Ok, Nudge and Iggy were like just kissing, and what do I do? Yeah I just stare.

Yep that's all I do, now you're probably thinking what the heck, yell at them, well I would if I were able to talk.

I look over to Ella and I can't help but feel bad for her.

She's always liked Iggy. I could tell by the way she looked at him; but now that she saw Nudge and Iggy kissing it probably broke her heart.

Wait! Back to the kissing thing.

I finally regained my voice and asked in a sharp voice," care to explain?" I did it with my teeth gritted so it kinda sounded like a hissing cat.

For once in her life, Nudge was completely speechless, blushing a crimson red.

Ok well I guess it's my turn to speak again.

"Ok, it's ok" I said wearily closing my eyes and putting my hand up. I started again.

"You two like each other and I am…perfectly ok with that, now if you'll excuse me" I said turning away going back down the spiral staircase.

Ok I hadn't realized it but that was really hard to do.

When I finished the last step Total walked in carrying a piece of chicken.

"Wow.. this…place.. is fancy!" Total said in between bites of his drumstick

"-ooooh! Leather couch!" Total said jumping onto the couch onto his back.

"Mmmm" Total mumbled satisfied by the comfort, chicken still in mouth, where did he get that anyway?

"Umm… TOTAL!" I said quiet but fierce

"The unibrow woman could've heard you!" I whisper-shouted

"and…" Total said expectantly. Wow why did he not get this? HOW could he not get this?

"Oh I don't know your just a talking dog, that's perfectly normal, because she has had so much experience with that!"

"Well geesh! You don't have to be so pushy" He mumbled jumping off the couch.

I rolled my eyes, oh Total.

I walked into the huge forge where I saw my mom Jeb and the unibrow standing.

Ok she really needs a name other then the unibrow woman.

Once Jeb spotted me he shooed Me over.

"Maximum-" I swear if he calls me Maximum one more time- "-I'd like introduce you… properly to my wife Linda Batchler. No wonder.

"Hello Maximum" she said in a much disgusted voice frowning. Oh not her too with the maximum.

"It's Max, m.a.x get it right k? ok? Good."

"That is enough Max I command you to respect my orders to respect her and your elders." Eh, at least he got my name right, for once.

"You say a lot of things!"

"ok Max that's enough" my mom said trying to hide her smile. Oh I'll miss her so much, her loving sense of humor and everything. She looked down at her watch and was shocked.

"Wow, I'm running late, I better go then." She said. Aww dang I really didn't want for her to go and leave me in this h e double tooth stick hole.

"Gazzy, Iggy, Nudge, Angel I'm leaving!"

In about five seconds flat they were all rushing down the stairs in one group, all rushing to give mom a huge hug goodbye.

"I'm going to miss you all" She said trying to hold back tears.

When they were all finished hugging her I ran up to her and gave her a hug, she hugged me back tightly and when we let got there were tears in her eyes. Wait- hold the stinking phone. I felt up my cheek and I pulled back my hand. I felt something wet. A tear.

"I'm going to miss you mom" I said

"I'm going to miss you too honey" she said, her voice crackling.

"Well I better be on my way. Thank you again Jeb, goodbye kids, love you"

We all had our dramatic goodbye's and it was just left the flock and Jeb, because Linda went into make dinner.

"Oh your in luck kids, the kids are walking up the driveway now." Oh yippee! If you didn't recognize the sarcasm you must be deaf. Oh wow here come our replacements.

There was a boy about Angels age and a girl about Iggy and I age. Jeb looked at the girl.

"Brigid, meet Max, Iggy, Nudge, and Angel." I could tell Total was aching to say something like, "Fine just ignore the super dog" but I think I kind of scared him earlier so he stayed silent.

The girl looked at all of us and she looked like a snob. She had the best, "I'm the best daughter look on her face. She had on an very-fake innocent look plastered on her Barbie face. I could tell she was spoiled. She had a short skirt on and a low-cut shirt that was screaming "I'm a slut!" I glared at her and little miss perfect brigid glared back.

"This is Toni" Jeb said pointing to the little boy. He seemed descent. "Toni, Max, Iggy, Nudge, and Angel" We all gave a little wave.

"Can I speak you guys in the kitchen for a minute?" he motioned to Angel, Iggy, Nudge, Gazzy and I. I glared but followed him into the you guessed it modern kitchen with the flock following.

Once we were in there Jeb motioned for us all to sit down. I hesitated but sat in the hard, mostly-for-looks chair. Man for a house like this you would expect it to at least be comfortable.

"I want you guys to go to school"

He just blurted it out with no warning like at all. I was really stunned and so was everyone, well except Nudge who squealed, well, that was expected anyways.

"Umm how about…NO! Jeb, we don't have time for school. You never know, there still could be flyboys or erasers still left, probably are. We do not have time for school, there's to much going on." Nudge looked really sad at that.

