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Chapter 6

Max's POV

I was in a crystal white room, with one light that hung above the bed I was currently laying in. the familiar smell of antiseptic was in the air, and I knew immediately I was at the school. My heart thumped painfully in my chest and I felt a lump rise in my throat.

I looked around the room when suddenly an open door appeared to the left of me, I felt my body rise, and my feet move on its own accord. As if they already had a destination in mind. I stepped out into a long narrow white hallway that had doors running along each side. One particular door caught my eye because this one wasn't white like the others, but a deep blood red. Almost as if a sign was flashing above it saying "COME ON OVER AND OPEN ME MAX" and I knew that I had to.

Even though my chest constricted painfully, and everything in my body was screaming for me to get the hell out of there. Curiosity got the better of me. I mean this was my dream right? It's not like I could actually get hurt.

My hand reached forward and twisted the doorknob; I pushed the door lightly and let it fall open to reveal what was inside the room.

My hand flew up to my mouth, to cover the scream that had been released from my throat. The scream was so loud, like a siren ringing right in my ear. The room had been white, but now the walls were covered with blood, like the color of the door. Body parts were strewn everywhere. The smell of salty iron blood was so real. It was like I could actually smell it. My heart was racing in my chest. Then my eyes were drawn to the very middle of the room.

Where Ari… and Jeb were, Jeb was a scientist who helped me escape from the school. He use to be sweet at times; but other times when he was cutting me open, and testing me. He was a monster just like Ari.

They stood as still as a statue, staring down at something that I could not see from here. Somehow I worked up the courage to walk towards them; I walked around the table and clenched my fist which was shaking badly.

I looked down and felt my breath stop midway through my chest, lying down on the table was the most beautiful girl I've ever seen. She would be impossible to avoid due to the fact that she was stark naked.

She was a beautiful pale ivory, paler than I was. She had long raven black hair, which hung like a silk curtain off the side of the table. She had red pouty full lips, which were parted to reveal a row of perfect white teeth. Her full chest rose and fell quickly as if she was having a nightmare. Could it be worse than mine right now?

"Hello Max" said Jeb quietly.

My head snapped up to meet his eyes, and they narrowed.

"What's going on here?" I said menacingly, through clenched teeth.

"Oh maxi all in good time my dear, will you know exactly is going on" whispered Ari in my ear.

His rotten breath, filled my nostrils my body stiffened as his arm came around my stomach. His claw dipped in the front of my jeans and touched me in a place I never thought I would be touched. But I could not move. I could only scream again as he raked his claws up my ribs, I could feel my skin ripping and the warm blood running down my side. It felt so real all of it.

I screamed louder and louder to the point where my face felt blue-

I snatched up out of bed, the scream still lingering in my throat. My body was covered in sweat, and my throat felt on fire along with my side. I looked around the room, and noticed Fang lying down on his back his right arm stretched around to the back of his head supporting it like a pillow. I rolled my eyes, but silently looked down upon him. And realized how much younger and serene Fang looked while he was asleep. His face didn't hold that never ending severe look of distaste or boredom. It was free, calm and somewhat delicate.

I grabbed the pillow from behind my head, and threw it with all I had. I smiled when it struck home plate. Aka his face; he awoke with a start and was immediately on his feet.

"What, what happened?" he said groggily but alert.

"Falling asleep while you're on watch? Now exactly a good thing to do Fangy" I said while smirking.

He rolled his eyes, and stretched his arms far back behind his head. Revealing a strip of smooth tan skin , I felt a flutter rise in my stomach, and my cheeks blush a bright red.

"Hey are you okay? Your face is really flushed, do you want some water?" said Fang worriedly while walking towards me; he pressed a warm calloused hand to my forehead. I grabbed his hand gently and set it back down into his lap.

"I'm fine; I think I just need to shower." I said while getting out of bed. I grabbed a towel off my bedpost and started walking towards the bathroom. I turned quickly and looked Fang in the eyes.

"Fang if something… bad… were to happen to me, you would take care of the flock right?" I said quietly.

I saw surprise in his eyes, but it disappeared just as quickly.

"Of course, but Max you're not going to-"

"I know just theoretically, I just needed to know, it gives me comfort"

He sighed and cautiously walked towards me; he ducked down and firmly pressed his lips to my forehead. It lasted only 2 seconds, but in those two seconds where his lips connected to my forehead. That part of my body felt alive, with sparks which shot down from my head to my toes. He pulled away quickly, and cleared his throat.

"Nothing's going to happen to you okay Max?" he said

I nodded softly, still in shock from the kiss. He scratched the back of his neck awkwardly, and then walked out of my room with quick footsteps, slowly closing the door on his way out.

