Here it is the full chapter 9 and 10. I got to stop saying that things will be up to tomorrow when I have no internet....Okay next update when I have internet. I'll keep writing as much as possible though because things will get exciting.

Chapter 9

Max POV

I came home an empty house. I didn't know where Total was and Jeb had been gone for days now. By the phone there was a number, in case I wanted to speak to him, but we both knew I wouldn't use it.

I didn't forgive Jeb for betraying us. I will never forgive him for it, but at the same time, deep down I still felt connected to him. How can you erase so much kindness from those two years he was my father? It was an awkward relationship. One we didn't want to try and fix for fear it would end up in tears.

After Ari's death, he did everything he could to help the flock. Even when we didn't want his help he'd still do his best. Once he said, he didn't want to lose the rest of his children. I said we weren't his children anymore. I regretted saying that the moment I said it.

After the flock died, he was determined to help me and give me a better life. Once again, no matter how much I hated it, I was in debt to him again because he also helped through the dark period I went through.

There was a message on the answering machine. Jeb's voice filled the empty hall.

"I thought I'd remind you that a friend of mine is coming round this evening to meet you. His name is Billy and has a son a little younger than you .Please be nice. They're old friends and helped us get the place here. They don't know about the school or the flock. They just know the cover story. See you in a week honey."

Great, more visitors. Well, maybe they wouldn't try to kill me. That would be such a plus.

They came at about seven, I heard their car come up the drive and went to the door to greet them.

I walked the car to see a copper skinned boy with long dark hair climb out of the driver's seat and without a glance quickly ran over to the other side where I presumed his father was sitting. He went to the backseat first and took out a wheel chair.

"Do you want some help?" I called, standing there awkward.

"No thanks, I got it," the boy said, helping his Father into the chair.

"You must be Max, My name is Billy Black and this is my son Jacob. We're friends of Jeb." The boy's father said.

He had a kind old face, with wise and looked a lot like his son.

"Yeah, Jeb said you'd be coming. Come on in, I ordered pizza."

"I also brought some of my neighbour's fish fry. Jeb said you weren't the best cook and was worried you'd only be eating take out and frozen meals while he was away."

"I'm not that bad!" I retorted leading them into the house.

Conversation flowed easily with them. It was relaxing to talk to someone who was normal for a change. Jacob was eager about whatever we talked about.

"I saw a motorcycle outside, is it yours?"

"Yeah, I fixed it up a while ago."

"Seriously? It looked like a BMW but then I realised that the lights were from a Harley and Most of the back was from a Ducati.

"It's my Frankenstein bike. I got most of the pieces from a junk yard and just started welding..."

"I'm fixing up a rabbit myself. I'm almost done."

"Cool. I've done a couple of cars but I find it's a little too much work." Especially at three o'clock in the morning and trying to fix a car so it'll fit six bird kids in it...

"Wow... I've never met..." he trailed off a little.

"...A girl who could fix cars?" I finished for him.

"Yeah."

"I'm not a normal girl," I said.

"How'd you learn about it? Is your dad-" He stopped suddenly realising what he was saying. He looked down at the table awkwardly ashamed of bringing it up. His father glared at him.

I decided to continue on like it didn't bother me, though while I did I thought of Nudge who was the most knowledgeable with cars out of all of us.

"Nah, my dad wasn't really into it, though my sister was. She read all the car magazines and manuals she could find. She was a prodigy.

"Really?" said Jacob, grateful I hadn't taken offence or burst into tears.

"Yeah."

We went on from there without another hitch. Eventually they had to go home, I was actually sad to lose their company.

"Jacob, why don't you get a picture of your sister? I saw one in the car somewhere and I want to leave it for Jeb.

"Okay, hang on," he said, grinning at me.

When he went out the front door, Billy turned to me.

"I know you've had a hard time and I can't begin to imagine what you've been through but when Jeb isn't around, remember that we are here and you can come down to La Push anytime, day or night if you need help or want to talk."

"Thanks Billy." I couldn't doubt the sincerity in his eyes. He really did care, he must be closer to Jeb than I thought.

"How do you know Jeb?" I asked, curiosity getting the better of me.

"Jeb lived here for a while when we were growing up. We were friends from the start. I taught him to fish and he stopped me failing maths and science. He was a genius. I always knew he would get some important job. Though I never would have thought it would be with the FBI. I thought he would be a rocket scientist," he said proudly.

If only you knew what he was doing before the FBI. I wondered if he'd still be proud.

"I got it!" Jacob called, holding a picture of girl with the same long dark hair and copper skin. "Here's Rachel, she's in DC at the moment," he showed me it.

I put on the table by the phone. "Jeb will be happy to see it." I said.

"When I get my licence I can drive up and visit more often. I'd like to get a closer look at they bike next time if you don't mind."

"Sure, you're welcome here. I enjoy the company." I actually meant it.

"Have you made any friends yet?"

"Um, a few, I'm getting to know the Cullen family a little. Two of them are in my year.

Billy stiffened and Jacob glanced wearily at his father.

"You shouldn't hang around with them, they have a bad reputation on the reservation."

"What they do?" I asked instantly curious. Did they kill anyone?

Billy didn't answer.

"Come on Dad, let's get home." Jacob said quickly and turned him around to wheel him out the door.

"Just ignore him. Old local legends about vampires and crap, he actually believes they're vampires!" he whispered to me as went out the door.

I smiled. Don't be too quick to dismiss your dad's theory Jacob.

