Authors Note:

Okay, so I know that everyone probably isn't very happy with me since I haven't updated in forever, but I have been really busy. I have had an assignment for school where I had to write 25,000 words in 3 weeks... on paper! So obviously, I haven't really had time for FF, but I still have been thinking out ideas, so without further await here is chapter 4 of "20 Years Later".

*Back to Max's POV.*

Five minutes ago, Fang said a few words that we had always thought inside our head, but never spoke aloud. I could tell that he was serious, because he hadn't even spoke to me since he said that. He has been deep in thought ever since, but he was still moving around. I watched as he whirled around the bedroom with a small backpack putting a few essintials in his packback, a few sets of clothes, money that was in an envelope, first aid kit, his laptop and a few other things. I began gathering up my stuff too and putting it in my backpack. He stopped moving around when he saw that I was putting everything into my bag. "What do you think your doing?" He inquired. I was confused, "I'm packing.. What does it look like?" I asked. "No, you're stuffing all of the stuff that you have in that bag. We only need a few necessities Max. We can't have our bags weighing us down." He said like I just had done the stupidest things in the world. I don't think he realized that we were going back home to get the flock before we left. I think he thought it was just me and him that would try to do this.

"Fang... We're not doing this alone; you know that right?" I said gently. "What do you mean we're not doing it alone? We are not making this public, Max." He replied looking at me like I was crazy. Haha, like I would want the public involved with this. Yeah right..! "Not the public stupid, the flock. You didn't forget about them, did you?" I asked. "No, I didn't forget about them, but they will slow us down, Max... We might only have this one chance, and we have to do it right." He said. "Seriously, Fang? They're not little kids anymore. They are the same age as us, we're all 16 years old now. We're all equals, Fang." I told him. "Oh.. Well, I think it would be better if it was just us." He said carefully. I really don't know what's up with him. "No, Fang. We need the whole flock." I said sternly. "Fine." He replied, showing no emotion.

Once I finished packing and Fang locked up the hut, we put our backpacks onto our backs and headed towards home. It felt good to be flapping my wings up in the sky with Fang and it was good to be able to watch his big, black wings stroke powerfully up and down, up and down. Fang wasn't talking to me; I guess he was mad that it wasn't just me and him, but I didn't know why. Normally, he was so sensible and this was the right thing to do. We can't get rid of the scientists without everyone working together. We flew for a few more minutes and I saw the house come into view. I noticed my wings were flapping faster, wanting to get there first.

"Fang..!" I shouted to him as quietly as I could. "What?" He said, still not looking at me. "I'm gonna trick the flock, ok? Stay outside the house until I cough, okay?" I said. "Sure, Max, whatever. When we should be planning, you want play pranks on people." He muttered. "You know what, nevermind." I said crossly, feeling slightly upset that he was acting like this. His face softened and he flew closer to me, "Sorry, Max. I didn't mean it. Go on, fly ahead of me and go inside. I'll wait for the sign, I promise." He told me sincerely. I smiled at him and speeded to the ground.

I wiped my smile off my face, landed on the ground, and walked into the house. Everyone was waiting in the living room, hope in their eyes and shaking with excitement. I walking into the living room with an expressionless look. I sat down next to Iggy and everyone looked at me. I could tell that Angel was trying to hear my thoughts, but I kept them clear. I thought about nothing, absolutely nothing.

"Well...?" Nudge said, who was on the other side of Iggy. "Guys, I'm sorry to tell you that..." *Cough, cough, cough* "Tell us what?" Iggy asked during my coughing fit. I looked at the door, then back at them, "That Fang is right there." I said right as Fang walked in casually with a smirk on his face. "Oh my gosh!" Angel and Nudge screamed simutaniously. I burst out laughing as Iggy ran and tackled Fang to the ground. I looked over at Gazzy, he was the only one that hadn't reacted at all when Fang had came in. "Gazzy?"I said. Everyone got quiet and looked at him. Iggy and Fang got up from the ground after they had a "man hug", as they say. Gazzy got up casually from the couch, strode over to Fang and… punched him in the nose. Wait, punched him in the nose?

"What the fuck?" Fang exclaimed. That seemed to make Gazzy hit him even more. "Gary Max Ride!" I yelled, using his real name that we never used. Iggy went over and forcefully made Gazzy put his arms behind his back. "Man, what has gotten into you?" Iggy shouted at him. I watched as Gazzy just completely broke down. He began to sob loudly and said, "I don't know. I don't know, Iggy, but how could he do that to us?" He almost pleaded. "Do what, Gazzy?" He asked, confused just like all of us, including Fang who was holding his bloody nose with a tissue. "He left us. He hurt Max. He hurt me. He hurt all of us." He sobbed.

Fang looked shocked at what he said. I don't think he realized how much his leaving had really affected us. He looked at me and all I could do was nod; it was the truth. I had forgiven him for this, but I guess for Gazzy, it wasn't that easy to forgive him. Fang had always been like a big brother to Gazzy and I guess him leaving had basically broke Gazzy's heart, just in a different way from mine.

"Gazzy, come here please." I said softly. Gazzy looked away from Iggy to me and walked over. "Lets go talk." I told him and pulled him into my bedroom. I heard everyone else breathe a sigh of relief and each began to have a little reunion with Fang. I closed the door shut behind us and sat down. I looked at Gazzy who was akwardly standing by the door; I patted the spot on the bed next to me and motioned for him to sit down. He sat down and I gave him a talk, explaining the reason of Fang's leaving and how he was only doing what he thought was best for us as a flock.

I made sure he understand and we walked back into the living room where Fang and Iggy were having a wrestling match. I rolled my eyes at them and sat next to Nudge. I squeezed her shoulder and she whispered to me, "Is he here to stay?" I thought about it for a second, "I think so. I really hope so." I told her. Fang finished his wrestling with Iggy and stood up next to Gazzy. "Man, I'm sorry." He said. For guys, this was all that they needed. Gazzy stuck out his hand to shake Fang's hand but Fang pulled him into a tight hug. We all said, "aww", including Iggy and they stopped hugging. Everyone was happy. We were all safe, and now, all I have to do is tell the flock our plan and ruin all the fun... Great!

There goes Max again… Ruining all the fun, but its her job, right?

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