Hi Guys!! I'm so sorry for not updating but you would not believe how busy I've been doing two sports at a time- which I'm still doing- but I am going to find time to update this story for you guys :). I'm going to make this as long as I can to kind of make up from not updating in such a long time. So we left off with Max in the hospital after breaking down and the doctor wanting to examine her with the flock's permission, and asking them if they knew who Batchelderwas. I'm excited guys haha.
Disclaimer: I do not own any Maximum Ride books (the original), but I did buy them at the store :). What I do own is a soccer ball! Such a priceless thing!
Recap: Dr. Bart just looked at all of us for a moment. Then he answered, "Well we examined the wound and found a silver substance deep in it- not yet dry. I wanted to examine what it is, but I wanted your permission first." We all nodded for permission. "Ok well do you know Jeb Batchelder?"
Fang's POV
It took me a moment to comprehend what he had just said. But after I did, I didn't know what to do. I was torn with telling him yes and anything else that could help, but then I don't know this guy and I don't exactly trust Jeb either, not after all the stuff he did to Max. after pondering for a few moment I decided that Max's health was more important than anything right now.
"Yes. I know Jeb Batchelder. Actually me and the flock know him better than most people." I was surprised at how much I said to Dr. Bart all at once. But what was done, was done.
He nodded. "Ok good because I have asked his help in figuring out what is wrong with Max." even though I hate Jeb- almost with a passion- he's probably the only one who can really help Max. I sighed giving in, "Ok, do what you need to Doc, just save Max, that's all that matters right now." I turned to look at the rest of the flock and I could tell that they completely agreed.
Then I turned to Doc and he was looking at us one by one before he answered, "Great, we will do the best we can!"
"I'm hungry." I'm sure you can guess who that was.
"I know Nudge, we'll get you something to eat in a bit- again." It's been six hours since we last talked to Dr. Bart, it was 4 o'clock in the morning. Everyone had taken a long nap, except for me, but now they were wide awake. A few hours ago Jeb came in, looked at us and we told him which room Max was in, and hurried off. I hope everything's going ok. I don't know what I would do if we lost Max. I started to laugh because I knew exactly what was going to happen to me: I would completely break down, be an empty shell, and then when that's done I would go looking for the guy that did this to Max. Heck, I'm going to look for the guy no matter what. Don't worry Fang, Max is strong, I believe she be just fine in no time. I turned to see Angel smiling at me. I sadly smiled, It's never that simple Angel. Her smile faltered but she picked it up again. I hated doing that to her but we have to be prepared no matter what… no matter what… no matter… I couldn't think all of a sudden, my breathing started getting heavier and my heart was pounding faster than normal. After a moment, all these sudden thoughts were all in my head, my own thoughts, going 1000 mph. what nothing gets better? You would have to take care of the flock, but how? I'd be torn apart if Max left us. I wouldn't believe it, I wouldn't be able to handle it. We all needed Max, every single one of us, especially me. I found myself breathing very fast- oh god, I was hyperventilating. I noticed Angel and Iggy looking at me with concern, so I excused myself.
I went to the nearest bathroom and luckily no one else was in there. I went straight to the sink to wash my face. I was instantly relieved, the cold water running down my face was soothing. I looked in the mirror and saw like a thousand bags under my eyes. I knew I really needed sleep but I couldn't force myself to- I wanted to be up in case anything happened. Then I had a sudden thought, I can't let Max see me like this. I need to be calm and collected just like always, just like every other time. But then I realized that this isn't like any other time, this was a completely different time, worse than almost anything. Max always got injured but it was never like this, what if…? I stopped myself from thinking any further. I would make myself focus on the positive things and be strong for the rest of the flock. I walked out from the bathroom and ran into Iggy.
