Chapter ten: I need to rethink my life

Max's POV

"Ooof." I slammed down on the sand/ stone. Some dust got in my eyes, but that wasn't the issue.

"Let the plan begin." I rolled over, coughed, and saw the fire sword coming at my face. I gasped and rolled aside leaping to my feet. Then I noticed Fang unconscious in the corner. Angel was crying quietly, Gazzy was being brave, Iggy had no idea what was going on, as usual, but this time he didn't complain.

I swung a punch hitting Argost in the chest. As soon as he recovered I tried to kick in his face. Instead, I felt his nose crack. Ha, ha. He's a loser. He got up and before he came back I did an uppercut to his chin. He yelled. His spider person came in morphing just like an eraser. I hated their guts, and naturally they were easy takedowns. He came around from my back, but before he could grab me, I released my wings with such a force he was sent sprawled backwards.

I love violence, but I should probably rethink my life. Of course, the choice wasn't mine to choose. I got behind Mr. Spider and forced him forward with all my strength. He hit Argost. Tee- He. As far as we all know here, I usually don't get the best luck. Man I can't wait for Friday the 13th. So anyway naturally the Nagas chose the perfect time to tear and pour through the sides of the tent. The only corner not shredded was the one the flock and Saturdays were in. Thank the lord.

I spun and hit the head honcho Naga in the face.

"Ahhhssssss…" she hissed and retaliated with incredible strength.

The Nagas were closing in. I looked frantically around. I swooped up my wings and rose above them. Unfortunately I wasn't the only thing in the air. They had little flying Nagas that came at me as soon as I got airborne.

Flying was positively out of the option. I lowered myself down.

"Finally!" The queen Naga gasped.

"Maximum Ride dies."

She pointed to me and for a second I knew the fate of the world didn't look too bright. Then, speaking of bright, fire balls of blue and green light shot out of nowhere. I would probably need my wings if I made it out so I tucked them in and forgot them for a moment. The Nagas fell, as each one was hit with a more powerful ball of light than before.

A small sort of Airship hovered above the area. At first I thought it was the trio we left at home, but Nooo. I hate my luck.

"Chaos everywhere we turn," said a loud voice over a speaker. At first I thought of Abbey, the voices were similar but thankfully, they were two different people. In the airship, were about four people, one gorilla, and a white tiger? Odd. Random.

"Face it Drew, you need our help. Surrender Zak to us to keep him safe-… Wait… Where is he?" the voice came again.

"He's not here."

"What do you need him for?" I asked curiosity getting the best of me.

"What's it too you?"

"I'm very important to this situation."

"I didn't know you palled around with children, how old is she anyway?"

"I'm fourteen!"

"I wasn't talking to you."

"So." I looked around and then remembered Fang. I burst out of my upright position and scrambled over to him.

I picked up his head, and held it in my lap. I untied Angel, Gazzy, and Iggy's hands and they untied the Saturday's hands. Angel went to Wadi and her father and undid them. I rubbed Fang's head and he stirred opening his eyes. A sigh of relief escaped my lips. HE was okay.

"Max?"

"Yeah?"

"The Nagas want to kill you."

"I know."

I pushed him up gently. He rose to his full height in no time. I looked up at him, and then got up myself.

The people in the blue airship lowered themselves down, and stepped up to Doc and Drew.

I glared at them.

"Who are these guys anyway?" I said in a huff. My voice was a bit muffled and I probably looked a little immature with my arms crossed in such a way.
"Max, these are some of the secret scientists."

"Oh, they're scientists. Like I need anymore of those around."

I did a three sixty twist on one heel, like I was dizzy, and landed where I started.

"Did scientists give you guys w-"

I shot a warning glance at Wadi, who turned away under my stare. The amount of people knowing about my wings was growing everyday. The last thing I needed was a bunch of scientists asking questions.

I turned and walked towards Argost, who lay deeply unconscious underneath the person I came to know as Munya.

I yanked him up, holding his collar by two fingers like I was disgusted touching everything else.

"So, what do we do with…" I looked at Argost.

"…This garbage?"

I dropped him back down.

They I causally walked back to the small meeting, like nothing in my life was important enough for me. Boy, was I bluffing.

"We can take care of him, right daddy?" Wadi asked in a devious tone.

"Yes Drew let us 'take out the trash' as your friend here puts it," he said motioning to me. Oh, yeah. I turned and high-fived Iggy, who was by the way, completely ready for it.

"Wait a minute wasn't there a big jerk around here somewhere?"

"He fled."

"Scaredy cat." I muttered under my breath.

"Where is Kur?"

"I told you you're not getting him. It's a free country."

"Not for mutants and beasts."

I had been jogging in place. This stopped me. I was about to attack, but Fang, Gazzy and Angel held me back.

I jerked forward, and still no luck. Fang had a tight grip, and wasn't letting go. Geese Fang. The scientists ignored my outburst and didn't seem to notice. They just kept conversing in an angry tone. Fang pulled me back and hugged me.

"This should calm you down." He dismissed Angel and Gazzy and rocked me back and forth. I took a minute to relax. His long arms wrapped round me holding each hand so, that his arms were crossed and his right held my left, and his left held my right. My face was burning with anger, but when Fang touched me it all flushed away. I enjoyed this moments of peace.

I let go of his hands though as soon as I was spoken to. I was jerked out of my happy place and back to the real world, Drew's voice shattering my thoughts.

"Max, why don't you and your siblings go to the airship, we'll pick up Zak as soon as they leave." Drew was using the do exactly as I say and don't give anything-away just play along.

"Sure." I brushed past the scientists, and walked in the direction I had come in, shoes sinking in the hot soft sand. I walked on, over a hill, and peered behind me. Fang was behind me, Iggy was behind him, and Gazzy and Angel were on either side of him.

"Let's go."

"Right behind you spaz."

"I'm not a spaz," I said letting it roll right off, like a raindrop on a waterproof surface. I unfolded my wings and took flight. I looked down. Iggy was the next one up. Angel got in the air and so did Gazzy, I hovered in place. Fang's turn. He leaped up catching the wind beneath his wings in the peak of his jump. I looked back, the sun reflecting of our wings. I squinted forward. The sun was beating down, but I saw some blank object coming towards us. It was a silhouette and I instantly took fighting position upon an ever-smiling, ever-talking Nudge.

"Nudge what are you doing?"

"I got bored. I kept beating Zak and Doyle with their video games and then I got bored."

"What did they say?" I asked not quite urgently.

"I just kind of snuck out. They think I'm napping."

"Nudge you should've stayed put," I said in a nearly whiney voice.

"They're fine."

"Why are you leaving?"

"So, I don't give away our wings. In the Saturday's world nothing stays a secret for long, between allies and villains," I stated.

"Besides, I could use a break." I could tell everyone agreed with that comment.

"SO, Do we have to head back?"

"Don't worry, you won't be bored while you're trying to beat me. Speaking of that, who wants to race?"

Long pause… crickets… no reply.

"I thought so," as I said and I sped in that direction.