Hi, so, sorry for the long hiatus. And sorry for giving you that terrible excuse. The truth is I got a bad review on a story I'm co-authoring, and I got kind of dejected for a while. So, here's this chapter. By the way, I know that I haven't mentioned the father before, all this chapter is about is his coming back from a business trip, and his birthday party, with a touch of FAX (cue fangirl squealing). Anyway, so here's the next chapter. P.S., I write on my kindle fire so that's why if my chapters are short and don't always have great grammar.

So I really have to do this every time. I don't own Maximum Ride.

Max POV

After Iggy walks out of my room, I start to reach for my songbook when I notice headlights pulling up outside the house. When the car door opens, I see who was inside of it and fly down the stairs, yank the door open, and run over to my dad, who catches me and spins me around.

"Dad," I breath, "you're here."

"Well, of course I am, Maxie. Did you really think I'd ditch my own birthday party?" He jokes. "Look at how much you've grown. Your like a weed."

"Oh, come inside. It's freezing out here." I say suddenly, pulling my jacket around me tighter.

My dad follows behind me, chuckling to himself. "Still the same old Max."

When we get inside the house, my mum is just drying her hands when she sees dad, rushes over, and hugs him tight.

"Fabian, I've missed you," she whispers.

"I missed you to, Nina. That's why I requested to not have to take any more business trips."

"Really?" she asks, hope bubbling up in her eyes.

"Really," he says, nodding. My mum squeals and pulls him into a giant hug.

"Goodnight, you two," I say, laughing at my parents.

As I walk up the stairs, I can't resist saying one last thing. "Remember, five kids is enough." They both blush furiously and head to the kitchen for some tea.


When I wake up, I head downstairs and see Iggy working on making breakfast for dad's birthday.

"So you want some help?" I say, seeing him struggling to pick everything up.

"Sure, just carry his tray upstairs for me?"

I shrug, grab my dad tray, and head upstairs to my parent's bedroom. Iggy turns on the light, then we all walk in, singing happy birthday. Dad sits up, and smiles when he sees us.

"Now what did I do to deserve such wonderful children?" He says, smiling.

"Good morning, dad. Now when you guys are done, we have a surprise for you down in the music room," I say, smiling softly.

Iggy and I run downstairs, where we meet Angel and Gazzy. Looking around I nod in approval.

"Dad'll love it," I finally say in approval.

~~~~~~~~time skip to when there parents come downstairs~~~~~~~~

I see my parents coming downstairs, and I tell them to take a seat.

I nod towards the others, and they start playing the music.

(This is Daddy's Girl by One Girl Nation)

Italics - Max Bold - Fang Italics/Bold - Both

You heard me say my first words
Watched me crawl before I walked
People say I have your eyes
But I've always wanted to have your heart

Ooh, one in a million
And I got to be yours

Our souls are forever tied together
Through tears and all the laughter
You love me like no other
You say I'm the center of your whole wide world
I'll always be my daddy's girl

You danced me across the kitchen floor
And we'll dance the day you give me away
You're the first call when I need advice
You always know the right words to say

Ooh, one in a million
And I got to be yours

Our souls are forever tied together
Through tears and all the laughter
You love me like no other
You say I'm the center of your whole wide world
I'll always be my daddy's girl

The love that you gave me came from another
Passed down to me from a Heavenly Father
Who chose me as His daughter

Our souls are forever tied together
Through tears and all the laughter
You love me like no other
You say I'm the center of your whole wide world
I'll always be yours
Our souls are forever tied together
Through tears and all the laughter
You love me like no other
You say I'm the center of your whole wide world
I'll always be my daddy's girl
I'll always be my daddy's girl

When I finish, I look up to see my parents clapping. My dad comes up to me and hugs me, kissing the top of my head. "Maxie, that was amazing. You guys should be famous."

"Thanks, dad," I say, before saying goodbye and leaving my parents to have some alone time, heading off to meet with the band while Maya was at the mall.


"Hey guys," I say as we walk in.

"Hey, Max," Nudge greets, a scary glint in her eyes, "So, I thought that to get to know each other better, we should play truth or dare, and there is no way out."

We all reluctantly sit down in bean bag chairs, turning to Nudge.

She giggles and turns to Gazzy. "Truth or Dare?"

Gazzy levels his gaze at her and replies, "Dare, I'm not a wimp."

"I dare you to pick someone in this room to be locked in a room together for the rest of the game," she says, wanting to see how her new friends would behave trying to get out of this game. What Gazzy did took her for surprise though. He grabs her hand, drags her into the kitchen, locks the door, and pulls her lips to his. (That part was Nudge POV)

Everyone looks around and points at Angel, who looks at Zoë, smiling. "Truth or Dare?"

"Dare."

"I dare you to sit on Iggy's lap for the rest of the game."

Zoë gasps, but did what was requested before turning to her twin brother. "Fang-"

"Dare," he responded, not even giving her a chance to finish.

"I dare you to be locked in the closet until further notice with Max."

He nods silently, gracefully stands up, and offers his hand to me. I gladly take it, and use it to pull myself up. We end up a little close, sparks going throughout my whole body, originating where our hands were touching. We walk over to the closet, but right before we close the door, Zoë whispes something in Fang's ear that makes him blush slightly. We walk into the closet, lock the door behind us, and turn towards each other. I open my mouth to ask what we're supposed to do, and-

Oh, I'm evil. Review of you want the next post soon, but remember, school is about to start back up for me so I probably won't get to update very often. Fly On