Authors note: I know I haven't been talking much to you guys but here I am. Once again I don't own the characters only that one guy earlier. I hope you have enjoyed it so far. Thanks to all the people who have reviewed, I do appreciate it. And constructive criticism is ok with me as long as it is not too hurtful. ty. R and R guys and girls. Enjoy!

Something is Wrong

Max's POV

The pain was enormous! I couldn't focus. After that last thought to the flock I didn't try to make contact again. Ari had come in and grabbed me. Jeb was right behind him. Jeb stabbed something like a needle into my neck and that was when the pain began. It felt like my body was lit with a match and left to burn. Ari was still holding me but I didn't care. I looked at his face and he was staring furiously at Jeb. Maybe it was because Ari hadn't agreed to this somehow. He looked back at me and I saw something like love, fear, and caring rolled into one all placed in his eyes. I heard faint off speech and concentrated on it.

"You had no right to take her without me knowing. This is your punishment. I know it hurts you to see her in pain so this is how I can fix your disobedience," Jeb said angrily.

Ari looked away from me and once again glared at Jeb.

"Why do you care what I do all of a sudden? Is it because you will lose your precious experiment? You would rather have your own son die and let her live or any of the flock for that matter. You haven't cared a single ounce about me since they showed up. And I love her 'dad' incase you didn't know. You wouldn't even care to know. Just get out of my life and stay out! You don't care about me or Max!" Ari yelled at Jeb. He carefully placed me down on my wood bed and then grabbed Jeb by the collar lifting him up slightly.

"If I were you, I would haul butt right out of here. Now!" Ari said angrily then practically threw Jeb out of the room. Jeb fell down but quickly pulled himself up.

"You will not get to keep her long so you better enjoy it while you can. You will be sorry you ever stole her in the first place!" Jeb yelled back and then rushed up the stairs.

Ari walked over to me, picked me up, sat down, and cradled me. I was shaking and sweating a little bit. I guess it was the affects of that needle thing. He stroked my hair with one of his free hands. He looked pained at seeing me like this and for the first time I realized how much he really did care about me. I started coughing uncontrollably and shaking with tremendous force. Ari held me tighter trying to hold me still. My eyes started to glaze over and I tried to concentrate on staying conscious. I slowly started to stop shaking and finally unconsciousness was too overpowering. Ari set me down and sat by my bed. I blacked out right after that.

Ari's POV

I was pained to see Max like this but there was nothing I could do. She was now unconscious and I sat there just staring at her radiant beauty. I decided to do something for her. I picked her up and walked up the long winding stairway. Finally I can to the top level and went into a room. The room had a wonderful queen sized bed and wonderful silk sheets. The room itself was a nice sized place enough for her to be able to fly around a bit. I set her on the bed under the sheets. I leaned over and quickly kissed her on the cheeks.

Sweet dreams Max. I love you. I thought silently. I was afraid of leaving her alone but I knew the cameras were on. I know Jeb was the only one with the cure and she would just get worse but he was going to take her anyway. I just hope she made it.