"See ya!" I waved through the door as they drove away.

Jacobs arm waved through the window.

The house was quiet again, I didn't like it. I decided to go upstairs, put some music on and E-mail Mom. I felt guilty since I hadn't emailed her since we left.

Sitting on my bed, I watched Fangs old battered laptop come to life. After all these years I still couldn't refer to it as my laptop. It was Fangs, and it will always be Fangs. Because of its condition, it took ages to load up, so I started on the extra pizza I ordered and hid up here. I hated not being able to eat normally in front of people.

I fiddled with the old CD walkman Ella had given me and I clicked on to my email as soon as it loaded up. There were three emails from Mom and one from Ella.

I clicked on the earliest and made my way through them.

Hey Max,

Missing you already. How is everything? Jeb showed me picture of the house and it looked adorable and with it being out of the way in the forest you can fly around as much as you want. Things are good here; Pete is converting the attic into a bedroom. So remember that there is always space for you here if you want to come back.

Love you, write back soon,

Mom

I couldn't go back. Even with another bedroom the house was still too crowded for a bird kid that eats too much. Then there was Jeb, who came round so often it was like he was living here. Pete always says I eat too much and will get fat. He still doesn't get how much I need to eat though we explain it to him all the time. He also doesn't like the whole mutant thing, too freaky.

I don't like Pete; he isn't keen on me either. I don't see what Mom and Ella see in him. Though it doesn't help that I threatened that if he dared take a picture or tell anyone about me, I would hunt him down and rip his head off...but that's a minor detail in our awkward relationship.

Jeb doesn't like him much either though to be honest I just think he's jealous.

I scrolled down to the next email.

Hi Honey,

I heard you started school, is everything okay? I hope the clothes I bought fit you; they are all quite large so hopefully they'll be okay. I found some nice stuff that you can where if you're going somewhere nice. Ella picked it out. I'll send it over soon.

Please write back soon,

Mom

I was wary of this package as the last time we went somewhere fancy she suggested a dress... and that's just not happening. I read the last one which was quite short.

Hi Max,

I'm getting worried, you haven't written back. Is everything okay? I heard Jeb had to leave for work so you're alone. Call anytime you get lonely. Please write back, I miss you.

Love,

Mom

Now I felt like crap. I hate getting Mom worried. I read Ella's Email before writing back.

Hey Max,

What's up? How's Total? Things are pretty quiet here, mom has probably told you about most stuff. The attic, the clothes etc. BTW, don't worry I didn't pick out a dress for you, but I do want pics of you in it! I think you'd look so cool.

Guess what?

I'm going out with this guy called Cian. I think you might have seen him at my birthday party last year...

I miss you. Mom misses you and is worried that you're not responding to her emails. Please visit soon?

Love,

Ella

I sighed. I missed them both so much. I typed out a reply to Mom.

Hey mom,

Sorry I haven't been writing back. I've been really busy and haven't had time to look at my emails. You could have called you know? Do you have the number?

The clothes fit me fine. Nice and baggy and hide my wings perfectly though they get a bit sore from being folded in all the time. Normal school is okay, made a couple of friends and stuff.

The house is cool lots of space. I'm flying around every night.

Love you; call you later in the week,

Max

I read it over. When did things get so awkward between us? When I wrote to mom I felt like I was editing only to leave bare essentials...

I also typed a response to Ella and finished the pizza.

A little while later, Total came knocking on my window.

"Hey, where have you been?"

"Out," He didn't elaborate. I didn't make him but he'd never been gone so long without me knowing where he was...

Edward POV

I was surprised to get a call from him. I was surprised he could use a phone.

I waited in the forest for him wondering what he wanted.

Max's informant, a talking dog...what else she's been keeping from us?

I heard him before I saw him. I could hear his little paws smack on the wet earth as he ran.

"Cullen?"

"Over here."

He came into view, his dark brown fur almost camouflaging him against the trees.

"Thank you for coming. Are you alone?"

"Of course, like you said."

He nodded but kept his distance. "My name is Total, I needed to talk to you about Max. You've taken quite an interest in her."

I looked away. "Yes."

"Max is not like other girls, she has seen things more terrifying thing and gone through more scarring events than you can imagine."

"She isn't scared of us, not even when we try to be terrifying." I defended.

"Exactly, compared to what she's been through, you are nothing."

"I don't understand, what are you trying to tell me? Do you want me to stay away from her?"

"No, I'm just warning you that if you hurt her, and she wants you dead. I'll make sure that is what happens to you. I don't want any more scars on her, mentally or physically."

I said nothing. I didn't want to point out that I was already dead, when he threatened his voice was so quiet and sad.

"I should go." Total turned to leave.

"Wait! Why don't you come back the house? Esme is only there at the moment and she'd like to see you."

He turned back. "I don't think that's a good idea."

"No one will hurt you. We won't ask any questions of you. Esme just got really attached."

There was silence while he considered. "She won't try and feed me that dog food crap again, will she?"

"No. I'll make sure she has the finest thing she can find on short notice."

There was a beat of silence and he trotted up to me. "Okay. But warn me if you pick me up. The cold is a shock to the system."

We walked to the house together.

"I know I said no questions but can I just ask one?"

He made what looked like the dog approximation of a grin. "I won't tell you what Max is that is something only she is going to tell you."

Shoot.

P.S. I've gotten numerous messages and a few reviews regarding Jax. I will say this now:

His time shall come.

xxxx