A/N So hey… I know that you guys- well, girls- must be mad at me for not updating when I got home…

But just so you know… I completely ignored my computer for the first week I was home… Like completely.

Then I just REALLY didn't want to type all of it out… Because… I just didn't.

And I understand if you're mad. I would be too. But on with the new chapter!

Now I just wanted to answer a quick thought that was sent in a review… Sadly the person didn't have an account so I couldn't send it to them…

But Clgreen: I was actually thinking of doing something like that. It was why I didn't choose a second character for this story. But I wasn't sure which one she will end up with, yet…

Disclaimer: I do not own the Maximum Ride series, all props to James Patterson (Even though I highly dislike him for writing the second Epilogue in Fang).


Previously in FlashBacks: I tuned out of there conversation as an extremely familiar, red Mercedes BenzC350Sport Sedan pulled in, followed by a blue Cadillac CTSCoupe Concept.

Kelsey, Meredith, and two of my other friends from my school, Alex and Jenn, stepped out of the red Mercedes.

They began looking around the campus as my mom stepped out of the blue Cadillac.

I stood up, figuring I could trust Iggy with my stuff, when they spotted me.

"Max!" Kelsey and Jenn screamed, while Alex and Meredith were starting to run over towards me.

Max POV

I smiled, putting my arms out just in time for Meredith to barrel into me.

"MAX! Oh my gosh, I've missed you sooooo much! I mean yeah I know you've only been gone like one week but it seems like its been so much longer! School just isn't the same without you! And Meghan is being like a huge bitch! Oh and Issac and I got back together! Isn't that, like, so amazing? I totally think it is! OH MY GOD I'VE MISSED YOU!" Meredith babbled as she continued to squeeze me tighter and tighter.

"MERE! Let go, please." I whispered into her ear. Meredith dropped me instantly; thankfully I was ready and fell onto my feet.

Alex reached me soon after I was released from Meredith's grip.

"Darling, how I've missed you" Alex stated in her best British accent.

I chuckled at Alex's poor attempt to be British but stated "I've missed you too sweet cheeks" in my amazing southern accent.

"Wait," the words began to register in my mind, the longer I thought about what Meredith said, "Mere, you got back together with Issac?"

Meredith smiled as Jenn and Kelsey were walking over towards me, my mom trailing behind carrying a basket.

"Yeah, like the day after you left…" Meredith trailed off as Jenn hugged me, followed by a very ecstatic Kelsey.

"Alright, who's Sparkles? Can we meet him now?" Kelsey was about to start jumping up and down in a few minutes… Well, someone is a little excited.

"Yeah Maxi? Where's the boy? Are you hiding him from us? Gosh, I'm hurt!" Jenn laughed as she slapped her hand onto her forhead in the most dramatic look she could muster while still trying to keep her laughs to herself…

She wasn't doing too well…

A few chuckles came from behind me as I started laughing at my crazy friends.

"How are we friends?" I questioned through my own chuckles.

"We're the least sluttish girls at school. Er, derrr!" Alex reminded as rolled her eyes in mock annoyance.

"Right, well that's pathetic."

By now my mom was standing off to the side, a smile plastered onto her face.

"MOM!" I watched as she gently placed the basket onto the floor so I could tackle her into one of my amazing Max hugs!

As soon as I could I wrapped my arms around her neck and squeezed as hard as I could.

Hugging me back, my mom laughed, letting the wind carry her voice.

I gently let go and bent down to pick up the basket she had been holding, that smelled a lot like… her famous chocolate chip cookies.

"Mom, you didn't-" I let the world fade away as a smile lit up my moms face, knowing that I knew exactly what was in the basket.

"Oh, but I did."

I ripped the cover off the basket as soon as I could, the aroma of cookies filling my nose.

Taking a bite, I realized just how much I missed my mom's fresh baked cookies.

"Thank you!" I smiled as I turned around, walked over to where I had been sitting before, and plopped down inbetween Iggy and Fang, who were both eyeing my basket of cookies that currently sat on my lap.

"Who're they?" Jenn asked as she smiled flirtatiously at the guys.

