him with headphones cracked up to the max and sunglasses slid over his pale features.

Next, we have Star who had extreme speed. She can run faster then a jet plane through the air, except she is grounded. This is why we steer clear of making bets with her. They end up being races that we can't beat.

Finally we have Kate. She has super strength like Hulk... Except she's not Hulk or even looks like him. She can easily lift a truck with her bare hands and chuck it across a football field if she feels like it. We tend to avoid her spine-crushing hugs.

Back to the present time...

Gazzy looked up sheepishly to my stare. Ratchet and Holden looked slightly ashamed as they stood up and backed up against the wall. Iggy only coughed before standing up shakily and moved to the sound of Ratchet's deep breaths.

"Gazzy," I muttered, "is that Total's collar?"

"Maybe," he murmured sadly, standing up. He was almost to my shoulders in height now.

"Gazzy. You promised Angel, correct?" I asked, tapping his forehead lightly. I remembered how it was Max who usually helped out Angel, and dealt with Gazzy and Igg's problems. If only she was here now...

"Yes sir." he muttered, lowering his head.

"Gazzy. Angel's not mad. She's just disappointed that you broke your promise." I explained patting his ruffled, blonde hair affectionately. He nodded before turning to Angel.

"Sorry sis."

"It's okay. I was just thinking that everyone could go on a walk with me."

"Angel, that's not a bad idea," Iggy exclaimed, clapping his hands together. "How about you round up the girls and grab Total. We'll meet you all in 10 minutes at the front door."

"Okay!" She said happily, running out of the open doorway towards the girls side of the house. I turned to Iggy with what probably looked like a shocked expression.

"Don't look at me like that, Fang. We need to get out sooner or later... Max would probably yell at us if she were here," he admitted sadly. I nodded before adding.

"I'm nodding, Iggy." He laughed before nodding himself and left the room to change out of his soot covered cloths.

"Alright Gazzy, Ratchet, and you Holden. Go get cleaned up, and meet me at the front door in 10." I ordered, walking out the bedroom door.

I made my way out the door and down the stairs thinking again.

'Would Max be happy if we found her? Would she settle down in this house like the rest of did?'

-20 minutes later-

We finally reached the park with Nudge ranting on and on about how pretty and fun this trip to the park would be. Gazzy, Angel, and Holden were ahead of us, running along side Total who hollered with happiness. The only reason nobody looked at us and our talking dog funny was because no one was here... That was strange.

"Iggy... Usually this park is bustling with people and children. Where is everyone?" I questioned him. He shrugged before stopping. Star and Kate looked at him suddenly with worry. Gazzy, Angel, and Holden stopped playing around with Total and stared at Ig, walking towards him with Total hot on their heels. Ratchet grabbed my shoulder and gave me a strange look. Nudge even stopped her rambling and looked at me for answers.

"Something's flapping their wings... And walking at the same time... It's so weird." Iggy whispered, reaching out and pointing at the woods. We all stopped and stared. A figure appeared, limping forward with wings expanding in an awkward angle. It looked like a wolf.

"Oh my god," Ratchet whispered, gripping my shoulder tightly. I nodded before the creature emerged from the woods.

It was a wolf with honey and brown fur. It was larger than a normal wolf though. Blood ran down its jaw and left, hind leg as it limped towards us. From its back, tan wings with white tips expanded out awkwardly. It let out a strangled whimper before spotting us across the park.

"Angel," I whispered, "read its mind."

"Fang," she almost screamed, "it knows all of our names."

"What is it?" I questioned out loud. We could only stare in shock as it stared at us with soft brown eyes. Familiar brown eyes.

"Ratchet."

"Yes, Fang..."

"You were right. Oh my god... What did they do to you?"

The creature gave me a pained look before collapsing in a heap, wings bent to cover its shaking form.

A.N:

Please don't kill me! I've used so many cliffies at this point. I really need to give you guys a break ;)

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