Me: As I said in the A/N for The Secret of Zoiemae, REVIEW, PEOPLE, REVIEW!!! I know that lotsa people have been reading this story, and as of right now, I only have ONE FRICKING REVIEW!!! It makes me sad!!!!!!

Ella: You wouldn't believe how sad. You don't want to know how sad. I do. I wish I don't.

Me: Exactly!! It's not fair! Sooo many stories get sooo many reviews and I don't even have two!!

Ella: She's sorta right..I mean, wouldn't you want a review for your story?

Me: Yes, you would, because half of you beg for them!! Now, REVIEW!! Or I shall never update AGAIN!! -glares- Now, onto the chapter! -is cheery-

Ella: -backs away- I'm realizing that I may be stuck with a crazy bipolar person. Someone help.

Chapter Three

I finally knew why Max and the flock loved flying so much! It was amazing! I had never felt anything that came anywhere close to this feeling!As I had started my short journey to the house, flapping had been a chore. I had to think about what I was doing. I had never flown before, because the Whitecoats had been afraid that if I learned to fly, I could escape. Sucks for you all! I got away and I didn't even know how to fly! Idiots. They had left me outside with ten Erasers, thinking that they could keep me in the fenced area. Since I was about four, my mom had had me in martial arts classes though I wasn't allowed to tell anyone. I guess she had done that thinking that the School might come back for me too. Thank you, Mom. That training, in addition to what Jeb taught me in the School, had made me such a good fighter that I was easily able to take out five. Though before escaping, I had never let on that I was anywhere near that good at fighting. And, using the gift that the Whitecoats had given me, I could take out the other five without even coming within ten feet of them. Hopping the fence and running away from the school was no problem. When you're given super-stamina in addition to having been the star of your school's track and cross country teams, running away from a super-top-secret facility is no big. Suddenly I realized that I was near the house. Zeroing on it with my new raptor-vision I saw it, and something that surprised me. Doing a double take, I realized that my first thought had been right. Max and the flock were here! Well, that'll make things a heck of a lot easier for me. Don't even have to start trying to find them, now! As I circled and got closer, I felt a prick. But, it wasn't on my skin, it was..was..in my mind! There was this faint pricking sensation, accompanied by a fuzzy sound, in the back of my mind!! And then I remembered where I had felt this sensation before. Angel. She must be reading my mind. So I thought hard. Angel, it's me, Ella. I have to land and then I'll be right over. Don't tell anyone about me yet, okay?

Okay. Just hurry, alright? You're needed... She thought back to me.

Alright. I'll be down there, fast. I'm needed? Just wait till I'm down there to explain. I thought back. Knowing that I was needed, I sped up my descent, pushing it to the limit of speed that I could control. What could I be needed for? Something's wrong. I fought to control my consciousness, and breathing. Come on,girl. Don't lose control now. You can't. If you do..well, you know how disastrous the consequences could be.

Angel's POV

As I cried silently into Iggy's shoulder, I did a fast mind-read. I had gotten much better at them recently, and could perform them on command. Feeling the flocks' minds and no others, I was about to pull out of the mind read when I felt a small presence. The person wasn't near us, it seemed to be far away, and it had no intention of hurting us, but for some reason, it felt...familiar. When I unlocked the memories, things such as feelings for Iggy, and love of the color turquoise, I realized who this was. Startled, I let out a small gasp, scaring Iggy, who pulled me off his shoulder, to stare hard at me to tell me to talk. Ignoring him, I concentrated on the mind, right as I heard a specific thought, meant for me, from Ella.

Angel, it's me, Ella. I have to land and then I'll be right over. Don't tell anyone about me yet, okay?

Okay. Just hurry, alright? You're needed...I thought back quickly.

Alright. I'll be down there, fast. I'm needed? Just wait till i'm down there to explain. Was her reply. Suddenly, I remembered Iggy, who must be bewildered by my silence. Unable to use my voice as I was so tired and sad, I sent a thought to him.

Don't worry, Iggy. Everything's fine. In fact, things are about to get better in just a few moments. And I think you'll like this..

I'll like what?! How are things gonna get better?! Angel? He questioned me by thought. Not wanting to ruin the surprise, or break my promise to Ella, I remained silent. ANGEL!

Iggy, it's nothing. Just wait. I bet you'll know before the rest. Everyone will know in about a minute. Trust me.

Iggy's POV

Hiding my discomfort from Angel. I waited warily. I wondered what the surprise could be. After the surprise of seeing the Martinez's house destroyed, I was already upset. I had been looking forward to seeing Ella. Though I told no one, I liked her, and had wanted to see how she felt about me since we would have been staying with them. Now, that opportunity was gone, and she was probably dead or kidnapped...or at the school, I realized with a shudder. But suddenly, I heard something. It sounded like a bird, but too much air was being moved for just a bird's wings. But..all of the flock was on the ground. I could hear each of their breaths, even Max's, who was still in the backyard...So who could this be? It didn't sound like an eraser- it was much too small, and moved more gracefully than one. And then I heard it breathing...it sounded so...familiar..in fact-no. It couldn't be. My grief was playing tricks on me. It had to be that, because the only other explanation was so unbelievable,so miraculous. And exactly what I had been wishing for and fearing. That of my biggest dream and nightmare.

The breathing sounded exactly like Ella's.

And then, they spoke. And I had no doubt. It made me joyous, and furious.

"Iggy."

"Ella? Is it.. is it really you?" I whispered breathless.

"Yes."

And then my barrier broke. I couldn't believe it. Ella was alive! And she had wings! That meant she could-no, had to, always come with us! And this was what made me joyous. But at the same time, I was so angry. So much rage burst within me, only to be quieted by my joy. I was angry that Whitecoats would have ever dared touch her. How could they?! She was so amazing, and beautiful. And I knew that however long they had had her must have been utter hell for her. But overriding my joy and fury was relief. And I silently gathered her into my arms. She hugged me back with all her strength, and just let go. She started to silently cry into my shoulder, as I smoothed her hair, burying my face in it, so I could cry too. After letting myself cry silently for her for a minute, I became quiet, and just let her let go of all her grief. Her sobs grew quieter, and more time elapsed between each, but I just stood there and held onto her. I never wanted to let go.

Me: Well, there's a little Eggy for all of you fans out there.. Personally I'm one too =) … and i'm pretty sure Ella is too..-smiles at Ella- hee hee

Ella: -dreamily- Wha-? Huh? Yes, of course I am..How couldn't I be?.....-realizes what she just said- Wait! I didn't know you were writing the A/N!! Sooo not cool, Ella!!

Me: -laughs- Just admit it, El. You like him! And you know you love that chapter! -mumbles- I'm gonna have to talk to Bell to get her to help set you two up on a date without you knowing it sometime soon...

Ella: What was that?

Me:-glances- Uhhh..nothing! Nothing at all! Well, y'all, time for us to go, so-

Ella: Wait, Ella! I wanna know what you sa-

R&R? Please? Gotta go before El tries to interrogate me!