I retreated into the bathroom, my fingertips lightly brushing along the spot where Fangs lips had just been. In those two seconds I was able to notice many things about Fang. His lips feel just as smooth and full as they look, him being so close I was able to notice how he smelled very good. Like dark chocolate, mint, and rain mixed into one. It made me lightheaded just thinking about it.

I licked my dry lips, and tugged on them with my teeth the way I usually did when I was nervous. I stripped myself of my clothing and winced when I bent my ribs in a certain way. I turned and looked into the mirror, running down along my right side where 5 long claw marks. I felt a sob rise in my throat and bit into the insides of my cheeks so hard that I felt blood well up into my mouth. I succeeded in keeping back the scream.

I turned from the mirror, and cranked the water onto full heat. I stepped into the shower the hot water burning my skin, but I didn't care. I rubbed the soap and loaf so fiercely into my skin that I'm sure I started bleeding in some spots. My accusation was proven, when the water at the bottom of the tub turned red.

But I just couldn't take it anymore; I may be the invincible Maximum Ride to Angel and the others. But I'm still just a 17 year old girl. So you want to know what I did. I sank to the freaking bottom and cried my eyes out. I didn't even care anymore; I let out all my frustration and screamed at the top of my lungs. But it got choked halfway by a chest racking sob.

Fangs POV

I walked out of Max's room quickly, and lightly shut the door behind me. I shaked my head and silently cursed to myself. I can't believe I kissed Max! The look on her face looked as if I just grew 3 fucking heads! But at least she didn't punch me… like I was thinking she would have.

I lightly trudged down the stairs, into the living room where I knew everyone else was. Ms. Valencia was in the kitchen making pancakes. Gassy, Iggy and Nudge were playing mortal combat, and Angel was sitting down silently on the couch. I looked closer and noticed tears sliding down her cheeks. I felt my heart tighten at the sight of her crying.

I sank down next to her and put my arm around her, while tucking her head into the space between my neck and shoulder. She cuddled closer to me and wrapped her arms around me. Usually I would never let someone touch me this way. But Angel was an exception. She was in many ways my little sister. She grew on me.

"Thanks Fang, I love you to." She said quietly while sniffling.

I kissed the crown of her head, and sighed while watching the kids play. But it went quiet when an ear splitting scream was heard from upstairs, it was cut off halfway but a choked sob. I felt Angel cry harder into my chest, and my arms tightened around her. Iggy, Gassy and Nudge paused the gamed and all looked up simultaneously at the stairs. Tears welled up in Nudges eyes and she crawled along the carpet into Iggy's arms along with the Gasman.

With my super-human ears I could hear Ms Valencia silently crying to herself in the kitchen.

I pursed my lips and stiffened as I heard the shower shut off upstairs. I could hear her footsteps as she dressed and heard the door to her room open. I counted each footstep and she made her way across the hall and down the stairs.

I unwrapped Angels arm from around me and turned to look at Max along with everyone else. She came down wearing a pair of jean shorts along with her combat boots, and a loose tee. The skin along her arms were flushed a bright red, as if someone took a bucket of hot water and splashed her with it.

"Morning" she said casually while strolling into the kitchen and grabbing a plate, she started to fill it with chocolate chip pancakes. I looked at everyone behind me and nodded at them to head into the kitchen.

I walked forward and took my spot next to her and did the same. The air surrounding us was extremely thick and tight with tension. No one spoke, for we all knew what we heard upstairs. We all ate quietly, but I knew Max noticed how everyone would steal quick glances at her, because her knee started to bounce impatiently next to mine. I sighed and softly stopped her knee with my hand.

"Max" I said quietly, while looking at her expectantly.

"What?" she snapped at me.

"Max…You don't have to pretend in front of us were family" said Gassy.

She slammed her fist into the table, and sighed angrily.

"Who said I was pretending" she ground out her jaw was clenched so tightly I thought it would snap.

"Oh come on Max, get over your stupid pride and tell us what the hell has been going on the past 24 hours you can't expect help from us if you won't tell us what's wrong." Iggy said.

Max flinched, and bit her lip, while looking down at the table.

"Well like I told you guys I heard a voice during the brain attack" she said slowly

"Go on honey" said Ms. Valencia while taking Max's hand and squeezing it.

"A bunch of pictures flashed through my head, and I kept seeing this sequence of numbers. 12-77-202 it was weird and I couldn't understand any of it, then it said my name. That's it I swear."

"Well what does it mean?" said Nudge

"I don't know Nudge." said Max

"Could it be like a security code?"

"Or maybe a bank account number?"

"Maybe even quadrant points that lead to a location!" said Iggy, Angel, and the Gasman.

I swallowed hard and met eyes with every single one of them, my gaze lingering on Max's, worry filled chocolate eyes.

"Only one way to find out, Ms Valencia where's the nearest library?" I said.

Yayy there it is hope you enjoyed :D