And Try Not To Get Killed

Project Destroy Evil Mutants.4.

Max's P.O.V

We made our way to civilisation and found a Starbucks with free Wi-Fi. Nudge was whispering to Iggy, telling him all about the posh business people acting like snobs, drinking their five dollar espressos. Gazzy was talking to Fang about his new name for the mission we were now on, it was now officially called Project Destroy Evil Mutants, or P.D.E.M. As in pee dem. Then Gazzy couldn't breathe for laughing because it sounded like pee on them.

I turned the laptop on and accessed the internet. Within no time I was on the phone to the receptionist.

"Hello, Payson High School. Betty speaking, how can I help?"

"Hello, I was wondering if you had any openings for my children?"

"Which grade?"

"three in grade nine."

"Oh yes, we have space for them. If you can come in to collect the forms then they can start as soon as Monday." Oh crap I hadn't thought of that. Mom!

I explained that we were not in town yet and gave her my mom's address. We could fly there and forge a couple of signatures. It was decided that we'd start at the school the next Monday, three days away, plenty of time! Sort of. It was kind of lucky that mom lives in Arizona. I repeated the procedure for the other three and then we set of to my mom's house.

It Only took a day's nonstop flying to reach my mom's place. I didn't get a lot of time to talk to Fang about what had happened so when all the hugs and tears had finished I suggested that I went to Payson to see if there was any properties available. This was at dinner that night and finally after a lot of purposeful looks Fang got the message and said he'd come with me.

We set of at about seven hoping to reach Payson by seven thirty.

"so, I'm guessing that you wanted to talk to me? I mean your subtle looks really aren't that subtle." I felt myself blush.

"Ok, we have a lot to talk about but first we need to try to find a way to get the kids to stay here. I have a really bad feeling about this and the only reason I'm not trying to convince you to not come is because you're just too stubborn. That and I don't think I can deal with high school and evil mutants on my own." I blushed again, what is this? I never blush. Dam, Fang and his good looks!

"You do realise that you will never be able to convince them, don't you?"

"Yes. But I have to try! This is just too dangerous! I feel like I'm in too deep, like I'm slowly but surely sinking and I don't want to drag you guys down with me." By now we were coming to the outskirts of the town and even in the darkness, it was beautiful. Surrounded by forest and mountains. Posh houses scattered through the forest and these are the ones I focussed on.

"Max, wherever you go, I go. Especially after the other night. Unless you want to act like that didn't happen." His voice turned monotone towards the end.

"No! I don't think I have the courage to do that again. I'm glad I did and I will even put up with Iggy and Gazzy making kissing noises every time I walk into a room. You know why? Because I love you." He grinned.

"Thanks Max, I thought I was going to have to go back to being the weird stalker best friend again." I smiled, then spotted a house with no lights on and a for sale sign in front.

"Oh, down there, an empty house!" He followed me down.

"Max this place is huge and is going to cost a fortune." I grinned at him.

"Silly Fang, you think I'm going to buy a house when we're only here for two weeks, three at most?" He grinned back.

"True. Let's go check out their security." We landed near the house and scanned the outside for cameras, none. The door had a double lock but that was no trouble. I carefully opened the door and sure enough an alarm sounded. I rushed over to the box and pulled the casing off to reveal the wires. Fang was at my side and he gently pulled off a few separate wires and the alarm stopped. I looked around and found that it was fully furnished, that meant they hadn't moved out yet. I sighed and walked back outside. I started to walk down the driveway to the main road. We reached the end and I looked at the sign again. I did a double take, it said for rent, not sale. I grinned and whipped out the mobile.

"Hello?" Came a woman's voice. "I'm afraid we're closing up for the night, could you please ring tomorrow?"

"Hi, I was just wanting to enquire about the house on S Vista Road? House No. 6? It says it's for rent and I was just wanting to know how soon we could move in?" The woman seemed to perk up.

"Oh, well then, if you would like to come by the office tomorrow morning around ten then I would be happy to sort that out for you. Although I must warn you, the owners are asking a lot."

"Money is not an issue, although I do need to move in right away, Sunday latest."

"Of course. Our office is in phoenix, the Hayden Office Park. You can't miss us. You should be moved in by Sunday. The rent is three thousand a month and you pay through us."

"Ok, I'll see you tomorrow at ten, who should I ask for?"

"Emma Hyte. Ok I'll see you tomorrow, goodbye."

"Goodbye." I sighed, I hoped we had enough in the account. Then I thought how easy that had been, the woman hadn't asked for my name or number. Oh well, she probably just wanted to go home.

"Who were you on the phone to?" Asked Fang as he snuck up behind me, I jumped and punched him in the stomach. Hard.

"Oh my god! I'm sorry Fang! Are you ok?" I gushed as Fang held his stomach.

"Well I guess it serves me right for sneaking up on you." He stood up straight and grinned at me. "So, who were you calling?"

"The estate agent, I've got to meet with her tomorrow." I smiled, I was going to rent a house.

"I'll go fix the alarm and lock the door."

"I'll come too." Fang held out his hand, grinning, I took it and we started to walk up to the house.

"So, we should buy a car." Said Fang as we reached the house.

"What?"

"Fine, two cars." He grinned.

"Why? Why do we need a car?" I really couldn't see the point, come on, we have wings!

"That road down there is deserted, we could race and drive fast and Max I just really want a car so I can learn to drive. Please?" He turned the puppy dog eyes on.

"Have you been having lessons from Angel?"

"Yes"

"That is called cheating! You know I can't say no to the puppy dog eyes!" He kept staring at me, oh my jelly beans, he had gorgeous eyes.

"Is that a yes?" He enquired.

"Fine we'll get the stupid car! If we have enough in the account!"

"Thanks Max!" He hugged me tight then let go and went to fix the alarm and re lock the door. Once we were finished we flew back to my mom's place. It was one in the morning by the time we got back. And, ok, so we didn't go straight home, we flew around for a bit and did tricks in the air and just had some fun, just the two of us. We sneaked in quietly and were about to go upstairs when I heard someone in the kitchen. Luckily it was only mom.

"Hey mom. We're off to bed now, kay?"

"Max, Nudge and Angel are in Ella's room and the boys took one of the guest ones. There are only two and neither are big enough for three. I figured u spend a lot of time sleeping rough so you wouldn't mind sharing, is that ok?" Well whenever we had the luxury of sleeping in a motel, me and Fang always had to share anyways.

"That's fine mom, really. We always end up sharing any way." I gave her a quick kiss and hug before me and Fang headed upstairs. While Fang got changed into some bored shorts and T-shirt I checked on the rest of my Flock and my sister. They all looked so peaceful and safe. I let myself de-tense for the first time in months. We were safe for tonight at least.