Yeah, Jenn is the flirt of the group. Believe me.

"Fang," I said waving my hand to my left, where Fang was sitting, "Sparkles," I waved my hand to the right where Iggy was sitting.

Meredith and Kelsey got looks of excitement while Jenn and Alex smiled deciously at me.

"It's good to see you again Iggy, you've grown," my mom said as she walked over to give him a hug that he gratefully stood up for.

"Good to see you too Dr. M."

"Oh, Iggy, Fang, these are my friends Meredith, Jenn, Alex, and Kelsey." I introduced everyone while I bit into yet another cookie. "Oh, mom this is Fang."

"I've heard good things about you Mrs. Ride," Fang stated in a polite tone as he shook my moms hand.

Whoa, Fang… polite? Shocker, right? Right.

"Oh, actually it's Dr. Martinez but you can call me Dr. M or Val if you like." My mom looked over Fang carefully, most likely making sure he was 'good enough' to hang out with me, or so she says.

"Cookies?" I asked, and yes I know its such a shocker that I willingly gave up some of my mom's homemade chocolate chip cookies but I figured that I needed to be nice.

Everyone took one and we all agree… Best. Cookies. Ever.

"So Iggy, you and Max were like best friends before she moved to Destin?" Meredith asked as she smiled at Iggy.

I'm going to show my mom around while ya'll interrogate Iggy and Fang," I smirked, standing up and pull my mom away from the small group.

"Yeah whatever," Alex winked and I knew that Fang and Iggy could possibly be scarred for life after this. Ha.

I then proceeded to take my mom on a tour of Maggie K. Walker.

Jenn POV

As Max and my second mom walked away, I smiled and turned to face a very attractive Fang and a very attractive Sparkles, or Iggy as he likes to be called.

Fang and Sparkles, well Iggy, watched as Max began showing her mom around.

The one thing I noticed though? The way they looked at Max as she walked away.

Fang, the freaking gorgeous mute, watched with a look I cant and don't quite understand and Iggy, well the look was actually quite the same but I did notice a slight touch of guilt. Can someone say 'what?'

"Why so guilty looking Sparkles?" I asked, breaking the guys stares.

"What?" Iggy asked, knowing he was caught.

"When Max was walking away you looked seriously guilty," Alex chirped in from her spot on the ground next to me.

"Uh, n-no reason," Iggy stuttered.

"He totally has a crush on Max," Meredith stated with a slight pout.

Kelsey, who was taking another cookie from Max's basket, mumbled something that sounded slightly like "What's so special about Max?"

Alex leaned in, laughing, and said "Someone's jealous."

"Uh, I uh, have no idea what you're talking about…" Iggy stated as his cheeks tinted a slight pink.

"LIAR!" I yelled as I popped up from where I was sitting. All the while Fang stayed completely silent, with a grim look plastered onto his face, "Oh my god! Fang likes Max too!" I gasped, a smile illuminating my face.

"He totally does. Its so cute!" Meredith squealed as she stood up next to me.

"Uhm…" Fang said as he shook his head, his black hair moving in the wind.

"Dude! Why didn't you tell me?" Iggy questioned.

"Why didn't you tell me?" Fang fired back almost instantly, a blush hinting both of the guys cheeks.

"MAX!" I screamed, turning on my heels, beginning to run towards where Max had taken off too.

"NO!" Fang and Iggy screamed, sprinting after me.


First, should Max find out that Fang and Iggy like her now or… wait until a little later in the story? I have it written either way…

Please vote on that for me. Thanks(:

But, I GOT ANGEL!

And I realize this was soooo short. But I felt sooooo bad. I mean, I haven't given anyone a proper chapter in weeks… or so that's how it feels.

Happy [Belated] Valentines day!

I'm currently scared to read Angel because… I just, don't want to because I have NO idea what could happen….

I'll let you guys know my thoughts when I finish it… :D

Kay, I'll update as soon as I can but no promises, I have huge projects and exams that are being shoved down my throat at the moment…

Kay, Later my loyal readers that haven't abonded me yet!

*Signing off.

-VivaLaKatee.