A/N: Wow, sorry that took me so long to post. I'll try to keep going, but it may be another few months--high school is brutal right now. Hope you enjoy!

Just on a side note, did anyone else but me think that James Patterson's newest max ride book was really irrelevant compared to the other ones? Like, a movie based off of a tv show, with the same characters but a completely weird outtake on their views and stuff. That's just what it seemed like to me.

The School

Chapter 4

"Max!" Ari's snarl brought me out of my conversation with Angel, "Get on with it. I don't have all night."

I cleared my throat, "Okay, guys. When the Erasers let go of you, do an Up and Away immediately, then get the heck out of here. I mean it. Don't hang around, just go."

I waited, watching their familiar faces hesitate. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Angel nodded. Everyone else followed her lead, except Fang, of course. He made no motion to show that he'd even heard me.

"Fang?" I asked, almost timidly.

He looked up at me, shaking his head, "I'm not leaving without you."

"Aww, how sweet," Ari stated sarcastically, "He's so loyal. Almost like a dog. Maybe I should keep him as a pet."

I glared at my captor, "Shut up, Ari. You're more dog than he'll ever be, right down to the bad breath and yellow teeth."

Ari clenched his fist, looking almost like he wanted to punch me, but decided against it. Instead he laughed, "You'll get yours, Max. Just wait. But first, I need them to agree to leaving my Erasers alone."

I looked back at Fang, eyes pleading, "Please, Fang. Just go. Please."

Fang hesitated, looking deep into my eyes as if to say, 'Do you really want that?'. Finally he nodded slowly. I looked at Ari.

"They'll get out of your way," I said quietly. Ari barked an order, and my flock was released. They all paused for a moment, before jumping high into the air and hovering about fifty feet away from me. Ari watched them, almost envious.

"How do I know they won't attack once I turn around?"

I sighed, "Guys, get out of here! Go, now!"

One by one, the flock turned and headed the other direction, casting sad glances in my direction. I wanted to wave, to run and jump and fly to them and give them hugs and tell them that I'd be back soon, but I didn't like to lie. I had no idea when I'd come back, if ever.

Satisfied, Ari nodded to another Eraser, who stuffed a damp bag over my head. A sickly sweet smell filled my senses, and I started to sway. My vision blurred and went black, and the last thing I remember before conking out was Ari saying, "Welcome back to Hell, Max. We missed you."

A/N: Again, super short and totally lacking, but at least I updated. :) I'll try to get better, promise. In the mean time, check out some of my other fics! :D