"Max, this could be the chance for you to have a normal life. You and your flock. Itex is destroyed and as far as I know there are no more flyboys or erasers.

"Yea, as far as you know, there could still be some left and then they'll build up on that." Like he knows anything.

"Well Max I'm afraid you don't have a choice because by the state of Arizona you are commanded to go to school. It starts tomorrow."

Ok he is so getting on my last nerve.

I knew that we had to go back to school but I was really cautious of my flock.

"Fine but can you do something for me?" I leaned in closer

"Cry me a river, build me a bride and do us all the wonderful favor of JUMPING OFF IT!"

With that I retreated into where Brigid and Toni were standing and back up the stairs to my room slamming the door and flopping onto my bed. Just then did I notice that I had a balcony. Perfect.

For a while I just thought of my mom and then I decided to take a little flight alone.

I jumped off the bed and spread out my white brown speckled wings.

I launched off the white balcony and into the gorgeous red and orange sunset. I flew over the trees, above the mountains, and above the town where I was just at peace.

I did a lot of flips and turns and I was so happy. I can't remember the last time I just flew by myself for the fun of it. Usually we were being attacked by erasers every 5 minutes but now I could just fly.

I felt the wind whisk through my hair and could here the slight movement of my wings go up and then down.

When I looked over to where the sunset was it was almost gone I decided to go back hom- no I mean house. It is definitely not my home. Nor will it ever be.

I saw the house and dove for the balcony. I was a little rocky on my landing considering I had to go through that tiny space. I came through a little too wobbly and landed crouching one hand on the ground.

It kinda looked like spider man ready to fling himself at somebody. What? I watched spider man so what?

The doorknob turned and before I even got a chance to tuck my wings in or stand up it swung open. Oh yeah great idea just leave the door unlocked.

My heart was pumping fast and standing there was- Jeb. Gosh got me scared for NOTHING. He looked down at me.

"I just landed don't criticize"

He held up his hands and said, "I wasn't just going to tell you that dinner is ready. He then left and I got up and folded my wings in going down the stairs. I felt eight pairs of eyes on me. I glared at everyone but my flock and the little boy.

What can I say? I have a soft spot for little kids. Deal with it.

I smirked as they flinched and sat down.

I sat down on the chair between Gazzy and Nudge. Oh great the chatterbox and farter.

How lovely.

I saw Angel sitting besides the boy talking to him about something. She wouldn't tell him about the wings and stuff right? Who knew with Angel she could have told him I saved the world by now.

Somehow I could tell that she was going to. Angel did do that saying to me that she 'trusts' them. But a lot of times that gets us in trouble

I sent her a mental thought Angel, don't tell him about the wings.

She looked up and replied back with a pouty face, But why not? He's nice and I trust him.

Yep. There she goes with the 'trust' thing again

Max, why can't I? Were practically family

Angel, you know that we can never trust Jeb again and we wouldn't want these people learning our secret. They might pour us out to white coats.

But Max! I trust him! We don't need to hide anymore were safe from erasers and white coats!

Angel! We have one standing in the flesh right now! You never know when they can pop up! The world still isn't fully saved! Jeb can turn his back on us anytime!

By now Angels face was red. I don't like seeing her mad but there are still dangers out there.

You don't get it Max! If I was the leader I would be better and know that we can trust them!

Well that stung.

With that she ran up the stairs.

Everyone looked really confused except for my flock who only looked a tiny bit confused.

Oh Angel.

I ran up after her. I got to her room and opened the door. She was lying on her bed facing the wall clutching Celeste to her chest.

"Angel" I said making my way over to her. Maybe I am a little paranoid. I mean I have been on the run for my whole life.

"Angel, I'm sorry sweetie I'm probably a little paranoid but, I really don't want our secret shared." She turned around and looked up at me. I crouched down to her level beside her bed.

"Do you forgive me Angel?" I don't usually ask for forgiveness but I couldn't stand her like this.

She looked down at Celeste for a while and then glanced up at me.

After a moment she said "Yeah, I'm sorry to Max I guess I just don't want to hide anymore"

"I know, I'd be lying if I said I didn't" I said

There was a moment of comfortable silence then I stood up, smiled and said

"How about we go down stairs. From what Total was eating earlier it's gonna be good. I held out my hand for her to take when she smiled, stood up, and grabbed my hand.

We went downstairs and everyone gave us questioning looks. I shook my head, ate 2 servings of my meal, so I didn't look too out of sort, with Total glaring at Jeb because he had to eat dog food.

I retreated up to my room, where Total had his little speech.

"Furthermore I think in my wise doggy opinions that I should be treated better and get proper more sophisticated meals-" I pushed him out the door with him still talking and shut the door.

Finally! This is the part where I sleep. I had a big day tomorrow, unfortunately, when did I not?

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