"You ok man? I could hear you breathing, like you were hyperventilating, or something." There was concern etched out all over his face. I felt kind of guilty for not being strong or at least hiding my anxiety from everyone. I used to be so good at controlling emotions. "I mean you used to be so good at controlling your emotions, but I can sense you like a book." [Haha "sense you like a book", get it? Since he can't see he can only…nvm... going back to the story] Didn't I just think that?! Man, I am losing my edge!
"Uh yeah Iggy I'll be ok, I was just thinking too much about everything, that's all." Meaning i was thinking all about Max. Well I wasn't lying to him and it actually felt good to tell someone, unlike, Max, who keeps everything to herself, and deals with the burden all by herself. I felt myself getting upset and took a deep breath. I looked back at Iggy and he was staring toward me with a thoughtful expression on his face.
"Hey, don't get mad Fang, but it sounds like you need to rest for a bit, calm down some of your nerves." I laughed once without humor.
"Yeah I know I should."
"But you're not going to, are you?"
"Nope."
"Haha, well I won't try to make you sleep, for now." Iggy had the biggest grin on his face, and I got the feeling that I should really be scared right now. But I just shrugged it off and started walking towards the rest of the flock with Iggy right beside me.
It was 6 o'clock now and I was officially sleep-deprived. I became silly and grumpy at the same time. If anyone would talk to me, I would just stare at them like I was high or something and with no warning to them, I would just start yelling at them for nothing and anything. After a few minutes I stopped yelling at them and just looked like I was stoned. I definitely can't let Max see me this way.
"Ok Fang, I think you should really go to sleep. You're miserable to look at."
"Oh please Iggy! You can't even see what I look like."
"I don't have to see you to know that you're ugly." He sounded smug. Or was I just imagining things?
"Whatever Iggy, you already know my answer."
"Fine, but what about when Max wakes up and you're still all high and crap?" I paused for a moment then answered.
"Don't you worry, cause she won't even know that I haven't gotten any sleep, worrying over her like crazy." Iggy raised his eyebrows, while Gazzy looked confused, and Angel and Nudge were smiling/giggling.
"Wanna bet?" Angel had the most devilish smile on her face.
"Oh you better not Angel, because if you do, you won't be seeing Total anytime soon." Angel went straight from smiling to being scared.
"Fine then, I won't"
"But I will." I turned to see Iggy smiling at me just like he did a few hours ago.
"You wouldn't." Unfortunately, I was too sleepy to even think about threatening to tell Max about all his little explosions and the things he had planned, so I had no leverage to make him not tell Max.
"Haha I will and you know it." Even though I was sleepy, I could tell he was for real. I just glared at him, and without looking I grabbed one of the pillows around me and laid on it.
"Heh, stupid Iggy and the rest of the flock, threatening me to sleep, when I don't even want to. Idiots…" I started mumbling about how unfair they were and before I knew it, I was knocked out.
"Fang wake up. Fang come on, wake up." I could hear someone calling my name but I didn't want to leave from my peaceful dream of just me and Max walking together in a peaceful garden. That's weird, I know, but it was soothing to me. "Fang get up! Max wants to see you! She's up, you know." At the mention of Max, I jumped up immediately and saw Nudge smiling at me. "I knew you'd get up quickly if I mentioned her name." I immediately felt depressed; Max wasn't up yet? I glared at Nudge. She noticed my glare and laughed nervously, "don't worry I wasn't lying to you, Max is awake, come on, she was moved to a new room." I was instantly walking beside Nudge and I could feel my heart beating fast, in the good way. "Well here we are. Your princess awaits." Nudge laughed and I tried to glare at her, but I was too happy about seeing Max. I walked in slowly and saw my beloved Max, smiling hugely at me!
Awww how cute! Ok I know tht was kind of a crazy chapter but I felt it was needed to have some humor in there so yeah… well I'm back guys, so reviews would be loved. I'll try and update like twice a week but no guarantees. It nice to be back :)))) DON'T FORGET REVIEWS AND COMMENTS PLEASE!
